Parents
Welcome to the section of our website dedicated to providing information for the parents of Newton County School System students. Our goal is to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students but we can’t do it alone. Parent support is a key ingredient to student success. We want to provide you with information you can use to help your child succeed in school. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or principal with any questions or concerns. Central office personnel are also ready to assist you at any time.
Helpful Links for Parents of High School Students:
School Information
Counseling and College General Information
Alcovy High School Guidance Counselor Dates
Important Dates for Alcovy High School Seniors
Important Dates for Eastside High School Seniors
Important Dates for Newton High School Seniors
Preparing for College
Starting the Countdown to College (9th Grade)
Continuing the College Countdown (10th Grade)
Conquering the College Countdown (11th Grade)
Completing the College Countdown (12th Grade)
Testing Tips and Information
ACT SAT Preparation Resource List
100 Most Commonly Used SAT Words
College Applications and Admissions Information
Guide to University System of Georgia Admissions Standards
Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
Internet Resources for College and Financial Aid
Spring Semester Scholarship Newsletter
Financial Aid 101 (Power Point)
Local Scholarships
Handout Listing of Local Scholarships Available for NCSS High School Seniors
Generic Application for Local Scholarships
Newton Medical Center Health Careers Scholarship
Newton County Home Builders Association
Univision 34's League of Champions/Liga de Campeones Scholarship Info
Univision 34's League of Champions Scholarship Application (English)
Univision 34's Liga de Campeones Scholarship Application (Spanish)
Student of Integrity 2010 Scholarships
SSEMC All Around Student Scholarship
GEMC Walter Harrison Scholarship
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
Covington Lions Club Scholarship
Chase Cain Memorial Scholarship
Homer F. Sharp Memorial Scholarship (For Alcovy HS Students)
Covington Junior Woman's Club Scholarship
Snapping Shoals EMC Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. and College Scholarship (For Sophomores and Juniors)
Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship (NEW)
Jackson Lake Homeowners Association Scholarship (NEW)
Georgia Development Authority (NEW)
Bethel Memorial Scholarship for Incoming Georgia Tech Students (Male) (NEW)
National Scholarships
2010 Student-View Scholarship Program
Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund (NEW)
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program (NEW)
Other Information
