Robert E. Lee High School Virtual Counseling Office

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Announcements - Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015

Today's Announcements:

New Scholarships -

"Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship awarded to students interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit www.fashion-schools.org - scholarship located at the bottom of the page. Deadline June 1, 2016.
"Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program - awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information & application. Deadline June 1, 2016.
Young Entrepreneur Scholarship - awards range from $2,000-$25,000 four graduating seniors who operate their own business. www.NFIB.com/YEA deadline Dec. 18, 2015.

REL Generals #ReachHigher Presentations:
The following universities, colleges, and programs have reserved time to speak with REL Seniors, Early Grads, and Juniors. Click on the links provided to learn more about the program and to register:

Nov. 13 - Academy of Art University
Nov. 17 - FAMU
Nov. 20 - College Quest

REL Generals #ReachHigher #CollegeDaze
Congratulations to the seniors listed below* who have turned in official University Admission/Acceptance letters, Scholarship Award letters, or FAFSA Completion confirmation letters to their school counselor (new in blue)! These Generals will be added to a drawing for extra graduation tickets in May!

Majesty B. - Univ. of Alabama
Nicole B. - B-CU
Artavia B. - B-CU
Jasia B. - B-CU
Caryma C. - B-CU
Erica C. - B-CU
Brianna D. - B-CU
Antoniek E. - B-CU
Angelica H.- B-CU
Markia H. - B-CU
Mark J. - Norwich University
Rae J.- B-CU
Delicia L.- B-CU
Tamyiah M.- B-CU, Clark Atlanta University
Jada N. - B-CU
Daziyah S. - B-CU
Rodneisha W. - B-CU

*This information is posted on our webpage and at REL as a celebration of your hard work. If you would rather not have this information published, please let Dr. Keefe know. You can still be added to the drawing for tickets without the information being posted.

REL Calendar:

Nov. 10 - REL Blood Drive - 9a-1p at REL. RSVP with Ms. Thomas.
Nov. 16 - NHS applications due
June 10 - Senior Commencement Ceremony (a.k.a. Graduation) 1:00p Jacksonville Veteran's Arena
Conversations with Dr. Vitti information
Math & English tutoring - all levels - Mon, Tues, & Thurs 2:15-4:45p REL Media Center
Senior Class Package Information - click here!
Yearbook "Save the Dates" - click here!

REL Sports and Clubs Information:

Lacrosse Interest Meeting - Nov. 5 at 2:10 in room 308.
2015 REL Football Game Schedule
Teen Yoga - Mondays 3:00p at Yoga Den Avondale
FCA Prayer meetings Mondays & Weds 7:05a @REL flagpole. Contact Mrs. Bloxom-Johnson for more info.
REL Amnesty International Club - meet Mon & Thurs at 2:10 in rm 881. Contact Mr. Benyard for more information.
Unashamed Bible Club at FSCJ - Prayer Circle Mon & Wed at 10a, Tues 10:30a - Bldg B walkway; Effective Witnessing - Tues 10:45 Bldg B grass area

Scholarship & Program Deadlines -

Mercer Univ Scholarship Challenge - Nov 14
Adopt a Veteran - Nov 15
Dish Scholarship - Dec 1
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Competition - Dec 11
Gates Scholars - Jan 15
Wings Over America - Due Feb 1
Luke Johnson "Act of Compassion" - May 2016
Navy ROTC scholarship
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Scheidel Scholarship for students attending FSCJ past high school
Need more information about financial aid? Click here!
Scholarship search engines:

Monday, November 2, 2015

REL Tutoring - Math and English

Attention students! Tutoring is available for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math - all levels - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the REL Media Center. Students must report to the Media Center by 2:15 or be escorted by a teacher to participate. Tutoring will be provided until 4:45 and students may use the Activity Bus for a ride home.

SAT vs. SAT Combo Test Practice - Sign up today!

Many students at Robert E. Lee High School are thinking about which college admissions test they should take, the new SAT or the ACT. In an effort to help you make that decision, Kaplan will be hosting Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Tests In Person and Live Online November 14th, 2015.

By combining questions from the new SAT & ACT, our Combo Test measures how you would perform on both exams in half the time. That way, you get on the path to test success faster! The closest event in your area will be held at:

University of North Florida

1 University of North Fl Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224

University Center, Room 1027

9:00 AM

Scores will be returned in about two weeks.

Space is limited, visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today.

Volunteers needed - American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk

Thank you in advance for your interest in volunteering with the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk on Saturday November 14^nd Downtown at 601 Riverside Ave (FIS-FNF). Save this date!!

The following are a few of the general areas to volunteer:

ü Set-up & Decorating on Friday evening

ü Set-up & Decorating on Saturday morning

ü Registration on Saturday

ü Finish Line & Start Line on Saturday

ü Clean Up on Saturday

Please take a few minutes to complete the ADA ONLINE APPLICATION at: Click on "2015 STEP OUT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION"

www.diabetes.org/stepoutvolunteerjax

Announcements - Monday, Nov. 2, 2015