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Georgia State Superintendent's Leadership Council

8/9/2022

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​August 9, 2022 – State School Superintendent Richard Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom and other education-related issues. They will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools.
Applicants must be enrolled in a Georgia public high school (including charter schools) for the 2022-2023 school year as a sophomore, junior, or senior. Virtual learning students are still considered enrolled. The Student Advisory Council will meet four times in person during the school year; meeting dates are listed in the application.
“Each year, as I make decisions that impact students across the state, my Student Advisory Council serves as an irreplaceable resource," Superintendent Woods said. “Meeting and learning about each council member and seeking their feedback, opinions, and perspectives allows insight for all Georgia Department of Education leadership and staff to make the best possible policy choices." 
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
Click here for the 2022-2023 Student Advisory Council application. Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2022, at 5 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
Students in grades 10-12 enrolled in a public high school (including charter schools and virtual students) are eligible to apply.
Selected students will be contacted via email. All students may visit gadoe.org/studentadvisory on October 11, 2022, at 10 a.m. to determine if they have been selected.
Please note that we typically receive hundreds more applications than we can accept. Not being selected for the Student Advisory Council does not mean the student's application did not meet qualifications.​
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Junior Leadership Jackson 2023

8/9/2022

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Welcome back to school! On behalf of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to release the Junior Leadership Jackson 2022-2023 program and nomination process for current Juniors and Seniors at your high school.
 
Junior Leadership Jackson (JLJ) is a community based, 8-month leadership program for high school students who live in Jackson County. JLJ aims to support the development of young leaders through structured events and educational programs in partnership with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Jackson program. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and learn from representatives of various industries and organizations in and around Jackson County.
 
The timeline for student nominations begins now and the deadline for nominated students is September 9, 2022.  Any person may refer an eligible student and nominations may be directly submitted from the JLJ's website at the following link:  https://sites.google.com/bgcjcga.org/junior-leadership-jackson/home
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Student Services: New Staff and Current Roles

8/8/2022

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College Admissions Test Dates 2022-23

8/8/2022

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Welcome Back!

7/29/2022

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Welcome to a brand new school year! Student Services is working very hard to ensure you have all the academic, career and social/emotional support you need this year!  Communicating with your Counselor is so important in order for you receive the tools you need. Effective emails that are polite, clear in what you are asking for, and professional can results in you receive quicker response time and resolution to your concerns. Below is a quick reference sheet that explains how to create effective emails for great communication!

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School Shooting Resources for Parents & Students

5/26/2022

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In response to the Robb Elementary's tragedy, there are many valuable resources available for parents and students that may help with processing this horrific event as well as assisting in initiating conversation starters. The American School Counseling Association posted a webpage full of resources. The link is below:

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Publications-Research/Publications/Free-ASCA-Resources/After-a-School-Shooting

Below is a cut/paste of the page:
Helping Students After a School ShootingASCA Statement on Robb Elementary School Shooting
  • Try and keep routines as normal as possible. Kids gain security from the predictability of routine, including attending school.
  • Limit exposure to television and the news.

  • Be honest with kids and share with them as much information as they are developmentally able to handle.
  • Listen to kids’ fears and concerns.
  • Reassure kids that the world is a good place to be, but that there are people who do bad things.
  • Families and adults need to first deal with and assess their own responses to crisis and stress.
  • Rebuild and reaffirm attachments and relationships.
ASCA Resources
  • Position Statement: The School Counselor and Prevention of School-Related Gun Violence
  • Webinar: Effective Crisis/Trauma Response
  • Webinar: Counseling Kids in Crisis
  • Webinar: Infusing a Caring Climate in Your School
  • Webinar: Supporting Students After Crisis and Loss
  • ASCA U: Trauma and Crisis Specialist
  • Magazine article: Common Crisis 
  • Magazine article: Armed Assailant Drills 
  • Magazine article: Resilience in the Aftermath 
  • Magazine article: Student Threat Assessment 
  • Magazine article: Plans, Processes and Procedures
Documents and PublicationsNational Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Guidelines for Responding to the Death of a Student or School Staff
Talking to Children About School Shootings
Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School and Community Shootings in the News

National Education Association: School Crisis Guide
National Association of School Psychologists: Culturally Competent Crisis Response: Information for Crisis Teams
National Association of School Boards of Education: Student Safety and Wellness 
Kid Peace: Ways to Help Your Child Through Crisis
Perceptions of School Counselors Surviving a School Shooting
School Shootings and Counselor Leadership: Four Lessons from the Field 
Additional ResourcesAmerican Psychological Association
Managing Traumatic Stress
Building Your Resilience
Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Helping Your Child Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
American Red Cross: Recovering Emotionally
Coalition to Support Grieving Students (videos)
Death and School Crisis
Talking With Children
Department of Education
Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events
Creating Emergency Management Plans
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center
Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Violence
National PTA: Discussing Hate and Violence with Your Children
National Center for PTSD
The Impact of Disaster and Mass Violence Events on Mental Health

The Child Mind Institute
How to Help Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
Going Back to School After a Tragedy
PBS Kids
Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News
SAMHSA
Coping with Grief After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Save the Children
How to Talk to Children About School Shootings

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Talking to Children about Community Violence
National School Safety Center

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Office for Victims of Crime


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Summer/Fall 2022 Dual Enrollment at JHS!

2/15/2022

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Please visit the Dual Enrollment page under academic planning to view the recent updates on how to begin to Summer/Fall 2022 enrollment.

I will be assisting with Summer Dual Enrollment, and your School Counselors will be assisting with Fall requests. Please view the video before reaching out for an appointment.
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University of North Georgia Apply Free Event!

2/15/2022

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Our event has been rescheduled for March 3rd from 11:30-1 p.m. on the media center!  The UNG deadlines have been extended due to capacity availability! Please sign up to attend by clicking on the google form link below.

​https://forms.gle/1GMewTf78muM5Egz6
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Pre-College Opportunities

11/29/2021

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     Underclassmen: you may begin to receive noticed and emails from colleges about pre-college experiences. Tenth graders that took the PSAT or students that have already taken either SAT or ACT are the ones who receive the most information. These are great opportunities to build your experiences during the summer along with getting insight in what is feels like to attend a college setting and maybe even stay in the dorms.
     Some of these opportunities are like a camp in which you pay a tuition cost to attend, while some offer scholarships, it all depends on the program.  Please feel free to check these opportunities out!  Keep in mind, it does not give you an advantage if you choose to apply yo attend the college after you graduate high school, but it can be a great learning opportunity.
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Apply to College Month November !

11/9/2021

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Jefferson High School Seniors!!

On Wednesday, November 10th, Seniors can receive help in applying to colleges and MANY Georgia colleges are waiving the application fee during this time!  

PLEASE click the link below to sign up for your session this WEDNESDAY!  The link will share what you need to bring and what to expect during the session. You will have people present to answer questions and make sure you have uploaded all documents needed to complete your application. 

** Lanier Technical College Applicants**. There will be a seperate session held for this college next Wednesday, November 17th, in the Seminar Room. A sign up link will be released later this week.  You can actually apply to Lanier free the whole week of November 15-19th, but JHS will provide assistance on the 17th.
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Link to sign up!
https://forms.gle/FtBk3rccimYrohJD9

Seniors: Be prepared by knowing which colleges you intend to apply to and what documents you should have ready. This should include the following:
* Your Social Security number
* Your Driver's License or other acceptable proof you are a Georgia resident.
* Know your physical home address
* Make SURE you already have your www.gafutures.org account set up with the correct 
  social security number. You will need this to request transcripts and apply to colleges.
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