Scholarships to Apply to Over Christmas Break

Students - Remember Mrs. Butts emailed you your transcript if any of these scholarships asks you to upload one. Always use your weighted GPA unless the scholarship asks different. Have someone proof read any essay or open ended responses. Email me over the break if you need help!


All-Ink due December 31st

http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx


American Dental Hygienists Association February 1st

http://www.adha.org/ioh/programs/scholarships.htm


Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships due Feb 12th

http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/index.php/scholarships


Linly Heflin Women's Scholarship due Jan 10th

http://www.linlyheflin.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Scholarship-Application-2014.pdf


Mensa Foundation Scholarship due Jan 15th

http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/


Ronald McDonald due Jan 21st

http://www.rmhdesmoines.org/scholarships-grants/scholarship-application/

Young Entrepreneur Awards Deadline Dec 18th

Young Entrepreneur Awards

Deadline Dec 18th

(Students who have started their own business) 

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded over 2,400 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling more than $2.5 million.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. Additionally, the student must enter their freshman year at an accredited twoor four year university, college or vocational/technical institute during the Fall 2014

 

Apply Here

 http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards#NOMINATE 

Broaden Your College Options!

There are many schools out there beyond Troy, Alabama, and Auburn. Many schools in our area offer scholarships for ACT scores lower than the "Big Three".

President's, Trustee's, and Founder's Scholarships

Freshmen applicants only
ACT scores of 23 and over (SAT of 1590 and over)
Range: $3500- Full tuition.
Competition for these scholarships will be done through on-campus interviews February 16, 2013.

Link to Faulkner's Scholarships: http://www.faulkner.edu/finaid/scholarships.aspx

Four different scholarships ranging from 6 credits to full tuition. Deadline March 1st

Link to Enterprise's Scholarships: http://www.escc.edu/index.php/financial-aid/financial-aid-home

Three full tuition types of scholarships and pages of others. Apply online by March 1st

Link to Jacksonville State University Scholarships: http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/types.html

College Counts Scholarship Due March 19th

WEBSITE: collegecountsalabama.com/ Deadline: March 19, 2014 – 11:59 PM CST AWARD DETAILS: AWARDS OF $4,000 FOR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE ENROLLEES AND $2,000 FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE ENROLLEES. . . . . . . . . . . AWARD IS ONE-TIME, NON-RENEWABLE AND GRANTED ON A SEMESTER BASIS IN THE FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship: Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2014 Be a U.S. citizen Be an Alabama resident Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2014 Demonstrate financial need Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 Have an ACT score of 26 or below (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)

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AUM - ACT Review - Next Session is in February

From the AUM ACT Review Website: 
http://ce.aum.edu/youth-programs/act-review

ACT Review

Why take an ACT Prep Course?

Know What to Expect

Any exam is difficult if you don't know what to expect. Studying the test format and completing
multiple practice tests will go a long way toward preparing you for exam day.

Refresh Your Memory

The ACT covers years' worth of curriculum and you may have forgotten some key material. Our skill review will refresh your memory for each exam section, focusing on the most frequently tested concepts.

Master Your Nerves

Most people feel anxious when being tested, which can have a negative impact on their score. We'll help you recognize the signs of anxiety and share techniques to manage your nerves.

Affordable

Exams are expensive. Why invest your money to take the ACT and then not prepare for the big day? Our ACT Prep Course is affordable when compared to other options.

To Improve You’re Score!

You could try it alone, but why take the chance? When it comes down to it, you want to improve your score and maximize your chances of getting into the college of your choice. A higher ACT score can open up more options for your future! Even if your test score is high enough to get you admitted to college, a few more points may put you in the running for merit aid, money given out by colleges based on your accomplishments. ACT Prep Courses help you improve your performance on one of the most important tests you'll ever take. You're more likely to get admitted into the college of your dreams if your ACT score is above average. In simple words: scoring well on the ACT tests increases your chances of a better, cheaper education.

