Tuesday, September 18, 2018

“Huntingdon - Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship



“Huntingdon - Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship
Up to $80,000
ACT - 23
GPA - 3.0

Priority Deadline Dec 1, 2018

Click HERE for information on how to apply!

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Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

Horatio Adler Scholarship:

    Win up to $25,000
    Community Service
    2.0 GPA

Deadline Oct. 25, 2018

Click HERE for More Info!


Judson Preview Days

Judson Preview Days:

2018-2019 Schedule:
Preview & Scholarship Day – September 22, 2018
Preview & Scholarship Day – November 10, 2018
Preview & Scholarship Day – February 16, 2019
Junior Preview Day – May 11, 2019

During Preview & Scholarship Days, high school seniors may participate in testing for academic scholarships and audition for performing arts scholarships. To try out for an athletic team, you can also visit us on one of our Athletic Tryout Days.

FastWeb: Scholarship Search

Let your scholarship search begin.

Samford University:New Programs of Study from the School of Public Health

Samford University: New Programs of Study from the School of Public Health

Click HERE for more Info!

Berea College Important Updates and Link to Admission Page

Berea College: First Year Applicant Deadlines

  1. Priority deadline: October 31, 2018
  2. Final application deadline: March 31, 2019

Below you’ll find complete application instructions for a first time college student who has not attended another institution of higher education after graduating high school or earning a GED.

Click HERE!

Are You Bama Bound?

Are You Bama Bound?


  • Who:Parents/Students: Interested in UA
  • What: You are invited to an info session on Scholarships/ housing/essays/and more
  • When: October 7th

Click HERE for more Information!



Thursday, September 13, 2018

Athens State University

Athens State University:


Athens State University will be outside the OGHS lunch room on October 15th with information!

 

Bevill State: Educational Talent Search

Bevill State: Educational Talent Search

Students in grades 8th-12th who are interested in signing up for Educational Talent search. Turn in Applications to the Counseling Office before Tuesday, September 18th.

Monday, September 10, 2018

PSAT @ OGHS



SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS ONLY.




Are You Interested in taking the PSAT???
 
Sign up TODAY, in the OGHS Counseling Office. Limited Spots Available!
 
Pay Mrs. Harris, $16.
 
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***The test will be given at Oak Grove High School on 10/10.***

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Logistics Academy Scholarship







***Logistics Academy will provide scholarships to attend to the first 5 participants that meet requirements.

Click HERE for more Information!


ATTENTION SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:
-Do you want to make a difference? Be a leader? Change your community?
-Then it is time to apply to Youth Leadership Forum.


Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) of Birmingham is a community-wide leadership program for high school sophomores and juniors designed to expose young leaders to the various elements that interact to form a strong and dynamic metropolitan area.

Youth Leadership Forum Selection Criteria:
-Sophomore or Junior
-Demonstrates leadership qualities, and/or potential for leadership, with peer
-Has the ability to question and work with others
-Expresses an interest in furthering their knowledge of the greater Birmingham area
-Commits to 100% attendance
-Has received recommendation and approval to participate from school
-Has at least a “B” average

Deadline= October 1, 2018

To Apply: See Mrs. McCarty. Rm # W117







B.A.S.S & Alabama Power Scholarship

B.A.S.S., Alabama Power to award scholarships to two Alabama students.




BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power are partnering to award two $5,000 scholarships this year for students currently attending, or planning to attend, a technical school or community college in the state of Alabama.


Application Deadline: Monday, October 8, 2018
Click HERE to Apply!

Upcoming College Visitors at OGHS:



  • Judson College Representative will be here to Speak with Senior Girls on Sept 13 @ 10:45 in the Auditorium.
  • Auburn University Representative will be here to Speak with All Seniors on Oct 9 @ 10:45 in the Auditorium.
  • Montevallo University Representative will be here to Speak with All Seniors on Oct 12 @ 10:45 in the Auditorium.
      

