The Rural Leaders Pipeline of The University of Alabama is sponsoring the Rural Health Scholars Program (RHSP) for 25 high school students who are currently in the 11th grade. The ultimate goal of the program is to make quality health care more available to our rural communities. Students take two college courses (Introduction to Chemistry and Creative Writing) at no academic risk. This means that only students who earn the grade of "A," "B," or "C" in each course will be awarded college credit. Those who do not earn at least a "C" will have no negative effect on their college record. Tuition, room and meals will be provided at no cost to participants.
Requirements:
*Resident of Rural Alabama for 5 years
*Taken ACT with writing section and scored 21 or equivalent (required for enrollment)
*Currently a 11th grader with B average (3.0)
*Two letters of recommendation
*Statement of interest essay
See Mrs. Champion or visit ruralhealthscholars.ua.edu to download an application. The application must be postmarked by March 15, 2013.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Playing With Purpose Scholarships
The "Playing With Purpose" Program is now accepting applications for 2012-2013. $16,000 in scholarships is available!! The deadline to apply is February 1, 2013. For a complete listing of benefits, opportunities, and to fill out the online application, please visit: www.playingwithpurpose.org.
The criteria:
*Be a sophomore, junior or senior
*Have a "C" grade average or higher
*Be currently a varsity level athlete
*Be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
The criteria:
*Be a sophomore, junior or senior
*Have a "C" grade average or higher
*Be currently a varsity level athlete
*Be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
WEIGHT TIPS FOR KIDS
The percentage of overweight children in Alabama is growing at an alarming rate,
with 15 percent of kids now considered overweight or obese. “Preventing kids from
becoming overweight means adapting the way your family eats and exercises, says Dr.
Heather Austin, psychologist at Children’s of Alabama’s Center for Weight
Management. “How you spend time together is very important- helping kids lead
healthy lifestyles begins with parents who lead by example.”
Balance is important when developing healthy eating habits. Teach your children to
eat healthy foods the majority of the time, and to save fattening junk foods for
special treats. Here are some key rules to live by:
· You control the supply lines. You decide which foods to buy and when to
serve them. Adults should be in charge when deciding which foods are regularly
stocked in the house. However, kids need some say in the matter. From the selections
you offer, let them chose what they want to eat.
· Don’t ask children to clean their plate. Many parents grew up on the
“clean-plate” rule, but that approach doesn’t teach children to listen to their
bodies when they feel full. When children recognize and respond to the feeling of
fullness, they are less likely to overeat.
· Rewrite the kids menu when you’re out to eat. Let your child try something
from your plate, or order them an appetizer of a new food to get them away from the
pizza and macaroni and cheese on the kids menu.
· Drink calories count. Soda and other sweetened drinks add extra calories
and get in the way of good nutrition. Water and milk are best for kids, and juice is
fine when it is 100%, but kids don’t need much. 4-6 ounces a day is enough for
preschoolers.
· Put sweets in their place. Don’t turn dessert into the main reason for
eating dinner. When dessert is viewed as a prize, it becomes more valuable than the
meal. Try to stay neutral about foods.
· Food is not love. Use other methods of praise to reward children and show
affection. Otherwise, they may start using food to cope with stress or other
emotions.
· Be a role model. When trying to teach good eating habits, set the best
example possible. Eat healthy and don’t skip meals.
· Limit TV and computer time. Research shows that kids who cut down on
TV-watching also reduced their percentage of body fat. This will reduce snacking,
encourage activity and you’ll have more time together.
Combining regular physical activity with a healthy diet is the key to a healthy
lifestyle. Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are
physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional
challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.
· Help your kids participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities.
· Establish a regular schedule for physical activity.
· Incorporate activity into daily routines, such as taking the stairs
instead of the elevator.
· Embrace a healthier lifestyle yourself, so you'll be a positive role model
for your family.
· Keep it fun, so you can count on your kids to come back for more.
If you eat well, exercise regularly, and incorporate healthy habits into your
family's daily life, you're modeling a healthy lifestyle for your kids that will
last. Talk to them about the importance of eating well and being active, but make it
a family affair that will become second nature for everyone.
For more information on this and other health and safety topics, visits
www.childrensal.org.
with 15 percent of kids now considered overweight or obese. “Preventing kids from
becoming overweight means adapting the way your family eats and exercises, says Dr.
Heather Austin, psychologist at Children’s of Alabama’s Center for Weight
Management. “How you spend time together is very important- helping kids lead
healthy lifestyles begins with parents who lead by example.”
Balance is important when developing healthy eating habits. Teach your children to
eat healthy foods the majority of the time, and to save fattening junk foods for
special treats. Here are some key rules to live by:
· You control the supply lines. You decide which foods to buy and when to
serve them. Adults should be in charge when deciding which foods are regularly
stocked in the house. However, kids need some say in the matter. From the selections
you offer, let them chose what they want to eat.
