CHS Student Services Team

CHS Student Services

*Counselor*	*Student Alphabet*	Extension
Michelle Collins	A-Ch	5343
Chris St. Vrain	Ci-Garc	5337
Sonia Murillo	Gard-Joh	5315
Hillary Nichols * Department chair	Joi-Mel	5318
Gayle Cuomo	Mem-Pri	5317
Amanda von Schilling	Prj-Sn	5367
Karen Holton	So-Z	5316
Wendy Wemmer	Administrative Assistant	5313
Erica Snider	Records Facilitator (Registrar)
Kelsey King	Social Worker

Georgia’s Dual Enrollment (DE) program allows high school students to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma. DE is offered through approved public University System of Georgia (USG) postsecondary institutions as well as through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and some private postsecondary schools. Through the DE program, tuition, mandatory fees and required textbooks are covered at no cost to students.

The goal of DE is to increase college access and completion and to prepare students with the skills they need to succeed beyond high school. Students must meet the DE admissions requirements set by the participating postsecondary institution they wish to attend. Those requirements may include a minimum grade level and/or age requirement. Students must also meet the postsecondary institution’s satisfactory academic progress policies.

To participate in the Dual Enrollment program, students must complete the CCSD Dual Enrollment Participation Form and meet with their School Counselor prior to the deadlines below.

Read more details about Dual Enrollment HERE.

CCSD Application for Dual Enrollment Participation Deadline Dates:

(You must complete the CCSD DE Participation Form and meet with your School Counselor by the deadline dates listed below)

Summer 2026 Participation: CCSD Participation Form Deadline of March 13, 2026
Fall 2026 Participation: CCSD Participation Form Deadline of March 27, 2026
Spring 2026 Participation: CCSD Participation Form Deadline of October 10, 2025

CHS students can take college courses online or on the college campus. Dual Enrollment is offered all terms of the school year (including summer).

Application Deadlines

The application period for Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment is CLOSED. Any paperwork submitted will be considered for the Spring 2026 semester.

The paperwork process is merely a piece of the process. Students must adhere to deadlines (shared on individual college websites) for completing the college application and submitting supplemental materials. Start early! Failure to meet college deadlines can result in your Dual Enrollment being pushed back a semester.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DUAL ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

HELPFUL WEBSITES

Participating Colleges & Universities

Accommodations

Dual Enrollment students seeking accommodations at the college they are enrolling at must contact the Office of Student Services or the Office of Disability Services regarding accommodations.

If you currently have an IEP or 504, it does not automatically transfer to the college. Counselors cannot provide this on your behalf; you must reach out to the college directly, and provide it to them.

Selective Service Requirement

Attention Male Students: Federal law requires males, between the ages of 18-25, living in the US, to register with the Selective Service System.

Georgia state law requires Selective Service registration for males to qualify for Georgia’s state aid programs, which includes Dual Enrollment Funding, HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships and Grants. Eligible colleges and universities cannot award any state aid program if a student does not meet the Federal Selective Service registration requirement.

Please register as early as 17.5 years of age or at the latest, by your 18th birthday at www.sss.gov.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements- To graduate from high school students must have 23 units of credit to graduate. These credits must include 4 units of English, 4 units of math, 4 units of science, 3 units of social studies, 3 units of foreign language/fine arts/tech, 1 unit of personal fitness/health and 4 units of electives. See link for more details on specific classes in each area.

Advanced Placement (AP Classes)

AP RESOURCES

AP Classroom: https://myap.collegeboard.org/login

Total Registration

College Board Student Account Help: https://support.collegeboard.org/help-center/account-help

AP Course Requests

If you are interested in taking AP courses for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year, please see the information below and fill out the ONLINE form to request the class. You must indicate your interest in the class by filling out the online request form; your current teacher will not make your request for you. The AP teacher can also answer questions you have about the course. Remember, you are making a request and will not immediately be placed in the course. AP course placements will take place later in the semester. Deadline for requests is Friday, January 24, 2025.

Advanced Academics Department

Our advanced academics department is where Warriors excel. Teaching and learning is based on a future forward theory. Find out where you want to be and plan your course. There are support measures in place to guarantee your success. Ask teachers about, Albert IO, Peer Tutoring, Ambassador buddy, or tutoring from ALL AP teachers. 

AP Ambassadors – Chosen as mentors, support, and our AP faces and voices for the community and new upcoming AP students. This program works closely with the Big Future Ambassadors through College Board, encouraging networking and scholarship opportunities. If you have questions, see Ms. Malouf.

Capstone Diploma - The AP Capstone Diploma is increasingly recognized in admissions by higher education institutions around the world. Many colleges and universities offer credit and/or placement for a qualifying score in AP Seminar, AP Research, or both. https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-capstone/benefits

ENGLISH

MATH

HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCIENCE

WORLD LANGUAGE & CULTURES

ARTS

CAPSTONE

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CHS AP Teachers

Megan Arrowood – AP World History

Charlie Buck – AP Physics

Garrick Cheyne – AP Music Theory

Morgan Clifton – AP Drawing, AP 2D Art, AP 3D Art

Jennifer Crowder – AP Computer Sciences

Souad Fullen – AP French

Amy Geer – AP Statistics

Nicole Howard – AP Precalculus

Jay Huller – AP Spanish Language and Composition

Justin Jones – AP English Literature and Composition

Heather Kuglin – AP Government

Teresa Malouf – AP Chairperson, AP Seminar

Colton Major – AP US History

Katherine Mathews – AP English Language and Composition

Joe Maselli – AP Micro/Marco Economics

Lori Pangburn – AP Biology

Laura Peterson – AP English Language and Composition

Wes Queen – AP Physics: Mechanics, AP Physics: E/Mag

James Sanchez – AP Psychology

Mark Segal – AP Chemistry

Rachel Sheldon – AP Environmental Science

Ben Sosebee – AP US History

Tom Stringfellow – AP Human Geography

Senior Info

College Planning

Future Focus Night

Register + Withdraw

Cherokee HS Registration Information

Registration is handled online at:  www.cherokeek12.net/enroll-new-student or click the following link Enroll New Student - Cherokee County School District

