Jones High School

JHS Seniors: Apply THE JAMES ALAN COX FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS Type of Awards: Five (5) Digital SLR Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students. (High school applicants should only submit still photographs. The video awards are for college and graduate students only.) Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students, payable to their school. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography. One (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduate student, payable to their school, for video work. Focus of work and entries: PHOTOJOURNALISM. (Please see the 2019 or previous years’ scholarship recipients to view examples of winning photographs and videos.) Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story”. This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.) Please keep in mind, for the still photography submissions, that we are NOT looking for “art” photography. One suggestion, for subject matter, is the current crisis our world is facing: COVID-19. All of our lives have been changed by the Coronavirus. Much like 9/11 changed the lives of your parents, this event will change your world forever. You can show, through images or video, how COVID-19 has affected life in your school, your home, and your community. (In terms of still photography, you may submit individual images that stand alone or a series of photos.) Topics might include empty shelves in stores and empty classrooms, or health care workers bravely battling this virus. Stories might also focus on how you and your family are dealing with this pandemic – playing games, making meals together, and, of course, navigating the new educational system of distance learning. We urge you to go out and record the history that is being made all around you (and be sure to identify your photos by location and date). Again, we are looking for photojournalism. We are asking you to do a lot with this application – write an essay and send us your transcript and recommendations – so if you are submitting still photos, please don’t ruin your chances of being considered by entering images of flowers, glamour shots or kittens – no matter how adorable they may be. Scholarship applications must be submitted between July 15, 2020 and Midnight, the Evening of November 15th, 2020. Scholarships will be announced and awarded in early to mid-December. For more information and to apply go to https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/

JHS Students: The Overachievers Student Grant application is open. ! award in the amount of $15000.00 Eligibility: Be in High School and be a person making a difference in others lives outside of the classroom. For more information and to apply go to https://powertothepen.com/g2overachievers/

JHS Seniors: THee Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition is open. $50000.00 awarded in 500 awards. Deadline is November 15. For More information and to apply go to https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

JHS Students interested in UCO: Below are some updates from our Admissions Rep, Thalia Rodriguez. Our admissions process is test optional for the 2021 application year! This means students can apply for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters without having taken the ACT/SAT. *We are currently not test optional for scholarship consideration.* We are offering small, social-distance campus tours. For more information and for registration, please refer to the following link: https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/visit-central/. Students can schedule virtual admissions appointments with me by using the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/UniversityofCentralOklahoma2@ucok.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/. If there are no times available, they can email me at trodrigugez4@uco.edu.

JHS Seniors: Please Enjoy your Fall Break, but this time away from school is a great opportunity to get FAFSA, college and scholarship applications complete. Please take advantage of any time you have to get these items completed and submitted!!!

JHS FACULTY,STAFF, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS: HAVE A GREAT FALL BREAK!!!

Juniors and Seniors interested in concurrent enrollment at Rose State for Spring Semester. YOu need to see Mr. Moses for application and class schedule. It is time to do enrollment for the concurrent Spring Semester

Rose State Concurrent Students: Rose State will go online after Thanksgiving break until January 19th. Students can still attend via ZOOM and are encouraged to attend so they can keep in touch with their professor.

GPACAC FAFSA Night The college process can feel overwhelming, but we want to help relieve some of that stress. During this virtual event, you'll have the chance to hear from experts about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. After attending the session our hope is you feel comfortable about the steps you need to complete your FAFSA. Register to attend on Thursday, October 22nd 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. CDT Please register for your Federal Student Aid ID before FAFSA Night(This will be your electronic signature for Federal Education Department) A parent and the student will need a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). Go to https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm​ and apply. If you already have an FSA ID and password but do not remember one or the other go tohttps://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm​and click “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password”. On the event day, Zoom rooms will open 10 minutes before each session starts, and the button links will turn to red to indicate you can enter the room. To join a session, simply click the red button below the session's description and enter the Zoom password we sent you by email. Register at link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoonMuUyK7p10gVXJpZt-s7KNydkrhkQlBbHpjY-ERD7tFgA/viewform?gxids=7628

JHS SENIORS: The Colleges that Change Lives organization will be hosting a virtual college fair in the next few weeks. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you and your students to get to know more of our institutions better. There are also several workshops that will provide general college search guidance for your students and families. Colleges that Change Lives Virtual Week October 17-20 https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/ctcl/ you must register for each presentation you wish to attend

JHS Students interested in ACT Prep: Mr Weaver at OCS has a workshop scheduled prior to DECEMBER Test. See attached Flyer for additional information and to register https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/961340/December_ACT_Prep_Class_Flyer__1_.docx

JHS Seniors of HIspanic Heritage: The McDonald's HACER Scholarship application is open. Check out the requirements below to find out if the McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship is right for you: You’re a high school senior You’re a legal U.S. resident You’re younger than 21 years old You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools) You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage For More Information and to apply go to https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer/eligibility-and-requirements.html

Seniors & Parents: The deadline to purchase cap & gowns for graduation is October 30th! Please use this link to watch a video on how you can order. You will need to allow a few minutes for video to load. If you have questions, you can email egerry@jonesps.org. https://5il.co/ltu2

Early Bird Special ends in less than 2 weeks. Don't miss out. Purchase your yearbook by October 23rd for the price of $40. After the 23rd, prices will increase to $45. You can pick up an order form at your child's school or use the link below. You can also order directly from Jostens online at jostensyearbooks.com. https://5il.co/kqph. - Order Form link

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements. The 2021 Cooke College Scholarship Program application closes on October 30, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., in your local time zone. Applicants can add the Cooke College Scholarship Program Application to their Common App.

Horatio Alger Association The Horatio Alger Association welcomes eligible high school seniors to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarships, which range from $10,000 to $25,000. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for these awards. One application is all that's necessary to apply for state, national, and specialized programs. The application is open until October 25 and available at application.horatioalger.org.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation believes that investing in students who are leaders, both academically and in service to others, will result in positive, lasting change and sustainable communities. Students need to apply to be a Coca-Cola Scholar by October 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. ET, and receive a chance for one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 through the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. For more details and a link to the application, visit Cokeurl.com/scholarships.

Find Answering Service Connectivity Scholarship Effective communication is important. Find Answering Service wants to hear from students why they believe connectivity is important today. In a 1,000-word essay, students should answer the following questions: How will communication technology evolve in the future? What technology or types of communication do you use to connect with others? Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or acceptance to an undergraduate program. Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: November 7, 2020 https://findansweringservice.com/connectivity-scholarship/

Education Matters Scholarship Unigo.com is a great resource for scholarship opportunities. This month, they’re offering a scholarship for students who can explain why education matters. In 250 words or less, applicants must answer the following prompt: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” Applicants must be 14 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States. Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: November 30, 2020 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship