2018-19 School Dates

March 22 Snow Make-up Day March 25 Snow Make-up Day March 29 Senior Supplies delivered – during lunch in the

Auditorium April 2 3rd Qtr. Report Card April 15-19 Spring Break April 22 Snow Make-up Day April 27 PROM April 30 4th Qtr. Progress Report April 30 – May 2 Spring Virtual School Exams May 6 -17 AP Exams May 27 Memorial Day Holiday May 28 Graduation Rehearsal @ RHS 9:30 AM May 28 Graduation Rehearsal @ Bon Secour Wellness

Arena – 6:30 PM June 3 Graduation 9 AM @ Bon Secour Wellness Arena

A, B, W, X Mrs. Rogers C-F, T Mrs. Blevins G-K, Y & Z Mr. Sumerel L-O, U & V Ms. Peasley P-S Ms. Hintalla

The following dates are MANDATORY for those seniors that will be participating in Graduation --

May 28, 2019 o 9:30 AM Graduation Meeting in the RHS

Auditorium. Please plan to be here up to 11: 30 AM to Noon.

o 6:30 PM Gradation Rehearsal at Bon Secours Wellness Arena

More information and specifics will be given out to all seniors in early April in a packet. This packet will explain and answer many questions that seniors will have and parents.

Scholarships are free money for college. You MUST do your research and apply. Start your search online. Many sites offer scholarship matching. You complete information about yourself and they will “match” you with scholarships for which you might qualify. Warning: you will start receiving lots of scholarship emails after you complete these questionnaires.

TIP: Create an email account that you use only for

scholarship and college inquiries.

WWW.MYCOLLEGEOPTIONS.COM WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM WWW.SCHOLARSHIPS.COM

WWW.FASTWEB.COM

Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church 7 Shannon Dr., Greenville

www.cinderellaprojectsc.com

Contact: Cashida Okeke at Cashida.Okeke@Jacksonlewis.com

The Cinderella Project, sponsored by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, helps girls in South Carolina become princesses on prom night. Area high school

students will be able to choose from hundreds of dresses and accessories, all for FREE!

Must bring school ID!

*Indicates a New Scholarship Posting

SOUTH CAROLINA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP This is a state- awarded scholarship valued at $2,800 for the first year only. Students that have a final minimum 3.0 GPA but do not qualify for the LIFE are eligible to receive this scholarship. Students who receive the SC HOPE and earn a 3.0 at the end of the first year of college may receive the LIFE Scholarship for the second year of college. No application is necessary for this scholarship. Eligibility is based on your final transcript.

SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE SCHOLARSHIP This is a state- awarded scholarship valued at $5000 per year. Students must meet two of the three requirements (1) your final, cumulative grade point average must be a minimum 3.0; (2) minimum 1100 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections) or 24 ACT; or (3) rank in the top 30% of your class at graduation. For a two year college students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (the test score and class rank requirements are waived.) No application is necessary for this scholarship. Eligibility is based on your final transcript. SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP This is a state-awarded scholarship valued at $6700 per year. Students may be eligible to apply if they meet the following three criteria: 1200 SAT/27 ACT, 3.5 GPA, top 6% of the class at the end of the sophomore, junior, or senior year; or meet the following two criteria 1400 SAT/32 ACT and 4.0 GPA at end of the junior or senior year. Students that meet the criteria will be notified by their Counselor to complete an application. SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE This state awarded money varies each year dependent on the South Carolina Lottery Revenue. Students must be enrolled in at least six credit hours a semester and advancing toward a degree at one of the state’s two-year institutions. Students must complete the FAFSA as soon after January 1, 2015 as possible. Awards are handled by the college financial aid office. Peck Law Firm Scholarship $2,000 3.0 GPA, complete online application, essay. Apply at http://thepeckfirm.com/peck-law-firm-scholarship/ Deadline: May 31

*2019 Sirrine Scholarship Completed application,

complete the FAFSA and provide copy of Student Aid Report (SAR). Application available at https://sirrine.greenville.k12.sc.us Students will create an 2019-20 account. Student should NOT use their GCS student email address as these accounts are deactivated after graduation. Use a personal email address! For additional information, visit https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titl

eid=counselsir Deadline: April 15 B. Davis Scholarship The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a $1000 scholarship. Application and information is available online at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: May 24 Upstate SC PFLAG Scholarship Program Be a graduating high school senior, identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or straight ally, demonstrate support of and/or service to the LGBTQ community, 3.0 GPA, been accepted to a accredited secondary college, complete application, high school transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, essay of 500 words. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: May 1 Susannah Blackwell Memorial Scholarship (ESOL Seniors): Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to South Carolina seniors that are current or former identified ESOL students and plan to attend a US university in the fall. Applications are available online at https://goo.gl/pWLTH1 Deadline: March 31

LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Recipients at the college sophomore level for students pursuing program majors in the following areas: science, math, computer science or informational technology, engineering, science education, math education and healthcare and related disciplines including medicine and dentistry. Incoming freshman must take fourteen credit hours in math and/or science during their freshman year. More information about these state scholarships is available online at www.che.sc.gov

