Counseling Powerpoint

1. School Counseling Support for
CCCEPA Students
Mrs. Candice Goldman, M.Ed., Ed.S.
Professional School Counselor

2. Yesterday’s “Guidance Counselor” vs. Today’s
“School Counselor”
 Guidance Counselor
 Reactive
 Services to a few
 Impact measured
by feelings and
perception
 Counselors in
isolation
 School Counselor
 Proactive/Data Driven
 Services to ALL
 Impact measured via data
 Essential role in the school
improvement process
 Develops, manages, and evaluates a
comprehensive school counseling
program

3. Accessibility
 Email: Candice.Goldman@cobbk12.org
 Student appointments: goldmanphs.youcanbook.me
 Phone: 770-819-2521 ext 074

4. Appointment Scheduler
Designed for students.
Prefer for parents to
email me to book
appointments so that I
can make sure to block
off more time in my
schedule!

5. Ways to stay informed….
 Ms. Goldman’s website:
goldmanphs.educatorpages.com
(Under Construction)

6. Counselor REMIND
 9th graders: @pacouns22
 10th graders: @pacouns21
 11th graders: @pacouns20
 12th graders: @pacouns19
 Text grade level code to the number 81010
 You’ll receive a welcome text from Remind.
If anyone has trouble with 81010, you can try texting the code to (503)
400-7155.

7. Academic Plan
Three ways to earn credits to meet
high school graduation
requirements:
1. In the classrooms at PHS
2. High School Level virtual
programs (Cobb Virtual
Academy or Georgia Virtual
School)
3. Approved Dual Enrollment
programs (either in a face to
face setting or online)

8. Subject Credits Needed Details
English 4 - 9th grade Literature
- American Literature
- Two other English courses
Math 4 - Algebra
- Geometry
- Alg 2
- One more Math course
Science 4 - Biology
- Chemistry or Env Sci
- Physics or Physical Sci
- One more Science
Social Studies 3 - World History
- US History
- Economics/US Govt
Health 0.5
Personal Fitness 0.5
Foreign Language or
Fine Arts or CTAE
3 Two credits of the same
Foreign Language needed for
universities
Other Electives 4 PA classes count here too

9. TYPICAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE
FALL SEMESTER
1. ELECTIVE
2. ENGLISH
3. ELECTIVE
4. SCIENCE
SPRING SEMESTER
1. MATH
2. ELECTIVE
3. ELECTIVE
4. SOCIAL STUDIES

10. PA STUDENT SCHEDULE (MAJOR ONLY)
 FALL SEMESTER
1. MAJOR
2. ENGLISH
3. ELECTIVE
4. SCIENCE
 SPRING SEMESTER
1. MAJOR
2. ELECTIVE
3. SOCIAL STUDIES
4. MATH

11. PA SCHEDULE (MAJOR/MINOR)
 FALL SEMESTER
1. MAJOR
2. ENGLISH
3. MATH
4. MINOR
 SPRING SEMESTER
1. MAJOR
2. SCIENCE
3. SOCIAL STUDIES
4. MINOR

12. DOUBLE MINOR
 FALL SEMESTER
1. ENGLISH
2. MAJOR
3. MINOR
4. MINOR
 SPRING SEMESTER
1. MATH
2. MAJOR
3. MINOR
4. MINOR

13. Cobb Virtual Academy and Georgia Virtual
School
Cobb Virtual Academy
Just like classes taken at the local school during the Fall and Spring terms, there is no charge
for courses taken as part of a student's regular school day (state-funded school schedule).
Courses taken in addition to the regular school day and all summer term courses are tuition
courses. Tuition is $275 for a .5 unit course and $550 for a 1.0 unit course.
http://www.cobbk12.org/schools/cobbvirtualacademy/
Georgia Virtual School
Public school students: Local schools will pay tuition and fees for students enrolled in a GaVS
course that is part of the student's regular school day. Tuition Schedule
High school A or B course: $250 tuition
High school AB course: $500 tuition
http://gavirtualschool.org/

