ACHS Weekly Info. for 1/13/15
No School on Monday January 19th for MLK day.
Parent Connection night is Tuesday January 20th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Please call Judy Craft in the guidance office to schedule an appointment with your child's teacher(s).
FAFSA Workshop with KHEAA's Toni Wiley from 12 pm to 6 pm on January 22nd. Contact ACHS college coach Keisha Alexander to schedule a 30 minute appointment.
All parents who have seniors interested in attending college after school can now apply for the Free application for federal student aid using the address:The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for federal, state and college-based financial aid. You should file a FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1, 2015. Awards are income-based, so applying early does not guarantee you will get an award. If you or your parents have not completed your 2014 tax return, you can file your FAFSA using estimated tax information but you must correct that information after you file your return
Toni Wiley or are KHEEA representative will be at ACHS on Thursday, Jan 22 and you may call and schedule a 30 minute appointment to get additional assistance between the hours of 12-6 pm. call Mrs Alexander to schedule your appointment.
We also ask that you donate any of your used or new shoes of all sizes to our Shoes for HOPE fund raiser ACHS Students participating in the Kentucky Colleges Coach Program will earn 10 cents per pound of shoes collected.
Some of the shoes collected will be given to people without shoes and others will be re-purposed or used in micro-enterprises around the world. In some cases, shoes will be used to make other products. Your participation in the Shoes for H.O.P.E. program can make a POSITIVE IMPACT in the lives of others. Every shoe will make a difference! Students can sign up to bringing in a bag of 25 pairs of shoes (collected from friends family neighborhood etc) will be entered into a drawing for one of 3 $10 i-tune gift cards once they bring in a bag of 25 pairs of shoes. See or email Ms. Alexander for more details. [email protected]
Any senior who is interested in going to the University of Dayton next fall please see Ms. Miracle for a scholarship opportunity.
Scholarship links:
http://www.buickachievers.com/?utm_source=Buick+Achievers+2015+Program+Notification&utm_campaign=ff9fa2dc88-2015_Buick_Achievers_Notification_email1_5_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f85f29f6c0-ff9fa2dc88-334884921
http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm
https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report provides $670,000 in annual scholarships to young people throughout the nation. |
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/04/12/consider-these-scholarships-for-film-students
HOLIDAY Scholarships We have millions of scholarships on our website and we post a new scholarship offering every day on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Please make sure your students and counselors are aware of TuitionFundingSources.com. It is by far the best source of scholarship information. They can also find us by searching for TFS scholarships on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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Good day to you! Please share this with students applying to WKU. Western Kentucky University's ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships is accepting applications for its fall 2015 class. The Bonner Leader program at WKU is a program designed to assist students, who have experience serving in communities, with the cost of their college education. WKU Bonner students dedicate ten hours a week (300 hours per academic year) of community service and training and enrichment, and they receive Federal Work Study from WKU. Bonner students are also eligible for an additional AmeriCorps Education Award to pay back school loans or save for future education costs. The Bonner Leader program is targeted at students who are in financial need based on Federal Work Study Requirements. Students who are not eligible for financial aid may have the option of serving as a Bonner Volunteer. The application deadline is April 15, 2015. Please visit the Bonner Leader program page to learn more about the program and apply at http://www.wku.edu/alive/bonner/. Communications & Marketing Coordinator Bonner Leader Program Manager University Experience Adjunct Faculty WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Attention Juniors: Murray State University 2015 Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA).
