Scholarship Application Now Online
Students can apply now to get a head start on the process. Only 1 application form is required at Calhoun to be eligible for over 100 scholarships. The average scholarship awarded by Calhoun is $1,500. Valedictorians and Salutatorians graduating from Madison, Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties in Alabama are offered a scholarship equivalent to full tuition and fees for 2 consecutive years. Students with an ACT composite score of 26 or greater that apply by the March 1st deadline are offered a scholarship equivalent to 1 year’s full tuition and fees. To be eligible for a scholarship all students must:
1. Fill out a Calhoun application for admission
2. Provide transcripts with grades through December 2009
3. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov
4. Fill out a Calhoun Scholarship application
5. Write an essay (required with the scholarship application)
6. If applying for a fine arts scholarship, schedule your interview before March 1st by calling 256-306-2701
Selection is made based on information provided in the application and any letters of recommendation received. If you have any questions please contact your recruiter!
TEAMS Scholarship
TEAMS Scholarship Program is available for students majoring in Technology, Math Engineering, Aerospace and Science. Each award can be up to $7,500. To be eligible for the scholarship students must:
1. Be enrolled full-time each term
2. Demonstrate academic potential as evidenced of a 2.75 GPA or higher
3. Have a documented unmet financial need based on the FAFSA results
4. Be a US citizen or lawfully admitted to the US for permanent residence
Apply online at www.calhoun.edu by March 1st. For more information contact David Ansardi at dca@calhoun.edu or 256-306-2651
Dual Enrollment
We are currently registering for the Spring 2010 semester. If you have dual enrollment students make sure that they contact Gwen Baker to set-up their Spring schedule. You can reach Gwen at gzb@calhoun.edu or by phone at 256-306-2665
Campus Tours
Please contact your recruiter if you would like to schedule a tour for your students where we can show them our technology programs or take a tour through our Health building.
Upcoming events
Spring Preview Night
Updated nursing application will be posted in January
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
It is time again for Sci-Quest’s monthly Career Quest program!
It is time again for Sci-Quest’s monthly Career Quest program!
The January program – Tuesday, Jan. 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – will focus on careers in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing. These programs are designed to introduce middle, high school and early college-aged students to the high-growth career fields in the Tennessee Valley by providing them an opportunity to meet career professionals in these focus areas. We also have invited representatives of area colleges and universities to attend each event and talk with the students regarding related courses available through their campus.
We really appreciate your help in encouraging your students to attend Career Quest, which introduces them to potential high-growth career fields in the Tennessee Valley.
All students in the 11th and 12th grade are eligible to register for a $1,000 scholarship that will be given away at the May 2010 program.
There is no cost to attend this program; however, we do ask that students register so that we may plan accordingly. To register, please call 256-837-0606, ext. 252. For more information, you can visit our web site at www.sci-quest.org.
The January program – Tuesday, Jan. 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – will focus on careers in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing. These programs are designed to introduce middle, high school and early college-aged students to the high-growth career fields in the Tennessee Valley by providing them an opportunity to meet career professionals in these focus areas. We also have invited representatives of area colleges and universities to attend each event and talk with the students regarding related courses available through their campus.
We really appreciate your help in encouraging your students to attend Career Quest, which introduces them to potential high-growth career fields in the Tennessee Valley.
All students in the 11th and 12th grade are eligible to register for a $1,000 scholarship that will be given away at the May 2010 program.
There is no cost to attend this program; however, we do ask that students register so that we may plan accordingly. To register, please call 256-837-0606, ext. 252. For more information, you can visit our web site at www.sci-quest.org.
Motlow State Community College ACT Prep Course
When/Where: Thursdays: Jan. 14, 21, 28, and Feb. 4, 2010 from 6pm-9pm.
MSCC Fayetteville Center, Room 104, 1802 Winchester Hwy, Fayetteville, TN.
Fee: $60.00 registration; check made payable to MSCC
Textbook: Students will need to purchase a tetbook the first night of the class. Textbooks will be available for sale ONLY the first night. $24.95-Please have exact change or check made payable to MSCC Bookstore.
Pick up a registration form from Ms. Kirk
MSCC Fayetteville Center, Room 104, 1802 Winchester Hwy, Fayetteville, TN.
