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From the Counseling Office……
Ambassador Program: High School students, would you like to participate in a prestigious leadership program? The UH ambassador program is for you! This brand-new program is led by high schoolers from 9th to 12th grade, which includes several leadership activities such as public speaking and contributing to the community in several ways. Come visit us at the Club Expo on Thursday, July 30th, or come to Ms. Shaw's office for more information and to pick up an ambassador application, which will be due on August 10th. We encourage you to apply and become part of this distinguished and honorable program
College Catalogs & Applications
New college catalogs, applications, and information are received each day. Come by the counseling office to browse the catalog shelf or the college files. Materials may be checked out for use.
College Applications & Recommendations
The Common Application makes it easy to apply to multiple colleges and universities through one application. Access the application at www.commonapp.org. You will need email addresses for the people you would like to invite to recommend you.
Students heading to Northeast for the Fall should see the attached flier!
Good morning!
Please see attached for a reminder to share with your students. Northeast State is hosting a special Registration Blast on June 3rd for new Northeast State students who need to test, register, and complete orientation before starting classes in the fall. Call 423.323.0229 for more information.
Thank you!
Jim Henrichs
Director of Enrollment Services and Campus Information
Northeast State Community College
2425 Highway 75, PO Box 246
Blountville, TN 37617
It's enrollment confirmation time in Tennessee!
This Friday, May 1, will mark our deadline for confirmation of enrollment in the fall 2015 family of Tennessee Volunteers. We are proud to welcome this new class which includes a strong academic profile worthy of the Volunteer name. Your confirmed students should be proud to be part of such a prestigious and close-knit family and we are proud to welcome them to our campus. A Big Orange congratulations to you and your students is most certainly in order.
Please alert your unconfirmed students of the May 1 deadline and direct them to our office if they have any questions. We would be honored to welcome them into the Volunteer family. As the school year comes to a close, please remind confirmed students to register for housing and select a summer orientation session to attend. These two actions are sometimes forgotten in the excitement of confirming, but are still very important. Questions regarding these steps can be answered by our office.
Finally, THANK YOU for another phenomenal year of recruitment. We are so grateful to have counselors like you shepherding these high school students into the next phase of their education. The guidance that you provide changes lives and you are truly appreciated by everyone in our office. Please contact us if we can ever be of assistance.
Thanks again, and as always…
Taylor Thomas
Coordinator of Student Affairs
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The University of Tennessee Knoxville
Direct: 865-974-1192
EOC Make-up Mandatory - End of Course Exams Mandatory: All EOC Make Ups will be on Friday, May 8th, in Meeting Room 6 of the Culp Center. This will be the ONLY make-up opportunity. If students will require a make-up for more than one test please let Ms. Shaw know ASAP so that she can schedule it. Also, please remember that this exam counts as 25% of their second semester grade so make-up is mandatory
College Visit: Juniors and seniors, a representative from Sewanee is visiting today (Tuesday, April 7th)
Please join us for our 2015
Spring Open House
on Saturday, April 11. This day is designed to give prospective students a comprehensive overview of the design programs of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Architecture and Design.
Prospects and families can enjoy a lunch followed by program overviews, facility tours, faculty presentations, and discussions with student leaders and program chairs in the award-winning UT Art + Architecture Building, 1715 Volunteer Blvd.•Undergraduate Open House | 10:00-1:00 p.m.•Graduate Open House | 12:00-3:00 p.m.
to attend.
Applications available for S-STEM Program at ETSU
JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University is seeking applicants for its S-STEM Program. The National Science Foundation funds scholarships through the program, which promotes workforce development in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The program will provide participants with three years of support. Students will major in Mathematics, with a concentration in either Computational Applied Mathematics or Statistics. Alternatively, students may choose a major in a STEM discipline while minoring in either Mathematics or Statistics.
Participants will engage in activities with an emphasis on data science (Big Data) as they complete their major or minor requirements.
Students will typically enter the program as rising sophomores. The required minimum grade-point average is 3.3. The program will start with an immersion in computational science, to be completed over the summer of this year.
Then, from the fall semester onward, and for the next three years, students will attend a weekly seminar that alternates among mini-workshops, visiting speakers, career planning, team-building, and a variety of other activities.
All participants must attend an organizational meeting on May 8, and they must complete computing proficiencies during the summer. Completion of Calculus I (MATH 1910) with good scores or Advanced Placement Calculus is required. Students will be expected to graduate after three years of support.
For the three years of the program, the total scholarship amount for each student is $16,500.
The application process is by electronic submission only. Paper applications are not accepted. A Google account (such as Google+ or gmail) is needed.
National PSA Contest for Teens (ages 13-18) - Three Teens will win up to $500!
NetSmartz® Workshop knows how hard it is to get the attention of teens, especially with a topic like Internet safety. That's why we're asking teens to speak up for safety.
Together with Lockheed Martin, we're inviting teens (ages 13-18) to submit a 30 to 60-second video that answers the question "What's one thing teens need to know about being safer online?" The deadline for submission is May 12th.
Submission Details
This is just a reminder to Tennessee Promise students that your next mandatory meeting is at Science Hill at 5:30 on March 5.
Ms. Shaw
The Lyle School of Engineering at SMU offers summer camp programs for students in Engineering for students entering 7th through 12th grades and CSI camp for students entering the 6th and 7th grades. Camps provide a creative environment for students to learn and apply their knowledge.
More Information
Subject: Reminder-Northeast State General Scholarship Deadline March 1
Reminder-the deadline to submit the 2015-2016 Northeast State Online General Scholarship Application is Sunday, March 1, 2015. The Northeast State Online General Scholarship Application serves as the one application for the following programs:
The deadline to submit the 2015-2016 Educational Access and Diversity Scholarship Application is Monday, June 1, 2015. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for underrepresented populations to qualify for Educational Access and Diversity Scholarship consideration:
Please note: as a result of Governor Bill Haslam's Drive to 55 initiative and the introduction of the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, the Educate and Grow Scholarship Program in its current form will be transitioning into a new program as of the Spring 2016 Semester contingent upon local funding. There will not be an application process for Educate and Grow during the 2015-2016 academic year. It is possible for Tennessee Promise Scholarship recipients who apply for Northeast State Scholarships to receive additional funding to help cover book and attendance costs. See the 2015-2016 Northeast State Online General Scholarship Application and the 2015-2016 Educational Access and Diversity Scholarship Application for program guidelines.
For more information, visit Northeast State Scholarships. Contact the Office of Scholarship Programs (room C2107, General Studies Building) at 423.279.7637 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Erin BlevinsDirector of Scholarship Programs and Student NeedsOffice of Scholarship Programs and Student NeedsNortheast State Community CollegePO Box 246Blountville, TN 37617Phone: 423.354.2507Fax: 423.323.0240
Good morning!
Some of your students may have received the invitation below for our
"Engineering Buff" Day
at Milligan College on March 20. I also wanted to share this information with you to encourage you and any other interested colleagues to come and learn more about our new program!
The event is a great way to learn more about the new mechanical and electrical engineering majors, as well meet current faculty and students. The day also includes a campus tour, complimentary lunch, and the chance to learn more about the application process and financial aid.
We encourage you to share this event
information with anyone you know who may be interested!
Please let us know if you or your students have any questions!
Amerrica Duggan-Torbert Office of Admissions 423-461-8758 | email@example.com
I have borrowed this list of helpful hints from Tennessee Achieves to encourage you to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible!
If you need FAFSA help or feel lost during completion of the FAFSA, click inside the answer box. Information will appear on the right side of your computer screen indicating where to find the appropriate answer. You can also contact FAFSA directly using the FAFSA helpline number: 1.800.433.3243.
College Goal TN Reminder and Apply NOW for 15-16 Financial Aid!
Hello Counselors! February is Financial Aid Awareness Month and we need your help in encouraging students to file their 2015-2016 FAFSAs and to follow up with the college financial aid office. Please encourage your graduating seniors to file their FAFSAs as soon as possible. Early application is very important if a student thinks he or she may be grant eligible, as some grants are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students who are considering ETSU should list our main campus school code (003487) on their FAFSA.
We're hosting a College Goal Tennessee event this Saturday to assist students and parents with any questions they may have while completing the 2015-2016 FAFSA. We hope to see many of your students there!
