CDC Summer Camps

http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum is pleased to announce the 2013 summer programs: CDC Disease Detective Camp, and CDC Junior Disease Detective Camp.  Both are academic day camps held at CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Identical sessions of each camp are held twice during the summer.  Application to the camp is open to the public.  There are no camp fees, but each camper is responsible for bringing or buying his or her lunch. See below for information about each camp, and please visit http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/ for complete information, and application forms.
Please note that admission to the camps is quite competitive.  Applications are ranked by an independent panel, so it is important that essays are thoughtfully written and all required components are included.  The deadline for applications is April 5, 2013. 
Name  Session Dates in 2013  Session Length  Daily Times  Grade /Age

CDC Disease Detective Camp  
 June 17-21; or July 22-26  
  5 days  
   8:45 am-4:00 pm  
    Upcoming high-school juniors and seniors – 11th and 12th graders; age 16 by first day of camp

CDC Junior Disease Detective  Camp  
 June 10-12 or July 15-17 
  3 days  
   8:30 am-3:00 pm  
    Upcoming 7th and 8th graders

If you have further questions, please first visit http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/.  If you do not find an answer there, please contact Judy Gantt at 404 639 0831.

GGC Application Fee is waived until April 1, 2013

The dealine for the Fall 2013 semester is MAY 1, 2013. The usual application fee is being waived for new students who apply by April 1, 2013.

In order to apply to GGC, students must complete an online application at www.ggc.edu/apply.

For questions regarding the admission process, please contact the Office of Admissions at (678) 407-5313 or visit the GGC Admissions website at http://www.ggc.edu/admissions for additional information on requirements and deadlines.

April College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.

University of S Carolina @ Aiken     Tuesday, April 2     Cafeteria

Want a job, but do not know where to start?

Job Readiness Workshops
will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2011 at the

Goodwill of North Georgia, 1502 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096

 

3 Sessions

9:00am to 11:00am, 12:00pm to 2:00pm, 2:30pm to 4:30pm

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~ Dressing for Success ~ Interview Preparation ~
 ~ Resume Writing ~ Job Fair Etiquette ~

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*You must RSVP to attend one of these workshops no later than Weds., April 3rd

*You must have transportation to and from the Workshop and Job Fair

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(No T-Shirts, Jeans, Sneakers, Exposed Tattoos, or Piercings)

Job Fair

Will be held on Thursday, April 11, 10am to 2pm at the

Goodwill of North Georgia, 1502 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096

 

RSVP by Wednesday, April 3to:  

 James Bruin, Jr.            

JBruin @GwinnettWiaCrc.org            770.806.2032

Jane Scott                      

JScott @GwinnettWiaCrc.org            770.806.2068

Jennifer Abreu                

JAbreu@GwinnettWiaCrc.org            770.806.2096

                     

Need a job?

Have you ever though about being a Lifeguard?

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation

NOW HIRING

Starting Pay $9.00 per hour

Go to www. gwinnettparks.com to apply

SAT v ACT, which test is for you?

An on-demand edition of "SAT or ACT: Which Test Is Better for You?" can be found on the C2 Education page:

http://www.c2educate.com/webinar-catalog/

Northside Hospital Volunteen Prgoram

Hey Students! If you are interested in a career in the medical field, this is a great opportunity for you to earn some volunteer hours. A Volunteen is a boy or girl 14-18 years of age (must be 14 by January 1, 2013). The teens that are accepted for membership will be trained and supervised by Auxilians and hospital staff. Students will be accepted on a “first come first served” basis.  

A letter of reference or recommendation from a counselor or a teacher is required. The student is required to return the letter from the counselor or a teacher to us, in a sealed envelope.

This application contains 7 pages plus a fact sheet. This will include an application (3 pages), medical history (2 pages), absence request form, teacher recommendation form and a fact sheet (which the student may keep). The applicant will then return the above pages (without the fact sheet) plus a copy of their immunization record (again a total of 7 pages), and the recommendation envelope to the Auxiliary Office, no later than Friday, February 22, 2013.  Only complete packets will be accepted. Complete packets must be mailed or hand-delivered to the office. No faxes or emails will be accepted.

If you are interested, please see Mrs. Strickland in the 300 building for an application.

February College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.

University of West Georgia     Feb 19     Lunch

January College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.

Savannah College of Art anad Design     Jan. 17     11:00 am     Depot
Clayton State University     Jan. 22     Lunch

Upcoming College Fairs

NACAC Atlanta College Fair
Georgia World Congress Center
February 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

College fair entry is FREE and more than 200 colleges and universities will be present

More than 20 workshops across various topics will be offered.

Georgia World Congress Center charges a $10 parking fee

CLICK HERE for Student Registration.


PROBE Fair @ DHS
March 21, 2013 from 10:45 am - 12:45

During all 3 lunch periods, student will be allowed to go to the Old Gym and meet with representatives from many colleges and universities.

November College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.


College of Charleston     Nov. 6     1:15 pm     Depot
University of Alabama     Nov. 14     1:15 pm     Depot
Georgia Southwestern     Nov. 29     10:15 am     Lunch

October College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.

