This Week at Mauldin High School - Sep. 26 - Oct. 2

For the complete, up-to-date MHS calendar - go to the MHS Website
http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/mauldinh/calendar/calendar.asp

This Week at MHS!

9/26/2011

Guidance High School Planning (English classes) 1st-7th per

Musical Rehearsal 4:00-7pm Audi

Mauldin Baseball Academy 6:00 pm Baseball Field

MAV swim vs. Hillcrest at Brookside Pool 6:00 pm

9/27/2011

Guidance High School Planning (English classes) 1st-7th per

Speech & Debate Practice 4-6pm Media Center

Musical Rehearsal 4:00-7pm Audi

Girls Golf vs. JL Mann @ Holly Tree 4:30 pm

Spanish NHS Induction 6:00 pm MC
 Volleyball @ Hillcrest 6:30pm

Girls Tennis @ Hillcrest

JV Girls Tennis vs St. Joseph's

Maverick Wrestling Club 6:30 pm Main Gym

9/28/2011

Guidance High School Planning (English classes) 1st-7th per

Chess Club 7:45-8:30am Room B103

Musical Rehearsal 4:00-7pm Audi

MAV Cross Country vs. JL Mann HS & Hillcrest HS Heritage Pa

NJROTC Competition Donaldson Center Greenville, SC

JV Girls Tennis vs Greenville

9/29/2011

Guidance High School Planning (English classes) 3rd-7th per

Homecoming Practice 3:45 pm Football Field
 Musical Rehearsal 4:30-7pm Audi

Girls Golf @ Riverside/Hillcrest 4:30 pm

Volleyball vs. Boiling Springs 6:30pm

Girls Tennis vs. Boiling Springs
Interact Induction Ceremony 6:00 pm MC

Junior Meeting w/Jostens for Rings 9am Audi
'C' & 'JV' Football vs. Byrnes C Team @ 5:30 JV Team @ 7:30

Maverick Wrestling Club 6:30 pm Main Gym

9/30/2011

FCA 7:45 am Audi

Senior Meeting w/Jostens for Graduation Supplies 9am Audi

Guidance High School Planning (English classes) 3rd-7th per

Varsity Football @ Byrnes 7:30pm

10/1/2011

NJROTC Competition Easley High School Easley, SC

Volleyball Tournament @ Southside TBA

Wildcat Cheer Classic @ Lexington HS

MAV Swim Region 4A Champ. W'side Aquatic Center TBA

MAV Cross Country Wendy's Invitational McAlpine Park

Speech and Debate Success!

The speech and debate team competed in the USC Novice Tournament on 9/24 and the following students placed:

Tyla Hovell and Hannah Kanipe - 3rd in Public Forum Debate

Luke DeMott - 5th in Lincoln Douglas Debate

Katie Duchinski - 4th in Lincoln Douglas Debate

Raleigh Fowler - 3rd in Lincoln Douglas Debate

Chris Long - 2nd in Lincoln Douglas Debate

Sumyr Harrell - 1st in Lincoln Douglas Debate

We swept Lincoln Douglas as you can tell!

Mauldin also got 3rd in overall points at the Tournament.

Congratulations National Merit Semi-Finalists
Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® Selection Index scores (critical reading + mathematics + writing skills scores) qualify for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program.  Mauldin High School is proud to recognize Katrina Aardema and Laura Woodlee who have been named National Merit Semi-Finalists. Katrina and Laura were two of only 11 students who received this distinction in Greenville County.

Welcome to MHS!

The Guidance Department welcomes Dalton Kelsey. Dalton is a graduate of Newberry College where she played volleyball and golf. She has a son who weighed a shocking 10.5 lbs when he was born. Dalton's blood runs orange and she can be found in the Clemson stands during football season.

New to the Media Center is Patty Bynum, media specialist. Patty has working in Greenville County Schools for 19 years. She is married and has four children, two step-children and three grandchildren. Patty loved visiting her grandchildren and their parents in Spain & Morocco this past summer. Patty loves working at MHS.

