Major in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at USC Upstate

USC Upstate is now offering a major in commerical music. It's the only one of its kind in the entire state of South Carolina. If you are musically inclined and have an interest in working in the music business, song writing, audio recording and/or would like a career in music, then this may be the major for you! The USC jazz studies and commercial music program offers classes in commercial music, jazz studies, music theory, music history, choir, guitar, piano and much more. Dr. Gregg Akkerman, Associate Professor of Music, spoke to fifty students today about the program. If you'd like more information about this exciting program click here. You can also visit you tube.com and type \uscupstatejazz

Job Shadow Day, February 2nd

Job Shadow Day is just around the corner. Students can pick up a permission slip in the Guidance office. The form must be completed before Wednesday, January 26th. Job Shadow Day is a national program that gives students the opportunity to "shadow" a person in a career of his/her interest. Students are encouraged to participate. In order for students to be counted as present, a one page typed essay about the shadowing experience is required.

Financial Aid Night Has be Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather, Financial Aid Night has been rescheduled for January 31st at 6 P.M.

Financial Aid

There will be a Financial Aid Night on January 13th at 6 p.m. for all seniors and their parents. All seniors who are planning to attend a tech school, community college or four year university or college, should complete their FAFSA form. To complete a FAFSA online, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov. A FAFSA form cannot be completed until the end of January, however, you should go ahead and acquire a student and parent pin number.

Entrepreneurship

Mr. Randy Goff, owner of Chick Fil A of Boiling Springs, spoke with students about owning a business. Mr. Goff told students that they need to know who they are before they can decide what they will do for a career. He added, that you need to "have a mission" in life. Mr. Goff's inspirational presentation focused on the relevance of setting a realistic goal, staying focused, and achieving that goal.

Health Sciences

Ms. Chandra Flynn, Chief Nursing Officer at Mary Black Health System, spoke to students in Mrs. McReynolds honors chemistry class about careers in health sciences. Health sciences is the most popular cluster of study at Landrum High School. Careers in health sciences include, nurse, doctor, physician's assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, surgeon and much, much more. Students interested in the health sciences cluster should take advanced math and science courses in high school.

Chiropractor

Dr. Julie Whitaker, from Guest Chiropractic Clinic, presented information about careers in Chiropractic medicine. Chiropractors treat patients with health problems in the musculoskeltal system. Most Chiroropractors focus on problems related to the spine. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to help the patient recover. Chiropractors are required to have licensure in chiropractic medicine and a doctoral degree in chiropratic medicine. Sherman College in Spartanburg, SC offers a degree in chiropractic medicine. The job outlook is good and the average salary is $66,000 per year. For more information, click here.