Guidance
Welcome to the Counselor’s Hangout
The William H. Spencer High School Counseling Department is available to assist all students in being successful academically, socially, emotionally in high school and with College & Career planning. It is our vision for all students to achieve their full human potential by becoming lifelong learners and contributing members of their community. Guidance Counselors are available for all students. Student, teacher, and parent conferences are encouraged by this department. Students may see a counselor by making an appointment through the Student Services clerk. Parents may call 706-683-8701 and ask for the Guidance Department. The secretary will arrange an appointment. Official transcripts must be mailed by the guidance office.
Mission
The mission of our school counseling program is to provide developmentally appropriate services to address all student’s academic, college, and/or occupational goals, in addition to supporting student’s personal and social needs. It is our goal for students to find a sense of belonging by building strong relationships within the community.
Zoom for Dual Enrollment Meeting
Dr. Charlotte Sanchez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Dr. C. Michelle Sanchez
Guidance Director
sanchez.charlotte.m@muscogee.k12.ga.us

Ms. Myya Washington
Guidance Counselor
washington.myya.j@muscogee.k12.ga.us
8th Grade Transition to High School Information
10th Graders - PSAT Sign-up for Virtual Students
ANGER Management
Please provide the information below to see if you are a good candidate for our anger management group.
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ASVAB LINK
Colleges and Universities
REACH GA Virtual College Information Day Flyer pdf
Greetings from the University of South Alabama!
- South is test optional this year. Test optional students are considered for scholarships.
- We are making our application free for your students. They can use SOUTHFORME as a promo code.
- Students can claim a $100 visit credit when they visit South and then enroll.
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Columbus State University – January Virtual Discovery Day
Saturday, Jan. 30th, 9am
This is an online event.
We invite you and your students to discover everything Columbus State University has to offer by attending one of our upcoming Discovery Days. Discovery Day will be filled with traditional favorites with a virtual twist and new opportunities to connect with CSU no matter where you or your students are! You and your students will have the opportunity to meet with professors in their academic field of interest, take a campus tour, connect with CSU students, learn about our creative and innovative, hands-on programs, and discover how we create leaders by serving our community.
Please click here to register.
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We are happy to announce that our 2021 Pre-College Application is now live! If they are interested, please encourage your students to start the application process.
Our admission review is holistic and considers both the academic and extracurricular experiences of every student. For an application overview and information on our application deadlines, please visit our admission page. As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Best Regards, Kai Roberts |
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College Fair - Virtually
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To register for the virtual tour, you will need to contact Mr. Henson at Henson.James.L@Muscogee.K12.GA.US. The deadline to register is March 17, 2021.
Virtual College Fairs Schedule Monday, March 8th, and Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 5:00-7:45 PM ET
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Free Application Days Coming Up in March
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Dual Enrollment
DUAL ENROLLMENT: Dual Enrollment is only open to junior and seniors. In order to participate in dual enrollment, you must have a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher. You can create or log into your Georgia Futures account and pull up the HOPE GPA. If you have a GPA under HOPE guidelines of 3.0 or higher, email Dr. Sanchez.
There will be a zoom telephone conference call on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 2:00. To sign up for the dual enrollment informational zoom meeting on Tuesday at 2:00 pm, students must have a HOPE GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible. Thanks!!
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 469668
Financial Aid and Scholarships Information
Ronald J. Mahoney Scholarship 2021 (1)
GA AKA Scholarship: https://www.ivycommunityfoundationga.org/georgia-aka-scholarships
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In The Door
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Sigma Lambda Zeta Scholarship 2021The Spencer High Alumni Scholarship
SpencerThe Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship
Military Engineers
FBSGMA Scholarship Packet 2021 (1)
Chattahoochee Valley AAMU Scholarship
AAMU Scholarship Application Packet 2021 (1)The Smith Scholarship and the Craig Scholarship
The application deadline for both the Smith Scholarship and the Craig Scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc. is March 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. Students may apply for both scholarships. More information and applications are available at: https://cfcv.communityforce.com.
M. Troy Woods Scholarship
The M. Troy Woods Scholarship is intended to help first-year undergraduate students attending Columbus State University who are pursuing a degree in cybersecurity through the Turner College of Business. As of January 2021, undergraduate programs in cybersecurity include B.S. Computer Science – Cybersecurity Track, B.S. Cybersecurity, and B.B.A. Cybersecurity Management. The scholarship will recognize one student who demonstrates high academic achievement and leadership potential. Applications for this scholarship are due May 1, 2021. More information and applications are available at: https://cfcv.communityforce.com.
Cirkled In - $2,500 scholarship Mar 31st-flyer
SED Scholarship Package 2021
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Delta Iota Lambda Chapter
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Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation, Inc.
2021 Joseph J. Gosha Scholarship
2021 Scholarship Awards (HS)
Book & Incoming Freshman Scholarship Application
Links Scholarship Letter
FAFSA Reminder + $1K Scholarship – Apply Now!

