NFHS Counseling Newsletter
April 2021
Raider Nation,
Dates to Remember:
NFHS Registration -
- Wednesday, March 31st at 8:00 am - Registration portal will OPEN for VIEW ONLY of 2021-2022 course selections
- Friday, April 2nd at 4:00 pm - Registration portal will CLOSE for VIEW ONLY of 2021-2022 course selections
Between Wednesday, March 31st - Friday, April 2nd during our VIEW ONLY window, Counselors will be in the café during all lunch periods to help with any needed course corrections!
**Be on the look out this month for more information to come on selecting educational setting (face-to-face or virtual) for the 2021-2022 school year!**
Forsyth Virtual Academy - Summer Registration
Dual Enrollment
Class of 2021
Scholarship Spotlights:
Tammy Waddell Memorial Scholarship:
- Scholarship applicants must be planning to major in education in college and pursue a career in teaching
- Due: April 2nd
Joyce Hawkins Scholarship for Outstanding Citizenship & Community Service:
- Focus on community service and involvement!
- DUE: April 13th
- Need-based Scholarship
- DUE: April 15th
Buzzell, Welsh, & Hill Scholarship Contest:
- For this year’s contest, we invite students to create a new driver education program or process that could work in your own town
- DUE: April 30th
Will Davison Memorial Scholarship:
- Pursuing a degree in a “helping field” or “profession of service to others”
- DUE: May 1st
Use the button below to find even more scholarship opportunities!
FCS Pathway Medallion Information
Class of 2021,
If you want to apply for a Pathway Medallion, please thoroughly review the requirements at this link. If you believe you meet all requirements, please complete the application at this link by April 23rd, 2021. This application is only for Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine Arts Medallions. CTAE Medallions and Seals are tracked by CTAE Pathway teachers, so please direct any questions about CTAE qualifications to them.
Other Important Senior Information:
- Report Scholarships Awarded - Help us track how much $$$ NFHS students are offered. Students that are awarded scholarships will be recognized at our Senior Awards Night on May 20th.
- Report College & Military Acceptances - We want to celebrate you! When you get an acceptance letter to a college or university, please fill out the form!
- Senior Spotlight Recognitions - If you would like to submit your senior to be featured on our NFHS Class of 2021 Instagram, please fill out this survey. You can follow the Class of 2021 @nfhsclassof21 to see the shared spotlight!
Student Opportunities
WorkSource Georgia - Employment Bootcamp
2021 High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony - OCS of Atlanta
Social & Emotional Support
Staying Motivated
Having a Growth Mindset Can Help!
North Forsyth High School Counseling Department
Email: LBalog@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1976
Location: 3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming, GA, USA
Phone: 770-781-6637
Twitter: @NFHSCounseling