Joining the Admin Team is administrative assistant, Kim Craven. Mrs. Craven has been in education for 21 years; nine years in Spartanburg County and twelve years in Greenville County. She has been married for 21 years and has two daughters. One is a freshman at Clemson and the youngest is a sophomore at Riverside High. In her free time Kim loves to cook and watch sporting events.

Duke TIP Scholar Weekends

Duke Tip and Carolina Master Scholars! The University of South Carolina Honors College would like to invite you to participate in a Scholar Weekend Experience. Dates are available in November and February. The cost of the program is $425. Limited partial scholarships are available to students demonstrating financial need. Please see Mrs. Greshan Charlton in guidance for details on this prestigious event!

FREE Online SAT Program

Parents of juniors and seniors are reminded that your student can prepare for the SAT by participating in the Free SAT Online Program. Your student should contact the MHS Guidance Dept for an access code to participate in the program, which can be accessed from any computer. The SAT Online Program gives students experience with hundreds of questions and practice tests that improve skills in reading, math, and writing. The next SAT Test will be administered on Saturday, November 5 and the registration deadline is Friday, October 7.

School Meals Payment

The new school year is well underway and I hope your child is enjoying the nutritious breakfasts and lunches prepared by your school food service staff. The meal price has not changed and can be purchased for the reasonable cost of $1 for breakfast and $2 for lunch. Your child can purchase meals each day or you can prepay for your child's meals by establishing a meal account. Free and reduced price meals are available if you qualify.

I want to also make you aware how to prepay for your child's meal account. Students can only deduct the cost of meals from their account when their account has sufficient funds. A free alternate meal for breakfast and lunch is provided to students who do not have funds in their meal account or money to purchase a meal.

Paying for Meals – Overview

You can establish an account to prepay your child's meals by sending a check to your child's school or paying online using a credit or debit card through the mySchoolBucks website at http://www.myschoolbucks.com.

Students can only deduct the cost of meals if their account has sufficient funds.

Beginning Tuesday, September 27, students with a negative account balance will be provided a free alternate meal for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will consist of oatmeal and juice, and lunch will consist of a sandwich and milk.

Food service managers will continue to work closely with you regarding questions about your child's meal account and to assist parents in applying for free/reduced price meals. Applications are available throughout the year and are processed within several days.

Your child's meal account balance may be obtained in the following ways:

The food service manager will send a notice when there is a balance below $5.00.

You may access your child's account through the Parent Portal or the online meal pay system, http://www.myschoolbucks.com. You may also choose the option to be notified by email when the account balance is low.

Your school cafeteria staff looks forward to serving your child this school year. If you have questions about the school food service program or your child's account balance, please contact your cafeteria manager.

Sincerely,

Eileen Staples

Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Nominate A Teacher for RBC Bank Tribute To Teachers Award!
RBC Bank's Tribute to Teachers awards program wants to recognize teachers dedicated to excellence in the classroom. Teachers can be nominated through October 16. RBC Bank will announce the 50 new Tribute to Teachers honorees this December, and your favorite teacher could be a winner. They will receive $500 to spend on classroom materials, and one teacher will receive a $2,000 grand prize to equip his or her classroom. To nominate a deserving teacher or to view a complete list of the 50 teachers recognized in 2011 to date, please click HERE to visit the bank's website.

GCYO Concert - Saturday, November 5

The Greenville County Youth Orchestras' Young Artist Orchestra and Philharmonic present "FROM AGE TO AGE" at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Dorothy Gunter Theatre Saturday, November 5, 2011, 7:30p.m.. Admission: Adults $15.00, Students and Children $8.00 at the door.

Young Artist Orchestra

  *   Franz Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto in D, Preston Barbare, viola

  *   Michael Horwood:  Symphony No.1

  *   Franz Joseph Haydn:  Symphony No. 101 in D major (The Clock)

The Philharmonic

  *   Franz Joseph Haydn:  Trumpet Concerto, Hunter Brons, trumpet

  *   Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza lel Destino

The Greenville County Youth Orchestra is the student symphony orchestra of Greenville County Schools and is the Orchestra-in-Residence at the Fine Arts Center. GCYO's members represent many of the high schools in the district, as well as other public and private schools from across South Carolina's Upstate. Young musicians interested in GCYO must pass a rigorous audition to attain membership, and must continually meet the challenges presented by professional-level orchestral literature to remain members.

