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2.
Service is not restricted to, but may include, community, hospital, church,
scout or club activities that help those who are in need. Fund raising
activities, other than for charitable causes, do not count for the seal. Hours
worked for a commercial business for purposes other than charitable
causes are not valid. Service to family members in special situations (such
as babysitting) may be considered but are not guaranteed to count toward
the Community Service Seal (please attach a letter of explanation and
speak with the Service Seal Coordinator).
3.
All service must be accurately recorded on the Community Service Seal
Activity Log including name of organizations involved, description of
service, dates, volunteer hours and signatures of adult supervisors.
4.
Possible sources for community service may come from local service
organizations and school personnel or ideas from the Community Service
Center, but must meet with the approval of the Service Seal Coordinator.
5.
The community service log is due to the Service Seal Coordinator in
March of the senior year.
6.
Rising ninth grade students may begin earning service hours during the
summer preceding their ninth grade year.
7.
Service requirements for International Baccalaureate students differ. See
the Community Service Coordinator about how to count these hours for IB
and NHS Service Seal.
CONFIDENTIAL HOT LINE
Help keep your school safe! If you think you know that someone is carrying a
weapon, drugs, or alcohol, then you can call 770-822-6513, 24 hours a day to
make a report. You do not have to give your name.
COUNSELING OFFICE
The school counseling department provides an important system of support for
students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Counselors work with students
individually, in small groups, and through classroom guidance activities. Parent
meetings are held throughout the year to provide both parents and students with
information specific to each grade level to facilitate an on-time graduation.
Students are assigned counselors according to their last name.
Appointments
Students and parents may schedule individual counseling appointments through
the counseling office. A counseling appointment is considered instructional
time and is not a class absence. The counseling office is open 7:00 AM – 3:00
PM.
College and Career
The school houses a wealth of information concerning occupations and post-
secondary choices. A counseling staff member or volunteer is available to assist
students and parents in their search for information. Information concerning
colleges, technical schools, careers, college admission testing, and financial aid
is available.
