Question 1

How do I enroll my student?

Accepted Answer

To enroll your student, you will need to schedule a registration appointment with the counselor that will be assigned to your student. Counselors at Walton work with students based on an alphabet break down. Click here for the list of counselors.

You must have all of the required documentation in your possession prior to scheduling an appointment. Click here to access the Cobb County School District Online Registration System.

Question 2

How do I withdraw my student?

Accepted Answer

Students intending to withdraw from school must first return all library books to the library and all textbooks to the Book Room, and receive a textbook clearance slip. You will then proceed to the attendance office to complete the withdrawal process; you must have your textbook clearance slip with you at this time. Only the enrolling adult or custodial parent may withdraw a student from school. Email kim.gibson@cobbk12.org with questions.

Question 3

What is CTLS?

Accepted Answer

The Cobb Teaching and Learning System is a digital learning environment that students, parents, and teachers will utilize during distance learning. Click here to learn more about CTLS.

Question 4

What is SchooLinks?

Accepted Answer

Click here to learn more about SchooLinks.

Question 5

How do I request a transcript?

Accepted Answer

Click here to learn how to request an official transcript.

Question 6

How do I request a teacher recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Click here to learn how to request a teacher recommendation through Naviance. Click here to download a copy of the Recommendation Packet.

Question 7

How do I sign up for college visits?

Accepted Answer

Click here to learn how to sign up for college visits in Naviance.

Question 8

How do I get a work permit?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Online Work Permit System. The revised system will now be available to work permit applicants, employers, and issuing officers. Effective July 1, 2015, with the exception of minors in entertainment, work permits are NO longer required for youth age 16 and older (House bill 366). Click here for detailed instructions.

Question 9

Do I need community service hours to graduate?

Accepted Answer

No. However if students wish to earn a service honor cord worn at graduation, they must earn 180 hours of approved volunteer service. Click here for more information about the Walton Volunteer Service Recognition Program.

Question 10

I graduated between 1981 - 2014 but did not pass the Georgia High School Graduation Test. What are my options?

Accepted Answer

If you are a former Walton student who did not receive your high school diploma between the years of 1981-2014, for the sole reason of not passing any part of the high school graduation test, please click here to petition to the county for your diploma. All questions should be directed to Mrs. Risa Fischer: 770-426-3316

Question 11

How many service hours are needed to earn the volunteer service cord recognition at graduation?

Accepted Answer

Students must have 180 verified and approved service hours. This is not a requirement for graduation.

Question 12

Are volunteer service hours required for graduation?

Accepted Answer

No. All students are encouraged to track their community service hours, although community service is not a graduation requirement.

Question 13

How do I create a MobileService account?

Accepted Answer

Students (not parents) must create an account on MobileServe. Click here for the Getting Started Guide.

Question 14

How do I track my service hours?

Accepted Answer

Click here for directions if using a mobile device.
Click here if using a computer, click "log in" and "Start Serving" browser.

Question 15

Can I enter all my hours for an organization as a single entry?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 24 hours per entry if using the mobile app.
There is no limitation on the number of hours per entry if using a computer.

Note: Entries exceeding 16 hours need a date range for approval.

Question 16

How do supervisors verify my hours?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors will:
Receive an email from MobileServe. If the email is not in their inbox, it should be in their SPAM or JUNK folders.
Open the email.
Locate the review button.
Click on the review button to approve or reject the hours on the subsequent screen.

Question 17

How do I check the status of my hours?

Accepted Answer

Verification and Approval:
Verification: By your supervisor
Approval: By an administrator

To view the approval status:
Go to the Activity Page
Check the Status Indicators
Green checkmark: Approved
Red X: Rejected
No icon: No action taken

To view the verification status:
Click on a specific log entry in the Activity Page
Check the verification icons:
Black Envelope Icon: Verified
Red Envelope: Rejected
Orange Envelope: Not delivered (verify supervisor's email)
No Icon: Pending

Question 18

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

Forgot Your Password:
From the login page, select "Forgot your password?"
Enter the email address used to create your account to receive reset instructions.
If you do not receive an email, contact MobileServe via chat or email for manual reset assistance.

Change Your Password:
Log in and go to Settings
Select "Change Password"

Question 19

What do I do if my hours are not getting approved in MobileServe?

Accepted Answer

Verify the supervisor's email is correct.
Ensure the supervisor's email has not directed MobileServe messages to SPAM or JUNK folders by sending a follow-up email.
Make the supervisor aware that they should search folders for an email from MobileServe (not from the student).
If students cannot get the hours verified after a second request to their supervisors, email Dr. Rebecca England for help.

Note: It's your responsibility to follow up and ensure your hours are verified.

Question 20

When are the deadlines to submit service hours for approval?

Accepted Answer

Click here for service hours submission deadlines.

Question 21

How can I edit hours I've already entered?

Accepted Answer

Editing Hours:
Go to your Activity log and click the pencil icon next to the log you wish to edit
Update the information and click "Update Log"

Editing Limitations:
Editing the description does not resend the verification email
Changes to duration, date, or supervisor email address will trigger a resend.

Suggestion: Change the date to resend the verification email.

Question 22

What if I forgot to link my account to Walton using "My Class Code"?

Accepted Answer

Codes:Class 2027 - B3CA2B Class 2028 - 8E8E22  Class 2029 - 238EF7Class 2030 - 7D87FBNavigate to SettingsClick on the "Organizations" tabEnter Walton and your class codeInput your student IDNote: Hours logged before linking to Walton will not transfer. Re-enter those hours and have them re-verified.

Question 23

Why aren't all the hours I entered showing?

Accepted Answer

Review the date below the total on the home screen, which shows the start of the school service year. Click on the date to toggle between total hours for the current year and all-time. You can also view logs by going to the Activity tab.

Question 24

Who do I contact with technical questions about my MobileServe account?

Accepted Answer

Email MobileServe or use their chat messenger by logging into your account.

Question 25

Who do I contact with questions about Walton's Volunteer Service Recognition Program?

Accepted Answer

Email Dr. Rebecca England

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