Fee: $60.00 registration; check made payable to MSCC
Textbook: Students will need to purchase a tetbook the first night of the class. Textbooks will be available for sale ONLY the first night. $24.95-Please have exact change or check made payable to MSCC Bookstore.
Pick up a registration form from Ms. Kirk
Berea College
Berea would like to invite a group of 5 to 8 seniors to visit the college. The seniors will be able to tour the campus, participate in an information session and complete the personal interview component of their application. Also, to ensure they have the best on-campus experience possible, Berea can provide them with an overnight stay with student hosts, as well as provide breakfast and dinner for the students.
If interested, please see Ms. Kirk ASAP
If interested, please see Ms. Kirk ASAP
LSU Spring Invitational Program
The 2010 LSU Spring Invitational Program is April 15-16. The initial invitations will be mailed to students the 2nd week of Jan.
Initial Invitations: only those seniors who meet the following eligibility requirements and have had the SAT or ACT scores sent to LSU will recieve initial invitations:
ACT score of 28+
Minimum 3.2 GPA
If you are interested in being invited, please see Ms. Kirk ASAP
Initial Invitations: only those seniors who meet the following eligibility requirements and have had the SAT or ACT scores sent to LSU will recieve initial invitations:
ACT score of 28+
Minimum 3.2 GPA
If you are interested in being invited, please see Ms. Kirk ASAP
Tough Questions to Ask on Your College Visit
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About Academics
1. What academic elements are considered in the admissions process, for example:
courses, grades, test scores, rank, interests, institutional needs, essays,
recommendations, and interviews? How important are each of these factors?
2. Is the college/university accredited?
3. How many students return after their freshman year?
4. What percentage of students graduate in four years or less?
5. Which academic programs on campus are the most popular?
6. Does this college offer the major that interests you?
7. How easy is it to change majors?
8. Will your AP/previous college credits transfer?
9. What are the largest classes you could have as a freshman or sophomore? How
many large classes can you expect?
10. Who teaches the freshman classes? Teaching Assistants? Graduate Assistants?
Will you get enough contact with and/or attention from them?
11. How easy is it to get the courses you want at the times that are convenient for
you?
12. (If this applies to you) Are there any special support services if you are a special
needs student (ADD, ADHD, LD, etc.)? How do these support services function
and is there any additional cost charged for these services?
13. Is there an Honor Code? How does it operate?
14. Is there an Honors Program for talented students? How do you qualify?
15. What percentage of students successfully apply to graduate school?
16. What kind of career planning services are available?
17. What does the school do to help graduates find jobs?
18. Does the school provide free job placement services?
19. What percentage of graduates find jobs within a few months after graduating?
20. What percentage of graduates find jobs in the field they studied for?
About Student Life and Social/Recreational Opportunities
1. What percentage of the students are male/female
2. How diverse is the campus?
3. What percentage of students are commuters?
4. What portion of the student body lives on campus? What portion of the student
body remains on campus for the weekends?
5. What activities do students participate in during their free time both on campus
(school sponsored) and in the community?
6. Does the campus have a Greek system of fraternities and sororities? If so, what
percent of the student body participates in Greek life? Are parties open? How do
students who elect not to participate in the Greek system fit in?
7. What are the most popular extracurricular activities?
8. What student organizations are active on campus?
9. What intramural sports are on campus?
10. Where is the central gathering place for students?
11. What transportation options are available to and from campus, both for trips just
outside campus and for treks to transportation centers for trips home?
12. Can freshmen have cars on campus? What is the fee for having a car on campus?
13. Is it easy to get around campus? Can you walk to and from classes?
14. Are there parent or sibling events so your family can be a part of your college
experience?
About Auxiliary Services
1. Where do students go if they have a medical emergency?
2. What tutoring, counseling, and support services are available on campus and how
are they accessed?
3. What computer access will you have? Do you need to bring your own computer?
Are the dorms wired for Internet/e-mail services?
4. What is the quality of the library and research facilities?
5. What laundry facilities are available and how accessible are they?
6. What recreational facilities does the campus offer?
7. What are the safety issues on campus? How are they addressed? Ask for a crime
report. Federal law requires schools to provide safety information to students.
8. Are there on-going construction projects around campus? (This is a good thing as
it signals good facilities.)
