Upcoming events

Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program

The LOT partners National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) mentors with high school students. They are looking for students who are high performers & achievers to participate in a variety of events, workshops, and activities designed to prime them to emerge from high school with an internship related to a chosen career path. Please contact Taticasejuana Stevens at 770-866-4493 for more info.

Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) for 9th & 10th graders

Now in its 14th year, the award-winning Model Atlanta Regional Commission youth leadership program is looking for outstanding teens in the 10-county Atlanta region to be a part of the 2012-2013 class.

MARC brings together some 50 teens from all 10 counties in the region for six months of study, debate and hands-on activities regarding regional issues and challenges. It gives teens an opportunity to learn more about the community in which they live while honing their leadership skills.

MARC is now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Model Atlanta Regional Commission class, which will begin Saturday, September 8. Deadline to apply: Friday, April 13, 2012.  

For more information and to apply, visit this website now:  http://www.atlantaregional.com/about-us/leadership-opportunities/model-atlanta-regional-commission





Piedmont Fayette Hospital Volunteer Youth Program - 9th -12th grades

The summer youth volunteer program at Piedmont Fayette Hospital will begin on June 4 and end on July 27.  This volunteer opportunity in a hospital setting gives exposure to young people who may become interested in pursuing a career in a medically related profession.  Application and information packets will be available March 9 - March 23 to be picked up in the Auxiliary Office on the 3rd floor of Building 1279, west of the main hospital.  Completed applications and required information must be hand-delivered to the Auxiliary Office by 4:00 pm on March 30, 2012.  For more information, call 770-719-7098.
Announcements

Vanderbilt University PAVE Program for Juniors

The 2012 PAVE program at Vanderbilt University, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, is a summer pre-college program designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program, and ease the transition from high school to college. PAVE is open to high school students who are in the 11th grade (class of 2013) or 12th grade (class of 2012) during the 2011-2012 school year. More information can be found via the PAVE website at https://pave.vanderbilt.edu.

Cost: $4,170 tuition. Need-based financial support is available.

Program dates: June 25 through August 5, 2012. Make-up and wrap-up sessions will be provided for students who need to arrive late or leave early.

Application deadline: April 20, 2012. Completed applications are evaluated as they are received.

Main website: https://pave.vanderbilt.edu

Contact information:
Prof. John Veillette, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Founder and Director
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B 351736
Nashville TN 37235
Tel: 615-322-7827
Fax: 615-322-3297
Email: pave@vanderbilt.edu


College Information

CollegeBOUND Atlanta

CollegeBOUND Atlanta – is hosting the CollegeBOUND Academy for Juniors and Seniors October 1, 2011 through May 5, 2011. It is an educational program designed to provide guidance and counseling to high school students preparing for college. They provide support throughout the challenging college preparation and admissions process. Please check out their website at www.collegeboundatlanta.org for more details about this and other programs they offer.
College Visits
On-Campus College Visits

Come by Guidance to sign-up in the On-Campus Visit book, complete the form for a pass, and pick up a handout. These visits are for Seniors and Juniors only. Remember no passes will be issued the day of the visit. Only three visits per student per year, so choose wisely!

Check the board in the Guidance Office for the most updated information!
InstitutionDate and TimePlace-Pass-PickUp
Belmont Abbey College2/10/2012 2:20 PMGuidance: Pass required
Columbus State University3/5/2012 1:20 PMGuidance: Pass Required
LSU3/6/2012 9:50 AMGuidance: Pass Required
Gordon College3/6/2012 10:50 AMGuidance: Pass Required
Augusta State University3/7/2012 9:50 AMGuidance: Pass Required
Kennesaw State University3/7/2012 1:20 PMGuidance: Pass Required
Brenau University3/12/2012 1:20 PMGuidance: Pass Required


Off-Campus College Visits
Juniors and Seniors are allowed up to two days a year for college visitations. They must complete the " Intent to Visit College" form BEFORE the college visit. All teachers must sign the Intent form and the form is returned to the ATTENDANCE office at least one day prior to the scheduled college visit. When the intent form is turned into the attendance office the bottom (verification) portion of the form will be returned to the student.

The verification portion of the form is to be taken with the student to the college visit and must be:
  1. SIGNED by the college official
  2. STAMPED with the official college stamp or have a letter from the college attached to confirm the visit.
Business cards, e-mails and parking passes are not accepted as verification of a college visit. If the paperwork is completed and the visit is confirmed these absences are classified as EXEMPT.
Scholarships
Scholarship information is posted on the website www.mcintoshhigh.com – we hope you find this listing helpful. Please use the websites listed to obtain further information. If the listing indicates that a nomination is needed, come by Guidance to pick up the Nomination Form to complete and return to Guidance. Feel free to contact your guidance counselor if you need assistance.
Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information:
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Transcripts
Order Transcripts in Guidance, cost is $3.00 each and will be available in THREE school days after ordering.

Transcripts can now be ordered online at www.GAcollege411.org.
  • Click on Sign In at top of home page
  • Enter: Account name & Password
  • Click on College Planning, scroll to Applications and Transcripts. Go to Request & Track your Transcript (Review the information on this page for accuracy).
  • Choose the college where you would like to send your transcript.
  • Click continue. 
You can check where you have sent your transcripts by clicking on History (Upper Left Corner).
Test Dates

SAT Dates
Test DateRegular Registration DeadlineLate Registration Date
11/5/201110/7/201110/21/2011
12/3/201111/8/201111/20/2011
1/28/201212/30/20111/13/2012
3/10/20122/10/20122/24/2012
5/5/20124/6/20124/20/2012
6/2/20125/8/20125/22/2012


ACT Dates
Register at www.act.org
Test DateRegular Registration DeadlineLate Registration Date
11/5/201110/7/201110/21/2011
12/10/201111/4/201111/18/2011
2/11/20121/13/20121/20/2012
4/14/20123/9/20123/23/2012
6/9/20125/4/20125/18/2012

For information on SAT/ACT prep classes, call Community Schools at 770-460-3990

McIntosh School Code 112360