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STUDENTS...
If you are not checking your email daily, you are missing out on important updates from our counseling team. This is how we communicate information regarding current student opportunities, local scholarship deadlines, and
graduation activities.
Job Corps
Take the first step on a new path. With hard work and dedication, Job Corps will help you learn skills to put you on track for a good career and a better life.
A life-changing decision. SUCCESS LASTS A LIFETIME
1.800.733.JOBS
Work Opportunities in Mississippi
Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Getting to Work initiative was created to help young people succeed in school, career and life. Working with partners across the state to assess workforce opportunities, MPB provides essential information for students and workers to succeed in the job market.
Graduation Requirements
Students may choose from either of the following endorsement options for graduation. For more information, please consult the Student Handbook.
Distinguished Academic Endorsement
Youth Challenge of Mississippi
Mississippi ChalleNGe Academy The mission of the Mississippi ChalleNGe Academy is to improve the life-coping skills and employment potential of high school dropouts so that they may become productive members of their communities and society in general.
http://msyouthchallenge.org/
US Naval Academy for High School Juniors
Are you a High School Junior who has the potential to be a good Naval Officer? Naval Academy Summer Seminar - Apply online at
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/index.php
Ole Miss Summer Programs for High School Students
For information about Summer College and other Summer programs, please visit
https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/pre_college/high_school.html. Summer college students can earn up to 6 hours of college credit!!
Guidance Program Objectives:
- To assist students in individual planning of his/her course schedule.
- To monitor student progress toward graduation.
- To work as a liaison between the teacher and the parent as well as between the school and the community.
- To encourage students to set goals and create action plans to meet their career goals.
- To assist students for post-secondary education and/or career technical training.
- To assist in developing personal and social development.
9284 Old 63 South, Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: 601-947-3116
Fax: 601-530-0961
Notice of Non-discrimination
George County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic origin, disability, or sex.
504 Coordinator: Julie Durgin (julie.durgin@gcsd.us) / GCSD Title IX Coordinator: Chris West (chris.west@gcsd.us)
On behalf of the administration, teachers, and support staff, we would like to personally take this opportunity to thank you for allowing us – and more importantly - entrusting us to educate your children. Our focus will always be to provide each of our students with the most rigorous and relevant educational experience with a curriculum that stresses college and career-readiness. We pledge to work relentlessly – every day – to graduate every single child that enters the doors of George County High School.
“There is no better time than right now to be a George County Rebel!”