College Goal TN - ETSUSaturday, February 14th
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.ETSU Charles Sherrod Library, Room 309 Johnson City, TN
College Goal Tennessee is a non-profit program that provides free information and assistance to Tennessee families applying for financial assistance for higher education. ETSU Office of Financial Aid representatives will be available to help students and families complete their 2015-2016 FAFSAs. If possible, students and parents should bring the following documentation to the event:
For more information, please email email@example.com
March 1: U.Va. Financial Aid Application Deadline
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for your continuing support of students applying to the University of Virginia. We are writing today to make you aware of an important financial aid deadline. If you have students who intend to apply for need-based financial aid for the 2015-2016 year, please know that the deadline to submit both the FAFSA and CSS/Profile is March 1, 2015. The 2015-2016 FAFSA and the 2015-2016 CSS/Profile are both currently available online.
No grants or scholarships from the state or the University will be available to late applicants. Even students who have not yet received their admission decision must submit both the FAFSA and CSS/Profile by March 1.
There is more to completing financial aid application than just the FAFSA and the CSS/Profile, however. Other supporting documents, outlined at the Student Financial Services website, should also be submitted prior to March 1, 2015, to ensure we can complete the preliminary financial aid award. We understand that family tax returns may not be done by March 1, but it is far more important that the student complete the applications using the best available estimates and submit them rather then wait until after the deadline has passed. Your encouragement of students to meet the deadline will be of great benefit to them.
Preliminary awards for those with completed applications to us by March 1, including all supporting documents listed on the Student Financial Services website, will be available beginning approximately April 1, 2015, thereby allowing students time to review their award prior to the May 1 deadline for accepting their admission offer, should they receive an offer.
Your students will receive additional reminders about the March 1 deadline over the course of the next several weeks as the deadline approaches. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact Student Financial Services here or at (434) 982-6000.
Office of Undergraduate AdmissionUniversity of Virginia© Copyright 2015 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Office of Admission434-982-3200434-924-3587 U.S. MailP.O. Box 400160Charlottesville, VA 22904 Overnight/Express190 McCormick RoadPeabody HallCharlottesville, VA 22904
Please remember that the second mandatory Tennessee Promise meeting for University School applicants is March 5th at 5:30 p.m. in the Science Hill High School cafeteria. Sign in will begin at 5 p.m. and the meeting will last one hour.
It is mandatory for students to attend their assigned second team meeting in order to remain eligible for Tennessee Promise. Parents are encouraged to attend but cannot attend for the student. You are encouraged to attend the team meeting as well! If a student has an excusable absence (see policy #2 on pg. 31), the student must follow the excuse form protocol highlighted on page 7 of the student/counselor handbook. If school is cancelled or released early due to inclement weather, the tnAchieves meeting will be rescheduled and students will be notified via email.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day!
Alyce BurdineRegional Coordinator, tnAchieves(Cell) firstname.lastname@example.com
Testing Calendar:
A "tentative" Spring Testing Calendar has been posted. Juniors, please note that there are some mandatory tests that you must take, even if you are a dual enrollment student. If anyone has any questions, please see Ms. Shaw
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP): University School has been selected to represent schools across the nation by participating in the
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). In our school, the NAEP assessment will be given on February 17th to 4th Grade and February 18th to 8th grade There is no need to study in preparation for NAEP. We do ask, however, that you encourage your child to do their best and get plenty of rest the night before the assessment. View
Parent Information Letter
College Goal TN - ETSUSaturday, February 14th
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.ETSU Charles Sherrod Library, Room 309 Johnson City, TN
For more information, please email firstname.lastname@example.com
http://www.tn.gov/CollegeGoalTN/. We hope to see many of your students and families at ETSU's College Goal Tennessee!
Bucs Live University Experience: East Tennessee State University is excited to announce a new college immersion weekend experience for high school seniors interested in pursuing a pre-health degree program.
BLUE (Bucs Live University Experience) Weekend
will introduce these students to the many health degree programs offered at ETSU while also providing them an opportunity to experience "life on campus." The event will take place during our Spring Break, March 27th -28th. Please see Ms. Shaw if you would like to be nominated for this event
Upcoming Deadline for University Honors Scholars Program Applications -- ETSU Honors College
Dear Ms. Shaw:
I am writing to remind you and your students that applications for admission to the University Honors Scholars Program at East Tennessee State University are due at the end of the month – by January 31.
The UHS Program, operated by The Honors College, is a four-year program of study designed specifically for exceptional high school students who enter ETSU as freshmen. The program's curriculum provides for an interdisciplinary approach to most of a student's general education courses. Students also complete a research project before graduation.
Students selected for admission to the program – we accept 22 students each year – receive a full scholarship for four years (covering tuition and most fees, room and board, and a textbook allowance each semester). (Students must remain in good standing in the program in order to maintain the scholarship.) To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: (1) high school GPA of 3.5 or above, on a 4.0 unweighted scale; (2) ACT score of 29 or above (SAT score of 1280 or above, based on math and reading scores); (3) demonstration of community and school service, and other leadership activities; and, (4) a commitment to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree at ETSU.
Additional information about the UHS Program and our other scholars programs (Fine & Performing Arts, Honors-in-Discipline, Midway) can be found on our website (http://www.etsu.edu/HONORS/). The online application and instructions for applying to the UHS Program can be found at http://www.etsu.edu/honors/university_scholars/apply.aspx.
Should you or your students have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Michael T. McGill, Jr.
The Honors College
East Tennessee State University
Box 70589
Johnson City, TN 37614
Ph: 423-439-6075
Fax: 423-439-6080
Need help completing the FAFSA? You can get free professional help on College Goal Sunday at Northeast State (no matter which college you will attend). See
attached flyer
for details!
Hi Seniors and Parents/Guardians-
It is time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for Fall 2015 for college found at this link https://fafsa.ed.gov/. It is important that all students complete the FAFSA because all state, federal and some institutional financial aid monies require data extracted from the form. A few reminders:
-Try to complete the form no later than February 10 because some aid is first come, first served.
-Complete the form even if you do not think you are eligible for federal need based aid because some merit aid and the HOPE will still require the form to be filed
-Gather all of your tax information (parent and student) before sitting down to work on the form. Ideally, you will be able to use 2014 tax returns, but many people will not yet have received W-2s. It may be necessary to use your 2013 return to file an estimated form which will then require later corrections. It is better to file early and make corrections.
-About 1/3 to ½ of filers are later flagged for verification of financial information. This is completely typical and common; it just means that you will have to supply actual documentation of the amounts provided on the FAFSA so keep that information at the ready.
-Both student and parent need a PIN number to sign the form. After following the link above there is a PIN icon at the top of the page where you can apply for a PIN.
-Remember to be careful to put parent information in the parent section and student information in the student section. It is easy to reverse social security numbers and birth dates or to think that questions must apply to parents because of the nature of the questions.
-If you would like to sit down with someone to help you complete the FAFSA, Mr. Stewart from the Niswonger Foundation is available on Thursdays for appointments. Email him at email@example.com
-The FAFSA is FREE to file. If you are asked for payment, you are on the wrong site. There are many scam and re-direct sites out there that ask for payment. Be sure that all websites have the .gov extension.
-If you have had major changes to income/expenses between 2013 and 2014 or within the 2014 fiscal year, it may be necessary to contact the financial aid office of the intended college of attendance for assistance.
As always, contact me if I can help!
Hi Seniors-
I just want to remind you that you must request an official transcript from the registrar's office of the college where you took dual enrollment courses to be sent to the college(s) to which you are applying for freshman admission. Although your dual enrollment courses will be added to your USchool transcript, the credit will not be transferred unless an official transcript is sent/received between the two colleges. Neither I nor your parents have the authority to request this transcript due to FERPA regulations so be sure that you take care of this step as soon as your Fall 2014 grades are posted and again when your Spring 2015 grades are posted.
Check out this link to learn how to have transcripts sent from ETSU. Remember you must have them sent directly from college to college. I won't be able to send them for you.
TN Promise
Subject: Last Chance for Students to Apply
The Tennessee Promise application will be re-opened to all eligible high school seniors on Wednesday, December 10th from 8 AM-4:30 PM CST. Students may access the application at www.tnpromise.gov, or directly through the TSAC portal at https://clipslink.guarantorsolutions.com/StudentSignon/. Please ensure students are aware that creating a log-in is NOT applying, and that they must continue past creating a log-in and submit a full application.
December 10th will be the Last Chance Application Day. No further applications will be accepted after that time.
Thank you,
Tennessee Promise Team
Students, don't forget to apply today for BURGER KINGSM Scholars Program-
Deadline Dec. 15
Seniors volunteer opportunity: Reindeer Run 5K to benefit the Early Learning Center needs volunteers to direct runners/walkers, hand out water, and hand out awards. Just show up at 5:30 on Thursday, December 11th, before the race to get your assignment.
Flyer with More Information
Attached you will find the
Tennessee Scholars Checklist
and a
description of benefits
for students who apply to graduate with the designation Tennessee Scholar.
