ACHS Weekly Info for Jan. 5, 2016
The next ACT Test will be given on February 6, 2016. Deadline for registration is January 8. ACT test fees are $39.50 (no writing) or $56.50 (writing). Your student can register by going to www.actstudent.org. Students can chose their testing site when registering. ACHS is not administrating the February test. | Receive Alerts and Tips for Success. Sign up to receive the latest news about The ACT, including registration reminders and other helpful information to prepare ... |
KET’s “College Financial Aid Call-In 2016”provides advice, information from higher education experts | |
College should be a time of growth and discovery, but for many it can also be a source of stress as students and parents try to find a way to pay for it. Fortunately, financial aid assistance is available. KET’s “College Financial Aid Call-In 2016,” a one-hour, live special edition of Education Matters offers help in navigating the all-important college financial aid application process. The program, hosted by Bill Goodman, airs Monday, Jan. 11 at 9/8 pm on KET and will also stream live online at KET.org/live. The program features a panel of financial aid representatives from public and private Kentucky colleges and universities who will provide information on the availability of scholarships, grants and other financial aid and offer tips on applying for student loans. The panel will discuss general financial aid issues and field questions from viewers. Scheduled panelists include: · Michael Birchett, Director of Financial Aid, Bluegrass Community and Technical College · Bob Fultz, Director of Financial Aid, Georgetown College · Becky Gilpatrick, Director of Student Aid Services, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority · Sandy Neel, Executive Director of Financial Aid, University of Louisville Issues discussed by the panel will include common application mistakes, documents necessary to apply for financial aid, types of aid, deadlines, and financial aid packages. Viewers can also submit questions to @EducationKET on Twitter and on KET’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KET prior to the program for possible inclusion on the program. The latest Tweets from EducationKET (@EducationKET). Education division of Kentucky Educational Television (@KET), providing K-12, adult ed, professional development & early childhood resources and services |
Additionally, during a pre-taped segment for the show, co-host Renee Shaw speaks with four members of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence’s Student Voice Team about their navigation of the college search and financial aid application process: · Amanda Wahlstedt, a senior at Knox Central High School · Tsage Douglas and Keith Guy, both seniors from Scott County High School · Lydia Burns, a senior at West Jessamine High School Education Matters “College Financial Aid Call-In 2016”is a KET production, produced and directed by Tom Bickel. KET’s education coverage is part of American Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen, a public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, serving more than one million people each week via television, online and mobile. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization on Twitter @KET and facebook.com/KET and at KET.org. ### |
Coalition Launches Student Competition, Targets Paying for College The Kentucky College & Career Connection (Ky3C) coalition invites middle and high school students to create 30-second Public Service Announcements promoting the idea that there’s more than one way to pay for college. Challenge winners will have their work produced and broadcast on television and radio stations statewide. Entries must be received by February 1, 2016. The competition is part of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Student Technology Leadership (STLP) Program and its Digital Products Online Judging competition. For their projects, students will choose one of five strategies that lower the cost of college: find their career path; fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); get good grades to earn scholarships; get a head start on college classes; and start saving now. There will be winners in each category. Submissions will be evaluated by judges from across the state, many of whom will be students. Finalists will be announced in February and offered the opportunity to work with media professionals to further develop and finalize their product for broadcast. Winners in each category will be recognized in April at the statewide STLP awards ceremony at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Good afternoon! We are now accepting applications for the 2016 Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship Program, our annual initiative that helps local high school students achieve means for higher education. This May, we will award 15 one-time scholarships valued at $1,500 each to select graduating seniors who attend high school in our 34-county home-service area. This includes the students attending your school. Attached, you’ll find scholarship information and applications for your students. The application is also available online at bluegrasscellular.com/about/commitment. Please feel free to copy these documents and pass them along to your students. We will be sending you hard copies of these documents as well. Also, please note that students are required to receive your signature for verification of academic information, and they must also send copies of their official transcripts with the application. GPAs must be reported in an unweighted format (4.0 scale) to be considered. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, April 1, 2016. You will be notified in May if there is a winner from your school so that, if possible, the student can be named in your awards ceremony. We appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with eligible students. If you have any questions, you can contact me at (270) 765-6361, ext. 5016, or [email protected]. Thanks for your help,Sarah Strader | Marketing and PR Administrator | Bluegrass Cellular Inc. | | Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
