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SUBJECT: CHS Counseling Corner - May 10, 2023

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CHS Counseling Corner - May 10, 2023
Counseling Corner
From the Counseling Office

23-24 School Year Dual Enrollment Students

Thank you all for an overwhelmingly successful dual enrollment application season. Your counselors are so impressed by the large number of students who followed the directions and met the deadline. Thank you! 

Please send your counselor (and copy counselor Ms. Jones) a copy of your dual enrollment schedule as soon as you are registered. If the schedule is for the fall, indicate which courses you prefer to keep at Chamblee.  Remember to only register for the courses you were approved to take! 


2023-24 CHS PTSA Nominating Committee

The PTSA Nominating Committee is looking for parents who are interested in supporting the Chamblee High School parents, teachers, students and community by serving on the CHS PTSA Executive Board for the 2023-2024 school year. At present, we are looking for nominations for the following positions on the Executive Board:

2 (Two) Co-Presidents

2 (Two) Vice Presidents 

1 (One) Treasurer 

Would you like to be considered for any of these positions? If so, please email chambleehighptsa@gmail.com 

You will be contacted after our nomination period is complete. Thank you for your consideration!

Sincerely, 

2023-24 CHS PTSA Nominating Committee

Class of 2023
Class of 2023, Senior Announcements!

Diploma Pick-Up

Graduates can pick up their diplomas at the following times:

Thursday     5/25 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Friday        5/26 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Tuesday      5/30 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Only students or a parent/guardian can pick up a diploma. Please bring ID. 


Senior Parents

Please visit the senior class webpage often for details related to graduation, senior honors, dues, etc. If you have not paid your senior dues and/or ordered your cap & gown, you need to do so asap.  See your senior sponsors with any questions. 

https://sites.google.com/dekalbschoolsga.org/chsseniorclassof2023/


Senior Dues

Pay your Senior Dues online or see Ms. Peyton in room 3142 during BDT or 4th period.


Volunteers Needed for Senior Celebration 2023

To ALL Chamblee High School Family and Friends - PLEASE SIGN UP to help The Class of 2023 celebrate their last weeks at Chamblee High School 💛💙 

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACA922AAF94-senior

Student Scholarships, Grants, and Aid
From the Office of Principal Barnes
CHS 2022-23

Please check your student’s grades in all classes.  We are more than halfway the semester, and for our parents of seniors -just a few weeks from graduation. Please reach out to your teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Read the latest Principal's Post

Please bookmark the following site: https://bit.ly/3bCmequ


Applerouth.com
Peachtree College Planning
Student Opportunities

The school year is almost over, but all our resources are still here to help Black students at Chamblee High School. Students can get expert advice about choosing colleges, paying for college, and exploring career options through our free on-demand video library.  

Summer Opportunities

Parents, looking for things for your student to do this summer? Be sure to check out the summer opportunities website for updates weekly.

https://sites.google.com/dekalbschoolsga.org/summer-opps/home

2023 G4C Student Challenge

Games for Change is excited to announce that the 2023 G4C Student Challenge competition is now open for submissions! Middle and high school students (grades 5-12) from all across the country can submit their original social impact games for the chance to win awesome prizes like games, technology, and more! The National Champion will also receive a $10,000 scholarship, generously provided by Take-Two Interactive.

 

College Visits and Information
Mentoring Programs
Beyond School Walls Mentoring Program with Cox Enterprises

Applications for the Beyond School Walls Mentoring Program are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta partners with Chamblee High School each year to connect students with adult mentors at Cox Enterprises. 

Students will take monthly field trips during the school day to Cox Enterprises to meet with their big brother or big sister. All rising 9th-11th grade students are welcome to apply. 

 

Ready to Apply? Click here to sign up.

Resources for Additional Help

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

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Contact Us
Main Number: 678-676-6902
Counseling Office: 678-676-6932
Registrar: 678-676-7036


Opt in for texts by sending "Yes" to 67587 from the mobile phone in your Campus Portal profile

Technical Support

If students need technical assistance or instructional support, please email Ms. Holland at christine_holland@dekalbschoolsga.org or call 678-676-6934.

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