The completed checklist with documentation of volunteer service is due to me by January 15. Please visit www.tennesseescholar.org for more information about the program. If you need copies of volunteer service that you previously turned in, then please attach a note asking us to add those hours.
Remember that you need to be working on completing the hours you need for graduation! The holiday break is a perfect time to get in some hours!
HI Seniors-
Unfortunately, we are still having problems with our ACT practice accounts. However, there is a free website that you can use: number2.com. Hope this helps some of you who are taking the December administration.
Any student in grades 9-11 who may be interested in attending a Military Academy for college is invited to an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 25th, at 5:00 p.m., at Mayfair Methodist Church in Kingsport, located on Centre Street. A current cadet from West Point and Lt. Col. (retired) Rusty Wilkerson will present. Parents welcome. See Ms. Shaw for more information
Hi Senior Family-
Below is a link to information about College Goal Tennessee for January and February. Colleges across Tennessee will open their financial aid offices for special weekend hours in order to help seniors complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA can be completed by a family on their own, but for those of us who feel a bit overwhelmed at having to complete an important online document you can get free professional help through College Goal Tennessee. Check out the locations for special service hours by clicking the "location" tab on the site. Be sure to register for your personalized appointment thorough the site too. Remember that you cannot complete the FAFSA until after January 1, but it is urgent that you do so as early as possible to be able to access the largest available portions of financial aid monies.
Senior, don't forget to complete the senior survey by December 1. Only student (not parents) should complete the survey.
Hi All-
Just want to remind you that the December 1 college application and scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching. UTK's next priority deadline is December 1. ETSU's first scholarship deadline is December 15. If you need transcripts or recommendations for December 1, then I need your information by tomorrow November 18!!!!! If you need something by December 15-January 1, then I need your information by December 1!!!!! Please remember that your teachers and I will be on break from December 15 to January 5 so any requests need to be made ASAP or you may miss deadlines.
Important Financial Aid Information- Please Read!!!!
November 13, 2014
Dear Senior Family:
At this point all seniors should have already taken the ACT or SAT. If your senior has not taken one of these college entrance exams, I would recommend that your student take the next available ACT on December 13 (registration deadline November 7) or SAT on December 6 (registration deadline November 6). Remember that some schools also require SAT subject exams. You can find more information about subject exams at www.collegeboard.com.
Many of the University School seniors have completed and submitted college applications through my office. If your student plans to attend college beginning Fall 2015, it is important that college applications are filed very soon. If you would like an application submitted prior to the end of December, I need the request for transcripts, counselor report, recommendations, etc. in my office no later than November 24. Please be aware that college application dates vary widely, and it is important to check the exact dates required for different schools. Additionally, be sure to use my correct email address which is email@example.com
Applying for financial aid will be the next step in the college application process. The FAFSA can only be filled out after January 1 on www.fafsa.ed.gov, but you can go ahead and apply for a PIN number to use with your FAFSA account at www.pin.ed.gov. The FAFSA and PIN are FREE. There are many financial aid scams out there so if you enter a website that asks for a payment, then you are on the wrong site. I would recommend that you try to have this form submitted by February 1 even if you have to use the previous year's tax information and make changes later (because some monies are first come, first served) though it can be submitted up until the time of college enrollment. For just a few institutions you will also need to submit the CSS Financial Aid Profile which can be accessed at www.collegeboard.com. In Tennessee only Rhodes, Vanderbilt, and Trevecca Nazarene University require the CSS Profile.
To be eligible to receive the HOPE (lottery) Scholarship and Tennessee Promise monies students must complete the FAFSA as described above and have either a 21 on the ACT (980 on the SAT) or a 3.0 GPA. The HOPE scholarship will provide up to $3500 per year to an accredited public or private college/university in Tennessee. The requirements to maintain the HOPE Scholarship are detailed on the collegefortn.com website. Students and their parents are also invited to participate in College Goal Sunday in January or February—dates and locations are still to be determined. For other scholarship information be sure to check the scholarship section of my website on the University School website at http://www.etsu.edu/coe/uschool/.
Please feel free to contact me at 423-439-6939 or email@example.com
Aleeta ShawSchool Counselor
Niswonger Dual Enrollment Gap Fee Assistance Spring 2015
If you are planning to dual enroll for Spring 2015, you might be eligible for scholarship assistance from the Niswonger Foundation. The screening process will be more rigorous this spring in an attempt to use funds where they are most needed, but you are encouraged to apply. Please print and complete the
attached application
and return it to me by November 21, 2014. There will NOT be exceptions.
Nominate a Student for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Information Sheet
Dear high school counselors,
We are excited to share an opportunity to nominate one high school senior from your school to serve as a state finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 141 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.
Historically, finalists from the state of Tennessee were chosen for their exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT. This year, Tennessee will recommend ten high school seniors to be considered for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program based on academic success and perseverance in addition to the students selected based on their ACT or SAT scores.
A selection committee will review all of the applicants from across the state and ultimately select ten students to act as the nominees from Tennessee; these nominees will then apply to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program in February. National winners will be awarded an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars program emphasizes the following areas on their application, so we have designed our state application to mirror that:
· Academic achievement
· Leadership skills
· Community Involvement
· Overcoming obstacles
· Strong writing skills
Please take the following steps to nominate a senior from your school:
· Select a student based on the criteria listed
· Help that student complete the online state application by Nov. 10
o The state application is available here: https://tnedu.wufoo.com/forms/tennessee-us-presidential-scholars-application/
o Ensure that your student applicant has access to a computer and scanner (as some documents like their transcript will need to be uploaded)
· If your student is selected as a state nominee, please help your student complete the national online application in February 2015
Please contact email@example.com
UChicago No Barriers: EA Deadline Extended to Nov. 15th
UChicago No Barriers
Remember UTK Application Deadline November 1!!!! It is possible to be admitted under a later deadline, but for full scholarship consideration you must meet theNov. 1 deadline.
Your diplomas are being printed this week, and it is time to order cap/gown and invitations. Mr. Eddie Brown will be at school in the US Library 12-12:30 on November 3 (study hall) to meet with you as a group regarding senior supplies available from Josten's. Order packets will be handed out at the meeting. Mr. Brown will be back from 12-1 on November 12 in front of the cafeteria to pick up your order forms. Please plan to attend if at all possible. If you cannot be there, please arrange for another senior or a parent to pick up a packet for you.
I just want to remind you that the deadline to apply for the Tennessee Promise is November 1. Remember that you will also need to apply to a community college, Tennessee Center for Applied Technology or to another partnering organization. If you are uncertain of your college plans, then I encourage you to apply before the deadline so that you could still be eligible for the Promise scholarship if needed. Please congratulate your fellow students (see below) on completing their Promise applications.
There will be a mandatory Tennessee Promise meeting in the Media Center on November 14 at 8:15 am.
Congratulations to our Promise Seniors!!
Jacob Beals
Kayla Boyd
Trevor Daniel
Dustin Estes
Brenton Fields
Harrison Hester
Emily Hoover
Rachel Johnson
Noah Jones
Lishika Lange
Logan Metcalf
Collin Newberry
Brenton Parker
Scott Parker
Alisha Strickland
Micaela Tucker
Silas Venturella
Senior Parents-
I just wanted to let you know that as a senior parent you will have some extra responsibilities this year. As a part of the Graduation Week (last week of school), the senior parents traditionally arrange an overnight retreat, a senior picnic, the Baccalaureate service and Project Graduation (graduation night lock-in). The school will donate a small amount of money toward these parent arranged festivities, but the burden of fundraising falls to the parents. All of the above listed activities are optional, but have become a tradition usually embraced by the senior parents to give the graduates a great finish to high school. There is no set system in place to organize parent involvement, but usually at least one parent will step forward to begin the process. I am happy to serve as advisor and facilitator for helping you organize Senior Week and to relay information to the seniors. I encourage you to begin the conversation soon!
Senior Parent Webpage
for important information discussed at the above meeting
Northeast State Spring Open House
Tuesday, Feb. 10th
6-8 pm
Main Campus, Humanities Building
**Snow date Tuesday, Feb. 17th
More information will be forwarded in the coming months. Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Jim HenrichsDirector of Enrollment Services and Campus InformationNortheast State Community College2425 Highway 75, PO Box 246Blountville, TN 37617423.354.2481
ETSU Dual Enrollment Students: It is time to apply for spring dual enrollment at ETSU. You must complete two steps:
ETSU Registration will begin on November 12 so it is imperative that you return the Permission to Enroll form by October 30. Please see
Ms. Shaw
if you have any questions
Juniors & Seniors- Here is a schedule of upcoming College Visits:
October 17 Walters State October 20 University of Tennessee-Knoxville October 21 Vanderbilt November 4 University of Alabama-Birmingham November 6 Lees-McRae
Financial Aid Information Sessions at ETSU Open House
I hope this email finds you well. This is a reminder about our upcoming ETSU Fall Open House events, which will be held on Saturday, October 18th, and Saturday, November 1st. We will have both financial aid and scholarship information sessions at each of these events, starting at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. A representative from the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation will be joining us to discuss the Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship and state grants. We are not having Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night this year, but the presentations at the ETSU Open House events will provide the same information to students and parents.
