Parents:  Listed below is a brief summary of the programs we offer to help students move one step closer to graduation.  Please take advantage of these programs so that your student will be able to graduate on time.

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iParent – is an on line program designed to give all Middle and High school students and parents/guardians access to grades and attendance.  Parents/guardians may utilize the iParent site to monitor student’s progress on a daily basis.  Scheduled availability of iParent is between the hours of 7:00am and Midnight. The system is not available between Midnight and 7:00am due to scheduled system maintenance and backup procedures.  Please contact Dr. Paul McMahon, Associate Principal, at 770-222-3710 ext 270 for iParent access and questions.

General Academic After School Tutoring - After school tutoring is available to all students on a weekly basis in every subject area.  Students may receive up to six hours of tutoring each week.  Two one hour sessions are available every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (6 hours per week).  Certified teachers from each instructional area are paid to facilitate the sessions.  Participants must sign up the Thursday prior to their tutorial session.  Visit http://www.cobbk12.org/~mceachern/ to register.

Parent/Teacher Conferences, SST Meetings, Graduation Team Meetings, IEP Meetings – All meeting are held on an ongoing as needed basis for students and parents to help ensure successful academic progress toward graduation.  Parents may schedule individual conferences via the school counselor or directly with the teacher via e-mail or telephone.  E-mail is generally the fastest mode of direct communication.  Contact information for staff members is available on line at www.cobbk12.org/~mceachern/ .

Graduation Coach, School Psychologist, and Social Worker Referrals – Counselors consult with these persons on as needed basis to offer students additional academic, social, and/or behavioral support on an as needed basis.  

USA Test Prep (EOCT and GHSGT Tutorial) - USA Test Prep is an online resource to help students effectively prepare for their EOCT and GHSGT.  National subscribers include all high schools and districts whose students are required to pass the state-developed tests.  Students, Faculty, and Parents are given unlimited 24 hour access to a variety of resources and tools for testing preparation.  The content of the tutorials have been aligned with the GADOE curriculum standards.  So far several students in Cobb County and the state of GA have shown tremendous improvements in their test scores.  Students are strongly encouraged to visit this site if they are taking courses with an EOCT.  The EOCT counts as 15% of their final grade.  Students may visit http://www.usatestprep.com/front/index.php for more details. 

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 Cobb County Summer School – will be held at Osborne High School and Pope High School.  Classes will run 8:00am – 2:55pm, June 13^th – July 11^th.  Summer school is held as a credit recovery program that allows students to make up on missing credits so that they can catch up, get ahead and/or graduate.  Registration is April 16^th – May 18^th.   Summer School Cost - ½ credit = $300 and 1.0 credit = $600.  McEachern High will order diplomas for summer school graduating seniors.  Interested students should consult their counselor ASAP for course selection and registration materials.   

E-High School, GA Virtual School and NOVA Net - Are offered to students during the fall, spring, and summer semesters as a credit recovery option.  These on line credit recovery programs allow students to make up on missing credits so that they can catch up, get ahead and/or graduate.  McEachern High will order diplomas for summer session graduating seniors.  Interested students should consult their counselor ASAP for course selection and registration materials.  Summer Registration is April 16^th – May 18^th.  

• Summer Session NOVA Net Cost - ½ credit = $300 and 1.0 credit = $600

• Summer Session E-High Credit Cost - ½ credit = $275 and 1.0 credit = $550

• Summer Session GA Virtual School Cost - ½ credit = $275 and 1.0 credit = $550

Oakwood Open Campus Alternative School Referrals - Oakwood is Cobb County’s open campus high school of choice for non-traditional students. Their purpose is to assist students academically and individually in such a way that they achieve high school graduation.  Upon completion of graduation requirements, Students receive diplomas from their home school.  Students also choose to come to Oakwood because they need a flexible school day schedule, want to get back on track with their classmates, or they simply want a fresh start in a different kind of school. Students are NOT administratively placed at Oakwood; they come by choice. The school’s climate is flexible, positive, and supportive. The teachers work with students to help assure both academic and personal success. They also work with students to provide both people skills and thinking skills necessary for success in life.  Classes are offered on a quarterly system and generally have an enrollment of 10-20 students.  Interested students may contact their grade level counselor or Dr. Gilliard, Graduation Coach at 770-222-3710 ext. 267 or Kenya.gilliard@cobbk12.org  for enrollment/registration materials.  You may also call Oakwood directly at 678-594-8240 or visit http://www.cobbk12.org/~oakwood/ for additional information.   

Cobb County Performance Learning Center (PLC) Alternative School Referrals – The Performance Learning Center - a business-like learning environment for academic innovation where students undertake and complete assignments via NOVA Net with assistance from a learning facilitator(s).  The general purpose is to enable students, whose academic success may be threatened, to become successful students who are prepared to move to the next level educationally, vocationally and as citizens of Georgia.  PLC’s provide another road to graduation for high school students who are not succeeding in the traditional school setting.   They allow students to work at their own pace using online, computer-based curriculum; and provide students with internships, dual college enrollment and technical training.

