Patterson's Homeroom
Scholarships- some are linked to the on-line applications; those not linked are located in the right column.
Posted:9/23/2009
Wendy's Heisman Scholarship: For the past fifteen years, Wendy's Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership.
AES Engineers Scholarship: AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.
Burger King Scholarship: The BURGER KING Scholars Program was established in 2000 in memory of BURGER KING founder James W. McLamore. The BURGER KING Scholars Program focuses on providing scholarship awards to assist students who excel academically while also working part-time and being actively involved in their community.
Wendy's Heisman Scholarship: For the past fifteen years, Wendy's Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership.
AES Engineers Scholarship: AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.
Burger King Scholarship: The BURGER KING Scholars Program was established in 2000 in memory of BURGER KING founder James W. McLamore. The BURGER KING Scholars Program focuses on providing scholarship awards to assist students who excel academically while also working part-time and being actively involved in their community.
Posted: 11/2/2009
Big Sun Scholarship – This is an annual scholarship targeting student athletes. To be eligible, you must be participating in one sport. DEALINE: June, 24, 2010; Amount of Award: $500.00 Please see one of the counselors for more info.
| bigsun.pdf |
Most Valuable Student Scholarship (through Elks Club) – Any high school senior who is a U. S. Citizen may apply. Applicants will be judged on leadership and financial need. Deadline to apply is November 2nd. See one of the counselors for more info.
| elks_most_valuable_student.pdf |
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards Scholarship – Applicants should be child or grandchild of an active Elks member. Applicants will be judged on knowledge, clarity, community service, and integrity. Deadline to apply is mid-January. See one of the counselors for more info.
| elks_legacy_award.pdf |
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program- Recognizes high school seniors from Comcast communities for their commitment to community, academics, and demonstrated leadership. DEADLINE: December 11, 2009
| comcast.pdf |
Georgia State University Latin American Program- For those interested in developing their English skills before beginning a 2 or 4 year college..
| latin_american_ga_state_university.pdf |
North GA EMC: Walter Harrison SCholarship- Requirements include you must live on NGEC electric line, and must complete application with essay portion.
| walter_harrison.pdf |
North GA EMC & TVA: Howard Baker Memorial- Requirements include Graduating Senior, 2. Reside in the household with electricty served by NGEMC, 3. Enrolled in a full0time, accredited program attending high school in the county in which he/she resides, 4. be accepted by an accredited 2 or 4 year technical school, college, or university and 5. Must not have received a full scholarship from any other source.
| howard_baker_memorial.pdf |
GRANT OPPORTUNITY:
See one of the counselors if you are the child of a deceased or totally disabled Elk.
See one of the counselors if you are the child of a deceased or totally disabled Elk.
Posted: 11/4/2009
Gordon Farm Bureau- To recognize and assist deserving and outstanding young people who are pursuing a college degree in agriculture or related field.
| farm_bureau.pdf |
Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest- The contest is open to students in GA, grades 9-12, for 2009-2010 academic year.
| farm_bueau_art_contest.pdf |
KFC Colonel's Scholars- Requirements: 1. Earn a min. of high school GPA 2.75, 2. Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, 3. Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, and Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
| kfc.pdf |
Georgia Southern- Southern Scholars Showcase is for students who have a 1300 SAT or a 29 ACT, Southern LEAD Conference is for those students who have shown outstanding leadership in their high schools and involvement in their communities (need 1100SAT or 24 ACT) and a 3.0 GPA. Visit the link for other scholarships that are avilable.
| georgia_southern.pdf |
North Georgia Appalachian At-Promise Scholarship- Requirements 1. legal resident of Georgia, 2. first-time college student, 3. graduates from a GACHE eligible school.
| north_georgia.pdf |
Metro PCS Community Scholars- Requirements 1. Graduating High School student, 2. Plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university, 3. Min. GPA 3.0m.
| metro_pcs.pdf |
Posted: 11/5/2009
Earning Plus Learning for High School Seniors
Seniors must meet the following requirements:
• Graduating high school senior
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point unweighted scale (or equivalent on another scale)
• U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
• Pursuing continued education from an accredited two or four year college, university, technical or trade school
• Must have taken the SAT or ACT
• Must provide a sealed transcript submitted with application
• Include a submission of creative expression of the 2009-2010 theme “Active! Mind. Body. Community.”
Earning Plus Learning for High School Seniors
Seniors must meet the following requirements:
• Graduating high school senior
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point unweighted scale (or equivalent on another scale)
• U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States
• Pursuing continued education from an accredited two or four year college, university, technical or trade school
• Must have taken the SAT or ACT
• Must provide a sealed transcript submitted with application
• Include a submission of creative expression of the 2009-2010 theme “Active! Mind. Body. Community.”
Up-Coming Information
WELCOME BACK TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!!
Please check back frequently with the website for updates dealing with scholarships. As they are announced each day during announcments, I will be placing them also on this website.
College Fair
THE NACAC COLLEGE FAIR IS SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH FROM 12-4:00 AT THE GA. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED NEXT TO THE ATLANTA AIRPORT. THERE WILL BE OVER 200 COLLEGES THERE AND ALL THE GA. COLLEGES WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. ALSO, THERE WILL BE WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL AID, HOW TO SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, HOW TO NAVIGATE ADMISSION PROCESS, ETC.
1/11/2009: Unclears
Please check and see if your child is on the Unclear list. If you need to know why they are, then please e-mail me and I will let you know. Pattersonj@calhounschools.org
The following students will receive a letter stating that they are unclear and why they are unclear on 1/12/2010:
Cameron
MegAnn
Stefan
Derrika
Jonathan
Cameron
MegAnn
Stefan
Derrika
Jonathan
10/13-10/23/2009 Parent Meetings
Please make sure to e-mail me to set up your Parent-Teacher Meetings for the next two weeks. pattersonj@calhounschools.org
| parent_conference_documentation.doc |
9/25/2009 Meeting
This is information that will be presented to students during advisement.
9/30/2009 Meeting
he following information was handed out during homeroom on 9/29/2009. Students will be participating in the Ga Work Ready Assessment on 9/30/2009 right after homeroom. This will allow students to receive a Work Ready Certificate that can be shown to future employees with the work skills that your student already has.
Also, for those who have not taken the SAT yet or who would like to improve their scores, may attend the SAT Boot Camp.
Also, for those who have not taken the SAT yet or who would like to improve their scores, may attend the SAT Boot Camp.
Too see more information about 9/30/2009 Meeting
Click on Images below.
SAT INFORMATION
This is the website that your child can go to and practice taking the SAT. First they must see Mrs. Pierson here at the school to get an account setup, but once they have that completed they can access it anytime for more help and preparation for the SAT. www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool
| registering_for_the_act.doc |
| registering_for_the_sat.doc |
