JHS Career Center

03/01/2025

03/01/2025

The Dual Enrollment program at BSCC allows high school students to take college-level courses while earning high school and college credit simultaneously.

11/21/2024

11/06/2024

Looking for scholarships? Start here...

11/01/2024

🚨 Common College Essay Mistakes to Avoid! 🚨

Writing your college essay? Don't fall into these traps:
❌ Worrying too much about impressing the reader – Focus on authenticity, not just showing off accomplishments.
❌ Avoid the trap of lacking personal insights & reflections. This is your opportunity to delve deeper, to go beyond the surface and share what you've learned.
❌ Don't neglect the 'why' of your story. It's not just about telling what happened; it's about explaining why it matters to you. This adds depth and purpose to your narrative.
❌ Overused clichés – Stand out by avoiding the same old themes.
❌ Weak storytelling – Paint a picture, make it engaging and compelling.
❌ Grammatical errors – Proofread! You don't want simple mistakes to distract from your message.
❌ Lack of individuality – Make sure your essay showcases YOU, your voice, and your unique perspective.

Remember, your essay is your chance to shine! ✨ Stay true to yourself and show who you are.

11/01/2024

Planning to attend an Alabama college or university next fall? Apply online for your chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program! Students must have an active Alabama Farmers Federation membership in their name to be eligible.

Applications are also available for the 2024-25 Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship. Students must be pursuing degrees in agriculture or forestry at Auburn University, Alabama A&M University or TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY to be eligible.

Applications for both scholarship programs are open at AlfaFarmers.org/Scholarships now through Feb. 3. Don’t delay — apply today!

10/17/2024

10/07/2024

JHS students participating in “Bite of Reality”. Sponsored by Alatrust.

09/28/2024

We are so fortunate to live in an exceptional country full of ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things. We must never lose sight of the founding principles that make our nation truly unique. Rush believed with all his heart that our American blessing of freedom allows for incredible opportuniti...

09/28/2024

✨Your Resumé Matters More Than Ever!✨

Not only is your resumé essential for job interviews, , and letters of recommendation, but now many colleges are allowing you to attach it directly to your Common App! 📄

Make sure your represents YOU well:
- Highlight leadership & impact
- Showcase your skills & achievements
- Keep it clean, clear, and up-to-date

You can find some student-focused resumé templates here: https://ccmrwithmsthrash.com/resume-resources.

💡 Your resumé is your chance to stand out even more—don’t miss this opportunity!

09/28/2024