Cancer Fighter Scholarship
We wanted to remind you about the launch of the first-ever Cancer Fighter Scholarship from Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC), Inc. Applications are due on February 15, 2021 at 11:59pm (PT).
The Cancer Fighter Scholarship seeks to honor ten (10) graduating high school seniors from around the nation who have been leaders in the fight against cancer. This includes students who have battled cancer themselves, helped loved ones/friends through cancer, or led the fight against cancer in their school and community.
If you haven’t already, we would truly appreciate you passing along this scholarship information to any student or staff member that you believe should be made aware of the opportunity.
Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC), Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower students across America to be the next generation of cancer fighters. For more information on SMAC, please direct your students to our website where you will find a video detailing our story as well as SMAC’s media features on CBS News, Fox Business, and other news publications.
Thank you for helping us empower the next generation of cancer fighters!
Sincerely,
Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) Scholarship Committee
Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic Scholarship Package
Ronald J. Mahoney Scholarship 2021Scholarship Guidance
Be Bold Scholarship
https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/34919/be-bold-scholarship
SYNOVUS BANK/CALVIN SMYRE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP 2020
https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/a7673d58-cb81-4b74-9574-012aa676c996
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Scholarship Application 2021
The James Henry Smith and Gladys Manning Smith Scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley is intended to help students with financial need, high character, and average and above scholastic merit achieve a college education. The Community Foundation will select one Smith Scholar in the spring of 2021 and the scholarship will pay an annual amount determined by the endowed spending policy of the Community Foundation – approximately $6,000-$7,000 annually.
The Jeanette Williamson Craig and Eugene L. Craig Scholarship: Sewing a Love for Learning at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee is intended to help students with financial need, high character, and average and above scholastic merit achieve a college education. The scholarship committee will select one Craig Scholar in the spring of 2021 and the scholarship will pay $5,000 annually.
Please share these scholarships with potential candidates in your school or organization. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2021. More information and applications are available at: https://cfcv.communityforce.com
CSU Scholarship Deadline on January 31st
The Honors College, Servant Leadership Program, and Competitive Pre-Medical Studies programs all have separate application deadlines that are coming up on January 31st.
The Columbus State University Honors College is designed for academically talented students committed to engaging in their discipline through experiential learning and creative scholarship. Honors students have access to honors coursework and seminars, study abroad programs, and academic engagement which can lead to career advancement. The application is now open and can be found here. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2021. If you have any questions, please email honors@columbusstate.edu
The undergraduate Servant Leadership Program is a four-year comprehensive program that is committed to developing future leaders who practice the philosophy of servant leadership. Scholarship members of the program are competitively selected and are eligible to receive up to $2,500 a year. If you have graduating seniors who would be interested in this program, our application is now open and can be found here. The deadline to apply and have three required recommendations submitted is January 31, 2021. If you have any questions, please email servantleadership@columbusstate.edu.
The Competitive Pre-Medical Studies program provides valuable resources to motivated students interested in pursuing a career as a physician. Boasting an incredible 95% placement rate into medical school, the CPSP will help your students achieve their goal of attending medical school. If you have graduating seniors who would be interested in this program, the application is now open and can be found here. The deadline to apply, and to submit all required materials is January 31, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Katey Hughes at hughes_kathleen1@columbusstate.edu.
Mercer University – Priority Scholarship Deadline is One Week Away!
Greetings from Bear Territory!
This is a reminder that Mercer’s Priority Scholarship deadline is Monday, February 1.
Students can apply using either the Mercer Application or The Common Application to be considered for some of the University’s most prestigious scholarships. We encourage applicants to use code FEBRUARY1 to waive the $50 application fee.
Note: First-year students may apply to Mercer as Test Optional and be considered for admission without submitting official SAT and/or ACT scores. Visit our website for more information.
GCEL, Inc. Scholarship
2021-2022
The Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders, Inc. (GCEL) Scholarship is designed for high school seniors who will attend an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2022! Scholarship Application and information is located here: Scholarship Info (gcel.org). Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2021
PJH Application 2021
PJH 2021
CVCC Scholarships
There are various deadlines, but several of them expire March 1st.
Please visit the CVCC website (http://www.cv.edu/scholarships/) for information.
Virtual Financial Aid Night Workshops – 11th and 12th grade
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2021 Joseph J. Gosha Scholarship
It’s that time again to award a worthy student the Joseph J. Gosha Scholarship! My family is excited to continue to support a graduating student in pursuing his or her dream to attend a four year institution. We hope to receive a number of interested applicants’ applications this year.
We are refreshing the scholarship materials and we will forward them to you by Friday, February 5th. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 26th (just before Spring Break).
Our family would like to seize every opportunity to share and communicate the Joseph J. Gosha Scholarship with seniors’ parents and the seniors to ensure that as many students as possible apply.
