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UPCOMING EVENTS FALL 2009
- FULTON COUNTY FUTURE FOCUS FAIR--
As a result of the input from the Parents As Leaders (PALS) group this year, Fulton County Schools will be holding its first Future Focus Fair on Saturday, November 14th, 2009. All FCSS parents of 7th -12th grade students will be invited to come out and hear good advice on how to best prepare their children for a variety of post secondary options.
This event will take place at the Georgia Tech Student Center between the hours of 10am and 12 noon. Our featured speaker will be Nancy McDuff, Associate Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management at The University of Georgia. Ms. McDuff will also be serving as the moderator for a panel of guest speakers representing the following higher education institutions: GA Tech, GA Perimeter College, Spelman College, SCAD and Argosy University. The panel discussion will be followed by break-out sessions featuring: GA DOE (CTAE), College Board, Georgia College 411, GA Student Financial Commission (HOPE), KAPLAN and the ROTC representatives confirmed. There is free parking on Saturdays and we hope many families will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
- AHS COLLEGE FAIR--
AHS is having a special College Fair on Wednesday, October 14th, at 8:45 am, in our Auditorium. This will be a tremendous opportunity for our Seniors to visit with college representatives, make new connections, and gather information. Please click here for a complete list of colleges that will have representation present here on this special day!
- AHS WELCOMES A NEW COUNSELOR!--
As our school continues to grow, we have recently had the pleasure of adding a new counselor at AHS, Mrs. Curtissa Johnson. With the addition of a new counselor, our alphabet has shifted slightly and we are now serving students as listed below:
Dee Webb A – CEN Counseling Suite 1320 770-521-7640 ext. 136
Keisha Iton CER – GAO Counseling Suite 1320 770-521-7640 ext. 135
Curtisa Johnson GAR – KAI Counseling Suite 1310 770-521-7640 ext. 137
Matt Garrett KAL – McC Counseling Suite 1310 770-521-7640 ext. 148
Stephanie Coleman McD – POY Counseling Suite 1320 770-521-7640 ext. 129
Susan Chamberlin PR – STAD Counseling Suite 1320 770-521-7640 ext. 153
Karen Bolt STAF – Z Counseling Suite 1310 770-521-7640 ext. 134
- ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS--
Many of our colleges are now allowing us to send student transcripts electronically, rather than waiting for the paper transcript to arrive in the mail. For a list of all of the schools that AHS will be sending electronic transcripts, to please click here.
- COUNSELING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR STUDENTS--
Beginning in the Fall, Counselors will begin seeing your students in one-on-one settings, in their classrooms, and/or during designated meeting times with parents. Click here for a brief overview of what to expect from your child's counselor during your four years at Alpharetta High School.
- HOPE SCHOLARSHIP CHANGES--
There have been some recent changes in the HOPE Scholarship that are taking effect now in the Fall of 2009. Click here to find out what the Georgia Student Finance Commission says about these changes.
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity or service, contact Compliance Coordinator (Chief Human Resources Officer), 786 Cleveland Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, or phone 404-763-4585, TTY 1-800-255-0135.
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