Email: [email protected] | | Office: 270-765-6361, ext: 5016 | Fax: 270-769-0600 | | Cell: 270-734-2121 |
Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Applications Hello! The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics looks forward to receiving applications from your school and district! Please encourage those interested to complete and submit the application as soon as possible. Keep in mind that the deadline for applying is February 1, 2016. Students will need to submit their finalized application, 5 essay questions, 3 letters of recommendation, high school transcript, and any qualifying ACT scores no later than this date. For more information on submitting applications and supplemental items, check out our websitewww.moreheadstate.edu/craft-academy under Apply to the Academy. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our office. (606) 783-5102 or email me: [email protected] | Morehead State University :: Craft Academy Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics. The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is a dual-credit residential high school for ... |
Thanks! Sunny Sunshine Stamper Office Associate, Craft Academy Thompson Hall Telephone: 606-783-5102 Fax: 606-783-9159 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please find attached the 2016 USDA 1890 Scholars Program; High School Application Please distribute to students that are eligible and can benefit by the use of this scholarship opportunity Supporting the 1890 Land Grant opportunities at Kentucky State University’s Curriculums in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Science , Technology and related fields. The USDA 1890 Scholars program has potential to enroll new, current, and future students into the Kentucky State University’s College of Agriculture, Food Sciences and Sustainable Systems as well as other academic areas of Study. Objective: The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens that are seeking a bachelor’s degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions in any field of study in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines. At Kentucky State University, USDA/1890 National Scholars can study in these disciplines: • Agriculture • Agriculture Production and Technology • Food Sciences/Technology • Forestry and Related Sciences • Farm and Range Management • Home Economics/Nutrition • Natural Resources Management •Agronomy or Crop Science • Soil Conservation/Soil Science• Horticulture • Other related disciplines, (e.g. nonmedical • Animal Sciences biological sciences, pre-veterinary medicine, computer science) Scholarships are awarded annually and must be used at one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions. Each award provides annual tuition, employment, employee benefits, and use of a laptop computer, printer and software while on scholarship, fees, books, room and board for each of the academic years the scholarship is awarded, plus a requirement to work in the Student Educational Employment Program. Each annual scholarship renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and normal progress toward the bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of the scholar’s academic degree program, there is an obligation of 1 year of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each year of Financial Support. To be eligible for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program scholarship a student must: • Be a U.S. citizen • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) • Be interested in attending one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities • Intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines • Demonstrate leadership and community service • Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official’s signature • Submit a signed application (original signature only) If you have any questions or need assistance with the scholars program please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ed L. Thompson, Jr. USDA 1890 Program Liaison Office of Advocacy and Outreach Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Facility 400 East Main St. Rm. 221 Frankfort, KY 40601 Phone (502) 597-6955 Fax (502) 597-5933
| HORIZONS Volume V, December 2015
| Find an Admissions Advisor by Region If you or your students have questions or want more information about the Air Force Academy, please contact your area's admissions advisor, as well as the Admissions Liaison Officer (ALO) who lives in your community for your school. You can find those contacts here. Click here for all the application steps and a link to a smart phone app checklist. |
| The Nomination Process To be eligible to accept an offer of appointment to the Academy, applicants must be nominated by a legally authorized nominating entity. The process of securing a nomination is competitive and lengthy. It is recommended that students begin applying for a nomination at the same time that they are completing their Pre-Candidate Questionnaire. Read more about Nominations to determine the categories for which your students are eligible, then they should contact their appropriate nominating authority to make their request. Students should request a nomination in all categories for which they are eligible, and do so as early as possible. The deadlines of nominating sources vary and could be as soon as early September. Regardless of when they initiate their process, nomination's must be received by the Academy no later than January 31. As a reminder, the application processes and deadlines are separate for the nominations processes and deadlines.