The following documents are REQUIRED to process your enrollment. An enrollment will not be processed without the following documents:

Proof of Residency:

Homeowners: Tax Statement or Mortgage Statement or Closing Document

Renters: Copy of a current (not expired) lease AND the CCSD Residency Affidavit.

Birth Certificate (Proof of age)

Social security card OR Waiver

GA form 3231 Immunizations OR Waiver

Custody documentation (if applicable).

Please note that walking into the school does not guarantee immediate assistance with enrollment. To ensure timely support, calling or emailing to schedule an appointment is highly recommended. Please ask for the Guidance Secretary or the Registrar

Parents/guardians with questions can email Wendy Wemmer - Guidance Secretary at wendy.wemmer@cherokeek12.net or Erica Snider – Registrar at erica.snider@cherokeek12.net or call 770-721-5300.

If you leave a message, please make sure you clearly state your name, child’s name and a call back phone number so we can assist.

We look forward to having you at Cherokee!

Student Withdrawal Information

Withdrawal forms are available in the Front Office at our Main Campus.

Only the student’s legal guardian(s) listed in our records may complete the withdrawal process.

A valid photo ID must be presented at the time of withdrawal.

Please be prepared to settle any outstanding fines or fees on the student’s account.

All textbooks, technology items, and library books must be returned prior to withdrawal.

For questions regarding the withdrawal process, please contact our Registrar, Erica Snider, via email at erica.snider@cherokeek12.net

FAFSA

SENIORS!

THE FAFSA IS OPEN! Make sure you are starting to work on your FAFSA with your parent(s)/guardian. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid.

In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since some aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines! START NOW!

FAFSA Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmEP38x-1Z8

FAFSA Help Center: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help

CHS Financial Aid Night: https://www.facebook.com/share/17QmPd87QV/

What is the FAFSA® form?

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.

Who should complete the FAFSA® form?

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

How long will it take?

It takes most people 30 minutes to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it.

What do I need?

Verified account username and password (FSA ID)

Parent or spouse contributor’s email address

Parent or spouse contributor’s name, DOB, and SSN (for the 2025–26 FAFSA form only)

Income and asset information (if required)

Deadlines

Federal Deadline – June 30, 2027

College Deadline – Check with your school

School Profile

Letter of Recommendations & Transcripts

How to Request a COUNSELOR Letter of Recommendation

Step 1: Complete your Senior Profile and submit your TYPED responses to your assigned counselor via email or print/deliver. Counselors will not write you a letter without a Senior Profile. We encourage students to waive FERPA rights on the Common App.

You may also submit a resume or any other information that you would like shared in your letter. More information about you = a quality letter.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SENIOR PROFILE

Step 2: Officially request a Counselor LOR by emailing your assigned school counselor. Counselors require at least 10 SCHOOL DAYS to write/upload your letter. Pay attention to your deadlines!

Teachers and Counselors may be given a deadline later than the application deadline to submit your materials.

Sending Transcripts

Students request transcripts through gafutures (in-state) or parchment.com (out of state). Add your assigned counselor to your portal and we will receive an email where we can access your account and upload materials.

PLEASE ALLOW 10 SCHOOL DAYS FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED FROM YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

If you apply direct to the institution (college website), you can request a transcript via GAFutures (In State) or Parchment (Out of State).

Reach out to your assigned counselor if you have any further questions.

How to Request a TEACHER Letter of Recommendation

Identify Your Recommender(s):

Step 1: Choose up to two teachers who know you well, based on your academics or extracurriculars. Be aware of how well teachers may know you if you take a virtual class with them. They may not know you well enough to write a letter.

Step 2: Ask the teacher in person to write a letter for you. If in person is not an option, send a personal email to the teacher. Be sure to request your letter at least 10 SCHOOL DAYS before your application due date.

After Your Recommender(s) Agree To Write Your Letter:

Step 1: Provide a copy of your senior profile or resume to assist him/her in writing your letter. A teacher may ask you to provide additional information to help write a quality letter.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SENIOR PROFILE

Step 2: Provide the teacher with a list of all schools you want your letter sent to in addition to the application due dates. The due dates you give your teachers must line up with the due dates in your application portal.

Reminders: Many of the same teachers are asked to write letters each year, and some may reach a capacity to the number of letters they can write in addition to their other responsibilities. Ask early and have a backup plan if one of your top two teachers cannot write you a letter!

Teachers and Counselors may be given a deadline later than the application deadline to submit your materials.

Teachers want to support you in your college goals and are happy to help you!

However, teachers are NOT required to write letters and may decline your request due to time limitations, limited knowledge of you, etc. We encourage students to waive FERPA rights on the Common App.

Teachers always appreciate a thank you and love to hear the outcome of your admissions/scholarship; let them know if you're accepted!

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