About Housing/Food Services
1. Is campus housing guaranteed for all four years? What percent of students live
on campus all four years?
2. How much does housing cost? Is it easy to get on-campus housing?
3. What housing options exist? (Honors? Themed? Single sex? Co-ed? Greek?)
4. How hard is it to find off-campus housing?
5. What meal plans are available? Are freshmen required to purchase a specific type
of meal plan?
6. Do the meal plans provide menus for special diets (vegetarian, kosher, ethnic,
etc.)?
7. What hours may students access food services?
About Paying For It
1. What is the yearly cost of attendance, including books, tuition, fees, housing and
meal plans? In other words, what is the all-inclusive cost?
2. Does your ability to pay the full cost of attendance have any impact on the
college's decision to admit you?
3. Which financial aid forms are required? (The most common two are the FAFSA
and the CSS PROFILE, but some schools have institutional or school-specific
forms and some states have special forms.)
4. What percent of entering freshmen receive aid? What was the average freshman
aid package? Is there a way aid is packaged, loans first for example? If you are
unhappy with your aid package, is it negotiable?
5. If you demonstrate need, will the school be able to prepare a financial aid
package that will meet 100% of your demonstrated need?
6. Will outside scholarships affect the amount of aid the school will offer you?
7. What types of payment plans exist for paying the Estimated Family Contribution?
8. How easy is it to find a job on campus? Are there work-study programs available?
9. What kind of refund can you get if you have to suddenly drop out or cancel some
of your courses?
About Academics
1. What academic elements are considered in the admissions process, for example:
courses, grades, test scores, rank, interests, institutional needs, essays,
recommendations, and interviews? How important are each of these factors?
2. Is the college/university accredited?
3. How many students return after their freshman year?
4. What percentage of students graduate in four years or less?
5. Which academic programs on campus are the most popular?
6. Does this college offer the major that interests you?
7. How easy is it to change majors?
8. Will your AP/previous college credits transfer?
9. What are the largest classes you could have as a freshman or sophomore? How
many large classes can you expect?
10. Who teaches the freshman classes? Teaching Assistants? Graduate Assistants?
Will you get enough contact with and/or attention from them?
11. How easy is it to get the courses you want at the times that are convenient for
you?
12. (If this applies to you) Are there any special support services if you are a special
needs student (ADD, ADHD, LD, etc.)? How do these support services function
and is there any additional cost charged for these services?
13. Is there an Honor Code? How does it operate?
14. Is there an Honors Program for talented students? How do you qualify?
15. What percentage of students successfully apply to graduate school?
16. What kind of career planning services are available?
17. What does the school do to help graduates find jobs?
18. Does the school provide free job placement services?
19. What percentage of graduates find jobs within a few months after graduating?
20. What percentage of graduates find jobs in the field they studied for?
About Student Life and Social/Recreational Opportunities
1. What percentage of the students are male/female
2. How diverse is the campus?
3. What percentage of students are commuters?
4. What portion of the student body lives on campus? What portion of the student
body remains on campus for the weekends?
5. What activities do students participate in during their free time both on campus
(school sponsored) and in the community?
6. Does the campus have a Greek system of fraternities and sororities? If so, what
percent of the student body participates in Greek life? Are parties open? How do
students who elect not to participate in the Greek system fit in?
7. What are the most popular extracurricular activities?
8. What student organizations are active on campus?
9. What intramural sports are on campus?
10. Where is the central gathering place for students?
11. What transportation options are available to and from campus, both for trips just
outside campus and for treks to transportation centers for trips home?
12. Can freshmen have cars on campus? What is the fee for having a car on campus?
13. Is it easy to get around campus? Can you walk to and from classes?
14. Are there parent or sibling events so your family can be a part of your college
experience?
About Auxiliary Services
1. Where do students go if they have a medical emergency?
2. What tutoring, counseling, and support services are available on campus and how
are they accessed?
3. What computer access will you have? Do you need to bring your own computer?
Are the dorms wired for Internet/e-mail services?
4. What is the quality of the library and research facilities?
5. What laundry facilities are available and how accessible are they?
6. What recreational facilities does the campus offer?
7. What are the safety issues on campus? How are they addressed? Ask for a crime
report. Federal law requires schools to provide safety information to students.
