FCHS Counseling Newsletter
9th-12th Grade February Edition #Excellence In All We Do
FCHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Wendy Ricker-9th Grade Counselor Tiger Academy
Rachel Booth-10th-12th Grade Counselor Last Name (A-Ge)
Jen Travis-10th-12th Grade Counselor Last Name (Ge-N)
Mecoya Daniels-10th-12th Grade Counselor Last Name (O-Z)
Sheila Garcia- Student Information Systems Specialist
Maria Cauthen- Records Clerk
Isalia Jones- Graduation Coach
Counseling Department Hours 8:00am-3:45pm
REGISTRAR REMINDER
Update to Exam Exemptions for the 2022 - 2023 SY (Per the Student Code of Conduct):
Academic Final Exam Exemption:
As the end of the semester is approaching, please begin reviewing the types of exemptions offered . For the Attendance exemption, this exemption was formally the General exemption. The criteria for this exemption has changed from the previous school year. Each semester, as a reward for academic excellence, a student may choose to exempt up to three final exams (if the student is enrolled in seven classes at the home school) or two final exams (if the student is enrolled in six or fewer classes at the home school) provided the student has a grade of 95 or higher in the selected course(s).
Attendance Exam Exemption(Change from the previous school year):
Each semester, as a reward for exemplary attendance, students may exempt one final exam provided the student has five or less unexcused attendance transactions (including tardy to school) that semester and has a grade of 70 or above in the class he/she
wants to exempt.
Senior Final Exam Exemption (SECOND SEMESTER ONLY)
A high school senior who will be graduating at the end of the second semester may exempt the final exam in any course(s) provided the senior has a grade of 80 or higher in that course. A senior may use the Attendance Final Exam Exemption in lieu
of the Senior Final Exam Exemption if the student chooses.
For all final exam exemptions:
- If a student qualifies for both general and academic final exam exemptions, the student must choose only one type of
- exemption (academic or attendance). A student may not combine the two types of exemptions.
- A student may not exempt the first or second semester final exams for courses with an End of Course
- Milestones assessment, AP courses, and IB courses.
- Final exams in dual enrollment courses are under the jurisdiction of the post-secondary institution. FCPS final exam exemption procedures do not apply to dual enrollment courses.
Scholarship Lunch & Learn 2/16/23
Specifically the FCHS Senior Scholarship that is due 3/15. $1,000 for 25 FCHS seniors!!!!!
- FCHS Senior Scholarship ($1,000 for 25 FCHS Seniors) 3/15
- Scholarship for African American HS Seniors Deadline: 3/31
- Black and Postively Golder Scholars 3/27
- Lambdra Sigma Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Deadline: 3/18
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorotiy Scholarship: 2/12
- Clearwater Solution: 4/1
- The Georgia Bone and Joint Scholarship: 3/13
- USDA/1890 National Scholars Program 3/15
- Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship 3/15
- Fayetteville Masonic Lodge#711 Scholarship 4/30
- Let Us Make Man The Gathering To Reclaim Black Manhood Scholarship: 3/15
- Men's College Scholarship 4/4
Dual Enrollment Information for the 23-24 School Year!
Are their any high achieving sophomores and juniors seeking an academic challenge?
The College Tour A Powerful TV Series and More…
The College Tour – A Powerful TV Series and More…
By Lisa Hennessy
As a seasoned TV producer and showrunner for over 25 years, I’ve had the pleasure of telling people’s stories from all around the world. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly.
Over the last two years, those stories have grown in impact and importance – I’ve had the honor of helping to tell the story of higher education through the very powerful lens of current college students. It was something special right from the start.
Our very first episode of The College Tour TV series was filmed at Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado in September 2020. The very first student segment we filmed was of a young woman named Ally Gee. Ally, a member of the Navajo nation, talked about diversity on campus.
Ally Gee on the set of The College Tour TV Series
Two years later, we have now told the story of 82 colleges (across 35 states) and almost 1000 students from all backgrounds. By the end of 2022, we will have filmed 100 colleges!
For us though, it’s not just about telling incredible stories. It is also about listening. Over the course of filming our show, we have heard from many colleges that there is a need to have an option to produce episodes in Spanish language…. so we did. We hear from counselors daily that authentic stories are important to students so we expanded the features of our website so it can be a robust tool for students starting their college research. We also heard from counselors that they would like a class to support their first-generation students… so we created it!
