Daily Student Announcements
Thursday
December 12, 2019
Please come out and support Project Graduaton from 5-8 pm on December 19th at Chick-Fil-A! Twenty percent of the proceeds will go towards PT’s Project Graduation. This will be at the free-standing location on Hinkleville Road.
Pageturners will meet next Wednesday, December 18th,instead of Friday because of finals.
Christmas Angels Needed! If you are interested in helping a student in need, please sign up in Tornado Alley to be a Christmas Angel! Thank you in advance for helping to make the holiday season special for our students. Deadline to sign up is December 6th.
B.A.B.E.S. & B2G members interested in attending the HBCU College Tour in January, please stop by Tornado Alley YSC.
TODAY: A representative from GSE, Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, will be at PTHS on Thursday, December 12th, at 12:30 in the library. Please sign up in guidance if you’d like to attend. You will be excused from your 6th hour class.
2nd SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGES--There is now a 2nd semester schedule change form in the guidance office. Students will be required to get signature of the teacher whose class they are dropping, and the teacher whose class they want to add. Students and their parent/guardian also must sign the form. Getting the signatures does not guarantee the changes depending on the courses they want and the times they are offered. For instance, many electives are such that you have to know the 1st semester material to be successful in the 2nd semester of the class. The signatures provide a check and balance procedure so teachers and parents/guardians can have conversations with the students about possible changes. FORMS MUST BE TURNED INTO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH. Counselors are taking care of all changes BEFORE break.
Christmas Assistance: If any PT student is in need of assistance, please stop by Tornado Alley YSC for an applicaton. Anyone receiving assistance must attend a Parent/Youth Cafe... Date TBD
Today’s Lunch: Wing Day, baked beans, garden salad, rolls and fresh fruit
Tomorrow’s Lunch: Walking Tacos, Potato
Guidance Announcements
Please see the attachment for updated scholarships and due dates
A representative from the Navy will be here on Monday, January 13 during 1st period to present their about special warfare programs like Navy SEALS, divers, air rescue and EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal). Interested students should sign up in the guidance office. You don’t have to be in JROTC to attend the presentation. You will receive a note later to show to your 1st period teacher in order to be dismissed from class to attend the presentation.
TODAY: A representative from GSE, Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, will be at PTHS on Thursday, December 12th, at 12:30 in the library. Please sign up in guidance if you’d like to attend. You will be excused from your 6th hour class.
A representative from Georgetown College will be in the library during lunch on January 16th. Make plans to attend through the Guidance Office if you are interested in more info about Georgetown.
Attention 10th graders who are in Algebra 2 this year: The applications for Gatton Academy of Math and Science at WKU are open. Gatton is a two year residential STEM program for intellectually gifted students who are juniors and seniors. The Gatton Academy will select approximately 95 Kentucky residents each year to attend the program. The criteria to apply to Gatton Academy are the following: Kentucky resident, 10th grade student at time of application and 11th grade at time of entry into Gatton Academy, completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 by end of 10th grade, minimum ACT math of 22, submit all applications materials by January 31 of 10th grade year. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.wku.edu/academy/
Attention 10th graders who are in Algebra 2 this year: The applications for Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Math at Morehead State University are open. Craft Academy is a dual credit residential program for academically exceptional students who are juniors and seniors. Criteria to apply to Craft Academy are the following: Kentucky resident, current 10th grader student, completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 by the end of 10th grade, score a minimum ACT English score of 18, ACT Reading of 22, and ACT Math of 22. The deadline to apply is February 1st of 10th grade year. For more information and to apply, visit, https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Academics/Craft-Academy
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GSA: Governor School for the Arts
Questions? Call or email us!
502.566.5192
gsainfo@kentuckycenter.org
Application launch is October 4. The application is an online process.
The application and recommendations deadline is January 10.
GSA is looking for students with skills in their art form, passion for creativity, an open mind, collaborative spirit, and an eagerness for learning to apply for the Summer Program. Does that sound like you? Apply now!
For three weeks every summer, over 200 of Kentucky’s most talented and creative high school students are invited to grow and learn together at the Governor’s School for the Arts’ college summer residence program. Sophomores and juniors in high school are offered in-depth instruction in one of nine artistic disciplines: architecture + design, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, film + photography, visual art, and vocal music.
http://www.kentuckycenter.org/education-community-arts/
PTHS JUNIORS: The Coolidge Scholarship is now open!
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 on enrolling in college in the fall of 2021 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (unfortunately current high school seniors are not eligible to apply).
Coolidge Scholars are selected based primarily on academic excellence. Secondary criteria include: an interest in public policy, an appreciation for and understanding of the values President Coolidge championed, as well as humility and service.
https://coolidgescholars.org
Governor's School for Entrepreneurs. Applications are now available. One change for this year is that GSE will not accept team applications. Applicants will apply as individuals and teams will be formed by GSE.
This is a great opportunity for your entrepreneurial students!
https://www.kentuckygse.com/
Governor's School for the Arts Application is now live!!
This application must be completed online.
http://www.kentuckycenter.org/education-community-arts/gsa
Paducah Bank Teen of the Week applications for seniors only are available in the guidance office. Applicants must turn in updated resume, 1-2 letters of recommendation, and statement explaining education and career goals. Please submit to Mrs. Hancock or Ms. Sievers. Applications will be accepted through February 15, but early submission in encouraged.
Murray State University's Commonwealth Honors Academy Application is now available online at:
http://www.murraystate.edu/cha
Commonwealth Honors Academy
The Commonwealth Honors Academy is an exciting, challenging academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year.
www.murraystate.edu
The Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) is an exciting, challenging three-week academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year, maintained a 3.5 GPA and received a minimum composite 25 ACT. Students will be selected from the commonwealth and the surrounding region.
The CHA Advantage:
*Six hours of university credit
*College scholarship opportunity
*Six additional hours during senior year
The CHA Experience:
*Live on College campus
*Participate in college honors classes
*Opportunities to meet and work with other outstanding students, professors and secondary teachers in a university setting
Please see Mrs. Rogers for more information.