FCHS Counseling Corner Newsletter
9th-12th Grade August Edition # Excellence in All We Do
Welcome Back Tiger Students
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back for an exciting 2021-2022 school year. This newsletter contains helpful information so everyone is prepared to have a successful and productive start to our new school year together.
FCHS Counseling Department Directory
- Ashley Smith -9th Grade Counselor Tiger Academy
- Rachel Booth -10th-12th Grade Counselor Last Names (A-H)
- Jen Travis- 10th-12th Grade Lead Counselor Last Names (I-Q)
- Mecoya Daniels -10th-12th Grade Counselor Last Name (R-Z)
- Sheila Garcia- Student Information Systems Specialist
- Isalia Jones- Graduation Coach
- Maria Cauthern- Records Clerk
Counseling Department Hours 8:00am-3:45pm
Please Mark Your Calendar
- August 19, 2021 FCHS Open House will be virtual stay tuned for more information and a link to join us via Zoom.
- September 20, 2021 Senior Parent Information Night stay tuned for more information and a link to join us via Zoom.
- Counselors will be meeting individually with all seniors for a college/career planning meeting beginning at the end of August. These meetings will take place in between other scheduled duties so please be patient. We will do our best to see everyone by the end of October.
Registrar's Reminders
Welcome Back to another amazing year on Tiger Trail. Here are a few updates from the Registrar's office.
Tiger PLUS Dates for August and September:
Wednesday, August 25
Wednesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 22
Saturday, September 18
The google form will be on the FCHS website beginning on Monday, August 16.
Progress Reports:
The 4.5 week progress report will be distributed via Infinite Campus on Wednesday, September 8. If you do not have an Infinite Campus account or need assistance with activation, please contact Mrs. Cherry-Lee at cherry-lee.andrea@fcboe.org or Mrs. Sheila Garcia @garica.shiela@fcboe.org
Transitioning to High School Small Group (9th Grade Only)
Greetings Tiger Family!!!
I am Ms.Smith, Freshmen Counselor here at Fayette County High. I will be conducting a new small group for our 9th graders.The purpose of this small group is to provide a safe setting where Freshmen, along with their peers, learn from one another, giving them the skills necessary to adapt to life's changes in a High School setting. We will focus on Academics and Social Skills. This small group will consist of 6 to 8 students and will meet once a month during the school day from September to March. Students are required parental permission to participate in this small group and must return the permission form before they can participate. If you would like to participate, please complete this google form,Group Form before August 31st. Once the group reaches capacity the form will be closed.
9-11 Grade Remind 101
Credit Recovery Contracts are now available!
FCHS Credit Recovery Contract please click the link below: https://forms.gle/AaSLz1wUai1QQdzQ7
Credit Recovery Afterschool Assistance will be available in the Media Center (3:45pm-5:45pm)
- Monday: English
- Tuesday: Science
- Wednesday: Math
- Thursday: Science
College & Career Readiness 101 Newsletter
Testing Dates at FCHS
ACT
September 11, 2021
October 23, 2021
February 12, 2022
April 2, 2022
SAT
August 28, 2021
October 2, 2021
November 6, 2021
December 4, 2021
March 12, 2022
May 7, 2022
Students please register in advance!
ACT http://www.actstudent.org/
August 20 is the last registration deadline for the ACT test on September 11
Calling all Seniors: HOPE Scholarship
Here is an important HOPE rigor reminder that if students are pursuing the HOPE Scholarship, please check this HOPE Rigor List to make sure you will have at least 4 of these courses by the end of your senior year!
All seniors should be working on their "Brag Sheet" so that your counselors and teachers can use the information if you request a letter of recommendation. You can access the Brag Sheet template in your Counseling Schoology account - be sure to "make a copy" first! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMbIo6XVmNotgCnqTCgq4iEg9TIqF2EoAAO3FYqbjGM/edit
Senior Remind 101
FCHS Counseling Department Needs Assessment
Please assist the FCHS Counseling Department by completing the following brief needs assessment. This survey will assist your FCHS counselors in developing the most appropriate counseling program for our school. https://forms.gle/cqK56CnvCYpveocz8
United Way's Youth United Service Program
United Way offer volunteer service opportunities for high school age students. For more information about our program, please visit our website or see the attached flier.
Students grades 9-12 who are looking for volunteer opportunities, please join our general membership. These students will receive priority invites to volunteer opportunities throughout the school year.
Students grades 11th or 12th who would be interested in joining our Youth United Board, please apply today apply today! .The Board is made up of students who are passionate about community service, leadership, and philanthropy. The Board Members will help plan volunteer projects, meet with local non-profits executives, and gain exposure corporate leaders from the community. We will be looking over applications and holding phone interviews throughout the month of August. The first planned board meeting and service dates will take place at the end of September.
Helpful Links
Youth United Website: https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/group/youth-united/
General Membership Sign Up: https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/youth-united-join-group/
Board Member Application: https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/join-youth-united-board/