High School Counseling Newsletter
April
Spring Parent Nights!
9th Grade Parent Night
WHEN: March 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
10th Grade Parent Night
WHEN: March 10th, 6:00 pm
11th grade Parent Night
WHEN: March 11th, 6:00 PM
WHEN: April 28, 2020 6:30 pm
Senior Parent Night is hosted each semester in order to provide seniors and their parents with an overview of relevant senior information such as providing helpful links and resources. Graduation day details are discussed. Seniors are also informed about various other GCA senior events such as senior prom and honor’s day. Important dates to remember are discussed. SAT/ACT information is provided. Bridge Bill Information, Transcript Ordering, Post-Secondary Planning are covered as well.
Parent Night: Maintaining Social/Emotional Wellness During Uncertain Times
Movement & Mindfulness Sessions
Join the Counseling department for our weekly Movement & Mindfulness sessions. You will learn exercises that will help you release tension, improve your mood, feel empowered, become calm, focused and so much more.
Sessions will be every Thursday at 12pm.
Click below to enter!
We are in our pre-planning stages of our annual event on Jekyll Island beach! The event is for our high school students to connect and have fun!!!! Please note below if you are interested in joining us for our annual HS Summer Overnight Event on Jekyll Island! We will be hosting high school students at the site and doing a beach ecology study, seining in the ocean, a reptile program, marsh walk, and canoeing! We will also have a bonfire with s'mores and finish our trip with fun at the waterpark! Click here to note interest in this event. The tentative date is July 27th-29th at the Jekyll Island 4H Center. This event is for those that are rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students. Come join us! Details and pricing will be sent to those who click below. Those that are currently in 8th and going to 9th grade are invited to attend as well. Check out our photo from last year below. Join us for STEM fun and an opportunity to earn community service.
Registration for the event: https://forms.gle/PCA8kNkxgviHzhiKA
Virtual College Visits
Want to hear from specific Colleges? Don't miss these Virtual College Visits where college representatives will go over information pertaining to their specific school.
Recordings:
University of Georgia Virtual College Visit
Piedmont College Virtual College Visit
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Georgia Southwestern State University
Gwinnett Tech Virtual College Visit
Andrew College Virtual College Visit
Introducing the Virtual College and Career Center!
Presentations and Open Office Hours! https://www.smore.com/qwk3g-virtual-college-and-career-center
Virtual College and Career Center hours: Mondays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm; presentation 11:30 am – 12:00 pm with question/answer and drop-in time until 1:30 pm
Location: Click Here
Contact Corey Debrody for more information: cdebrody@georgiacyber.org
UPCOMING TOPICS:
- March 30 – Military Careers! Come hear from a military recruiter!
- April 13 – Utilizing Technology and Social Media in your College and Career Search
- April 20 – Georgia Military College – Start here – go anywhere! A great option for undecided seniors!
Graduation Newsletter
Need a Hotel for Graduation Weekend?
If you are planning on attending graduation and are in need of a hotel, please click on the links below.
Embassy Suites:
Embassy Suites by Hilton NE Gwinnett Sugarloaf
2029 Satellite Blvd Duluth, GA 30097
Embassy Suites Link: Click Here to Book
Hilton Garden Inn:
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NE/Gwinnett Sugarloaf
2040 Sugarloaf Circle | Duluth, GA 30097
Hilton Link is: Click Here to Book
Courtyard Marriott:
Courtyard by Marriott Duluth
1948 Satellite Blvd | Duluth GA 30097
Courtyard Link: Click Here to Book
Graduation Parking
Please Join us for the Monique Burr Parent Information Session
Monique Burr Parent Information Session Recording
PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lzoyfb7fl281554/Intro%20to%20MBF%20PEP_Parents.pptx?dl=0
Character Education- Honesty
Good News!
https://gseagles.com/news/2019/11/19/mens-tennis-signs-three-to-fall-recruiting-class.aspx
Congratulations to William C. Questbridge matched with Wesleyan University!
Congratulations to Karoline D. She was accepted into Troy University!
Want to learn more about Dual Enrollment?
For additional information please contact Charlene Polite, cpolite@georgiacyber.org, 404.334.4790 ext.2233
Are you interested in being an Engineer? Check out the information below!
Interested in the Work Based Learning Program!
I hope everyone is off to a great start this school year! We have added lots of new programs this year and GCA is excited to offer our new Work-Based Learning Program.
What is Work-Based Learning?
WBL provides students with the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom through job placement or internships while earning elective credit.
With WBL You Can:
• Gain experience in your desired career field
• Develop employability skills including positive work habits and attitudes.
• Improve your job prospects after graduation and gain a competitive advantage.
• Make professional connections that will help you in the future.
• Earn elective credit and a paycheck! (if placed in a paid position)
In an effort to constantly improve our program and let us know where to direct our efforts, please take a moment to fill out the Work Based Learning Interest Survey.
If you have any questions, please contact Erica Butts at ebutts@georgiacyber.org
FAQ's
What are the graduation requirements?
For a list of graduation requirements Click Here!
How do credits and promotion work?
Each semester you will take 6 classes worth .5 credit each. This means you can earn 3 credits per semester, 6 credits each year. While students never retake a course they have passed, GCA requires a student to have earned 5 credits to be considered a sophomore, 11 for junior status, 17 to be a senior, and 23 to graduate. For more, watch the video below(Video Note: The 18-19 Freshman Science course is Physics & student’s may or may not have a Fine Arts course as their second elective.)
What should my schedule look like?
Every student should have 4 core classes (math, science, social studies, and language arts) and 2 electives. If you do not have 6 classes, including one of each of this type of core class, email your counselor.
Did you miss our Counseling Open House? Click below for an overview of the night!
Social Work Corner
Hello High School! The school year is continuing to fly by. We are getting to the point where big projects and tests will be coming our way. This is the time to start thinking about our health, physically and mentally. The stress of school and life can be overwhelming, but there are ways to combat that stress and overcome the barriers keeping you from being the best that you can be. Unfortunately, this month there won’t be any #WhiteboardMonday quotes. You will find the YouTube clip of the month. This month has Georgia Apply to College Day in it. This is an exciting time and I want to encourage you all to utilize our wonderful counselors to answers questions or any concerns that you may have. If you would like to know what my experience was like when applying to college, feel free to watch my YouTube clip this month and reach out if you have any additional questions! As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to talk or have any concerns. Keep on working hard and taking steps towards success!
November Video
YouTube Clip of the Month: The Value of Time
Resources:
- 11 ways to live a holistic life https://www.elitedaily.com/wellness/holistic-lifestyle-healthy-
habits/1452137
- Top 10 tips from Dr. Lee for a healthy and holistic life -
https://www.loyolamedicine.org/news/health-tips-new-year
- Teenagers: How to stay healthy - https://familydoctor.org/teenagers-how-to-stay-healthy/
Holiday Resources
Food pantries across the state - https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/georgia_food_banks.html
Angel Trees by the Salvation Army - http://www.angeltreeatlanta.org/registration/