Just pick three areas of
excellence, make your case for each in under 750
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Students can nominate themselves or their friends, and teachers, counselors,
and parents can nominate a student they know. Discus Award winners are one of a
kind, and the award makes a great addition to your college application. To
nominate yourself, please visit www.discusawards.com/nominate.
CHILTON COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR INFORMATION
COMMENCEMENT – May 26th at 6:00 P.M.
Graduation begins at 6:00 P.M. Report to your assigned classroom NO LATER than
5:30. Park in the back and enter the doors at the back by Mr. Miller’s room.
Gowns should be CLEAN and PRESSED. DO NOT go into the auditorium wearing or
carrying your cap and gown before the program. BOYS should wear a white shirt
with tie, dark slacks (black, navy, charcoal gray or khaki), dark socks and
dark dress shoes. GIRLS should wear a dress or skirt and blouse with dark
colored shoes. Your shoes should be comfortable. You will be standing
approximately 25 minutes when we line up. ALL caps should be worn flat on your
head. Wear tassel on right and move to the left after receiving diploma. Accept
diploma with your left hand; shake with your right. We will lineup at 5:35 in the
front hall and march in at 6:00 p.m. DO NOT have gum
in your mouth. Thank you notes must be sent to those whom you receive gifts.
Front Doors for ticketholders will open at 4:45. NO PARENT/GUARDIAN/GUEST is
allowed in the school other than through the auditorium.
GRADUATION TICKET INFORMATION
Each senior is given 4 orange tickets for early admittance to the auditorium.
They will also be given 2 blue tickets. Orange ticketholders will be admitted
to the auditorium from 4:45 – 5:15. NO SEATS WILL BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM
AFTER 5:15. Blue ticketholders will be admitted to the auditorium if there are
vacant seats, on a first come, first serve basis at 5:15. After those are
filled, blue ticketholders will go to the lunchroom from 5:15 – 5:30 to watch
via live feed. If there are remaining people after 5:30 without tickets, they
may enter the lunchroom. NO SEATS WILL BE HELD AFTER 5:30! CHECK OUT
www.chilton.k12.al.us/CCHS if you lose your sheet!
On
the night of graduation, you will receive only a diploma cover as you cross the
stage. You will return the graduation gown the night after the ceremony
to the library. The gown must be returned to the library within 30
minutes of exiting the auditorium. You must also return National Honor Society
and Beta Club stoles. When you return these things to the library, you will
receive your diploma (if all books/fees/stoles are turned in). Herff Jones/GradPro will collect
the full price of the graduation gown if for any reason it is not
returned. The graduation medallion, cap, tassel, diploma, and diploma
cover are yours to keep. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011!
Senior Portrait
Appointments
June 27-29
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
CCHS Auditorium
v There will be a $20
sitting fee (includes formals, 3 outfits, and outside shots at Peach Park).
v Yearbook photos
(those included in senior section of yearbook) are made by Bill Miller.
v Guys should wear a
jacket (black or blue), white shirt, and tie for the formal yearbook shot. If you do not have these, they will be
provided.
v Senior Portrait
Makeup Day will be July 18, 2011, 9:00
a.m.-3:00 p.m., CCHS Auditorium.
v Senior Ads will be
sold on August 2, 2011, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m, First come, first serve. At this time, you may pay in full or make a
deposit of $100 for the full page ad and $55 for half page ads. Full page
ads: $200 Half page ads $110.
The remainder of the deposit will be due by September 9, 2011.
SENIOR INFORMATION - Updated March 2, 2011
Clanton Kiwanis Scholarship - Needs based scholarship
for high school graduates. See Mrs. Ward for application. All
applications must be received by the Kiwanis Club before Thursday April 7,
2011. If you have questions, please contact Betty Cook at (205) 755
2240.
Lee Esco Memorial Scholarship Application - $500 scholarship for students who have vocational (career technical) experience, financial need, and have participated in types of community service. Deadline: March 9 - See Mrs. Ward for application.
Alton C./Lera M. Harris and Donnie Martin Scholarships - Two $1000 scholarships based on family income/financial situation, extracurricular activities, work experience, and essay. Deadline - March 9, 2011 - See Mrs. Ward for application. Fill out one application for both scholarships.
Harris Brothers Scholarship - A $1000 scholarship will be given to a student who will be attending Jefferson State Community College after graduation. You must complete a Harris/Martin Scholarship form to apply. Deadline - March 9, 2011
Betty Bennett Robinson Scholarship - One senior from CCHS will be awarded $500.00. To apply, you must have good character, leadership, and an overall 3.0 GPA. Applications are in the guidance office. Deadline - March 9, 2011
Tuskegee University - March 26, 2011 - Open House - For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management at 1 800 622 6531. Visit www.tuskegee.edu/admissions
SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) 2011 Award Program - From now until March 4, 2011, teachers, coaches, principals, athletic directors, parents students, and relatives are encouraged to nominate a scholar athlete for the SAMMY 2011 Award. Judging is based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience essay. SAMMY 2011 applications will only be accepted online by www.bodybymilk.com until March 4, 2011.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - Proudly funded by GM Foundation. They are looking to celebrate motivated, passionate college bound students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom, who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. Go to www.buickachievers.com for more information. Application Deadline: March 31, 2011. Nationwide awards: 100 scholarships for up to $25,000/year, 1,000 scholarships at $2,000/year, renewable for up to 4 years.
