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Counseling Smoke Signals
March 2024
What's going on in the counseling office?
Spring has sprung and the counseling office is buzzing! Your counseling team is currently conducting Sophomore lessons, discussing topics like graduation requirements, testing, dual enrollment, and post-secondary plans. For more information on Sophomore Lessons, please check out this presentation.
Small group counseling sessions are also under way! These groups focus on issues including conflict resolution, the first-generation college student experience, employability skills, academic support, and self-regulation. In addition, the Communities in Schools organization is sponsoring Kate's Club, a grief support small group. If you have questions about small groups, feel free to reach out to your student's counselor.
Scholarship Opportunities
It's scholarship season!
Many scholarships have deadlines approaching. Be sure to check out the scholarship bank (under the Colleges tab) in Naviance. Please be mindful that many scholarships require letters of recommendation and transcripts. Applying as early as possible gives your teachers and counselors plenty of time to write stellar letters.
The following scholarships are available exclusively to McEachern students:
- McEachern PTSA Scholarship - deadline March 29th
- McEachern Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - deadline April 15th
- The Mark Paschal Trade School Scholarship - deadline April 19th
These and many more can be found in Naviance. Check it out!
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Join the city of Powder Springs in this spring's beautification projects!
Summer Programs
Interested in a career in STEM?
Join the Boy Scouts of America's summer STEM Academy at Georgia Tech! Students do not have to be members of BSA to attend.
Atlanta Bar Association Summer Law Internship Program
Current juniors and seniors interested in a career in the field of law are encouraged to check out the Atlanta Bar Association's Summer Law Internship Program. This rigorous program offers eight weeks of paid legal internships. Please visit the SLIP website for more information.
Attention first-generation college students!
Georgia Tech is hosting a summer program for first-generation college students. Check out the flyer below for more information.
Apply to College Day
Thank you to everyone who participated in Apply to College Day! We had several students accepted to college on-site! Congratulations McKenzie, Lamar, Jordan, and Samaria! Special shout out to Mrs. Buckert and Mrs. Hampson for being amazing hosts!
Don't forget many Georgia universities waive application fees for the month of March! Visit Georgia Futures for more information.
Want to keep up with your HOPE GPA?
Create a Georgia Futures account and follow the steps below!
Do you know who your counselor is?
Mrs. Botkin
Last names A-C
Mrs. Royer
Last names D-I
Ms. Flores
Last names J-N
Mr. Hurns
Last names O-S
Mrs. Lynch
Last names T-Z
Mrs. Joubert
Graduation Coach