WELCOME TO A.L. BROWN HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
415 East First Street, Kannapolis, N.C. 28083
Contact us: (704) 932-6125
Guidance Office Fax# (704) 932-0442
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
We are located on the 2nd floor of the main building across from the principal's office.
Contact us: (704) 932-6125
Guidance Office Fax# (704) 932-0442
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
We are located on the 2nd floor of the main building across from the principal's office.
The A.L. Brown High School Student Services team welcomes you to our online site! Whether you're looking for registration information, career and college planning materials, high school to college testing details, or community resource direction, we hope that you will find it here. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, on-line information source, with links for educational assistance that meets the needs of all A.L. Brown students and parents. The Student Services team is committed to keeping our students the priority, with focus on their health, well-being, and educational growth.
Meet our staff:
Camilla Buckwell
Attendance / Drop-Out Prevention Coordinator camilla.buckwell@kcs.k12.nc.us Jackie Cross High School Testing Coordinator / 504 Program jackie.cross@kcs.k12.nc.us Kathy Hall Guidance Secretary / Student Records kathy.hall@kcs.k12.nc.us Brian Landis School Counselor last names L-Z / Scholarship Coordinator brian.landis@kcs.k12.nc.us | Ophelia Mitchell
Special Populations Coordinator ophelia.mitchell@kcs.k12.nc.us Kristi Parlier Career Development Coordinator / Internship Programs kristi.parlier@kcs.k12.nc.us Patti Stodghill (Department Chair) School Counselor (last names A-K) Senior Events patti.stodghill@kcs.k12.nc.us Angela Ward Safe School Initiative / Special Projects / Grant Programs angela.ward@kcs.k12.nc.us |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
12/8
PSAT SCORES ARE BACK!
All students who took the PSAT TEST in October should report to the Media Center at the beginning of 4th Block on Thursday, December 8. Individual scores will be distributed. If you are unable to attend on Thursday, your scores will be available in Guidance. Please see Mrs. Stodghill for questions.
10/26
UNC PEMBROKE HAS SCHEDULED A LUNCH VISIT TOMORROW (Thursday, October 27) IN THE SOCIAL ROOM. ANY STUDENT WANTING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UNC PEMBROKE AND/OR APPLY TO THIS 4 YEAR COLLEGE SHOULD STOP BY AND TALK WITH PEMBROKE'S ADMISSION COUNSELOR.
UNC PEMBROKE HAS SCHEDULED A LUNCH VISIT TOMORROW (Thursday, October 27) IN THE SOCIAL ROOM. ANY STUDENT WANTING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UNC PEMBROKE AND/OR APPLY TO THIS 4 YEAR COLLEGE SHOULD STOP BY AND TALK WITH PEMBROKE'S ADMISSION COUNSELOR.
OFFICIAL STUDENT GUIDES TO THE PSAT are now available in the Guidance Office. The STUDENT GUIDE offers TEST TAKING HELP! with examples of the types of questions that are on the PSAT TEST as well as a PRACTICE TEST with answer key. If you are signed up to take the PSAT on Oct 12, please drop by the Guidance Office and pick up your copy.
The PSAT Test will be offered at A.L. Brown on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. This test provides a valuable practice opportunity for the SAT college entrance exam and automatically enters high school juniors in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Participation in the PSAT test is highly recommended for any student who is planning to enter a 4-year university after high school. The cost for the exam is $14.00 - cash or money order only will be accepted. Interested students should sign up for this test with Mrs. Bostic in Cyber Campus Room 119. Registration deadline is September 22nd.
COLLEGE FAIR at A.L. Brown is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27 in the A.L. Brown Cafeteria. Seniors are to report from 9:10 to 9:40 and Juniors will report from 9:40 to 10:10. College admissions staff from 60+ colleges will be available with information and admission materials for prospective students.
****IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS 2011-12****
SEPTEMBER
20: Progress Report/Open House
23: Homecoming
25: Grand Opening STEM
27: College Fair
28: Senior Class Meeting with National Recognition
OCTOBER
4 –8: Cap and Gown Order
13: Renaissance Festival
18: Texting While Driving
22: STEM Day
28: End of First Nine Weeks
NOVEMBER
Week of November 8: Report Cards issued
Week of November 14: CFNC College Application Week
DECEMBER
1: Community Blood Drive
6: Senior Presentation/ Progress Report
8: Senior Presentation
JANUARY
7: Start of Exams
13: End of First Semester
Week of 23rd: Progress Reports
FEBRUARY
22: Progress Reports
MARCH
22: End of 3rdNine Weeks APRIL
APRIL
Senior Trip: Date/Location TBD
Week of April 2nd: Report Cards
6-13: Spring Break
20: Relay for Life
24-25:Announcement Delivery
26-27: Cap and Gown Delivery
MAY
Class Picture/Cap and Gown Picture TBD
4: Progress Reports
5: Prom
8: Senior Presentation
10: Senior Presentation
Yearbook distribution: Date TBD June
JUNE
3: Baccalaureate
4 –7: Exams
7: Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic/Senior Fees due
8: GRADUATION 2012
SEPTEMBER
20: Progress Report/Open House
23: Homecoming
25: Grand Opening STEM
27: College Fair
28: Senior Class Meeting with National Recognition
OCTOBER
4 –8: Cap and Gown Order
13: Renaissance Festival
18: Texting While Driving
22: STEM Day
28: End of First Nine Weeks
NOVEMBER
Week of November 8: Report Cards issued
Week of November 14: CFNC College Application Week
DECEMBER
1: Community Blood Drive
6: Senior Presentation/ Progress Report
8: Senior Presentation
JANUARY
7: Start of Exams
13: End of First Semester
Week of 23rd: Progress Reports
FEBRUARY
22: Progress Reports
MARCH
22: End of 3rdNine Weeks APRIL
APRIL
Senior Trip: Date/Location TBD
Week of April 2nd: Report Cards
6-13: Spring Break
20: Relay for Life
24-25:Announcement Delivery
26-27: Cap and Gown Delivery
MAY
Class Picture/Cap and Gown Picture TBD
4: Progress Reports
5: Prom
8: Senior Presentation
10: Senior Presentation
Yearbook distribution: Date TBD June
JUNE
3: Baccalaureate
4 –7: Exams
7: Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic/Senior Fees due
8: GRADUATION 2012