For more information about the Greenville County Youth Orchestras, contact Holly Caprell, Executive Director, GCYO Association Holly.gcyo@gmail.com  Additional information is available at www.gcyo.net.

Spanish National Honor Society Meetings 
SNHS Meetings will take place the third Thursday of each month at 8:10 am in B125, Mrs. Shanna Yown's room. The dates are Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, March 15, April 19, and May 17th.  Our induction will be on Sept 27th at 6:30 in the media center.

2011 Greenville County College Fair - Sunday, October 23 (2:30 - 4:30p.m.) and Monday, October 24 (9:00 - 11:30a.m.) at the TD Convention Center (formerly the Carolina First Center).  More than 125 colleges and universities from across the nation will participate.  On Sunday, from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm there will be workshop sessions for parents and students.  There is no cost to attend the fair.  There are three workshop sessions for parents and students covering such topics as college admission tests, financial aid and scholarships, and how to complete a college application.  On Monday, bus transportation will be provided through CACRAO for high school juniors and seniors to attend the event.  For additional information, please click HERE to visit the College Fair website.  

SAT and ACT Test Prep – Carolina Academy for Educational Excellence
Currently Scheduling One-on-One Sessions
Full prep for SAT includes ten 1.5 hour sessions for Critical Reading and Writing and seven 1.5 hour sessions for Math.

ACT students receive eight 1.5 hour sessions for Reading and English, four 1.5 hour sessions for Math and four 1.5 hour sessions for Science.

For previous test takers who are looking to "fine-tune" their current scores or students with a fast-approaching test date, we offer an intensive prep customized to fit the needs and schedule of the student.

One-on-One Sessions Include:
Specific content review and instruction based on individual needs
Integrated time practice throughout the prep
Test-Taking Strategies Modeled and Practiced
Confidence Building

Please call early to schedule sessions. Students need adequate time to comfortably complete our test prep! 864-234-7984

To learn more about Carolina Academy for Educational Excellence please visit our website at www.carolinaacademy.net.

One-on-One Tutoring is also available in all subjects!

Yearbook Wants to Feature Your Child!

The Yearbook Staff is looking for fun and interesting stories about our students for the yearbook. Please contact Mrs. Beth Ward (bward@greenville.k12.sc.us) with student's name, grade and story idea.

SunnyD Labels Wanted – Please Send to Media Center!
The Media Center needs 20 SunnyD labels to receive 20 SunnyD Book Spree books for the children's literature collection (used by teacher cadets and Speech & Debate classes). Labels from all shrink-wrapped packs and bottles 16oz or larger are eligible. Thanks!

Math Tutoring Available on Thursdays 
Clemson graduate students will be available to tutor Math on Thursday afternoons in the media center from 3:45 to 4:45. No reservations needed, just show up!

ATTENTION TEACHERS AND PARENTS: 
Have you linked your Bilo Bonus card to your Boostersplus card?

If you haven't, Mauldin is not earning the 1% back in cash rewards that we could be using for educational programs and supplies.  Over 2200 Bilo Boostersplus Cards were sent home in the first day packets but only 125 have been used to link the Bonus Card. It's as simple as this:

Take your Boostersplus card with you the next time you shop at Bilo. (If you've misplaced your card, more are available in the front office.) REMEMBER - Each household with a My BI-LO BONUSCARD can sign up for three organizations each program year.

1. When you check out, ask the cashier to scan it along with your Bonuscard.
2. Throw the Boostersplus card away (not the Bonus Card) or keep it to link your card next Fall. Your account is now linked so that MHS gets 1% cash in rewards so be sure to use your Bonuscard every time you shop!

Mauldin is one of the biggest schools in Greenville County. Let's show our community how supportive we are of it.  Remember, not only will we earn money for our school but we are in the running for a Promethean Smart Board.  Let's win it!  Link your card today!!

