Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Coffee With the Counselor - 2/7/13


Coffee w/the Counselor

This month I will go over a brief To-Do List for February, then we will work on FAFSA's again. If you didn't get done last month and have more questions or you didn't come last month be sure to come. This will probably be our last Coffee w/the Counselor for the year. If you've been coming and doing what you are supposed to you should be ready to go! See you next Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 5:30 p.m.   
JHS Computer Lab, Room 8

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Junior Class Indian Taco Sale Fund Raiser

The Jay High School Junior class is hosting an Indian Taco dinner on Thursday, January 31st at the Community Center. Junior parent, Gayla Robinett has volunteered to  help  organize this event.  The Junior class and sponsors are in need of the following food items or a financial donation to help purchase the needed items :

2 gallons Tomato Sauce
30 cans of pinto beans
100lbs of Self rising flour
2 1lb packages of Yeast
3 containers of Salt
6 gallons of milk
10 gallons of Oil
10 lbs Shredded lettuce
10lbs of fresh tomatoes
10lbs Onions
20lbs Shredded cheese
2 gallons Salsa
10 cases bottled water

Please email the junior class at jhsclassof2014@gmail.com if you can donate any of these items.  Please indicate the amount of each item or dollar amount you are willing to donate.  All donations need to be secured by 3:00pm Monday, January 28 in order to know if we can proceed with the sale. Donations can  be dropped off at the high school by no later than NOON on Wednesday, January 30th.  

Girls State Interviews


Girls State interviews will be Wednesday, February 6th, in the Jay High School Library.


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

NEO Recruiter


An NEO recruiter will be in the JHS library on January 29th from 1:20-1:55 to meet with juniors and seniors interested in learning more about NEO.


Scholarship Deadlines

Scholarship deadlines for NSU and RSU are February 1. You should go online to the school you are wanting to go to and see when their deadlines are. Don't be left out! If you are undecided apply to NEO and their scholarships....do something before it is too late!!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Thursday, January 17, 2013

REC $1,000 Scholarship

Eligibility requirements:
  1. To be eligible to receive Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative’s academic scholarship, a student must:
    • Be a senior in one of the high schools in the cooperative’s service area
    • Reside in a household served by Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
    • Be in the top 1/3 of his/her graduating class.

Guidelines:
  1. A total of four scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 and will be non-renewable. One scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student in each of the four counties – Craig/Rogers, Delaware, Mayes and Ottawa – in which Northeast Electric serves electric power.
  2. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university. The scholarship funds will be issued directly to the college or university attended by the student.
  3. The winner must become a full-time college student.
  4. The winners will be asked to provide a social security number when the scholarship is sent to the college of their choice.
  5. The Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative board of trustees will act as the scholarship selection committee. Items for consideration will be: academic ability, school and community involvement, letters of recommendation, and financial need. The decision of the board will be final.

Instructions for Scholarship Application
  1. A copy of your current high school transcript must be attached to your completed application.
  2. Two letters of recommendation – one from a school source (teacher, counselor, principal, etc.) and one from an outside, non-relative, source (minister, family friend, employer, etc.)
  3. If available, a copy of a letter of acceptance from the college you plan to attend.
  4. Application must arrive no later than noon on Wednesday March 13, 2013 to: Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Attention: Amy Claborn, Scholarship Coordinator, PO Box 948, Vinita, OK 74301-0948.
Please see Mrs. Hendren for an application.

RSU Newsletter


The Honors Program and President’s Leadership Class (PLC) scholarships are the two most prestigious scholarships that we have to offer.  When accepted into either of these programs, your students would be given the opportunity to excel in the classroom, campus, and surrounding community. In addition, the financial awards are substantial.

To qualify for the Honors Program, your students would need an ACT score of 26 and a GPA of 3.5. This scholarship awards full tuition, fees, books, on-campus housing, and $750 in Scholar Dollars per semester for up to four years (minus other federal, state, and/or private scholarships or grants).

To qualify for the PLC scholarship, students need an ACT score of 21. This program awards full tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and $750 in Scholar Dollars per semester for up to four years (minus other federal, state, and/or private scholarships or grants).

Honors and PLC applications (as well as all required supplementary documents) are due by February 1, 2013. Additionally, there is an interview requirement for both scholarship programs.  Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and date of interviews soon after February 1. 

In addition, be sure to have your students apply for our general academic scholarships by March 1, 2013.

Below are links to the Honors, PLC, and general scholarship applications – please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you or your students have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you!