We hope to see you there!
Haley Greenway
Financial Aid CounselorEast Tennessee State UniversityOffice of Financial AidP.O. Box 70722Johnson City, TN 37614(423) 439-4300 phone(423) 439-5855 fax
Tennessee Governor's Schools Application: Applications for the 2015 Tennessee Governor's Schools are now available. You can access these by visiting the
Tennessee Governor's Schools webpage
. If you have any questions please contact Grace Palmer at email@example.com
SUBJECT: Volunteer Opportunity
Seniors, many of you still need your 40 volunteer hours for graduation. Good Samaritan Ministries in Johnson City needs a lot of volunteers anywhere from 9-3:30PM Mondays-Fridays to work in their thrift store, file paperwork, and other miscellaneous jobs. If you are interested, go to:
100 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601 and plan to arrive 20 minutes early to fill out a volunteer form. If you have any questions, call their office at (423) 928-0288.
---Good Samaritan Ministries---
100 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601(423) 928-0288
Hi Seniors-
As I am beginning to send health and shot records to colleges and universities (usually goes with your transcript) I am noticing some patterns of missing items. Take this time while you are on break to check in with your doctor to be sure that your immunizations are up to date. The vaccination most commonly missing from the health records is the second varicella booster (chicken pox). I have discovered that many of you have actually had the booster, but that the health record in our school files is not the most current. Simply giving me or the nurse a new copy of your record will fix that problem.
Most colleges and universities will require that you have 2 doses of varicella vaccine (or proof of disease), 2 doses of MMR vaccine, 3 doses of Hep B (HBV) vaccine and to live on campus a Meningococcal vaccine within the last five years.
Please check the exact requirements of the colleges that you plan to attend and go ahead and get these vaccinations out of the way if you can. It is amazing the way an incomplete health record can put the brakes on your college application!
For those of you who have chosen not to be vaccinated for reasons of religious exemption please note that you still have to have a state health record certified by your doctor's office or the health department declaring those exemptions and you will probably also have to provide additional documentation to individual colleges and universities. I am not knowledgeable about the exemption process, but if you need help with that then we can figure it out together.
Click here for Get in 2 College's 2014-2015 Academic Year Handbook
Mini-Manuals and Powerpoints
User name: 2014 Password: APPLY2
(all caps)
Access the non-public website at the location below. There you will find other materials such as worksheets and checklists, summer programs for high school students, planning calendars, etc. There are also helpful links to other resources found on the internet. Information will be updated on this site throughout the year so check back often. You must use this link, as you cannot get to this from our public website:
User name: 2014 Password: GETIN2
(use all caps)
Check out www.ChristianConnector.com if you are interested in Christian college information and scholarship opportunities.
Here is a link for information about volunteer opportunities at the VA:
For those of you planning to apply for the Tennessee Promise (Deadline Nov. 1) please remember that you will use the username and password that you created to apply for your dual enrollment grant if you are taking/have taken college courses. If you have never applied for a dual enrollment grant, then you will be able to create a new account.
If anyone is considering applying to Liberty University, I have a special code to waive your application fee. See me if you are interested.
Exploring College Options is a special recruitment program sponsored by the undergraduate admissions offices of five of the country's leading universities:
Duke University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
, the
University of Pennsylvania
, and
Stanford University
. During the spring or fall of each year, the Exploring College Options group will visit all 50 states, Puerto Rico, USVI and the District of Columbia. At each event, representatives from the five universities will conduct brief slide presentations about their institution and answer your questions about the sometimes-mystifying world of college admissions. You will learn what distinguishes one fine university from another, what competitive colleges look for in the selection process, and what you can do to enhance your college application.
The programs start promptly at 7:30pm, so we suggest arriving 15 to 20 minutes beforehand to complete the sign-in process and find a seat. Programs typically last one and a half hours. Please feel free to bring your parent or guardian to the program, and if you have a friend who you think might be interested, please direct him/her to this website for registration information.
Army ROTC at UTK
My name is Lee Dalton, I am the Recruiting Operations Officer for the Army ROTC Department at the University of Tennessee. I look forward to the opportunity to provide information about Army ROTC at UT to any students who may have expressed an interest in ROTC. The Army Scholarship online application is now open for students graduating in 2015. The scholarship application can be found at http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html
Please feel free to call or email if you would like more information about Army ROTC, or you can pass my contact information to any students who have an interest in ROTC. If you would like I can also email or mail you brochures and flyers with information about Army ROTC at the University of Tennessee.
UTK Army ROTC web site
UTK Army ROTC Facebook page
A.L. DALTON, GSRecruiting Operations OfficerArmy ROTCUniversity of TN-KnoxvilleOffice 865-974-4512Cell 931-237-7482Fax 865-974-8853
On Saturday, September 20th, Congressman Phil Roe will be hosting a Military Service Academy Day for students and their parents who would like to learn about the educational opportunities available at the United States Service Academies and through collegiate ROTC programs. The event will be held at Walters State Community College, located at 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown TN. Registration begins at 9:30 a. m. and the event will run until noon.
Printable Flyer
EXPLORE Testing for 8th Graders
All eighth graders will take the EXPLORE exam at school on Monday, October 6, 2014. The EXPLORE is a mandatory exam required by the state and is administered free-of-charge. The EXPLORE offers both a vocational assessment and a predictor score for the PLAN (pre-ACT college admissions exam). Results will help students to make future academic choices to keep them on track for college admission.
PLAN Testing for Sophomores
The PLAN (pre-ACT) will be taken by all Sophomores during the school day on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. The PLAN is a mandatory exam required by the state and is administered free-of-charge. The PLAN gives predictor scores for the ACT, as well as excellent study information for obtaining the best possible score on the ACT. Also, see information below about taking an optional PSAT.
ACT/PSAT Testing for Juniors
The State of Tennessee will again be providing a state ACT testing date when Juniors may take it free of charge. The state testing day will be March 3, 2015. If for any reason you cannot be present on March 3, 2015, you will have the opportunity to get a voucher to take the exam for free by registering for a national exam. Please see Ms. Shaw to get a voucher to register for the ACT if you cannot be present on March 3.
The PSAT (pre-SAT) will be given on October 15, 2014 and is recommended for Juniors as excellent practice for the SAT. The PSAT must also be taken in the Junior year in order to qualify as a National Merit Scholar. Although the PSAT is recommended for Juniors, registration is open to other grade levels as well. The PSAT will provide a predictor score for the SAT as well as study information. The cost for this exam is $17 (checks payable to University School only). Students must register with Ms. Robinson and pay for the exam at the time of registration. Students may register between October 2 and 13—no earlier. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis and will open to other schools on October 3.
College Admission Tips for Seniors
Is anyone considering UVA? If yes, then let me know ASAP in case you might be a candidate for the Jefferson Scholar Program. See info at http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/.
Just want to let you know that ETSU is making a change in their AP English Policy. Students who begin ETSU in Fall 2015 will be affected by the change. See below:
Just want to remind you that if you need a comprehensive Secondary School Report or School Counselor recommendation (all common applications require both), then you MUST fill out a
Recommendation Self Assessment
(attached) and return it to me via email. I would like to have these before we begin our fall break because I will work on them during that break.
The First Freedom Center announces its 22nd annual First Freedom Student Competition. This national essay and video contest offers 9th - 12th grade students an opportunity to compete for $2,500 awards as they examine the First Amendment and history and implementation of freedom of religion and conscience in American democracy and the world today. Students then present their evaluation in written essay or video format.
This school year, students will select a religion or belief group from their local community, state or region that was or is a minority group. They will research and analyze its history as it encounters issues of religious freedom and equality, and then, by written essay or video production, present their evaluation of how this group's local history compares to the broader narrative of U.S. history and First Amendment law. For the complete topic, essay and video guidelines, registration, classroom poster, student flyer and other details, visit www.firstfreedom.org, and then click on the First Freedom Student Competition button.
Student online registration is required on or before Monday, November 17, 2014, and the postmark deadline for students to mail their essays or videos with the accompanying entry materials is Monday, November 24, 2014. Winners will be announced on Thomas Jefferson's birthday, April 13, 2015.
