Alyson Lansdell
Graduation Coach
Mrs. LansdellI identifies and works with students (9-12) who are at-risk of not graduating with a regular high school diploma within four years.  Students may be behind in credits, having difficulty passing all 5 parts of the GHSGT, falling behind in their current classes, having poor attendance, or having personal problems that prevent them from doing their best at school.

Seniors planning at attend college out of the state of Georgia should see Mrs. Perry as soon as possible!!!

Seniors:   If you are planning to take a “College Day”, come by the guidance office and pick up the form for an excused absence.   This has to be completed and turned in for Mr. Ray’s approval at least 3 days before you plan to visit the college of your choice.

Scholarship Opportunities Now Available:

2008 Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship Program  -  Sponsored by Publix

Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and community service involvement.  Requires a essay.

Deadline is April 15, 2008

Pepperell Primary Scholarship

Must have attended Pepperell Primary two or more years

Must be in the top 20% of the senior class

Deadline is April 4, 2008

See Mrs. Perry for application

Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Assoc. Scholarship

Applicant must be the son/daughter of an active-duty police or fire department employee.   SEE Mrs. Perry for application

SAMMY 2008:   Applications and rules can be accessed online at

www.sammy.bodymilk.com        Deadline is March 7, 2008

www.jimmyranefoundation.org   This is a need based scholarship available to students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement.

www.fastweb.com

www.bk.com/scholars      This is a scholarship offered by Burger King.   You do not have to be a Burger King employee to apply, but you do have to work part-time and average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp      Offered by SunTrust Bank   -   students can enter monthly

www.nelnet.com/win       Students can enter monthly

www.collegetoolkit.com       Must submit a college admissions

North Georgia Military Scholarships:

      See Mrs. Perry

      Deadline: March 10

Better Business Bureau:

      $1000 Scholarship (Essay Required) -  9 for 10 Counties

      Deadline: Mid March

      See Mrs. Perry for details

Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia, Inc.:

      Criteria: Letter of Acceptance from a College in Georgia    

                           (Two-Year, Four-Year, or Technical)

      Essay Required -  Chosen Field of Government or Law

                                              Enforcement (Political Science)

Walraven Scholarship:

      Open to all PHS seniors who plan to attend Georgia

            Highlands

      Online Application: www.highlands.edu/scholarship

      Deadline: March 1

      See Mrs. Perry for more details

Criminal Justice Scholarship:

      Offered through Georgia Highlands

      Pays for first 30 hours of coursework, books, and fees

      Online Application: www.highlands.edu/scholarship

 

Hispanic Scholarship:

      Deadline: March 15

      See Mrs. Perry ASAP

 

Geraldine Nixon
Freshman/Sophomore Counselor
Ms. Nixon is primarily counselor for the ninth grade and the tenth grade students. She creates schedules for all incoming ninth grade students and evaluates all tenth and eleventh schedules. She meets with 9th, 10th, and 11th enrolling students to determine what is best for them at PHS. She also evaluates all incoming student transcripts. She creates and updates all the advisement folders at PHS. She meets with all High School 101 students, to reinforce the desire of making graduation in four years one of their major goals. Career Fairs, Health Fair, mandatory testing, and the Governors Honors Program are blended around the personal, academic, and career counseling. Parent conferences are always welcomed and promptly scheduled.
PerryTheresa Perry
Junior/Senior Counselor
Mrs. Perry coordinates junior and senior conferences and makes it a priority to meet individually with each senior and his/her parents or guardians to provide timely information concerning college or technical school, financial aid, and scholarships.  Conferences are scheduled through Mrs. Jean Sheffield, guidance secretary.  Small group conferences with juniors usually begin in January; however, parents are welcome to call for a personal conference when needed.  Academic, personal-social, and career guidance are provided in an on-going manner with any student and/or parent willing to take the time to schedule a conference.

 

Upcoming Testing Dates:

ACT

Testing Date Registration Deadline
February 9 January 4
April 12 March 7
June 14 May 9

Talk to Mrs. Perry before you register to take the ACT test.  Remember to sign the list in guidance to let us know when you plan to test.

 

SAT

Testing Date Registration Deadline
March 1 January 29
May 3 April 1
June 7 May 6


STUDENTS REMEMBER:

Please see Mrs. Perry before you sign up to take the SAT.
You must have completed the SAT prep class before you register to take the SAT!!