Homeroom advisement CLASS OF 2020 Monday 10-3-16

Free math tutoring FREE The College of Coastal Georgia Math & Engineering Club is offering FREE math tutoring for high school students. When? 1st / 3rd Saturday of each month (Oct. 1 & 15) 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where? CCGA Correll Building – 2nd Floor (School of Education) This is a great opportunity to get homework help, study for tests, and brush up on skills for the upcoming SAT and ACT. No appointment necessary!

Voice of Democracy Essay Contest **Due by 3:00 PM on Friday, 10/28/16** If you’re proud to be an American, a history buff, or just love to write (hopefully everyone fits in one or more of those categories), I would highly recommend taking advantage of this Essay Contest. This national contest is for students in grade 9 – 12 and offers an opportunity to win up to $30,000!!! The essay is to be typed and then you must record yourself reading it and save it to a CD between 3 – 5 minutes long. The theme this year is: “My Responsibility to America” Come pick up more information in the Counseling Office!

COLLEGE RECRUITMENT VISITS THIS MONTH: Georgia SW State Tuesday Oct. 4th All Lunches Augusta University Tuesday Oct. 11th All lunches University of Alabama Friday oct. 14th all lunches Vorhees college thurs oct. 20th 11:45 – Career ctr Vanderbilt univ wed oct 26th 8:40 - Career ctr All seniors are encouraged to come to the cafeteria to talk with college recruiters. Recruiters are here during all 3 lunches – unless marked otherwise. This is a great opportunity to get questions answered about the college admission process!!

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines Omega Psi Phi Fraternity International High School Essay Contest Due: October 15, 2016 Award Amount: $5,000 (Complete Application and information available in the Counseling Office) Want more information about LOCAL Scholarships? PLEASE visit the Scholarships & College Planning Tab on Mrs. Barrow’s Website!!

Do you walk to school every day? Students, Teachers, and Counselors from GMS and GA will meet @ 7:30 Let’s walk together on Walk to School Day!