Enrichment Opportunities on this page are listed in the order they have been received in the Guidance Office with the newest entries listed first. Deadline dates are given if they have been provided with the information. Where applicable, links to online applications and information will follow the description. Entries will be deleted from the list as the deadlines pass. Deadlines will also be posted on the appropriate grade level calendars. All Enrichment Opportunity information and/or applications are available in the guidance office Enrichment Box.

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The INSPIRE Program (Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience) is a year-round program designed for 9th-12th grade students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Selected students will participate in the INSPIRE online community, learn about the above mentioned fields of study and compete for unique summer experiences at a NASA facility. To qualify you must be a US citizen, be enrolled in high school, have at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to pursue a STEM-related field of study and complete the online application process by December 31, 2008. www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.html

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"Our Time" Girls Club sponsored by the Equine Connection is for girls in grades 8-12 to provide a positive peer pressure group that focuses on personal growth and awareness along with goal setting and future life development. The club meets bi-weekly for 1-1/2 to 2 hours and each girl will be paired with a horse. For more information call 423-620-1494.

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The Tusculum College Upward Bound program is accepting applications for new participants. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program that is funded by the US Department of Education, so there is no cost to participants. The program is designed to help students succeed in high school while preparing them for college. Applications are accepted year round and are available in the guidance office. www.tusculum.edu/pages/trio/ub/ub.htm

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