School Counseling Department

Have questions about your college applications or how to request transcripts or teacher recs in Naviance? Need help with your college or scholarship application essays?

The Writing Center is open Tuesdays & Thursdays:  7:30-8:15 AM and 3:45-4:30 PM

What can they help with?

• Writing assignments
• College/scholarship essays
• Resumes
• Class projects
• Reading strategies for assigned readings

 

A counselor will be in the Writing Center the following days for drop-in questions about your college applications and how to use Naviance (in particular, how to request transcripts and teacher letters of rec):

• Thurs, Sept 5, PM only
• Thurs, Sept 12, both AM and PM
• Thurs, Sept 19 both AM and PM
• Thurs, Oct 3 both AM and PM
• Tues, Oct 8, AM only

Additional dates TBD

 

Remember, for transcript requests and counselor letters of rec you must ALSO stop by the Counseling Office to fill out your transcript/recommendation request card. Transcript fee: $2 each.

Dawgs for Diabetes Awareness at UGA

What:  A chance for high school students with Type 1 diabetes and their families who are interested in attending college to learn a little bit more about diabetes in college.

The tour will provide resources through a presentation, several inspiring speakers (students, alumni, authors, UGA staff, parents, and more), resource booths set up by important departments of UGA (including the disability resource center, the career center, food services, school departments, and more), panels, and an optional tour. Our panels are the most important part because this is where students and parents get to ask our students and parents any questions they may have.

When: Sunday, October 20th in Athens, Georgia on UGA's campus from 11 to 3 PM. It is free for students and their families and includes lunch and a shirt.

You do not have to be considering UGA to come to the tour! Anyone who is considering attending college is welcome.

Register to attend:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kuZ7RVSxUlwqYlhjDw7TQ_W783Lg1ZmJ-hhWmG334_A/edit

Noche de Padres/Parent Night

HoPe (Hispanic Organization for Promoting Education) will be hosting a Parent Night at the Consulate of Mexico on September 25th from 6-8 PM. This is open to all and one does not need to be part of HoPe or have a chapter to attend. 

Address:  1700 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Info to be covered: what students should be doing at their grade level, scholarships, FAFSA, and what undocumented/DACA students should be doing to prepare for college

Click here for flyer (Spanish)

Click here for flyer (English)

ASVAB Registration

KMHS is proud to announce that all 11^th graders not signed up to take the PSAT/NMSQT will take the ASAVB on October 16^th. The ASVAB is a timed, multi-aptitude test that scores 4 different areas: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge.

Seniors interested in taking the ASVAB should sign up in the Counseling Office.

Junior Parent Night

We will host Junior Parent Night on Monday, September 30th from 6:30-7:30 PM in the cafeteria.  This presentation will provide important information and will kick off junior advisement. Parents will receive notification of their students appointment date and time; students will receive a reminder pass the day of their appointment.

Spanish Speaking college Panel Night @ Hillgrove High School

Hillgrove High School will host a college panel night for Spanish speakers on Tuesday, September 10 @ 7 PM in their cafeteria.

For details, including colleges attending, click here: Download Feria Universitaria Dos

Choosing the Right College Fit presentation (hosted @ Lassiter High School)

When: Wednesday, September 18 @ 7 PM

Where: Lassiter High School Concert Hall

Download Choosing the Right College Fit_flyer for more info.

Hear an expert in the field of college admissions discuss an overview of the higher education landscape in America that will help families think about how to keep everything in perspective, put the best foot forward, and have meaningful conversations along the way.  

PSAT Registration for Juniors

PSAT registration for juniors is now open!

• Register online at https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/111739
• Deadline to register is 9/18/2019
• Cost: $20 (a limited number of fee waivers are available for eligible students)
• Test date: Wednesday, 10/16/19 (first half of the school day)
• Location:  KMHS

Why take the PSAT? It enters you into the National Merit Scholarship competition, required for the Governor's Honors Program, is great practice for the SAT, and you receive customized online tutorial via Khan Academy

Please contact Mrs. Colleen Garcia at Colleen.Garcia@cobbk12.org if you have questions. A limited number of fee waivers are available for students who qualify (free/reduced lunch)

Taking SAT practice tests on Khan Academy is a great way to prep for the PSAT! 

 

Juniors who opt to not take the PSAT will take the ASVAB.  The ASVAB is an aptitude test that: helps identify your skills and abilities, provides Career Exploration information, links achievement with interest, assists in planning work related courses, helps you identify a potential career path, does NOT obligate students to the military.

Info for Parents of Seniors

For the powerpoint and handouts from Senior Parent Night -  and additional info please click here.