1. Would you remind us when and how the scholarship information is disseminated to the parents and seniors?
2. Are there any opportunities that our family can engage with the parents and/or seniors during a senior meeting (i.e. virtually) to share details about the scholarship and encourage them to participate?
Also, we noticed that there is a Families and Student Dashboard on the school’s website and we would like to post information about the Joseph J. Gosha Scholarship on it. Would that be possible?
We are open to any suggestions that you may have to make sure the scholarship details are shared broadly.
We look forward to hearing and working with you again!
Warm Regards,
Alicia Gosha-Page
Joyce Gosha
Tonya Blache
GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN SCHOLARSHIPS
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
The Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship application is now available!
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students who have maintained a 98% college graduation rate.
We appreciate your support by sharing this opportunity with students. The application closes at 5:00 pm ET on February 1, 2021.
Thank you,
Damian Travier
Vice President, Core Programs
Jackie Robinson Foundation
75 Varick Street, 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10013
Students if you receive scholarships of ANY kind or College/Military Acceptance, please email any of the counselors:
Sanchez.Charlotte.M@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Washington.myya.j@muscogee.k12.ga.us
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The sponsoring organization and participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the Muscogee County School District, Board, employees, schools and agents, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the organization, or its program, personnel, and activities. Permission to distribute this flyer should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation of the program by the District. |
The William H. Spencer High School Alumni Association, Inc.
Links for Seniors
Spring 2021 ASVAB Sign-up for Juniors and Seniors
My College Applications and Acceptances
Military Bound
Important! Our records indicate that this is the first time your GAcollege411 account is being used on GAfutures. For security, and based on the data you provided in your GAcollege411 account, please answer 3 of these questions below exactly as you did in your Gacollege411 account.
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Find the right college for you. Find the right college for you.
bigfuture.collegeboard.org
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CollegeXpress: Making the college search easier with our state-of-the-art search tools, $7 billion scholarship database, college rankings and lists, and awesome expert advice. Create your profile and get recruited.
www.collegexpress.com
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https://commonblackcollegeapp.com/
Your School Counselor must create an account to upload your official transcript in the School Counselor Dashboard. If your Counselor did not receive an email requesting them to upload your transcript, please have them go to www.commonblackcollegeapp.com and click on High School Counselor to create an account and upload your transcript.
commonblackcollegeapp.com
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With instant access to more than 800 colleges and universities around the world, the Common App is the most seamless way to manage the application process.
www.commonapp.org
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Scholarship Saturday – September 19, 2020. This edition of Scholarship Saturday features 38 college scholarships and contests closing soon. There is a lot of scholarship money available – apply today!
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Search for scholarships for college students with our free matching service for scholarships. Also learn about financial aid and student loan options to find money to pay for college at Fastweb.
www.fastweb.com
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Welcome to Scholarships.com’s Free Scholarship Search! Search from nearly 4 million scholarships, along with other financial aid, including grants and internships, totaling nearly $6 billion. … Scholarship information is provided by the scholarship provider and updated daily.
www.scholarships.com
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College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.
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MCSD School Social Work Department
MCSD School Social Work Department
School Social Workers serve within the school district in order to help students achieve academic success by serving as a link between schools and home. School Social Workers visit assigned school to build relationships with the students and school staff, and they make home visits and telephone communication regularly with parents to offer support and resources. School Social Workers strive to alleviate barriers that get in the way of a child’s opportunity for education and success. School Social Workers collaborate with many agencies within Muscogee County to support our students, families, and community as a whole.
A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER’S ROLE:
We seek to Advocate
- Serve as a voice for students
- Guide families in pursuit of needs, goods and services
- Serve as a liaison between the student, family, school, and community
- Report concerns of child abuse and neglect
- Assist parents in understanding children’s social/emotional needs
- Represent school position and needs in crisis situations
We Seek to Communicate
- Develop partnerships with community agencies and faith-based organizations
- Encourage and facilitate community involvement with schools
- Build positive relationships with school staff, students, and families
We seek to Educate
- Educate school staff and community on issues of cultural diversity
- Help students achieve maximum academic success
- Inform parents of the educational process
- Encourage and monitor school attendance
What We Do
- Enforce the Georgia Compulsory School Attendance Law
- Provide an array of services to students and their families
- Provide consultation to teachers and other staff
- Collaborate with the community agencies for the improvement of the welfare of our students
- Provide liaison services for McKinney Vento and foster care students and families
- Work with appropriate local agencies & families to help prevent child abuse
- Collaborate with community to help ensure families have the support resources they need
Post-Secondary Plans: What's Next?
What are your plans after graduating from Spencer High School?
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SAT/ACT Information
Do you plan on attending a 4-year college/university? Have you taken or are you taking at least two years of the same foreign language? Does the institution or scholarship you are applying for have a SAT or ACT requirement? Is your overall average at least a 2.3? Then you need to register for the SAT and/or ACT. Click on the link below, so we can assist you with registration process and get you the appropriate fee waiver(s), if applicable.
Free Online Practice SAT and ACT Sessions

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