"The College-Bound Student Athlete" Learning Workshops
Students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend these FREE 2-hour workshops led by counselors, coaches and consultants that will help you better understand the resources and support availale to your student-athlete at Tucker High School.
Session #1 - Chart Your Student-Athlete Academic Plan
Aug/Sept
What GHSA sanctioned sports are offered at Tucker High School?
Who are the Coaches?
JV vs Varsity Sports
Can I play more than one sport during a season?
Fall
Winter
Spring
MANDATORY Sports Physicals and Release Forms
Do I have to "Pay to Play" a GHSA sports in the Dekalb County School District?
County Provided items vs Player Dues
Team Fundraising
Booster Clubs
What items should I discuss and track each SEMESTER with my school counselor?
What are Carneige Credits?
What are Pathways?
What type of degrees are offered at Tucker High School?
How can I graduate early?
What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Where and how can I repeat a failed class that meets NCAA guidelines?
Should I take a standardized test? SAT vs ACT
School Clubs and Community Service
Session #2 - What School is Right for Me?
Jan/Feb
Unofficial vs Official Campus Visits - What questions should I ask?
College Applications: Common Application vs Coalition Application
2-year vs 4-year schools
Vocational/Trade Schools
Military Schools with Sports Programs
Full Scholarships vs Partial Scholarships
Online Scholarship Resources
Grants vs Scholarships
Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Program