2. GLYNN ACADEMY SENIOR HOMEROOM PPT Monday, 3/23/15 Presented by Dr. Loren Dittmar Professional School Counselor – Class of 2015 www.myGAcounselor.com

3. SENIOR HOMEROOM TODAY’S AGENDA – 3.23.15 Graduation Status Letters! Graduation Reminders CCGA Admissions Rep – Shane will be here on Friday this week from 11:00-2:00 in the Counseling Office (not Tuesday) GOBuildGeorgia – Is it really all about college? Reminder: College Goal Georgia (FAFSA help) coming up Scholarship Reminders

4. GRAD STATUS LETTERS Graduation status letters for every student in the Class of 2015 have been mailed home. If you did not receive one, please come by my office to pick up a copy.

5. GRADUATION REMINDERS Graduation is Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 8:30 AM Graduates must follow the dress code for graduation, which includes the Graduation Cap/Gown/Stole/Tassel. If you borrow from a previous year, be sure you order this year’s tassel and stole. More Info will be distributed after Spring Break.

6. CCGA ADMISSIONS REP Shane Apps will be here this week on Friday from 11:00-2:00 to assist students with the admissions process. Any questions you have, not only for CCGA, but any college! He has contacts all over the region! Please take advantage of this excellent resource! Stop by the Counseling Office (Room 5209) and say hello!

7. UNDERSTANDING CAREERS IN THE SKILLED TRADES Continuing with GBG’s Initiative last week, here’s another video to highlight just how valuable Skilled Trades are in our society and how Technical Colleges can be a great option for our graduates: Watch video: http://gobuildgeorgia.com/video/?video=1259http://gobuildgeorgia.com/video/?video=1259 The National average annual salary for a Welder = 39,110 In Georgia the average = $35,380 Experienced Welders in Georgia earn $48,660 per year

8. COLLEGE GOAL GEORGIA! Free help with the FAFSA Brunswick High School Date & Time: Tuesday, March 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Contact: Nicole Ransom – nransom@ccga.edunransom@ccga.edu College of Coastal Georgia – Main Campus Date & Time: THIS Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 9:00AM – 2:00PM Contact: Nicole Ransom – nransom@ccga.edunransom@ccga.edu www.FAFSA.ed.gov

9. MORE SCHOLARSHIPS have been added to my website: www.myGAcounselor.com Deadlines are coming up quickly! www.myGAcounselor.com MOAA - $2,000 Scholarship = app deadline is this Thursday, 3/26! The Links Inc. = $500-1000 scholarships = deadline Thursday, 3/26! Mr. Shucks Minority $500 Scholarship = app deadline is Tuesday, 3/31! Future teachers = Marcia McClurd Davis $500 is due on April 1 st SEVERAL MORE are due in April!

10. QUESTIONS??? PLEASE EMAIL, CALL, SEE ME: Dr. Loren Dittmar Counseling Office GA building, rm 5109 912-267-4210 ext. 3181 ldittmar@glynn.k12.ga.us www.mygacounselor.com