Professional School Counseling

Tami Tracks Scholarship 2012

The Tami Tracks Scholarship is now available on the Counseling Blog or in the Guidance suite. This scholarship opportunity is being offered only to graduating SCHS Seniors leaving a great chance for any student who applies to win (1/434 chance!). The deadline is May 5th.

Senior Concerns and Counselor Responsibility

As senior concerns arise, please be mindful of the following breakdown of counselor/student responsibility. This breakdown applies for the senior class only. The underclassmen are served by their grade level counselor.

Seniors are served by counselors using the following alpha breakdown:

• A - Ehi - Jacqueline Medley
• Eij - Johnson - Stephen Chung
• Jones - Osman - Joy Moses
• Parks - Z - Nancy Pierre (Nancy.Pierre@cobbk12.org)
• Magnet ~ Valerie Bullock

Many thanks for your adjustment as we plan for a smooth and successful closing of the school year.

Summer School Registration

Summer School Registration begins April 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Ends on May 18 at 12:00. Late Summer School Registration is Monday, June 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost is $550 for 1 credit or $275 for 1/2 credit. Please see your counselor for more details.

ASVAB Test Results available 4/18/12

Students that took the ASVAB test last Month will receive a pass in Advisement for a score interpretation lesson with recruiters to explain the results and findings. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 18th in the Theater at 11:00 a.m.

KSU SAT Boot Camp

Kennesaw State University is hosting a SAT Boot Camp for rising juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups this summer for only $25. The program is a five-day (6/11 - 6/15) intensive SAT prep workshop taught by experienced instructors.

Please visit http://www.kennesaw.edu/admissions/minority/satworkshop/ for an application or Download 2012 Sat Prep Workshop Application. Application deadline is May 18, but space is limited!

 

Students must meet the following requirements to be considered:

- 2.6 Core GPA

- Rising junior or senior

- Completed application package

For more information, contact KSU minority or hispanic admissions counselors: Jacinta Luster (jluster3@kennesaw.edu) or Mariana Maneiro-Laucella (mmaneiro@kennesaw.edu) at 770-423-6300.

Free Parenting Workshop on Cyberbullying

HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL PRESENTS Internet Safety & Cyberbullying

Parenting in the Digital Age has its challenges.  Come join us as we identify the risks and rewards that youth face online (based on research rather than the media) and empower parents with the tools they need to “parent in the digital world.”

Presenter:       Dr. Patricia Agatston 

Date:              Tuesday April 17th 

Time:               7:00 pm   www.highmeadows.org

Location:         High Meadows Community Center 

The presentation will cover:

• The digital divide between youth and adults
• Teens and Technology
• Behaviors that put youth at risk online
• Protecting your online reputation
• Cyberbullying – what’s the big deal?

Spring 2012 Writing Test Results

GA High School Writing Test scores from the February Test have arrived. Counselors will begin distributing them on Wednesday 4/11/12. The scores for the GHSGT (subject tests) have not arrived yet. Please continue to check the website for updated information. Contact Ms. Medley at jacqueline.medley@cobbk12.org for further information.