We are excited to share our new and improved website and TCT classes.
The classes were created to inspire students to continue their higher education journey. All are video-based, using segments from The College Tour TV series. The videos in the class are led by students currently attending colleges. The classes are for all ages, from middle school to high school students to adult learners.
Snapshot of The College Tour Classes
In the Core Class, we cover four key pillars for students to start thinking about: College Location, Campus Culture, College Type, and Majors.
When finished with the class, we send the students their answers and a certificate of completion. The students can also add their counselor’s email or parent(s) so the answers can be shared with them as well.
There is NO cost for the classes.
Features on the newly launched TCT website include:
- “Watch Now” to view all episodes of the TCT TV series (6 seasons/70 eps with more dropping weekly). Episodes also stream on Amazon Prime.
- “Tour Now” – a tour page for every 4-year college/university (2,500) and every community college in America (900) to make it easier for students to do their research.
- and “Take a Class” – free video-based classes which use segments from the TV series to help students from all backgrounds with their college search.
The College Tour website
We are two years in and we are just getting started! Our goal is to inspire and support young people from all backgrounds with their higher education journey and to one day tell the story of every college in America!
Lisa Hennessy
Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the College Tour.
Georgia Military College Open House 3/4/23
Entrepreneurship Summer Program for High School Students
The application deadline to the LaunchX Summer Program is coming up on February 15, and we would like to invite the high school students of your school to apply to this enrichment opportunity to grow their entrepreneurial skills and mindset this summer as they come together with teams to innovate, build, and create something real.
Our summer program brings together top aspiring high school entrepreneurs from around the world each summer, supporting them through the process of launching an actual startup.
LaunchX has been a leader in youth entrepreneurship education, as evidenced by our top speakers, experienced staff, and leading course materials. Plus, we've been acknowledged by a number of established and renowned institutions such as Inc. Best in Business, Digital Education Awards, Wharton Reimagine Education, CNBC, Huffington Post, and many more.
We understand that so much of the value comes from the students, so we look forward to having many more great students in this summer's class, and look forward to many great applicants from your school. To learn more about the program, including the program locations, dates, program fees, and financial need support, visit our website.
Piedmont Fayette 2023 Summer Student Volunteer Program
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will again be sponsoring the summer Student Volunteer Program, beginning June 5 and ending July 28, 2023. Interested Fayette County students who are rising 9th grade through 12th grade will be given an opportunity to serve others in specific areas of Piedmont Fayette Hospital. This volunteer opportunity in a hospital setting gives exposure to young people who may become interested in pursuing a career in a medically related profession and hone soft skills.
Due to the limited number of youth volunteer positions available, applicants will be considered on a first come first serve basis and will be required to attend an interview and orientation session.
Criteria:
- Students in Fayette County Schools and/or children/grandchildren of Piedmont Fayette Hospital employees and volunteers.
- Students who are rising 9th through 12th grade
- Students who can commit to volunteering at least 25-30 hours over the 8 week program.
The application packet is attached and may be forwarded electronically or printed out. Deadline for completed applications is March 10 at 4 p.m. Completed applications should be HAND-DROPPED at the Piedmont Fayette Auxiliary Office, 1279 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214, 3rd floor.
Please contact Charlang Ferguson, Auxiliary Services Specialist at 770-719-7287 or Charlang.Ferguson@piedmont.org with questions.
Summer Opportunity for Students!
The University of West Georgia's Honors College is hosting the Georgia Scholars’ Institute during Summer 2023! GSI is a 4-week residential summer program from May 29-June 24 for rising high school juniors and seniors to experience college life, take dual-enrollment classes, and earn Honors College credit for those courses. Learning and leisure activities will extend beyond the classroom and campus with supervised excursions. GSI provides a unique opportunity for students to get a jump start on their college education.
The total cost for this program is only $1,500 per student.
Please pass this information along to your high-achieving students and encourage them to apply for this incredible opportunity! The application deadline is April 15th! Students should apply by clicking here.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Join us for a Virtual Information Session via Zoom, offered on the following dates:
- Wednesday, February 15, 6:00pm
- Wednesday, March 15, 6:00pm
A program overview will be provided followed by a Q&A session. Participants from the Honors College, Dual Enrollment, and Housing will be available to answer questions. Register here.
For additional information, visit the GSI Website by clicking here and/or view the GSI brochure at the button below.
