SAHS Counseling Department
Counselors News-October 2018
Introductions
Ms. King
Carla Aldridge
James Springfield
Mr. Springfield is currently in his 16th year as a Professional School Counselor. He has served in many leadership roles during his tenure in secondary education. Mr. Springfield loves being a change agent for children and strives to ensure that he is developing students Academically, Emotionally and Socially on a daily basis. His passion to develop leaders and socially conscious students is what drives him from day to day. Mr. Springfield is an avid basketball and tennis player. He travels often and loves to immerse himself into different cultures. He is jazz aficionado…understanding that “music is the key to the sole”. Mr. Springfield is the proud father of three children.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Springfield if you have any questions or concerns about your student. His email and office numbers are listed below.
Jspringfield@atlanta.k12.ga.us
(404) 802-5063 Office
(404) 802-9816 Fax
Mr. Springfield encourages all parents to ensure that their students have accounts established on the following websites.
1. www.collegeboard.org (SAT registration and SAT preparation materials)
2. www.act.org (ACT registration and ACT preparation materials)
3. www.gafutures.org (Interest Inventories, Career Search, College Search)
Mr. Springfield encourages that “ALL” parents and students start the search for scholarships now! Although students typically won’t start applying until their senior year, it’s never too early to start exploring the multitude of scholarships that are available.
Scholarships-let's get this money!!!
Counselor activities
SAT Test
Saturday, Oct 6, 2018, 07:00 AM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
FAFSA Days-all October on Tuesday and Thursday during senior advisories.
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018, 10:00 AM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
Financial Aid Night
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018, 06:00 PM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
Senior Meetings
Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, 10:00 AM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
Dual Credit Recruitment
Monday, Oct 1, 2018, 08:30 AM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
FAFSA Fridays
Friday, Oct 5, 2018, 08:00 AM
SAHS-College Career Center
FAFSA Brunch
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 AM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
PSAT test for all juniors and sophomores
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018, 09:00 AM
South Atlanta High School, Hutchens Road Southeast, Atlanta, GA, USA
College Fairs
HACU College and Career Fair
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is hosting a HACU College and Career Fair.
Open to the public. No registration required.