The Counseling Corner
Greenbrier High School's Counseling Department Newsletter
October 2022
In this edition...
- Student Shout Outs
- Google Classroom
- Academic Advising
- AP Capstone Program
- Small Group with Mr. Metcalf
- YouScience
- Mental Health Forum
- UAB Session for Seniors
- GSU Session for Seniors
- GSFC Webinars
- Essay Contest
- Upcoming Events
Student Shout Outs!
Congratulations to Kai Hammerstrom, Brooklyn Oliver, and Simon Toney for being named Commended Students by National Merit Scholarship Program! We are so proud of these three students!
Congratulations to Jennah Dabrowski for being named a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist! Way to go, Jennah!
Congratulations to Josh Bell, Joel Carrillo, Braeden Coon, Grish Kinger, Anna Kirspel, Kaitlyn Taylor, Clara Massa, Emily Morton, Brooklyn Oliver, and Adeline Zundel for being named the Pack Pride Students of the Month for August 2022!
Congratulations to Emily Forshee, Sonal Kapuria, Colby Metcalf, and Lilly O'Neal for being chosen for the Youth Leadership Class of 2023!
Congratulations to our JV volleyball team for being the Columbia County Champions!
Congratulations to some of our band students who partnered with the Augusta Players for their production of "The Music Man." Our school served as the exclusive marching band of the production!
Google Classroom
Academic Advising
Classroom academic advising has ended. Now, students must meet with their counselor for an individual advising meeting. Meetings for sophomores and juniors have begun. Meetings for freshmen and seniors will begin soon and details will be provided once available. Parents are encouraged to attend these meetings. Click here to review classroom academic advising sessions and schedule an individual advising appointment.
As we work through academic advising, we ask that all students research their plans for after high school. This way, we can help students begin working toward those goals now. For example, if you want to attend a specific college, then let’s make sure you are taking the classes in high school that will enhance your chances of admission. If you’ve already thought about your potential major, you can take classes during high school that introduce you to that major. Students who are interested in going to work or joining the military after high school may benefit from work-based learning in 11th and 12th grades or our NROTC program.
Students will receive their course selection worksheet for the 2023/2024 school year on October 25th. The form is due, with a parent's signature, by October 26th.
AP Capstone Program
Small Group with Mr. Metcalf
YouScience
YouScience is an assessment to determine students' best career choices based on their strengths and interests. Career and college activities from YouScience will be used each year during high school. To access YouScience:
- Log in to ClassLink at https://myapps.classlink.com/home
- In ClassLink, navigate to Infinite Campus
- In Infinite Campus, click "More" on the left side of the screen. Then, click "SLDS" on the right side of the screen.
- On the new page, click "My Career Plan" and then click "Go To YouScience."
Once in the YouScience platform, students can research and save colleges, careers, and other opportunities they are interested in. Also, there are grade-level specific activities students should complete. To complete the grade-level tasks, navigate to YouScience as described above. Then, in the top right corner, click the small circle beside the student's name. Then, click "Grade-Level Activities."
Mental Health Forum
UAB Session for Seniors
A representative from UAB will be on campus on October 12th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the media center. Seniors who are interested in learning more about this school and the programs they offer should click here to register to attend by October 11th.
GSU Session for Seniors
GSFC Webinars
- FAFSA Completion Webinar on October 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
- Apply to College Webinar on November 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
- Budgeting Fundamentals Webinar on December 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
Essay Contest
Upcoming Events
October 6th: End of First Nine Weeks
October 7th: AU's Professional Scholars Campus Visit. Click here to learn more.
October 9th: AU's Professional Scholars Virtual Campus Visit. Click here to learn more.
October 10th & 11th: Fall Break for Students
October 12th: PSAT; UAB session for seniors 1:00 p.m. in Media Center. Click here to register.
October 13th: ASVAB; FAFSA Completion Webinar at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
October 14th: Report Cards
October 15th: Early action deadlines for college applications
October 20th: Mental Health Forum at 6:00 p.m. at GBHS; AU's Dual Enrollment Information Session at 7:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.
October 22nd: GMC's Fall Festival 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.
October 29th: See AU Day 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Click here to learn more.
November 3rd: Band concert 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium; Apply to College Webinar at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
November 4th: AU's Professional Scholars Campus Visit. Click here to learn more.
November 6th: AU's Professional Scholars Virtual Campus Visit. Click here to learn more.
November 10th: Progress Reports
November 11th: Veterans Day Holiday
November 18th: East Georgia State College Open House. Click here to learn more. Click here to register.
November 21st-25th: School Break for Thanksgiving
December 8th: Budgeting Fundamentals Webinar at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register.
December 15th, 16th, 19th, & 20th: First Semester Exams. Click here for the exam exemption policy.
December 20th: End of Second Nine Weeks / First Semester
December 21st-January 4th: School Closed for Winter Break
January 5th: Third Nine Weeks / Second Semester Begins
Our Website & Google Classroom
Students and parents: Click here to visit our website.
Google Classroom
Students: Use code awousem to join our Google Classroom.