The Honors College is happy to answer any further questions you may have. Reach out to us through email or phone at 678-839-6636 and honors@westga.edu.
Piedmont Fayette Hospital - Summer Nurse Camp
Current High school students who are interested in learning about the nursing
field and how to get into nursing school should apply to the Piedmont FayetteSummer Nurse Camp.
This camp will allow high school students to participate in a wide variety of
activities including:
- Tour the hospital campus
- Complete CPR certification
- Explore opportunities for employment post-graduation
- Meet college faculty and explore college options
- Learn new skills such as:
o How to check a manual blood pressure
o Infection prevention and proper hand washing
o Basic wound care first aid treatment
Who: Rising 11th-12th graders
When: June 5th-7th
9am- 5pm
Cost: FREE!
Where: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
1255 Hwy 54 W, Fayetteville Ga 30214
How to apply for Summer Nurse Camp-
- Complete the attached application. (A copy of the application is available in the Counseling Department)
- Write a 2-paragraph summary of what interests you about the Nursing fieldand why you want to attend Summer Nurse camp.
- Email the completed application and summary to-
Application deadline: May 1, 2023
Chosen participants will be notified no later than May 15th via email
*Proof of vaccinations will be required
A summer opportunity for your students
Sarah Dillard, Founder Kaleidoscope and is sharing summer opportunities for high school students. There modern liberal arts courses put valuable ideas and powerful skills into global conversation.
In there two-week live virtual summer programs, students:
Join a global community: Our classrooms are as big as the world but feel as small as a student’s circle of friends.
Experience a college-like setting: Live virtual discussion seminars and workshops designed to be as engaging as any in-person class (or we’d say even more so!)
Learn from the best: Teachers are recent grads of top colleges like Duke and Yale and are just as passionate about their subject matter as they are about the craft of teaching.
Complete original, self-directed projects: A chance for students to immediately apply what they learn and demonstrate to colleges what matters to them.
Grapple with powerful ideas and gain valuable skills: Our classes—including Social Sciences for Social Problems, Persuasive Writing, and The Cognitive Science of Peak Performance—equip students to do well and do good in an ever-evolving world.
In summer 2022, 100% of the students said they learned ideas & skills that mattered to their lives, and 97% said they were excited to keep learning more about their class topics. As a Positive Psychology: Wellbeing student put it, “The things you learn in this class you will use for the rest of your life.”
If students would like to learn more, please register for an upcoming information session (just 10 minutes) led by one of our experienced teachers, a recent Yale graduate. Please find a blurb here and a flyer here!
SUMMER PROGAMS FOR CURRENT 9TH-11TH GRADERS
Summer program registrations are open. Consider attending a summer program in your area of interest.
Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College Programs
Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs
Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Tuskegee University VET Step program
US Naval Academy Summer STEM Program (for rising 9th-11th graders)
US Naval Academy Summer Seminar (for rising seniors)
THE SAT IS GOING DIGITAL FOR SPRING 2024!
Columbus State University
We have a Discovery Day this semester for you to explore all the ways you can create their futures at Columbus State University!
- Students can register HERE
We hope to see students on one of this day!
We want to include the following reminders about our Fall 2023 freshman application for you:
- Deadline: June 30, 2023
- Apply: GAfutures (can also be directed from CSU's Admissions webpage)
- Application Fee: $40 (SAT, ACT, NACAC fee waivers accepted)
- Required Documents: Official high school transcript and test scores*
*SAT/ACT test score requirements are waived for freshmen with a 3.0 or higher in their Required High School Curriculum for Fall 2023.
North Georgia University Upcoming Events
We invite you to join us for one of our events where you will learn more about admissions, student involvement, financial aid, student services, and much more! You'll have the opportunity to connect with current Nighthawks and explore the campuses.
Want to know the best thing about Nighthawk Previews? We let YOU decide what you want to learn about, by attending information sessions that are of interest to YOU.
Use the links below to register for an upcoming Nighthawk Preview!
If you have any questions about the Nighthawk Preview events, please contact us!
02/25/2023 08:00 AM
University of North Georgia Convocation Center
03/04/2023 08:30 AM
University of North Georgia - Oconee Campus
03/23/2023 06:00 PM
University of North Georgia's Blue Ridge Campus
03/25/2023 09:30 AM
University of North Georgia - Cumming Campus
04/01/2023 08:30 AM
University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus
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