GCA Counseling Newsletter
May 2017
C.A.N.D.Y. - May Edition
Parent Night Recordings
9th Grade Parent Night: Click here
10th Grade Parent Night: Click Here
11th Grade Parent Night: Click Here
12th Grade Parent Night: Click Here
How do I get involved and volunteer?
Call programs or organizations based in your community.
Visit your city’s website.
Contact your local museum or business.
Ask libraries and community colleges if they sponsor any volunteer programs.
Check out these websites
Four C Café
Where you can Forsee your Future: A GCA College and Career Counseling Center
A place where students can go to talk to counselors and learn about college/career planning. Some other activities include:
Guidance lessons, College Visits/College Fairs, Entrance Exam Seminars, Study Skills, Career Readiness, Career Profile Assessments, Move On When Ready Guidance , Technical School, Application Assistance, Scholarship and Financial Aid Assistance.
When is the Four C Café? Thursdays @ 10am
Where is the Four C Café? Click Here
What’s coming up in the Four C Café?
May 4– 4C Café Closed: EOC Testing
May 11-Getting Involved in Your Community
May 18– Understanding Credits & Your GPA
What if I missed it? Please click here for recordings.
Shout Outs
Taleija Bennerson has received numerous scholarships to various colleges!
Michaela Daniel is a 2017 Georgia Scholar Recipient. Michaela was also accepted to Princeton University!
Fallon Robinson is 2017 Georgia's USA Gymnastics Junior Olympian State Champion. Prior to the recent state championship, Fallon was able to travel to Savannah to compete against gymnasts from states throughout the entire country, where she won first place on Vault.
John David Traylor passed his final board of review attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. John David has accumulated 35 merit badges, hiked over 200 miles, and spent 59 nights camping. He has attained many other awards along the way including the NRA Pro-Marksman Award, the World Conservation Award, and the Paddle Boarding Award.
Congratulations on your awesome achievement! The counseling department is so proud you!
Junior Transition
Juniors, join the counseling team for the upcoming Junior Transition sessions to get tips on how to successfully transition to your senior year and gather information about post-secondary options. All sessions are held at 3 pm.
May 16th - What to Expect My Senior Year
Classroom Link: http://tinyurl.com/FourC-Cafe
FAFSA
Why should I fill out the FAFSA®? If you don’t fill out the FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! We’ve heard a number of reasons students think they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA. Here are a few:
- “I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.”
- “Only students with good grades get financial aid.”
- “The FAFSA is too hard to fill out.”
- “I’m too old to qualify for financial aid.”
If you think any of these statements apply to you, then you should read Myths About Financial Aid. The reality is, EVERYONE who's getting ready to go to college or career school should fill out the FAFSA!
When do I fill out the FAFSA? For the 2017–18 year, you can apply between Oct. 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018.
Can I get an early estimate of my aid? You sure can! If you’re not ready to file a FAFSA, you can use FAFSA4caster to estimate your federal student aid.
How do I fill out the FAFSA®? There are several ways to file:
- Online at fafsa.gov is faster and easier than using paper.
- If you need a paper FAFSA, you can
- download a PDF FAFSA or
- order a print-out of the PDF FAFSA by calling 1-877-4-ED-PUBS (1-877-433-7827).
- Ask the financial aid office at your college or career school if you can file it there. Some schools will use special software to submit your FAFSA for you.
Need some tips on filling out the FAFSA? Click here.
What happens after I fill out the FAFSA? Applying isn’t the last step; your FAFSA has to be processed, and then you get an Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which your college or career school uses to figure out how much aid you can get. Find out more about what happens after you fill out the FAFSA, including how aid is calculated and when and how your aid will be paid out.
SAT/ACT Info
Khan Academy Live: SAT, a series of three free online SAT classes from Khan Academy. Click below to view the recordings. The classes will covered important concepts and tips for the SAT, and will offered students the opportunity to chat 1:1 with experts from College Board and Khan Academy.
Khan Academy Live: SAT Math Recording Click Here
Khan Academy Live: SAT Reading Recording Click Here
Khan Academy Live: SAT Writing Recording Click Here
Scholarship Listing
Click Here for Scholarship Listing. *Note- Although this list contains great opportunities, please be aware that this is not a comprehensive list of all scholarship opportunities available to you. It is up to your to research other scholarship options through a variety of resources, including: scholarship search engines, Colleges and Universities, place of employment, and community organizations.
For additional scholarship information, please visit the GCA website at http://www.gacyber.org/uploads/1/0/2/0/10208267/gca_scholarship_bulletin_04.01.17.pdf
Move on When Ready
Dual Enrollment/MOWR Specialists:
Ginger Reid (A-L)
Tim Melvin (MOWR Coordinator)
MOWR Information sessions are held every Friday at 10am. Click Here to attend. For more information on MOWR Click Here.
Graduation Information
For More information about 2017 Graduation Click Here
Graduation is June 3rd
Did you know?!!
Counselor Spotlight
Mrs. Ginger Reid - Move on When Ready/ DE Counselor (Student last name A-L)
Hello! I am Ginger Reid. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University and my Master’s in School Counseling from Georgia State University. I worked as a counselor for Gwinnett County for 3 years prior to starting a family in 2000. I stayed home with my now 17 and 14 year old sons until this school year. I re-entered the workforce this year at GCA and couldn’t be happier to be here. My loves are my boys, my fiancé and his son, my 3 cats and my sweet Golden Retriever, Rosie. When I am not working, I love being with my family, Obstacle Course Racing, hiking, and doing yoga.
Email: greid@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/hs-counseling.html
Phone: 404-334-4790 2312
Mr. Tim Melvin - Move on When Ready/ DE Specialist (Student last name M-Z)
I have a BA in History form the Virginia Military Institute and an MEd from Georgia Southern University. I’ve been in public education for 27 years, including 17 years working with dual enrollment. I am a native of Atlanta and currently live in Covington. I am a proud father of a GCA graduate and DE student. I enjoy helping students navigate this wonderful opportunity.
Email: tmelvin@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/hs-counseling.html
Phone: 404-334-4790 708