Dual Enrollment Interest Meeting

Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 6 p.m.

This mandatory meeting is for all students and parents interested in participating in the dual enrollment program for the 2024-2025 school year. Dual enrollment is an option for 11^th and 12^th grade students. The meeting presentation will be uploaded to the counseling website after the meeting, but it's imperative that students/parents attend this meeting for live interaction and Q&A. 

Please begin researching the college admission requirements for dual enrollment. Some colleges will require a SAT or ACT score and if so, students need to register now for either the February ACT or March SAT in order to have scores back in time for their application.

NOTE: Georgia State is now test optional for students who have a 3.2 core GPA (Perimeter locations) and a 3.4 core GPA (Atlanta downtown location). If a student doesn't meet that GPA but has at least a 3.0 core, they will need either the SAT or ACT scores. 

Course advisement with 10^th and 11^th grade students took place recently through their English classes and concludes this week with the 9^th grade classes. Students who were absent during advisement will attend the make-up session next week during BDT in the cafeteria. 

NOTE: Parents/students should not make any changes to the Academic Planner in Infinite Campus. Students will complete this task with their counselor to avoid scheduling errors.  Parents can review the advisement presentations on the counseling website below. A course verification form will be sent home in late February. This will list the classes the student selected during advisement. Any changes/updates can be made at that time. 

DIPLOMA ORDER

Seniors, it's time for us to order your diploma! Please take a moment to verify the spelling of your first, middle, and last name, and suffix (if applicable) as listed in Infinite Campus. The name on your diploma must match your name as listed on your birth certificate. No nicknames. No middle name omissions. No changes to your legal name unless your name has been legally changed (documentation required). If your name has a suffix, please confirm that it is listed.

DUE DATE: JANUARY 31, 2024
 
Please use the link below to verify the spelling of your name for the diploma.

https://forms.office.com/r/RXj9fcSSy7

NOTE: Only reply per student is needed. Parents, please do not submit if your student has already done so. Duplicate entries can lead to errors. Thank you. 

MID-YEAR TRANSCRIPTS

• Transcripts have been updated to reflect first semester grades. Please request a mid-year transcript if a college you have applied to requires or requests it. Counselors will not automatically send mid-year reports or mid-year transcripts for seniors. You must request a mid-year transcript by Feb. 1, 2024. The transcript feature has been activated in Naviance that allows you to request a mid-year transcript.
• Complete all of the tasks that have been assigned to you in Naviance. You will not be cleared to pick up your cap & gown until it's done.
• Continue to search for scholarships!
• Submit your college applications as soon as possible! 
• If there are colleges on your Colleges I'm Applying To list that you are no longer applying to, email your counselor so that we can remove those colleges from your list.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The new FAFSA is available now. All students seeking any type of financial assistance/aid for college, including the HOPE scholarship, will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can access the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

GA ScholarRecognition for Class of 2024

Through the GeorgiaScholarprogram, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Students eligible for GeorgiaScholarrecognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home. GeorgiaScholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads during the four years of high school; who performed excellently in all courses; who successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities; and who have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools. Each GeorgiaScholar receives a seal for his or her diploma. There is no monetary award associated with this recognition.

The CHS Counseling Department encourages all eligible seniors to apply for this honor and recognition.  In addition to the above stated criteria, students should meet the following criteria:

• Minimum combined SAT score of 1360 at one test sitting, or a composite ACT score of 31 at one test sitting
• Minimum non-weighted, cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher in core courses
• Registered to vote if a United States citizen and 18 years of age on or before March 1, 2024
• Evidence of self-esteem and concern for others, documented in a letter of reference from an adult outside of the school or family
• Participation in at least 3 different competitive interscholastic activities
• Leadership in a minimum of 2 different organizations sponsored by the school
• Leadership in a minimum of 2 different organizations outside the school

The DCSD will submit applications on behalf of interested students. Students should not submit the application using the link posted on the GA DOE website. Students must the link posted below. Interested students can access the electronic application here: 

 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iiMrMYPAwUGhi3NrAmlvefjpyhWzxstDjeWrBFBRSudUOFNQMjIzVExaUEVFUzBYSFYzVTFOVFpUMi4u

The deadline for submission of the application using the link above is February 9, 2024. 

