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8th Grade STEM Q&A Night

Tuesday, March 8
5:00 pm
Walton STEM classrooms

Walton STEM Q & A Night has changed the time of the meeting to 5pm, on Tuesday, March 8th instead of 6:30pm to accommodate the parent meeting for rising 9th graders. We will have Walton students available in the atrium to direct families to the meeting location. Students are welcome to stay in the classroom to do a STEM activity while the parents attend the 6pm rising 9th grade meeting. Students will need to be picked no later than 7:30pm that night. Any parent attending the Q & A session is welcome to attend the 6pm general meeting regardless of last name. Click here for more information about the Walton STEM Academy. 

8th Grade Parent/Guardian Presentation

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
6:00 pm (last names A - L)
7:00 pm (last names M - Z)
Walton High School Theater

There will be two identical presentations which will include a general overview of our academic program. Administrators will also preview Walton’s many academic and extra-curricular opportunities. Department heads will be available to answer questions after the presentations.


For those unable to attend, the meeting will be posted on the Walton School Counseling website under Presentations.  

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How to Send Free AP Score Report

Every year that students take an AP Exam, they have the option to send one score report for free to the college, university, or scholarship organization of their choice. Score reports include both this year's and past AP Exam scores unless students choose to withhold or cancel a score. Ensure students activate their free AP score send by the June 20 deadline.

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Freshman Advisement Presentation

March 15 - March 31, 2022

PowerPoint presentation that was presented during Freshman Advisement.

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8th Grade Articulation

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Welcome to Walton High School! We look forward to working with the incoming 9th graders (Class of 2026) as they begin their high school journey. Click here to view a presentation full of tips to ensure a smooth transition from 8th grade to 9th grade. 

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10th Grade Parent Night

January 24, 2022

Destination College: Understanding the PSAT Score Report and How to Begin Planning for College. This recording also includes our guest speaker Mr. Alex Fay who is an expert in the field of admissions testing. Mr. Fay reviews the PSAT Score Report and what it means for your student. PSAT score reports were made available on the CollegeBoard website in early December. To get the most out of the presentation, please print your student's score report and have it available for the presentation.

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10th Grade Classroom Instruction

December 2, 2021

This presentation was presented to all 10th grade students in their English classes. Topics discussed included Naviance, graduation requirements, grade promotion requirements, dual enrollment, and Bridge Law.

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Class of 2026 Meeting Part 1

October 19, 2021

This presentation included a general overview of our academic program. Administrators will also preview Walton’s many academic and extra-curricular opportunities, including the Walton STEM Academy and International Spanish Academy.

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Freshman Parent Meeting

Fall 2021

Dr. Mallanda presents important information to parents of 9th grade students. Topics include graduation requirements, high school credits, study skill suggestions, GPA, HOPE Scholarship, schedules, Naviance, and important dates.

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Senior Parent Night

August 24, 2021

Senior parents were invited to attend a virtual information session on the college admission process. Topics included making a college list, college deadlines and what do they mean, application do’s and don’ts, the logistics of the application process, and highly selective colleges.

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Freshman Information

August 18, 2021

School counselors presented this session to all freshman classes during WEB. Information shared includes an introduction to the counseling department, Naviance, X2Vol, volunteer service hours, and tips for a successful 9th grade year.

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Senior College Informational Session -
Part 2

August 12 & 13, 2021

School counselors presented the Senior College Informational Session in senior English classes. Part 2 of the presentation includes information about Naviance, how to request transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation, how to send test scores, scholarships, financial aid, volunteer service hours & X2Vol, and a demonstration on where to find all this information on the Walton High School counseling website.

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Senior College Informational Session -
Part 1

August 12 & 13, 2021

School counselors presented the Senior College Informational Session in senior English classes. Part 1 of the presentation includes information about the college application process.

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9th Grade Parent Meeting Orientation

July 29, 2021

Welcome to Walton High School to our 9th grade students and parents!

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Cobb County Dual Enrollment Summit

Cobb County Dual Enrollment Summit is on Thursday, September 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Cobb County Civic Center. This event is for all students interested in learning more about dual enrollment and can meet with college representatives from KSU, GA State, GA Highlands, and Chattahoochee Tech.

