Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

There will be an information session for the Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities on Thursday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Spartaburg Public Library located on Church Street. Contact Lauren Maxwell at laurenmaxwell@scgsah.state.sc.us for more information.

The Governor's School for Arts and Humanities will also be at Landrum High School on Monday, October 15th during SSR. Students who are interested in attending this meeting, can sign up in Guidance.

PSAT

Any 11th grade student interested in taking the PSAT (practice SAT), should sign up in the Guidance office this week. The cost for the test is $14.  The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. All 11th grade students are encouraged to take the test.

USC, College of Charleston, and Clemson

Landrum Guidance attended a USC, College of Charleston, and Clemson University information session. Here are some important dates to keep in mind when completing applications to these institutions:

USC deadlines - October 15th early answer deadline, November 15th - scholars deadline and Honors College deadline, December 1st - regular admission deadline. December is the last month to take the SAT or ACT!

College of Charleston deadlines - November 1st - early notification deadline, December 1st - scholarship deadline, February 1st - Regular notification and all documents due.

Clemson deadlines - Priority deadline - December 1st, all credentials (test scores, transcripts and other materials) due February 1st.

*If you are applying any of these schools, you will need to take the ACT and/or SAT no later than December 1st, have your official scores sent to the institution, and make sure you sign up for ACT plus writing when registering for the ACT.

College Application Day

College Application Day is scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2012 at Landrum High School. College representatives and school staff will be available to assist all students in completing their college applications.

Senior Night

The Guidance Department is hosting a Senior Night for all seniors and parents on September 11, 2012. This informative session is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Please plan to attend!

Exploring College Options

Harvard, Duke, Georgetown, Penn State, and Stanford admissions representatives will be in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, September 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenville Marriott located at One Parkway East Greenville, SC. To register, go to www.exploringcollegeoptions.org These information sessions are for parents and students.

School Starts Soon....

Welcome back students!The first day of school is approaching. I'm sure you're anxious to see your friends and meet your new teachers.

Some things to keep in mind for the first day (which is August 20th): 1) Arrive early. School starts at 8 a.m. Be prompt. You don't want a tardy on your first day.
2) Bring pens, pencils, papers and folders. You'll learn about the other school supplies you'll need once you meet your teachers. 3) Stay in dress code. 4) Make sure your phone is off once you are in school. 5) Remember to bring money for lunch or bring a lunch. 6) You'll go to homeroom to get a copy of your schedule.

Welcome back. We look forward to seeing you this school year!