If you have any questions about the program, please visit the GA Dept. of Education website.

CHS Class of 2024, check HERE often for Senior Class updates.

Please bookmark the following sites:

http://bit.ly/CHS23_24English - English

http://bit.ly/CHS23_24Spanish  - Spanish

Associated Credit Union is dedicated to helping children and families succeed. In fact, serving our community is a critical part of our mission and vision. Now in its fourth year, the Ronald K. Ford Memorial scholarship awards to high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in school and within our community. $2,500 scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who plan on pursuing higher education. Seniors please submit your applications by 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Eligibility, guidelines, and the full application can be found using the link below:

Associated Credit Union 2024 Scholarship Application 

The Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2016 honoring Gene Higginbotham, who dedicated 50 years to the pest management industry and Northeast Georgia communities. The scholarship is funded by American Pest Control. American Pest Control was founded by Gene Higginbotham in 1971 after working for years in the pest control industry. He used his experience and wisdom to build a company that always puts the customer's needs first, creating a family-owned business that has thrived for over 50 years.  Now his children, Laurie and Scott, continue the mission their father started, by serving clients with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Thank you for your interest in the Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship. The number of scholarships will be determined by funds available and the scholarship committee. Each American Pest Control location will have one or more applicants chosen from the communities they serve. Applicants will be firmly held to the grade point average criteria and deadline as listed below. If selected, proof of full-time enrollment in a secondary learning institution will be required.

APPLICANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must have been accepted to an accredited college or university. 

Applicant must have at least a 3.0 high school cumulative grade point average (equivalent to a B average) and a 900 combined SAT score and/or ACT score of 17.

An application for the scholarship must be completed along with a letter of recommendation from a teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor, or community leader.

Applicant must reside in an American Pest Control service location. Service areas can be found at www.ampest.com.

APPLICANT SHOULD PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH THEIR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED:

Copy of most recent official high school transcript. 

Completed application and recommendation letter.  

Letter of acceptance from a college or university. 

Email all required documentation to thebuzz@AmPest.com no later than Friday, March 8th, 2024.

No paper/mailed applications will be accepted. All applications must be submitted as Word Documents or PDFs only. NO PNGs, Google Docs or JPEGS will be accepted. 

The CHS PTSA Service Committee is pleased to provide a newly revised form for Chamblee High School students to give to nonprofits for a signature, etc., as a way to verify their service hours. The students can submit this form to their respective clubs or to the counseling office for the school's community service award. This form is another option for students, as other service letters or verification on letterhead can also still be submitted. The committee wanted to ease the burden on some nonprofits that did not already have a verification form for volunteers. 

Bulldogs-- we are excited to continue offering the Civic Engagement Diploma Seal.  For information on how to earn this honor, please click HERE. 

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech invites both prospective and admitted students to participate in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts' Annual Shadow Day Event on Friday, January 26, 2024 or Friday, April 12th, 2024.

College Rep Visits

Georgia College State University Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00am 

Savannah College of Art & Design Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:50am

Bethune-Cookman University Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 10:30am

Georgia Southwestern University Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 10:30am

Juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend college rep visits. Admissions officers from colleges across the country choose Chamblee to visit out of all the high schools in Atlanta, and we want students to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about a college they are interested in or to even find out more about a college they don't know much about. Students can sign up for college rep visits in their Naviance account. Visits are 30 minutes long and will take place in the counseling office. Students must have teacher permission to attend and use their confirmation email as their pass for the visit. Check Naviance often as new reps are signing up daily!

Need Help?

We know that change isn't always easy. Add uncertainty and disappointment to that change and sometimes it may feel a bit overwhelming or even scary. If you (parents or students) need to speak with someone, please don't hesitate to reach out to the professionals for help.

CDC developed a website: Stress and Coping - Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Spanish version:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety-sp.html

National Suicide Prevention Line 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). Press 1 for English and 2 for Spanish.

GA Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4255

Crisis Text Number-use this number if you can't talk freely and/or would prefer to text with someone. Text 741-741 for help.

DeKalb Behavioral Health Line (404) 294-0499

Chamblee HS PTSA

3688 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road

Chamblee GA 30341