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Private School Parents/Guardians

Follow these 3 steps to enroll your rising 9th grade child at Walton

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Click here to complete online registration

Click here to download and complete additional forms and teacher recommendations

Send completed forms to our registrar Melissa Schrenk at melissa.schrenk@cobbk12.org 

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Junior Advisement - Class of 2024

Junior Advisement is a Cobb County program to help juniors and their families plan for senior year, ensure they will meet all Georgia high school graduation requirements, and start thinking about post-secondary options after graduation. Junior Advisement is a 4-step process that includes attending a group presentation, submitting the required Bridge Bill survey, completing the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP), and checking out with any available school counselor.  

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Dates

Junior Advisement will be held during all lunch periods (3rd – 6th periods) on select dates from Tuesday, November 1 – Tuesday, November 15. While you can sign up for any session, if you want to hear a presentation by your child’s school counselor, click here to see a schedule of when the counselors will be presenting.

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Registration Link

The registration for junior advisement has closed. Please email betsy.alpert@cobbk12.org to book a time for junior advisement or reschedule your appointment. Students who do not register for a session will complete Junior Advisement without a parent/guardian at a later date.

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Students must bring their school-issued or personal device to their Junior Advisement appointment. We have limited access to different devices. 
-- If you would like to opt-in for a school-issued device, you can still do so in ParentVue. Please opt-in at least one week before your advisement appointment to allow time for pick up and required set up. 
-- If your student will be using a personal device, please ensure it is connected to the school Wi-Fi before your session starts. Phones are not acceptable personal devices.

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Parking Information

-- If you register for a 10:30 am, 11:30 am, or 12:30 pm session, please park in the bus lanes behind the school. Do not park in the numbered spaces in the front and back lots. We will have a volunteer stationed at the back door to direct you where to go for your advisement session.   
-- If you register for a 1:30 pm session, please park in front of the school in any available spot and check in with the volunteer.

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I’ve been a professional School Counselor since 2000. I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes. When you work with me, you should expect a collaboration with transparency and consistency. Want to learn more? Contact me today for an initial consultation.

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Class of 2024 - Summer Steps

April 14, 2023

This presentation goes over the next steps for rising seniors on planning for their future. Options include job training and apprenticeships, the military, technical colleges, 2-year and 4-year colleges. Students will be given their summer assignment of completing their Post-Secondary Options Packet along with their English summer reading which will be due the first day of school.

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Summer 2023 Information

The records room in the school counseling department will be open this summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. The records room will be closed the week of July 4. Email melissa.schrenk@cobbk12.org with questions.

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Congratulations Walton Class of 2023!

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12th Grade Family Night - The College Application Process

August 23, 2022

Part 1 of the presentation reviews the application process, college essay writing tips, some recent college statistics, and other important information with our senior families. Part 2 of the presentation focuses on highly selective college admissions.

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12th Grade Post-Secondary
Informational Session

August 11 & 12, 2022

This presentation was presented to seniors through English classes. It discusses the college application process, post-secondary options, how to set up Naviance, CommonApp, how to request transcripts and teacher recommendations, SAT & ACT, scholarships, and more.

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Class of 2024 - Summer Steps

April 14, 2023

This presentation goes over the next steps for rising seniors on planning for their future. Options include job training and apprenticeships, the military, technical colleges, 2-year and 4-year colleges. Students will be given their summer assignment of completing their Post-Secondary Options Packet along with their English summer reading which will be due the first day of school.

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Junior College Panel Night

January 23, 2023

Admissions officers from Emerson College, Georgia College, Georgia State University, Mississippi State University, and Vanderbilt University answered questions as part of Junior College Panel Night. Click on "Top 10 Tips from College Panelists" to read the highlights.

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Junior Advisement

November 1 - November 15, 2022

Information presented to juniors and their families during Junior Advisement.

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Sophomore Parent Night

February 6, 2023

School counselors reviewed graduation/promotion requirements, HOPE scholarship information, and course registration procedures. Then our guest speaker, who is an expert in the field of admissions testing, discussed the PSAT Score Report, test prep for Junior Year, and changes to next year's digital PSAT and SAT.

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