Teachers or counselors refer students to the PLC who are behind in credits, absent an inordinate number of days, at risk of dropping out of school, do not meeting grade level competencies, are in need of flexible academic programming in order to overcome personal obstacles, read  at a 6th grade level or higher (recommended but not necessarily required).   All students assigned to the PLC achieve at basic grade level competencies before advancing, develop a personal life plan designed to enable them to succeed in school and in life,  can catch up academically or move ahead at their own pace, will attain certifiable employability upon graduation.  Upon completion of graduation requirements, Students receive diplomas from their home school.  Interested students may contact their grade level counselor or Dr. Gilliard, Graduation Coach at 770-222-3710 ext. 267 or Kenya.gilliard@cobbk12.org for enrollment/registration materials.  You may also call the Performance Learning Center directly at 678-331-1098 or visit www.cobbk12.org for additional information.   

Cobb County Adult Education Program – Is open to all residents of Cobb County who wish to pursue an Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School Diploma (AHSD), GED and English as a Second Language (ESL).  The programs are open to all students 16 years of age and older who are NOT enrolled in a conventional high school program. Students who are 16 or 17 must bring a parent or legal guardian to a scheduled conference with the Adult Ed. counselor before enrolling. Signed parental consent is required. Classes are open mornings or evenings to all interested students from mid July to May. Students 18 and under, who leave their conventional school during the school year to enter Adult Education, must bring a withdrawal form their last school attended. 

Cobb County Adult High School Programs - To receive a diploma the student must have completed 18 credits. Transcripts from other high schools will be evaluated to determine the number of credits needed to graduate. All transcripts need to be official. An official transcript is one that is sent from the last school attended in a sealed envelope to the counselor at the Adult Education Center.

COST for Adult High School Diploma Program is $100 plus book fees for in county, $125 plus book fees for out of county.  In this program, students take three subjects each day. Upon completion of a class, the grade and the credit earned will be recorded on the student’s transcript. The student will then be assigned a new class in that time slot. All classes are self-paced (reflecting the individual’s progress) and staffed with a qualified high school teacher whose role is to guide and tutor all students as well as to administer and grade all tests. Progress in each class is highly individualized. Graduating students will receive a Cobb County Adult High School diploma. This diploma is not the same as a traditional high school diploma. However, it is a real high school diploma, which reflects our program developed to meet the needs of the more mature adult. This diploma is usually, accepted by most branches of the military and colleges. The Adult Education program cannot be responsible for your acceptance into these programs. Credits earned in our program do not transfer back to Cobb County High Schools.  Students who complete a program are offered the opportunity to participate in an Adult Education Graduation Ceremony.

General Education Development (GED) - GED Students who wish to take the GED may take classes to prepare for this test. Qualified teachers teach GED classes. Students may register for GED classes Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9 am to 12 noon and between 2:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Student services are closed on Friday. Classes are provided at no cost to the student but regular attendance and progress are monitored to assure that students are meeting the requirements necessary to achieve their goals.

GED testing is administered on Thursdays, by appointment only at the Cobb Adult Education Center. Examinees must pre-register and complete orientation prior to testing. For information on pre-registration dates, call 678 594-8011, extension 247 or visit   http://www.cobbk12.org/~adulted/index.htm for additional information.

YouthBuild - HUD's YouthBuild Program offers job training and leadership skills to young people, ages 16-24, while putting them back on a path toward graduation.  Program participants receive on-the-job training in the building trades and help build and renovate homes that are sold at affordable prices to low and very low income persons as well as to homeless individuals and families.   Students must be enrolled in a Cobb County Adult Education Program to participate.  Contact Adult Ed. at 678 594-8011, extension 247 for additional information.

Youth Challenge - The Georgia National Guard Youth Challenge Academy offers male and female at-risk youth the opportunities to change their future in many ways. The initial program consists of a twenty-two (22) week residential phase during which cadets will learn self-discipline, leadership, and responsibility.  Participants live and work in a controlled military environment while encouraging teamwork and personal growth. The residential phase also includes GED class instructions and testing, life skills, training, and job training opportunities.

A second 12-month post-residential phase consists of helping to enroll students in continued education, a technical school program, or an entry-level job.  During the post-residential phase, students are assisted by a trained and matched mentor from the community for post-graduate development.  Interested students should visit http://www.ngycp.org/state/gafs/ for registration materials and additional information.

Job Corps - Job Corps provides youth with an opportunity to develop skills they need to succeed in a promising career.  Job Corps is a federally funded program that costs nothing. Students in the program are paid a monthly allowance, and the longer they stay with the program, the higher their allowance becomes.  Job Corps provides youth with the chance to learn a trade and get a high school diploma or GED, and offers youth help in getting a job.  Job Corps is committed to offering all students a safe, drug-free environment where they can take advantage of the resources provided. 

If your child or someone you know is interested in joining Job Corps, or if you'd like to find out more about the program, call Yolanda Parks, Outreach Coordinator, at 404-892-7888 or (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.  An operator will provide you with general information about the program, refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.

Please note that all of the listed activities are school wide collaborations with the support of the school counseling staff, graduation coach, social worker, school psychologist, administrators, support services/staff members, and any other person(s) involved in the students overall academic success (parent, pastor,  probation officer, community mentor, etc.).