Dual Enrollment Interest Meeting

If students were not in attendance at the dual enrollment meeting on Feb. 1, 2024, they will one more opportunity to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 during BDT in the auditorium. Please note that attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory for any student who wants to dual enroll this summer or next school year. Attendance will be taken at the meeting. This meeting is for students only. 

Parents who missed the dual enrollment meeting can watch a recorded presentation on the counseling website. Be sure to also review the steps to dual enrollment document posted on the counseling website. 

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. 

Celebrate your School Counselors During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5–9, 2024

National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 5–9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. “School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career options and social/emotional skills,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “School counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.”

Thank you to our Chamblee Counseling Department for all you do for our students and school community. 

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. 

Learn more information and apply today at 

https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/

The deadline for submission of the CHS Community Service Award Form is Friday, March 29, 2024.  Freshmen students need a minimum of 20 hours of community service and 10th-12^th grade students need a minimum of 30 hours of community service in order to be recognized. 

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

University of Kentucky- Thursday February 15, 2024 at 10:30am

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

Ohio State University- Friday March 15, 2024 at 10:00am

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!

The Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute (DSFSSI). DSFSSI is a week-long residential program at the University of Georgia for rising juniors and seniors interested in pharmacy. Students experience college-level academics with a cohort of like-minded people. Applications are open and due March 15^th, 2024. The program has a reduced cost of $350, but additional financial aid is provided through our scholarship application (due March 8^th, 2024).  

·      Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute Website

·      Program Flyer

·      Program Application

·      Scholarship Application

Our program will be held June 3^rd through June 14^th this year. Applications are due no later than March 29, 2024. In person interviews will be held the week of May 6^th.

If you have any questions please contact us at HSInternProgram2024@mmmlaw.com

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