SHS Counseling Newsletter
April 2021
- completion of the required Senior Graduation Survey
- participation in the virtual Academic Signing Day (optional)
- submission of all scholarships offers
Required Senior Graduation Survey
Instructions for the Senior Graduation Survey
1. Log into Naviance account
2. Click "My Planner" in the top right
3. Click "Complete Graduation Survey" under "Tasks You Need To Work On"
4. Click "Complete Graduation Survey" on the right side of the page at the end of the arrow
5. Complete the 3-question survey
THIS IS DUE BY MAY 1ST.
To view a video on how to complete the steps, click HERE.
This information was also sent through CTLS Parent and will continue until we receive 100% completion from the senior class.
Did Your Senior Receive A Scholarship Offer? We Want To Celebrate Them!
THIS IS DUE BY MAY 1ST.
Virtual Academic Signing Day
Click HERE to be directed to the submission form as we look forward to celebrating your senior and their future plans!
NOTE: Each submission is posted on the Sprayberry social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).
Does Your Student Know How To Track Their HOPE Academic Eligibility?
**This information is pertinent for all families (9th - 12th grades).**
Georgia’s HOPE Programs are for those students who demonstrate academic achievement, not only in high school but throughout their time in college.
Beginning in high school, Georgia students are able to track their My High School HOPE GPA through their GaFutures account to know if they are on track to earn the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship.
Now, with the My College HOPE Profile, students who have earned the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship, as well as the HOPE or Zell Miller Grant, can track their academic eligibility while attending a HOPE-eligible Georgia college or university.
Note: GAfutures accounts require the student’s Social Security number and date of birth in order to provide the student’s secure academic data.
HOPE GPA and GAfutures
**This information is pertinent for all students, especially 11th and 12th grade students.**
If your student is planning to attend college in Georgia, he or she is strongly encouraged to monitor their HOPE GPA on the GAfutures website. If they have not created an account on GAfutures, please click HERE to do so. The website is user-friendly!
To accurately monitor the HOPE GPA, the high school must have the student's social security number on file. If, for some reason, your student cannot view his or her HOPE GPA; your student needs to send an email to his or her assigned counselor to confirm that we have their social security number on file. If we do not have their social security number on file, the enrolling parent/guardian must send an email to our counseling clerk, Nury Gonzalez, at nury.gonzalez@cobbk12.org and include the following information:
- The student's first and last name
- The student ID number (lunch number)
- A copy of the parent/guardian picture ID
- A copy of the student's social security card
After all information has been received by Mrs. Gonzalez, the information will be updated in the school's student information system. Then, it will be updated in GAfutures. Please allow 2-3 business days.
*NOTE For Seniors (Class of 2021): Senior transcripts have been uploaded to GAfutures which reflect all credits earned from 9th, 10th, 11th grade.
*Students are responsible for setting up their own GAfutures account.
*If a student forgets his or her GAfutures username and/or password, the student is responsible for contacting GAfutures directly. The local high school does NOT have access to reset usernames and/or passwords.
Questions About HOPE, Zell Miller Scholarship, or FAFSA?
GAfutures hosts virtual consultations with students and their families who have questions about HOPE Scholarship, the Zell Miller Scholarship, FAFSA, etc. Please schedule a virtual consultation with our Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) rep, Marcus Hilliard. Click HERE to schedule a virtual consultation with him. It is a FREE service!
Virtual College Rep Visits @ SHS
College Rep Visits are held on remote learning days to ensure students' instructional time is not impacted.
Currently, we have the following colleges/universities that have signed up and ready to meet with our students.
- Western Carolina University - Friday, 4/23 @ 10:30 AM
- St. John's College - Wednesday, 4/28 @ 11:30 AM
THESE ARE THE FINAL COLLEGE REP VISITS FOR THE SEMESTER!
NOTE: Cobb County School District assigned every student with a Naviance account. If your student does not recall their username and/or password, the student needs to send an email to their assigned counselor.
Procedure to Request an UNOFFICIAL Transcript
- The student's first and last name
- The student ID (lunch number)
- A copy of the student's photo ID (or school ID)
Procedure to Request an OFFICIAL Transcript
Click HERE to be directed to the SHS Counseling website!
Important: ParentVUE and StudentVUE Information
ParentVUE is a platform for parents to monitor their student's grades and check attendance.
For assistance with ParentVUE, please send an email to our Front Office clerk, Michelle Pace, at michelle.pace@cobbk12.org. In your email, please include your student's first and last name as well as their student ID (lunch number).
StudentVUE allows students the opportunity to monitor their grades, which helps promote student accountability. Student accountability is an important trait to develop in our students. It helps them take responsibility for their actions, learning, and helps improve academic performance and achievements.
If your student does not have a StudentVUE account, your student must send an email to our Media Specialist, Paula Axford, at paula.axford@cobbk12.org. In the email, the student should include their first and last name as well as their student ID (lunch number).
2020-2021 SHS Counseling Department
Email: lea.ponticelli@cobbk12.org
Ms. Chyna Montgomery-Rich, supply counselor, Alpha: E - Li
Email: Chyna.montgomery-rich@cobbk12.org
Dr. Brandy Brady, Alpha: Ll - Roc and DE for Chatt Tech
Department Chair
Email: brandy.brady@cobbk12.org
Dr. Tammy White, Alpha: Rod - Z and DE for KSU
Email: tammy.white@cobbk12.org
Mrs. Nury Gonzalez, Counseling Clerk
Email: nury.gonzalez@cobbk12.org
Mrs. Martha Gribble, Registrar
Email: Martha.gribble@cobbk12.org
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Website: www.sprayberrycounseling.com
Location: 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 578-3200