8. Are there on-going construction projects around campus? (This is a good thing as
it signals good facilities.)
About Housing/Food Services
1. Is campus housing guaranteed for all four years? What percent of students live
on campus all four years?
2. How much does housing cost? Is it easy to get on-campus housing?
3. What housing options exist? (Honors? Themed? Single sex? Co-ed? Greek?)
4. How hard is it to find off-campus housing?
5. What meal plans are available? Are freshmen required to purchase a specific type
of meal plan?
6. Do the meal plans provide menus for special diets (vegetarian, kosher, ethnic,
etc.)?
7. What hours may students access food services?
About Paying For It
1. What is the yearly cost of attendance, including books, tuition, fees, housing and
meal plans? In other words, what is the all-inclusive cost?
2. Does your ability to pay the full cost of attendance have any impact on the
college's decision to admit you?
3. Which financial aid forms are required? (The most common two are the FAFSA
and the CSS PROFILE, but some schools have institutional or school-specific
forms and some states have special forms.)
4. What percent of entering freshmen receive aid? What was the average freshman
aid package? Is there a way aid is packaged, loans first for example? If you are
unhappy with your aid package, is it negotiable?
5. If you demonstrate need, will the school be able to prepare a financial aid
package that will meet 100% of your demonstrated need?
6. Will outside scholarships affect the amount of aid the school will offer you?
7. What types of payment plans exist for paying the Estimated Family Contribution?
8. How easy is it to find a job on campus? Are there work-study programs available?
9. What kind of refund can you get if you have to suddenly drop out or cancel some
of your courses?
SCAD in your area!
Attend an admission information session to find out why SCAD is the university for creative careers. Register to attend at www.scad.edu/yourarea
Memphis, Tennessee
Saturday, Jan. 9
Memphis Marriott Downtown
250 North Main Street
12:30 pm
Nationally recognized academic programs
Art and design career options
Admission and portfolio overivew
Scholarship opportunities
Q-and-A with admission representative and faculty
Schedule an appointment for feedback on your work.
Memphis, Tennessee
Saturday, Jan. 9
Memphis Marriott Downtown
250 North Main Street
12:30 pm
Nationally recognized academic programs
Art and design career options
Admission and portfolio overivew
Scholarship opportunities
Q-and-A with admission representative and faculty
Schedule an appointment for feedback on your work.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Undergrad Zone
Check out undergradzone.com for GREAT information for high school students planning to further their education, including practice ACT questions!!!
Sci-Quest
Contact: Jennifer Deermer
Nov. 16, 2009 256-837-0606, ext. 275
Defense Industries focus at Sci-Quest’s Career Quest
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center will host Career Quest on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. This program will feature engineering careers in defense industries.
This monthly program provides middle, high school, and college students from across the Tennessee Valley an opportunity to interact with career professionals in high-growth careers in this area, and with representatives of area colleges and universities. Focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, Career Quest highlights a different career topic each month.
December’s speakers include Ken Fidler of the US Army AMRDEC SUAV team; Jennifer Groves, a production engineer for the US Army AMRDEC Engineering Directorate and Production Engineering Division; and Daniel Olberding, the Missile Defense System Director of Engineering and Mission Assurance for The Boeing Company. Fidler will also be bringing in a Raven and a Wasp Air Vehicle.
A Wasp Air VehicleSci-Quest Executive Director Cyndy Morgan has been focusing on workforce development programs since she joined Sci-Quest in 2008. “We have received extremely positive feedback from the community with the launch of our Career Quest program. We want to bring workforce development back to the forefront at Sci-Quest and really give local students a chance to see what their community has to offer them,” Morgan said.
Programs are held the first Tuesday of each month through May 2010. Some of the career topics featured for Career Quest include biotechnology, aerospace engineering, information technology, robotics and advanced manufacturing. Students in the 11th-grade and older will be eligible to register for a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded at the May 2010 program.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 256-837-0606, ext. 252 to reserve your seat. For a complete list of Career Quest topics, visit http://www.sci-quest.org/.
Nov. 16, 2009 256-837-0606, ext. 275
Defense Industries focus at Sci-Quest’s Career Quest
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center will host Career Quest on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. This program will feature engineering careers in defense industries.