| During a Student's Junior Year Junior year is when the application process to the Academy truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year and starts the application process. Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must submit a completed Pre-Candidate Questionnaire. When a student is ready to begin the application, they can visit the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online. Between March 1 of their junior year and December 31 of their senior year, they must also request nominations from their state’s congressional representative(s) or other designated nominators. NOTE: As with any top university, competition for admission to the Academy is extremely high. In addition to applying to the Academy, their college application strategy should include a backup plan. To pursue an interest in the Air Force, they may also wish to request and submit an application for Air Force ROTC. | Who do Students Talk to? On select dates throughout the year, representatives from the United States Air Force Academy participate in college fairs, visit high schools or speak at community centers across the nation. These events are great opportunities to learn more about what the Academy has to offer. The majority of our events are held in the fall and spring, with fewer events in the summer months. To learn more about the Academy, check for an event that may be convenient to you and your students. The United States Air Force Academy strives to create a highly qualified and truly diverse cadet wing at the Academy each year. We are looking to expand our applicant pool across individual characteristics defined by our diversity definition, that include: - Personal life experiences, including having overcome adversity by personal efforts
- Geographic background, such as region, rural, suburban, urban
- Socioeconomic and educational background, such as academic excellence and/or whether an individual would be a first generation college student
- Cultural knowledge and language abilities, with particular emphasis on cultures and languages of strategic importance to the Air Force
- Work background, including prior enlisted service
- Physical abilities, including athletic prowess
- Age, though applicants must be within statutory parameters for academy attendance
In addition to race, ethnicity, and gender. If you have a student who comes from a diverse background in terms of race, ethnicity, or gender, or if their background includes diverse experiences, knowledge or abilities, if they seek an education that is on par with highly selective colleges and universities, and have a desire to service, please have them consider the United States Air Force Academy and become familiar with our application process and admissions requirements. One of our admissions goals is to ensure that students are aware of the opportunities at your United States Air Force Academy. USAFA Admissions hires newly graduated USAF officers responsible to admissions, outreach and mentoring activities. These admissions advisors are dedicated to spreading the word about their Academy experience, education and the opportunities afforded by the United States Air Force Academy. | Summer Programs
Summer Seminar: Summer Seminar offers a unique opportunity to experience the Air Force Academy first-hand. It is specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year to get a realistic perspective of cadet life. Students will live in the dormitories, eat at the Academy’s dining facility, explore the various academic/military programs and courses that the Academy has to offer, and participate in a variety of different physical fitness activities (to include a practice CFA). The application is open from 1 December 2015 to 15 January 2016, and it is free to apply. There are two sessions: 12-17 June 2016 and 19-24 June 2016. Student may apply here.
STEM Engineering and Construction Camp: This camp is designed to provide high school students with a world-class experience in STEM skills following a "Build the Design" model. This one week program is supervised and led by engineers and located at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The program runs from 7-13 July 2016. Learn more information or apply now.
Summer Sports Camps: We offer Summer Falcon Sports Camps for student 8 to 18 who want to participate in numerous sports and are led by our very own head coaches! Click here for additional information.
| Campus Tours
If you have students who are interested in pursuing an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy and plan to visit the campus, they may wish to participate in an escorted tour and admissions briefing. Offered during the academic year to middle school, high school, and post-high school students, tours can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of the AF Academy environment. Escorted tours are conducted Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during the academic year. Generally starting the first week of September through mid-May, we require reservations 14 days in advance. We also offer Game Day tours. After the tour participants will be allowed to purchase discounted tickets to cheer on our AF Falcons for football, hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball. For more on available dates for both tours, please go here or call 1-800-443-3864.
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When your students seek advice on what to do after high school, we hope you’ll tell them about opportunities in the U.S. Coast Guard. In the Coast Guard, they’ll earn competitive pay and learn skills that make them invaluable to future employers.
Plus, they’ll learn what it means to live with honor, respect, and devotion to duty, while receiving outstanding benefits like: - Money for college
- Hands-on experience in competitive fields
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Job security
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I wanted to make your students aware of a scholarship opportunity. Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its second annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics + A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30, 2016.
We ask interested students to visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here they'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form. | Continue reading » about Nursing schools and programs in the Bremerton / Silverdale area, Washington; 185 reads |
If possible, we'd greatly appreciate that you include a link to our scholarship program on your school's scholarship webpage. Please also feel free to share information about this scholarship via social media.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. If you are not the appropriate person, please let me know whom I should contact instead with this scholarship information.
Sincerely,
Shawn Harrell Outreach Manager Nursing Schools Almanac
Attention Senior Parents: There is limited space in the yearbook for personal ads for your soon to be graduates. Ad prices range from $40 to $130 and are subject to availability. If you are interested in placing a personal ad, please contact Kim Medley. [email protected]
Financial Aid Tip of the Month, December 2015 Pay attention to deadlines for financial aid High school seniors should keep track of deadlines for applying for college financial aid. Here are some tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA): - Check with the financial aid offices of the schools to which you’ve applied to determine if they require any forms other than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA. Unless you are starting college before July 1, you cannot file the FAFSA until after the first of the year. But you should still take a look at the information it requires and make plans to attend a College Goal Kentucky session near you. Your counselor should have information about College Goal Kentucky.
- Look for scholarships using KHEAA’s “Affording Higher Education” and a free online scholarship search. You can find a link to a free search site under the “Paying for College” tab on www.kheaa.com.
