College and Career Readiness
First Edition, 2019-2020
Vision and Mission
The Newton County School System is proud to announce the creation of a department solely dedicated to supporting students in becoming both college and career ready. Working closely with school-based departments, the College and Career Readiness Specialists aid students as they navigate both college admissions and career exploration. Collaborating with counseling teams, the department assists students in reflecting on their passions while exposing them to key steps they can take as they turn their dreams into actionable plans.
In efforts to support students and to build a common language and understanding, the College & Career Readiness team will publish a monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will include helpful tools and resources that will expose our students to the endless opportunities available to them. We in Newton County not only want to ready our students for graduation day, but it is our core mission to ready them for success beyond high school. Scroll below to explore this month's tips and take-aways and don't hesitate to reach out to a College & Career Readiness Specialist today!
Seniors: Below are several outstanding scholarships for you to explore. Be sure to reach out to your CCR Specialist and Counselor for more information!
The Gates Scholarship
300 seniors earn the Gates Scholarship each school year. This scholarship is open through September. Click here to learn more.
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Coca-Cola will grant $20,000 scholarships to deserving seniors each school year! Click here to learn more.
Questbridge
This scholarship can be used to attend over 40 colleges. Click here to learn more!
Greenhouse Scholars
Are you actively involved in your community? Visit this site to learn how you can earn FREE money for college!
Elks National Foundation
A variety of different scholarships are available through this wonderful organization. Click here to discover more!
College Greenlight
Are you a first generation college student? Visit this site to learn more about scholarships catered just for you!
Scroll below to see what our high schools have shared with us!
This year's annual PROBE Fair was a HUGE success! Over 70 schools were in attendance to provide individual assistance to students. Hey students: be sure to connect with your College and Career Readiness Department and your counseling team to explore next steps!
This past summer, Newton County educators partnered with local industries to examine ways to prepare students for the workforce. Participants met in August to identify ways those very skills can be embedded into lessons with students. Check out the video below to learn more about the Connect Newton Externship- Applications will reopen in the Spring.
Connect Newton 2019 - Bridging Industry with Education
Save the Date for our annual "Ace the Test Workshop"
All secondary students are welcome to attend! Join us as we explore details on the assessments required to enter technical schools, four-year colleges and the military.
Be on the look out for the Infinite Scholars Fair. Seniors can sign up to attend in the counseling office at their base schools.
Great Video for K-12 students! Help Change the World By Doing Something You Love.
How To Change The World (a work in progress) | Kid President
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Tasia Ellis
College and Career Readiness Specialist- Alcovy & NCCA
Alicia Walker
College and Career Readiness Specialist- Eastside & NCCA
Stephen Woodall
College and Career Readiness Specialist- Newton & NCCA