ACHS Weekly Info. for 9/24/15
***I wanted to send this out today as a reminder for the 2 deadlines tomorrow.
Attention Juniors! Youth Salute applications are available in the guidance office. If you'd like to apply, pick up an application and turn it back in to the guidance office by 8:00 am on Friday, September 25th!!!Attention students currently applying for colleges!!! EKU is waiving their application fee for anyone who applies by midnight this Friday, September 25th.
ACT Boot Camp @ ACHS October 2015 (Test Date – October 24) Week of October 12-16: Monday, October 12 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Edwards (Math) Room 541 Tuesday, October 13 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Williams (English) Room 118 Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30 – 4:15 PM - Cooper (Science) Room 529 Wednesday, October 14 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Potter (Reading) Room 119 Wednesday, October 14 from 3:30 – 4:15 PM - Edwards (Math) Room 541 Thursday, October 15 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Potter (Reading) Room 119 Thursday, October 15 from 3:30 – 4:15 PM - Cooper (Science) Room 529 Friday, October 16 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Williams (English) Room 118 Week of October 19-23: Monday, October 19 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Potter (Reading) Room 119 Tuesday, October 20 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Williams (English) Room 118 Tuesday, October 20 from 3:30 – 4:15 PM - Cooper (Science) Room 529 Wednesday, October 21 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Potter (Reading) Room 119 Wednesday, October 21 from 3:30 – 4:15 PM - Edwards (Math) Room 541 Thursday, October 22 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Williams (English) Room 118 Thursday, October 22 from 3:30 – 4:15 PM - Cooper (Science) Room 529 Friday, October 23 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM - Edwards (Math) Room 541
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2 day ACT review course offered by Sullivan University, see attachments for more info. ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WILL BE OFFERED AT ACHS IN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER. THE FEE TO TAKE THE ACT IS $39.50
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| September 12, 2015 | August 7, 2015 | August 8–21, 2015 | | October 24, 2015 | September 18, 2015 | September 19–October 2, 2015 | | December 12, 2015 | November 6, 2015 | November 7–20, 2015 | | February 6, 2016* | January 8, 2016 | January 9–15, 2016 | | April 9, 2016 | March 4, 2016 | March 5–18, 2016 | | June 11, 2016** | May 6, 2016 | May 7–20, 2016
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September's edition:
A new edition of "Your KHEAA College Connection" is now posted on kheaa.com. You can get to it by clicking onhttp://www.kheaanews.com/YourKHEAACollegeConnection/. The following articles are found in this newsletter: • 2015 Close the Deal program launched • Loan forgiveness program created for Kentucky dental students • Federal student loans offer deferments • Beshear proclaims College Savings Month • STEAM Academy student wins scholarship • Pruitt likely to be next commissioner of education • Jeff Green Scholars announced for 2015 • USDE will not share school lists with colleges • Junior Year Planner • Senior Year Planner • These tips can help you find scholarships for college • Students encouraged to apply for student council • Magoffin County resident wins KHEAA iPad giveaway • ACT National Test Dates • SAT National Test Dates See attached entry form for the Glow Big Blue.
AES Scholarship Deadline Is Approaching The deadline for the 10th annual AES Scholarship is October 7, 2015. The winner(s) will be announced within 2 weeks of the deadline. Each winner will be personally notified by email. 
| Counselor Newsletter | September 2015 | | | Greetings from the Office of Admissions at UofL! The priority admissions application deadline is February 15, 2016. (Minimum requirements: 2.5 cumulative GPA & 20 ACT) |
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There is No Better Time To Be A Louisville Cardinal! |
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- Verify students that are on free and reduced lunch for fee waiver purposes. Only students approved for free and reduced lunch are eligible for free waiver.
louisville.edu/admissions/verify
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Every year Wendy’s® High School Heisman® recognizes more than 5,000 of the best male and female high school seniors and rewards $120,000 in donations to schools across the country. Wendy’s is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement to receive the Heisman honors. Now through October 2, 2015, class of 2016 graduating seniors can apply at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com.
As a former reviewer, please tell eligible students to apply or refer students using thisonline form.
To be eligible, a student must have:Winners are identified at the local, state and national level. National Finalists spend a once-in-a-lifetime weekend attending the Heisman Trophy presentation in New York City and two national winners will be announced during the presentation broadcast on ESPN.
Students receive the recognition they deserve and their school can be one of 100 high schools who receive up to $5,000 in donations.
The Wendy’s High School Heisman program is truly a stepping stone toward high achievements, and with college admissions growing more selective, a national award of this caliber can help students stand out. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to tell students to apply or nominate someone today.
