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Mrs. Emily Woodroof, NCC 205-342-2755, Option 3 ewoodroof@tcss.net Students: Please create an email account if you don't have one already. You will need to use it on your resume and may need contact colleges/schools/employers when making plans after high school. It needs to be an appropriate, professional email address so you make a good first impression.
Click on the links for more information or go to Mrs. Woodroof's office: - GIRLS who have a heart for volunteer service - Mrs.Woodroof has an application for the Soroptomist International Scholarship. The Violet Richardson Scholarship Award recognizes young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. If this sounds like you, drop by Mrs. Woodroof's office to pick up an application.
The U.S. Department of State through the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides merit-based scholarships for eligible American high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer, semester, and academic year overseas immersion programs. In 2010/11, there are seven languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Russian, and Turkish. For more information and to apply online, please visit nsliforyouth.org. Application deadline is December 4, 2009. Address your questions to: nsliy@americancouncils.org or call 866.790.2086. University of South Alabama- There will be 10 $5,000 awarded to incoming freshmen pursing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Inofrmation Technology. Applications are in Mrs. Woodroof's office. Deadline is December 1st, 2009. - Tuscaloosa County Medical Society - $1,000 for a senior in the Tuscloosa County area who has demonstrated excellence through leadership, community involvment, work experience, academic achievement, and interst in pursinf a Health related profession. Deadline is February 1, 2010. Needed to apply: Application, 3 letters of recommendation (1 school, 1 work/volunteer, 1 community). See Mrs. Woodroof if you have trouble pulling up application.
- Elks National Foundation - 500 4 year Awards
- Smith Scolarship Foundation -To provide a legacy of learning to those students who have given back to their community through volunteer work and assistance to family. Get up to $15,000 a year for a 4 year college! ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED AND POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2010 FOR THE FALL TERM 2010. Go to: http://www.smithscholarships.com/site/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
- KFC Scholarship - Application open Dec 1 - Feb 10, 2010. Must have 2.75 GPA, pursuing a bacholors degree, and be enrolling in a 4 yr institution. Go to http://www.kfcscholars.org/
- Burger King Scholars Program https://webmail.tcss.net/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx- If you work at least 10 hours a week you may qualify!
- Young American Creative Patriotic Award - Students are asked to express their patriotism through their art. Eight scholarships are awarded at the national level - the top prize is $10,000. Other prizes range from $500 to $5,000. Brochures containing specific entry rules are available at http://www.ladiesauxvfw.org/ under the link "Documents and Brochures." A completed entry form must be attached to your entry. DEADLINE: March 31, 2010.
- JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest - The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. The first place winner receives $10,000, second place winner receives $1,000 and up to five finalists receive $500. Deadline for submission is January 9, 2010. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay online, visit the Profile in Courage Award Program at http://www.jfklibrary.org/.
- Alabama Leadership Bankers Essay Scholarship is to educate students on economic education and how it affects them in their personal lives. Essay Topic "Three Things Every High School Graduate Should Know About Personal Finance. Essays should arrive no later than May 1, 2009
KID'S CHANCE SCHOLARHSIP - Sponsored by the Alabama State Bar Association providing scholarships for college and technical school to students who have had a parent killed or permanently disabled in an on-the-job accident. Visit http://www.alfinc.org/ for applications and additional information. The deadline to submit applications is May 1, 2010. Do you remember reading Dr. Suess? Perhaps you should enter the Oh the Places You'll Go scholarship sponsored by Random House Children's Books. This $5,000 scholarship is intended for a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer. Visit http://www.ohtheplaces.org/ for more information and to print an application form. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010. Gates Millennium Scholarship: Win a full four year scholarship to the college of your choice through the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program. Deadline of January 11, 2010. Interested students should visit http://www.gmsp.org/ for information and applications. - Alfa Insurance wants to help students interested in going to Auburn for Agriculture, School of Forestry, Agricultural Engineering or Agricultural Education pay for school. See Mrs. Woodroof for requirements and other details.
- Shelton State Community College has been awarded the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Implementation Grant. The objective of this grant is to increase the number of minority students who enter STEM disciplines. STEM Fellows are required to participate in the STEM program the summer following graduation from high school. The summer program lasts six weeks, June 15, 2009, through July 24, 2009. Through this program students will earn four college credits in orientation and computer science and will participate in STEM curricular activities as preparation for their freshman year. For support, STEM Fellows will receive a stipend, laptopcomputer, and waiver of tuition and fees during this summer program.
- The Leon Bradley Scholarship Program is established to encourage more minorities or persons of color to enter the teaching profession. * Any monies not used for tuition can be applied to any other university-based expenses the student may incur. Deadline April 2010.
- Alabama Home Builders Foundation - for students who want to persue careers in the home building industry. Dealine in March 2010.
- University of Phoenix - Administered through the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., 25 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded to students to seek an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree online and or on campus at the University of Phoenix. Deadline in February 2010.
- 2009-2010 National Co-Op Scholarship Program - These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and transfer students who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of our Partner Colleges and Universities listed in this booklet.
- Dixie Youth Baseball - The only requirement is that you played Dixie Youth Baseball at least once.
- Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship - Click this link to find out if you qualify
- National Wild Turkey Federation's Academic Scholarship Program - Return this application to your LOCAL CHAPTER no later than January 1st. Applications sent directly to NWTF National headquarters will not be considered. To find your local chapter logon to www.nwtf.org and select your state from LOCAL INFORMATION.
- Have you been a patient of Dr. Upton of Riverview Orthodontics? - Look for a scholarship opportunity in the spring!
- The Walmart Foundation - Click this link to see if you qualify, applications are not being considered yet
Free Internet scholarship search engines:FinAid on the Web: http://www.finaid.org/
Parents & Guardians! Email me to be added to my email list. Recieve updates on test dates, dealines and other opportunities available to your child!
Click on the following links: Understanding the: EXPLORE test and Using the Results (8th Grade) : PLAN test and Using the Results (10th Grade) : ACT test and Using the Results (11th &/or 12th Grade) How do the EXPLORE, PLAN, & ACT add up? ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks: Indicate what students are likely to know & to be able to do based on their scores. These courses are the first credit-bearing courses most commonly taken by first-year college students. College Course | Test | EXPLORE (8th Grade) | PLAN (10th Grade) | ACT (11th &/or 12th) | | English Comp | English | 13 | 15 | 18 | | Algebra | Math | 17 | 19 | 22 | | Social Science | Reading | 15 | 17 | 21 | | Biology | Science | 20 | 21 | 24 |
www.ACT.org school code: 012-365 | Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
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| December 12, 2009 | November 6, 2009 | November 7 - 20, 2009 | | February 6, 2010** | January 5, 2010 | January 6 - 15, 2010 | | April 10, 2010 | March 5, 2010 | March 6 - 19, 2010 | | June 12, 2010 | May 7, 2010 | May 8 - 21, 2010 |
Earn more than 8 credits in a year (but no more than 10)! Your options: CREDIT RECOVERY - In accordance with guidelines released by the Alabama State Department of Education, the Tuscaloosa County School System will offer students who have received failing grades in courses that are required for graduation an opportunity to recover the lost credit through a standards-based approach that will target specific knowledge and skill deficits instead of requiring students to repeat the entire course. Students who qualify may apply to their school counselors to enroll in the TCSS Credit Recovery program. A maximum of ten (10) credits may be earned by a student in a school year (the regular academic year plus the following summer). In order to be accepted into the TCSS Credit Recovery program, students will - Have an overall average of 45 or higher in the course they seek to recover credit;
- Not have lost credit due to violation of the non-compliance policy (excessive unexcused absences);
- Have completed at least one calendar year of academic work at the 9th grade level;
- Complete an application signed by both students and parents/guardians;
- Provide their own transportation to Credit Recovery classes when attending the after-school sessions;
- Pay $100.00 course fee.
Transfer students from non-SACS accredited schools who do not pass the validation tests for any core courses are also eligible for Credit Recovery. You can earn more than just 8 credits in a school year but no more than 10. U of A Correspondance Classes - The University of Alabama Division of Academic Outreach extends its academic resources to students who need to complete high school courses. Students may select their hours of study and work at their own pace using online or written correspondence courses. Students can only earn 1 independent study credit per school year. However, online classes are not considered independent study classes. Students can take up to one year if needed to complete course requirements. Fees vary by class. Students must take two (2) half (1/2) credit classes to earn one (1) high school credit. Please use the links below to learn more about it:http://www.bamabydistance.ua.edu/page.cfm?page=high_school&sub_page=1
The USA Test Prep website is an excellent tool for graduation review. Students who do not have access to internet at home may use the public library and other public places. Log on to:http://www.usatestprep.com/front/index.php (user:northsideal password: newton 42)
Click here for the Student/Parent Information Guide for Tuscaloosa County School System
Here is help with: Deciding a Major Making the most of Career Fair & Events How to Search for a Job Dealing with Difficult People Interviewing for a job/school Anger Management
Thinking of going to Technical College? Here is a list of careers!
Tips on how to write a college essay are available in the counseling office. (click here)
So many careers to choose from! How can you narrow it down? Here... click here list of occupations !
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS : There are so many diploma options it can make your head spin! Click here (and scroll to pages 16-18) for a detailed explanation of ALL 5 diploma types! Graduating Classes of 2010, 2011, and 2012 : 1) Advanced Diploma, 2) Standard Diploma, 3)Diploma with Crdeit-Based Endorsement |
Graduating Classes of 2013 and Beyond: 1)First Choice Option with Advanced Academic Endorsement, 2) Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement with Honors, 3) Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement with High Honors, 4) Alabama High School Diploma, 5) Diploma with Credit-Based Endorsement |
EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY (Grades 9 - 12)- Any student in grades 9-12 may be exempt from a semester exam at the end of the term if the student has no discipline referrals that resulted in detention or suspension during the term AND A (90-100) average in the course w/ 3 or fewer absences OR B (80-89) average in the course w/2 or fewer absences OR C (70-79) average in the course w/1 or no absences Any student in grade 10 may be exempt from semester exams at the end of the second term if the student passes all five parts of the AHSGE. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:45 am - 3:15 pm Services: College selection and application, Scholarship applications, Brief Individual student counseling, Student course selection , Study skills information, Graduation exam review
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