BOO at the ZOO





It's that time of year again The Birmingham Zoo is looking for volunteers to make Boo at the Zoo (BATZ) a fun and exciting events for kids and families!  This event is sponsored by Wells Fargo. It takes about 100 volunteers per night to make Boo at the Zoo a success!


APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:-Must be at least 14 years of age-If you are 18 or over you must be affiliated with a group, organization, business or corporation in order to be considered for this opportunity.


Dates: October:11th-14th, 18th-31st at 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: The Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd. Birmingham, AL

Click HERE to apply!

SENIORS: College Organizers

SENIORS:

Come to the OGHS Counseling Office & pick up a College Organizer to help with timelines, deadlines, & to-do lists for Admissions and Scholarships.
**Limited number available.**


Fall 2018, Potential Magazine!

Come by the Counseling Office to get a copy of the Fall 2018, Potential Magazine!

Inside this Issue:
  • STEM Scholarships
  • College 101: Campus Tours
  • Life Skills: Time Management
  • Top College Picks in Alabama

College Info Spreadsheet!

College Info Spreadsheet!
Click on the link below to find out information such as:
Minimum GPA, Admission Criteria, Minimum ACT, Admissions App Fee, Estimated Costs, Scholarship Info, & Preview Dates.

Bevill 2019-2020 Scholarship Scholarship Application

Bevill 2019-2020 Scholarship Scholarship Application

Want to Stay informed @ OGHS?

Want to Stay informed?


Follow the Directions Below and Join the Oak Grove High School Counseling REMIND! OR CLICK HERE


ACT Test Dates 2018-2019

 

Here are the anticipated test dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates for 2018-2019. The test dates are confirmed by ACT, Inc., the others are our projections based on historical data.

Test Date
Deadline
Late Deadline
Score Release*
Sept 8, 2018
Aug 3, 2018
Aug 17, 2018
Sept 18; Oct 2, 2018
Oct 27, 2018
Sept 21, 2018
Oct 5, 2018
Nov 6; Nov 20, 2018
Dec 8, 2018
Nov 2, 2018
Nov 16, 2018
Dec 18, 2018; Jan 1, 2019
Feb 9, 2019
Jan 4, 2019
Jan 18, 2019
Feb 19; Mar 5, 2019
Apr 13, 2019
Mar 8, 2019
Mar 22, 2019
Apr 23; May 7, 2019
June 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 17, 2019
June 18; July 2, 2019
July 13, 2019
June 14, 2019
June 21, 2019
July 23; Aug 6, 2019
*= Refers to online score release. The first date is when multiple choice scores come out, and the second one is when complete scores are available.

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship


  • Horatio Alger Car Tech Scholarship
  • June 15, 2018
  • $2500



Click HERE for More Info!

NEED TO TALK WITH A SCHOOL COUNSELOR??


NEED TO TALK WITH A SCHOOL  COUNSELOR AT OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL??

*HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (9th-12th):Sign up on TUESDAY during one of your electives (non-core class)
*MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (6th-8th):Sign up on THURSDAY during one of your electives (non-core class)


Click HERE to sign up for an appointment!





Wednesday, May 16, 2018

ACT Prep Camp: Montevallo

ACT Prep Camp: Montevallo

When: Tuesday, May 29- Friday, June 1
Where:  University of Montevallo
Who: High School Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
Participant Fee: $250 per participant- This includes the price of lunch & snacks.


This four-day camp will provide students with content and test taking strategies for
each section of the ACT test. One point can be the difference in receiving a
scholarship! A 20 percent scholarship is available to the children of UM
employees and for those who qualify for financial assistance based on documented
free/reduced lunch participants.

Click HERE for more Information!


       

Monday, May 14, 2018

Alabama Summer Learning Challenge

 Alabama Summer Learning Challenge
What: Fuel Education is now providing two FREE learning activities
Who: All Alabama Students
When: May 1- July 30
Fuel Education is excited to team up with the Alabama State Department of Education to provide FREE, personalized and engaging math, reading, language arts, and science learning activities to Alabama students all summer long! 

