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Counseling Department Newsletter
WHS Counseling Department Newsletter
August 14, 2026
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Seniors: Your School Counselor will meet individually with you between mid August-November to discuss the path to graduation, post-secondary plans, and how to use SchooLinks to send supplemental materials (transcript, letters of recommendation) to colleges/universities. If a recommendation letter is needed for a college application and/or scholarship, students are required to complete the Brag Sheet located in SchooLinks. As a courtesy, students should ask teachers and counselors for recommendation letters at least 3 weeks prior to the application/scholarship deadline.
- Seniors new to WHS: If you are a senior and just started at WHS this school year, plan to have your yearbook photo taken on August 27th at WHS in the Auxiliary Gym from 3:45-4:30pm. If you would like to take any additional senior portraits, call BPI at 866-363-6936 to set up an appointment at their studio.
- All students: The partnership between you, your parents, and your school counselor is an important one in your success as a high school student and achieving your future goals. Your active participation in your education is necessary. If you are hoping to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship, you are required to graduate from high school with an academic GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete a minimum of 4 rigor courses. Rigor courses include level 2 and higher of foreign language, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Chemistry/Physics/Microbiology/Human Anatomy, academic dual enrollment courses, Adv. Algebra/College and Career Readiness Math/Statistical Reasoning/Pre-Calculus.
- All students: West Point Admissions Event: you are invited to register for an admissions event for the United States Military Academy. Event details: Wednesday September 2, 2026 @ 6pm. Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church 5040 Riverfield Drive Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Registration is required.
- GA PROBE College Tour: The annual Georgia Probe College Tour offers high school students and their families an opportunity to explore post-secondary options, including colleges and vocational and technical school programs. Sandy Creek High School is hosting the PROBE College Fair on October 8, 2026 from 6pm-8pm. Register here.
- Peachstate College Tour (University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Augusta University, and Georgia State University) register here . There are virtual and in-person sessions this year. Advanced registration is required! Sessions scheduled for August 25th-September 24th.
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CALENDAR:
- August 27, 2026: Underclassmen picture day. New to WHS seniors after school in the Auxiliary Gym.
- September 4, 2026: Personalized Learning Day: log into Schoology for assignments.
- September 7, 2026: Labor Day holiday - no school.
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HELPFUL LINKS:
- ACT/SAT test dates and registration: www.act.org & www.sat.org
- 17 programs of study for which FREE tuition is available: https://tcsg.edu/free-tuition/
- Kaplan’s free SAT and ACT study guide: https://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/free/sat-act-study-guide?utm_source=pc-advisor&utm_medium=offline&utm_term=003C000002HoBpjIAF&utm_content=email&utm_campaign=sat-act-study-guide#share
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Counselors:
Mrs. Mask: A-D Mrs. Maddox L-Ri
Ms. Floyd: E-K Ms. Hubbard Ro-Z
Assistant Principal & Registrar:Mrs. Rufenacht
KNOWLEDGE ✦ OPPORTUNITY ✦ SUCCESS ✦ WHITEWATER