School Counseling Department

School Counseling Services while schools are closed

We remain committed to our students success, wellness, and college/career needs during this time that schools are closed. Please contact your counselor via email with any questions or concerns you may have. Our office hours are 10:30-noon; however, we continue to work regular school hours and will be checking and responding to emails throughout the day.

If you need to request a transcript, please email your counselor.

 

Families who don't have stable internet, Comcast is offering a program for low income families to increase access for 60 days: https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/internet-essentials-low-income-broadband-coronavirus-pandemic

Resources for families in need: http://cobbcast.cobbk12.org/?p=32140 (food, internet, crisis)

Food pick up locations (MUST and CCSD  food pantries) - http://cobbcast.cobbk12.org/?p=32208

Cobb County Resource database: http://www.cobbk12.org/FamilyResources/SearchServices.aspx

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Magnet Counselor
A-Z	Angela LaRoy	angela.laroy@cobbk12.org
9th-12th Grade (non magnet, by last name)
A-Go	Brittney Phillips	brittney.phillips@cobbk12.org
Gp-O	Colleen Garcia	colleen.garcia@cobbk12.org
P-Z	Michael Loyd	michael.loyd@cobbk12.org
Part-time	Silvia Roll	silvia.roll@cobbk12.org
Clerk
Heather Placie		heather.placie@cobbk12.org

School Social Worker

• Bethany Miller  bethany.miller@cobbk12.org

Parent Facilitator (for Spanish speaking families)

• Patty Garcia Padilla  Lourdes.GarciaPadilla@cobbk12.org

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Help is available 24/7 to assist those in crisis!

Trained counselors are available to help you! Connect with a counselor via one of the crisis lines below. 

Text line: text HELLO to 741741

Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225

National Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK  (1-800-273-8255)

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE  (1-800-784-2433)

LGBTQ Youth - The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

• TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386
• TrevorText - text START to 678678

Seniors - please complete/submit info

There are some important items we need your help to complete:

1. Submit your scholarship offers at http://bit.ly/2020schol. This includes any and all offers you have received (excluding HOPE/Zell), even if you are not accepting the scholarship or attending the school. This also includes Service Academy appointments. If you have received a full-ride and plan to use it, please be sure to indicate that as well. We want you to be recognized. Deadline: April 17. Please send any questions to Michael.Loyd@cobbk12.org 
2. Complete your required tasks in Naviance: the Senior Bridge Law Activity AND Complete Graduation Survey by April 14th. 

• Login to your Naviance account https://tinyurl.com/CCSDNaviance- (contact your counselor if you need assistance or have any questions) 
• Under "Important To Do's and Tasks" on the home page, click on each task to complete.
  • NOTE: in Step 2 of the Graduation Survey, you must mark the admissions decision for each college to which you have applied. If you have NOT applied to any schools, please mark "incomplete" under final decision
  • It is important for us to know if you do NOT currently have post-secondary plans. (For example, if you have not committed to a trade school or apprenticeship program or with another trade, enlisted in the military, or accepted to a college). This will help us plan our annual "undecided senior day."
  • In Step 3, leave the "Scholarships" info blank. (Instead, you will submit your offers via http://bit.ly/2020schol

 

 

Keeping a good mindset

10 tips to keep your mental & physical health a priority!

Juniors & Seniors - navigating the college search amidst COVID-19

I am sure you have many questions about college admissions. ‌ Here is a virtual (already recorded) discussion on navigating the college search in the midst of uncertainty due to COVID-19. Panelists include College Board, an college admissions director, and others. ‌ You can view/listen to it by going to: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3215850721973/WN_i-jDSv8ESVeE7H3fNLAzFQ

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A message from our School Social Worker: An invitation to TAC "Teen Talk"

We invite you to join our TAC " Teen Talk" this Thursday 3/26 at 12 pm. It is a chat where all Teen Advisory Council students will be able to have a safe space to talk, meet with other TAC students, hear guest speakers, and all come together for support. Please join us and relieve stress 😊

We will have a special guest Darren Waller. Darren is a NFL tight end who graduated from North Cobb High School. He plays for the Raiders and is excited about connecting with the youth. He struggled with opioid abuse and loves to share his story.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/405408453

You can also dial in using your phone.  (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

One-touch: tel:+16467493122,,405408453#

Access Code: 405-408-453

Applerouth Online Events

With so many of us working and learning from home, Applerouth is here to provide free online resources and events for students and parents. Every week you can get insights from industry experts on a variety of subjects related to the college admissions testing process. Each webinar will provide in-depth content, and all registrants will receive the recording after the webinar is complete. 

Applerouth Online Events - To view all upcoming events and to register, please visit: https://www.applerouth.com/calendar
 

Wednesday, March 25th, 8:00pm EDT - What to Do if your SAT or ACT was Canceled -  [Sign up] - If your spring SAT or ACT was canceled, please join our founder, Dr. Jed Applerouth to learn the steps you can take to make sure you are prepared once testing resumes.

