Congratulations To:
Students who have been accepted to college
Ashley
Bethea - N C Central
Paula
Kroustalis - UNC-G
Austin
Carter - Wingate
Alex
Harrison - Clemson
Erin
Slechta - Chapel Hill
Lucas
Beal - University of Tennessee & Tulane
India
Laughlin - NC
A & T
Catharine
McNally - WFU
CiJi
Hairston - NC A & T & ASU
Andrew
Lane - ASU
. . . and to . . .
Jocelyn Kirsch - will attend Harvard College,
Summer Program in the Political Science Department
Austin Carter - received a Merit Scholarship
to Wingate University
Seniors, we like to share good news . . . so when
you are accepted to college, win an award or scholarship. . .
let Mrs. Farrar know in guidance
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SENIORS
Please remember your application and TRANSCRIPT DEADLINES.
Guidance needs AT LEAST ONE WEEK to PREPARE & MAIL transcripts
during this time of year. We will be unable to prepare transcripts
from DEC. 20TH thru JAN. 4TH … so if you need
one during that time you must request it prior to Dec. 20th.
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RJR EXAM SCHEDULE
| Monday |
1st Period |
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4th Period |
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7:35 - 8:25 |
Study |
10:40 - 12:10 |
Lunch / Study |
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8:35 - 10:35 |
Exam |
12:15 - 2:20 |
Exam |
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| Tuesday |
2nd Period |
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5th Period |
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7:35 - 8:25 |
Study |
10:40 - 12:10 |
Lunch / Study |
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8:35 - 10:35 |
Exam |
12:15 - 2:20 |
Exam |
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| Wednesday |
3rd Period |
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6th Period |
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7:35 - 8:25 |
Study |
10:40 - 12:10 |
Lunch / Study |
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8:35 - 10:35 |
Exam |
12:15 - 2:20 |
Exam |
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Lunch is determined by the location of the
afternoon test
Students who do not have an afternoon exam MUST
provide notes from their parents giving permission to leave
school. Notes MUST be given to the A.M. exam teacher.
Exception: Dec 14 notes must be given to the 4th period teacher.
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CAREER CENTER EXAMS
| Monday-Dec 17 |
1st period |
8:00 - 10:00 |
4th period |
11:45 - 1:45 |
| Tuesday-Dec 18 |
2nd period |
8:00 - 10:00 |
5th period |
11:45 - 1:45 |
| Wednesday-Dec 19 |
3rd period |
8:00 - 10:00 |
6th period |
11:45 - 1:45 |
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FAFSA DAY 2002
Saturday, Feb. 9th (snow date 2-23--02)
Is a FREE service that enables students to file
their finanial aid applications electronically before the deadlines.
Students planning to attend should complete their federal tax returns
prior to FAFSA Day.
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Anyone applying to Wake Forest or
Davidson College, please see Mrs. Francis ASAP
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Youth for Understanding International Exchange
Program
For students who want to broaden their world by participating in
the exchange experience this program offers scholarships. Also, there
are many more opportunities to student not applying for scholarships.
For info. Call: now .
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CERTL - MECCA Young Scholars Research Program
( A Partnership with WFU School of Medicine,
University of Tennessee at Memphis & WSSU)
Applications for the 2002 summer session of CERTL-MECCA
will be available in Jan / Feb from Guidance
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Student Mentors and Tutors
Interested in helping younger kids?? Wiley Middle
School needs you !!! If you are interested in tutoring or being
a mentor to a 6-8th grader, please call Ms. Florence Wiley at Wiley
Middle School - .
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Reflections
2001-2002
" I hold in my
hand . . ." is the theme for the 2001-2002 Reflections contest.
The contest, which is
sponsored by National PTA, will have school, district, state and
national level competition winners. Now is the time to begin thinking
about your entry in either, original work of literature, musical
composition, visual arts or photography. Entry forms will be available
from Student Services, English, art, music and photography teachers.
Deadline will be in early January 2002.
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NC School of Science & Math
Interested students need to take the SAT in Oct,
Nov, Dec. or Jan.of their sophomore year in order to be considered for
admissions. SAT results from other years will not be accepted.