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Open House - April 16, 2011 from 8:30 to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. vetmed.auburn.edu.
Any student who has an ACT of 25 or higher or a 3.51 GPA or higher may qualify for a scholarship at Alabama State University. Call (334) 229-4418 for more information.
Huntingdon College - 2010-2011 Host Day Programs: These days are set aside for you and your family so you can tour the campus, talk with students, meet the faculty and staff, learn about financial aid and scholarships, and find out if Huntingdon is the right choice for you. March 5, 2011. Please contact admiss@huntingdon.edu at least a week before visiting.
Alabama Bankers Association offers a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior whose parent is employed full-time at an Alabama bank. Applicants must be a resident of Alabama, must be a high school senior, parent must be employed full time at an Alabama bank. More information: http://www.alabamabankers.org/alb/moak.html.
Allstate Foundation Scholarship - Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards to encourage teens to educate their peers about the dangers of texting while driving. Print Category submissions are articles written and published by high school students in newspapers. Broadcast Category submissions are segments in journalistic style written and produced by students and aired within the high school. More info: http://www.allstate.com/foundation/keep-the-drive/HSJ.aspx.
Rural
Minority Health Scholars Program - 5 week summer program at the University of
Alabama for high school graduates who plan to enter college in the next
academic year. Qualifications: must be high school senior, have a "b"
average; earn a minimum ACT score of 21; UA requires the optional writing part
of ACT; reside in rural Alabama at least 5 years. Tuition, room and meals
will be provided at no cost to participants. Download an application from the
website: http://cchs.ua.edu/crm/rural-health-leaders-pipeline/rmsp.
Contact Cynthia Moore, Director at cmoore@cchs.ua.edu
or (205) 348-3116 to request an application. Application deadline:
March 15.
University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History is offering 3 full-tuition academic scholarships majoring in studio art or art history. See Mrs. Ward for an application or learn more about the programs by visiting The University of Alabama on the web at http://art.ua.edu.
Jacksonville State University Spring Preview Day - Saturday, April 2nd. If you have questions concerning Preview Day or need directions to JSU, please call (800) 231-JAX1 (5291) Option 6 or (256) 782-5260, or go to www.jsu.edu.
Auburn University's Ag Industry Day - March 31, 2011 - For more information visit: www.ag.auburn.edu/goplaces/agindustry
AACP Scholarships - National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People is able to provide scholarships to outstanding
students. It is the duty of our dedicated Scholarship Committee to determine
the most outstanding individuals to receive these awards. The NAACP does not
provide financial aid to individuals, only scholarships through this process.
Go to http://www.naacp.org/page/s/scholarship2 for
more information.
United Negro College Fund - The Program Services Department administers
various scholarship programs. Each program has its own eligibility criteria,
open/close dates and required documents. In order to apply for a UNCF Program
Services Scholarship, you must apply through the online application process.
Click on the link to view all programs currently accepting applications and for
deadlines. http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp
B. Davis Scholarship -
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2011. All high school juniors and seniors may apply. Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship, but include grades in the application. Please visit the website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about and to apply for the scholarship.
The deadline for applications is May 27, 2011; Amount of Scholarship: $1,000. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact awards@studentawardsearch.com. To apply for this scholarship one needs to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits.
DISCUS Awards -
BigSun Organization - All student athletes are eligible for this award,
regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline is June 23,
2011; Amount of Award $500.00.The successful applicant will be a
high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently
involved in some sport at that institution or in the community..Go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com
to learn how to apply.
AUM Seamless Admission Program - allows students to complete their freshman
year course work through AUM, but once they fulfill the necessary requirements,
students are guaranteed admission as an Auburn University student
for their sophomore year. For more information, visit www.aum.edu/seamless
or call (334) 244-3460.
Lake Mitchell HOBO Scholarship - Eligibility and requirements for
participation in the Lake Mitchell Home Owners and Boat Owners (HOBO)
Scholarship are as follows: Applicants must be a resident in Chilton or Coosa
County with a minimum B average, and entering in any accredited
Alabama two or four-year college. Attendance is mandatory at one or more
Lake Mitchell clean up days or the applicant must be trained in Water
Monitoring. Water Monitor training is a one day session with a date and
location to be determined. March clean-up day is March 26th at 8:00
a.m. All applications with attachments and essays must be submitted
by March 1, 2011.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) - Go to www.gmsp.org. To be eligible, you must be African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. You must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the US, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher, meet federal pell grant eligibility, have demonstrated leadership abilities, and have completed and submitted all three required form. Students in 9th - 11th grade who have an early interest in the GMS program, and who want to learn more about what it takes to be competitive for scholarship programs and successfully admitted to college, can register with the GMS Imagine program by clicking on the "Online Communities" tab of the website.
