NOVEMBER IS GEORGIA APPLY TO COLLEGE MONTH

The Georgia Student Finance Commission partnered with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, private institutions, and Georgia Military College to provide fee waivers during Georgia Apply to College Month. High school seniors can apply to 50 schools with an application fee waiver from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30.

INSTANT DECISION DAYS AT ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL

Instant Decision Days are an opportunity for Seniors who meet the admission requirements to apply to college and receive college on-site acceptance.  In celebration of Georgia Apply to College Month, Alpharetta High School is hosting Kennesaw State, Gwinnet Tech (Apply Now Day), Georgia Southern, and Georgia Gwinnett College.  Students will receive instant decisions to Geogia Gwinnett College (minimum GPA 2.0), Kennesaw State University (Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission), and Georgia Sothern. 

Federal Student Aid

2024–25 FAFSA Roadmap | Knowledge Center

For the 2024-25 award year, the FAFSA is getting a facelift that includes a redesign and fewer questions. Plus, formulas determining aid eligibility have been modified with the goal of expanding financial assistance for low-income families. The FAFSA for the 2024-25 school year is projected to be available in December 2023, a few months later than usual. In years past, FAFSA applications opened up each October before the start of the next academic year. Learn how to prepare for and stay informed about the FAFSA launch.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit our updated counseling website for scholarships https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27935

This week counselors will be pushing into all levels of 11^th grade American Lit classes to assist the class of 2025 in completing their 11^th Grade Bridge Bill and Junior Survey.   Beginning Monday, November 6, school Counselors will host 1-on-1 Junior Advisement meetings.  Student attendance is mandatory, and parents are encouraged to attend but not required. During this 30-minute meeting, counselors and students will review graduation requirements, plan senior-year classes, and discuss post-secondary options

• Prior to the meeting, Juniors must:
  • Review the Junior Bridge Bill Presentation
  • Complete the Junior Survey and Bridge Bill tasks in Naviance.  This task is mandatory. Directions for completing the Naviance activities can be found at Required Tasks in Naviance
• To schedule your 1-on-1 Junior Meeting with your assigned School Counselor, click the appropriate link below: 
  • A-Coh Mrs. Summers 
  • Coi-Haq Ms. Proksa
  • Har-Lo Mrs. Longstreth 
  • Lu-Pa Mrs. Graham
  • Pe-Se Ms. Taylor
  • Sh-Z Ms. Bolt

Visit our updated counseling website for scholarships at https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27935

Upcoming College Visits.Login to Naviance to register.  

ADDRESSING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC

The next North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative is scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday, November 30^th at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-the-opioid-epidemic-tickets-716092841967

Studies have shown the rapid rise of opioid use in north Fulton and surrounding northern counties in recent years. Just this month, the Johns Creek and Forsyth County Drug Task Force seized nearly 300 grams of fentanyl (enough to kill more than 140,000 people).

Join Summit Counseling for an insightful perspective as we delve into the critical issue of opioid use and abuse within our community.  Beatrice King, Opioid Public Health Analyst for the Fulton County Board of Health will be addressing:

• Opioid classifications and examples
• History of the epidemic
• Overdose prevention strategies
• Narcan training and distribution (quantities limited)

If you are unable to make it to our in-person meeting, feel free to view our live stream via our Facebook page @NFMHC.

Tutors 

Alpharetta High School provides this list as a service and does not endorse or recommend any particular tutor.  We recommend that each family carefully consider researching all available tutors. https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/19471

Alpharetta High School’s National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta offer free peer tutoring https://alpharettanhs.weebly.com/need-a-tutor.html or Mu Alpha Theta Peer Tutoring Request Form

As we approach the fall, school begins picking up and the weight of different responsibilities can begin to feel overwhelming. Many of our students deal with high levels of school anxiety and academic stress. They are being asked to juggle college level classes, extracurricular activities, sports, clubs, and full social lives. All these things combined can increase anxiety disorders and depression in middle and high school students.This blog will seek to provide helpful information on warning signs of anxiety and depression in your students and ways to help address academic stress. https://summitcounseling.org/how-to-support-students-facing-academic-pressure-stress/

Students and parents! Our school has some amazing teachers and professional employees who are instrumental in creating opportunities for excellence. Each year, we select a Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year, and this year we are expanding the nomination process to include our students and parents.

Visit the AHS website or use the link here<https://forms.office.com/r/9xxfMW93hR> to complete the nomination form. The nomination window will close on November 17, 2023. 

Any students intending to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma beginning Junior Year (2024-25) must complete the Statement of Intent on or before January 10, 2024. This year’s Statement of Intent will be submitted digitally and can be accessed either via the AHS IB webpage or by clicking the link here https://tinyurl.com/AHSIBIntent2024. Students will need to login with their @fcstu.org accounts to access the application, but a .pdf of the  “worksheet” document can be found here https://tinyurl.com/AHSIBWorksheet2024 for review and preparation.

November 29 – IB Community Meeting. The topical focus of the night will be “What is IB?”. Interested families should attend to develop a better understanding of how IB works and what it offers to students.

Students and parents can schedule individual meetings with Mr. Fortunato to discuss IB and create a “road map” of what courses would look like. Visit the AHS IB webpage and select “Schedule a Meeting” from the menu or use the following link to go directly to the booking page https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AlpharettaHighSchoolIBDiplomaProgramme@fultonschools.org/bookings/.  More information about the Diploma Programme can be found on the AHS IB webpage http://www.fultonschools.org/ahsib. 

If you have any questions about International Baccalaureate or the 2023-24 Statement of Intent, email Mr. Fortunato: fortunatof@fultonschools.org