Student Highlights Bulletin Board Needs Photos & Newspaper Clippings!
Please remember there is a Student Highlights Bulletin Board in the atrium and I would love to see it filled up with items of news from YOU!  If you have any photos, newspaper clippings, etc. of an MHS student's achievements, whether it is something school related or not, please let me know because I would love to add them to our bulletin board!

Please contact Susan Rowe at 363-4187 or susanrowe4@gmail.com for submissions.  THANK YOU!!!

Parent Portal Information 
Once again this year Greenville County Schools has a unique tool to help you track information about your child. It is called the Parent Portal. This tool will help you be better informed about your child's academic performance, attendance and discipline.

If you used the portal last year, your user name and password are the same as you set it last year. This applies to any student who attended Greenville County Schools. So if you used the Parent Portal as an 8th grade parent or parent at another high school, you do not need another password. This initial user name and password you created will follow your child as long as s/he attends a school in Greenville County.

If you are new to our district or did not use the Parent Portal last year; you may pick-up your access ID and password in the Mauldin High School Guidance Office during regular hours of 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. See below.

In order to take advantage of this system, you must initially obtain an access ID and password. With this access ID and password, you can set up your own personal username and password to monitor your child's academics, attendance and much more. Because this information is sensitive, you must pick up the access ID and password in person at the MHS Guidance Office and show proper identification as requested. Information will only be released to legal biological parents or guardians (no step-parents unless the school has a signed document on file allowing the release of student information to the step-parent). The school will not email, mail or provide the information over the phone. Once you set-up your account, there is a user guide online to assist with features of this program.

Urban League Sponsors Free SAT & ACT Workshops
WHEN:     SATURDAYs:  Always the Two Saturdays before the actual scheduled test.

WHERE:   McALISTER SQUARE-UNIVERSITY CENTER
                      225 S PLEASANTBURG DRIVE
                      GREENVILLE, SC  29607 
TIME:       9:00a.m. --- Noon

(Enter University Center from the North end of building near theater and bank.  Proceed down sidewalk between University Center and Phillips Staffing.  Enter building, turn left, go upstairs and turn left in the main hallway and walk straight into ROOM 513.
Contact:  Will Gregg or Carol Martin - (864) 244-3862
Presenter:  KAPLAN Certified Instructor (s)

Oct 22, 2011          ACT Test  Date

1) Oct 8, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Sep 16, 11

2) Oct 15, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Oct 1, 11

Nov 5, 2011           SAT Test Date

1) Oct 22, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Oct 7,11

2) Oct 29, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Oct 21,11

Dec 3, 2011        SAT Test Date

1) Nov 19, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Nov 8,11

2) Nov 26, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 1:00pm (w/ACT)

Late Reg til Nov 20,11

Dec 10, 2011       ACT Test Date

1) Nov 26, 2011

Workshop

9:00am 1:00pm (w/SAT)

Register by Nov 4, 11

2) Dec 3, 2011

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Nov 18, 11

Jan 28, 2012       SAT Test Date

1) Jan 14, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Dec 30,11

2) Jan 21, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Jan 13,12

Feb 11, 2012      ACT Test Date

1) Jan 28, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Jan 13, 12

2) Feb 4, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Jan 20, 12

Mar 10, 2012    SAT Test Date

1) Feb 25, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Feb 10, 12

2) Mar 3, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Feb 24,12

April 14, 2012    ACT Test Date

1) Mar 31, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Mar 9, 12

2) Apr 7, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Mar 23, 12

May 5, 2012    SAT Test Date

1) April 21,2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register by Apr 6,12

2) Apr 28, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til Apr 20,12

June 2, 2012        SAT Test Date

1) May 19,2012

Workshop

9:00am- 12:00pm

Register by May 8, 12

2) May 26, 2012

Workshop

9:00am- 1:00pm ( w/ ACT)

Late Reg by May 22,12

June 9, 2012     ACT Test Date

1) May 26, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 1:00pm ( 2/ SAT)

Register by May 4, 12

2) June 2, 2012

Workshop

9:00am - 12:00pm

Late Reg til May 18, 12

Test Fee with Writing:  $49//      Late Fee is $26

Test Fee with Writing:  $49.50//  Late Fee is $21

MHS Can Win a Promethean Smart Board But it All Depends on YOU!
BI-LO Charities is awarding a Promethean Smart Board to the top ten schools with the highest total purchase amount from their enrolled supporters at the end of the 2011-12 year. The Promethean Board will be awarded in addition to the earned Boostersplus check for that period (the maximum amount for each half of the year is $1500.) Bilo Boosterplus cards and Publix Partners Cards were sent home in the first day packets. 
 
