The March program – Tuesday, March 2, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – will focus on careers in Information Technology.
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.
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.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Student Volunteers Needed!
The (new) Limestone Child Advocacy Center is going to sell smoked hams and boston butts to be picked up the day before Easter (opening day of DYB). I need a few folks to sell at least 5 each and collect the money- no delivery required. We will have a central pick up point. All volunteers will receive a certificate of volunteerism from the Limestone CAC.
This fundraiser will provide money for our upcoming LOGO/ ART Contest, where we will award (at least) a $500 Scholarship and 6 other cash prizes. It will be open to ALL school-aged kids in the city/ county.
If you are interested in helping, please see Ms. Kirk
This fundraiser will provide money for our upcoming LOGO/ ART Contest, where we will award (at least) a $500 Scholarship and 6 other cash prizes. It will be open to ALL school-aged kids in the city/ county.
If you are interested in helping, please see Ms. Kirk
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
FAFSA Night scheduled for Feb. 18 to be re-scheduled again!
Due to our Lady Tigers continued wins (Go Ardmore!), we will need to re-schedule the FAFSA night for parents to a later date. More information to come.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
NEW WEBSITE FULL OF FABULOUS INFORMATION!!!
The Alabama State Department of Education has designed a FANTASTIC new website that is free to all students, parents, counselors and educators. This site contains:
- An education and career planner with answers you need to succeed
- Alabama's Hot 40 Demand Occupations
- A Career planning page with great resources
- A Financial Aid page with great resources
- A Financial Aid link with Scholarship opportunities
- A Page dedicated to LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Visit www.alcareerinfo.org !! You won't be disappointed!!!
Girls State Information is here!!!
If you are a junior interested in representing Ardmore High School at Girls State, you must write an essay 500 words or less explaining why you feel you should be chosen to attend. Essay should be turned in to Ms. Kirk no later than April 1, 2010.
FAFSA Parent Night has been RESCHEDULED!
The FAFSA parent night that was to be held this evening has been postponed until February 18. Please mark your calendars for 6:00, February 18. Hope to see you there!
Jacksonville State University Youth Leadership Conference
If you are an Ardmore high school student interested in representing Ardmore High School at the Jacksonville State University Youth Leadership Conference June 4-6, see Ms. Kirk as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is March 1 and only 1 student from Ardmore will be selected. This program will be of no cost to the student and will provide wonderful leadership opportunities. Call (256-423-2685) or e-mail me to request more information.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Want to see how My College QuickStart™ can help your students?
Want to see how My College QuickStart™ can help your students? Try it out!A new, publicly available demo account lets you experience My College QuickStart just as your students do. Pass it along so your colleagues can try it too!My College QuickStart is an online college and career planning kit provided free of charge to all students who take the PSAT/NMSQT®. It lets your students:
Review PSAT/NMSQT questions, answers and explanations
Prepare for the SAT® with a personalized SAT study plan
Take a personality test to better understand their strengths
Explore majors and related careers
Discover colleges that match their interests
Encourage your students to sign in to their personalized accounts.
Review PSAT/NMSQT questions, answers and explanations
Prepare for the SAT® with a personalized SAT study plan
Take a personality test to better understand their strengths
Explore majors and related careers
Discover colleges that match their interests
Encourage your students to sign in to their personalized accounts.
The College of Commerce summer program for high school juniors (seniors in Fall 2010, entering college in Fall 2011): The Capstone Business Leadershi
Dean Mason is currently accepting applications for The College of Commerce summer program for high school juniors (seniors in Fall 2010, entering college in Fall 2011): The Capstone Business Leadership Academy.
If you have anyone who might be interested, please do any of the following:
1. Send them to our website. Our website is www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy. All information needed is on the site, including the application.
2. Send them to me, Lisa McKinney at lmckinne@cba.ua.edu, with questions.
If you have anyone who might be interested, please do any of the following:
1. Send them to our website. Our website is www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy. All information needed is on the site, including the application.
2. Send them to me, Lisa McKinney at lmckinne@cba.ua.edu, with questions.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
The Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. We are pleased to say that to date we have recognized more than 11,000 kids and awarded more than $2.2 million in scholarships and prizes.
And this year, Kohl’s plans to recognize an additional 2,100 kids with prizes ranging from $50 Kohl’s Gift Cards to $1,000 or $10,000 scholarships.
Nominations acceptedFebruary 1–March 15, 2010.
Nominators must be 21 years of age or older.
If you know someone who you would recommend for nomination, please see Ms. Kirk as soon as possible or e-mail me.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. We are pleased to say that to date we have recognized more than 11,000 kids and awarded more than $2.2 million in scholarships and prizes.
And this year, Kohl’s plans to recognize an additional 2,100 kids with prizes ranging from $50 Kohl’s Gift Cards to $1,000 or $10,000 scholarships.
Nominations acceptedFebruary 1–March 15, 2010.
Nominators must be 21 years of age or older.
If you know someone who you would recommend for nomination, please see Ms. Kirk as soon as possible or e-mail me.
A new, free online college guide called WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?
As its name indicates, WhatWillTheyLearn.com focuses on education provided at universities across America—not reputation. And in looking at what students will learn, it answers a question none of the other college guides and rankings even raise. It also shows you what each college costs and what its graduation rate is. It is published as a public service by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, an independent non-profit in Washington, D.C.