Next June the CHA will bring together rising high school seniors from Kentucky and Murray State University’s service region for three weeks. We would love for your students to join our interdisciplinary living-learning community on the Murray State campus. Students selected for the Academy should have a 3.5 GPA (on a four point scale) and an ACT score of 25 (or the equivalent PLAN/PSAT/SAT score). Students receive: • 6 HOURS OF UNIVERSITY CREDIT • an additional 6 hours of free classes during their senior year of high school. • a $2000 per year housing scholarship at Murray State The only cost is a one-time $195 tuition-processing fee (waived if the student receives free or reduced student lunch or an ACT fee waiver). The dates of the program are June 6-27, 2015. The deadline for student applications is March 1. Additional information plus student applications are available on-line at: http://www.murraystate.edu/cha Please forward this announcement to any students you feel may benefit from this program. If you have questions, please call Lori Rogers, CHA Administrative Assistant, at 270-809-3166 or e-mail her at <[email protected]> Randall Black
Hello Educators! Do you know a graduating senior who is interested in Engineering? Math? CAD? Building structures or roadways? If so, we have an exceptional scholarship opportunity available! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers two scholarship programs geared toward civil engineering. These scholarships provide money for college, paid summer employment while in school, and full-time employment after college graduation. This opportunity can’t be beat!! Applications are now being accepted and the deadline is March 1. Below you will find a brief description. More details and the applications can be found on our website at http://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx. Please contact me if you have any questions. The Civil Engineering Scholarship Program is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Western KY University, University of Louisville, or University of Kentucky. Students can also take classes at other Kentucky state colleges/universities, with approved programs, before transferring to WKU, UofL, or UK. Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college. College Freshmen and Sophomores currently receive $5750 a semester to apply towards tuition, books, etc. Juniors and Seniors receive $6150 a semester. Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend. This scholarship can be worth over $47,000! The Civil Engineering Technology Program is for students interested in pursuing an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community & Technical College in Lexington. (We are currently working on developments to expand this program to western Kentucky.) Candidates must meet the entrance qualifications for the college and maintain a GPA of 2.5. Students receive $2750 a semester, and are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend. Deadline to apply for both programs is March 1.
Please forward to your high school's seniors. File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2015! Get free help at College Goal Kentucky.
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in January and February. College Goal Kentucky provides free help in filling out the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA is used to apply for federal and
state college financial aid programs.
|  Attendees can enter for a chance to win a $500 scholarship!
Four scholarships will be awarded in spring 2015.
| WHY: | The earlier you submit your FAFSA, the better your chances of being eligible for thousands of dollars in student aid. Students who file by mid-January have the best chance of receiving these funds. | WHEN: | FAFSA Completion sessions will be held on multiple dates in January and February. | WHAT
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BRING: | Your parent or guardian and their completed 2014 federal tax forms. If tax forms have not been completed, then bring their 2013 federal tax forms and their last paycheck stub from 2014. | WHERE: | Sessions will be held at more than 30 sites across the state. | | | Date | Location | Time | Event Type | | 12/20/14 | Louisville Free Public Library (Main Branch) | 1-2 p.m. | FASFA Prep Presentation | | 1/3/15 | Sullivan University, Lexington (Main Building) | 9-11 a.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/3/15 | University of Pikeville | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/4/15 | Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro (Barnard Jones Administration Building) | 2-5 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/5/15 | University of Pikeville | 6-8 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/6/15 | Laurel County Public Library, London (Kentucky Room) | 5-7 p.m. | FAFSA Presentation and Completion | | 1/6/15 | Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights (Student Union) | 5-8 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/6/15 | Renaissance Learning Center, Martin | 3-6 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/6/15 | Seneca High School, Louisville (Library) | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/7/15 | Shelby County High School, Shelbyville, (Computer Lab) | 5-7 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/8/15 | Cumberland County High School, Burkesville | 5-7 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/8/15 | Morehead State University (Bert Combs Building, Room 312) | 3-7 