Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Health Career Symposium

FAHPD Student Symposium Flier

Go Daddy Scholarship

http://www.godaddy.com/scholarship/default.aspx?isc=smfbfos


Our .ME Scholarship is all about YOU!


Do you have what it takes to be a Go Daddy Scholar? We want to know how

the Internet or Internet technology (e.g., websites, blogs, forums, social media,

etc.) has helped you during the course of your studies. Have you used the

Internet to advance your athletic, artistic or intellectual pursuits? How do you

envision benefitting from it through college and beyond? Tell us in 500 words

or less and you can become one of 10 Go Daddy Scholars to receive $10,000

for your college tuition.



Submission Start: January 9, 2012 at 12:01 a.m. (PT)
Submission End: March 30, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (PT)
Winners: Announced on or around April 25, 2012


What do I need to qualify? •A current GPA of 3.0+ (copy of transcript required).


•An ACT score of 21+ or an SAT score of 1,000+ (proof of ACT/SAT score required).
•A 500-word essay describing how technology has contributed to your successes and why you think you should be a Go Daddy scholar.
•References from two people (family members excluded).

Friday, February 10, 2012

College Goal Sunday!

What:             All Duval County public high school seniors and their families can receive assistance with tax preparation for the information needed to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The district partnered with the United Way’s Real$ense Tax Preparation Program to provide free tax preparation for families earning $57,000 or less. Fees apply to families earning more than $57,000.

When:            February 12, 2012, 1 to 4 p.m. Florida State College at Jacksonville (Advanced Technology Center-downtown), 401 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
February 14, 2012, 5 to 8 p.m. (tax preparation) Sandalwood High School, 2750 John Prom Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246   
February 16, 2012, 5 to 8 p.m. (tax preparation) Jean Ribault High School, 3701 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208
February 21, 2012, 5 to 8 p.m. (tax and FAFSA preparation) Sandalwood High School, 2750 John Prom Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
February 23, 2012, 5 to 8 p.m. (tax and FAFSA preparation) Jean Ribault High School, 3701 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Notre Dame Leadership Seminars

We are in the process of recruiting high achieving African-American, Latino and American Indian students for our Notre Dame Leadership Seminars which is an "all expense paid" program.


Website:
http://precollege.nd.edu/

Student E-mail
https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:1350468.7672926335/rid:fcafa2322283317d550ae34070255569

Thursday, February 2, 2012

SAT Prep Community Ed Classes

SAT TEST PREP CLASSES

When: Math on Tuesdays from 3-4pm starting on 3/6/12 for 8 weeks.  Critical REadin gand Writing on Thursdays from 3-4pm starting on 3/8 for 8 weeks.

Where: Math with Ms. Murrell in P10
            Critical REading and Writing with Ms. Scott in D8

Price: $65 for one section or $95 for both sections (check or cash)

Registration: Come to the main office any Monday through Thursday evening from 4pm-7pm by 2/19/12.
                   Space is limited to the first 20 students.

Continental Scholarship

View the Continental Scholarship application here:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/80235485

It's Her Business 2012

7th Annual Teen Entrepreneurship Conference




It’s HER Business
*Friday, March 9, 2012
*8:00 am - 2:00 pm
*University of North Florida, University Center
*Cost: FREE (Breakfast, Lunch, and Materials provided)


· Must be 15-18 years of age and enrolled in a Clay, Duval or St. Johns County Public or Private High School to attend.



· Both Forms must be e-mailed/scanned to: mhague@unf.edu, faxed to: (904) 620-2567 OR mailed to: Marice Hague, Small Business Development Center at UNF; 12000 Alumni Drive; Jacksonville, FL 32224 by Wednesday, February 1, 2012.



· Only a limited amount of students will be accepted. Limit of 3-5 students from the same school.



Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from UNF.


The It’s HER Business Teen Entrepreneurship Conference is a one-day conference for girls ages 15-18 enrolled in high school.



It is designed to encourage financial literacy and help girls learn about starting businesses and managing personal finances through interactive games and hands-on activities.



We use successful local business women as conference facilitators/mentors to share their ideas and experiences with the participants.



This event brings parents, students, school administration, and women business owners together in one forum and has so far exposed over 600 young women to a whole new world of opportunities.


http://www.facebook.com/ItsHerBusiness


Application:

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/80235175?access_key=key-2a7yn1zp3q8ywfsbrj28
http://www.scribd.com/full/80235170?access_key=key-26rulsblub71a1hvtmyr

Volunteer Opportunity

Greenscape’s




25th Annual Flowering Tree Sale



February 25, 2012



7:00 am – 1:00 pm



Rain or Shine







Most Trees $10

Volunteers Needed!!!


The Flowering Tree Sale is an annual event sponsored by Greenscape of Jacksonville, a local nonprofit organization, whose mission is to enrich Jacksonville by the planting, promotion and protection of trees. Please join us in the parking lot at the N.E. corner of Emerson Street and Philips Highway (3100 Emerson St.). Volunteers are needed to help load trees


(3 gallon) into cars and trucks


(Community service hour credit will be given).

Call 398-5757 or E-mail Greenscape@bellsouth.net and sign up to volunteer.