14. Dual Enrollment
STEPS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT
You can learn more about colleges that offer dual enrollment here: www.gafutures.org. I have listed the steps for the two most commonly used colleges here at PHS. THERE
ARE MANY OTHER SCHOOLS THAT OFFER DUAL ENROLLMENT OPTIONS!
Step 1: Choose a College
Georgia Military College Chattahoochee Technical College
Step 2: Take the Accuplacer
Both schools will come to PHS to offer this test a few times each school year; listen to announcements for
dates
Step 3: Apply to the College's DE
program
When you take the Accuplacer with GMC, they will
walk you through the application
Apply here:
http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/deadmissions/
Step 4: Meet with the Dual
Counselor
During this time, Mrs. Goldman will give you the Student Participation form and guide you through
options. Email Mrs. Goldman at candice.goldman@cobbk12.org for an appointment.
Step 5: Complete the Student
Participation Agreement
Student, parent, & counselor signs form. Return to
Ms. Goldman. She will then scan and submit it to
GMC.
Student, parent, & counselor sign form. Student
uploads Student Participation Agreement here:
http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/deadmissions/
Step 6: Complete the DE Funding
Application
IMPORTANT! This must be completed prior to starting classes so that the course is paid for! SEE BACK
THIS PAPER FOR STEP BY STEP FUNDING APP INSTRUCTIONS
Step 7: Continue to check your email;
both your PERSONAL and YOUR
COLLEGE EMAIL
You will be contacted by the schools regarding IMPORTANT information! (ex. Orientation information,
to access your course, etc.) Ms. Goldman can help guide you, but YOU ARE NOW A COLLEGE STUDENT
ONCE YOU BEGIN TAKING DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES! It is important that you take these courses
seriously and reach out to your COLLEGE advisor when you have questions or concerns about your
PAY ATTENTION TO REGISTRATION/WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES!
Refer to handout for step by step
process

17. Accuplacer
Chatt Tech is scheduled to be here to test on 9/20 and 10/16;
sign up via QR code on flyer
If interested in signing up for GMC Accuplacer, please sign list;
date to follow

18. College Planning
Resources for the College Application Process:
 College Search Engine: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
 Information on GA schools, info on HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships, and where to check your
HOPE GPA: https://www.gafutures.org/
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (WILL OPEN OCTOBER 1st): https://fafsa.ed.gov/

19. College Planning, continued
 Scholarship Search Website: https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/
 Common Application (allows you to apply to several colleges on one website):
https://www.commonapp.org/
 SAT vs ACT: https://magoosh.com/hs/act/2016/act-vs-sat-infographic/
 SAT prep: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
 ACT prep: https://academy.act.org/

20. College Planning: 9th/10th grade
 https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFuture-College-Planning-
9th-10th-Graders.pdf
 Main highlights:
 Begin with the end in mind
 GPA does matter during these years
 Get involved

21. College Planning: 11th grade
 https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/BigFuture-College-Planning-
Calendar-Juniors.pdf
 Main Highlights:
 College Exploration
 PSAT/SAT/ACT
 Can create your Common App account; essays are released the summer before 12th grade

22. College Planning: 12th grade
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/timeline-12-grade
 Main highlights:
 Start applications EARLY; be aware of deadlines
 If need a letter of recommendation, contact Ms. Goldman at least two weeks prior to due date!
 Pay attention to SAT/ACT dates for testing early in your Senior year

23. Other College Resources
 Pebblebrook Counseling Blog: https://pebblebrookcollege.weebly.com/
 Information on College Visits
 PHS College Fair – Oct. 18th
 PROBE College Fair – Oct. 1st @ Douglasville Conference Center
 PA College Fair – Oct. 29th @ Cobb Energy Center
 Other individual PA visits posted under “Current Students” on PA website

24. Developing a Comprehensive School
Counseling Program for PA Students
Peer mentoring program through advisement time
Monthly coffee with the counselor meetings
Other feedback, please give via survey
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WELCOME AND SUPPORT!