Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment Night

Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment Night will be held Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m. at KGHS for all parents and students interested in learning more about the advanced coursework available at KGHS.  This opportunity will offer the following benefits:

1. Students and parents will be better informed about what KGHS has to offer.

2. Better preparation for the course(s). (Ex: books to read, work load, time management, etc.)

3. Expectations will be clearly defined and student-specific questions can be asked.

4. Academic and career planning for the student.

This will be an informal setting where parents and students are able to stop at tables staffed by each department (ex: English, Foreign Language, etc.).  There will also be a table for Rappahannock Community College representatives to explain the associates degrees and certificates, etc. available to our students.  The counselors will be available to make changes to course requests as needed.  Parents and students are asked to enter through the main office entrance at the front of the building..

Just for Juniors Workshop and Sophomores Shifting Gears

"Just for Juniors" workshops will be offered in March.  This workshop is designed for high school juniors who are planning to apply to four-year colleges and universities in the fall.   I will demonstrate how to search for colleges that meet your child's interests and needs, and learn to navigate college websites to find important admissions information.  We'll review the new essay prompts for the Common Application as well as essay prompts for popular colleges in Virginia.  Other topics include SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, deadlines, and scholarships.  All of this information will better prepare students for the College Application Boot Camp offered in August 2015.

The dates for the "Just for Juniors" workshops are:

March 2

March 10

March 26

Students and parents may select one date.  Each workshop is offered after school from 2:45 p.m. until 4:15 p.m.

"Sophomores Shifting Gears (Some Assembly Required)" workshops will be offered in March.  This workshop is designed for high school sophomores and parents interested in understanding the differences between Virginia high school diploma options, post-secondary choices, and developing a junior year plan.

The dates for the "Sophomores Shifting Gears" workshops are:

March 3

March 11

March 19

Students and parents may select one date.  Each workshop is offered after school from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

"Getting to Know the SAT" will be held Saturday, April 25 at KGHS.  This is a great session for students who are new to the SAT.  The time is 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.  The cost is $20 per student.  Please sign up with Mrs. Morrison in the counseling office.

We will have our annual College Panel for students wishing to talk to students who have graduated from KGHS and gone to college.  This event occurs during FLEX in the auditorium January 7, 2015.  This is a great opportunity for students to hear tips and lessons learned about college life.

Financial Aid Night will be January 8, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the KGHS auditorium.  This event is most useful for parents of seniors planning to attend any post-secondary educational institution.  The presenter is from The College Place in Woodbridge.  Rappahannock Community College will have representatives there to discuss courses, programs, and tuition before and after the presentation.

Special rate for college classes for KGHS students through RCC

KGHS students now have access to a new program called RCC Scholars.  RCC Scholars who receive high school permission from the principal will be eligible to enroll in evening and weekend classes at any RCC site, including the King George site.  Any class starting at 5p.m. or later during the week or all day Saturday will be billed at the special Scholar Rate of $10.00 per credit.  

KGHS offers a significant amount of the coursework needed to complete a degree or certificate but no high school has the entire curriculum for an associate’s degree.  Enter RCC Scholars!  Students who need specific courses to complete the requirements for the associate’s degree or the general education certificate can now complete them at a modest cost.  Other courses and programs, such as EMS, web and game design, general engineering technology, and HVAC, are available without any limit as long as they start 5 p.m. or later, or fall on Saturdays.

Although the fall semester classes began on Monday, August 25, RCC has a 2^nd 8-week session that does not begin until Oct. 21, and a number of other late-starting classes, so there are plenty of classes available for students.  RCC will continue to offer College Connection courses to KGHS students this fall as well.  We will announce those courses as soon as we have the details.  The RCC contact for Scholar Rate is our college recruiter and dual enrollment specialist, Hutt Williams, 804-333-6744 or hwilliams@rappahannock.edu.

“Guiding the College-Bound Athlete”

The KGHS Athletic Department has contracted with Dynamite Sports to conduct an hour long seminar entitled “Guiding the College-Bound Athlete” on Monday September 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the King George H.S. Auditorium.

All of our prospective college-bound athletes and their parents are invited to attend this informative and entertaining event.  And although it is NOT mandatory, we would like every athlete that is considering playing college sports to attend along with their parents.  This seminar will help our parents to become more knowledgeable about athletic scholarships and the recruiting process.

3rd Annual College Application Boot Camp

We are currently accepting registrations for our 2nd annual College Application Boot Camp!  Four sessions are being offered.  Rising seniors may choose from the following workshops:

August 14-15 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. each day,

August 14-15 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. each day,

August 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.,

August 18-19 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. each day.

This is an opportunity for you to get started on your applications, essays, personal statements, and financial aid planning.  Don't miss out!  Contact Mrs. Morrison in the counseling department to sign up. This event is for KGHS seniors only.

We will also have College Tours August 14 to VCU and Randolph Macon College and August 18 to George Mason University.  Contact Mrs. Morrison in the counseling department to sign up.  The cost is $10 per person (nonrefundable).

SAT Prep workshops for 2014-15

We will offer SAT Prep on the following dates:

September 27, 2014
November 22, 2014
April 25, 2015

The cost is $20 and checks can be payable to KGHS.  Please register with Mrs. Morrison in the counseling office.