What Students and Parents Say About AUM’s ACT Review

"I liked the atmosphere of the program. When I walked in the building everyone was very helpful
in showing me where I was supposed to go. My instructor helped our group with any questions
we had about the material. She also was very excited that we were there and was ready to help
us." -Jerry Howard

"My daughter took the ACT Math Review and thought it was awesome. She said the teacher
went through many questions and explained them." - Anonymous

"Our family is doing a bit of celebrating tonight as Mark was able to raise his ACT score 3 points. He had been hovering at the 27 mark for his last two tries and came in at a whopping 30 on his last. Would you kindly accept my appreciation, and pass along to the others responsible for the class also.” - Bart Lassiter

"My daughter, Abigail, an honor student at Saint James High School was down on herself after taking the ACT. She had one on one tutoring after her fist try which improved her score 2 points. This was not enough for her so we decided to try the AUM  continuing education 3 week ACT Review class. This class helped her so much that her her overall score went up 5 points! Her sub scores improved from 4-7 points each. The program not only helped her improve but gave her the confidence she needed to tackle this test. She now has scholarship money to major universities. We are so glad we encouraged her to try this course! Thanks again!!" - Robin Greenberg

Click Here to Register for ACT Prep Course!

Current ACT Review Course Schedule:

Winter/Spring Dates (2014)
ACT Review – February Classes – Monday through Thursday – 6:00 to 8:00 PM – Room 211, CLL

• February 10-13 – ACT Math – Melinda Estes, Instructor
• February 17-20 – ACT Science – Robert Estes, Instructor
• February 24-27 – ACT Language – Christy Glassford, Instructor

ACT Review – March Classes – Monday through Thursday – 6:00 to 8:00 PM - Room 211, CLL

• March 3-6 – ACT Math – Melinda Estes, Instructor
• March 10-13 – ACT Language – Christy Glassford, Instructor
• March 17-20 – ACT Science – Robert Estes, Instructor

ACT Review – April Classes – Monday through Thursday – 6:00 to 8:00 PM - Room 211, CLL

• April 14-17 – ACT Math – Melinda Estes, Instructor
• April 21-24 – ACT Science – Robert Estes, Instructor
• April 28- May 1 – ACT Language – Christy Glassford, Instructor

ACT Review – May Classes – Monday through Thursday – 6:00 to 8:00 PM – Room 211, CLL

• May 5-8 – ACT Math – Melinda Estes, Instructor
• May 12-15 – ACT Language – Melinda Estes, Instructor

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award Deadline Dec 30th

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award
Deadline: December 30th, 2013
Award Value: $500

The main goal of the Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award is to encourage students to make a positive contribution to their individual communities, while providing scholarship awards to those who have done so over the previous 12 months.

ELIGIBILITY

A) Be between the ages of 16 and 22 on December 30th, 2013

B) A student must also possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher in his/her last academic year.

C) A student must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within his/her community over the last 12 months. Please ensure that you have completed this amount of hours and that a person within the organization(s) is willing to confirm that you have volunteered this amount of time. (Note that we will only contact the organization(s) in the event that you are chosen as the scholarship award winner.)

D) A student must be a resident of Canada or the United States and must attend a school in Canada or the United States.



Read more about Eligibility: Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award by www.odenzamarketinggroupvolunteeraward.com




http://www.odenzamarketinggroupvolunteeraward.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_volunteer_award.php

AXA Scholarships - Deadlines Dec 15 and Feb 1st

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html

AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with US News & World Report

The 2014 program is underway. Apply online.

APPLY EARLY: only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.

The application deadline is December 15, 2013, but if 10,000 applications are received

before that date, the program will automatically close.

Winners on the State and National levels

State Winners

Fifty-two winners – one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico – are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each.

National Winners

From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000. This brings the top AXA Achievers total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.

Our scholarships winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: 

Ambition and drive 

Determination to set and reach goals 

Respect for self, family and community 

Ability to succeed in college 

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program

The 2014 program is underway. Apply online.

APPLY EARLY: only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.

The application deadline is February 1, 2014, but if 10,000 applications are received

before that date, the program will automatically close.

Selection of winners, known as AXA Achievers, is made by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America.

An AXA Achiever must demonstrate: 

Ambition and drive 

Determination to set and reach goals 

Respect for self, family and community 

Ability to succeed in college 

Community Volunteer Opportunity: Outdoors Without Limits

Outdoors without Limits is hosting a Southeast Alabama hunting event in Crenshaw County on Friday and Saturday, December 13^th and 14^th, 2013.  Registration for the hunt starts on Friday at 8:00 am.  Lunch will be served Friday for all hunters and volunteers.  Saturday morning, everyone will enjoy a breakfast, lunch and dinner together as well.  Friday night, there will be a banquet featuring a Silent & Live auction! 