Thursday, March 26th   8:00pm EDT - Study Skills for Remote Learning - So you're learning from home with little structure and organization to your day. How do you stay on task and get organized? Join expert teacher John Cadenhead to learn best practices for spacing your work, learning on your own, and getting things done in this new remote learning world. [Sign up]

Tuesday, April 7th 8:00pm EDT - SAT vs. ACT - The SAT and ACT have both experienced updates and changes in the recent years. Come learn about the main differences between the two tests, how to decide which one is better for your child, when to take them, how much to prepare for them, and more. (Sign up) 

Take an Online Practice Test - We offer online, proctored SAT and ACT practice tests every month, where your students can experience the testing environment without the pressure of an official score. Sign up for a free practice test here.

More College Admissions Related Resources

We know juniors and seniors in particular have many questions about college admissions given the current situation. Below are a couple additional resources:

 

Change is the Only Constant - great read for anyone who plans to attend or apply to college (juniors and seniors in particular) - click here

NACAC tool to help students navigate the college admission process amid coronavirus outbreak - click here

• NACAC is the National Association for College Admission Counseling. (You may be familiar with their college fairs).
• As a service to students and families, NACAC has created a new resource cataloging campus-specific changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
• The purpose of the tool—which features information from post-secondary institutions—is to make it easier for students and others to navigate the admission process during this unprecedented time of upheaval.

Seniors - important NEW info about applying to college and SAT/ACT

Click here to view details: Adjustment to USG Admissions due to SAT ACT Cancellation

Effective March 19, 2020, the Chancellor has approved the temporary adjustment of admission requirements for USG institutions in response to the cancellation of spring SAT and ACT testing dates. This adjustment is for prospective students seeking admission into associate and baccalaureate programs identified in Board of Regents’ Policy 4.2.1.1, at state colleges, state universities, comprehensive universities and research universities in the USG for the summer or fall 2020 semester. Since Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia have already admitted their freshmen classes, and have students on waiting lists, this change does not affect admissions at those institutions.

Help is available 24/7

Trained counselors are available to help you! Connect with a counselor via one of the crisis lines below. 

 

Text line: text HELLO to 741741

Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225

National Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK  (1-800-273-8255)

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE  (1-800-784-2433)

LGBTQ Youth - The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

• TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386
• TrevorText - text START to 678678

Peligros escondidos un control de la realidad

This event has been cancelled.

RSVP to attend at http://bit.ly/rsvp323

Hidden Dangers: A Reality Check on Sex Trafficking

RSVP to attend at http://bit.ly/rsvp323

This is an importnat community event for both middle AND high school students, as well as parents.

Parents - if you child has a cell phone or is online, please come to this important forum on March 23 @ 6:30 PM at KMHS.

Elective Registration Begins 3/6

Elective registration and core verification will be March 6-13. Students will receive instructions tomorrow in class.

All waivers, acceleration and correction forms can be found at https://kmhs.typepad.com/curriculum/ and are due by March 13.

Magnet students - please refer to Edmodo post from Mrs. LaRoy (will post later today) related to registration. Same deadlines apply.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: College 101 Session

What: A free and bilingual workshop where you will receive valuable information about how to prepare, plan, and pay for a college education

Space is limited! All participants must register and arrive on time to ensure admittance. Register at https://www.hsf.net/event-calendar

Location: North Cobb High School (3400 Old 41 Hwy, Kennesaw, GA 30144)

For more info click below:

• Download College 101 Atlanta Spring 2020 - English
• Download College 101 Atlanta Spring 2020 - Spanish

SENIORS - Valdosta State University is waiving application fee

Valdosta State University is WAIVING application fees from 2/15 - 2/23. 

You can access their GA Futures application through their website. Once you have completed the application, the only payment option will be the waived fee.

Cobb County School Psychological Services, School Counselors, School Social Workers and North Cobb High School are hosting a viewing of the IndieFlix Angst

• For details: Download Angst flyer 
• Video that describes the impact this film had on parents, staff, and students: https://vimeo.com/251237659
• February 26 @ North Cobb High School
• The goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst screens around the world. The film and  corresponding materials provide tools, resources and above all, hope.

QUEST College Fair is coming soon!!

QUEST College Fair will be hosted at Hillgrove High School on March 17th.

For details, colleges attending, and breakout sessions: https://sites.google.com/site/questcollegefair/

Download QUEST Flyer 2020

Download QUEST 2020 Spanish Flyer

Understanding your PSAT Scores

Applerouth came out and did a fantastic presentation on understanding your PSAT scores and also discussed ACT and SAT. Click here to Download Applerouth PSAT presentation_2020

Junior Day @ Georgia College

Georgia College is proud to host Junior Day, a visitation day for rising high school seniors to learn the "ins and outs" of the college search process.

Saturday, February 29 from 9:30-3:30

To register and for more info: www.gcsu.edu/juniorday

 

Your HOPE GPA is updated!

HOPE GPAs have been updated to included fall semester grades. Students can view their HOPE GPA on gafutures.org. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so, to check your HOPE GPA.

HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship requirements and details are also available on gafutures.org.