MAVS BOOSTER CLUB - BUY YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW
Mauldin High is blessed to have great coaches and programs available to our students. The MAVS Booster Club supports the entire athletic program of Maudlin High School and each of its athletic teams. This year Coach Frady has designated that $319,547 is the amount needed to fund our programs. Out of that amount the district covers $243,503 leaving $ 76,044 for the Booster Club to raise.

One of the best ways to support our teams is to buy a Booster Club Membership. Purchasing a membership makes you a Booster Club member and shows your support to our program. All families who have athletes that play for a team should be a member of the booster club. You can join simply by making a $25.00 donation, but a membership at a higher level will earn you more benefits.

The best way for our students to show support is to buy a Student Membership. By paying $50.00 students get an All-Sport pass that pays for their entrance into all regular season home games for ALL SPORTS.  This is over 200 events. If students buy this membership the money goes directly to the Booster Club to support our Mauldin athletes only and students can show up at as many events as they want to cheer our teams on. Similar memberships are available this year for Seniors and also for adults with the Orange Maverick.

For families who attend more than one sport the Silver Membership is for you. For $250.00 you receive 2 All Sport Passes, but your student also receives $75.00 off of their team shoes that they purchase during the year. For teams that do not buy shoes, the team decides on another item. Last year the swim team used the funds to purchase their swimsuits and boy's lacrosse used it for their gloves. Sliver Members are entitled to reserved seating and parking at the football games. Also for the first time ever, if a Silver Member has a 1^st to 8^th grader, families can buy a Lil' Mavs pass for $25.00. If families attended 12 home events, this is nearly a break even for the family. 

     12 events x $6.00 per ticket = $72.00 x two people = $144.00

     Money off of shoes                                                        75.00

     Total value not even counting reserved seating               19.00

     Additional savings if you have a Lil' MAV: 72-25    =        47.00

     Value from the pass                                                   $266.00

If you buy the pass all funds go to directly support our Mauldin Athletes. Please consider buying a membership today. 

Here is this year's membership application: http://static.gomavs.net/q/uploads/files/2011/Aug/05/2011-2012_Booster_Club_Membership_Application.pdf

Electronics Recycled Here!

Got clutter? Consider recyling your:

- Cell Phones

- Inkjet & Laser Cartridges

- iPods

- Video Games & Consoles

- DVDs

- Digital Cameras

- PDAs

- Laptops

The MHS Media Center will send them to Recycle Forward. Recycling will earn MHS school cash to buy new technology.

Turn Your Unwanted Phones Into Cash for Our Athletes

Do you have any unwanted cell phones at home? Our athletes sure could put them to good use. Simply bring in the old phone, working or not working, and put it in the collection box in the schooloffice.  The MAVS Booster Club will then turn them over to an organization that will pay us from $1 to $10 for each cell phone donated.  That organization then refurbishes the phones and gives them to charitable organizations. Your unwanted phones could help literally seed a field at Mauldin High this year so please collect and bring in your phones today. Phones will be collected during the rest of this year. 

Need to Talk to a MHS Guidance Counselor?
Susan Vance a.m./Betty Mitchell p.m., Receptionist – 355-6655
Connie Allred, Registrar – 355-6502
Chuck Childs, Guidance Department Director - 355-6504
Elaine Wofford, Grades 9-11 (A - D) - 355-6520
Greshan Charlton, Grades 9-11 (E - Langley) - 355-6522 
Lu Bigalke, Grades 9-11 (Lanzone - Riddle) - 355-6523
Jennie Ray, Grades 9-11 (Ridge - Z) - 355-6521
Dalton Kelsey, 12th Grade Students - 355-6524
Guidance Fax Number – 355-6645