Please forward this email to your social studies, English, media, library, guidance and other colleagues, and share this opportunity with your students today. We look forward to your school's participation in the First Freedom Student Competition!
Christopher L. Payton
Vice President
Sandra M. Poulsen
Competition Coordinator
First Freedom Center 1321 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.643.1786 phone 804.644.5024 fax
Visit us online at: www.firstfreedom.org
Way back in 8th grade we took the Kuder College and Career Planning Assessment. Much about you and our world has changed since then. It is often a good idea for Seniors to retake the assessment to confirm what you think you know about yourself or to help you find focus in a new direction. The assessment is free to you (paid for by TDOE) and can be accessed from home or any place that you have an internet connection. Below are directions for accessing the system and creating an account. As you create an account you may bump into your account from 8th grade. You can use your old account or create a new one. I only ask that you use your actual name when creating or updating your account so that I can see your results. This assessment is optional, but could be very helpful with your college/career planning. After taking the assessments you will have access to huge databases of college/career information.
Individual Registration & Login Instructions
Please follow the instructions below to begin using Kuder
Navigator — an online educational and career planning system for today's middle school and high school students.
User Name:
Once you have created your account, you will be directed to your Navigator home page. To access the system's tools and resources select a tab from the top navigation menu. Your home page also provides a link your messages, to do list, recommended links, and account information where you can update your profile, upload a photo, and change your grade level each year.
The first step in the educational and career planning process is learning about yourself.
To re-enter your account, go to http://www.kudernavigator.com, select Log In, and enter your user name and password.
The Tennessee Promise website is open for applications. Remember to apply by November 1 for the Promise, apply to the community college or technical school of your choice, then complete all mentoring and service requirements by the deadlines. If you follow the steps and meet the deadlines, your first two years of college can be tuition free! Go to www.tnpromise.gov to apply today!!
PS-For those of you who have applied for a dual enrollment grant anytime in the past, you will notice that you need the same username/password to access this TSAC account.
Beginning with the Class of 2015, students in Tennessee may apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, which will provide two years tuition-free education at a community college or technical school in Tennessee. Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it will cover costs of tuition and mandatory fees not met from Pell, HOPE, or TSAA. As part of the program, students will be paired with a partnering organization and provided with a mentor who will support them during the college application process.
I have new online ACT prep accounts for you paid for by the Niswonger Foundation. If you would like to have a new account, please come by my office to pick up a username and password. Please plan to stay long enough to activate your account while in my office. For those of you taking a September or October exam I urge you to arrange for an account before break begins!!!
Hope to play college athletics? If you would like to potentially play a sport in college or even talk with a coach about the possibility of playing, then you must be registered with NAIA or NCAA or both. You can find the required agency on the athletic page of most colleges and universities. To register with NAIA please go to http://www.playnaia.org/ and for NCAA go to http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp. Most colleges also ask you to complete a recruitment survey on their website so that they know about your interest. Be sure to talk with your coach about what you need to do to prepare to play at the college level!
Please remember that you must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service in order to graduate and 80 hours to be honored as a Tennessee Scholar (http://www.tennesseescholars.org/) during graduation. The One Acre Café needs daytime volunteers so this might be a good Fall Break opportunity. See the following link for more information!
The email below went out to Faculty and Staff a few days ago. They have until the end of the day Monday to make nominations. If you would like to be nominated before the final vote, you may ask a faculty or staff member to submit your name to me. Check the minimum requirements at the bottom of the page before asking for a nomination.
Dear Faculty and Staff-
It is that time of year to nominate Seniors for the Niswonger and Roan Scholars Leadership Programs. All Faculty and Staff are eligible to nominate one student for each program. If you are being pressured to submit more than one—go ahead. We will have a final vote from all nominees at a later time. I will tally the votes, determine final eligibility, and complete the "official" paperwork. Please email the names of your nominees to me by August 25. It is perfectly fine for students to request a nomination of you. The guidelines for each scholarship are as follows:
Niswonger Scholarship Program
Nominees should:
-display leadership ability including character, drive, energy, initiative and work ethic
-display academic ability demonstrated through grades and standardized test scores
-display financial need not just equated with low income. Some middle class families are unable to afford the tuition at elite colleges and universities.
-be willing to commit to return to Northeast Tennessee for work and service in their chosen profession
Roan Scholars Program
-be committed to attending East Tennessee State University
-selection is based on character, leadership, scholarship, and physical activity
-successful candidates need not be the students with the highest grade point average in the school, since nominations are based solely on ability and reflect well-rounded students with the most potential
UTK Info
We have an exciting year scheduled for you and for your students. Please take some time to review the programs we are offering this fall, which include a newly added event: Rocky Top Tailgate: A game-day event designed for prospective senior and juniors. We look forward to hosting your students and seeing you on the road this fall.
Big Orange Preview (formerly known as Open House)
· September 20
November 1
· An Open House event for Seniors
· Register through VIP at vip.utk.edu
· More information here
Rocky Top Tailgate (game day event)
· October 11
· A Homecoming game day event for Juniors and Seniors
Application Deadlines
· November 1—Priority Deadline for Admissions and Scholarships
· December 1—Regular Admission Deadline
Go Vols,
Andrew Wood
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
University of Tennessee | 320 Student Services Building | Knoxville, TN 37996 Office: 865.974.1188 |Fax: 865.974.1182| http://www.utk.edu/admissions/
See below from Sewanee if you are interested.
I'm so sorry that we're not able to work out a visit this fall, but I would love to have any of your students come meet with me when I'm in Knoxville in September. Here's that link: https://engage.sewanee.edu/off-campusappointments/
We would also love to have students come for a campus visit. Please direct your students to check out our visit website at visit.sewanee.edu
Check out this link to find out about a campus visit to MTSU and the evening reception to be held in Johnson City on September 22.
We have some upcoming visits scheduled for college representatives to come to University School. All Juniors and Seniors are allowed to attend these sessions during Study Hall/Lunch. Students MUST sign out of study hall and sign in to the college visit to have an excused absence.
August 27- 12-1- Union University
August 28- 9-11 College Fair Field Trip (turn in your permission form/money ASAP) SENIORS ONLY!!!
12-1 Furman
August 29- 12-1 Liberty University
September 4 Milligan, 12-1
October 21- 11:30-12:30 Vanderbilt University (only DE students may go at 11:30)
November 4- 12-1 University of Alabama-Birmingham
If you are planning to submit any college or scholarship applications that require any kind of recommendation from me, then I need you to complete the
Recommendation Self Assessment
and to submit it to me via email. Be sure to save a copy for your own use or for other teachers.
Thanks! Ms. Shaw
Earn local, regional and even national recognition for being a student who never settles—not in the classroom, on the field or in your community. Apply to win the Wendy's High School Heisman Award by October 3, 2014. Applications are online at
Is anyone thinking of pursuing QuestBridge? Please let me know ASAP if you are!
Test Date: September 13
Registration Deadline: August 8
September is a great time for students to take the ACT®.
The ACT is the only college entrance exam with a September test date, offering the earliest testing opportunity for the school year. For seniors, this opens a window to retest in October, if necessary, and still receive scores in time for college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.
Did you know. . .
Questions on the ACT are based on what students have learned in their coursework. The ACT is accepted by all US colleges and universities. Not all colleges and universities require a writing test for admission—the ACT Writing Test is optional, saving students time and money. The ACT test score is based on the number of correct answers, with no points deducted for guessing. Your students will receive personalized career information based on their strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
Forward this email to your students and remind them to register for the September 13 test date at www.actstudent.org. Late registration fees will apply after Friday, August 8.
ACT offers no-cost and low-cost test prep options at www.actstudent.org/testprep.
Just want to let you all know that the Common Application for Fall 2015 admission goes live tomorrow so those of you eager to get started on your applications can begin by going to commonapp.org and creating your account. The Common Application is exactly that--a common or single application that can be completed and sent to multiple schools. Only certain colleges and universities accept the Common Application, and you can find a list in the folder that you received during Mr. Stewart's presentation at the senior retreat or at commonapp.org. Some schools will require additional supplements and all will require separate application fees. If you plan to apply to multiple schools on the list, I highly recommend that you use the Common Application so that you can keep your information organized and save time in the long run by not completing multiple essays or reports. It will also be helpful for people sending recommendations for you. A few lessons learned from last year:
-Be sure to give the etsu.edu version of your teacher's and my email address. Giving the mail.etsu.edu version causes technical glitches.
-Ask your teachers for recommendations at least 4 weeks in advance of the due date.
