Valdosta State

Valdosta State information below….Please come and learn more about Valdosta State if you are interested.

 

• VSU is coming to Bibb County! Please encourage all interested students and families to register and join us for V-State Experience Macon (road show) on Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Healy Point Country Club (293 River North Boulevard | Macon, GA 31211). You’re invited as well to learn more about Valdosta State without having to make a two hour trip to South Georgia! Register today! Light refreshments will be served.

This was an email I sent last year and wanted to pass along!  Have a great week!

 

While listening to Dr. McCoy’s sermon last Sunday (from Nov. 2013), I was reminded of our seniors and the desire for wisdom as you make decisions.  The sermon was titled “Inquiring of the Lord: How to Seek God’s Guidance Today” and was based on his messages on the life of David.  In the sermon, Dr. McCoy contrasted how Saul and David sought out guidance in their lives.

 

At the end of the sermon, he posed this question: What are the practical ways God gives us wisdom (in the circumstances where there is no specific command revealed in scripture)?

The words in black are off the outline…the words in orange are some thoughts I had for you.

 

He gives us wisdom through…

 

1. The “wisdom books” of the Bible…read these books…Dr. McCoy suggested reading a Proverb a day

Proverbs, Ecc., Job, Song of Solomon, Psalms

2. The principles revealed in the Bible...listen to the principles of the scriptures…they are crucial in our day and age and always have been
3. The examples revealed in the Bible…learn from the examples of those in scripture (that is why those examples are in the Bible)
4. Our parents…listen to the advice of your parents

“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching” Prov. 1:8

5. Regular association with wise people….place yourself among the wise; you know who they are and you also know who the unwise are….

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm” Prov. 13:20

6. Seeking out wise counsel…seek and listen, talk to teachers, administrators, youth pastors, parents, and wise friends

Is this person godly? Is this person experienced? Does this person have expertise? Does this person have a track record of success? Does this person have a personal stake in my decision (are they impacted either way)?

7. Personal study and learning…stay in the word and pray for wisdom

“Wise people treasure knowledge” Prov. 10:14

8. The experiences of life…look back at previous times of needing wisdom and know you are training yourself for future times also

“But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil” Heb. 5:14

 

Please remember to keep us posted on all decisions!

 

We will be off campus tomorrow morning touring a college but should be back around lunch.

Before Thanksgiving Thoughts

About this time of year, some seniors might get a little more anxious about college.  I know that a lot of this is due to some admissions decisions that have been made, that are about to be made, and will be made in the future.  Please understand that choosing a college is truly a process, and we are still in the process.  There are times when God is ready for us to make decisions, and there are times God wants us to be patient.  There are times when God closes doors, and there are times when God leaves doors open.  As a Christian, I can truly see by looking back how in control of my life God has always been.  I would not want it any other way, and you find that perspective by submitting to his will for your life.  God is not only using the college process to show you where he wants you to be next year; he is using it to show you how to trust him.  He is using it to give you confidence for the next big decision in your life, and trust me there will be many more to come.  You guys are a joy to be around and to help in the process.  Please know that Mr. Latimer and I are here to assist.  We will be glad to provide insight, help you think through pros and cons of choices, and even pray for you.  Please keep us posted.

 At a time of the unknown (and not a bad idea since next week is Thanksgiving), remember to thank/praise God for how good he is….

 “Praise the Lord.  Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”  Psalm 106:1

 Great verse about anxiety….

 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation (choosing college maybe?), by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” Phil. 4:6

 In seeking wisdom….

 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”  James 1:5

 My favorite verse and for the future…

 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

 Have a great Thanksgiving….I am also attaching the list of private scholarships to this email.  I figured that since you might have a little extra time then you could look over this next week.

Stay safe and have a good break!

Coach Thompson

SAT Prep

SAT Prep

 

We still have some spots open for the SAT prep class with Kevin Schilbrack over the weekend of October 3rd-6th.  Cost is $300. 

 

Right now, I have deposits/total money for 16 students.  We need to get to 20 students.

 

Please bring me a deposit (or total) if you are interested. 

College Visits

September 2014

 

Tuesday, September 2 – Sewanee, 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 3 – Vanderbilt, 9:00 a.m.; UGA (Honors Program), 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 11 – Mercer University, 9:45 a.m.

Tuesday, September 16 – Georgia Regents, 9:00 a.m.; Furman University, 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 18 – College of Charleston, 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23 – Berry College, 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24 – Wofford, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, September 25 – Georgia College, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, September 29 – Georgia Southern, 11:00 a.m.; Kennesaw State, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 30 – Birmingham-Southern, 1:30 p.m.; LSU at 2:00; U of Tennessee 2:30

 

October 2014

 

Wednesday, October 1- Presbyterian College, 8:50 a.m.

Tuesday, October 14 – Valdosta State, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 21 – Auburn, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22 – Hollins, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 23 – Samford, 9:45 a.m.

SAT/ACT Information

Good morning….

 

I just wanted to touch base with all of you on a few testing items.  Keep in mind that the ACT starts back in September (the 13^th).  The deadline is August 8^th for regular fee and late fee runs from Aug. 9^th-22^nd.  The SAT starts back in October (the 11^th) and deadline is Sept. 12^th for regular fee and Sept. 30^th for late fee. 

Just go to http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/ and http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ to register.

 

Also, SAT tutor Kevin Schilbrack is planning on coming back to FPD in October (3^rd-6^th).  Some of you may remember that Kevin came last spring.  He has taken a new job even further away from Macon but has kept FPD in his plans for October.  Cost is $300 and sessions run Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for an hour and half each day.  We need to get 20 students for him to come, and it will be first come first serve.  Email me if you are interested! 

 

Thanks,

Coach Thompson

UGA/GA Tech Info. Session

Class of 2015

 

I hope your summer has gone well!  I look forward to working with all of you this year and want to assist you in any way that I can.  I am back on campus full-time and would love to meet with you to get your thoughts on college.  I have had several parent/student conferences, and I firmly believe it is well worth the time for us to talk.  It will help you in the long run.

 

One early year thing that takes place is a joint information session with UGA and Georgia Tech held at Stratford.  This year it will be on Aug. 27^th at 6:30.

 

www.admission.gatech.edu/gtuga

 

 

 

Also, remind your parents we have a Senior Parent Meeting with me on Aug. 18^th at 7:00.  We will meet in the HS Lecture Hall outside my office.

Thanks,

Coach Thompson