The Horatio Alger Alabama Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Alabama who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Alabama Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- be enrolled full time as a high school
senior in Alabama, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to
enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
- have a strong commitment to pursue and
complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the
United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution
and then transfer to a four-year institution);
- critical financial need ($50,000 or less
adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation
must be provided);
- involvement in co-curricular and community
activities;
- demonstrate academic achievement (minimum
grade point average of 2.0);
- be a resident of Alabama and be a citizen of
the United States
AWARD: $5000 scholarship. Go to https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_alabama.cfm for more information.
Auburn University College of Polymer and Fiber Engineering Scholarship - Go to www.eng.auburn.edu/programs/pfen/prospective/.
If you are interested in pursuing a career in art, design or art education, look to Maryland. Maryland Institute College of Art provides an education in visual arts that is of high caliber. Go to www.mica.edu to request a catalog and application.
University of Montevallo Minority Scholarship for Education Majors - This scholarship is good for four years as long as the student maintains a 2.5 GPA and remains a full time student. The scholarship can range from $1500-$3500 a semester. The shortage of minority teachers in Alabama and across the nation has been linked to multiple educational, social, and economic issues. The University of Montevallo College of Education recognizes this shortage and has designed the Minority Teachers Scholarship Program to increase the number of minority students completing teacher-education programs in the state. Students who meet the scholarship eligibility requirements will be identified, recruited, and prepared for teaching careers in both rural and urban settings. See Mrs. Ward for an application.
Troy University – Excellence in Leadership Award
The amount of these awards varies. Deadline is January 15 of students Senior
Year. Requirements are 22 ACT and/or 1030 SAT 1 and 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale). The
Millennium Scholar's Award (Troy)- Pays full
tuition, room and board. Requirements are 31 ACT and/or 1380 SAT 1 and 3.7 GPA
(4.0 scale) or a National Merit Finalist. The Chancellor's
Award (Troy) - Pays full tuition. Requirements are 27 ACT and/or
1220 SAT 1 and 3.5 GPA(4.0 scale).
Jacksonville State University Scholarships begin at minimum score of 20 on the ACT. Go to http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/ after October 1, 2010 to apply. Deadline is March 2011.
STUDENT'S NAME WHEN ATTENDED:
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IF DIFFERENT, CURRENT NAME:
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YEAR GRADUATED: ___________________ DATE OF BIRTH:
_____________ PHONE: ______________________
IF NON-GRADUATE, LAST YEAR ATTENDED CCHS:
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ADDRESS:
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SEND RECORD(S) TO: PLEASE GIVE SCHOOL'S OR OTHER
FULL NAME, ADDRESS, AND ZIP CODE
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**AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________________
(**Parent or guardian must sign unless student is 18 years of age or older.**)
DATE:
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THE SCHOOL WILL FURNISH TRANSCRIPTS UPON WRITTEN
REQUEST. STUDENTS WHO ARE TRANSFERRING FROM CHILTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TO
ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL WILL NOT PAY A FEE FOR THE PROCESSING OF RECORDS. STUDENTS
IN THE LAST AND PRESENT GRADUATING CLASS WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THE FIRST TWO
(2) COPIES OF THEIR TRANSCRIPT (TWO FREE ONLY THROUGH ONE YEAR AFTER
GRADUATION)
ALL OTHER TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS WILL REQUIRE A FEE
OF $5.00 PER COPY (EFFECTIVE 10/1/08), CASH ,OR
MONEY ORDER 0R CHECKS, WHICH MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO PROCESSING THIS REQUEST.
PLEASE ALLOW THREE (3) TO FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS FROM RECEIPT OR REQUEST FOR
PROCESSING TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS.
Sample College Interview Questions
1.
If there were one thing you could
change about your high school, what would it be?
2.
What are your strengths and talents?
3.
In what ways are you different from
some of your friends?
4.
What do you think your
recommendations will say?
5.
What do you HOPE your
recommendations will say?
6.
What's the most difficult decision
you've had to make?
7.
How have you changed since you
entered high school?
8.
Which of your friends do you most
admire and why?
9.
How do you approach academic
challenge?
10. What has been the most influential experience in your life?
11. What is one of your future goals?
12. If you considered someone to be an "excellent" professor,
what type of teacher would he/she be (method, attitude)?
13. If you are having a bad day, what types of things do you do
to cheer yourself up?
14. How do you hope college will be different from high school?
15. How do you wish to be different in college than you are now?
16. If you could reverse any of your actions or "take
back" something you have done, would you? And what would it be?
17. Would you change your order in the line-up of siblings in
your family, if you could?
18. Which characteristics do you think you share with each of
your parents (if any)?