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Please contact Mrs. Riner in the counselor's office.
*Be sure to include the school(s) you would like the transcript sent to along with the email or mailing address for each school. Do not abbreviate the name of the school.
(preferred) EMAIL: sriner@effingham.k12.ga.us
PHONE: (912) 728-7511 ext. 1332
If you have graduated or have not attended SEHS for more than six months, you must request your transcript from the board office - CLICK HERE
Graduation Requirements
The issuance of a high school diploma to any student will be contingent upon the fulfillment of Effingham County School District and Georgia State Department of Education requirements. Any local system may require more than 23 units for graduation. The Effingham County School District requires 24 units for graduation.
The Effingham County Board of Education recognizes the importance of assuring an adequate educational opportunity for each student. This goal is to be supported by quality secondary school programs which promote personal development, academic growth, and career preparation. Such programs are to be based on a broad, flexible curriculum, which addresses each student’s needs, interests and abilities.
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Areas of Study |
Credits |
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4 |
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4 |
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4 |
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3 |
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3 |
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1 |
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5 (4) |
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TOTAL UNITS |
24 |
*The 4th Science may be used to meet both the Science and Elective Requirement.
**Students must complete 3 units in a Pathway (Area V) to complete a CTAE Pathway and take an end of Pathway assessment. Students interested in attending a University System of Georgia college/university must complete 2 years of the same Modern Language to be admissible as a Freshman.
Classroom Guidance
Classroom Guidance by Grade Level
Below you will find the content and material that the school counselors cover during their classroom guidance lessons. The resources provided to students are linked so they are accessible any time.
Select Grade Level
Twelfth Grade
1. If you do not have a GAFutures account, please create one. See the link below.
2. Discover how to check your HOPE GPA
- To check your HOPE Grade Point Average (GPA) (high school students only): Sign in to your GAfutures account. Be sure your Profile has your correct high school, SSN, date of birth and zip code. Click: My HOPE GPA link on the right hand side of your my GAfutures screen under trending. Next, using the Navigation Alphabet, select the alphabet letter for the beginning of your high school's name and click on the box. (If this process does not help, check with your high school to verify if your transcript has been uploaded to GSFC.)
3. How to complete a college application
- Directions on how to apply to college through GAFutures are listed here
- Note- GaFutures is a site that supports institutions within the state of Georgia. If you are interested in applying to a college/university outside the state of Georgia, you will need to visit that college/university's website.
4. Please review and complete the example of a college application. This will be a great starting point for when you begin your college applications.
5. SAT registration- www.collegeboard.org
ACT registration- www.actstudent.org
6. FAFSA Worksheet
7. What are your future plans? Complete this google form. Make sure you click turned in after completing the form.
8. Have you joined the Google Classroom for your graduating class? Email your counselor to join.
Eleventh Grade
1. Join the Google Classroom for your graduation class.
Email your counselor to join.
2. Create a GAFutures account if you do not have an account - https://www.gafutures.org/
You can use this account to apply to colleges, check your HOPE GPA, and research careers.
3. How to register for the SAT/ACT/Accuplacer?
See this document.
4. Explore careers - https://www.gafutures.org/career-exploration/ OR look at your results on YouScience (directions)
5. Research 3 colleges/universities/technical colleges.
** You can use the Prospective Students links below, your YouScience results, or research colleges on your own.
7. Bonus info - Check out the College Prep Checklist for Juniors and the So You Want To flyers
Tenth Grade
YouScience Aptitude & Interest Profiler
1. Go to https://www.effinghamschools.com/
2. Click Parent Portal in the top right hand corner.
3. Click Login to Campus Student
4. Use your Infinite Campus/Portal Login to login
5. Click SLDS
6. You will see a YouScience button that you will need to click
7. Please see the YouScience directions that are located below after you have completed the above steps
YouScience Student Instructions
Interpreting Your Results
Ninth Grade
Explore Careers
Please follow the instructions.
1. Go to mynextmove.org/explore/ip
2. Complete the O*Net Interest Profiler- Answer these questions as truthfully as possible.
3. Review the results
4. Click on your TOP 2 results and review
5. Complete the Explore the Job Zone
6. Careers- Choose 3 Careers to Explore
Time Management
Work-based Learning
About Work-Based Learning
Learn More
Interested in Joining WBL?
Contact Mrs. V. Smith, the WBL coordinator.
“You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way!”
