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 Elementary School Students:
Effective July 1, 2011 the Georgia Booster Seat Law has changed. Children under eight must be properly secured in an approved car seat or booster seat while riding in a motor vehicle. Click on the links below for more information.
Changes to Georgia Booster Seat Law
Georgia Child Passenger Safety Law
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Helpful Links for Parents of High School Students:
School Information
Counseling and College General Information
Senior Survival Guide 2011-2012 (NEW)
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
2011-2012 College Admission Testing Schedule
General Information for Students
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
Financial Aid 101 (Power Point)
Senior Fall Scholarship Newsletter 2011 (NEW)
Local Scholarships
Generic Application for Local Scholarships (NEW)
Rotary Club of Covington Academic Scholarship (NEW)
Rotary Club of Covington Otis Spillers Scholarship (NEW)
Scholarship Resources 2011-2012
Georgia Civitan Scholarships (NEW)
Jeff Meadors Civic Engagement Scholarship 2012 (NEW)
NCSS Local Scholarship List (Various Deadlines) (NEW)
Susan White Scholarship (Deadline: February 15, 2012) (NEW)
East Metro Board of Realtors Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2012) (NEW)
Snapping Shoals EMC All Around Student Scholarship (Deadline: February 10, 2012) (NEW)
GEMC Walter Harrison Scholarship (Deadline: January 20, 2012) (NEW)
Snapping Shoals EMC J.E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: February 10, 2012) (NEW)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Chi Tau Omega Scholarship (Deadline: March 30, 2012) (NEW)
Newton Medical Center Health Careers Scholarship (Deadline: March 2, 2012) (NEW)
BC Crowell Scholarship (Deadline: February 1, 2012) (NEW)
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 Scholarship (Deadline: February 15, 2012) (NEW)
Cindy Savage Education and/or Music Scholarship (Deadline: February 15, 2012) (NEW)
Mary Ramsey Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship (Deadline: March 4, 2012) (NEW)
National Scholarships
New Scholarship Listings (Various Deadlines)
Student View Scholarship (NEW)
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Campus Explorer Scholarships (Monthly) (NEW)
Wise Choice Scholarship (Deadline: May 31, 2012)
Fire's Freedom in Academia Essay Contest (Deadline 11/5/11)
Susan G. Komen Scholarship (Deadline: 11/25/11)
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
Other Information
