Thursday, August 9, 2018

Seniors: GA Scholar Application Is Now Available

2018 Georgia Scholars Application for Seniors:

We are always looking for ways to recognize our students and their accomplishments!  This is a program that can provide your student with recognition at the state level.  Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. The program is coordinated by the Department’s Excellence Recognition Office and through local coordinators in each public school system and in private schools throughout the state. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma.
Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who:
·         exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home.
·         Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads during the four years  
          of high school; who performed excellently in all courses;
·         who successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their 
          communities;
·         who have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.​

The recognition is open to any student who qualifies.
The Application and one page reference letter is the only thing that should be submitted.
No mailed or faxed applications accepted
Reference letters are to be from outside school personnel and family
Do not attached copies of transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, voter registration or photos to the application
All criteria on the application must be completed for consideration
Section A must be filled out with specific class information
There is not a monetary award associated with this recognition

Please review the application closely before applying.  Page 2 lists specific criteria for applicants.  The application DEADLINE to the Counseling office is January 18th.  Please let your counselor know if you are completing this application.


Please note the following information for the GA Scholars Applicaiton:

Oconee County Schools Superintendent:  Dr. Jason Branch (jbranch@oconeeschools.org)
District Coordinator:  Amy Perry (aperry@oconeeschools.org)
Principal:  Dr. Philip Brown (pbrown@oconeeschools.org)
School Coordinator:  Cassie Moon (jmoon@oconeeschools.org)




Georgia Scholar Application