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Challenge your students to think critically, reseach primary sources, and write for a purpose. |
| The deadline for submissions is January 6, 2016. | This contest is offered with support from |  |
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| Scholarship for Christian Student Athletes!
Accepting Applications: September 1, 2015
Application Deadline: February 1, 2016
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Dear Cynthia Miracle, The SportQuest Playing With Purpose Scholarship Program is a national program that honors and encourages high school student athletes who excel athletically, academically and havecommitted their life to following Christ. Through scholarships, college exposure, community and national recognition, and more, we want to see them succeed and make a difference in this world.
The Playing With Purpose message encourages athletes to serve rather than being served, to lead with humility and engage culture.
Please help us recognize and reward the outstanding young men and women in your school and community.
Applying student athletes must meet ALL of the following criteria:
1. Currently a high school sophomore, junior or senior
2. Maintains a minimum "C" grade average or higher
3. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports
4. A committed follower of Jesus Christ
Please identify the student athletes in your school that meet all the criteria and encourage them to apply atwww.playingwithpurpose.org.
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2. Unique athlete profile that introduces the applicant to
universities for further scholarship opportunities (every applicant)
3. Award Certificate (finalists)
4. Press Release (finalists)
5. Summer Sport ministry opportunities (select applicants)
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Please visit www.playingwithpurpose.org or www.sportquest.org or contact our office for additional information.
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KSBA First Degree College Scholarship ProgramFor the fourth consecutive year, the Kentucky School Boards Association will provide $2,500 college scholarships to one male and to one female member of the Class of 2015.
The scholarship is good to any two-year, four-year college or university, in state or out. This is a one-year, nonrenewable scholarship.
Nominations of one male and/or one female student per public school district, selected by the school board.
Nominees must be:
1) A high school senior intending to go to college;
2) From an immediate family (parents, guardians, siblings) who has not earned a college degree;
3) Have obtained an ACT reading score of at least 20 as a junior or senior.
The one-page application with ACT reading score, age, address and verification that there is no college graduate among immediate family must be signed by 1) the student's high school guidance counselor, 2) the local board of education chairman and 3) the district superintendent.
See Ms. Miracle in the guidance office for more information. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Scholarships available in the guidance office:
Kentucky Ready-Mixed Concrete Association 10/31/2015 KSBA First Degree College Scholarship Program 11/2/2015 |
Sports: | Friday, September 25, 2015 | football | Dunbar | Home | Varsity | 7:30 | | Saturday, September 26, 2015 | g. soccer | Woodford | Home | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | | Saturday, September 26, 2015 | boys golf | Greenwood-Bowling Gre | Away | | | | Saturday, September 26, 2015 | g. golf | West Jessamine Invite | Away | Varsity | 9:00 | | Monday, September 28, 2015 | volleyball | Shelby County | Away | F/JV/V | 5:30/6:30/7:30 | | Monday, September 28, 2015 | boys golf | 4th Region Golf T-WTT | Home | Varsity | | | Monday, September 28, 2015 | football | Scott Co. | Home | JV | 6:00 | | Monday, September 28, 2015 | g. golf | 7th Regional Tourney | Away | | | | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | b.soccer | Franklin | Home | JV/Varsity | 5:30/7:30 | | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | football | Danville | Home | AMS | 6:00 | | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | volleyball | Spencer | Away | JV/V | 5:30/6:30 | | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | football | Danville | Home | AMS | 6:00 | | Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | g. soccer | Franklin | Home | JV/Varsity | 7:00/5:30 | | Thursday, October 01, 2015 | b. soccer | Danville | Away | JV/Varsity | 5:30/7:30 | | Thursday, October 01, 2015 | volleyball | Washington | Home | F/JV/V | 5:30/6:30/7:30 | | Friday, October 02, 2015 | football | Open | | Varsity | | | Saturday, October 03, 2015 | g. soccer | Bardstown | Away | Varsity | 6:00 | | Sunday, October 04, 2015 | g. golf | State Tournament | Away | | | | Monday, October 05, 2015 | g. soccer | Lincoln | Home | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | | Monday, October 05, 2015 | b. golf | Bowling Green Tourney | Away | Varsity | | | Monday, October 05, 2015 | football | Spencer | Home | JV | 6:00 | | Tuesday, October 06, 2015 | b.soccer | Owen? | | | | | Tuesday, October 06, 2015 | b. golf | Bowling Green Tourney | Away | Varsity | | | Tuesday, October 06, 2015 | volleyball | Collins | Away | F/JV/V | 5:30/6:30/7:30 | | Tuesday, October 06, 2015 | football | Bondurant | Away | AMS | 6:00 |
Have a wonderful day! Cynthia Miracle
Counselor students N-Z
Anderson County High School
One Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342
502.839.5118  
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