Saturday, December 14, 2019

Georgia Scholars


GA Scholar Application for Seniors
2020 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.
Please review the application closely before applying.  Page 2 lists specific criteria for applicants.  The application DEADLINE is January 28thPlease bring your application with student and parents signatures to the counseling office by January 28th.  Also, please let your counselor know if you are completing this application. 

SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO COUNSELING OFFICE.  THE COUNSELING OFFICE WILL GATHER ALL SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEVEL SIGNATURES!!

Oconee County Schools Superintendent:  Dr. Jason Branch (jbranch@oconeeschools.org)
District Coordinator:  Dr. Meri Blackburn (mblackburn@oconeeschools.org)
Principal:  Dr. Philip Brown (pbrown@oconeeschools.org)
School Coordinator:  Cassy Moon (jmoon@oconeeschools.org)

TIPS:
Specific classes will need to be listed. NO-Math YES-Algebra

Letters must not be from family members or current school personnel. (This also includes the nanny.)

Being younger than 18 does not disqualifies at student. It only means the voter registration criteria won’t apply to them.

A leadership position must have a real title.