-The Common App does not function well (or at all!!!) in Internet Explorer. Firefox seems to have the best compatibility and is installed in all of our computer labs. You can download it for free online. If your teacher is having difficulty submitting a recommendation, it may be their browser.
-Read some online opinions about how you should answer the FERPA question. Just know that if you feel that you need to waive your rights to have your application considered that I will always be willing to let you see what I write about you one on one. I have to be honest in a recommendation, but I'm always going to do my best to put forward your strengths.
-Be sure that you assign email@example.com
-If you go to the commonapp.org website and have difficulty logging in, be sure that your are on "applicant" tab—not member or recommender.
-If you are dually enrolled, remember that you have a lot of free time right now that is going to be sucked up when college classes start so get busy!
As always, come by the office if you need help!
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Just want to remind you that if you are hoping to play collegiate sports you must be registered with the NAIA or NCAA. We had a college freshman miss their first competition this year because they never followed through! Don't let this happen to you!
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: You still have an opportunity to participate in Youth Leadership 2015. However, the Chamber of Commerce has only 8 slots left in their class of 30. Please see
attached application
or see Ms. Shaw if you have any questions
Subject: Important Changes from the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Here is some
information about a program for College Goal Tennessee
that will be held in Chattanooga. There will also be some programs at local schools. I will forward that information as soon as I receive it. Do remember that it is time to file your FAFSA! The sooner the better! Go online to
to begin your application.
Ms. Shaw
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is happy to announce that the East Tennessee Foundation 2014 Scholarship Applications will be available on our website, www.easttennesseefoundation.org, beginning December 1, 2013.
All ETF scholarship applications are required to be completed and submitted online (except the Sturm Essay Contest). Scholarship information, including detailed descriptions and application instructions, as well as 2014 applications, will be available on our website, www.easttennesseefoundation.org, beginning December 1, 2013. The application deadline for all scholarships (except the Sturm Essay Contest) is March 1, 2014.
We are happy to announce that our applications now allow for letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) without the student being able to read the content of the letter. The recommender will receive email correspondence with a link to use to upload his/her letter of recommendation directly to ETF.
Attached is a
copy of the online applicant tutorial
. Also attached is a
listing of each scholarship program
the Foundation offers in your county or at your high school. Please share this information with your entire Guidance Department and your students.
In an attempt to reach as many eligible applicants as possible, we request that a link to our scholarship page be added to your school website. By adding a link to www.easttennesseefoundation.org, students can easily find ETF scholarship information and complete 2014 ETF Scholarship Applications
directly from your website. Please note that you and your students can also link with our website via our East Tennessee Foundation Facebook page.
Thank you for your dedication and cooperation in spreading the word about ETF scholarships! Please feel free to contact me at (865) 524-1223 or toll free at (877) 524-1223 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com
Beth Heller
Scholarship and Program Officer
625 Market Street, Suite 1400
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: (865) 524-1223
Toll Free: (877) 524-1223
Fax: (865) 637-6039
Thoughtful giving for stronger communities, better lives.
Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
I have the ACT Online Prep usernames and passwords ready to be picked up in my office. Just drop by!
Hi Seniors! The Niswonger Foundation has purchased a site license for our high school students for ACT Online Prep—making it FREE! If you are taking the ACT in December let me know so that I can move your name to the top of the list to get a code.
Scholarship Directories Allow Students More Ways to Find Scholarships
We provide students scholarship directories to view options by categories. These directories group scholarships together such as High School Senior and College Freshman scholarships. Additionally, we have directories with specific student features such as scholarships for Bilingual Students and Veterans. View all the scholarship directories here.
Just a reminder that the guaranteed Academic Performance Scholarship Deadline at ETSU is December 1!!!
Upcoming Deadlines at MTSU
December 1-Deadline for Guaranteed Academic Scholarships at MTSU-Requires 3.5 GPA and 26 ACT
December 1-Deadline for MTSU Buchanan Fellowship (full tuition)-Requires 3.5 GPA and 29 ACT apply at www.mtsu.edu/honors
Below is part of a message that I received from ETSU's Financial Aid Office. It has important general financial aid reminders for everyone!
The 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will go live on January 1, 2014. This is the FAFSA that should be completed by your graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in college for Fall 2014.
Students may use the FAFSA4caster (http://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/estimate) now to get an estimate of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is an index that colleges use to determine what financial aid the student may receive. The FAFSA4caster will then determine what types of federal grants, loans, and work-study the student may qualify for and will provide them with an estimated award amount for each.
Please inform your students about this useful FAFSA4caster tool and remind them that the 2014-2015 FAFSA cannot be completed until January 1, 2014.
Thank you for all you do for students! Please let us know if you have any questions.
We hope to see everyone at our Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, November 12th. All seniors and their parents are invited to attend!
If you are male and you have turned 18, you are required to register for the Selective Service. State and Federal financial aid monies will not be disbursed if you are not registered. Here is the website for more information or to register.
Application for Tennessee Scholars
Tennessee Scholars Checklist
Tennessee Scholars complete a required series of courses and other tasks and are recognized for their efforts by wearing a medallion at graduation and with eligibility for special scholarships at various Tennessee colleges and Universities. To apply, fill out the attached checklist showing that you have completed all of the courses/tasks listed and turn it in to Ms. Shaw. The deadline to turn in your completed checklist to Ms. Shaw is January 10! This date is not negotiable!!! You may turn in your completed checklist anytime before the deadline. You may substitute copies of your signed community service hours in lieu of getting a second signature. Attached you will find the Tennessee Scholar Checklist along with a list of Benefits of Being a Tennessee Scholar. For more information see http://www.tennesseescholars.org/.
If you will be applying to a college/university, scholarship program, or specialized program that requires a recommendation, please go online to http://www.etsu.edu/coe/uschool/faculty/shawa/default.aspx scroll down to the Recommendation Self Assessment, complete the form, save it for yourself and email a copy to me by August 30.
If you plan to apply to schools within Tennessee, I recommend applying through the CollegeforTN website at https://secure.collegefortn.org/Home/_default.aspx. You are able to create an account and autopopulate much of your application information. This site is secure and a part of the state informational system for students so no worries about entering information. This site also generates a notification to my email account so that I can track your college applications along with you.
Double check the admission requirements for all colleges to which you hope to apply. Be sure that you have taken any needed SAT II Subject Tests or other necessary pre-requisites for admission. Register for SAT II Subject Tests at http://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests/sat-subject-tests
Many colleges and universities considered by our students use the Common Application. If you are considering schools like Transylvania, Centre, Vanderbilt, Wofford, Wake Forest, Sewanee, Furman, Emory & Henry or UNC-Asheville or hundreds more, then www.commonapp.org is your one stop application site. The time to begin is NOW!!
Ready, set, GOOOO!
Check out QuestBridge at http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-college-match to see if you might be eligible for the national college match.
Seniors, please complete the
College Application/Recommendation Letter Self-Assessment
and email to
Ms. Shaw
College Application/Recommendation Letter Self-Assessment
I know that I have recently spoken with several of you about courses transferring from a
community college to a four year college in Tennessee. Check out this website to get more complete information:
Fastweb - scholarship search resources
Just a reminder that ETSU Dual Enrollment students must fill out a Permission to Enroll form (available in my office) to be able to register for spring semester. Students at ETSU, NSTCC, and Milligan must all fill out the online Dual Enrollment Grant Application. Some students may have completed both portions in the fall, but all students should check their TSAC accounts. Here is the web link: http://www.tn.gov/collegepays/stud_par/stu_par.htm
Senior Announcements -Register to take the ACT at www.act.org
-Be sure to take any SAT II: Subject Tests that may be required for college admission! Register at www.collegeboard.com.
Just a reminder that if you hope to play sports at the collegiate level, you may need to register for athletic eligibility. Below are the registration websites where you can register:
HI Seniors- This is a news article about the best paying jobs of the future. Thought it might interest some of you!
East Tennessee State University PO Box 70300 Johnson City, TN 37614 423-439-1000
University School | ETSU
PO Box 70632 | Shipping Address: 100 CR Drive
Johnson City, TN 37614
423-439-4271 | Fax: 423-439-5921
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Lauren Spierer has been missing for almost a week now. In the wee hours last Friday morning, she left a bar near her apartment in Bloomington, IN, where the 20-year-old is a student, and never arrived home.
A parent's worst nightmare, this kind of disappearance, usually ending up unsolved or as a murder case happens all too often. (Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart, kidnap victims who lived to tell their gut-wrenching stories, are exceptions.)
