HIGH SCHOOL

Our high school curriculum is a Christian-based, college preparatory curriculum that challenges students to develop to their full potential.  Over forty high school courses are offered with honors courses available in English, history, math, and science.  Over 95% of our students choose to further their education by attending college.

Our students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.  In addition to sports, students may be a part of the Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, K Club, and Spanish Club.

Academic honor societies include both the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, a national mathematics honor society.

Seniors who qualify academically may also participate in dual enrollment with local colleges.

Kirk Academy's Academic Bowl Team- 1st place in District Quiz Bowl

January Students of the Month- Cade Moody and Regan Mitchell

November Students of the Month- Will Scruggs and Christen Brower

September Students of the Month- Kelsey Marter and Emily Moore

October Students of the Month- Morgan Newman and Kristi Ralston

Counselor's Notes

*2008 Summer Engineering Program at MSU- Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute- July 13-26- For current 9th and 10th graders interested in the transportation field.

* Women in Action- June 4-7- 7th and 8th grade females.  A four day program in which students will participate in a variety of hands-on engineering, math, and science-related activities.

* UFPME- A one week residential engineering enrichment program that was developed to allow students to explore the various engineering disciplines offered at MSU.  The program will begin Sunday, June 8, and will conclude Saturday, Jaune 14.

* MSU Robotics Camp- June 15-21- Students will spend a week building and programming robots

* WISE Women- July 6-12. This program is limited to 30 females who demonstrate an interest inmath, science, and engineering.

* Summer Engineering Expereince is for current 4th - 6th graders.  The weeklong program teaches children basic engineering principles, teamwork skills and critical thinking skills, and an interest in math and science.  Three sessions will be held this summer.  MSU- June 23-27; Canton July 14-18; ASTRO SEE to be held at Stennis Space Center on the MS Gulf Coast- July 7-11.

* Katherine Whitaker Grenada Garden Club Memorial Scholarship-A sum of $750.00 will be paid per semester to the college the recipient plans to attend.  Application deadline is April 15, 2008.  Application is to be submitted to GGC, % Mrs. Tommy Dykes, 1676 Martha Drive, Grenada, MS   38901.  Requirements:  must be Grenada County resident, full-time student for the period of time scholarship is awarded, "C average" must be maintained during the period of time the scholarship will be in effect, must be pursuing a degree in business, horticulture, floral cultural or landscape design.  Scholarship may be used for study in any approved college or university.  See Miss Mitchell for application form and other requirements.

*The Mississippi State University Athletic Department is currently seeking incoming freshman interested in obtaining real-world experience throught the MSU Athletic Media Relations Office.  If interested, contact Cassie Chance, Assistant Director, Athletic Media Relations at 662-325-0972 or e-mail at cchance@athletics.msstate.edu

*The James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at MSU is sponsoring "Quest".  Quest is an opportunity for high-schieving, dedicated, rising high school seniors who are looking for a summer challenge to participate in cutting edge research at one of America's leading engineering colleges.  The students must have a minimum ACT composite score of 24 to be eligible for consideration but the successful students will likely have an ACT score in excess of 26.  For approximately 3 weeks, students will work side-by-side with engineering faculty members on exciting research projects in an area that closely matches their academic interests.  Information and application packets are available on the web at http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/quest/index.php

* Delta State University- DSU Day will be March 1, 2008

1:00 - Registration- H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st floor main entrance

1:30 - Welcome- H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby

1:40 - 2:40 - Campus Tour

2:40 - 3:30 - Academic Fair- H.L. Nowell Student Union- 1st Floor State Room

3:30 - 4:00 - Panel Discussion- H.L. Nowell Student Union- 2nd Floor East Lobby

4:00 - 4:15 - Wwrap up- H.L. Nowell Student Union- 2nd Floor East Lobby

4:15 - Basketball Game- DSU vs Henderon State University- Wwalker Sillers Coliseum

*Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program is a federally funded scholarship program for graduating high school seniors and eligible general education development graduates.    The selection of “Byrd Scholars” is based on academic achievement and the promise of continued academic success.  The following selection criterion is utilized in identifying “Byrd Scholars”:

 An official high school transcript to include the semester ending December 2007OR official copy of the GED test results signed by the GED Test Coordinator; An official copy of ACT or SAT test results; Information regarding extracurricular and co-curricular participation in graded 9-12; Leadership activities, and honors and awards received in grades 9-12;  A one page typed or printed essay (on the sheet provided). Students may pick up an application from Miss Mitchell or go to the website of http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/scholarship/scholdev.html.

 * UNICEL honors High School Heroes- Unicel is awarding scholarships to students who have given of themselves for others, making our towns and cities better places to live, work, and play.  Applications may be pickted up in Miss Mitchell's office or at the website www.unicel.com/scholarships.  Applications must be received by March 31, 2008.

* Spring Visit Day at Ole Miss is March 29, 2008.  This includes campus tours, academic fairs, financial aid sesions, student to student panel discussion and a residence hall open house.

* ACT Preparation Workshop at HCC on Saturday, February 2, Saturday, April 5, and Saturday, June 7.  Cost is $45.00.  This workshop includes: Test-taking tips and strategies, How to prepare for the ACT, and Overview of the major content areas.  Open to all students of any age preparing for the ACT.  See Miss Mitchell for more information.

*The University of Mississippi Medical Center is sponsoring a Neuroscience Scholars Summer Program.  This program is to provide an opportunity for Mississippi's undergraduates to explore research as a career through a 10-week summer internship in psychiatric neuroscience research.  The deadline to register is March 4, 2008.  The program dates are May 19-July 25, 2008.  The following materials should be submitted:  (1) Program Application Form, (2) Two Student Evaluation Forms, (3) Official Copy of Transcripts.  Contact Catherine Kaime at (601) 815-5392 or ckaime@psychiatry.umsmed.edu.

*John C. Stennis Scholarships in Political Science offered at MSU.  Students must major in political science and maintain a cumulative 'B' average with a normal academic course load of at least 15 hours per semester.  The Scholarship includes an Educational Enhancement Fund stipend at $1600 per student.  Deadline is February 28, 2008.  See Miss Mitchell for application.

*The University of Mississippi W.R. Newman and Robert M. Carrier Scholarships.  Deadline is February 15, 2008.  See Miss Mitchell for an application. 

*AXA Achievement Couumnity Scholarship- deadline is February 15, 2008  www.axa-achievement.com

The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing.  Students can simply log onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500.00 scholarship drawing.

Audition Days at the University of Memphis  School of Music- Brass, Jazz, Keyboard, Music Business, Percussion, Recording Technology, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds.  http://music.memphis.edu  Dec. 1, 2007; Feb.2,2008;Feb. 8,2008;Feb. 16, 2008 and March 15, 2008

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