The website will show you some unsettling truths. For instance, only a tiny minority of the universities we grade require broad courses in U.S. history or government or economics, and a surprising number do not require college-level math or science. Many of these same institutions charge $30,000 or more per year in tuition and fees. By contrast, public institutions such as Brooklyn College and the University of Arkansas (which charge in the neighborhood of $6,000 for in-state students) do a much better job.
visit WhatWillTheyLearn.com and to encourage your students and their parents to take a look in the course of their college searches.
The website will show you some unsettling truths. For instance, only a tiny minority of the universities we grade require broad courses in U.S. history or government or economics, and a surprising number do not require college-level math or science. Many of these same institutions charge $30,000 or more per year in tuition and fees. By contrast, public institutions such as Brooklyn College and the University of Arkansas (which charge in the neighborhood of $6,000 for in-state students) do a much better job.
visit WhatWillTheyLearn.com and to encourage your students and their parents to take a look in the course of their college searches.
More Info on UA Early College...What a GREAT opportunity for our students!
UA Early College gives your students the opportunity to stay academically challenged this Summer. Spring 2010 is the time to get on board for Summer study!
Current sophomores and juniors can apply NOW. Please send any questions to earlycollege-counselor@ua.edu.
Do you want your son or daughter doing more this summer than just playing computer games? Keep your student academically challenged in summer 2010 with UA Early College! Apply NOW.
for current sophomores and juniors
college credit online... OR on campus
online courses on your terms, available 24/7
apply NOW for summer study.
Upcoming deadlines: - February 16 - March 23
For more information: uaearlycollege.ua.edu or call 1-877-823-8759 / email earlycollege@ua.edu
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies Box 870388 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0388
Current sophomores and juniors can apply NOW. Please send any questions to earlycollege-counselor@ua.edu.
Do you want your son or daughter doing more this summer than just playing computer games? Keep your student academically challenged in summer 2010 with UA Early College! Apply NOW.
for current sophomores and juniors
college credit online... OR on campus
online courses on your terms, available 24/7
apply NOW for summer study.
Upcoming deadlines: - February 16 - March 23
For more information: uaearlycollege.ua.edu or call 1-877-823-8759 / email earlycollege@ua.edu
The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies Box 870388 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0388
Want to be a Health Care Professional?
Do you want to make good use of your summer? RHSP may be for you?
Objective: Give students from rural backgrounds that have an interest in becoming health professionals a head start in the college preparation they will need for admission to all health professional schools.
Who Should?: Any student interest in becoming a health care professional
Dates: June 6- July 9, 2010
Location: Campus of UA
Qualifications: Completed 11th grade, Have a "B" average, Earned at least a 21 ACT with writing, Reside in a rural community, Resident of Alabama at least 5 years.
Program Cost: Tuition, room and meals will be provided at no cost to participants. If selected, there will be a $35.oo application processing fee.
College Credit: Students are able to take two college courses (Chemistry and Creative Writing) at no academic risk. A student who earns an "A, B or C" in each course will be awarded credit.
Application: Request an application from your counselor or the website http://cchs.ua.edu/crm/rural-health-leaders-pipeline/health-scholars
Applications should be postmarked by March 15. Decisions on applicants will be made by May 1. All correspondence should be sent to address below:
Cynthia Moore, Director
Rural Health Scholars Program
The University of Alabama
Box 870327
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0327
Voice: 205-348-3116
Fax: 205-348-7685
cmoore@cchs.ua.edu
Objective: Give students from rural backgrounds that have an interest in becoming health professionals a head start in the college preparation they will need for admission to all health professional schools.
Who Should?: Any student interest in becoming a health care professional
Dates: June 6- July 9, 2010
Location: Campus of UA
Qualifications: Completed 11th grade, Have a "B" average, Earned at least a 21 ACT with writing, Reside in a rural community, Resident of Alabama at least 5 years.
Program Cost: Tuition, room and meals will be provided at no cost to participants. If selected, there will be a $35.oo application processing fee.
College Credit: Students are able to take two college courses (Chemistry and Creative Writing) at no academic risk. A student who earns an "A, B or C" in each course will be awarded credit.
Application: Request an application from your counselor or the website http://cchs.ua.edu/crm/rural-health-leaders-pipeline/health-scholars
Applications should be postmarked by March 15. Decisions on applicants will be made by May 1. All correspondence should be sent to address below:
Cynthia Moore, Director
Rural Health Scholars Program
The University of Alabama
Box 870327
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0327
Voice: 205-348-3116
Fax: 205-348-7685
cmoore@cchs.ua.edu
Is your child bringing home the Counselor Monthly Newsletter???
If not, visit the forms section of the counselor's cabinet on the ardmore high website to view and download. A newsletter is sent home monthly to all seniors that includes important information.
Scholarships are coming in like CRAZY!!!
Visit the PrepHQ site to see all of the available scholarship opportunities for seniors. They are coming in so quickly, that I am adding them on a daily basis. Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities. Remember, if you need a username and password, ask you child :) They should be able to give you the information. If not, simply e-mail me and I will send it to you.
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