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/8/15 | South Oldham High School, Crestwood (Media Center) | 6-8 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/9/15 | Cumberland County High School, Burkesville | 8 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/10/15 | Campbell County High School, Alexandria (sponsored by Gateway Community and Technical College) | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/10/15 | Owensboro Community and Technical College (Main Campus, Financial Aid Office) | 9 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/10/15 | Southwest Regional Library, Louisville | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/10/15 | Thomas More College, Crestview Hills (Main Administration Building) | 10 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/10/15 | University Center of the Mountains, Hazard | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/10/15 | Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green (Mass Media and Technology Hall, Room 166) | 10 a.m. | FAFSA Presentation and Completion | | 1/11/15 | Iroquois Branch Library, Louisville | 1-3 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/11/15 | Menifee County High School, Frenchburg (Media Center) | 2-5 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/12/15 | Murray State University (Waterfield Library) | 3-5 p.m. | FAFSA Presentation and Completion | | 1/13/15 | Martha Layne Collins High School, Shelbyville | 5-7 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/14/15 | Bullitt Central High School, Shepherdsville (Library) | 6-7:30 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/15/15 | Fern Creek High School, Louisville (Library) | 6-8 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/15/15 | Pleasure Ridge Park High School, Louisville (Computer Lab) | 6-7:30 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/17/15 | Thomas More College, Crestview Hills (Main Administration Building) | 10 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/17/15 | Spencer County Public Library, Taylorsville | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/20/15 | Eastern Kentucky University, Danville Campus (Danville Manor Shopping Center) | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/22/15 | Taylor County Public Library, Campbellsville (Community Room) | noon -5 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/24/15 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (Regional Postsecondary Center, Room 212) | 1-4 p.m. | FAFSA Presentation and Completion | | 1/24/15 | Kentucky State University, Frankfort (Exum Gymnasium, Room 211) | 10 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/24/15 | Shawnee Public Library, Louisville | noon -3 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/24/15 | Sullivan University, Louisville (Main Building) | 10 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/24/15 | Thomas More College, Crestview Hills (Main Administration Building) | 10 a.m.-noon | FAFSA Completion | | 1/26/15 | Madisonville Community College (John H. Gray Building) | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/27/15 | Garrard County Public Library, Lancaster | 3-5 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/27/15 | Madisonville Community College (John H. Gray Building) | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/28/15 | Madisonville Community College (John H. Gray Building) | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 1/29/15 | Madisonville Community College (John H. Gray Building) | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 2/3/15 | Somerset Community College - Main Campus (Strunk Learning Commons) | 5-7 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 2/3/15 | Somerset Community College - Laurel Campus, London (Room 210) | 5-7 p.m. | FAFSA Completion | | 3/14/15 | Thomas More College, Crestview Hills (Main Administration Building) | 10 a.m.-noon | FASFA Follow-up | | 3/23/15 | University of Pikeville | 6-8 p.m. | FASFA Follow-up | | 4/30/15 | University of Pikeville | 6-8 p.m. | FASFA Follow-up | | 5/3/15 | Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro (Barnard Jones Administration Building) | 2-5 p.m. | FASFA Follow-up |
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University of Kentucky Admissions update the University of Kentucky, I have included some bullet points below of important things to know about UK. If you have any questions at all, please let me know! • Reminder: All scholarship eligible students must have application all materials sent to us by December 1 (Early Action Track) Application Information: http://www.uky.edu/Admission/freshmen Scholarship Information: http://www.uky.edu/financialaid/scholarship-incoming-freshmen • If students have questions regarding academic scholarships or the academic scholarship application, they should contact the scholarship office directly at 859-257-419 • Events
• We will be hosting three Merit Weekends next spring, March 6-7, March 20-21, and March 27-28. UK is adding an early action track December 1 is the new deadline for competitive scholarships, academic scholarships, competitive diversity scholarships, the Honors Program, and early action admissions An early action track has been added to apply for housing and living learning programs with a deadline of February 15 Enrollment deposit and housing deposit will be due by May 1.
ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WILL BE OFFERED AT ACHS IN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER.