                              General Information for Seniors

Financial Aid Workshops
Thursday, February 2^nd at 6:30p.m. (Travelers Rest High School)
Thursday, February 9^th at 6:30p.m. (JL Mann High School)
Thursday, February 16^th at 6:30p.m. (Greenville High School)
Thursday, February 23^rd at 6:30p.m. (Woodmont High School)

Exams
Senior Exams:  May 16-18
Senior Makeup Exams:  May 21

2012 Graduation
Mauldin High school holds mandatory graduation practices, there are no exceptions:

Mandatory Senior Meetings- Friday, May 25 8:30a.m. MHS Auditorium
Mandatory Graduation Meetings- Tuesday, May 29 9:00a.m. MHS new gym
Mandatory Graduation Practices- Wednesday, May 30 7:30p.m. at the BI-LO Center
Graduations- June 1 7:30p.m. at the BI-LO Center (Seniors to report at 6:15)

College Visits
Seniors may request three college days during an academic year.  In order for a college day to count as a field trip, students must bring a note from a parent/guardian at least five days before the college visit to the MHS Attendance Office. In addition, you must bring, on the college/university letterhead, written proof of your visit to the institution the day you return to school to the attendance office.  If you fail to follow this procedure exactly, your college visit will count as an unexcused absence.

College Application Process

n  Applications MUST be given directly to Mrs. DaltonKelsey by the senior student. 

n  Students should log in the application in the log book AFTER they have turned in the application.  This log book is available in the reception area of the guidance office.

n  If Mrs. Kelsey is unavailable, students should wait until they can hand them personally to her.  Students are asked not to give these to other guidance personnel.

n  Mrs. Kelsey does not accept applications from parents.

Students should submit completed applications to Mrs. Kelsey at least two weeks prior to the application deadline

Reminder to Seniors About College Applications and Transcripts
All seniors who are applying to colleges and submitting their guidance counselor review to Mrs. Kelsey electronically;  must still come by her office and request a transcript to be mailed to complete the application. 

Online Application Procedures

1. Bring a pre-addressed envelope to the Guidance Office with 2-3 stamps.
2. Counselor's Recommendation Form
            - Can be completed Electronically  (Must have provided Mrs.Kelsey's email address
               dkelsey@greenville.k12.sc.us )
             - Prefer a hard copy of Recommendation Form – Please bring a blank copy even if you provided  Ms.Dalton Kelsey's  email address online.

3. DO NOT put a return address, all Official Documentation must be sent from Mauldin High School 

Clemson University – Deadline
Priority Deadline: Submit application by December 1^st (All other materials (counselor recommendation, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 1^st).  The last date to take the SAT or ACT for admission decisions would be the December dates. Be sure to have test scores sent directly to Clemson from the College Board when registering for
the SAT or ACT. Students receive notification of admission decisions around February 15^th

Printed Application Procedures

Completed Applications Should Include

                        1. Counselor Recommendation Form
                        2. Teacher Recommendations
                        3. Proper Signatures
                        4. Check or Money Order Made Out to Institution
                        5. Pre-Addressed Stamped Envelope (do not include a return address)

College/Scholarship Information

American Legion College Financial Aid Handbook
American Legion provides scholarship and financial aid information. Visit website atwww.legion.org/needalift for more information

Don't let planning for college keep you up at night.
Just visit www.CollegeCountdown.com/mauldin

College Search Resource - The Center for Student Opportunity's College Center web initiative is a free online tool exposing first-generation and other historically underserved college-bound students to colleges and universities that seek to serve and support them.  Contact info@CSOpportunity.org.

The Christian Connector is a free web resource that offers information about Christian colleges and scholarships. There is also a $2500 scholarship drawing for students who log ontowww.christianconnector.com to request information.
For more information:  Please visit www.christianconnector.com

EDU, Inc. is providing the opportunity for those interested students to apply to all thirty-four (34) historically black colleges and universities that are member institutions of this organization.  
To get a complete list of available schools and more information visit www.eduincoline.com .  
Applications will also be available in the guidance office.

www.fastweb.com is the largest and most popular FREE scholarship search with over 600,000 scholarships

**Hispanic Scholarship Fund has scholarships available to graduating seniors of Hispanic heritage, U.S. Citizens, with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  For details visit www.hsf.net

Sallie Mae's Free Scholarship Search Tool provides students and parents direct access to over 3 million scholarships. For more information visit http://SallieMae.com/Widget

scholarships.com offers a comprehensive source of local and national scholarships, tools and tips to pay for college and free scholarship search, FAFSA online, education loan information and online

To learn about South Carolina's independent colleges and universities go to www.scicu.org and look for the "free" download of the guide.