Light Up A Life Scholarship Be a child of a current employee of GHS or a child or grandchild of an active GHS Volunteer who has worked at least 100 hours at the time of applying or be an active teen volunteer who has worked a minimum of 50 documented hours within the past 12 months, 3.0 GPA in both math and science, planning on pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare, demonstrate financial need, official high school transcript, essay, 2 recommendation letters, completed application. Applications can be found at www.scholarshipprogram.org Deadline: March 25 Upstate Carolina Scholarship for Excellence in Science $2,000 Must have at least an 85 average for all classes, must have achieved at least an 90 average across all science courses, 1000 word essay. See your counselor for a copy of application. Deadline: March 29 SC Education Association-Retired Scholarship $1,000 Must attend a SACS accredited college in SC, pursue a major in education, 3.0 GPA, must demonstrate leadership abilities, must need financial assistance, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, completed application. See your counselor for a copy of application. Deadline: March 15 Epsilon Iota Zeta - Bernice Barton Scholarship 3 letters of recommendation, high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, essay, letter of college acceptance, signed award criteria sheet. Applications available at https//goo.gl/forms/JdV0r5NwWyY9WR8J2 Deadline: April 12 SC Association of Extension Administrative Professionals $1,000 Students must be pursuing a career in secretarial science, computer science, accounting or business management/administration field. Must have B GPA, resident of South Carolina, completed application, two letters of recommendation, transcript, list of extra-curricular activities, essay. See your counselor for a copy of application. Deadline: March 8 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship Completed application, 500 word essay, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcript. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: March 16 SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Students will be chosen randomly from October 29 to May 13 every two weeks for a $500 scholarship. Student can begin entering online at: suntrust.com/offtocollege

Epsilon Tau Omega Scholarship Must demonstrate financial need, must have at least a C average or rank in the middle fifth of his/her class, sons/daughters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority shall not be eligible, complete application form, 3 letters of recommendation, official transcript, 2018 W2 forms from parents/guardians & SAT/ACT scores. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: March 16 Gap Creek Singers/Greer Music Club $500 - $1,000 Completed application form, artistic resume, letter of recommendation from teacher/advisor, recording of your music talent, professional goals in music. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: April 1 AHAM (Asociation Hispnano-Americana de Mujeres) College Scholarship Program Candidates must be of Hispanic origin or descent (only Spanish speaking countries, first or second generation), have legal presence in US, 3.5 GPA, completed application, official transcript, SAT/ACT scores, copy of household federal income tax return (1040EZ) for 2018, typed essay, letter of acceptance from university/college, copy of document showing legal presence in US. See your counselor for a copy of application. Deadline: March 15 Antonakos Foundation 2 confidential evaluation forms and reference letters, personal statement, copy of acceptance letter, submit to interviews in person or via phone. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: March 22 Fred Garrett & Luke Chatman Scholarship Must show acceptance letter from SC State University, show evidence of leadership qualities, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate established educational goals and exhibit personal qualities, must be in the top 40% of senior class, SAT of 750 or ACT of 17, high school transcript, 3 letters of recommendations. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: May 31 Joye Scholarship The Joye Law Firm will offer six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on the creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits. Applications and details are available at https://www.joyelawfirm.com/joyescholarship-program/ Deadline: April 1

*SCCAWS Scholarship $1,000 Only 1 application for each scholarship will be accepted! All application materials should be given to Mr. Sumerel by March 19 SC Coaches Association of Women’s Sport & Trophies by “M” Scholarship – Female student planning to major in medical field. SC Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Educator’s Scholarship – Female student planning non major in education. Please visit website to download the scholarship application forms, www.sccaws.org The link can be found under the “more” tab. All application materials should be given to your counselor by March 26. Deadline: March 26

*Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship

$1,500 May or may not be a golfer, must be a full time student in the fall working on a baccalaureate degree, recommendation from School Counselor, Only 2 seniors can be nominated for scholarship. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: March 15

*SC State Fair Scholarship Will award 50 $60,000

scholarships to be paid at a rate of $1,500 per year over 4 years. Application and eligibility requirements can be located at www.scstatefair.org Deadline: March 15 *Greenville Tech Foundation Scholarship Must be accepted to GTC, completed FAFSA on file with Financial Aid, demonstrate academic achievement, GPA 2.0 or higher, complete GTC Scholarship application at https://gvltec.academicworks.com Deadline: May 1 *GCS Student-Athlete Scholarship 6 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each. GPA of 2.0, earned a letter in (1) Varsity sport for at least 2 years or (2) Varsity sports for at least 1 year, interest in acceptance to Greenville Technical College or similar higher education or trade school with enrollment on a full-time basis, acceptable discipline record, demonstrates exemplary leadership qualities and characteristics, letter of recommendation from high school teacher or coach, high school principal or athletic director must sign application. See your counselor for a copy of the application. Deadline: April 1

SCHOLARSHIPS/RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS College Guide for Undocumented Students -

http://www.thebestcolleges.org/resources/undocumentedstudents/

Scholarships Open to Undocumented Students - https://mydocumentedlife.org/2016/09/12/scholarshipsopen-to-undocumented-students/ - This website provides up-to-date scholarships with approaching deadlines.

South Carolina DACA - https://www.scdaca.org/ - This website provides basic information for DACAmented young people in South Carolina who are interested in going to college.