Volunteer Opportunity

Are you interested in receiving 9-13 Community Services hours on a monthly basis next year? Are you interested in working with teenagers at the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter? If so, please view the attachment for the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter Teen Advisory Board application. This application must be submitted by Thursday, April 1st! CLICK HERE to get more information and a copy of the application.

College Probe Fair @ North Gwinnett HS

Hey Wildcats! Whether you are an underclassman and want to start researching colleges or you are a Senior and you are still unsure about what your future holds, visit the PROBE Fair at one of the schools listed below.

Parkview High School
March 9, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Collins Hill High School
March 10, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 pm

North Gwinnett High School
March 11, 2010 6:30 – 8:30 pm

DHS March College Visits

Hey Wildcats! Mrs. Strickland is setting up times for college representatives to come visit DHS and meet with students who are interested in applying to their school. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions in the Depot (located in the Counseling Office, 300 building) please see Mrs. Strickland to get a pass. If the college rep is going to be in the lunchroom there is no pass required.

Air Force March 5 10:15 Lunchroom
Georgia Southwestern March 9 10:15 Lunchroom
Columbus State University March 18 10:15 Lunchroom
North Georgia College March 22 9:15 Depot
Reinhardt College March 25 10:15 Lunchroom


Other college info....

Georgia Southern University is hosting an Open House Saturday, March 27. Reservations are required. For more information CLICK HERE .

College Goal Sunday @ Georgia Gwinnett College
Sunday, March 28, 2010
What is College Goal Sunday? It is a one-day event to help high school Seniors and their families complete the application for financial aid for education beyond high school.
Why should high school Seniors attend? To get free on-site professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); To speak with financial aid professionals about how to apply for financial aid; To get information regarding state-wide student services, admission requirements, and more!
CLICK HERE to visit the website for more information.

Duluth Community Scholarship 2010

The Duluth Community Scholarships are available to all seniors that attend DHS. The scholarship committee awards scholarships based foremost on financial need. Academic achievement, athletic participation, and involvement with school and community activities are also taken into consideration. Applicants must be eligible for admission to a technical college, two-year or four-year college, preferably in Georgia. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the application.

Scholarship Opportunity for current JUNIORS

QuestBridge Launches 2010 College Prep Scholarship

QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship levels the playing field of college admissions. It equips high-achieving low-income students with the knowledge necessary to compete for admission to the nation's most selective colleges. If you are a high school junior who has achieved academic excellence in the face of economic challenges, we encourage you to complete the College Prep Scholarship application at www.questbridge.org.

Selected students will receive one or more of the following awards:
- Full scholarships to college summer programs: 10 students will receive scholarships to summer school programs at Emory, Harvard, Notre Dame, Penn, Stanford, or Yale. The scholarships will cover the full cost of travel, tuition, and room & board.
- Individualized college admissions counseling: 40 students will each be paired with an experienced counselor from QuestBridge's staff and will receive personalized admissions advice via phone and e-mail throughout the college application process.
- College Admissions Conference invitations: 1,000 students will be invited to QuestBridge conferences at Stanford or Yale. Participants will attend workshops on how low-income students can successfully apply to leading colleges. They also will meet college admissions officers and learn more about the opportunities that QuestBridge offers.
- All-expense-paid campus visits: 100 students will have their travel expenses and room & board covered by a QuestBridge partner college to visit their campus.
- Tele-mentoring with college students: 100 students will each be paired with an Amherst College student who will provide advice about the college admissions process.

The College Prep Scholarship application is available at www.questbridge.org. The application is free of charge and is due March 29, 2010

Joint Enrollment Information

Hey Juniors!!! Do you know what Joint Enrollment is? What about the ACCEL porgram? Well, they are the same thing and allow you to begin earning college credit during your senior year in high school using HOPE scholarship money to pay for it. If you are interested in learning more about this program please check out the power point below.
CLICK HERE for the power point presentation.

FAFSA Help

SENIORS AND Parents,

The Georgia Perimeter College is hosting two parent and student sessions on how to fill out and submit the FAFSA (Free Aplication for Student Aid) form. For each session you will need to bring with you your Social Seurity card, Driver's License, and 2009 tax return. If you would like more information, please call the GCPS financial aid offices at the numbers listed below.

Decatur Campus 678-891-2510
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3-6 pm Building SA Room 3110
Dunwoody Campus 770-274-5290
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5-7 pm