ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Welcome to the ECHS Counselor Website!
CHECK OUR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PAGE FOR SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES!
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes
ECHS College and Career Counselor
mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us
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2021-2022 Drop/Add Form
2021-2022 Override Form
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Class of 2021 Meeting
February 8, 2021
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Rising Sophomore and Junior Night
January 26, 2021
Rising Senior Night
January 21, 2021
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VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION NIGHT #2
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
6:00 P.M.
A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will assist you with your online financial aid application! Be sure to have your 2019 income tax documents with you and access to a computer! At the end of the workshop, you will be able to submit your
FAFSA!
(The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Please make plans to attend this VIRTUAL WORKSHOP!
Join with Google Meet
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/rsj-iexv-rwo
Click Here to Join the Meeting
Phone Number
314-474-2443
PIN:
463 057 771#
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes
ECHS College and Career Counselor
mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us
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VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID MEETING #2
HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
6:00 P.M.
A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will provide helpful tips on completing the FAFSA!
(The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Please make plans to attend this VIRTUAL meeting!
Join with Google Meet
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/rsj-iexv-rwo
Click Here to Join the Meeting
Phone Number
314-474-2443
PIN:
463 057 771#
Click Here to View the Power Point Presentation from the Meeting
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes
ECHS College and Career Counselor
mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us
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Become a 21st Century Leader!
21CL offers high school students the opportunity to explore careers through interactive workshops, to connect with diverse professionals and industry leaders, and to grow as leaders by developing 7 core competencies, diversity and inclusion skills, and social emotional intelligence.
Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply!
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Click Here to Submit Online Application
For assistance, send email to nicole@21stcenturyleaders.org
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Interested in Dual Enrollment?
Click Here for Dual Enrollment Brochure
Click Here for Dual Enrollment Checksheet 2021-2022
Click Here to View Dual Enrollment Video
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VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID MEETING #1
HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
6:00 P.M.
A representative from the
Georgia Student Finance Commission
will provide helpful tips on completing the
FAFSA!
(The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Please make plans to attend this VIRTUAL meeting!
Click Here to View the Powerpoint Presentation from the Meeting
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes
ECHS College and Career Counselor
mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us
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THE ECHS COLLEGE GUIDE
Click Here for the 2020-21 College Checklist
Click Here for the Top 15 Colleges in Georgia
Click Here to Register with NCAA
Click Here to Register with NAIA
Click Here for Copy of Current Transcript
Click Here for Final Transcripts
Click Here to Request a Recommendation Letter to Accompany a College or Scholarship Application
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ONE-ON-ONE ZOOM WITH EAST GEORGIA
East Georgia State College is now offering students the opportunity to speak with an admissions recruiter via Zoom Video Conferencing! Students can now enjoy one-on-one assistance in gaining acceptance to East Georgia from the comfort of their homes! Zoom conferences will include the following:
- A START-TO-FINISH ADMISSIONS APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH
- ASSISTANCE COMPLETING & SUBMITTING ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS
- AN ADMISSIONS Q & A SESSION
- SCHEDULING THE ACCUPLACER EXAM
- ACCUPLACER TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE STATESBORO CAMPUS EACH FRIDAY WITH A LIMIT OF 6 STUDENTS PER SESSION!
- TO REGISTER TO TAKE THE ACCUPLACER EXAM, VISIT https://ega.edu/statesboro/testing
SCHEDULE A ZOOM CONFERENCE WITH EAST GEORGIA TODAY!
VISIT
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-on-one-recruiters-tickets-125023000159
PROBE FAIR
VIRTUAL COLLEGE PROBE FAIR 2020
OCTOBER 5-7
NOVEMBER 2
NOVEMBER 4-5
Congratulations ECHS for Placing 3rd in the State for the Number of Participants Registered for the Month of October!
SAT Test Dates at ECHS
October 3
November 7
December 5
March 13
May 8
ACT Test Dates at ECHS
September 12
October 24
December 12
February 6
College admissions representatives held
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
at ECHS
September through November!
Please sign up in the counselors' office to attend these virtual meetings!
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Mimi Hayes
ECHS College and Career Counselor
mhayes@effingham.k12.ga.us
Wednesday, September 9
SCAD at 10:30 A.M.
Wednesday, September 16
Georgia Southwestern at 10:30 A.M.
Wednesday, September 23
UGA at 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, September 30
Albany State University at 11:30 A.M.
Tuesday, October 6
University of Tennessee at 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, October 14
Middle Georgia at 9:30 A.M.
Monday, October 19
Kennesaw State University at 9:30 A.M.
Wednesday, October 28
Georgia Southern University at 9:30 A.M.
Tuesday, November 3
East Georgia at 10:30 A.M.
Tuesday, November 10
Point University at 9:30 A.M.
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Tips for Parents During COVID-19
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COUNSELING SERVICES IN EFFINGHAM
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ECHS STAR STUDENTS
CLASS OF 2020
STEVEN BOYLES AND NATHAN DICKEY
Congratulations to the 2020 STAR Students for Effingham County High School...
Steven Boyles and Nathan Dickey!
Steven's STAR teacher is Mrs. Lynn Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy is a chemistry teacher at Effingham County High School.
Nathan's STAR teacher is Mrs. Kenza Murray. Mrs. Murray is the director of bands at Ebenezer Middle School.
STAR STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE HIGHEST SAT SCORE AND BE IN THE TOP 10% OF THEIR CLASS!
THIS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY PAGE---THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS.
orp. and Rincon Chevrolet, will be on hand to take resumes and offer information about their companies and their employment needs. Applicants should come dressed for success and should bring their resumes and a desire to work!
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DATA CLERK
If you do not have a portal account, please see the school data clerk, Mrs. Shayla Dekle, or email her at sdekle@effingham.k12.ga.us to set up an account.
THE REGISTRAR
Please contact the registrar for information regarding transcripts, registration forms, withdrawal forms, and school records.
Registrar: Denise Stevens dstevens@effingham.k12.ga.us
THE COUNSELORS
College and Career Counselor and 9th Grade Academic Counselor:
Mimi Hayes
10th Grade Academic Counselor:
Natalie Ramsey
11th Grade Academic Counselor:
Aurelia Moss
12th Grade Academic Counselor:
Dr. April Sikes-Brown
asikesbrown@effingham.k12.ga.us