We need YOU to volunteer to help make this “first of its kind in Crenshaw County”…a success.  We are asking for volunteers that can help assist the disabled/handicapped hunters into their hunting locations both days, we need monetary donations, we need cakes for the desserts, and most of all, we need items for the silent auction! We are also in need of Landowners willing to give hunting spots for the hunters (one million dollar general liability policy that covers the landowner from any liability provided by OWL).  Donations of any kind will be greatly appreciated. Your efforts will be greatly blessed.

Tickets for the banquet on Friday night will be sold also to the public should you be interested in attending and bidding at the auction.  There will be lots of items that will make wonderful Christmas gifts including guns that will be auctioned off.

Crenshaw County Ag Center

Airport Road, Luverne, Alabama

           “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the

                                         interests of others”    Philippians 2:4  

Contact Info:

Emmett Gomillion 334-403-7402

  Brian Rayborn 334-429-0087

outdoorswithoutlimits.net

Playing with Purpose Awards Deadline Feb 1st

This scholarship application is available for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who meet the following criteria:

1. Maintain a "C" average or higher
2. Varsity level athlete
3. Committed to the Christian faith

Apply online here: http://www.allamericanaward.org/index

Deadline February 1st!

Coca Cola Scholarships - Apply by Oct 31st

Coca Cola offers scholarships each year to high school seniors with a 3.0 or better GPA.

To apply go to http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs

Deadline is October 31st!

"The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities."

Deadline October 2nd - Wendy's Heisman Scholarship (Athletes)

One of our seniors was awarded this scholarship last year!

Apply Online by October 2nd

www.wendysheisman.com

Requirements:

B average or above

Participate in one sport or more

Students: Online Safety Tips from the Alabama State Counseling Department

ONLINE SAFETY TIPS FOR STUDENTS
HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL

School supply lists include plenty of items that will help set students up for success. Pencils, papers, notebooks, and calculators are important, but some of the most useful back to school supplies do not go in a backpack. Going back to school means many students will access the Internet both at school and at home. Teachers, parents, and other adults can provide students the following online safety tips, from

Stop.Think.Connect.’s parent and teacher resources:

Do not share personal information. Keep personal information about yourself private. This includes information about your family members, your school, your telephone number, and your address.

Be careful what you write or upload. Think twice before you post or say anything online. Once it is out in cyberspace, it is there forever. Do not post anything that you would not want your family, other students, teachers, or current and future employers to see!

Connect with care. Do not click on links or open emails from people you do not know.

Cyber criminals use emails and links that look okay to lure people into clicking. If you think an offer is too good to be true, it probably is.

Use strong passwords. Try not to use the same password for multiple sites. Make passwords strong and change them often.

Keep your belongings safe. Lock your computer and mobile phone.

Be a good online citizen. Understand that what you do online is the same as what you do in person. Be careful what you post or say about others.

Speak up! If you see something bad or inappropriate online, are contacted by someone you do not know or do not want to talk to, or see cyber-bullying take place, do not try to retaliate or get involved. Talk to a trusted adult and work together on how to solve the problem.

Many Stop. Think. Connect. National Network and Cyber Coalition Partners have additional online and computer safety resources for children and students, including Netsmartz Workshop, Connect Safely, iKeepSafe, and Savvy Cyber Kids.

Smith Scholarships Deadline Jan 15th

Seniors only

C+ GPA

Plan to attend a 4 year school (Except nursing, must be an accredited 2 year)

Significant family or community contribution

Must have taken the ACT

www.smithscholarships.com

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AAFEPA Scholarship Due October 18th

**The copies of this scholarship application are available in Mrs. Butts' office**

Alabama Association of Federal Program Administrators

On behalf of the AAFEPA organization, we are excited to offer a scholarship opportunity to you and your colleagues. The scholarships are in honor of two AAFEPA Presidents: Leo Brown and Joan Buckley. Both of these charter members provided much leadership and dedicated much of their time and talents to move our association forward as a professional organization.