DEADLINE: Jan 15th
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$ CHOLAR$HIP$
*See Mrs. Francis for ones
marked with *
Ones that do not need a school nomination are in the
RED CRATE
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Name of Scholarship |
Dollar amount awarded |
Profile / Contact person |
Deadline |
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varies |
See Mr. Tim Sparks for information |
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William Poteat Schol. - WFU |
$11,200.00 |
Merit Scholarship |
Dec. 15 |
| BI-LO Minority
Scholarship |
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Must attend
particular colleges, SAT 900, 3.0 GPA, Must request application
thru. .scholarshipprograms.org |
Dec. 17 |
| Ron Brown
Scholar Program |
$10,000/yr
renewable |
For
African-American students who exhibit academic achievement,
community service and need. Previous winners are in the top 5%
of their class. |
Jan 9 |
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UNC-G Merit Scholarship |
Varies |
Submit admissions application |
Jan 11 |
| Discover Card
Tribute Award |
Varies |
For JUNIORS
ONLY. 2.75 gpa Multi-talented students who take the lead,
have overcome obstacles and are giving back to their
communities. .discovercard.com or
.aasa.org/discover.htm |
Jan 11 |
| Elks National
Foundation Most Valuable Student |
$4,000 -
$60,000 |
Merit
Scholarship based on SAT/ACT scores, Leadership, financial need. |
Jan 11 |
| Elks Nursing
Scholarship |
$1,000.00 |
Top
25% of class and bee accepted in a NC school of Nursing. |
Jan 11 |
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NC PTA Scholarship |
$1,000.00 |
Must be member of the PTA |
Jan. 15 |
| Florence Kidder
Memorial Scholarship |
$1,000 &
$3,000.00 |
For 2
students based on character, need, and scholastic record and
essay. |
Jan 18 |
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Robert C. Byrd |
up
to: $1,500.00 |
Need
based, SAT 900, GPA 3.0. School nomination required. Four can be
nominated from RJR. See Mrs. Francis |
Jan
25 |
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Jagannathan - special consideration given if
parents for Tolaram Polymers, Cookson Fibers or related
companies |
up
to $3,500.00 |
One
nominee per school. Outstanding academic achievement,
need, diverse extracurricular activities. .ncseaa.edu.
CSS Profile completed by 1-25-02. See Mrs. Francis |
Jan
25 Feb 6 & Feb 13 |
| Aubrey
Lee Brooks |
Varies |
Must
live in one of 14 countries counties, Forsyth is one.
Participating colleges: NC State, UNC-CH, or UNC-G.
Based on need. |
Jan
31 & Feb 7 |
| PTSL-Prospective
Teacher Scholarship Loan Program |
$2,500
per year |
Loan
is repaid by teaching in the public schools of NC upon
graduation. .ncpublicschools.org/scholarships |
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| L'Oreal/Family
Circle Cup "Personal Best" Scholarship |
$2,500.00 only
one in NC |
Female
Student who "makes a difference" in the lives of other
through extracurricular activities, volunteering and role
modeling. 2.0gpa |
Feb 15 |
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Lewisville Civic Club |
$1,000.00 |
2 area seniors who have distinguished themselves through
community leadership & volunteer service . |
Mar.29 2002 |
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Visiting College
Representatives
Seniors interested in these colleges
can meet with the Reps. in Guidance
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UPWARD BOUND
. . . this is a college prep program
through Winston-Salem State University geared towards motivating
students to pursue a post-secondary education. This is a year
round program. See Mrs. Amos for application.
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DEMON PROUD
. . .to provide enrichment and promote high
achievement among African-American students in the areas of Math &
Science. You must be in higher level math and science classes to
participate. ALL Saturday sessions are from 12:00 - 1:30 in the
RJR Media Center. Lunch is provided for you.
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Saturday Date |
Topic |
Presentation made by: |
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12-8 |
"Financial
Planning & Financial Consultant, Merrill Lynch" |
GOLDEN LAMB RETIREMENT VILLAGE |
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
- See Mrs. Hubbard
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM ON
MEDICINE
An extraordinary tuition program
dedicated to the early recognition of our nation's most promising
future physicians. Selected students may choose one of our
intensive, 10 day programs offered next summer in Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Houston-Galveston, LA, Philadelphia, San Francisco or
Washington, DC.
HOBY YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Sophomores interested in enhancing
leadership skills have an opportunity to spend a week in Washington,
DC -
all expenses paid.
SUMMER VENTURES IN SCIENCE &
MATH
Spend 4 weeks on select college
campus enhancing your strengths in science and math.
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ACT REGISTRATION
Registration packets in guidance or register on
line:
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Test Dates |
Registration Deadlines |
Late registration |
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February 9 |
January 4 |
Jan 5 - Jan 18 |
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April 6 |
March 1 |
March 2-March 15 |
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June 8 |
May 3 |
May 4-May 17 |
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SAT REGISTRATION
You may get
registration booklet in Guidance. You may register online:
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TEST DATES |
Registration Deadlines |
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January 26 |
December 21 |
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March 16 |
February 8 |
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May 4 |
March 29 |
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June 1 |
April 26 |
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