COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
EFFINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ECHS?
2/1 - 2/28 - Senior Dues - $95
2/1 - Grad Bash Payment #3 Due to Kelly Tours
2/3 - 2/7 - National School Counseling Week
2/4 - ASVAB
2/5 - Accuplacer
2/5 - Spring Pictures
2/7 - Class of 2020 Meeting @ 9:30 a.m.
2/7 - Gulfstream Youth Apprenticeship Program Application Materials Due to Mrs. Griffin
2/8 - ACT
2/12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
2/12 - Social Media Awareness Night @ 6:00 p.m.
2/13 - Professional Development Day - STUDENT HOLIDAY
2/14 - 2/17 - Winter Holidays - NO SCHOOL
2/24 - FAFSA Completion Night #2 @ 6:00 p.m.
2/25 - Rising Freshman Night @ 6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
School Counselors Celebrate During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3–7, 2020
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 3–7, 2020, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
“School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, postsecondary options and social/emotional skills,” said Kwok-Sze Wong, Ed.D., ASCA executive director. “School counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.”
More than 100,000 school counselors nationwide will be participating in the week’s festivities. Many schools will be hosting special events and activities to call attention to the countless benefits of a comprehensive school counseling program.
Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on ASCA’s website, www.schoolcounselor.org.
Social Media Awareness Night
All Effingham County students and their parents are invited to attend this informational meeting. FBI agents will be present to discuss how social media is contributing to cyberbullying and crimes against children and teens.
Presentation Topics Include
Cyberbullying
Social Media & Internet Safety
Human Trafficking
Sextortion
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020, 06:00 PM
Effingham County High School, Georgia 119, Springfield, GA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 9TH GRADE?
Rising Freshman Night
Eighth grade students and parents are invited to attend! Ninth grade, CTAE, and ECCA teachers will be in the gym lobby at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions about high school courses and programs. The general information session will be in the ECHS cafeteria.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 06:00 PM
Effingham County High School, Georgia 119, Springfield, GA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 10TH GRADE?
Dual Enrollment - 2020-2021 School Year
Those interested in Dual Enrollment should continue working on their Dual Enrollment Checklist. Please remember one step is to obtain the Dual Enrollment Student Participation Agreement from Mrs. Ramsey. Please see her ASAP if you need to complete that step!
SIGN UP FOR REMIND!
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 11TH GRADE?
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 12TH GRADE?
FAFSA Completion Night #2
Information pertaining to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be presented to 12th grade students and parents during the FAFSA Completion Night. The event will be held in the ECHS Media Center.
Please contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes with any questions regarding the event.
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 06:00 PM
Effingham County High School, Georgia 119, Springfield, GA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Destination:Coastal
SCAD Day
Open House
JCB Apprenticeship Career Fair
JCB is seeking the best and brightest for career opportunities. They seek individuals with enthusiasm, determination and a commitment to learn in order to be future leaders of JCB.
RSVP by Friday, February 7, 2020 to:
In order to apply for the apprentice program, you must bring: letter of interest, resume, and transcript to the job fair.
Friday, Feb 21, 2020, 08:30 AM
2000 Bamford Boulevard, Pooler, GA, USA
COLLEGE AND CAREER - TESTING DATES AND RESOURCES
ASVAB
February 4, 2020
March 2, 2020
ACCUPLACER
February 5, 2020
March 4, 2020
TEEN MAZE
The 2020 Teen Maze event will be held at the Effingham County Recreation Department. The dates of the event are as follows:
Monday, April 20, 2020 - Community night (community has the opportunity to find out what the Teen Maze is about) - Effingham County Recreation department
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - ECHS 10th grade students
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - SEHS and STEM 10th grade students
If you have any questions regarding Teen Maze, please contact your school social worker, Dr. Jackie Brown.
PERSONAL WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Counseling Department Contact Information
Mrs. Aurelia Moss - amoss@effingham.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Natalie Ramsey - nramsey@effingham.k12.ga.us
Dr. April Sikes-Brown - asikesbrown@effngham.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Denise Stevens, Registrar - dstevens@effingham.k12.ga.us
Dr. Jackie Brown, Social Worker - jbrown@effingham.k12.ga.us
Newsletter Contact
Email: asikesbrown@effingham.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.effinghamschools.com/domain/280
Location: Effingham County High School, Georgia 119, Springfield, GA, USA
Phone: 912-754-6404