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| September 13, 2014 | August 8, 2014 | August 9–22, 2014 | | October 25, 2014 | September 19, 2014 | September 20–October 3, 2014 | | December 13, 2014 | November 7, 2014 | November 8–21, 2014 | | February 7, 2015* | January 9, 2015 | January 10–16, 2015 | | April 18, 2015 | March 13, 2015 | March 14–27, 2015 | | June 13, 2015 | May 8, 2015 | May 9–22, 2015
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Division of Conservation
Scholarships The Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Auxillary sponsors three $1,000 scholarships each year. The George Crafton Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors, the Natural Resource Scholarship is for college students and the Betty Barrick Non-Traditional Scholarship is for college students who are at least 25 years old. Those applying for the scholarship will need to be qualified young men and women that are interested in agriculture and natural resources fields. The KACD Auxillary has helped to send numerous young people to the school of their choice with the three scholarships to students interested in careers in agriculture. Educating our youth for tomorrow will be beneficial to all those concerned with the wise use and managment of our natural resources.
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Extended School Services:ESS is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 in the Media Center. Tuesday - Social Studies, Wednesday - Science, and Thursday - Math. If students need to use a computer or just need a quiet place to study, they can do so during this time as well. Bearcat 25: Each day from 9:18 to 9:43, students have 25 minutes of flexible time to work on their specific needs. Their needs may be homework completion, reading, make up quizzes/tests, or tutoring. We have teachers staffing tutoring centers in the Media Center and Computer Lab D on a rotating basis for different subject areas. If your student is struggling academically, please encourage them to discuss these options with their teachers, or feel free to email or call the teacher yourself. The Bearcat 25 Tutoring Schedule is attached below. - See more at: http://www.anderson.kyschools.us/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6YYGPA0&dasi=302I#sthash.2s6Vs8RX.dpuf
The following are scholarship opportunities available in the guidance office or at the websites listed:
ACHS Winter Sports Schedule: | Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | boy's basketball | St. Francis | Home | JV,V | | Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | girl's basketball | Mercer Co. | Away | V | | Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | boy's basketball | Woodford | Away | Freshman | | Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | girl's basketball | Mercer Co. | Away | Freshman | | Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | swim | Shelby County | Away | V | | Thursday, January 15, 2015 | girl's basketball | Western Hills | Away | Freshman | | Friday, January 16, 2015 | girl's basketball | Spencer Co. | Away | F,JV,V | | Saturday, January 17, 2015 | boy's basketball | Mercer County | Away | JV,V | | Saturday, January 17, 2015 | wrestling | Sectional Dual@J. Hardin | Away | V | | Saturday, January 17, 2015 | girl's basketball | Ballard | Home | JV,V | | Tuesday, January 20, 2015 | boy's basketball | North Oldham | Home | JV,V | | Wednesday, January 21, 2015 | boy's basketball | Henry County | Home | Freshman | | Wednesday, January 21, 2015 | girl's basketball | Shelby Co. | Home | F,JV, V | | Thursday, January 22, 2015 | boy's basketball | Shelby County | Away | Freshman | | Friday, January 23, 2015 | boy's basketball | Western Hills | Home | JV,V | | Saturday, January 24, 2015 | boy's basketball | Freshman Dist.T. | | Freshman | | Saturday, January 24, 2015 | wrestling | C.C.C. @Franklin | Away | V | | Saturday, January 24, 2015 | swim | Franklin County@K-State | Away | V | | Monday, January 26, 2015 | boy's basketball | E. Jessamine | Home | Freshman | | Monday, January 26, 2015 | girl's basketball | Thomas Nelson | Away | JV,V | | Monday, January 26, 2015 | girl's basketball | Mercy | Away | Freshman | | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 | boy's basketball | Spencer County | Home | JV,V | | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 | boy's basketball | Spencer Co/JV/V | Home | Freshman | | Thursday, January 29, 2015 | girl's basketball | Louisville Western | Home | V | | Friday, January 30, 2015 | boy's basketball | South Oldham | Away | JV,V | | Saturday, January 31, 2015 | boy's basketball | Valley-pending | Away | JV,V | | Saturday, January 31, 2015 | wrestling | Danville | Away | V | | Saturday, January 31, 2015 | swim | Shelby County | Away | V | | Saturday, January 31, 2015 | girl's basketball | Bullitt E. RoundRobin | Away | V
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