For More Information, Click HERE!

Monday, May 7, 2018

LSCC Dual Enrollment Bonanza Information

LSCC Dual Enrollment Bonanza Information

The next Bonanza is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2018.  The Bonanza is designed to orient Dual Enrollment students who have registered for the summer 2018 term.  Thus, be sure to complete all registration steps before you attend the Bonanza.   If you would like to attend the Bonanza, you must register online (for Dual Enrollment) first.  To do so, please follow Track 2 directions (if you are new student) or Track 4 directions (if you are a returning student).  Click here to begin the enrollment process.

All Dual Enrollment students are  required to participate in the Dual Enrollment Bonanza.  Details about this event are below.

Location of Event (Bonanza):

Lawson State Community College (Birmingham/West/Main Campus)
3060 Wilson Road, SW.   Birmingham, AL  35221
Perry W. Ward Technology Building--ACATT Building


If you have not registered yet, to do so, please follow Track 2 directions (if you are a new student) or Track 4 directions (if you are a returning student).  Click here to begin the enrollment process.
Upcoming Bonanza Date:  Thursday, May 17th, 2018Time: 6:00 p.m.
Building:  Perry W. Ward Technology Building--ACATT BuildingFloor: 1st Floor
Room:  Theater
Grant funds (free funds for select Career Technical Programs) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to eligible students.  Funds are limited and are NOT guaranteed.  Funds cover books, tuition and fees (and some select materials).  You must be present at this event to qualify for grant covered funds (while they last).  Typically the Bonanza runs from about 9 a.m. until noon, so plan accordingly.  On average, it can take about 2 hours to complete the full registration process, depending upon when you arrive.  The earlier you arrive, typically, the shorter your processing time.  These are projected times only and can never be predicted.  

 

Friday, May 4, 2018

Polaris Industries


Polaris Industries


If you know of a student that intends to go directly into the workforce after graduation,
please pass along the attached flyer and know that their education does not stop at the
doors of Polaris – we continually strive to offer educational opportunities to our team
members such as after-work classes in Excel, Project Management, Leadership Skills
and other developmental trainings. In addition, Polaris offers tuition reimbursement of up
to $5,250 a year for those pursuing degrees. We partner with the state of Alabama’s AIDT
program to provide entry level weld training and skill-set assessments.
Interested students can apply online at www.applytopolaris.com



Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Thompson Tractor Company

Thompson Tractor Company

Service Technician Intern:

The purpose of the Service Technician Internship is to introduce incoming high school Juniors and Seniors to an exciting career as a Caterpillar dealer technician, and to gain real-world experience by assisting, observing and learning from experienced technicians while performing service and repair of equipment. Examples of the types of machinery that the intern may be exposed to includes earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and rental products. Extensive on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning will be provided throughout the internship training program. The successful intern candidate will demonstrate initiative, commitment to team work, enthusiasm for customer service, and model the desire to finding solutions in an efficient manner. 
Click HERE to Apply!

Think Big Student - Electric Power Generation:

**THIS IS A TWO YEAR CO-OP ASSOCIATES DEGREE PROGRAM**
Thompson Tractor offers scholarships for the Caterpillar ThinkBIG program which is a two-year college education program. Thompson Tractor and other dealers in the Southeast are partners with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to teach you how to service Caterpillar equipment using cutting-edge diagnostics, advanced technologies, and high-tech tools. The major emphasis of the ThinkBIG program is on heavy equipment engines, with a minor focus on marine propulsion systems and power generator repair theory and practical application. 

ThinkBIG students rotate every 8-weeks between SGTC and the Thompson Tractor dealership for classroom instructions and hands-on training experience. After 2-years of the 8-week rotational internship you will have an Associate’s Degree in Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology. 
Click HERE to Apply!