Sincerely,

Dave Hoffman
Prospective Student Services Representative
Rogers State University
(918) 343.7549

University of Arkansas Newsletter

Important Deadlines
-Final Scholarship Deadline is February 1. Please encourage your students to get their admissions applications in as soon as possible (http://apply.uark.edu). They will then receive an e-mail with the scholarship application, and that MUST be submitted by February 1 for consideration. Students can continue to apply for admission until August 1, but they will not be considered for scholarships.
-The Arkansas Alumni Association has many extra scholarships students can apply for. They do not have to have family members that graduated from Arkansas to be eligible to apply. Their deadline is also February 1. Students can find the application at http://www.arkansasalumni.org/s/1429/wideMenu_plain.aspx?sid=1429&gid=1&pgid=1413.
-If you have any students who are National Merit Semi-Finalists/ Finalists and who are interested in Arkansas, please feel free to give them my contact information as some of our scholarship information has changed for these students!
-The Housing and Orientation sign-up is now live for any students who have been accepted. The earlier they get this in, the better choices they will have! The roommate profiler will be coming online sometime next month for any students that need to find roommates. Feel free to pass along any questions about this to me!

Non Resident Tuition Waivers:
-Please remember, we offer a Non-Resident Tuition Award for Oklahoma residents. This award waives 80% of the non-resident portion of tuition if a student has a 24 (superscored) ACT AND a 3.25 GPA. The award will waive 90% of the non-resident portion of tuition if a student has a 26 (superscored) ACT AND a 3.6 GPA. This award is something that students can work on all year of their senior year; they do not have to have the GPA and ACT at this point in time. They may go ahead and apply for admission, and if they end up meeting these criteria before coming to campus as a student this fall, we will give them the award. http://nrta.uark.edu/.
-We also have a 100% waiver of the Non-Resident portion of tuition for any students who have a Tribal/CDIB card from one of the tribes listed at this website http://vcfa.uark.edu/Documents/BOTPol_0520_1.PDF. These students will just need to meet admission requirements and submit a copy of their card with their application in order to get the waiver.
-We also will waive up to 90% of the Non-Resident Tuition portion if a student has a close family member who graduated from the U of A. Information on this can be found here: http://www.arkansasalumni.org/s/1429/wideMenu_plain.aspx?sid=1429&gid=1&pgid=648
Thanks for all that you do, and GO HOGS!

College Fair for Juniors and Seniors

Juniors and Seniors:  What's in your future?

Text Box: 9:30 to 2:00
Northeast Technology Center (Main Building)
January 10 – NTC Claremore Campus
January 17 – NTC Pryor Campus
January 24 – NTC Afton Campus
January 31 – NTC Kansas Campus

Plan to attend the
COLLEGE FAIR
at
Northeast Technology Center!
Visit with representatives from colleges, universities and military.
Take a tour of NTC programs.

Come find out how to….
*Apply for College
*Apply for Financial Aid
*Apply for Scholarships
*Apply for Housing
*Apply your Concurrent and/or Cooperative Alliance college credit to a degree!
  Sponsored By:
NTC

9:30 to 2:00
Northeast Technology Center (Main Building)
January 10 – NTC Claremore Campus
January 17 – NTC Pryor Campus
January 24 – NTC Afton Campus
January 31 – NTC Kansas Campus

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: We want to recognize community-minded students!
Awarded at up to $25,000/year; watch for more detail in an upcoming flyer

Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Are there students you know who are dedicated both in and out of the classroom? Those who drive positive change in their communities? We want to celebrate these lives by helping make college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity. Help us find and reach the Buick Achievers of 2013. 

JRF Scholarship Application

Due February 15th
JRF-Online-App2

What does it take to become a
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar?
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
  • Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
  • Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
  • Present evidence of financial need;
  • Be a United States citizen;
  • Score a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; and
Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.


Timeline for 2013 Application Process

February 15, 2013, 5pm (ET) - Application due
April 30, 2013 - Notification of application status via email
May 1 – May 31, 2013 - Second round, regional interviews
June 15, 2013 - Final selections announced


Please see Mrs. Hendren for more information.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Student Council Meeting

There will be a Student Council meeting on Thursday, January 17th during Flex in Mrs. Ward's room.

Early Release

Jay School will be getting out of school on January 16th, 2013 at 2:00 for Teacher Professional Development.

JHS Wrestlng Success

The Jay High School wrestlers have had a lot of success this year.  They're dual record is 14-0.  Currently, their dual ranking is 14th and their tournament ranking is 11th.  The following is a list of wrestlers with a winning record.  Derrick Shrum: 20-2,  Cole Wheeler: 18-4,  Remington White: 17-2,  Treyson January: 17-2,  Kaleb Reece: 15-5,  Jeremiah Sirmans: 14-5,  Jacob Ellis: 10-3,  Trestin January: 13-7,  Chance Johnson: 11-9, Brian DeLeon: 7-5.
Please make plans to come and support these great athletes.