This time it's particularly hitting home for me because I knew Lauren when she was a little thing. I mean, at 4 foot 11 inches weighing 90 lbs, she remained a little thing as she was growing into a beautiful adult. Her older sister and my daughter were best friends through elementary school, and then the Spierer family moved to Westchester where their girls would be safer. If they stayed in New York City, Rebecca would have had to take the bus through a pretty unsavory area to get to the wonderful middle school she had chosen.
We saw the Spierers now and again for a few years after they moved: the girls' bat mitzvahs, a playdate here and there. Charlene worked at a high-end Florist, owned by her husband's cousin, right near my apartment, and although my husband, daughter and I always said Charlene might be the nicest person I knew, somehow we had a hard time getting together. That kind of thing happens, I have discovered time and time again, when people wend their way through the paths of life.
At five Lauren was an amazing chatterbox, a little more outgoing than her serious (but fun-loving) older sister, who at the age of eight was determined to become a pediatrician. One of the perks of being an editor at the now defunct Sesame Street Parents was that we could recruit our friends with little kids to take part in the "toy test." Every year the magazine editors would examine hundreds of toys. Eventually (in the early summer, actually), we sent out boxes of goodies to lucky children. The moms and dads would record the kids' reactions, and finally after a few weeks everyone got together for a big focus group. Then I would write up the results. (I chose Tickle Me Elmo one year, even though the laughing doll scared the hell out of the kids, because I knew it would be a winner with the parents.) The article would appear in the November issue, just in time for holiday toy buying. One year Lauren got a beautiful doll in a trunk with lots of clothes. Another year it was tons of Breyer horses and stables and other equipment.
"Say thank you," Charlene told Lauren when I ran into them.
Lauren just smiled. A huge smile. A much better gift to me than anything I could have given her.
Since the weekend, when the Spierers and the Bloomington police went public with the search, I have been on a Twitter list, @NewsOnLauren, which provides links to press conferences, etc. There is no real news. The Chief of Police said that they're sure she isn't in Bloomington. I asked my Twitter followers, some with followers in the thousands, to retweet the link to original "missing" poster and information. The social media community, always generous, retweeted. I believe that the more widespread her picture, the greater chance of finding her, if she is alive. Her parents, however, have asked for more "boots on the ground."
If you're on Twitter, again the handle is @NewsOnLauren. There are several hashtags, #FindLauren being the one with the most information. The link to her picture is http://yfrog.com/h2c8x9j. Ryan Seacrest has tweeted it. So can you. This is the link to her poster: http://twitpic.com/5842fw. You can put it on your Facebook page. A Facebook group, Missing Lauren Spierer, is sometimes updated by one of her cousins, but mostly has become a venting ground for spurious theories and expressions of love.
My own kids are at this moment probably safe in their apartments. Have they done unsafe things? Oh, you betcha. Will they do them again? Probably. As my son approaches 28, I think his judgment improves. My daughter is naturally cautious. But still.
Remember how we all used to have to REMEMBER to buckle up our seat belts? Now it comes so naturally that I reached for a seat belt the other day when I sat in the pedicure chair. I'd like young people to adopt safety behavior that becomes so ingrained it's reflexive. Here are some of my thoughts about what we should be teaching them.
- Always travel in groups, even if you're walking a block. If you ask them, they say they do it. Evidently, they don't really actually do so.
- Find an adult you can call anytime, anywhere. Most everyone I know would get up in the middle of the night if a young person we knew called to say he or she needed help.
- Carry a loud, loud whistle. Bloomington, IN unsafe? I guess so. Lauren disappeared in the space of a few blocks. Would one of the shrieking whistles been enough to scare whoever took her away? Maybe. It's worth a try.
- Pressure bartenders not to serve minors. Yeah right. But why can't a bouncer make sure young people leave in groups? Why can't the bar keep check to see the whistle around a person's neck as he or she walks out of the bar after a late night of partying?
Have any other ideas? I'd love to hear them. I'd love for people to join me in advocacy for keeping young people safe. I'd love for anyone to put this on their Facebook page or Twitter accounts. I'd love for you all to leave comments below.


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Greens show no charity as they move up to third
Posted: October 08, 2012|
NOTTINGHAM may have changed their stripes, but they lost none of their ferocity to record a second rampant victory in as many weeks at Meadow Lane yesterday.
The Green and Whites, who wore pink for the day in support of the Nottingham Hospitals Charity, Breast Cancer Research Appeal, climbed to third in the RFU Championship table with a bonus point 48-16 win over league newcomers Jersey.
After exchanging early penalties, Nottingham took a stronghold of proceedings with two tries in three minutes.
Jersey had no answer to James Arlidge's kicking game, with the fly-half creating both five-pointers with expertly weighted chips behind the visitor's stagnant defence.
First it was Andrew Savage who brilliantly read the bounce of the ball and pounced on a moment of hesitation by fly half Mike Le Bourgeois to collect the ball inside the 22 and touch down under the posts.
The next time Nottingham had possession in attack, it was another Arlidge kick, quick hands and fast thinking among the backs to again spread the islanders to breaking point.
Powerful No.8 Alex Shaw only needed a small gap to exploit and extend the lead to 14 points after
ten minutes.
The margin ballooned to 17 points before the Championship new boys could muster a serious reply.
When Shaw slipped off a tackle, Le Bourgeois was there to punish Nottingham, scoring and converting the try that robbed Nottingham of all its first-half momentum.
That was the only charity Nottingham showed Jersey on their historic first visit to Meadow Lane.
When Le Bourgeois intercepted a pass on his defensive 22 the league bottom side bounded down the field in search of a counter-attack try.
But Nottingham's defence scrambled back into formation and cleared the danger just metres from the try line.
Arlidge sank his fifth penalty of the day to put the result beyond doubt immediately after the break.
When Joe Duffey steamrollered towards the line before off-loading to Shaw for his second try, it was apparent that Nottingham would put Jersey to the sword.
The Green and Whites' bonus point was gifted to them by an outfit that was quickly losing its handle on the game with repeated scrum infringements on the line.
Winger Rhys Crane left his trademark stamp on the contest, crossing for his fourth try in four matches to complete the drubbing.
Nottingham Rugby: Savage, Jack Cobden (sub: Lynn, 66), Streather, Munro (sub: Joe Cobden, 48)' Crane, Arlidge, Romans (sub: Barnham, 69), Parr (sub: Harris 62),Duffey (sub: Wright, 70), Holford , Montagu, Rouse (sub: Quinn, 69), Cooper, Wilson, Shaw (sub: Calladine 62).
Scorers: Nottingham 48 (Shaw 2, Savage, Crane, Penalty tries; Arlidge 4 conv; Arlidge 5 pen); Jersey 16 (Le Bourgeois try; Le Bourgeois conv; Le Bourgeois 3 pen)
Referee: M Curley
Attendance: 1483


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Food is excellent and fairly priced for a golf club. An ideal place to have a bite to eat after a round on the championship course.
played here in june what a course and stunning views good value for money and the food was lovely also
The restaurant in the golf club offers a wide choice of menu.
Food is well preparef and very good value.
Staff are pleasant and helpful.
Have played this course many times. Always in great condition. Staff most helpful. Food always of a high standard - as is the service. Prices of golf and food are quite reasonable. Definitely will return. One of my favorites.
Went there on one afternoon, walked inside the restaurant and felt ignored by the bar tender or waitress. Having sat there for a good 15 minutes without being offered anything i decided to leave and go for a coffee at the airport where Michelle was very helpful. I got the impression that the place was for members only and anyone...
Ate there recently while meeting a colleague for lunch. We pre ordered to save time which was very handy. However, I ordered the Cajun bap and although it was lovely, it was smothered in cheese. This was not mentioned on the menu. Luckily enough I was able to scrape it off. There was two ladies working, one was very good...
Always an enjoyable course. Being on the Estuary the wind and weather can certainly give you a different experience when you're on the 16th green, through the 17th, and 18th tee. Good restaurant upstairs with a nice view of the 18th green. well worth a visit for golf or lunch {family or solo}.
Played golf here and enjoyed the course, it's a parkland course but it runs down to the Shannon Estuary. Had Lunch after our round and the meal was nice and not over priced. I found ALL the staff to be very courteous and friendly. A clubhouse is a place were people go to eat in peace and quiet and not...
The food was lovely Great service form the girls.The down part of it the Lady who serves at the bar Mariane was awful, she has no manners at all the time I go there she is not great.Had the worst experience after My kids were told not to play Piano because the Secretary of the Golf Club was there. If...
The value for good food here is excellent so if visiting the Shannon region then definitely don't eat at the airport as its absolutely crap but instead make your way to Shannon Golf club where there is always a friendly face and excellent food on offer
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Ideal for keeping in a doctors bag, loaning to a patient for daily self-monitoring or for immediate rhythm assessment during an event, the HCG-801 is simple, compact.