Valdosta State University     Oct 2     10:15 am      Lunch
Mercer University     Oct 3     10:15 am     Depot
Berry College     Oct 3     11:15 am     Depot
Army     Oct 3     10:15 am     Lunch
Mississippi State University     Oct 9     9:00 am     Depot
Columbus State     Oct 12     10:15     Lunch
Georgia College and State University     Oct 16     9:15 am     Depot
Georgia Gwinnett College     Oct 16     1:00 pm     Depot


VIP Event hosted by Wake Forest Oct 27 & 28
This event is open to minority high school seniors who are interested in learning more about the school. This is a free event, but space is limited. Please CLICK HERE for registration information.

GPC- Georgia Perimeter College Open House and Fee Waivers
Open Houses are scheduled for October 23 – 25, 2012.
Open Houses will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Campus dates are listed below.

October 23 – Alpharetta Center
October 24 – Clarkston (Bldg. N) and Newton (2N Bldg.)
October 25 – Decatur (Bldg. F) and Dunwoody (Bldg. B)

GPC is providing FREE application fee waiver cards to those prospective students who sign up in advance and attend. There is a limit of one fee waiver per household. Prospective students may CLICK HERE to sign up.

September College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.


West Georgia College and State University     Sept 4    10:15 am     Lunch
Georgia State University     Sept 4    10:00 am     Depot
Carnegie Melon University     Sept 12     8:00 am     Depot
Georgia Perimeter College     Sept 14     10:15 am      Lunch
Davidson Colelge     Sept 19    11:15 am      Depot
Auburn University     Sept 20     11:00 am     Depot
Salem College     Sept 20     8:15 am      Depot
Armstrong Atlantic State     Sept 28     10:15 am      Lunch
Vanderbuilt University     Sept 28     10:15 am     Depot

College Fair
Sept 19 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Gwinnett County Civic Center
Click Here to register

May College Visits

Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.


Georgia Southwestern University     May 16      Lunch
Valdosta University     May 16     Lunch

GGC Application FEE Waived for this Weekend Only!

Hey Senior,

Are you still not sure about plans for the fall? If not, check Georgia Gwinnett College this weekend. For this weekend only Georgia Gwinnett College is waiving the application fee. Students simply complete the application from home on Saturday or Sunday (April 28th and 29th) and the application fee of $40 is waived. So, if you are considering GGC this is the weekend to apply.

Are you interested in working with other teenagers at Gwinnett Children's Shelter?

What is the Teen Board?
A group of youth, who do service projects, activities with TEENAGE Shelter residents, and provide the Shelter with input and guidance. They are dedicated to promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle. They meet once a month for meetings has additional service projects and activities, requiring 8 additional hours each month. This is a youth-led group that makes its own decisions about projects and activities to pursue.

How Do I become a member?
Fill out the application completely. Make sure you follow directions! Applicants who Fail to follow directions on reference forms, or submit an incomplete application will not be considered for an interview or the TEEN BOARD. REFERENCES MUST BE FROM 3 NON-RELATED ADULTS, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A TEACHER OR A COUNSELOR

CLICK HERE for an application. Due March 30, 2012.

FYI on the FAFSA

Attention Seniors,

You can find everything you need to know about Financial Aid and completing the FAFSA form at FAFSA.ed.gov -IT IS FREE. IF THE SITE YOU ARE ON IS NOT FREE IT IS A SCAM.

CLICK HERE for more information and videos.

CollegeBoard and Facebook team up for Scholarship Info

My College Dollars app connects students to financial aid through Facebook.

A few of the top features of My College Dollars:
Connects students with the nearly $6 billion in available scholarship aid and $45 billion in federal and state grants;
Features video tutorials from talent and other influential experts on how to get the financial aid students need;
Connects students to existing social networks for support, guidance, and sharing and tracking each other’s progress;
Integrates a calendar to help students track important dates and milestones; and
Features a dynamic “Ask the Experts” FAQ, in which selected user questions will be answered by a panel of experts on a regular basis.

CLICK HERE to read more about this Facebook app.

Free Practice SAT Saturday, March 24

Dear Duluth High School Parents and Students:

Duluth High School will be offering a free Practice SAT on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 9:00 am for all students interested in finding out how their score currently stands on the SAT. The test is being offered by Cornerstone Academic Services, a test preparation company that has helped over 2,000 metro-Atlanta students increase their scores using official SATs. For those interested in taking the free Practice SAT, please register here.

Cornerstone Academic will also be holding a free Score Interpretation Night on Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00 pm in the theatre. Parents are requested to attend to learn how their students performed on the Practice SAT, learn about test-taking strategies, and see available options for score improvement.

For those parents who have expressed interest in SAT test preparation classes, Cornerstone Academic will be holding a 34-hour SAT Preparation Course at Duluth High School from April 9 through April 30. Since space is limited for the course, interested parents and students can register for the course here. There are flexible four-week and ten-week payment options available to help parents pay for the course.

We hope that students and parents will take advantage of this free assessment and score report.

Are you interested in attending the Terry College of Business at UGA?

The Terry College of Business is hosting two summer opportunities to rising high school juniors and seniors. Please see the attahced fliers for more information.

CLICK HERE for info on the Terry Accounting Residency Program.

CLICK HERE for info on the Terry Business Academy Program.

Both applications are due by March 30, 2012.

Please contact Mr. Randy Groomes at the Terry College of Business: 706-542-1379 or rgroomes@uga.edu for additional information.