• Persons eligible for the Leo Brown Scholarship are senior students presently enrolled in a public school or students currently enrolled as freshmen in an accredited college or university. The student should be pursuing a degree in education.
• Persons eligible for the Joan Buckley Scholarship are senior students presently enrolled in a public school or students currently enrolled as freshmen in an accredited college or university. The student may be pursuing a degree in any area of their interest.

As a member of AAFEPA, please help us distribute this application to all eligible and interested persons in your school district. The completed application is due October 18, 2013 to Margaret Mastin, Scholarship Chairperson.

Nominations should be sent to:

Margaret Mastin

P.O. Box 744

Boaz, Alabama 35957

If you have any questions please call Margaret Mastin at 256-582-3171, 256-572-7041 or email Margaretmastin@gmail.com

AAFEPA

ALABAMA Association of Federal Education Program Administrators

Scholarship Program

Purpose

The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support post-secondary education for qualifying seniors or high school graduates who are attending their first year of college. The recipient of the scholarship will be a student who:

1. Exemplifies the following characteristics.

• leadership within at least one school, community, or church activity

• involvement in extracurricular activities

• evidence of positive character, integrity, and leadership traits

2. Has attained the following achievements.

• an overall minimum academic record of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

• a demonstrated commitment to learning

• a successful experience working with children/young people

Eligibility

Candidates for the AAFEPA scholarship will be selected by the AAFEPA district representatives. Each district may select candidates to represent their district for the state scholarship program.

1. An eligible student must be one of the following:

• a high school senior who plans to enroll in an accredited college

or university

• a freshman currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

2. An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to school, academics and

community activities.

3. An eligible student must meet all criteria outlined in the purpose section of this

document.

Selection Process

Scholarship winners will be selected based upon the following areas of equal point value:

• High school or college transcript from spring 2013 (20 points)
• Extracurricular activities/leadership activities within the community or church (20 points)
• 3 letters of recommendation, including one letter from a faculty member (20 points)
• Demonstration of financial need (20 points)
• A 300 word (maximum) essay outlining his/her leadership and future goals (20 points)

The student’s application and companion forms must be received by the scholarship chairperson by October 18, 2013

About The Scholarships

AAFEPA offers two scholarships: the Leo Brown Scholarship and the Joan Buckley Scholarship. The AAFEPA Board of Directors established awards in honor of these individuals to recognize their outstanding contributions to the goals of the AAFEPA organization and the students the organization represents. Mr. Brown and Dr. Buckley demonstrated and provided exemplary leadership and dedication to both AAFEPA and the NAFEPA organizations.

• The scholarship grants are $1500.00 and will be awarded at the AAFEPA annual conference in November.
• The scholarship grants are available only for the 2014-2015
• The individual selected to receive Scholarships will also represent our state. Their applications will be submitted as Alabama’s candidates to compete for the three NAPEPA Scholarships. 

Horatio Alger Scholarship due by October 25th

CLICK TO ENLARGE DETAIL PAGE

Interested in Construction? Check out this Scholarship!

Students wishing to study the building trades are invited to apply for a scholarship from the Alabama Home Builders (AHB) Foundation. The deadline for submitting a scholarship application is March 15, 2013.


The AHB Foundation, an arm of the Home Builders Association of Alabama, awards scholarships to students who desire to study the building trades at any two-year, four-year, or technical school in Alabama. Trades include brick masonry, carpentry, roofing, electrical technology, HVAC, and others.


To apply for a scholarship, one must be an Alabama resident who is pursuing a construction-related degree. The Foundation will accept applications from high school students, as well as students attending accredited community or junior colleges, technical or trade schools, and four-year universities in Alabama. The purpose of the scholarship program is to enlist Alabama’s top students into the home building and remodeling industries.

Scholarship applications may be downloaded from the Foundation website, www.ahbfoundation.org , or you may call the Home Builders Association of Alabama at 1-800-745-4222 to request an application. For questions about the scholarship process, contact Artemis Moore (artemismoore@hbaa.org) or Debbie Baxley (debbiebaxley@hbaa.org) at 1-800-745-4222.

New Diploma Options

These are frequently asked questions taken directly from the State Department of Education website:

New Alabama High School Diploma

Frequently Asked Questions

January 18, 2013

1. When will the new diploma be implemented?

• This will apply to all students beginning with the ninth-grade class in 2013-14.

