Senior Parent Night Tuesday September 17

Senior Parents and Seniors: Make sure to attend Senior Night this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the DA Theater. There will be important information about Graduation, Senior Activities, Attendance, Graduation Requirements, the College Admission Process, Scholarships, Financial Aid and More!

                                                                                                           

College Scholarships and Nominations

• The Citadel - Military College of  South Carolina: Looking for Minorities
• Envision - Careers in Medicine: nomination by October 1
• Mercer University School of Engineering: nomination by October 1
• University of North Carolina - Levine Scholars Program
• Columbia College Momentum Scholarship: nominate a female in music or dance November 1
• SCAD - Open house in the Tampa area
• Washington University in St. Louis: Admission Sessions September 26 Marriott
• Ron Brown Scholarship: deadline October 31
• College of Charleston: Jewish student union open house the week of October 18.
• Wofford College: nomination
• Horatio Alger scholarship: deadline October 20
• Greater Jacksonville Fair Scholarship: deadline September 30
• Prudential Spirit Community Service (grades 5-12): deadline November 1

Interested students please see Mrs. White in the Guidance Office

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ATTENTION SOPHOMORE STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

GRAD TRACKER for 10th Graders!

The Douglas Anderson School Counseling Department is excited to offer you and your 10th grade student an opportunity to meet with a school counselor to plan for the future. During this conference we will review graduation requirements and set post-secondary goals!  A form will be provided to you during your homeroom on the first day of school. This form must be turned in to your homeroom teacher on Wednesday, August 21st. The meetings will begin in mid-September and continue throughout the year. 

SAT/ACT test dates and information

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Senioritis

  Senioritis Letter to Seniors 2013

Check out this great source for transitioning to college http://www.edutopia.org/

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Online Scholarship

More scholarship opportunities!

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B.Davis Scholarship -  one month to deadline

  

The deadline is approaching for the 2013 B.Davis Scholarship.

Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm 
for the application and more information

Applications must be received by May 27, 2013

Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

EOC Exam Help is Available

• Check out www.FLVS.net/EOC for the live review sessions that will be taking place this month to help prepare students for their End of Course Assessments. 

          Good luck to all students who are testing this month!

  

Scholarship Opportunity!

Wounded Warrior Project ® is offering a scholarship to Jacksonville area seniors attending school in Duval, St. John’s, Nassau, and Clay counties.  The scholarship consists of an application and a 500 word essay on the topic “Why is it important to help our Wounded Warriors succeed as they return home from serving our country?”.  The essay rules and application can be found at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org/Scholarship.  The deadline to apply is May 3, 2013.  In May, the scholarship committee members will choose the top essay from each county to receive a scholarship award of $1,000.

Military Academy Scholarship Day

Juniors and seniors interested in the Military, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, or the Air Force who are considering applying to a Military Academy should see their School Counselor ASAP for an upcoming Military Academy Scholarship event.  

Here are the benchmarks to be competitive for a military academy appointment. 

• Students should have at least a 3.5 GPA.
• Students should have at least a composite score on the SAT verbal and math of 1100 or 28 and above on each of the English and math on the ACT
• Students must be of high moral character, be of sound physical aptitude, participate in activities, and be highly motivated to succeed

 

FSCJ Talent Grants

Click here to access FSCJ Talent Grant information and applications

Scholarship Application Reminder!

2012-2013 Duval County Council Scholarship App

Community Service Opportunities

  Community Service March 2013 (2)

Scholarship Opportunity!

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Girl of the Year Application

Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville

Girls Inc. of Jacksonville’s celebration of Girls’ Rights Week is a national observance to raise awareness of girls’ rights and celebrate girls’ blazing trails, defying stereotypes and asserting their rights.

Our 2013 celebration includes honoring girls in our community in the 5th, 8th and 12th grades, who have outstanding achievements in ONE of these areas: Academics, Activism, Arts and Athletics. Douglas Anderson may nominate one student per achievement area for their outstanding accomplishments from the 2012-2013 school year.

Interested students should submit a request to Mrs. White in guidance no later than March 12 to be considered for nomination addressing the following in a one page narrative:

• Accomplishments in her area of focus: Academic, Arts, Activism, or Athletics
• Student academic standing
• Citizenship and Leadership

Interested applicants must also submit a letter of support to guidance along with their narrative:

Letter(s) of Support: at least one letter of support must be included. Students may not write the letter of support.

• This letter must detail how the student has demonstrated excellence within ONE of the following areas: Academics, Activism, Athletics or Arts.
• The letter may also include any other relevant information that demonstrates the student’s qualifications to receive one of the Girls of the Year Awards.

The selected girls will be recognized at the Girls’ Rights Week Reception on May 16, 2013 at the Haskell Building.

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