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The Steering Committee for the Mississippi Scholars met Wednesday to make plans for the 2015-2016 year.
With the resignation of Jamie Rogers as President new officers were elected.
Serving as President is Patrice Boykin, Vice President Fontaine McNair, Secretary/Treasurer Richard Rankin and Directors are Anika Floyd, Dwayne Middleton, and Veronica Brown. The program started in Simpson County in 2005 under the direction of the Simpson County Leadership Class with Darnell Moffett, who stills plays a vital role in the program. Since that time the program has grown to the point where the committee along with the help of Colin are able to give 6 Scholarships per year to Simpson County Students from all three local high schools.
Last year the Tech program was introduced. In addition to the six scholarships that were given the committee was able to give two additional scholarships to the Technical Center for their eligible students. Now the total number of scholarships given has increased to eight. Of these eight, five are funded by the MS Scholars Committee and the other three are provided by Copiah Lincoln Community College.
We would love to grown this program even more. This is not able without the help of you the individuals. We have set up a fundly account and gladly accept any donations. Please help us keep this program going. https://fundly.com/simpson-county-scholars
Requirements to be a scholar are as follows:
Mississippi Scholars Curriculum
for Seniors of School Year 2015 and Later
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
4 credits must consist of:
- English I (1)
- English II (1)
- English III (1)
- English IV (1)
MATHEMATICS
4 credits must consist of:
- Algebra I (1)
- Geometry (1)
- Algebra II (1)
- And one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content may come from Mathematics courses approved for Mississippi Scholars Credit (www.mississippischolars.ms)
SCIENCE
4 credits must consist of:
- Biology I (1)
- Chemistry (1)
- Any two Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content (Physics (1) preferred). Additionally, one Carnegie Unit may come from a Career Technical Education course.
SOCIAL STUDIES
4 credits must consist of:
- World Geography (1/2)
- Mississippi Studies (1/2)
- World History Studies (1)
- U.S. History (1)
- U.S. Government (1/2)
- Economics (1/2)
ARTS
1 credit of:
- One Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts meeting the requirements for high school graduation or
- 2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Computer Graphics Technology I & II
ADVANCED ELECTIVES
2 credits must consist of:
- Two Foreign Languages or a 5th Math or 5th Science of higher rigor
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 40 Hours of Community or Volunteer Service during 4 years of high school
- 18 ACT Composite Score (Overall Score)
- 2.5 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 3 letters of recommendation (one from each of the following – principal, guidance counselor and business/community leader for students with more than 4 in-school suspensions)
- 95% School Attendance during 4 years of high school
- No out-of-school suspension
- Mississippi Scholars must also complete any remaining State-mandated high school graduation requirements.
- Advanced Placement courses may be substituted in Mississippi Scholars subject areas.
- Dual credit and online courses are acceptable
Since the program started in 2005 through 2014 Magee High School has graduated 258 Scholars, Simpson County Academy 171 Scholars, and Mendnehall High School 382 Scholars.
Mississippi Scholars also has a facebook page named Mississippi Scholars Simpson County that has pictures of former graduates and scholarship winners. If you are your business would like to help please contact one of the officers and they will be glad to assist you.