South Carolina Student Loans
This is South Carolina's only nonprofit student loan provider. Visit the website at www.scstudentloan.org for more information.

Worried about paying for college? Learn more by visiting sccango.org

Recruiters on MHS Campus

National Guard - Mondays
Marines - Tuesdays
Army - Wednesdays
Navy- Thursdays

College Admissions Counselors at MHS

College of Charleston Rep on Campus, Thursday, 9/29 
Laura Taylor, the assistant director of admission, at the College of Charleston will be on campus September 29th at 8:30a.m. to discuss the application process. If interested please sign up in the guidance office.

Early Notification Deadline
November 1: Your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed, or postmarked by this date. We will notify you of our admission decision in late December.

Merit Scholarship Deadline
December 1: If you want to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, your application and all materials must be submitted online, e-mailed or postmarked by this date. Grades, test scores or other talents determine eligibility for merit-based scholarships. We will notify you of our admission decision by April 1. Scholarships are usually awarded in February and March.

Regular Notification Priority Deadline
February 1: Your application must be submitted online, e-mailed or postmarked by this date. We will notify you of our admission decision no later than April 1. Many applicants apply during this period. We will accept applications after February 1 on a space-available basis, but priority will be given to applicants who apply before that date.

College Open Houses (Listed Alphabetically)

American College of the Building Arts - Charleston, SC – October 29^th, 2011 – For reservations and further information, please contact the Admissions Office at 877-283-5245 or 843-577-5245.    www.buildingartscollege.us

Clemson University – Sneak Peek (October 27^th to October 29^th)
Sneak Preview is a program designed to offer top performing minority high school seniors the chance to experience life as a Clemson University engineering or science major. Students wishing to complete this program must have a 3.0 or higher on the 4.0 scale.  If interested see Mrs. Kelsey in the guidance office.  Deadline is October 14^th.

Clemson University –WISE Choice Program
WISE Choice is a free program for female students that would like to major in engineering or science.
It is a one-day event on October 28^th from 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. 
If interested, please see Ms. Dalton Kelsey in the guidance office for the application. Only three students can go from each in-state high school.

Georgia Southern University – November 12, 2011, 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. on campus.  Students are encouraged to contact admissions a couple of days in advance to reserve their spot, contact Brianna West at 912-478-1282 or email her at bmoody@georgiasouthern.edu for additional information.  

Johnson & Wales University – Preview Day, October 29^th – RSVP at www.jwu.edu/charlotte/visit

Lander University – Tours offered Monday through Friday every hour beginning at 9:00a.m. Open house will be October 29^th students will be able to sit in a class, tour campus, and eat lunch with current students. For more information or questions, please call 1-864-388-8307 or email admissions@lander.edu

University of Virginia – October 2 at 6:30p.m. – Christ Church Episcopal Upper School, 567 Wenwood Drive, Greenville SC 29607. RSVP at www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/uvavisit.html

Washington University in St. Louis – call for a visit 800-638-0700

Scholarships (Listed by Deadline)
New Scholarships are in Orange

Jefferson Scholars Foundation – University of Virginia
The JSF seeks to find seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership and scholarship and who show significant promise in making a significant contribution - both to UVA and to society at large. Jefferson Scholarships are full scholarships to the University of Virginia. Mauldin High School may nominate only one individual to compete in the program. If you are interested in being considered, please submit you name to Ms. Dalton Kelsey by September 30. One student will be selected by a committee

AES Engineers Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 7^th, 2011
Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Apply at http://www.aesengineerings.com/scholarships.htm and will be notified with further instructions.

