FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
My child is not a straight A student. Can he/she be a Texas Scholar?
YES! To be a Texas Scholar, all the student has to do is pass the RHSP. In fact, 50% to 70% of seniors in local high schools graduate as Texas Scholars.
Can my child still take vocational education courses and be a Texas Scholar?
YES! The RHSP includes credits for electives that can be used to take vocational education courses.
Isn’t Texas Scholars just for students going to college?
NO! The RHSP was developed by business people who need their employees to have these skills so they can compete in a global economy
Won’t taking the RHSP keep my child from participating in extra curricular activities like sports, band, etc?
NO! The RHSP includes credits for electives that can be used to take extra curricular activities. The graduation rate for students as Texas Scholars (50 - 70%) indicates the typical student can pass these courses with reasonable effort.
How can I help?
There are many opportunities to help GLOBE achieve its mission by either getting involved personally or through financial assistance:
Volunteer Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities to get personally involved in the lives of students through GLOBE. Presenters of the 8th Grade Presentation make a significant impact on the lives of young people who are about to make some of the most important decisions of their lives. The Scholars Recognition Ceremonies are huge undertakings with several places for volunteers who can only commit a few hours to help out. Junior Achievement always needs volunteers to conduct their 1st - 7th grade programs that include the GLOBE/Texas Scholars message. We are in dire need of coordinators for the Job Opportunities for GLOBE Scholars (JOGS) program at Gladewater, White Oak, Union Hill, Union Grove, and Harmony High Schools. Please use the Contact Us page to contact the appropriate committee chairperson if you would like to participate in one of these programs.
Financial Assistance Opportunities
The annual budget for all the GLOBE programs is currently about $40,000, with approximately 50% going to fund the annual Scholars Recognition Ceremonies and associated Scholars medallions and Longview News-Journal insert. In addition, there are other initiatives such as reinforcements for grades 9 - 11 to encourage the students to stay on track that cannot be implemented for lack of funds. GLOBE is a 501(c3) organization, so any donations are tax deductible. If you would like to make a financial contribution, please contact our assistant treasurer, Rodney Overman
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