- Attend any college fairs and financial aid seminars offered at your high school or in your area. If a company charges a fee for helping with applications, remember that you can do that yourself for free. If you decide to pay for help, make sure the company is reputable by checking with the state Attorney General’s office or the Better Business Bureau in your area, as well as the area where the firm is located.
KHEAA is the state agency that administers Kentucky’s student financial aid programs, including the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). Its sister agency, the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC), offers Advantage Loans to help students and parents pay for college. For more information about Advantage Loans, visit www.kheslc.com. To find links to other useful education websites, go to www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926, ext. 6-7214.
My name is Bill Pianovski and I am a Career Track Coordinator in the Kentucky Career Center in Danville. I work under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act helping youth aged 18-24. We are currently trying to build and promote our youth program that focuses on assisting youth with college tuition assistance. We offer Career Track Scholarships covering up to $7,500 per year of the students tuition for 2 years in a high demand field of study. We are trying to get this information out to all graduating or previous students that would qualify. If you could please pass this information on to your students so they may be able to take advantage of this opportunity. Also if you have any school events such as college or career fairs I would be more than happy to attend and have a table set up with information for the students. This is a federally funded program so they are not responsible for any type of repayment. I have attached the program flyer feel free to make copies and hand them out. If you need copies just let me know and I would be more than happy to drop some off for you. If you have any questions or would like more information please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Bill Pianovski Career Track Coordinator/Workforce Specialist Kentucky Career Center Bluegrass Workforce Investment Board 121 East Broadway Danville, KY 40422 859-936-0370 859-239-7541 fax
I wrote back with this question: "Can you give me a list or examples of the high demand fields that would be eligible?"
Mr. Pianovski's response was: "We have 4 high demand sectors that the training has to fall under. Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Information Technology and Transportation Distribution and Logistics. These are the 4 target areas that our board has identified as high demand. So this covers a lot of different training programs." _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Everyone knows how vital it is for teens to understand the consequences of distracted driving. Here's a way to get students to take a positive step to encourage other teens to drive safely: Have them create a digital short to educate their friends about the dangers of driving distracted. Teens can enter The Wireless FoundationTM Drive Smart: No Distractions, No Excuses Challenge for a chance to win prizes, including a $5,000 scholarship. Educators/mentors also win up to $500. Navigate to the program website for contest rules and guidelines as well as educational materials on the dangers of using wireless devices behind the wheel. Encourage teens to use technology and their creativity to make a difference today. DriveSmartNow.com
Attention Seniors!!!
Are you confused at which college you're more interested in? Check out this website!!! It allows you to compare the colleges you're interested in side-by-side!!!
http://www.collegetuitioncompare.com
***New deadline for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Scholarships*** The new application deadline is now FEBRUARY 1 for the KYTC Civil Engineer Scholarship and the Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship. For many years it has been March 1, but for this upcoming year and moving forward it will be FEBRUARY 1.
ACT TEST DATES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WILL BE OFFERED AT ACHS IN DECEMBER. THE FEE TO TAKE THE ACT IS $39.50
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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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Sports: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 | GBB | Lincoln | Home | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | Wednesday, January 06, 2016 | GBB | Nelson | Home | Freshman | 6:00 | Wednesday, January 06, 2016 | swim | Woodford | Away | Varsity | | Thursday, January 07, 2016 | BBB | Woodford | Away | freshman | 7:30 | Friday, January 08, 2016 | BBB | Shelby | Away | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | Saturday, January 09, 2016 | GBB | Bullitt East (A & B) | Home | freshman | TBA | Saturday, January 09, 2016 | BBB | Gallatin | Home | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | Saturday, January 09, 2016 | wrestling | Bryan Station Invite | Away | Varsity | | Monday, January 11, 2016 | GBB | Scott | Home | freshman | 6:00 | Monday, January 11, 2016 | BBB | Shelby | Away | freshman | 6:30 | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | GBB | Mercer | Home | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | GBB | Marion | Home | freshman | 6:00 | Thursday, January 14, 2016 | GBB | Spencer | Away | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | Thursday, January 14, 2016 | BBB | Franklin | Home | freshman | 6:30 | Saturday, January 16, 2016 | swim | Franklin | Away | Varsity | | Saturday, January 16, 2016 | GBB | Ballard | Away | JV/Varsity | 12:00/1:30 | Saturday, January 16, 2016 | BBB | Mercer | Home | JV/Varsity | 6:00/7:30 | Saturday, January 16, 2016 | wrestling | Sectional Duals N.Hardin | Away | Varsity |
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