CLASS OF 2017 FRESHMEN NEWSLETTER

On behalf of North Atlanta High School, it is my pleasure to welcome you to your freshman year in the home of the WARRIORS! As an academy, our primary focus is to ease the transition from middle to high school. As your school counselor, it is my goal to assist you personally, socially, and academically. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you already and I must say that I am excited to be working with such a bright and well-rounded group of students. Please don’t hesitate to see me if you need anything. Have a great first year. Go WARRIORS!

~Ms. Dee Williams, School Counselor

WELCOME

North Atlanta High SchoolAtlanta, GA

September , 20 , 2013Volume 1 , Issue 1

WHAT IS ADVISEMENT?

COMMUNITY SERVICEOne of the graduation requirements for Atlanta Public Schools is that students must complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service before the end of their senior year. As a freshman, you should get started on this sooner than later. Community service forms can be downloaded from the school website or picked up from the counseling office. The Freshmen Academy Office will be giving a PRIZE to the first freshman to turn in a completed service form. Go freshmen WARRIORS!

Welcome to North Atlanta’s amazing 9th Grade Academy. Our students have been spending the last few weeks getting acclimated to our new building, the 4 period block schedule and the higher level of academic rigor that high school brings. They have adjusted very well and their teachers rave about what a great group of students our 9th grade class is.  For an inside look into what is happening in their classes, be sure to follow me on Twitter @NAHS9th and if you have any questions, always feel free to email me at makaltman@atlanta.k12.ga.us

~Mrs. Kaltman, 9th Grade Academy Leader

BACK TO

SCHOOL!

Advisement, also known as homeroom, is held every Friday for 45 minutes directly after 1st period. During this time students are receiving guidance on topics relevant to their grade level. So far freshmen have had the opportunity to review the graduation requirements, look over a sample transcript, and discuss what it takes to be successful in high school. Future topics include, but are not limited to, goal setting, study skills, college readiness, effective communication, internet safety, culture awareness, and much more. Our advisement program aims to teach you lifelong skills.

GETTING INVOLVEDTo encourage a well-rounded student body, ninth grade students have the opportunity to be involved in numerous clubs, sports, fine arts, and other extracurricular activities. It is the goal of our faculty to create a class of students ready academically and socially in becoming successful high school students. Sign up to get involved.

GAcollege411.org is your gateway to everything you could ever want to know about Georgia’s private colleges, public colleges, 2 and 4 year colleges and technical schools. On the site, students can virtually tour Georgia colleges, track HOPE scholarship eligibility, explore careers, research scholarships, compare college costs, gather financial aid information, and study for End Of Course Tests, ACT/SAT tests. So go to your computer right now, log onto GAcollege411.org and create an account. Don’t have a computer?? Visit the College and Career Center here at North Atlanta High School and borrow one of ours.

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FRESHMEN FORWARDAs you move forward this semester here are a few TIPS for success:

1. Get to class on time2. Organize your classes3. Don’t be afraid to ask for help4. Make new friends5. Have FUN!!

FRESHMAN FEATUREFRESHMAN FEATURE

Name: Stockton DeLaria

Middle School Attended: Christian Academy of Knoxville in TN

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite School Subject: Science

What’s the BEST thing about High School so far? The best thing about high school so far is the freedom to choose classes that I have never taken before.

THANK YOU

Once again, welcome to North Atlanta High School and thank you for the opportunity to work with you this year. If you need to contact me feel free to drop by my office or email me at dlwilliams@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Ms. Dee Williams Freshmen School Counselor

The PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.  This is a test that provides juniors the chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation Scholarship programs. This test also prepares students to take the SAT, an admissions requirement for most colleges and universities. Freshmen and sophomores may take the PSAT but they are not eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Competition until they take it in their junior year.  This year all freshmen at NAHS will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday October 16th. Study guides will be distributed to students during homeroom for review. Get details about the PSAT at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

PSAT COLLEGE PLANNING

Name: Andrea Solis

Middle School Attended: Sutton Middle School

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite School Subject(s): Math, Journalism

What’s the BEST thing about High School so far? I have met lots of new people and most classes are different than what I took in middle school. I’ve also discovered new things about myself.