Summer Camp Opportunity

GoSci Teach is the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics residential summer camp for rising 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. Students are given the opportunity to spend a week on campus (in Harsville, SC), learn about the school, meet teachers and alumni, and participate in classes. The cost ranges from $675 to $750. The online application is available at www.scgssm.org/goscitech

USC Upstate Youth Leadership Summer Institute

USC Upstate is hosting a one-week residential camp that offers students the opportunity to gain leadership skills by participating in a variety of activities. Some of these activities include: public policy issues, current community issues, global conflicts, diversity, and fostering civic engagement. There will also be interactive workshops, games, and field trips. To apply visit: http://www.uscupstate.edu/youthleadershipinstitute The deadline to apply is April 19th!

USC Campus Tour

Thanks to the Upstate Regional Education Center, Landrum High School Guidance traveled with more than thirty 11th and 12th grade students to tour the USC Columbia campus. Students received information about financial aid and admissions requirements. Overall, the students had a great time, and we are thankful for this beneficial opportunity.

BMW Scholars Academy

BMW will be at Landrum High School on March 19, 2013 during SSR to meet with seniors who are planning on attending a two year college and studying one of the majors listed below. To sign up, please see Ms. McCrimmon in the guidance office.

From BMW:

"BMW Manufacturing will soon accept applications for our 2013 class of BMW Scholars.  The application process is managed thru our partner technical colleges, Greenville Tech, Spartanburg CC, and Tri County TC.

This program is a valuable way to pay for an associate’s degree, earn part time wages, receive top notch training, and be in line for a full time position upon graduation.  We recruit students who are going to study manufacturing related degrees:"

• Automotive Technology
• Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance, Robotics
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Production Technology
• Welding Degree Program (2 year degree program, not certificate program)
• *Other Manufacturing Related Degrees

Snapshot: A career in Photography

Carter Tippins, a photographer from Fisheye Studios in Greenville, SC, spoke with Landrum High School's newspaper and yearbook students about his career as a photographer. Fisheye Studios is an award winning, full service commercial photography agency. Mr. Tippins discussed his career route and gave students photography tips.

Photography is in the arts and a/v technology career cluster. Once you graduate from high school, it is recommended that you take photography classes at the college level. Photographers should also be adept in Adobe Photoshop. Most photographers work as an assistant under the direction of a photographer for a number of years. Landrum students interested in photography should enroll in a journalism class at Landrum, job shadow with a photographer,and  take graphic arts at Swofford Career Center.

Job Shadow Day

On February 1st, more than thirty percent of Landrum High School's student population participated in National Job Shadow Day. Students were given the opportunity to "shadow" a person in a career of his/her interest. This is an annual event, and we are appreciative of the community support. Shadowing is a beneficial experience for students.  (Student pictured shadowed at Art and Light Gallery in Greenville, SC).

Job Shadow Day

Job Shadow Day is approaching. On February 1st, students will have the opportunity to "shadow" a professional in a field of his/her interest.