This monthly program provides middle, high school, and college students from across the Tennessee Valley an opportunity to interact with career professionals in high-growth careers in this area, and with representatives of area colleges and universities. Focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, Career Quest highlights a different career topic each month.
December’s speakers include Ken Fidler of the US Army AMRDEC SUAV team; Jennifer Groves, a production engineer for the US Army AMRDEC Engineering Directorate and Production Engineering Division; and Daniel Olberding, the Missile Defense System Director of Engineering and Mission Assurance for The Boeing Company. Fidler will also be bringing in a Raven and a Wasp Air Vehicle.
A Wasp Air VehicleSci-Quest Executive Director Cyndy Morgan has been focusing on workforce development programs since she joined Sci-Quest in 2008. “We have received extremely positive feedback from the community with the launch of our Career Quest program. We want to bring workforce development back to the forefront at Sci-Quest and really give local students a chance to see what their community has to offer them,” Morgan said.
Programs are held the first Tuesday of each month through May 2010. Some of the career topics featured for Career Quest include biotechnology, aerospace engineering, information technology, robotics and advanced manufacturing. Students in the 11th-grade and older will be eligible to register for a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded at the May 2010 program.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 256-837-0606, ext. 252 to reserve your seat. For a complete list of Career Quest topics, visit http://www.sci-quest.org/.
2010 ATHENS-LIMESTONE MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. HOLIDAY ESSAY CONTEST
Criteria and Instructions:
•Theme for the 2009 essay is: “How To Create Peace And Unity In The World”
•Must be a student attending a school in Athens or Limestone County
•No more than one page in length and typed or written legible by hand
•The student and not the adults should write the essay, counselors and parents may assist the students, but make sure it is the students words and thoughts
•Please include the student’s name, age and a phone number on the essay.
•The age categories are 6-12,13-15 and 16-18.
•The essay will be judged on, clarity, grammar, and how well you developed the theme based on age of the writer.
•The deadline for us to receive your essay is January 8, 2009
•The completed essay should be mailed to; Limestone NAACP P.O. Box 1071 Athens, AL 35612 or given to Vicki at the Mayor’s Office.
•The first place winner in each category will read their essay during the program on January 19
•The first place winner in each age group will also receive a savings bond
•If you have any questions, you may contact Benard Simelton at 426-6406 or 216-5668
•Theme for the 2009 essay is: “How To Create Peace And Unity In The World”
•Must be a student attending a school in Athens or Limestone County
•No more than one page in length and typed or written legible by hand
•The student and not the adults should write the essay, counselors and parents may assist the students, but make sure it is the students words and thoughts
•Please include the student’s name, age and a phone number on the essay.
•The age categories are 6-12,13-15 and 16-18.
•The essay will be judged on, clarity, grammar, and how well you developed the theme based on age of the writer.
•The deadline for us to receive your essay is January 8, 2009
•The completed essay should be mailed to; Limestone NAACP P.O. Box 1071 Athens, AL 35612 or given to Vicki at the Mayor’s Office.
•The first place winner in each category will read their essay during the program on January 19
•The first place winner in each age group will also receive a savings bond
•If you have any questions, you may contact Benard Simelton at 426-6406 or 216-5668
AHSGE for Seniors December 7-11
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam will be administered on campus next week, December 7-11, to all seniors who have not passed one or more sections of the exam. Listed below is the schedule. Please ensure that your child get plenty of rest the evening before the exam and that he/she eats a healthy breakfast the morning of :)
Monday, December 7- Reading
Tuesday, December 8- Language
Wednesday, December 9- Social Studies
Thursday, December 10- Science
Friday, December 11- Math
Monday, December 7- Reading
Tuesday, December 8- Language
Wednesday, December 9- Social Studies
Thursday, December 10- Science
Friday, December 11- Math
Attention Parents of Juniors!!!!
After Monday December 7th, 2009, all 11th grade students will be registered with the prepHQ program. This program gives our students a central location to manage college planning, and share their progress with you and me! Students can explore colleges, scholarships, upcoming college events and much more. Visit the prepHQ site to begin helping your child prepare for the future. Ask them to share their username and password with you so you can access their account. Also, ask them to share with you the flyer that they were given in class regarding the program. You may also download a copy of the flyer from the forms section of the website. I am really looking forward to working with each of you in helping to prepare your child for their future. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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