2. Are school systems allowed to have a locally developed tiered diploma (Magna Cum Laude, etc.)?

• Yes.

3. Will this replace all variations of the diploma as in the advanced diploma?

• Yes. Local education agencies (LEAs) may add endorsements.

4. What is the purpose in making this change?

• The purpose for the change is to allow more flexibility for students in pursuing their interests. There are many differences in the courses students may take with this diploma; everyone will not take the same courses just because there is one diploma. Also, LEAs may add requirements for additional diplomas.

5. Will any high stakes test be attached to the requirements for receiving this diploma?

•  No.

6. How do we obtain approval for locally developed courses to count as an equivalent course?

• Locally developed CTE courses must be submitted to the CTE Section.
• Locally developed core courses (Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies) must be submitted to the Curriculum Section.
• Once submitted to either Section, a cross-sectional team will review courses for alignment to standards and approval for equivalent credit.

7. What are the CTE equivalent courses that can be used to satisfy math, science, Computer Application, or CTE requirements?

• Currently, there are only equivalent courses for science. They are:

o Aquascience—Aquaculture Science

o Chemistry—Chemistry of Food

o Environmental Science—Environmental Management

o Forensic Science—Forensic and Criminal Investigations

o Genetics—Introduction to Biotechnology

o Human Anatomy and Physiology—Human Body Structures and Functions

o Botany-Plant Biotechnology


8. Can a CTE course be used to meet the math requirement and also be used to meet the CTE/Foreign Language/Arts Ed requirement?

•  Yes, it could be used to meet the requirement, but a student cannot earn two credits for the same course. So, the student would have the opportunity to earn an additional credit. Also, the CTE class must be an approved equivalent course for math.

9. Under math requirements, what is meant by “or its equivalent” after the Algebra II requirement?

• Algebra II, Algebra II with Trigonometry, or an approved equivalent course is required. Currently, a course is being developed as an equivalent option for Algebra II.

10. Is there a minimum level of math required for graduation?

• Yes. The minimum level is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Algebra II with Trigonometry, or the equivalent of any of these and one additional math course.

11. What sort of credentials or certificates will be required of CTE teachers whose courses meet the requirements to count as a math or science credit? How will this affect HQ status?

• The current requirements of certification remain in place at this time.

12. How will the new diploma affect HQ? Will there be any flexibility as it relates to HQ for any of the subject areas?

• At this time, HQ remains in place. However, we are pursuing what can be done related to HQ flexibility.

13. Currently, students can choose either 3 CTE courses for the AHSD/Advanced Career and Technical Endorsement or the AHSD/Career and Technical Endorsement (based on which math the student completes) or an Advanced Academic Endorsement by adding two of the same foreign language courses.

a. With the new diploma, can the student choose any of the following combinations?

• 2 Foreign Language courses (same language) and 1 CTE or 1 Art course = 3

• 3 CTE courses and no foreign language and no Art = 3

• 2 CTE courses and 1 foreign language or 1 Art course = 3

• 1 CTE course, 1 foreign language and 1 ART = 3

• Yes; however, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders in 2013-14 will follow previous requirements.

b. Will students still be required to take an Arts Education course?

• No.

14. There was much discussion about the two courses in CTE, foreign language and/or art. Some administrators believe the arts may suffer from loss of enrollment. What was the rationale for grouping these together? Many students have an interest in two or three of these areas.

• Actually, this should foster greater opportunity for arts classes. There should be enough elective credits available for students to take additional courses in subjects of interest including art. Also, students may choose to take two sequential courses in one area and one additional course in another area or all three in one area.

15. If students are “encouraged” to take two courses in sequence in CTE, Art, or a foreign language, does that mean that taking one of each type course is also allowed (although not encouraged)?

• Yes, it is allowed. Some pathways may require two courses in the same area, for example a CTE pathway, in order to achieve certification/credentials in a specific CTE field.

16. What happens if a student transfers and the student had chosen not to take a foreign language at the previous school and the new school requires a foreign language?

• Foreign Language is not a requirement for the Alabama High School Diploma. Each district determines how to fairly acknowledge previously earned credits.

