Applications are now open for the Henry Clay Center's fully-funded, public-policy summer program - the High School Student Congress! This one-week program in Lexington, Kentucky is an ideal academic and professional experience for rising high school seniors (current juniors) interested in politics, government, leadership, and public service!
This year's program will be hosted at the University of Kentucky from June 14th to June 18th, 2021. Students will participate in a bipartisan policy development project, as well as hear from guest speakers, conduct leadership development activities, and enjoy site visits and other social and academic activities. Applications can be found on our website, www.henryclaycenter.org, and are available through February 22nd.
Please find attached an informational sheet and flyer. We hope you will consider sharing this opportunity with your students and colleagues. All students are welcome to apply!
At this time, we plan for the program to run accordingly and in-person. We are hoping the uncertainty of COVID-19 will not affect this year's student congresses, however, we will take necessary precautions.
The Henry Clay Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to promoting civil discourse and educating future leaders in the principles and practices of statesmanship. For more information about the Henry Clay Center or the High School Student Congress, please visit our website at www.henryclaycenter.org.
Notice of Vacancy: The TCJSHS SBDM Council has a vacancy for a Parent Member. A parent is defined as, "parent, stepparent, or foster parent. Guardians also qualify as parents if the student lives with them and they have a court order giving them legal custody." Parents MUST have a student enrolled in TCJSHS. Employees of TCJSHS, the Central Office, and the Board of Education (and their immediate family members) are not eligible to serve as a Parent Member on the Council.
If you would like to nominate yourself, or another parent, please email the nomination to Shawna Jent: shawna.jent@trimble.kyschools.us
Nominations will be accepted thru February 26th at 5:00 pm. Election will be held on Monday, March 1st, 8 am - 5 pm. More details regarding the election will be shared soon.
Baptist Health Scholarship I have attached the application for the 2021 Baptist Health La Grange Volunteers Scholarship program. This $1000 scholarship will be offered to a 2021 high school graduate in the Oldham, Henry, or Trimble county area. The award will be presented to a graduate planning to enroll in an accredited college/university and interested in pursuing a career in the medical/healthcare field. All scholarship applications must be typed. Feel free to print as many applications as needed or email to those students interested in applying. Link to application https://5il.co/pksp
All applications must be returned and post marked no later than April 23, 2021. Baptist Health La Grange Susan Arnold Volunteer Scholarship Program 1025 New Moody Lane La Grange, KY 40031
Important Information for Future 42 Scholarship
The Carroll County Training Consortium provides renewable technology scholarships to individuals in the Carroll, Gallatin, Henry, Oldham, Owen, Trimble counties and others. The scholarship is a last dollar, full-tuition scholarship that is automatically renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic progress. The rules pertaining to selection of applicants and requirements of recipients are included in this packet on pages 2 thru 6.
Please visit this link for the entire packet, and further instructions
2021 - RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS-CHECKLIST https://5il.co/pkra
The deadline to apply is March 31 2021.
Please use this link to apply http://future-42.com/
A reminder for our 8th grade students interested in iLEAD Academy. Applications & projects are due on Monday, February 15th.
More information available at www.ileadacademy.org.
Please email any questions to: Jenna.gray@carroll.kyschools.us
Good morning! TCJSHS is operating on an NTI 2-hour delay today, Tuesday, February 9th. Please click the link below for access to the scheduled Google Meet times. This schedule was sent home with students yesterday.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMeLAWw4B1yxUIZbRsGQdHh8mI5rH69wju4FjrEBYgc/edit?usp=sharing
ACT TorchPrep
ACT TorchPrep will be this Wednesday and Thursday at TCJS High School. Any Junior that is not in the building, that is interested in attending please email Ms. Howerton Andrea.Howerton@Trimble.Kyschools.us before 3:00 on Tuesday. TorchPrep has provided students with strategies to improve ACT scores across all content areas. This is a FREE 2 day activity!