— Dr. Seuss
WBL Application Packet - to access, the student must sign in with their Effingham County School District credentials
***Application packets must be turned in by 11:59 pm on May 5, 2023 to be considered for the 2023-2024 school year.
***Please Note - Gulfstream Application Deadline Is February 24, 2023.
Dept Events by Month
AUGUST
Last First Friday Senior Breakfast
OCTOBER
Dual Enrollment Interest Night
NOVEMBER
Probe (College) Fair
Senior Road Trip to Success
FAFSA Workshop Night
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Individual Registration/Advisement
MARCH
Rising Freshman Night
MAY
Senior Decision Day & Job Fair
Underclassman Awards Day
Graduation Events
NCAA Clearinghouse
Preparing to Play College Athletics
If registering with NCAA or NAIA, you will need to have your ACT or SAT scores sent directly from the testing agency.
If registering with NCAA or NAIA, you will need to have your ACT or SAT scores sent directly from the testing agency.
NCAA code for ACT or SAT is 9999
NAIA code for ACT or SAT is 9876
NCAA
NCAA Eligibility Center
All students who want to play NCAA Division I or Division II College sports must register and be cleared through the NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility.
📣 While you're there don't forget to download their latest guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
NCAA FAQ Page
The FAQ page has links to the list of colleges, universities, regulations and other information helpful to students and parents.
NAIA
NAIA Eligibility Center
PlayNAIA.org helps future student-athletes discover and connect with NAIA schools, coaches and athletic scholarships. PlayNAIA is also the official clearinghouse for NAIA eligibility. Every student-athlete must register with the NAIA Eligibility Center to play sports at an NAIA college or university.
Resources
RESOURCES
Click Here for Social Work Resources
Free Online Courses, Lessons, & Practice!
Created by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.
Family Technology Awareness Presentation
Do you have questions about your student's technology usage? Have you ever wanted to know how to help keep your children safe when it comes to their technology? Do you want to know how to find answers to questions you have about technology? Check out this presentation! Video of the Presentation
Other resources that may be of interest to you:
What do we know about the generation after millennials? | Jason Dorsey | TEDxHouston
"iGen" author on why today's kids are developing more slowly
Sonia Livingstone – Parenting in the Digital Age
50 Keyboard Shortcuts That Work Across All Web Browsers
Social Media & Online Safety
National Online Safety has put together some fantastic resources, like the one below, for parents about social media apps, online games, and trending issues so they can have informed discussions with their children.
All resources, plus much more, can be accessed for free from the National Online Safety website.
You can download some of the resources from a Google Drive folder: http://bit.ly/2v8rsEX (additional resources available from National Online Safety website)
If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may download the document.
Mental Wellness
Life is a balancing act. Check out the coping strategies on the poster to the left to help you manage your mental health.
If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may download the document.
Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
Modules for tobacco and nicotine education ---> http://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolkit/E-Cigs.html
Road Trip to Success
- Kick Off - Nov 6
- Career/Military Fair - Nov 7
- Probe College Fair - Nov 8
- Financial Aid Night - Nov 9
- Apply to College/Career Days - Nov 9&10
Kick Off - Nov 6
Kick Off & Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt activity sheets will be distributed in your Economics class or you can pick one up in the Counselor's office.
This activity is to encourage you to interact with your teachers and school staff and learn about their post-high school experiences. Complete the activity sheet, turn it in to the counselor's office and be entered to win a prize!
Career/Military Fair - Nov 7
Career Fair (9:25-11 am)
(Employers & Military Recruiters)
Students interested in joining the workforce or having a career in the military after high school graduation are encouraged to attend the Career Fair. Find out who’s hiring and what is required to work the jobs available in our area. This fair is geared towards students who may be looking for a job with little to no higher education requirements. Recruiters from several branches of the military will also be present.
Probe College Fair - Nov 8
Financial Aid Night - Nov 9
Financial Aid Presentation (5-6 pm)
A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) will present information on financial aid, including what to expect on the new FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students are able to file a 2024-25 FAFSA in December 2023. This session will be held in the SEHS Media Center.
Apply to College/Career Days - Nov 9&10
Apply to College/Career Days (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Seniors will be given the opportunity to apply to college, jobs, and/or create a resume. Counselors will be available to assist students as they work on their application(s) for college admission. Mrs. Smith, our Work-Based Learning Coordinator, will be available to assist students with job applications/exploration and creating or polishing a resume. Students must sign up for this event and will receive a pass to come to the media center during an assigned time.
SEHS Counselor Announcements
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Celebrate National School Counselor Week February 5 - 9, 2024