Floridians Invited to Participate in Hispanic Heritage Student and Teacher Contests

The Foundation of the Personal Empowerment, Inc is a non-profit organization and we actually help the teens raise funds to build their savings bank account. To be part of our matching program the teens must complete our 5 weeks program.

The First Freedom Center announces the 18th annual First Freedom Student Competition. This national essay and video contest offers 9th - 12th grade students an opportunity to compete for $2,500 awards as they examine the First Amendment and the history and implementation of religious freedom and freedom of conscience in American democracy and the world today.
 

HandsOn Jacksonville’s Youth Leadership Council is encouraging youth ages 13 to 25 to apply as a member. Responsibilities will include attending monthly council meetings from September 2010 to April 2011, contributing to identifying community needs, developing projects to address those needs and serving as project leaders. Additionally, participation in team building activities, fundraising projects and workshops will be expected. Deadline for applying is September 10th.

The PreMed Minority Affairs Office at the University of North Florida and Mayo Clinic will host the ninth annual Minorities in Medicine Student Symposium on November 20, 2010, at the Mayo Clinic, Kinne Auditorium, from 8:30am - 1:30pm. Hear an inspirational talk, communicate with a professional who has walked the path, interact with representatives from a number of colleges, and participate in a raffle for door prizes. Grades 9-12 welcome. There is no cost. Registration forms are available in the Guidance Office.

All important information for seniors is contained on the new Senior Page. Seniors should follow all of the directions for completing college applications and requesting their transcripts on this page. Click here to go to the Senior Page.

The Master Schedule is very tight this year. There will be very few schedule changes, as most sections of courses are full and closed. The following is information about schedule changes:

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There will be NO teacher changes and core academic courses will not be moved to accommodate electives.
Schedule changes imbalance class sizes and can disrupt the class environment (for example, group projects).  Therefore,
schedule changes will be made only if they meet the following CRITERIA:

There are organizations that promise to find you scholarships and other financial aid grants, and these organizations encourage you to attend a session at a local hotel. THESE ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT DO WHAT THEY PROMISE. Students can find many more scholarships from free seach sites, and students and parents can receive free assistance in completing the FAFSA here at Stanton in January of the senior year. These organizations change their names frequently because often they are prosecuted for false claims.

A student recently made this comment:

"I thought the point of doing Florida virtual school was to change your grade?"

Click here to view the summer football schedule.