17. According to the CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education credits to be acquired, is it a possibility that a student could complete high school with three (3) years of foreign language? In other words, they can graduate without taking either art or a foreign language.

• Yes.

18. For clarification―this reflects THREE consecutive years of the same foreign language to graduate. Is that accurate? This would be a change necessitating the hiring of more teachers.

• No. A student may take three consecutive years of foreign language, arts, or CTE. However, he/she may choose to take only one of each.

19. What Arts Education courses can fulfill the Arts Education requirement(s)?

• Any courses from the Alabama Course of Study: Arts Education.

20. Does the Career Preparedness Course have to be taught in ninth grade? Does it have to be taught as a one credit course?

• No, each LEA is encouraged to determine the most appropriate grade for the course to be offered for students.
• It is a one-credit course, but it may be taught as two one-half credits. In other words, students may take the Part A–College and Career Planning/Computer Applications portion in one grade and then Part B–Financial Literacy can be taught in a different grade. Or, the course can be taught as a whole credit in Grades 9-12.
• Outcomes for this class are the most important factor to consider. This can be one of the most important courses that students take to help them plan and prepare for college and careers.

21. Will the Online Experience no longer be required when the proposed Alabama High School Diploma is adopted?

• There is no indication that this requirement would be dropped. This requirement can be satisfied in the new Career Preparedness course.

22. Will we be able to offer Business Technology Applications (BTA) in the eighth grade? Would we be able to offer personal finance in the eighth grade?

• BTA may be offered in Grade 8 with an approved waiver from the ALSDE. This course offers foundation standards for Personal Finance. The financial literacy component of the new Career Preparedness course is very rigorous and may only be taught in Grades 9-12.

23. Can we still issue an AOD in May to a student who has met all the requirements of the AOD?

• Yes, the new diploma will not be available until the beginning of the school year 2013-14. Meaning, the first group to take advantage of the new diploma will be ninth graders beginning with the 2013-14 school year.

24. When the IEP Teams meet in the spring to develop the annual IEP, how will we complete the transition page of the IEP that includes selecting a diploma option and determining a course of study/program credits to be earned? Was it revised to have just the one diploma option?

• At this time, the form has not been revised. For next year’s 10th and 11th grade students who are currently pursuing an AOD, the ALSDE will allow LEAs to issue a regular diploma to students who have earned course credit for the AOD. For ninth graders in the 2013-14 school year, the IEP Team should choose the AHSD because that will be the only option available when they graduate.

25. Will the work component be a requirement for students with disabilities?

• Cooperative Education Seminar/Work-Based Experience will be required for any students with disabilities earning core credits through Essentials/Life Skills courses (formerly known as AOD courses).

26. Can we count the AOD students as graduates this school year?

• Yes.

27. Will this be the last year of AOD or will current 9th, 10th, and 11th special education students that are currently working toward an AOD remain on AOD until they graduate?

• Students currently working toward an AOD who will be 10th and 11th graders next year may receive a regular diploma if they earn course credit for the AOD. Ninth graders in 2013-14 will be the first class to work towards the new diploma.

28. Will AOD students be required to take the AHSGE to earn a regular diploma?

• This year’s 12th graders and next year’s 12th graders will be required to take the AHSGE as their nondisabled peers must do to earn a diploma.

29. Will the content/curriculum standards for special education and regular education students be the same or will there be a Curriculum Guide similar to the ones that are in place now for AOD students?

• There are Curriculum Guides for special education students. The guides can be found at http://alex.state.al.us/specialed/curriculum.html.
• All students must follow the requirements of the selected pathway leading to the Alabama High School Diploma. We anticipate continuing to develop the Curriculum Guides as the Alabama Courses of Study are revised.

30. Are only IDEA eligible students able to take the “AOD/Essential Coursework” Pathway classes or are we opening up this pathway/coursework to nondisabled students?

• Nondisabled students may take Essential courses/Life Skills courses as per the student’s four-year plan.

31. Will special education students who receive the regular/standard diploma be able to return to school to work on transition skills even though they have received a “terminal” diploma?

• Yes, we would still require LEAs to allow students who received a regular diploma through the “AOD/Essential coursework” pathway or “AAA” pathway to return to school to work on transitional/life skills until age 21.

