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Important Dates

 2010-2011 School Year

   McIntosh High School
Guidance & Counseling Department

For more information on any of the parenting programs, please call the McIntosh Guidance Office at  770-631-3232

 

 

 

Camp McIntosh                                                              July 29 & 30, 2010

For freshmen only:  come and participate with us in Camp McIntosh to ease the transition into high school.  Complete details and a registration form can be found on the home page of the MHS website.

 

 

 

 

New Student Dinner                                                          August 5, 2010

                                                                                           6:00 p.m.    

Students and their families who are new to McIntosh are invited to join us for pizza and salad on this evening.  You will meet other new families, learn more about McIntosh clubs and sports, and make some new friends!   Please respond to Sandy Perrin at perrin.sandy@fcboe.org with the number in your family who will attend.   

  

 

 

 

Open  House                                                                     September 2

                                                                                           7:00 pm

Come and meet your student's teachers on this evening.  It is NOT a time for parent-teacher conferences, but we will gladly arrange a conference for you.  Please contact the Guiance Office to set up an appointment.                                                                

 

 

 

Combined Serious Stuff for Seniors/Just for Juniors        September 2, 2010

Information Night                                                               5:45 - 6:45 pm

                                          

                                                                     

This evening is targeted for parents of students who are Juniors and Seniors this year AND their junior and senior students.   We will have a multi-part program.  One part of the program will focus on the many items that Junior and Senior students need to accomplish as they pursue their post-secondary educational choices.  A checklist of items will be provided, along with information on the SAT/ACT, what "

 

New Student Luncheon                                                  September 17, 2010

 

This event is for new-to-McIntosh students with the exception of rising 9th graders from our feeder schools.  Counselors will provide dessert during all three lunch periods as students eat with us, chat about how the transition to a new school is going, and meet other new students.  Students will receive an invitation during school for this event.

 

PROBE Fair @ Sandy Creek High School                September 30 , 2010

                                                                                            6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

 

Over 100 colleges will be present at Sandy Creek High School for an informational fair on admission procedures, campus life, course offerings, and much more!   Please don’t miss it!   This is for the whole family.

 

 

 

PSAT                                                                                October 16, 2010

 

The Preliminary SAT will be administered on Saturday this year.  The PSAT is a great way to practice for the SAT, and results are used to determine possible placement in Advanced Placement courses.    Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT as this is the only way to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.   Watch the McIntosh website for more information about how to register for this test.

 

 

 

  

Combined Sophomore/Freshmen                               January 13, 2011      

Information Night                                                        5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

 

The final evening parenting program will focus on strategies to help your Sophomore/and or Freshmen student make the most of his/her high school career.  We will review study skill strategies, discuss course selection, and introduce you to the Georgia Career Information System and GeorgiaCollege411, both of which provide a wealth of information on career options, test taking, post-secondary institutions, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Special Courses Night                                               January 13, 2011       

 (including AP courses)                                              6:45 – 9:00 pm

 

Come and learn about all courses which require an application for enrollment, including Advanced Placement courses at McIntosh.  Teachers will be available to explain the application process and course content. 

 

 

 

 

National College Fair                                              Feruary 13, 2011

                                                                                   Georgia International Convention Center

                                                                                   12 noon - 4 pm

 

The national college fair features hundreds of colleges and universities from across the nation.  Representatives will be available to answer questions about the application process, scholarships available, planning time lines and much more.  Get the full information later in the fall at www.nacacnet.org

 

Electives Fair                                                              February 15, 2011

 

Many elective classes will be on display on this evening to allow students to learn more about the course before enrollment begins for the the next year's classes.  More information will follow on the MHS website.     

 

 

Senior Honors Night                                             May 16, 2011

                                                                                 MHS Auditorium @ 7:00 pm

           

Undergraduate Honors Night                             May  17, 2011

                                                                                MHS Auditorium @ 7:00 pm 

 

 

2011 Graduation Ceremony                               May 27, 2011

                                                                                 7:00 pm

                                                                                

 

 

 

 

Financial Aid Night                                                   January 27, 2011
                                                                                   7:00 pm
 
This evening is targeted for all parents, but especially for parents of junior and senior students. 
A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will explain the financial aid process, including the HOPE scholarship, HOPE Grant, and deadlines to remember. Please mark your calendars now. 
For more information on any of the parenting programs, please call the McIntosh Guidance Office at  770-631-3232 .

 

 

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