Opportunities for High School students

 

Mississippi Governor's School:

The MS Governor's School is accepting applications for the 2012 session from current 10th and 11th grader students.  MGS will be held on the campus of Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS, June 3-22, 2012. Application deadline is January 20, 2012. For more information see your Guidance Counselor, call 662-241-6096, or email govschool@muw.edu

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United States Senate Youth Program-

The 50th Anniversary United States Senate Youth Program will be held March 3-10, 2012. Two delegates from each state and the District of Columbia will be selected for this opportunity in Washington, DC, all expenses paid by the Hearst Foundation.  Reserved for junior and seniors. Print flyer, see website (www.ussenateyouth.org) , and contact Guidance Office for more information.

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Boys State-

Boys State is made up of about 350 young men who have just completed their junior year of high school. They are selected to attend Boy State. This "practical experience" will allow the delegates to leave Boys State with a real-world understanding of democracy, from campaigning for office to the many dynamics of state and local government."

http://www.msboysstate.com/Boys_State/Welcome.html

Girls State-

The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program has provided High School Juniors all across the country the opportunity to participate in a hands-on citizenship training program for over 60 years.

These young ladies learn government by actually creating a mythical state through the election of public officials on local, county, and state levels and then by carrying out the duties of these respective offices.

http://girlsnation-auxiliary.com/girlsstate.asp

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Rural Medical Scholars Program

The Rural Medical Scholars Program is an opportunity for high school students between their junior and senior years to learn more about careers as Family Practice physicians. The program provides significant insight into the academic requirements necessary to becoming a physician coupled with the real world look at the day to day practice of medicine.

Log onto http://msucares.com/health/rms/index.html for more information

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DeSoto County Career and Technology Center

The Career Tech Center, located at Southaven High School, serves all eight high schools in the county with transportation provided by the school bus system.  Eight career and technical programs are offered, providing two years of training to students. The areas are Automotive Service Technology, Building Trades, Metal Trades, Business Computer Technology, Computer Graphics Technology, Information Technology, Allied Health, and Early Childhood Education and Service.  There are also two Student Service instructors assisting students with a tutoring program for all academic classes. The Counselor, Stephanie Young, will be coming to all high schools early in the Spring semester to talk to all the 10th grade students interested. www.desotocountyschools.org/dcc

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The University of Mississippi

Students, there are many exciting ways to take credits for high school or college outside of HHS.  There are also many programs for you to become the leaders of tomorrow. These are just a few.

 Summer Academy: The University of Mississippi's Summer Academy gives students entering the eighth, ninth, and tenth grade a taste of college life. Through the Summer Academy, students make new friends, learn time management, improve study habits and earn high school credit which can count towards graduation requirements.

Summer College:  Rising 11th and 12th graders get a head-start on their college careers by taking two courses. Students earn an average of 6 hours of credit transferable to any accredited college or university. These Summer College programs are available in all schools of study, and students have the opportunity to live on campus while earning these credits. 

 

**Coming to HHS on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 for a Career Session to speak to interested students.

Where: HHS Career Center

When: Advisory

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