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Blog Post for the Weeks of May 6-17, 2024


Paxon has been invited to host the Brown, Georgetown, Howard & USMA West Point Consortium for the city of Jacksonville.

Join Brown University, Georgetown University, Howard University, and the United States Military Academy at West Point for in-person information session that will be held here at Paxon on Mon., May 20th @6pm. Paxon is one of only 3 schools in the state to have the privilege of hosting this event. 







SAT Registration Is Open for August 2024–June 2025

SAT registration is open for the 2024-25 testing year. Many colleges consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a valid way to show what you've learned. Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. It can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships.


Upcoming 2024-25 SAT Dates






Community Service Opportunity: Know & Grow Learning Depot

The Know & Grow Learning Depot has six volunteer days available for teens over the summer.  Three days are at the Southeast Library and three at Dinsmore Elementary.

A total of 36 hours could be earned by each volunteer.  Registration is now available.






Teen Health and Wellness Summer Camp

Here's the link to the camp info:

 

Here's the link to the application:






SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Jenkins Scholar Award Deadline Quickly Approaching! - National Association for Gifted Children

The Dr. Martin D. Jenkins Scholar Award, named in honor of Dr. Jenkins, known as the father of research on Black Giftedness, is designed to honor the achievements of highly gifted Black students who excel academically in school. Students in grades 6-12 are eligible.






ATTENTION CURRENT JUNIORS: UNF 2024-25 Summer Admissions Events






Exciting Opportunities for Students at the International Institute in Geneva

Click to explore some exciting opportunities available to your students at the International Institute in Geneva.This institute offers a range of bachelor programs designed to prepare students for success in today's globalized world. These programs include:

  • Bachelor in Business Administration

  • Bachelor of International Management

  • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Digital Media






FREE Suicide Intervention Training for Parents

DCPS is offering a FREE suicide intervention training opportunity to families through LivingWorks Start a 90-minute, self-paced online suicide training that teaches individuals a four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide.  No formal training or prior experience in suicide prevention required.  Safety resources and support are available throughout the program.  LivingWorks Start is provided through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Crisis Aware program, that allows community members this great opportunity. 


To begin, individuals can simply use this link: https://dcps.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1FIPVQTWLbaLLJs

or

Scan the QR code provided on the flyer below to complete a brief survey (the information is anonymous, confidential, and for grant purposes only) before being sent a link for the training. Start can be completed all at once or a bit at a time however, it MUST be completed so that grant objectives can be met.







SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The "No Sweat" Scholarship (This is back...it is the easiest scholarship ($2500) to apply for so please do this)

This quarterly scholarship is offered to all students from 8th – 12th grade and is super easy to apply.

$2,500 "No Sweat" Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Number of awards: 1

Due Date: June 30th  2024

Eligible Candidates: 8 - 12th grade students

Application Process: Apply on the above URL. Free application.

 

­Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.

  • No GPA requirements or Essays to write

  • No minimum income requirements

  • Selection based on their holistic Cirkled In profile








CAS /Community Service Opportunity: Health Career Exploration Tours 2024 High School Students

Health Career Exploration Tours This program will include a series of professional presentations, interactive discussions, and team-based activities that will help students gain a better understanding of the medical field, learn about specific careers, and gain insight on public health topics. We will also be holding an SAT/ACT preparation course and CPR/First AID certification. This will be our 9th year holding this program.

  • Application due: May 21st, 2024. There is no cost to applying to or participating in this program. You can apply by clicking the link below.






CAS/Community Service Opportunity: ZooTeen Program





West Point - Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) (for current juniors only)
  • SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.

  • Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.

  • Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops.

  • Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!

  • Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.

  • Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.

  • Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.







24-7 On-Demand Tutoring Available (through Varsity Tutors)

DCPS Directions for Varsity Tutoring

  1. Please have your student log into a computer, go to www.duvalschools.org

  2. Then Blended Learning.

  3. From there they would choose Varsity Tutoring from the list.





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