Counseling

Applerouth College Panel

Join Admissions Officers from George Washington University and Georgia Tech to discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on College Admission and Testing

Apr 21 at 8:00pm 

Online event 
Register online: https://www.applerouth.com/calendar 

Enter Event code: M391816

Join our panel of experts as we discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the college search and admission process for the Classes of 2021 and beyond.

Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Institute of Technology; Carol Lee Conchar, Regional Director of Admissions at George Washington University; and Ginger Fay, former Senior Admissions Officer at Duke University will discuss topics such as:

As standardized test dates are postponed, will institutions place greater weight on grade point average (GPA) and strength of schedule? What other factors may have increased weight?

As high schools remain closed and learning moves online, how will students' grades from this year be perceived?

With campus closures limiting students' ability to visit colleges and participate in events, how can students demonstrate interest and learn which school is best for them?

Scholarship Spotlight

2020 Joyce Hawkins Scholarship- Cumming Civitan Club is awarding two $2000.00 scholarships this year to seniors attending  Forsyth County High Schools.This scholarship award is built around community service and good citizenship. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2020. Application and information HERE.

Several other local scholarships are due in April, and we would like to encourage senior students to checkout the list on our webpage: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=51301

College/Military Visits

While we are in a virtual setting, the colleges around America are, too! Do you want something different to “do” or a new place to “visit” with your teen? Most colleges are now offering virtual tours and some are even offering Q&A or 1:1 meetings with admissions offices “virtually”! This is a great time to explore and make the most of your virtual learning experience.

YouScience

YouScience is an aptitude and interest assessment that all of our students can access to assist with Career Exploration. This unique assessment can allow students to not only find careers of interest, but also ones that utilize their unique skills. We recommend that every student take this exam to make sure that they are aligning their courses and postsecondary plans with their career goals. Here are the instructions for login:

1. Get into Infinite Campus
2. Click on More
3. Click on SLDS portal
4. Click on My Career Plan
5. Click on Go to YouScience
6. Create your student account

The assessment will take about 1.5 hours, but it can be done in “chunks”. It consists of several 7-10 minute “brain games”, so make sure your student is in a quiet space so that they get the optimal results.

Scheduling

• The Forsyth County School’s Dual Enrollment Deadline has been extended to May 15^th. Many schools are longer using admissions tests to determine eligibility, but this is based on each institution. To apply, students must send in an application, send transcripts by paying $4.25 on myPaymentsPlus and emailing the receipt to Ms. Santiago at ssantiago@forsyth.k12.ga.us, and send test scores (if you have them). If you are applying to a technical school and they will accept PSAT scores, email Mrs. Spurlock at cspurlock@forsyth.k12.ga.us so that she can send them securely to the college(s). Once a student is accepted into a college, they need to contact their counselor to set up a parent/guardian meeting to finalize courses and review the DE program.
• The portal will open for “View Only” from March 31^st- April 2^nd so that students can view their finalized courses for the 2020-2021 school year.

COVID-19 Parent Resources

Here are some tips for parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://files.constantcontact.com/e9cb1abc001/be0bc3a9-b3c2-4fbb-9e69-86fe58bdc2f3.pdf

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Counseling Website

Applerouth Online Events

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

Tuesday, March 24th   8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST
ACT 101: Everything You Need to Know About the ACT
An Applerouth expert will review test structure, content, and how to develop a focused test-prep plan for the ACT. [Sign up]

Wednesday, March 25th   8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
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 / 5:00pm PDT
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]

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. 

AP Students and Parents,  

Due to the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, College Board has made changes to Advanced Placement (AP) testing for the spring of 2020.

• AP testing has NOT been cancelled; however, traditional face-to-face exam administration at schools WILL NOT TAKE PLACE.
• AP exams will be taken at-home (virtual/on-line exams).
• For each AP subject, there will be 2 different testing dates, one in early May and one in late May. Students will have the option to select their testing date. Each exam will now last 45 minutes and will contain free-response only.
• Students wishing to cancel their AP testing may do so WITHOUT any cancelation fees assessed. Refunds for cancelled AP tests will be given in June.
• In conjunction with the Forsyth County Schools AP teachers, College Board will be providing free remote learning resources.
• Forsyth County Schools AP teachers will be in contact with students about changes to the tests, test prep etc.
• The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will be on each AP Exam, and additional testing details will be available by April 3^rd.
• Students will receive College Board updates via email.  Students should check the College Board platform to be sure their contact information is up-to-date.

For more information about changes to AP testing, please visit College Board’s website:  https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update

RSVP HERE

DHS needs business/industry volunteers to assist junior and senior career pathway students and internship students in a professional mock interview experience!  It truly is a lot of fun!