· Don’t ask children to clean their plate. Many parents grew up on the
“clean-plate” rule, but that approach doesn’t teach children to listen to their
bodies when they feel full. When children recognize and respond to the feeling of
fullness, they are less likely to overeat.
· Rewrite the kids menu when you’re out to eat. Let your child try something
from your plate, or order them an appetizer of a new food to get them away from the
pizza and macaroni and cheese on the kids menu.
· Drink calories count. Soda and other sweetened drinks add extra calories
and get in the way of good nutrition. Water and milk are best for kids, and juice is
fine when it is 100%, but kids don’t need much. 4-6 ounces a day is enough for
preschoolers.
· Put sweets in their place. Don’t turn dessert into the main reason for
eating dinner. When dessert is viewed as a prize, it becomes more valuable than the
meal. Try to stay neutral about foods.
· Food is not love. Use other methods of praise to reward children and show
affection. Otherwise, they may start using food to cope with stress or other
emotions.
· Be a role model. When trying to teach good eating habits, set the best
example possible. Eat healthy and don’t skip meals.
· Limit TV and computer time. Research shows that kids who cut down on
TV-watching also reduced their percentage of body fat. This will reduce snacking,
encourage activity and you’ll have more time together.
Combining regular physical activity with a healthy diet is the key to a healthy
lifestyle. Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are
physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional
challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.
· Help your kids participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities.
· Establish a regular schedule for physical activity.
· Incorporate activity into daily routines, such as taking the stairs
instead of the elevator.
· Embrace a healthier lifestyle yourself, so you'll be a positive role model
for your family.
· Keep it fun, so you can count on your kids to come back for more.
If you eat well, exercise regularly, and incorporate healthy habits into your
family's daily life, you're modeling a healthy lifestyle for your kids that will
last. Talk to them about the importance of eating well and being active, but make it
a family affair that will become second nature for everyone.
For more information on this and other health and safety topics, visits
www.childrensal.org.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Jefferson State Community College Scholarships
Jefferson State Community College will award twenty full-tuition scholarships to outstanding high school students who will be enrolling in the Fall Semester 2013. These are one-year scholarships which may be renewed for one additional year provided the recipient meets the criteria for renewal. These students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of their first semester of the senior year and a minimum of 22 on the ACT test. The student must be an U.S. citizen or provide proper documented residency status.
Students may go on-line at www.jeffstateonline.com to apply for admission to Jefferson State and to fill out a scholarship application. Please inform outstanding students that they can use the application to apply for scholarships awarded by the College Scholarship Committee. One recommendation and a two page essay stating why the student wants to attend Jefferson State should be attached to the application when it is submitted. Please note that all scholarship requirements need to be on file by the March 1st deadline. Please mail the transcripts to Pat McLean in the Financial Aid Office after the first semester senior grades are posted. The Admissions Office will need a final official transcript after the student graduates. Students need to go to www.jeffstateonline.com and complete the scholarship application. The application is located on the scroll bar on the Jefferson State Community College homepage and under the Financial Aid tab, then Scholarships. If you have any questions, please email Pat McLean at pmclean@jeffstateonline.com.
Counselor's Scholarship: Jefferson State is pleased to continue its tradition of making available the Counselor's Scholarship. The March 1st deadline and ACT score do not apply to the Counselor's Scholarship. An outstanding student from each high school may be selected as the recipient of the Counselor's Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA after grades are posted for the first semester of the student's senior year. The student must be an U.S. citizen or provide proper documented residency status. The student will also have to provide a two page essay giving the reasons they want to attend Jefferson State Community College. The student must have an application for admission on file at the college. Student may go on-line to apply for admission to Jefferson State at www.jeffstateonline.com.
All recipients of scholarships are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may go to the web site www.fafsa.gov to complete an application for the 2013-2014 school year. Jefferson State's school code is 001022. Use your parent's and your 2012 Federal Income Tax form (Federal 1040) to answer the questions asked about income.
Students may go on-line at www.jeffstateonline.com to apply for admission to Jefferson State and to fill out a scholarship application. Please inform outstanding students that they can use the application to apply for scholarships awarded by the College Scholarship Committee. One recommendation and a two page essay stating why the student wants to attend Jefferson State should be attached to the application when it is submitted. Please note that all scholarship requirements need to be on file by the March 1st deadline. Please mail the transcripts to Pat McLean in the Financial Aid Office after the first semester senior grades are posted. The Admissions Office will need a final official transcript after the student graduates. Students need to go to www.jeffstateonline.com and complete the scholarship application. The application is located on the scroll bar on the Jefferson State Community College homepage and under the Financial Aid tab, then Scholarships. If you have any questions, please email Pat McLean at pmclean@jeffstateonline.com.