In the event of additional NTI/Raider Days, teachers will continue to provide Google Meets opportunities for students. Please click the link below for access to the scheduled meet times.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMeLAWw4B1yxUIZbRsGQdHh8mI5rH69wju4FjrEBYgc/edit?usp=sharing
Interested in a career in IT?
Bit502 is excited to invite students and parents/guardians to attend our next bit502 Virtual Information Sessions to receive an overview of the bit502 program.
WHAT IS BIT502?
Bit502 is an apprenticeship style program where participants can earn an associate degree in Computer Information Technology, DEBT FREE! Participants will also receive wages while working for local company's and gain valuable skills and experience in areas like Java, Python, HTML, Security, Networking and Databases, and more.
WHEN IS THE NEXT BIT502 VIRTUAL INFO SESSION?
Bit502 Virtual Information Sessions will occur on Wednesday, February 3rd at 6pm. All info sessions will be conducted online and session links will be provided to participants 24 hours prior to the event.
Can’t make the date listed above? No problem, the bit502 team still encourages you to register for a session. Everyone who registers will receive a recording of the session.
WHO CAN ATTEND A BIT502 INFORMATION SESSION?
ANYONE! Whether you are a student, parent/guardian, or high school teacher, you are invited to attend to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP REGISTERING?
Contact Jose Lopez (bit502 Recruiter) at jose.lopez@kctcs.edu or Lawrence Williams (bit502 Program Coordinator) at lawrence.williams@kctcs.edu.
We look forward to seeing you at the next information session sharing this great opportunity with you!
Shelby Energy Scholarship Information
2021 Shelby Energy Scholarship applications are now available at www.shelbyenergy.com/youthprograms.
We will have 6 - $1,000 Scholarships available for Seniors, whose parent or guardian is a member of Shelby Energy.
We also have 2- $1,000 Scholarships available to support those eligible students that are wishing to pursue a career as a Line Technician and enroll in a Lineman Training Program.
The application deadline is April 5.
Jr. High Yearbook Sales (grades 7-8):
Preorders for the Junior High yearbooks are on sale now. The cost of the yearbook is $20 until February 15. After that time, the cost will be $25. There will be a limited number of books available this year. To reserve your copy, your payment must be received by February 15. Bring cash, check, or money order made payable to TCJSHS to Mrs. Center in room 212. You may order with credit card, debit card, or PayPal by going to www.yearbookforever.com and entering our school's name.
A message for students that attend the Carroll County ATC...CCATC will remain on the Hybrid A/B Schedule next week, Jan 25-29th, with TC students attending in-person on Monday and Tuesday.
Attached is the link to a video from iLead Academy in Carrollton. If your child is interested please have them contact Mr. Craig at TCJS High School. iLead was on site and gave a presentation last Thursday, but we have only received a few interest forms.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9Rx50nPIQEfsoIO2FMZo_tzhUPG5wJM/view?usp=sharing
Engineering Scholarship Opportunity
Northern Kentucky-Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers (NK-KSPE) Cover Letter and Scholarship Application are attached to the links below.
The NK-KSPE scholarship opportunity is for upcoming graduates who are interested in pursuing a degree in Engineering at an ABET-EAC accredited college.
Application https://5il.co/or2t
Cover letter https://5il.co/or2u
Applications for the Dow Corning Apprenticeship Program close Jan. 31.
https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/jobs/position?jobID=R2011679
U.S. Apprenticeship Program now accepting applications!
What is the U.S. Apprenticeship Program?
Through our apprenticeship program, apprentices get three or more years of on-the-job experience while earning a two-year Associate’s Degree in some of the most sought-after and highest-earning technical specialties in the industry. Apprentices work for Dow, earning competitive wages and full college tuition while gaining specialized training in one of America's most in-demand manufacturing specialties to enhance their marketability for today's lucrative manufacturing roles like:
· Chemical Process Technician
· Instrument Electrical Technician
· Millwright
· Electrician
· Laboratory Technician
* Not all roles are available at each site. The job posting description for each location will list roles available.
