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 Educational Opportunities for Students |
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| National History Day Contest |
The National History Day contest provides an annual theme for students to research, analyze, and create various projects on their interpretations. This year's theme is "Triumph and Tragedy in History."
Students may participate in the Junior Division (grades 6-8) or Senior Division (grades 9-12). There are four types of contest entries: documentary, exhibit, paper (for individual students only), and performance. The National History Day web site has more information on the categories and rules that apply. http://www.nhd.org/Contest.htm |
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| American Legion Boys State Program |
DoDEA overseas male students (rising seniors) are now eligible to apply for American Legion Boys State Programs. American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
The applicant must be a male who has successfully completed his junior year of high school and has at least one more semester of high school remaining.
Applicants must have exhibited outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to their schools and community to be considered.
Schools are encouraged to make parents and students aware of this summer opportunity and provide them with contact information. General program information and a listing of state directors are available at your school administration office. Parents and students should contact their state's director regarding eligibility requirements, the application process and cost of participation. For more information, please visit the American Legion Boys State web site.
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| Culinary Arts: ProStart Final Examinations |
DoDEA high school students enrolled in Culinary Arts I (PTF401 ) or Culinary Arts II ( PTF402) have the opportunity to take the Prostart Year 1 or Year 2 certification exam. Students who pass both exams and complete the necessary 400 hours of work experience receive the industry-recognized Certificate of Achievement and may apply for scholarships offered by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF). For more information, visit your school administration office.
If you have questions, contact the Professional/Technical Studies Specialist by phone at 644-5906.
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| Lodging Management - Preparation for LMP Final Examinations |
DoDEA high school students enrolled in Lodging II (PTT402 ) or Lodging IV ( PTT404) have the opportunity to take the Lodging Management Program (LMP) Year 1 or Year 2 certification exam.
Students who pass both exams and complete the necessary 160 hours of work experience receive the professional designation of Certified Rooms Division Specialist (CRDS) which acknowledges competencies in four areas of lodging management: Front Office/Front Desk, Food and Beverage, Marketing and Sales, and Rooms Division. Please visit your school administration office for more information.
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| President's Education Awards |
DoDEA will again be participating in the President’s Education Awards Program this year. DoDEA students are eligible for one of two honors: the President’s Award for Educational Excellence or the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. For each award, students receive certificates signed by the President, the U.S. Secretary of Education, and the principal. To be eligible for the President's Award for Educational Excellence, students at each award level (elementary, middle, or high school) must meet minimum requirements. Please visit your school administration office for more details.
Please direct any questions or concerns to the DoDDS-Pacific/DDESS-Guam POC, who may be reached at 644-5882.
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| Junior Duck Stamp Program |
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| *The above listing of student competitions is offered as a service to the DoDDS' student community. DoDDS, DoD, and the Federal Government intend no endorsement of the listed competitions or their sponsoring organizations. |
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Last Updated:
July 9, 2007
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