Counselor's Scholarship: Jefferson State is pleased to continue its tradition of making available the Counselor's Scholarship. The March 1st deadline and ACT score do not apply to the Counselor's Scholarship. An outstanding student from each high school may be selected as the recipient of the Counselor's Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA after grades are posted for the first semester of the student's senior year. The student must be an U.S. citizen or provide proper documented residency status. The student will also have to provide a two page essay giving the reasons they want to attend Jefferson State Community College. The student must have an application for admission on file at the college. Student may go on-line to apply for admission to Jefferson State at www.jeffstateonline.com.
All recipients of scholarships are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may go to the web site www.fafsa.gov to complete an application for the 2013-2014 school year. Jefferson State's school code is 001022. Use your parent's and your 2012 Federal Income Tax form (Federal 1040) to answer the questions asked about income.
Friday, December 7, 2012
2013 LSU Spring Invitational Program
The 2013 LSU Spring Invitational Program is April 10-12. Invitations to the program will be emailed to eligible students during the last week of January. Once again this year, attendance at Spring Invitational is limited to 1,700 seniors.
Only those seniors who meet the following eligibility criteria and have had their SAT or ACT scores sent to LSU will receive initial invitations:
* Level 1: Students with an ACT score of 28 (SAT of 1250) or greater and academic HSGPA of 3.2 or greater.
* Level 2: Students with an ACT score of 28 (SAT of 1250) or greater and HSGPA of 2.9 or greater.
* Level 3: Students with an ACT score of 27 (SAT of 1210) or greater and academic HSGPA of 3.2 or greater.
Note: A student's academic HSGPA is computed on academic courses only. If grades were self-reported, a 3.5 HSGPA minimum is required.
Deadline: The students will have until April 2, 2013 to register. Since space is limited, I encourage students to register early.
Only those seniors who meet the following eligibility criteria and have had their SAT or ACT scores sent to LSU will receive initial invitations:
* Level 1: Students with an ACT score of 28 (SAT of 1250) or greater and academic HSGPA of 3.2 or greater.
* Level 2: Students with an ACT score of 28 (SAT of 1250) or greater and HSGPA of 2.9 or greater.
* Level 3: Students with an ACT score of 27 (SAT of 1210) or greater and academic HSGPA of 3.2 or greater.
Note: A student's academic HSGPA is computed on academic courses only. If grades were self-reported, a 3.5 HSGPA minimum is required.
Deadline: The students will have until April 2, 2013 to register. Since space is limited, I encourage students to register early.
ASF Foundation Student Ambassadors
The deadline for applying to be a Alabama Sports Festival Ambassador has been extended from Dec. 5 to Monday, Dec. 17. Eligible participants should turn in the application form to the school principal by Monday, Dec. 17. The principal will forward all applications to the school selection committee consisting of at least 3 faculty members. The selection committee will select one male and one female student to represent their school as the ASF Student Ambassador. The committee must submit the selected applicants to the ASF Foundation office by phone or email to dean.kelly@alagames.com. Along with promoting the ASF Foundation, the Student Ambassadors will serve as ASF Foundation representatives at events taking place in their community and possibly attending the ASF Foundation State Games, June 21-23, in Birmingham. Twenty Student Ambassadors will be awarded a $500 scholarship based on the overall performance of each Student Ambassador. The Student Ambassador scholarship recipients will be announced on later than Friday, May 10, 2013. Please see Mrs. Champion if you would like an application and do it soon!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Accelerated High School Program at JSCC
Jefferson State Community College offers an Accelerated High School Program in which high school students may receive college credits while in high school. These credits may be used to continue their college education at Jeff State or transfer these college credits to another postsecondary institution. To be eligible for the Accelerated High School Program, students must meet the following criteria:
(1) Student must have successfully completed the 10th grade.
(2) Student must complete Jefferson State's Accelerated High School form, including signatures from the principal and counselor. The JSCC office personnel will also need to make a copy of the student's driver's license at the Clanton Campus Admissions office.
(3) The student must have a minimum cumulative "B" average amd be recommended for admission to the Accelerated program by the high school counselor and/or principal.
Jefferson State's spring schedule is published on their website (www.jeffstateonline.com). Advisors are on-hand to help with any questions you may have. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Don Hand at (205)389-5934 or Julie Emmerich at (205)280-8200.
Please see Mrs. Champion at Verbena High School to get the Accelerated High School Program forms.
(1) Student must have successfully completed the 10th grade.
(2) Student must complete Jefferson State's Accelerated High School form, including signatures from the principal and counselor. The JSCC office personnel will also need to make a copy of the student's driver's license at the Clanton Campus Admissions office.
(3) The student must have a minimum cumulative "B" average amd be recommended for admission to the Accelerated program by the high school counselor and/or principal.
Jefferson State's spring schedule is published on their website (www.jeffstateonline.com). Advisors are on-hand to help with any questions you may have. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Don Hand at (205)389-5934 or Julie Emmerich at (205)280-8200.
Please see Mrs. Champion at Verbena High School to get the Accelerated High School Program forms.
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