Tuesday, March 31, 2015

FAMU Scholarship - Due April 25

The J.R.E. Lee (Jacksonville) Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Chapter will award up to seven (7) $1,000 scholarships to  Jacksonville Area high school students. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Applicant must be accepted to attend Florida A & M University as a full time student for the Fall 2015 Semester
2. Applicant must be a high school senior attending school in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau or St. Johns Counties
3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above

The application is available online at http://famujacksonville.org/scholarships. The deadline is April 25, 2015.

Frank M. Eidson Scholarship - Due May 15

Frank M. Eidson, P.A. is proud to present the first essay scholarship contest. The first prize is $1,500, the second prize is $1,000, and third prize of $500.

The contest is open to Florida high school seniors who are on pace to receive their High school diploma/GED within 9 months, and have been accepted into a higher learning institution within Florida. The deadline for entries is May 15, 2015.

The link to all the scholarship information and rules are on this page: http://www.frankeidson.com/college-scholarship/

Continental Societies Inc. Scholarship

Continental Societies, Incorporated is a national organization whose purpose is to promote the economic, educational and social welfare of underserved and disadvantaged children and youth; to enhance their recreational activities; and to promote additional experiences necessary for their optimal development.

For application click here


Community Service Opportunities - April 2015

Volunteers are needed for the events listed below. The volunteer shift for each event is 5:15-7:15 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, please email Dr. Keefe (keefek@duvalschools.org) the event and date you are interested in helping with. Thank you!

#ReachHigher Financial Aid Info Session – April 7, Media Center
Parents and students who need assistance with financial aid forms can bring their questions to this event! Counselors will be on hand to help you with the FAFSA, Florida Financial Aid, and college aid applications. This event is open to all REL seniors and parents.

How to Create a College Schedule Classroom presentations - April 13
Work with current sophomores on creating schedules for FSCJ. This event happens during the school day. Email Dr. Keefe for times. 

How to Create a College Schedule – April 14, Media Center
Open to any parent or student who is interested in learning more about how to select classes for dual enrollment programs at FSCJ.

Moving up to EC 10th Grade – April 21, Auditorium
Information will be provided regarding Early College Continuation Criteria, PERT Testing, and EOCs. This event is open to all 9th grade Early College students and parents.

Making the Leap to Senior Year – April 23, Auditorium
Join us for information about graduation requirements, the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, and dual enrollment opportunities. This event is open to all REL juniors and parents.

Hop Over to High School – April 28, Auditorium
This event, open to our incoming class of students, will provide information for students and parents about REL programs, expectations, and benefits of dual enrollment offered at Lee High School. This event is open to 8th grade student and parent expecting to attend REL for the 2015-2016 school year.

How to Get Ahead in High School – April 30, Auditorium
Join us for information about graduation requirements, scholarships, dual enrollment opportunities, financial aid, and resources to help your child think about careers. This event is open to all REL freshmen, sophomores, and parents.

KIPP Mentoring program - May 2015

If you are interested in working with students currently enrolled at KIPP & projected to attend REL next year, please email Dr. Keefe. The dates and times will vary depending on students' schedules. This program is only open to current Juniors. 

Parent Climate Survey

From March 30th through April 17th, the district is administering our annual School Climate Surveys for employees and parents/caregivers. 
This year, all climate surveys are administered electronically, unless a specific request is made. Your input will provide schools with valuable information used to make improvements.
To access the survey, please click the button below:

Friday, March 27, 2015