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Compact - Highly portable, fitting into a doctors bag, hand bag, brief case or large pocket with ease so it is always available when needed.
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Cordless - Simple Operation - There are no leads to connect to the patient, simply hold the device in teh right hand with the right index finger over the finger electrode and the chest electrode touching the chest (over the heart), and press 'START'. For operation instructions visit HCG-801 ECG Quick Reference Card.
Quick Start Up - The HCG-801 takes only seconds to start up, meaning it is reading to record when an event is occuring
Records 30 second rhythm strip - The 30 second recording time is long enough to provide sufficient insight for basic interpretation of most rhythm related events
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Medicare Item Number Rebate - The 11711 Medicare Item Number Rebate for 'Ambulatory ECG Monitoring' means that the HCG-801 ECG device can become a source of income for clinics.


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Ford once again is being put in a harsh light by Consumer Reports, this time over mileage claims for Ford hybrids that the magazine says are about 20 percent higher than its real-world tests revealed.
Just weeks after the magazine assailed Ford for how the complexity of the MyFord Touch system continued to confuse American car buyers, Consumer Reports alleged that the Ford Fusion Hybrid delivered only 39 mpg in its tests of the vehicle in highway and city driving, far short of the 47 mpg Ford claims for the model. Similarly in the magazine's tests, the C-Max Hybrid hit only a combined 37 mpg, far short of the 47 mpg Ford claims for it.
"These two vehicles have the largest discrepancy between our overall-mpg results and the estimates published by the EPA that we've seen among any current models," Consumer Reports noted. "Among current models, more than 80 percent of the vehicles we've tested are within 2 mpg."
Ford said it "cannot speak" to Consumer Reports' testing but maintained that early customers of the two cars "praise the vehicles and report a range of fuel-economy figures, including some reports above 47 mpg. This reinforces the fact that driving styles, driving conditions, and other factors can cause mileage to vary."
But this development could make a bigger difference to car buyers than Ford would like. The cumulative effect of of multiple criticisms of Ford vehicles by Consumer Reports — largely seen as authoritative and disinterested — could start to add up in the minds of some American consumers.
"Even though these two Ford hybrids are very efficient, this big discrepancy may leave customers disappointed," Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports' director of auto testing, told Automotive News.
And there's something else: Ford advertising for C-Max already has made a big point of comparing the mileage of its hybrid to that of one version of the Toyota hybrid family, Prius v, the model larger than the original Prius. The first TV ads for C-Max, this fall, focused on the fun and driveability of the car compared with that of Prius v.
"In general, because fuel economy has been such a big driver lately in terms of consumers' reasons for purchase across most segments — and with the economy — people are looking for a practical vehicle," Amy Machesney, C-Max marketing manager, told me recently. "The C-Max is meeting a lot of those different needs with one package that is coming at a great price."
But any consumer comparing the C-Max Hybrid and Prius v also quickly will see that Ford claims 47 mpg overall for C-Max Hybrid while Toyota claims only 40 mpg for Prius v. And while Machesney noted that Ford also compares C-Max to the original, smaller Prius in some digital advertising, those comparisons get worse for Ford in fuel economy, because Prius is rated at 51 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway versus the C-Max Hybrid's 47 and 47.
If the discrepancies reported by Consumer Reports actually turn out to hold generally for C-Max Hybrid owners, Ford's comparisons with Prius could grow problematic.
At the same time, as Automotive News noted, before this report, the largest mileage discrepancies found by Consumer Reports were 7 and 6 mpg for the Prius c and regular Prius. And all the figures are, of course, endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In general, hybrid mileage ratings have been more difficult for the industry to get accurate than for conventional powertrains. Ford executives also have said that they expected to see a wider range for fuel economy in their new generation of hybrids because they are more powerful than earlier hybrids, and drivers can consume more fuel when they take advantage of the hybrids' higher performance.
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The Adult and Aging Services Section provides an array of services to enhance the quality of lives of older and disabled adults. Our mission is to enable individuals to live independent and meaningful lives in their own homes for as long as possible. When this is no longer possible, services are provided to assist individuals in locating alternative living arrangements.
Adult Services Intake assesses needs and links individuals with the most appropriate service. The intake process begins with an inquiry from a prospective client, family member, a member of the community, or an agency. The Intake Unit Social Workers are knowledgeable about not only services provided directly by the Adult and Aging Services Section, but those of other community agencies. An Intake Social Worker is available during hours of operation, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to talk with any individual who either comes into the office with questions or calls on the phone. To speak with an Intake Social Worker, call 704-862-7540. During FY 2012-2013 staff responded to 8,368 requests for services/information.
Adult Care Homes – Licensure involves the activities to license, supervise and monitor group-care homes and homes for elderly and disabled adults. During the fiscal year, 16 facilities were supervised and 310 monitoring visits were made.
Adult Placement Services provides placement services for disabled and elderly adults in need of adult care homes, intermediate or skilled nursing care. During FY 2012-2013, 56 individuals were assisted with placement in adult care homes and nursing homes.
Adult Social Work Services provides social workers to assess an individual's situation, develop a plan of service and work with an individual until stabilization occurs. During FY 2012-2013, 89 individuals received Adult Social Work Services.
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA) offers Medicaid-eligible disabled adults, who qualify as needing nursing home care, an opportunity to receive supportive services in their own home as long as the cost of in-home care does not exceed the Medicaid reimbursement rate for nursing home care. In FY 2012-2013, 182 disabled adults benefited from this service.
Congregate Meals are weekday meals served to individuals in group settings. Individuals also participate in structured activities and fellowship. Adult & Aging Services operates sites at the following locations:
A total of 34,032 meals were served to 307 individuals during the fiscal year at the six sites.
Day Care for Adults provides day care activities in a supervised setting for disabled and elderly adults. During FY 2012-2013, 27 individuals were served in the Gastonia Center and 38 individuals were served in the East Gaston Center. The centers are at the following locations:
Family Caregiver Support Program provides assistance to family and volunteer caregivers who provide assistance to the loved ones at home. Services include referrals to community agencies, education, and funding for respite services and supplemental services such as home modifications, nutritional supplements and adaptive equipment. All of this is focused on making the caregiver's role more manageable. During FY 2012-2013, 426 caregivers received information/and or assistance.
Guardianship Services are provided to elderly/disabled individuals to ensure essential life sustaining services when no suitable relative is available. During the fiscal year, 65 individuals were served.
Home-Delivered Meals are meals served to individuals who are medically homebound, unable to prepare meals and have no one available to prepare meals for them. In FY 2012-2013, 37,809 meals were served to 255 individuals. This program is facilitated through the gracious outreach efforts of over 700 volunteers.
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver noon time meals in Belmont, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Cramerton, Dallas, Gastonia, Lowell, McAdenville, Mt. Holly and Stanley. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity and have an hour available, please call 704-862-7540.
In-Home Aide Services provides services geared to assisting elderly and disabled individuals in remaining in their own homes for as long as possible to preclude more restrictive and costly services. During the fiscal year, 277 individuals received 49,206 service hours.
Protective Services for Adults responds to calls for the evaluation of concerns regarding abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation of elderly and/or disabled adults and the mobilization of services to meet essential service needs. During the fiscal year, 833 reports were received.
To report instances of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older or disabled adult, please call 704-862-7575 immediately. Your call will be kept confidential.
Special Assistance In-Home Program is an alternative to assisted living; qualified Medicaid eligible adults receive a package of individually designed services to prevent or delay entrance into long term care. During the fiscal year, 47 individuals participated in the program.
Transportation Services provide transportation to a large number of individuals on a monthly basis. During FY 2012-2013, this service provided approximately 5,960 trips to adult day care; 7,753 trips to nutrition sites and 2,311 trips to doctors, grocery stores and other essential agencies for older adults.
How to Apply for Services The individual needing services or someone acting on the individual's behalf can call the Intake Line at 704-862-7540 to request assistance. Requests for assistance can also be made in person at the Adult and Aging Services Division of the Department of Social Services, 330 N. Marietta St., Gastonia, North Carolina.
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KU IT offers free training sessions throughout the year to help faculty, staff and students use a variety of software packages more effectively. We have regularly scheduled workshops that are open to anyone, as well as group sessions or individual consultations that can be customized to meet your needs.
We offer instruction on the following software and services:
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Microsoft Office 2013
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- GCF Learn Free - GCF Learn Free provides free online learning opportunities on topics such as Microsoft Office products, iPad basics, Windows 7, digital search skills, and more.
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