Guidance

Governor's Scholars Program is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. There will be 11 students selected from Apollo High School . Students who are in the 11th grade at the time of selection and have taken the ACT, SAT or PSAT (given on October 12th) are eligible to apply. If students have not taken one of those tests, there is one given on October 22nd . If students have not registered for the October 22nd test, it is possible to be a "walk-in" on that test date. There is an ACT administered in December, but it is not likely that test results will be returned in time to apply. Students who are selected to participate in this program will receive most or all tuition paid at all public and private schools in Kentucky . There is also a category for a student who demonstrates extraordinary potential despite personal, familial, and/or socioeconomic challenges. These students are Commonwealth Scholars and are in addition to our 11 -student allotment. Applications are available in the guidance office beginning October 17th. They are due in guidance on Thursday, December 1st . For more information, go to www.kygsp.org or contact Kathleen Kreke in guidance.

Governor's School for the Arts for Sophomores and Juniors is an arts education program of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. There is an application and audition requirement. The areas include Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Visual Art, Vocal Music, Musical Theatre and Architecture. Applications are typically due in December. There are workshops October 29, November 5, 12 and 19. The one on 11/19 is offered at Apollo High School !! These workshops are offered across the state and are free. Attendance at these workshops improves your chances for acceptance to the Governor's School for the Arts. Register by calling the GSA Helpline, 502.562.0192 or on-line at www.kentuckygsa.org . Students who are accepted into this program receive full or partial tuition at most Kentucky colleges. The artshops fill up fast so get registered as soon as possible!

ALSO: There were 140 juniors who scored distinguished &/or proficient on the CATS 10 th grade test last Spring 2005 . These students have earned a free t-shirt, sports ticket, Spring '06 exemption from one final in a class of their choice, and the opportunity to participate in the Friday after 3:05 on Friday, October 28 in the AHS commons area. They must wear their CATS t-shirt to attend! Congratulations!! J T-shirts are available in guidance for juniors to pick them up! Any Questions, please see Ms. Kreke

There's an ACT prep workshop at the end of November for JUNIORS planning to take the ACT in Dec ( deadline to register is 11/4 ). The AHS high school code is 182033 & must be used when registering in order to receive an ACT score label for your transcript. Please stop in guidance & get registered for this workshop ASAP..cost is $2.00 per session!

I'm thrilled at the number of juniors who took the PSAT on Wednesday, 10/12!! I look forward to getting your results J

Sincerely,
Kathleen Kreke
JR Guidance Counselor