SHS Counseling Newsletter
November 2020
Virtual Apply To College Day Event (Seniors only)
Seniors: Apply to College Day will be hosted virtually on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM. There will be sessions covering college applications, scholarship applications, and the FAFSA. Each topic will have three identical 30-minute sessions where you will hear a brief presentation and have time to ask questions/ work on your applications. You only need to sign up for one session for each topic. You can also decide if you want to attend all three topics or only one or two, the choice is yours! This is a great opportunity to get questions answered and get started on your applications if you have not already begun. Please use the links below to sign up for each session, be sure to only sign up for one time slot at a time.
Apply to College Day- College Applications Group
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA5AA2BA4FD0-apply
Apply to College Day- Scholarship Applications Group
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA5AA2BA4FD0-apply1
Apply to College Day- FAFSA Group
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA5AA2BA4FD0-apply2It's not too late to sign up!
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 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 Information
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).
11th Grade Bridge Bill Directions (open attachment below)
Are You Monitoring Your HOPE GPA on GaFutures?
To monitor your HOPE GPA, the high school must have your social security number on file. If, for some reason, you cannot view your HOPE GPA; please send an email to your assigned counselor to confirm that we have your social security number on file. If we do not have your social security number on file, your parent or guardian must send an email to the counseling clerk, Nury Gonzalez, at nury.gonzalez@cobbk12.org and include:
- 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. It is FREE. 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.
Virtual Consultations Available with Our GaFutures Rep
Virtual College Rep Visits @ SHS
Currently, we have the following colleges/universities who have signed up and ready to meet with our students.
- University of South Florida - 11/4
- Ohio University-Main Campus - 11/4
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville - 11/4
- University of Lynchburg - 11/4
- Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) - 11/4
- Birmingham Southern College - 11/4
- Chattahoochee Technical College - 11/11
- University of Tampa - 11/11
- Jacksonville State University - 11/11
- Columbus College of Art and Design - 11/11
- University of North Georgia - 11/11
- Valdosta State University - 11/18
- Johnson & Wales University, Providence - 11/18
- Dalton State College - 11/18
DON'T DELAY, SIGN UP TODAY!
*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.
Coping With Stress
Upcoming Events & Reminders
- Virtual Apply To College Day: November 11
- Thanksgiving Holiday Break: November 23-27
2020-2021 SHS Counseling Department
Email: lea.ponticelli@cobbk12.org
Dr. Renea Oseni, Alpha: E - Li
Email: renea.oseni@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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