SHS Counseling Newsletter
January 2022
Applerouth Webinar Opportunities
New Semester, Better Study Skills - January 11 at 8:00 PM
About this event - If your goals include things like "get organized" or "study more efficiently," this event is for you! Learn research-based, proven methods for developing time management skills getting organized, and becoming more effective and efficient at reading and note-taking. Polishing these skills is the secret to shining bright in school.
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SAT vs. ACT: How to decide which is right for you - January 13 at 8:00 PM
About this event - You're planning for college admissions, but how do you decide whether to take the SAT, ACT, or even test at all? Learn how to navigate test-optional admissions, make strategic decisions, and create the right plan for you.
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How to Make College Affordable - January 19 at 8:00 PM
About this event - Join us for an in-depth conversation about the cost of college and how to find your family's path to an affordable degree. Guest speaker: Claire Law
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Financial Aid 101 - January 26 at 8:00 PM
About this event - Do not miss this opportunity to hear from a financial aid officer on how to apply for need-based financial aid and get all of your college affordability questions answered. Guest speaker: Channell Thomas
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NOTE: If you have specific questions about their webinars, please contact Applerouth directly.
Upcoming College Fairs
Important Senior Notice: Requesting Mid-year Transcripts for College
Senior Families: Be Sure To Complete the FAFSA
If your senior is planning to attend college after high school graduation, he or she must complete the FAFSA form. Many colleges, both in-state and out of state, set priority deadlines by which students must submit the FAFSA form to be considered for financial aid. If your senior is HOPE or Zell Miller eligible, he or she must complete the FAFSA form as well.
College Rep Visits are BACK!
College Rep Visits are opportunities for students, specifically juniors and seniors, to speak directly with admissions representatives from colleges and universities to learn more about their programs, scholarship opportunities, and answer any lingering questions!
- All college rep visits are held on Wednesdays during AO.
- Students are required to register through their Naviance account.
Below are instructions for your student to register for college rep visits:
- Log into your Naviance account
- Click "Colleges" at the top of the home screen
- Click "College Visits" under the "Research Colleges" section
- Register for the colleges he or she is interested in
Students will receive an email confirmation. It is critical for students to have an accurate email address in their Naviance profile (instructions to update the student email address can be found in our 11th & 12th Grade PowerPoint presentation on our website under Important Updates).
Currently, the following colleges and universities are signed up and are ready to meet with our students. Students are encouraged to check their Naviance accounts regularly to view the colleges and universities that scheduled a visit to Sprayberry HS.
- Georgia Southwestern State University - Wednesday, Jan. 19
- Oglethorpe University - Wednesday, Jan. 26
- LaGrange College - Wednesday, Feb. 2
- Piedmont University - Wednesday, Feb. 9
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence - Wednesday, Feb. 16
DON'T DELAY, SIGN UP TODAY!
NOTE: Cobb County School District assigned every student with a Naviance account. If your student does not recall his or her username and/or password, he or she must send an email to their assigned counselor.
Helpful Articles and Resources
ParentVUE and StudentVUE
IMPORTANT: As we kick off the spring semester, it is critical that students continue to check and monitor their grades in StudentVUE.
ParentVUE
You are able to monitor your student's grades and attendance through ParentVUE. For assistance with ParentVUE, please send an email to our ParentVUE coordinator, 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
Please encourage your student to monitor his or her grades regularly through their StudentVUE account. If your student needs assistance accessing their StudentVUE account, he or she can send an email to our media specialist, Paula Axford, at paula.axford@cobbk12.org. In the email, your student must include their first and last name as well as their student ID (lunch number).
Upcoming Events & Reminders
School Holiday (MLK, Jr. Day) - January 17
2021-2022 SHS Counseling Department
Email: lea.ponticelli@cobbk12.org
Mrs. Misty Hawk, Last Names: E - Li
Email: misty.hawk@cobbk12.org
Dr. Brandy Brady, Last Names: Ll - Roc and DE for Chatt Tech
Department Chair
Email: brandy.brady@cobbk12.org
Dr. Tammy White, Last Names: Rod - Z and DE for KSU
Email: Tammy.white@cobbk12.org
Mrs. Marilyn Wagner, Counseling Clerk
Email: marilyn.wagner@cobbk12.org
Ms. Theresa Morales, Registrar
Email: theresa.morales@cobbk12.org
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: @sprayberrycounseling
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Website: www.sprayberrycounseling.com
Location: 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 578-3200