32. When will training be scheduled for Special Education Coordinators on the proposed Alabama High School Diploma?

• Training for all school personnel will be determined at a later date.

33. Will the students on certificates be involved in this or will this be an IEP Team’s decision for those students with cognitive deficits?

• Yes, Alternate Achievement Standards courses for these students will count toward the required credits for graduation.

34. Have plans been made for articulating the new requirements to two- and four-year colleges in the state of Alabama?

• Yes.

35. Will you provide LEAs with College- and Career-Choice forms for building student educational plans and explaining the new diploma requirements to the community and parents?

• Yes.

Interested in Education? Check out this scholarship!

SSA is excited to be able to continue awarding $13,000 in scholarships this year: 

$1,000 each to four (4) Alabama educators intending to become administrators and

$1,000 each to nine (9) high school seniors planning to major in education.  

(PLEASE NOTE:  Student scholarship recipients are ONLY selected by SSA's nine superintendents who were named as 2013 Superintendent of the Year District Finalists).

ADMINISTRATOR SCHOLARSHIPS:

Because SSA recognizes the need to attract qualified persons into the field of school administration, SSA solicits applications from Alabama educators who are pursuing graduate degrees in school administration from an in-state public college or university.  The degree may be at the M.S./M.A., A.A./Ed.S., or Ed.D/Ph.D. levels, and the recipient may be either a teacher, counselor, or an aspiring administrator.  The Administrator Scholarship Application is attached so please feel free to forward this email to your principals, teachers, and counselors. 

This application is also available on SSA’s website at www.ssaonline.org. 

The application deadline is April 5^th and is clearly stated on the Administrator Scholarship Application. No faxed applications will be accepted.

Interested in Broadcast Television or Digital Media? Check out this Scholarship!

FOX10 and CW55 Invite Students Pursuing Degrees in Broadcast Television or Digital Media to Apply for LIN Media’s Minority Scholarship and Training Program

Mobile, AL, February 20, 2013 – WALA FOX10 and WFNA CW55 announced today that its parent company, LIN Media, is now accepting applications for its Minority Scholarship and Training Program and will award one broadcast television scholarship/internship and one digital media scholarship/internship in April 2013, to commence in Summer 2013.

Each student will receive a two-year scholarship for up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year, which can be used toward tuition, fees, books, and room and board. In addition, LIN Media will provide each student with hands-on training through a paid internship program at one of its television stations around the country. The Minority Scholarship recipients will be assigned full-time positions at LIN Media upon graduation and successful completion of the training program.

Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2013. The application and criteria for LIN Media's Minority Scholarship and Training Program can be accessed via the Company’s web site: http://www.linmedia.com/contact-us/minority-scholarship-program/.

LIN Media's Minority Scholarship and Training Program is an integral part of the Company's strategy to strengthen its talent base and deepen connections within its local communities by building on the cultural diversity of its workforce. LIN Media has been awarding two-year scholarships to ambitious students since 1998.

Scholarship Deadlines Closing In!

Many of our students are eligible to apply for the new College Counts Alabama scholarship.

http://collegecountsalabama.com/



Requirements:

GPA: 2.75

ACT: 26 or BELOW


Rewards:


$2000 for 2 year college

$4000 for 4 year college



What you need to do:

1st Apply for a government pin at www.pin.ed.gov

2nd Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

3rd Get Mrs. Butts to email you a pdf of your transcript

4th Upload the first two pages of your parents' 1040
(NOTE: you can only upload ONE document, so you need to upload the pages seperately and then save them as one .zip file. See Mrs. Butts if you need help)

5th Fill out the College Counts application online at http://collegecountsalabama.com  

LBW Scholarships Deadline April 4th!

DEADLINE APRIL 4th

If you are interested in attending LBW you should also complete the application for their many scholarships:


You can either complete a paper copy from Mrs. Butts' office or complete it online.
http://www.lbwcc.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.aspx

You will need:

1. To have completed the FAFSA
     (Appply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov)
     (Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov)
2. An electronic or printed copy of your official transcript
3. For the Honors scholarships, your will need 2 letters of recommendation
4. Have compelted an application for admission into LBW: http://www.lbwcc.edu/Uploads/users/589/files/LBWCC_Application_Layout%201.pdf


NOTE: If you are intending to join LBW's Health Science Program, you must be admitted SEPERATELY. The applications are on the left of the page: http://www.lbwcc.edu/academics/careertechnical_division/programs.aspx



Ambassador Scholarships


Ambassadors serve as official hosts for LBW Community College activities and public events held in the College’s service area. To qualify, an applicant must have a 3.5 GPA or 90 average or higher on his or her high school transcripts. The applicant must submit a completed application form, two letters of reference, a brief essay, and participate in an on-campus interview. Click here to view detailed information regarding selection criteria.


