The Counseling Corner
Greenbrier High School's Counseling Department Newsletter
November 2022
In This Edition...
- Student Shout Outs
- 2023/2024 Course Selection
- DE/WBL Info Session
- Class of 2026 Advising Appointments
- ROCK Grief Camp
- Scholarship Spotlight
- Essay Contests
- Beta Club Tutors
- College Application Fee Waivers
- Upcoming Events
Student Shout Outs!
Kai Hammerstrom is the Georgia Eagle Scout of the Year!
Jayde Massa and Phoebe Melvin are our school's very first All-Americans in the National Super 32 Women's Wrestling Tournament!
The varsity volleyball team won the region championship and advanced to the state elite eight!
The varsity softball team won the region championship!
Our Band won 3rd place at their competition on October 22nd!
Luke Frain led our Math Team at the 2022 UGA Math Competition with 208 points and was selected for the UGA Math Competition Hall of Fame!
Our One Act ensemble and tech crew are the region champions for their One Act production of "Sistas." They will next compete at the state level on November 19th!
Way to go, Pack! We are very proud of your accomplishments!
2023/2024 Course Selection
- Band Course Offerings
- CTAE Course Offerings
- ELA Course Offerings
- Fine Arts Course Offerings
- Math Course Offerings
- Modern Language Course Offerings
- Science Course Offerings
- Social Studies Course Offerings
Reminders:
- Choose 7 classes and 3 alternates for a total of 10 classes.
- Consider work-based learning opportunities, dual enrollment, and additional electives for enrichment and to boost your GPA.
DE/WBL Info Session
Class of 2026 Advising Appointments
ROCK Grief Camp
ROCK (Remembering Others Creating Keepsakes) Grief Camp at the Family YMCA Camp Lakeside will be held on February 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This camp is for children ages 6 to 16 who have experienced the loss of a parent or primary caregiver within the last two years. This day camp is free of charge and the deadline to register is January 6th. Please click here for more information.
Scholarship Spotlight
The US Presidential Scholar Program recognizes the nation's most distinguished graduating seniors. Please click here to learn more and apply. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2022.
The Georgia Scholar Program application opens on November 4th. All applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2023. Click here for more information.
Essay Contests
You can enter an essay contest sponsored by the Patriots of the American Revolution to win a monetary prize! Essays are due by November 18, 2022. Click here to learn more.
The Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness group is hosting an essay contest for juniors and seniors. Essays are due by February 28, 2023. Click here for more information.
Beta Club Tutors
College Application Fee Waivers

Upcoming Events


November 1st:
-2023/2024 course selection worksheets distributed to students
-Math Success Night at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
November 3rd:
-Augusta Tech STEM Night at 6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.
-Apply to College Webinar at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
-Band concert 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium
November 4th:
-2023/2024 course selection worksheets due in 5th period
-AU's Professional Scholars Campus Visit. Click here to learn more.
November 6th: AU's Professional Scholars Virtual Campus Visit. Click here to learn more.
November 10th: Progress Reports
November 11th: Veterans Day Holiday (no school)
November 14th: Let's Talk: Stress Management at 6:00 p.m. at Stallings Island Middle
November 17th: 3K Turkey Trot at Greenbrier High School! Click here to register.
November 18th: East Georgia State College Open House. Click here to learn more. Click here to register.
November 21st-25th: School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
December 8th: Budgeting Fundamentals Webinar at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
December 15th, 16th, 19th, & 20th: First Semester Exams. Click here for the exam exemption policy.
December 20th: End of Second Nine Weeks / First Semester
December 21st-January 4th: School Closed for Winter Break
January 5th: Third Nine Weeks / Second Semester Begins
January 26th: Dual Enrollment & Work-Based Learning Info Session 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Our Website & Google Classroom
Students and parents: Click here to visit our website.
Google Classroom
Students: Use code awousem to join our Google Classroom.