The Panther Prowl
Perry High School's Newsletter
May 2024 2nd Semester Issue 6
Title 1 Information & Family Engagement Information
The Title 1 Handbook is now available on the school website for viewing. This handbook provides more information about Title 1 and is different from the school handbook.
What is a Family Engagement Liaison?
- Family Engagement liaisons work in schools and communities to help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success.
What does a Family Engagement Liaison do?
- Assists families in a variety of ways from finding resources, connecting with teachers and administrators, navigating Infinite Campus, and providing opportunities for you to learn how to help your student at home.
Perry High School
Important Dates
May 6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10 - 11 - Spring Musical
May 11 - Saturday School
May 16 - Senior Honors Night
May 17 - Sport Physicals
May 17 - Yearbook Distribution Day
May 20 - 22 - Final Exams
May 22 - Last Day of the Semester
May 25 - PHS Graduation
Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. Newell (A-G): megan.newell@hcbe.net
Mrs. Burch (H-O): stephanie.burch@hcbe.net
Dr. Cannon (P-Z): kayren.cannon@hcbe.net
๐College Information๐
GEORGIA MATCH is a simple way for you to know where you are eligible for admission (to be admitted to college), based on your recent high school calculated HOPE grade point average (GPA). GAfutures wants to make it easy for you to see where you could attend college in Georgia based on your current academic record and to apply to institutions you are most interested in attending! You will still need to submit an application, but that will be easy - keep reading to learn how! Your GEORGIA MATCH colleges are on your GAfutures Student Dashboard
Note: GEORGIA MATCH works with public and private accredited high schools in Georgia.
DISCLAIMER: The colleges and universities listed on the student's GEORGIA MATCH letter or Dashboard represent a provisional acceptance only and does not guarantee acceptance to a college or university or a specific major/program of study. An official admissions status is determined by the college or university using their admission criteria and the student's final transcript and high school graduation status.
Scholarship Information
๐Stop by the Counselor's Office for new scholarship opportunities. Also available on the school website Guidance - Perry High (hcbe.net) ๐
Don't forget to check the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for any available scholarship opportunities.
Websites to Search for Scholarships
GA Futures: https://www.gafutures.org/scholarship-search
Student Scholarships: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php
Fast Web: https://www.fastweb.com
Scholarship Guidance: https://scholarshipguidance.com/
Student Award Search: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/
Cappex: https://www.cappex.com/
College Board: https://signup.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search/
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. Students planning to attend a college, university or technical college can begin to fill out the FAFSA now, but you should stay informed on FAFSA updates.
The 2024โ25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAยฎ) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to help pay for attendance at college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. 2024โ25 FAFSAยฎ Form Launch | Federal Student Aid
Test Optional Schools
The University System of Georgia (USG) will continue the temporary waiver of test score requirements for Academic Year 2024-2025 (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025) admission at 23 of the 26 USG institutions. The temporary waiver does not apply to the Georgia institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, or Georgia College and State University.
For Academic Year 2024-2025, the remaining institutions have two options to make admission decisions:
1. index: Includes high school grade point average and test scores for either the SAT or
ACT.
2. Test Optional: Use the high school grade point average on the required high school curriculum without a standardized test score at the following minimum grade point averages:
- 3.4 for research universities: Augusta University and Georgia State University.
- 3.2 for comprehensive universities: Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, University of West Georgia, and Valdosta State University.
- 3.0 for state universities: Albany State University, Clayton State University. Columbus State University, Fort Valley State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Middle Georgia State University, Savannah State University, and the University of North Georgia.
- State colleges (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, College of Coastal Georgia, Dalton State College, East Georgia State College, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Highlands College, Gordon State College, and South Georgia State College) continue to be test optional in accordance with Board policy.
In addition, test optional admission will now be extended to Dual Enrollment starting for Fall 2023 term and extending through the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025).
Test scores will continue to be required to apply for Zell Miller scholarships in accordance with State of Georgia requirements.
SAT TEST DATES
Don't forget to REGISTER for SAT's. Here are the test dates and deadlines
Registration Deadline (RD) - Test Dates (TD):
RD - Apr 19, 2024 TD - May 4, 2024
RD - May 16, 2024 TD - Jun 1, 2024
*click the blue registration hyperlink to sign up
ACT TEST DATES
Don't forget to REGISTER for the ACT's. Here are the test dates and deadlines
Registration Deadline (RD) - Test Dates (TD)
RD - May 3, 2024 TD - Jun 8, 2024
RD - Jun 7, 2024 TD - Jul 13, 2024
*click the blue registration hyperlink to sign up
Tutoring Schedule
Infinite Campus
HOME GAMES
AWAY GAMES
Bass Fishing
May 2- 4 - GHSA State Championship @Clarks Hill
May 10 -11 - HCSBAF Championship @Jackson
Golf
May 20 -21 - GHSA Boys 4A State @ Highland CC
May 20 -21 - GHSA Girls 4A State @ Fields GC
2024 GHSA Football Schedule
Notice for yearbook purchases
Yearbooks will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis when yearbooks are distributed.
Meningococcal Vaccine
When a student turns 16 years, they have up to 30 days after their birthday to get the meningitis booster (meningo). The Health Department does require this vaccine for school attendance. Please let our Med-Tech, Mrs. Sharples, know if you have any questions, you can text or call (478) 210-7970. The following are possible locations to receive the booster:
1114 US Hwy 96, STE D3-D5
Kathleen, Georgia Phone: 478-910-1090
2). CVS Minute Clinic
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/ga/warnerrobins/1586.html?WT.mc_id=LS_mc_google_carenav_1586
3). The Little Clinic at Kroger
774 GA Highway 96, Bonaire, GA 31005
(478) 988-5711
4). Houston County Health Department
98 Cohen Walker Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
478-218-2000
Announcements
Support Our Panther Pop-up Shop with your donations
Consider donating to the Panther Pop Up Shop! The shop will be run on donations by the community of Perry and will feature clothing suitable to our high school students and basic hygiene products. If you would like to donate gently used clothing or new toiletry items, please bring them to the front office at PHS. The Pop-Up Shop is housed at PHS and will be open to all students at no charge. We are especially in need of deodorant and teenage boys' sweatpants, hoodies, and jackets (causal wear). Thank you for supporting Perry High School! ๐๐
Have Panther PRIDE in Everything You Do!
The Lindsey Student Support Center serves as a valuable asset to the surrounding community as well as the entire District. Take advantage of the services offered by the LSSC.
- Academic Success and Technology Lab
- Adaptive Physical Education Center & Sharksโ Practice Facility
- Available Space for Community Partners
- Child Find Services
- Donation Center for Clothing and Household Items
- Food Pantry
- Literacy Center
- Parent Mentor Office: Parent Lab and Resource Library
- Project AWARE
- Summer Meals
- Training Space for Staff and Students
Food Pantry & Resource Room Hours
Tuesdays: 12:00 - 4:00; Thursdays: 12:00 - 5:30
Donations Accepted: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Closed weekends and school holidays
Lindsey Student Support Center
81 Tabor Dr., Warner Robins
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR LSSC
Family Engagement Liaison definition taken from Family Liaisons | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)
SAT & ACT Dates Template taken from WRHS Newsletter, Thank you Ms. Abram!