ACHS Weekly Info. for 10/10/14
No School on Tuesday November 4th.
Final Exams for 1st, 3rd, and 5th periods will be on Thursday November 6th.
Final Exams for 2nd, and 4th will be on Friday November 7th.
2nd trimester starts on Monday November 10th.
ACT Review Boot Camp:
Here is the revised schedule for the rest of the way. OCT 7 & 9 3:30-5:00 OCT 15 2:00-5:00 OCT 16 9:00-12:00 OCT 21 5:30-7:00
OCT 24 3:30-5:00 OCT 25 ACT TEST
Registration is limited to the first 40 students who sign up with Clay Birdwhistell in the guidance office.
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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Juniors and Sophomores: The PSAT test will be given at ACHS on Saturday October 18th (it's the last Saturday of our Fall Break). Register using the link provided on the counselor's webpage. http://www.totalregistration.net/PSAT/181350 Only the first 50 students to register will be able to take the test.
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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.
State Dept. offers scholarships for high school students to study abroad The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to study one of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. The application deadline for summer 2015 and academic year 2015-16 programs is October 30. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers merit-based scholarships to spend an academic year in countries that may include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Oman, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, and Turkey. This program increases understanding between people in the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Students live with host families, attend local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone project. Applications for academic year 2015-16 programs are due January 7, 2015. Visit www.yes-abroad.org for more information. The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships to spend an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/. For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov or watch this video about U.S. high school student exchanges. To receive printed brochures and/or posters about our study abroad opportunities, send an e-mail with your request to [email protected]. For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of State-sponsored exchange student. Learn more at http://hosting.state.gov. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contest Topic & Guidelines:
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Toyota presents the fourth annual Young Women LEAD Conference in partnership with SOAR and Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Human Services. This conference will be held Tuesday, October 28, with the doors opening at 8:00 AM and the conference ending at 1:30 PM. High school young women are invited to join us for this one-day FREE leadership conference designed to inspire these young women to believe in their qualities and strengths, and to challenge them to believe in a higher level of personal growth and development. The conference will feature keynote speaker, Emily Cook, 3X Olympian and 6X National Champion in aerial skiing. In addition to the keynote, RoadTrip Nation will deliver a mini-keynote empowering the students to define their own road in life instead of traveling down someone else's. Registration is limited to the first 1,000 students. Registration will open onTuesday, September 16, and close on Tuesday, October 14, if capacity has not reached. For more information visit:
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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
To all senior parents: We have a scholarship opportunity available for both a male and a female student who will be a first-generation college student. Interested parents or students need to contact Mrs. Wells.
Wendy’s is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement. There is still time to refer a student for the 2014 Wendy’s High School Heisman award. The class of 2015 graduating seniors can apply atwww.wendyshighschoolheisman.com through October 10, 2014.
To be eligible, a student must have maintained at least a ‘B’ grade point average, participated in one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations, and demonstrated active involvement in his or her community.
National Winners receive:- Recognition during ESPN’s national telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation in New York City
- A Wendy’s High School Heisman trophy and Heisman Patch
- $10,000 for their high school
- $500 Wendy’s gift card
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 nominate a student to apply today.
You may also ‘like’ Wendy’s High School Heisman on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/wendyshighschoolheisman for program updates and to connect with alumni! |
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Heisman Trophy Award Program StagesSchool Winner
One senior male and one senior female from every school will be selected as a School Winner. 1,020 State Finalists
From the School Winners, 20 finalists—10 senior males and 10 senior females—from every state and the District of Columbia will advance to State Finalists. 102 State Winners
From the State Finalists, one senior male and one senior female from each state and the District of Columbia will be selected as State Winners. 12 National Finalists
The judging panel will select 12 National Finalists from the 102 State Winners. The National Finalists include 1 senior male and 1 senior female from each of the six geographic Heisman regions. 2 National Award Winners
The judging panel will select 1 senior male and 1 senior female from the 12 National Finalists as National Wendy’s High School Heisman Winners. View the full program stages and awards here.
Congressman Barr’s United States Service Academy Nominations Application Available A completed application packet will include the following: _ Application Form_ Three Letters of Recommendation_ Résumé of Extracurricular Activities _ Personal Essay_ High School Transcript_ Current headshot_ ACT or SAT Scores Applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2014, to be considered. Interviews will be held November 15, 2014, at Congressman Barr’s District Office. Have a question? Please contact Aaron Thompson at Congressman Barr’s District Office
************************************************************************************************************ University of Kentucky Admissions update 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.
The following are scholarship opportunities available in the guidance office or at the websites listed:
ACHS Sports Schedule: | Friday, October 10, 2014 | boy's golf | State Tournament | Away | | | Friday, October 10, 2014 | football | West Jessamine | Away | Varsity | | Saturday, October 11, 2014 | boy's golf | State Tournament | Away | | | Saturday, October 11, 2014 | girl's soccer | JV Tourney @ Collins | Away | | | Saturday, October 11, 2014 | cross country | Martha Lane Collins | Away | | | Monday, October 13, 2014 | football | playoffs | TBA | JV | | Monday, October 13, 2014 | volleyball | Boyle County | Away | F/JV/V | | Monday, October 13, 2014 | girl's soccer | District T. @ Shelby | Away | | | Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | girl's soccer | District T. @ Shelby | Away | | | Thursday, October 16, 2014 | football | Western Hills | Away | Freshman | | Friday, October 17, 2014 | football | Franklin Co. | Away | Varsity | | Friday, October 17, 2014 | volleyball | George Rogers Clark | Home | F/JV/V | | Saturday, October 18, 2014 | cross country | Woodford County | Away | | | Monday, October 20, 2014 | football | playoffs | TBA | JV | | Tuesday, October 21, 2014 | cross country | Mercer | Away | | | Thursday, October 23, 2014 | football | playoffs | TBA | Freshman | | Friday, October 24, 2014 | football | East Jessamine | Home | Varsity | | Saturday, October 25, 2014 | cross country | KTCCA Lex | Away | | | Monday, October 27, 2014 | football | playoffs | TBA | JV | | Thursday, October 30, 2014 | football | playoffs | TBA | Freshman | | Friday, October 31, 2014 | football | Collins | Home | Varsity | | 10-19 thru 10-25, 2014 | volleyball | Districts | Away | | | Saturday, November 01, 2014 | cross country | Regions-TBA | Away |
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