February 23, 2012 6:31 pm / no comments
The 2012 PAVE program at Vanderbilt University, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, is a summer pre-college program designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program, and ease the transition from high school to college. PAVE is open to [...]
February 23, 2012 6:27 pm / no comments
The John Deere Scholarship is available to undergraduate students from any background wishing to pursue a career in an agricultural-related industry. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must • be 24 years old or younger as of September 1 of the application year, • have at least a [...]
February 23, 2012 6:25 pm / no comments
Check out your child’s attendance, grades, assignments and more at: Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Parent/Guardian can view their child’s attendance records, grades, class assignments and more through the confidential on-line Campus Portal. Log on to the Parent Portal at: http://www.fcps.net Click the Parent/Student Portal link at the top right hand [...]
February 22, 2012 3:36 pm / no comments
Morehead State University’s Spring 2012 Diversity Day is Saturday, February 25th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Adron Doran University Center. Diversity Day provides perspective students and their families with an opportunity to explore the Morehead State campus while learning about academic programs, student services, campus activities, and much more. [...]
February 22, 2012 3:28 pm / no comments
Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation is sponsoring the Washington Youth Tour. Ten juniors whose parents live in the Blue Grass Energy service area will receive an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. In addition to the national trip, students will participate in a one-day trip to the Capitol in [...]
February 22, 2012 3:22 pm / no comments
Students and Parents…the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is a valuable resource for information about planning your future, going to college, and paying for college. Each month, KHEAA releases an online newsletter, The College Connection, at the following link: http://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/collegeconnection?main=1. To check out all of the information and services [...]
February 22, 2012 3:20 pm / no comments
The Lafayette and Lexington Country Place, both serving the elderly population, currently have job opportunities that would be great for high school students!! We can offer flexible schedules that will work around extra-curricular activities, as well as an introduction to the healthcare industry and senior living. Very often, students can [...]
February 22, 2012 3:18 pm / no comments
The International Book Project is a great place for high school students to volunteer. IBP promotes global literacy by sending books to developing countries, where schools and libraries need them most. They also have a small local donations program which ensures the program has an effect on local communities as [...]
February 21, 2012 2:55 pm / no comments
By Laura McMullen February 20, 2012 RSS Feed Print As kids get older and advance to high school, talking to them about their school life can become more difficult for parents. With younger children, parents may have been required to sign off on report cards and progress reports, attend more [...]
February 15, 2012 4:10 pm / 2 comments
For current sophomores or juniors that are interested in a health-related career. Applications are now available for two of UK’s Area Health Education Center (AHEC) summer programs. There are two camps available, the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) and the Health Researchers Youth Academy (HRYA). SEP is open to sophomores and [...]