High School Counseling Newsletter
February
High School Counseling Newsletter
February 1-5 is National School Counseling Week!
February is also CTAE month!
Senior Shout Out Day in February
Have some good news? Be sure to share with your counselor so we can recognize you in the next month's newsletter!
Aboud A is a semi-finalist in the Conrad Design Challenge which has awarded him thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Solange A made the President's List at Chattahoochee Technical College.
Solange A was hired for a part-time job with Evercommerce.
Hana A was accepted to Georgia State University.
Kayla B was accepted to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Honors Program, Accelerated Research Program, and the UNC joint degree program with the University of Singapore.
Kayla B is a Gates Scholarship semifinalist.
Kayla B was selected as a Questbridge Match Finalist.
Keyalia B was accepted to Alabama State University.
Bethany C was accepted to Georgia Highlands College.
Crystal C was offered a job at Chickfila.
Malik D was accepted to the University of West Georgia and East Tennessee State University.
J'Kyree D is a semi-finalist in the Conrad Design Challenge which has awarded him thousands of dollars in scholarships.
William D was offered a job at Target.
Michayla G was accepted to the University of North Georgia.
Samira G was accepted to Kennesaw State and Fort Hays State University.
Damacia H was accepted to Valdosta State College.
Damacia H is the Miss Union City Teen USA 2021, competing for Miss Georgia Teen USA this month. She is also the reigning USA Nationals Miss Southeast Teen USA 2020.
Damacia H graduated from Georgia Military College in December 2020 with her Associate's Degree.
Damacia H has been accepted to Spelman and Young Harris College.
Edwyn H was selected as a Questbridge Match Finalist.
Edwyn H was accepted to Georgia Tech.
Edwyn H has earned over 250 plus hours of community service.
Jayden J was accepted to Oakwood University.
Jessica J was accepted to the University of Georgia.
Jessica J was accepted into the University of Georgia's Honors Program and was awarded a UGA Merit Scholarship.
Kenza K is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
Kobe M was accepted to Kennesaw State and the University of Kentucky.
Chase M was accepted to Oglethorpe University.
Miracle M has been inducted as a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
Jasmine M received a job offer from Dunkin Donuts.
Caroline P was accepted to Kennesaw State University.
Caroline P was selected as the Winterguard International Regional Champion.
Cheryan P was accepted to Valdosta State University.
Reniyha R is a semi-finalist in the Conrad Design Challenge which has awarded her thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Sierra R was accepted to the University of Georgia.
J'adore S was accepted to the University of West Georgia.
McKinna T was accepted to Kennesaw State University.
Hunter W has been selected to interview for the Fulton County Youth Commission.
Bethany C
Crystal C
William D
Malik D
Edwyn H
- Questbridge Match Semi-finalist
- Accepted to Georgia Tech
- Completed over 250+ hours of community service
Damacia H
- Has been accepted to Valdosta State College.
- She is the Miss Union City Teen USA 2021, competing for Miss Georgia Teen USA this month. She is also the reigning USA Nationals Miss Southeast Teen USA 2020.
- Graduated from Georgia Military College in December 2020 with her Associate's Degree.
- Has been accepted to Spelman and Young Harris College.
Jayden J
Jessica J
- Accepted to the University of Georgia
- Accepted into the University of Georgia Honors Program
- Awarded the University of Georgia Merit Scholarship
Kenza K
Kobe M
Caroline P
Selected as the Winterguard International Regional Champion
Cheryan P
Graduation Newsletter
Class of 2021 Graduation Meeting Recording
Attention Class of 2021!
If you missed the Graduation Meeting, make sure you watch the recording so that you don't miss out on the exciting news concerning Graduation, Cap & Gown, Diploma, Spirit Wear, and much more!!
Click here for the Graduation Recording
Click here for the Graduation Presentation Slides
Point of Contact: Chakeeta Scott, cscott@georgiacyber.org
Join us in the Virtual College and Career Center on Mondays!
Virtual College and Career Center
Presentations to help YOU on your path to success!
We will have sessions select Mondays of every month at 12 pm. Topics will range from college planning, SAT/ACT testing, military, guest speakers, and more! We look forward to seeing you then!
The Virtual College and Career Center presents information on Mondays from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm.
Upcoming Topics:
February 1 - Scholarships and Summer Programs - How to track down a perfect fit! Guest Speaker - Hope Adams, GCA Counselor
February 8 - College 101 - Terms and tips you need when beginning the College Application Process
February 15 - TBD
February 22 - How to write a Rockin' Resume - Guest Speaker - Emory University Business Fraternity Members
Check Jigsaw for access!
Click HERE for more information! See your jigsaw for link to session!
Virtual College Visits
February 3rd - University of TN at Chattanooga
February 10th - Lanier Technical College
February 17th - TBD
February 24th- Coastal College of Georgia
GCA Scholarship Nest
SAT/ACT Test Dates for 2021
If you were planning to take the ACT or SAT last year and your exam was canceled due to Covid-19, do not despair because the ACT and SAT still have several more testing opportunities available for 2021. Check out these dates below to see which date(s) might work best for you.
ACT Test Dates for 2021
To register, go to https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org.
February
Saturday, February 6
Registration deadline is January 15
April
Saturday, April 17
Registration deadline is March 12
SAT Test Dates for 2021
To register, go to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
March
Saturday, March 13
Registration deadline is February 12.
May
Saturday, May 8
Registration deadline is April 8
Work-Based Learning
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.
For More Information Contact: Erica Butts ebutts@georgiacyber.org (Last Name A-M) or Tricia McCoy tmccoy@georgiacyber.org (Last Name N-Z)
Rising Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors, time to think about Dual-Enrollment!
What is Dual Enrollment? It is a program that provides funding for students at eligible high schools that are enrolled to take approved college-level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Students can take academic core classes or technical classes through colleges on the approved list. A list of participating colleges can be found HERE.
Sessions take place every Thursday from 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm.Location: Check Jigsaw for access
For more information reach out to your Dual Enrollment Counselor!
Last name:
A-F Larri Rose lrose@georgiacyber.org
G-L Hope Adams hadams@georgiacyber.org
M-R Jolie Ganley jganley@georgiacyber.org
S-Z Corey Debrody cdebrody@georgiacyber.org
Dual Enrollment Information Night
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
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HBCU Alumni Panel hosted by the Air Force
Air Force ROTC is hosting an HBCU Alumni Panel on February 24th, at 5pm EST. for any students who would be interested in attending an HBCU and wondering what it's like to attend or how life is like afterwards in the Air Force or Space Force.
Universities represented are Howard University, Morehouse College, Tuskegee University and Alabama State University!
Register using this link: https://afrotc.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu-hqTIjElWq0aSayKsjKxmWLLKuhDc
Want to become more familar with how to navigate Naviance?
Character Crusaders!
The Character Crusaders trait for the month of February is Determination!
Please click the button below to nominate a student.
Free Your Feels!
Free Your Feels is a mental health awareness campaign encouraging Georgia's young people to explore their real feelings and share them fearlessly.
Interested in raising awareness about youth mental health? This toolkit will help you get started. With social media posts, infographics, and helpful tips, you'll be equipped to start the conversation. Click on the Free Your Feel image to the right to access the toolkit!