The following contains updated details, information, and protocols of our plan during our second semester of virtual learning. Please understand that guidelines, rules, and protocols are constantly evolving, and we will do our best to communicate those as we move forward. The information shared here is specific to Cobb Horizon High School and may be different from other Cobb County High Schools.
Cobb Horizon High School remains committed to breaking down barriers for our students and providing an opportunity for any student to earn their high school diploma. As we move into Quarter Three, we will remain 100% virtual with our instruction. We look forward to our building renovations being completed later this spring. We thank you in advance for your hard work, adjustments, and flexibility. Our staff is committed to providing the best possible instruction, maintaining relationships, and providing social and emotional support to meet the diverse needs of our students in helping them EARN THAT DIPLOMA.
The new Cobb Horizon High School building is located at 1765 The Exchange, Atlanta GA. Unfortunately, building renovations and upgrades have not been completed, but we anticipate completion this summer. Our tentative admin/guidance offices are open from 9:00 – 3:00 each day and can be reached by phone at 678-594-8240.
You can reach our front office between the hours of 9:00 – 3:00 each day at 678-594-8240 and your call will be directed to the appropriate person to assist. Additional methods of communication will be to contact someone directly through email. Please see the list below of important email contacts for administration, guidance personnel, and clerical support and let us know how we can support you. Additional updates and information will also be added to our website.
You may reach Mr. Kelly at any time for urgent situations at 770-624-7944.
Principal John Kelly John.Kelly@cobbk12.org
Assistant Principal Chris Jackson Chris.Jackson@cobbk12.org
Assistant Principal Sherri Gilliam Sherri.Gilliam@cobbk12.org
Counselor A-G Keeva Hollinhead Keeva.Gatlin-Hollinhead@cobbk12.org
Counselor H-O Ebony Payno Ebony.Payno@cobbk12.org
Counselor P-Z Mandy Mooney Mandy.Mooney@cobbk12.org
Student Support (Non-Academic) Adonica Bailey Adonica.Bailey@cobbk12.org
School Secretary Kathie Baker Kathie.Baker@cobbk12.org
Guidance Office Clerk Debra Aylor Debra.Aylor@cobbk12.org
Please click below for all teacher emails and additional support staff https://web.cobbk12.org/cobbhorizon/page/700/faculty-staff
In order to maintain consistency, we plan to continue with our Monday – Thursday schedule and maintain our normal time schedule. This schedule is different than the posted county schedule for high schools and we feel is the best way for us to serve our unique population of students.
We will communicate some tentative Friday School remediation and enrichment opportunities with core content area teachers at a later date depending upon construction progress, completion, and fire marshall approval. Please see daily schedule and important dates below.
QUARTER 4
o Begins on MARCH 22nd and ends on MAY 20th
o May Graduates ONLY
May 17th/18th - Final Exams for graduating Seniors
May 19th - ALL course work Due for graduating Seniors
o May 19th/20th - Final Exams for ALL other Students
o May 24th – Last day for work to be accepted
GradPoint: The link to GradPoint can be found at www.tinyurl.com/CHgradpoint. If a student is unsure of his or her GradPoint username or password, they can contact their teacher for assistance.
CTLS: Students can login to the Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS) at ctlslearn.cobbk12.org. A student’s username is their Office 365 username, which is usually their firstname.lastname@students.cobbk12.org. If unknown, a student’s username can be found under the Account Login Information link in their StudentVue account. A student’s password is the same password that they use to login to the computers at school. If a student cannot remember their password, they can e-mail Matthew.Parsnick@cobbk12.org to have that password reset.
StudentVue: Students are able to check their grades and view their Office 365 username in StudentVue. To access StudentVue, go to studentvue.cobbk12.org. The student’s username is their student ID number and their password is the same password that they use to login to the computers at school. If a student cannot remember their password, they can e-mail Matthew.Parsnick@cobbk12.org to have that password reset.
ParentVue: Parents are able to view their child’s schedule and check their grades in Parent Vue. To access ParentVue, go to parentvue.cobbk12.org. It is important that we have up-to-date addresses and contact information in order to communicate effectively during this digital learning transition. We strongly encourage all Cobb Horizon parents to log into their ParentVue account and verify their student’s enrollment information.
The following link will take you to the ParentVue login page of the CCSD website: http://parentvue.cobbk12.org/If a parent needs to set up a ParentVue account or has any questions, e-mail Kathie.Baker@cobbk12.org. If a parent is unsure of their password, the password can be reset on the ParentVue site.