Visit https://conta.cc/2NMvbOV to volunteer! 

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night - Presentation

For the presentation given at the Rising 9th Grade Parent Nights click HERE

Presentation found HERE

10^th Grade Status Meeting

Please join the Denmark High School Counselors for 10^th Grade Status meetings in January and February. These meetings will cover college search/applications, financial aid, HOPE/Zell scholarships, graduation checks, and transcripts. We will start in a group presentation and break-out into small groups for questions and answers. They will be held in the DHS Café at times based on alpha-from last names. A Spanish translator will be available for the 10:00am session on February 6th. We strongly encourage all parents/guardians of 10^th grade students to attend! 

Schedule below:

Jan 23^rd  Burnell

                9:00am A-B

                10:00am C-DAV

Jan 28^th  Spurlock

                9:00am DAW-GO

                10:00am GR-JAD

Jan 30^th  Hollis

                9:00am JAE- LA

                10:00am LE-MOR

Feb 5^th   Farnum

                9:00am SCH-TAN

                10:00am TAU-Z

Feb 6^th Giraldo’s Caseload

                9:00 am MOS-PI

                10:00am PO-SA + Spanish Speakers

If you have any questions, please contact your counselor at Denmark High School.

UGA Young Scholars Program

The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a premier six-week internship program for Georgia’s high school juniors and seniors interested in exploring Science, Technology, and Math through research in agricultural, food and environmental sciences. The 2020 YSP summer internship program will be held June 1 to July 10, 2020 on the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Athens, Griffin and Tifton campuses. This program is delivered through the Office of Diversity Affairs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 

The Young Scholars Program has three goals: (1) expose Georgia’s high school students to research and careers in agricultural sciences (2) recruit students to UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and (3) increase exposure and cultivate interests in agricultural sciences among students from underrepresented minority populations. We welcome all students to apply. 

Application requirements are as follows:
•    Complete and submit the online application by January 31, 2020
•    Two letters of recommendation from science or math teachers by January 31, 2020
•    One official school transcript by January 31, 2020

UGA VetCamp 2020

Now accepting applications to VetCAMP 2020, which is scheduled for June 7-13, 2020. This program is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors and rising college freshmen to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path. It’s a great experience and the students have a lot of fun while also learning about the profession.

The application for VetCAMP 2020 is available now on our website. All application materials must be received by Friday, January 24, 2020. Please share this information with any qualified students who may be interested in veterinary medicine.

The cost of attending the program is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction and social activities. Financial assistance is available to participants with demonstrated need. Students who are accepted into VetCAMP may request a financial assistance application by emailing us at vetcamp@uga.edu. They may also reach out to that email address with any general questions that they have regarding the program.

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/UiWu78QaRBXEAF816

Georgia State Presidential Scholarship Webinar

Register Here

Are you a parent or guardian of an underclassmen and wondering what you can do to help your student be successful in high school? We would love for you to join us on Tuesday, August 27^th at 6pm in the theater. Below are the topics we will be covering:

• Bell schedule and tutorials
• Credits & Grade reporting
• Credit weighting
• GPA (cumulative vs. core)
• Graduation requirements
• What types of courses your student has access to in high school
• Testing- SAT/ACT/PSAT
• Hope and Zell Miller Scholarships
• Extra help opportunities
• Alternative schooling options

Presentation can be found HERE

*Applerouth will be hosting free PSAT strategy sessions and practice tests to help students prepare for the upcoming October PSAT.  Sessions will be offered from September 21 - October 12. To sign up, please visit applerouth.com/preprally.

Senior Info Night/Student Seminars

DHS Counseling Department will be hosting Senior Information Night on August 20^th at 6pm in the theater. We will be covering graduation information, the college admissions process, gap year programs, apprenticeships, the military, and financial aid. We would love for both students and parents/guardians to be in attendance. Ms. Giraldo will be in attendance to translate for any Spanish speaking families.

We will be disseminating the same information to the students at school on August 19^th 1^st-7^th period. If your student attends DHS for English, they will automatically receive this information. If your student is participating in an online English class or dual enrollment class, we would like you to encourage them to attend one of the 7 sessions in the theater on August 19^th.

Applerouth will be hosting practice tests for the SAT and ACT on August 17^th, September 21^st, October 19^th, February 22^nd, and March 28^th at Denmark High School!

Students can take a full-length proctored mock SAT or ACT for $10! Afterwards students will receive a detailed score report that highlights their strengths and areas for growth. Students will also receive access to an exclusive online Strategy Session led by a top tutor.

Forsyth County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in employment decisions or educational programs and activities.