1. Homeroom Advisement – Class of 2017 Monday March 9, 2015

2. COLLEGE VISITS ALL Sophomores are encouraged to come and speak with college recruiters that visit our campus every week during all 3 lunches. Check out the school calendar for a list of colleges that will be visiting. Coming Up: March 16 th Brewton Parker College March 23 rd Valdosta State University A representative from the College of Coastal Georgia will also be here EVERY Tuesday from 11:00 – 2:00 to answer your questions about the ACCEL program. Drop ins are WELCOME – no appt. necessary.

3. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS – GPA INSIGHTS What are the average High School GPAs for Glynn Academy’s most popular colleges?

4. UNDERSTANDING CAREERS IN THE SKILLED TRADES College is for almost everyone! But not all careers require a two or four year degree. Watch video: http://gobuildgeorgia.com/video/?video=991 College is for almost everyone! But not all careers require a two or four year degree. Watch video: http://gobuildgeorgia.com/video/?video=991 http://gobuildgeorgia.com/video/?video=991 Careers in the Skilled Trades are very important to our everyday existence and may require 6, 12, or 18 month certificates through our Technical Colleges or some of our two or four year universities. Careers in the Skilled Trades are very important to our everyday existence and may require 6, 12, or 18 month certificates through our Technical Colleges or some of our two or four year universities. Can you name a Skilled Trade? Can you name a Skilled Trade?

5. WANT A SUMMER JOB? Come to the counseling office to get more information about summer jobs at: Glynn County Recreation– Lifeguards & Attendants Glynn County Recreation– Lifeguards & Attendants National Park Service – Fort Frederica National Park Service – Fort Frederica The Westin – Jekyll Island The Westin – Jekyll Island Summer job opportunities updated weekly

6. March is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month We’d like to remind you that EVERYONE deserves a safe and healthy relationship.

7. WE ONLY HAVE 48 DAYS LEFT THIS SEMESTER!! How are your grades? If you are not doing well in class, consider if you are…….. Attending classes daily Attending classes daily Completing and turning in all assignments Completing and turning in all assignments Making up missed work when absent Making up missed work when absent Talking with your teacher if you don’t understand something Talking with your teacher if you don’t understand something Participating in tutoring Participating in tutoring Please don’t wait until the last minute to be concerned about your grade!!

8. Do you want to receive weekly updates with important announcements and opportunities for the Class of 2017? If so……… Please sign up to receive the Class of 2017 Newsflash Sign up for the Newsflashes on Mrs. Barrow’s web page Just click here!!

9. HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED HELP? COME SEE ME!! SOPHOMORE COUNSELOR MRS. DONA BARROW GA BUILDING – COUNSELING OFFICE dbarrow@glynn.k12.ga.us