Office 365: Office 365 is an internet-based version of Microsoft products, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. To access Office 365, students should go to office365.cobbk12.org. A student’s username is usually their firstname.lastname@students.cobbk12.org. If unknown, a student’s username can be found under the Account Login Information link in their StudentVue account. A student’s password is the same password that they use to login to the computers at school. If a student cannot remember their password, they can e-mail Matthew.Parsnick@cobbk12.org to have that password reset.
Need additional technology support?
Email our media specialist, Mr. Parsnick, at matthew.parsnick@cobbk12.org
Teachers will follow the posted daily schedule, provide direct and indirect instruction, communicate assignments and feedback through a variety of methods including CTLS Parent, Gradpoint, Zoom, TEAMS, as well as any other format that will improve student learning.
Teachers will respond to email and phone messages within 48 hours.
Teachers will be available during their planning periods for additional student remediation and individualized support.
Teachers will incorporate a variety of assignments, assessments, and multiple opportunities for content and standard mastery.
Teachers will provide a variety of summative and formative assessments, record grades, and update weekly.
Virtual learning will continue for the entire Spring 2020 semester. All students will be required to log in each day and work to complete required modules within the Grad-point platform just as they would in a face to face setting. While this is certainly not our ideal situation, students can be assured that success can be obtained if they maintain consistent effort as we move through each quarter. Students will be accountable for their work, effort, and grades earned. In December, we had approximately 40 students earn their high school diploma and look forward to celebrating the success of even more students in May.
Below are some specific items that will be daily expectations of all students in order to be successful:
1. Students will engage daily with their teachers, which includes but is not limited to participating in live learning sessions, completing assignment, assessments, and module completion in the GradPoint platform.
2. Students must maintain frequent contact with teacher through all available channels. Maintaining consistent effort and contact with teachers has proven to be the two most effective factors for student success.
WORK HARD…
STAY FOCUSED…
MAINTAIN CONSISTENT EFFORT!
In order for a student to be successful during this period of remote learning, attendance each and every day is imperative. Students are expected to sign in each day through the Gradpoint platform and participate in module completion during their assigned class period.
Any questions or concerns regarding student attendance should be emailed to ryan.nyeste@cobbk12.org
Teachers will assess, update, and record grades weekly. Students and parents will have access to student grades through the Parent Vue process. Specific questions about assignments and grades should be addressed directly with individual teachers.
If you need assistance with accessing Parent Vue, please contact Kathie Baker kathie.baker@cobbk12.org
Students are required by the State of Georgia to take and End of Course Test for the following courses: American Lit, Biology, Algebra 1, U.S. History. All EOC tests will count .01% for students final grade per adjustments made by the State of Georgia. Please contact Chris Jackson if you have any additional questions at chris.jackson@cobbk12.org
Students who receive special education/504 services will continue to receive continued support through the virtual learning process. If you have specific questions or needs regarding how your child’s services will be provided through virtual learning, please contact your child’s individual case manager for initial assistance.
Kristin Willis Student Support Admin Kristin.Willis@cobbk12.org
Debra Bono Special Ed Teacher/Case Manager Deborah.bono@cobbk12.org
Rose Del Orto Special Ed Teacher/Case Manager Rosemarie.DellOrto@cobbk12.org
Theresa Reticker-Schultz Special Ed Teacher/504 Coordinator Theresa.Reticker-Schultz@cobbk12.org
Students who receive ESOL services will continue to receive continued support through the virtual learning process. If you have specific questions or needs regarding how your child’s services will be provided through virtual learning, please contact Jennifer Pritt our ESOL Lead Teacher, jennifer.pritt@cobbk12.org
If you have a need for a computing device to assist you in completing your coursework, please communicate with your individual teacher or email Mr. Jackson at chris.jackson@cobbk12.org for additional information. While there is not a guarantee we can provide all students with a device, we will do our best to ensure that each student in need, will be taken care of. Currently, we have students on a waiting list to receive a device.
Mr. Parsnick, our media specialist, is available to students and parents who need digital resources and assistance with technology. He can be reached via e-mail at matthew.parsnick@cobbk12.org
Counselors will be available Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm. Please click on your counselor's name on our virtual hallway link https://tinyurl.com/y4rg6gfs to schedule an appointment. Please click on “present” to make the link active
Meal Request and Delivery
Please click on the link below for additional information regarding meal kits and dinner pick up opportunities that are available to Cobb Horizon families through the Cobb County School District Food Services Department. http://info.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/foodservices/
Must Ministries Food Pantry
Students and their families needing additional food support--please click on the following links to complete a short application (English Registration Form, Rigistro Espanol). Contact Mrs. Bailey, Site Coordinator, at adonica.bailey@cobbk12.org or 470-428-5116 to ensure boxed food items are prepared for you. Families will receive an announcement with date and time of distribution.