University of Georgia
Early Action Deadline: October 15^th
Regular Decision Deadline: January 15^th* In order to be considered for scholarships you must apply by November 1^st

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award!

These prestigious awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and NASSP, have honored tens of thousands of middle level and high school students over the past 15 years solely for their volunteer work.

It's easy to apply:  http://www.principals.org/AwardsandRecognition/StudentAwards/PrudentialSpiritofCommunityAwards/HowtoApply.aspx

1. Click on the "Apply Now" link below, and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Once you have completed your online application, go to the "Certification" page to either email certification instructions to your certifier, or to print them out and hand-deliver them. These instructions will enable your certifier to review your application online. This must be done by November 1, 2010. Your certifier can be your school principal, or the head of one of these officially designated local organizations: a county 4-H group, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of HandsOn Network.
3. Print out the signature page of your application, sign it, have a parent or guardian sign it, and then submit it to International Scholarship and Tuition Services by November 1, 2010. You may either fax it to 615-627-9697 or upload it to the online application site. Call 877-525-8491 (toll-free) for more information.                                                            Application deadline: November 1, 2011

Emory Scholars and Goizueta Scholars
Eligibility Requirements:  For students interested in attending Emory University, students are eligible to be nominated for consideration.  Students must respond to a Scholars-specific essay prompt, submit a teacher recommendation, and the counselor's recommendation.  Students must also apply for admission to Emory University. 
Amount:  Ranges from 2/3 tuition to full cost scholarships renewable for up to four years.
Deadline:  November 15, 2011
How to apply:  Must be nominated, only four nominations per school.  Please see Mrs. Kelsey in guidance if interested in being nominated. 
For more information:  Please see the scholarship notebook, e-mail admiss@emory.edu, call 800-727-6036, or visit www.emory.edu/admission/scholars

MLK Dream Scholarships
Eleven scholarships are available to Greenville County students through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Weekend Program.  Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships.   Deadline for receipt of all materials is December 10. You will need a transcript and recommendations so you must submit to Ms. Dalton Kelsey by November 18 for processing. Applications are available in the Scholarship Notebook.  Below are the available scholarships:

MLK Young Dreamer Scholarship ($2000)
Criteria - Male senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning for the fall of 2012.  Two scholarships are awarded in this category, one scholarship will be awarded in conjunction with charter communications and the candidate must pursue a concentration in business, communications or related field.  The second scholarship allows the candidate to pursue a concentration of his choice.

Coretta Scott King Dream Keeper Scholarship ($2000)
Criteria – Female senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, proof of outstanding community service in Greenville and surrounding areas, acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning for the fall of 2012. Two scholarships are awarded in this category, one scholarship will be awarded in conjunction with charter communications and the candidate must pursue a concentration in business, communications or related field.  The second scholarship allows the candidate to pursue a concentration of her choice.

Greenville Technical College Dreamer Scholarship ($3000)
Criteria – graduating senior , cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher, acceptance to Greenville Technical College.

USC Upstate Dreamer Scholarship ($3000)
Criteria – graduating senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, acceptance to USC Upstate.

State Farm Dreamer Scholarship ($2000)
Criteria – graduating senior, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, acceptance to an institution of higher education for the fall of 2012, pursue a concentration in his or her choice.

Furman Dreamer Scholarship ($15,000)
Criteria – graduating senior admitted to Furman as an incoming freshman, minimum 3.25 GPA, demonstration of leadership in community and school and commitment to continued leadership while at Furman.

Clemson Dreamer Scholarship ($4000)
Criteria – graduating senior, acceptance to Clemson University, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Michelin North America Dreamer Scholarship ($5000)
Criteria – two scholarships awarded in this category to one graduating senior male and female, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, acceptance to an accredited four year institution of higher learning for the fall of 2012 and plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics

Kittie Moss Fairey Educational Fund Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: High school senior in SC, a South Carolina resident, GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the six semester GPA, combined SAT score of 1800 or a composite ACT score of 26, parents must have a household adjusted gross income not exceeding $40,000, and applicants must attend a 4-year university or college located in South Carolina. The submission of the application must be postmarked by November 21^st.<