Athletic Scholarships

The College awards Athletic Scholarships in baseball, men's and women's basketball and softball. Interested applicants should contact the appropriate coach for further information.
Baseball Coach, Steve Helms at 334.881.2203 or shelms@lbwcc.edu
Basketball Coach, Ricky Knight at 334.881.2202 or rknight@lbwcc.edu
Softball Coach, Candace Tucker at 334.881.2203 or ctucker@lbwcc.edu


Dual Enrollment Scholarships

Provided by the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Foundation and the MacArthur State Technical College Foundation, these scholarships are for those students who plan to enroll in dual enrollment courses at LBWCC in Fall or Spring Semesters. To qualify, a student must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Career Tech Dual Enrollment scholarships may also be available, contingent on grant funds from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development. Click here to view more information regarding the Dual Enrollment Scholarships and here to download the Dual Enrollment Scholarship Application.

 
Foundation Scholarships

Both the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Foundation and the MacArthur State Technical College Foundation provide a variety of scholarships to qualified and deserving students. Depending on the scholarship, applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or 3.0. To apply, complete the LBWCC scholarship application, and submit two letters of reference or endorsements from any of the following: high school faculty (teacher, coach, sponsor, principal, or counselor), or an unrelated adult. Some scholarships have specific or additional requirements.


Honors Program Scholarships

The LBWCC Honors Program is designed to develop the abilities and potential of highly motivated students as they begin their academic studies and prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university. For entrance into the Honors Program and for scholarship consideration, students will be evaluated using an essay, interview, grade point average, and letters of recommendation.


Performing Arts - Arts Scholarship

Performing Arts – Art Scholarships are awarded to students who perform over and above those requirements normally expected for Art students. To qualify, a student must have a 2.5 GPA and submit a Portfolio Submission Form along with artistic portfolio. Interested students may click here to download the Portfolio Submission Form. The portfolio should include a brief artist’s statement describing what the student hopes to accomplish through his/her artwork. Portfolio submissions will be accepted at the end of March each year.


Performing Arts - Drama Scholarship

Performing Arts – Drama Scholarships are awarded to students who have interest in Drama/Performing Arts.


To qualify, a student must have a 2.5 GPA and must interview with faculty sponsor during spring semester.


Performing Arts - Music Scholarship

Performing Arts – Music Scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of musical ability, integrity, and leadership to students who perform over and above those requirements normally expected for an Ensemble student. To qualify, a student must have a 2.5 GPA and participate in the Ensemble auditions which are held in March or April each year. Click here to view Ensemble Audition Requirements.


Presidential Academic Scholarships

Presidential Honors Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated high academic abilities. A student must plan to attend the Greenville Campus and a minimum 3.5 GPA is required for consideration.


Presidential Technical Scholarships

Presidential Technical Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated academic abilities, have financial need, and intend to pursue a program of study in a technical based field. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be considered. Recipients MUST enroll in a Short-Certificate, Certificate, or Associate in Applied Science Degree Program.


Senior Adult Scholarships

Senior Adult Scholarships are for individuals who are 60 years of age or older who meet the LBWCC admission requirements. Student must enroll for credit; may receive scholarship only one time per course. Contact Donna Bass at (334) 881-2272 or Wanda Bass at (334) 493-5338.


Technical Waivers

In response to local job market demands, the college has established technical waivers for high-demand, high-growth technical fields. The number of awards per technical program is based on available enrollment slots and the annual demand for workers in the technical field. Technical waivers are intended to address worker shortages and are not considered as competitive scholarship awards. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be considered. Recipients MUST enroll in a Certificate or Associate in Applied Science Degree Program.

2013 LBW Career and College Fairs

Students learned about career, college, and training activities in our area. 

Click on the pictures for a larger version.