College Panel Night @ KMHS

Learn about various types of colleges, admission requirements, financial aid and scholarships

When: Thursday, September 12 in the KMHS theater

• 6 PM - reps available in theater lobby
• 6:30 PM - panel discussion begins

Colleges: Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia College (GCSU), Georgia Highlands College, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, University of Alabama, University of West Georgia

Download College Panel Night Flyer_2019

Dual Enrollment Summit & Info Sessions

KMHS students interested in dual enrollment must attend a mandatory info session prior to meeting with a counselor.  There will be several info sessions throughout the semester.  You must either attend a session hosted by KMHS or the CCSD Dual Enrollment Summit.

Upcoming is the CCSD Dual Enrollment Summit on September 4th at the Cobb Civic Center.  Click here for important details and to download the Dual Enrollment Flyer. This is a great opportunity to learn general info about dual enrollment and speak to colleges about the program. This will be the only group meeting offered this school year that gives access to these colleges in one place. 

Info session dates hosted at KMHS: Download DE Info Session flyer 2020

 

Teen Volunteer Opportunity at the Southern Museum

The Southern Museum is excited to announce that we are currently recruiting high school students, ages 16-18, for our Teen Volunteer Program!  Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn more about the Museum, including trains and the Civil War, and share their knowledge with museum visitors of all ages. We especially invite students looking to develop their leadership skills, practice communication and teamwork, and who are exploring career options. This is the perfect opportunity to earn volunteer hours while doing something meaningful! 

Volunteers will be trained to facilitate hands-on activity stations in the Museum for visitors. These stations focus on a variety of history and science concepts, like Civil War music, how trains are made, or how pistons work. Each station has a few hands-on activities to illustrate new concepts, plus volunteers are able to share new facts and knowledge with visitors. We will train and coach volunteers through this process, so no need to be nervous!

Interested teens should head to our website to apply: www.southernmuseum.org/volunteer .  Applications are due by 5pm on Wednesday, September 4. 

Dangers of Youth Vaping Q&A

Harrison High School is hosting a parent night:  Dangers of Youth Vaping Q&A

Tuesday, August 20 @ 6 PM

Performing Arts building

For details, click here click here

Senior Lessons & Parent Night

Counselors will begin visiting senior classes tomorrow to present information on the college application process, post-secondary options, and how to request transcripts/letters of rec.

Senior Parent Night Presentation will be Thursday, August 22 @ 6:15 PM in the cafeteria.

Seeking applicants for the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his 2019-20 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools. Members will also engage in community service projects to benefit Georgia students and schools.

https://www.gadoe.org/Pages/Student-Advisory-Council.aspx

Upcoming College Fairs and Info Sessions

Peachstate Tour (click link for entire schedule and to register to attend)

• August 26 @ North Cobb High School

Probe College Fairs (click link for entire tour schedule)

• Mon, Sept 9 from 6-8 PM @ Marietta High School
• Tues, Sept 10 from 6-8 PM @ Paulding County High School

NACAC STEM College & Career Fair (click link for schools attending and details)

• Sunday, Sept 29 from 1-4 PM @ Georgia Institute of Technology (McCamish Pavilion)

Naviance Info & Requesting Transcripts/Recommendations

Seniors - transcript requests for colleges and teacher letters of recommendation must be submitted through Naviance.  Please see below for instructions to help guide you.  

Please note:  transcript requests involve a 3 step process:

1. Submit your request in Naviance
2. Complete your transcript request card in the Counseling Office
3. Give your card to our clerk and pay transcript fee

Official transcript fee:  $2 each

KMHS process - how to request transcripts and letters of recommendation - Download 2019-2020_ How to request transcripts.rec.etc

For helpful Naviance resources and instructions, click here.

 

 

If you are in grades 9-11 and need an official transcript, please submit your request in the Counseling Office.  

 

Info for seniors

Attention seniors:

Senior letters and graduation status reports will be distributed through homeroom tomorrow.  Dual enrollment or taking all online courses?  Your letter will be mailed home.  

Senior parent night - August 22 @ 6:15 PM.  Info regarding the college application process, post secondary, financial aid, and use of Naviance will be discussed.

Counselors will visit senior classes the last 2 weeks of this month to cover the same information.

Naviance - Great tool that is a career and college readiness program!

Cobb County students may now access the new Naviance College and Career Readiness program. Students may begin to explore both college and career options and opportunities this summer. Access is easy for current Cobb County students. Please use the following guides to access your account:

• CCSD Naviance Student Login Quick Guide
•  CCSD Student eDocs Guide

To learn more about Cobb's selection of Naviance to support all students, click here: http://cobbcast.cobbk12.org/?p=28196

 

Seniors will use Naviance to request teacher recommendations and request transcripts.  Specific instructions coming soon.

Who is my counselor?

Welcome to a new school year!  To better balance counselor caseloads, we have made adjustments to the alpha split.  

Click here to see who your counselor is and how to contact your counselor.  

Students may stop by the Counseling Office before or after school, or during lunch to speak with their counselor or request an appointment.