Transitioning from AP to IB: Exclusive opportunity for current 9th grade students to be considered for transitioning to IB for the 2023-2024 school year.
The IB Diploma programme at Paxon allows students to earn an internationally recognized education while also having the ability to earn college credit and scholarships. We would like to give the opportunity for students currently in the 9th grade at Paxon in the AP/Honors program to transition to the IB program of study. We are looking for students who are:
Interested in making global connections within their subjects
Self-motivated (this does not mean that they must be a straight 'A' student)
Interested in opportunities to maximize college credit that may be earned (IB students may take the comparable AP exam for their IB subject without having to take the AP course).
Interested in scholarship opportunities (IB students who earn their IB diploma and have 100 service hours automatically qualify for the top Bright Futures scholarship and do not need the required 1330 SAT/29 ACT score or Bright Futures GPA)
If you are the parent/guardian of one of Paxon’s 9th grade students and interested in seeing whether your child may qualify to transition to Paxon’s IB Diploma program of study for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the form below by Fri., Jan. 20th in order for them to receive more information about transitioning to IB at Paxon: https://forms.office.com/r/TB68m0xXk6
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DCPS Seal of Fine Arts Application Window is Open NOW!
Initiated in 2022, the goals of the Duval County Public Schools Seal of Fine Arts are to:
celebrate students who demonstrate high levels of commitment and proficiency in the fine arts (as defined in Florida Statute 1003.4995 including visual arts, music, dance, and theatre) through personal expression and creative experiences in fine arts education programs
explore innovative pathways in the fine arts that cultivate skills for 21st-century success
prepare students for college and career readiness through active participation in artistic endeavors
promote increased access to well-rounded, high-quality fine arts education across the district
The Seal of Fine Arts designates graduating seniors who have dedicated a significant portion of their high school journey to the study and pursuit of excellence in their fine arts field.
The information included on our DCPS Seal of Fine Arts Website offers a full description of this honor as well as how students can qualify, what needs to be submitted, and the link for the application (submission window is from January 3-March 31st, 2023).
To qualify for the 2022-2023 Seal of Fine Arts, a student will complete:
A final GPA of 3.5 in each qualifying fine arts course (full list of Fine Arts courses on the website linked above) and an overall GPA of 2.5
A minimum of 4 credits in fine arts discipline(s) as defined in Florida Statute 1003.4995 (dance, music, theatre, or visual art) *Qualifying courses listed on website
Letter of Recommendation from a Fine Arts Educator who works with the applicant
Artist Statement submitted by the applicant (200-500 words) addressing how the arts have impacted their life/what the arts mean to them/where they see themselves using the arts in their life beyond the classroom
At least one of the following:
Two years of participation in a district, regional, state, or national fine arts event(s) including, but not limited to:
Honor Music Ensembles
District Music Performance Assessments (MPAs)
Thespians
Award recipient through the DCPS High School Art Exhibition
Award recipient through regional or national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Submission of a Fine Arts Portfolio (Visual Art Portfolio or a Performance Portfolio) **See website for full description
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 2022-23 Coolidge Scholarship (for current juniors)
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2024 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.
The submission deadline is 5:00 PM eastern time, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed on our scholarship site: www.coolidgescholars.org. Please note if you have any questions, you can email at coolidgescholars@coolidgefoundation.org or call (202) 827-4291.
Bank of America Student Leader Program (Applications due: Jan. 13, 2023)
Student registration is still open for The 5th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair
The 5th Annual Greater Atlanta Historically Black College and University (HBCU) College Fair scheduled (Virtual) on Saturday, February 4, 2023from 10am until 2pm and in-person Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 9am until 2pm at Meadowcreek High School, 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, Georgia 30093. For more information on how to register, please visit the official website at https://fair.hbcucf.org/registration
FSU Service Scholar Applications Open (FSU Class 2027)
Are you an incoming Florida State student with a passion for community service? The Service Scholar Program, offered through the Center for Leadership & Social Change, is a four-year scholarship program worth up to $16,000. As a scholar, you will join a family of service-minded students and peer mentor network, learn about the community and impacts of service, and find your service identity and passions. For more information, follow @thecenterfsu or visit thecenter.fsu.edu/ServiceScholars. Applications are due Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.
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