Brookwood HS Counseling Newsletter

In the words of Oprah Winfrey, "Cheers to a new month and another chance for us to get it right." Dear students, embodying the spirit of Brookwood High School's Tradition of Excellence, let's carry our success forward into this semester! Count on us for support in your academics, college and career planning, and overall personal and social well-being.

Scheduling appointments with your counselor:

Parents: email your student's counselor directly.

9th/10th grade students : email your counselor, or stop by A1, F24, or E24.

11th/12th grade students: email your counselor, or stop by A1.

BHS Counseling Website https://schools.gcpsk12.org/Domain/10032

We look forward to seeing you!

Hey students! Visual learner or not, concept maps are great for studying. They're awesome because they help you see the big picture, making info easier to remember. Give them a shot for a powerful study boost! Click on the image to learn more.

Current 10th and 11th graders- Maxwell and Grayson Tech applications for 2024-2025 are open! Choose from diverse career programs in state-of-the-art facilities. Gain knowledge, skills, and experience, with many offering industry certifications.

To apply- Log into the GCPS student portal, under Additional Resources choose Maxwell/Grayson Tech Registration.

To learn more:

• February 5th: Maxwell Rep Visit in the commons area from 10:15am-1:15pm.
• February 6th: Grayson Tech Visit in the commons area from 10:15-1:15pm.
• February 6th: Grayson Tech Open House at Grayson Tech HS at 5:30pm.
• February 20th: Maxwell HS Open House at Maxwell HS at 5:30 pm.

• February 23: Online Application temporarily closes to process applications and fill available programs.
• March 18: Online Application opens for late registration.
• July 12: Registration closes for the 2024-2025 school year. No new applications will be accepted after this date.

• Rising juniors and seniors only.
• Schedule an appointment with your assigned counselor.
• Attend a mandatory after-school advisement meeting. Sign up here: Advisement Meeting Form
• DE students are responsible for their transportation.
• Click on the image for essential DE steps and information.

Attention seniors- Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma. Applicants should be aware that Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program. Click on the image to access requirements and application.

Applications are due March 1st, 2024.

FEBRUARY

• February 1st: FAFSA Information Sessions during students' guided studies from 10:30 am to 1:15 pm. Exclusive for students.

• February 7th: FAFSA After-School Event from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Seniors and parents of seniors can get assistance with FAFSA. Register here: FAFSA Event Registration

• February 13th: Private Visit from Augusta University Rep. Register using this form: Augusta University Rep Visit

• February 22nd: Career Rep Visit from Local #48 Insulators and Allied Workers in the commons area from 10:15 am to 1:15 pm.

• February 23rd: College Rep Visit from Clayton State University in the commons area from 10:15 am to 1:15 pm.

MARCH:

• March 21st: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Apprenticeship Field Trip to Mechanical Trade Institute. Register here: Field Trip Registration
• March 13th: Seniors only. Kennesaw State University Instant Decision Day. The Kennesaw Rep will be here at 10 am to admit students meeting admission requirements. Send transcripts for review to Mrs. Sharpless at rhonneisha.sharpless@gcpsk12.org. Register: KSU Decision Day
• March 14th: Juniors only. POSSE Outreach Rep Visit in Media Center from 11:30 am-12:30pm. Interested in POSSE? Register: POSSE Outreach
• March 14th: Juniors Only: Meeting with a UGA admissions rep, sign up here: https://forms.gle/wv3Vbfedbvmgyuv8A
• March: Seniors , take a look at this link to discover which colleges are waiving their application fees this month! Visit https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/apply-to-college-initiative/application-fee-waivers/ to find out more."

11th graders- you will be taking an SAT during the day at Brookwood HS on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024. ( NO COST)

All grade levels: if you need to take an SAT outside of your junior year, please click on button below for dates and registration. Common reasons: applying for Dual Enrollment or wanting to get a better score.

Why ACT? Often, students perform better on one test compared to the other. We recommend that students take both the ACT and the SAT at least one time.

1. GCPS Foundation Scholarships
2. JLV College Counseling - All Scholarships
3. Scholarship Spreadsheet
4. Student Scholarships
5. Georgia Futures Scholarships
6. College Board Scholarship Search

For Undocumented/DACA/TPS students, TheDream.US is a dedicated resource.

WALK SLOWLY:

When you are taking a break or moving from one place to the next try intentionally walking extra slow. The busier or more stressed out you feel, the slower you walk. Pay attention to what you are walking on, and take mental notes on how the walking feels.

* When you act calm, your body will also calm down.

NAME YOUR FEELINGS:

Close your eyes and let your mind wander to different parts of your body; acknowledge how each part feels right now. What thoughts are going through your head? Observe, but do not analyze. When you are connected to how your body feels, ask yourself: what is this feeling called? Observe the feeling in peace and name it. You can also ask yourself, if there is a feeling behind the first one.

*By recognizing and naming your feelings you can begin to release tension from the ball of stress you may have build up inside.

On January 22nd and 23rd, Brookwood High School had the pleasure of hosting all 8th graders from Crews and Five Forks middle schools. The event comprised of an engaging school tour, an upbeat pep rally, and an informative academic presentation. Our rising Broncos got an exclusive sneak peek into the awesomeness awaiting them next school year!