CELEBRATIONS
GHP State Nominees - once again, JCHS has a large number of students moving on to the interview round of GHP. 27 students to be exact! Congrats to each of them. See attached flyer for the names.
PTSA Reflections Winners - Congratulations to the PTSA Reflections contest winners!
Music Composition:
Agustin Moro Trillo(10th grade)
Amber Liu(10th grade)
Amber Li(11th grade)
Literature:
Michelle Luo(11th grade)
Dance Choreography
Ella Mo(9th grade)
Amy Liu(9th grade)
Reema Sara Shanker(10th grade)
NEWS & NOTES
The Princeton Review ACT 31+ Test Prep Course: Princeton Review’s top ACT experts will teach you the proven strategies that have helped their students become top 5% test takers. Experienced at identifying the top-tier questions that trip up even elite scorers, 31+ instructors will make sure you are prepared for even the most challenging of questions. After just 36 hours of instruction, achieve a 31+ score or a 5-point increase depending on your starting score. Guaranteed, or your money back.* JCHS Students will get a 25% discount on the course with our exclusive promo code listed on the flyer. Payment plans available at checkout. This course will be online, live instruction, 9am-12pm, January 20-March 10, 2024, on Saturdays and Sundays. Will finish in time by the ACT being offered at JCHS in March for juniors. See flyer for more information and how to sign up.
The Princeton Review – PSAT Scores Now What? Join The Princeton Review for a free virtual workshop TOMORROW November 16th at 6:30pm for information on how to understand your PSAT scores. See attached flyer for more information and registration link. PSAT scores are viewable in the student’s College Board Big Future School mobile app.
Save the Date for Upcoming Counseling Events:
- The Princeton Review – SAT, ACT, or Both? 6:30pm, January 10, 2024, Virtual
- Dual Enrollment Information Night *mandatory for current & new DE students* 6pm, January 31, 2024, virtual
- Peachtree College Planning – College Selection: How to Find the Right College and Avoid Paying Retail 12pm & 7pm, January 25, 2024, virtual
- Peachtree College Planning – College Jumpstart: Learn the F.A.C.T.S. every family must know to get their student into their Dream College debt free 12pm & 7pm, March 7, 2024, virtual
Seniors with First Semester College application deadlines (applications due by 1/2/2024): Please add your counselors to your Common App accounts by December 1st and confirm the application deadlines are accurate. Applications will not be processed during winter break so it is important these are in to ensure all of your documents can be processed in time. Common App student FAQs can be found on the counseling website here: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27535
Dual Enrollment Students: As you register for your spring classes, don’t forget to send your college schedules to your counselors. Students with last names Dh-Ji should send all Dual enrollment information to Ms. Latham. Dual enrollment schedules are due the first day of second semester (1/3/24) but the sooner the better.
PTSA Scholarship deadline is fast approaching - December 15th! Don't delay!
Attention Seniors! Looking for ways to help fund the next steps in your education journey? The PTSA is proud to announce the continuation of 3 scholarships that recognize your hard work and dedication throughout high school. The three scholarships are: The JCHS PTSA Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarship, the JCHS PTSA Trailblazer Scholarship, and the PTSA All-Rounder Scholarship. All JCHS Seniors that are PTSA members by 12/15/23 and have at least a GPA of 80% weighted may apply. Scholarships this year are up to $1000 each!
Scholarship applications and more details for each scholarship can be found at the PTSA Website under the Academic Enrichment link: https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/scholarshipapps
Don’t delay and get your applications submitted ASAP!
Interested in Gymnastics? - We are looking to start a gymnastics team/program at JCHS. We would like to know what the interest level is for it. Please complete the form at this link.
Important Docs (attached):
- Grading FAQ
- Attendance One-Pager
- JCHS Student Handbook
- FCS Code of Conduct
- JCHS Final Graded Experiences, Semester 1