JCTC Scholarship applications for the 21-22 school year are now open. https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/affording-college/paying-for-college/scholarships/index.aspx
The 2021-22 scholarship application opens on January 4, 2021 and closes on March 1, 2021. This scholarship application is for the Fall 2021 (August 2021) and Spring 2022 (January 2022) semesters only. Applications for prior semesters, including Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021, are closed.
**If applying for a scholarship that indicates “Financial Need Considered”, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), by the scholarship application deadline.**
For more information or if you have questions contact Financial Aid at Jefferson-FinancialAid@kctcs.edu
Please read each scholarship description carefully.
Major Scholarship Opportunity in Career and Technical Education.
The Carroll County Training Consortium began in 1999 with a school-to-work grant to supply the industry with high demand, work ready individuals for our region. Industries such as LG&E-KU, NAS, Nucor, Dow, PMC and the Ohio Valley Charities provide last dollar scholarship funds for students to pursue a degree in high-wage, in-demand fields of study. Students are enrolled full time and must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher, for the scholarship to automatically renew.
http://future-42.com/
https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/future-42-application/
Senior Scholarship opportunity
cfmjc.org
Bonnie & Printis Shelton Scholarship (2020 - $1,000)
Eligible Applicants: Graduating seniors of Madison Consolidated High School, Southwestern High School, or
Trimble County High School accepted into and attending any accredited two or four year college or university.
Required: Class rank in the top 20% of graduating class. Criteria Evaluated: Financial need, academic
achievement, extracurricular activities.
FAFSA EFC required.
Apply at cfmjc.org
Attention Sophomores
Craft Academy is personally extending an invitation of encouragement for sophomore students across the state to apply to the Craft Academy.
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There is plenty of time to apply!
We are extending the window of application AND this will include opportunities to take, or retake an ACT test:
The deadline date to apply to Craft Academy has been extended to March 1, 2021.
All application materials must be received by this date.
Our deadline extension this recruitment season can be to the advantage of students across the state!
Not having had the opportunity this fall to meet with students across the state in assemblies, along with ACT registration changes, we wanted to ensure that all students who were interested in applying had the opportunity to do so.
If you have not already taken the ACT or need to increase your scores in a specific area, we encourage you to register for an upcoming test, as soon as possible. There are several new opportunities to take the ACT:
· Feb. 6 is a national testing date. Students must register for this test by January 15.
o To register for the national test online at www.act.org
· January 15, January 20, and February 12 are MSU residual (MSU-R) testing dates on MSUs campus.
o To register for the ACT-R on MSUs campus, please contact Morehead State University’s Testing Center at 606-783-2526.
To apply to our program, students must meet the following criteria:
· Be a current resident of the state of Kentucky
· Be a current high school sophomore
· Be on track to complete Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry by the end of their sophomore year
· Meet, or exceed the benchmarks on the ACT or the SAT
o ACT – 18 in English, 21 in Reading, and 22 in Math or
o SAT - 520 or higher on the SAT ERW and a 540 or higher on the SAT Math
***You do not have to take both tests.
If you have any questions, please email: craftacademy@moreheadstate.edu
Good morning, Raider Families! We are pleased to announce that ESS will begin again this week. ESS will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:30. While any student is welcome to stay for ESS, transportation home is only available for students that sign up in advance for the service. If you would like to sign your student up for transportation home from ESS, please contact Mrs. Jent, at 502-255-7781, ext. 2014.
ESS is separate from content-specific after-school tutoring, which is held Tuesday (English/History), Wednesday (Math) and Thursday (Science/Math) with Mrs. Pyles, 3:30-5:15. Students MUST sign up for tutoring, as space limited. To sign up, please contact Mrs. Pyles, 502-255-7781, ext. 2206. At this time, no transportation is available home from tutoring services.