Which Test is Best? The ACT or SAT? Jed Applerouth and ABC Meeting

You are invited to the Academic Booster Club Meeting on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 6 PM in the Wheeler HS Media Center, as we host Jed Applerouth, a teacher and an educational innovator. Jed is a Nationally Certified Counselor with a PhD in Educational Psychology.

Jed is coming to help you make informed decisions regarding testing and the major differences and similarities between the ACT and the SAT tests. Learn how to structure an effective testing plan. Let's discuss the optimal strategy to minimize stress and get your kids ready to hit their best scores for scholarships and admissions.

To RSVP and for more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1027385127470354/

Open House: Tuesday, August 21

Open House is Tuesday, August 21st beginning at 6pm! This is the time when parents have the opportunity to meet with their students' teachers. Open house begins in the Performing Arts Center at the back of the school. Parking is available in either the front staff lot or the back student lot. See you there!

 

Fall Test Preparation Opportunities through the Academic Booster Club

Practice SAT/ACT Tests offered at Wheeler:  One of the best ways to score higher on the SAT or ACT is to practice taking the test. For a nominal fee, the Academic Booster Club offers students three practice options: a full-length SAT, a full-length ACT and a condensed, combination test with SAT and ACT sections. Scores are NOT reported to colleges, but are provided to students in a comprehensive report. With their results broken down by section, students can then focus on the aspects of the test where they need additional preparation. For more information, please visit the Academic Booster website here.

August 25: Mock ACT or Mock SAT/ACT Diagnostic Test     September 8: Mock SAT 

SAT Test Preparation Classes:  The Academic Booster Club sponsors an SAT prep class taught by Wheeler teachers with Princeton Review materials. Beginning on September 16, the course takes place over 6 sessions, 2 1/2 hours each on Sunday afternoons. For more information and to register, please visit the Academic Booster Club test prep page here. 

ACT Test Preparation Classes:  The Academic Booster Club, in partnership with Applerouth Tutoring, offers an after-school ACT workshop to help students prepare for the ACT test. Beginning on August 27, the Monday afternoon class meets 8 times with the instructor providing a structured review of major concepts and strategies. For more information and to register, please visit the Academic Booster Club website here.  

Above and Beyond Winners 2018

Congratulations to Ashley Deason and Rachel Lewis, nominated by students and teachers for going Above and Beyond for their Wheeler students. Also, many thanks to Abby Shiffman for going Above and Beyond to support the efforts of the Academic Booster Club!

Academic Success in Abundance!

Congratulations!

Wheeler's Governor's Honors Program Finalists!

Shashaank Aiyer (Mathematics)
Fianko Buckle (World Languages, Spanish)
Stella Gainsford (Theatre)
Andrew McEntaggart (Science)
Poojan Mehta (Engineering, Mechanical Design)
Abhinav Piplani (Science)
Jagpreet Sodhi (Engineering, Mechanical Design)
 

2018 UGA Certificate of Merit students!
Every year the University of Georgia identifies students in the top 5% of their high school and recognizes their academic achievements by awarding them a certificate of merit. Kudos to:

Fianko Buckle
Ishan Chadha
Caden Felton
Cason Fuller
Rucha Gharpure
Ayush Goyal
Raymond Jiang
Michael Jin
Andrew Kehoe
Andrew Kell
Andrew Koo
Vanessa Leonardo
Arya Mevada
Abigail Ochal
Shivam Patel
Nishanth Patil
Abhinav Piplani
Adam Profili
Anoushka Satoskar
Shraddha Sekhar
Keshav Shenoy
Jacob Smith
Andrew Tran
David Weinberg
Daniel Zhou

The Wheeler Academic Bowl Team won the Quarter-Final Round High Q TV show! Competitors included: Aaron Moss,'18, Andrew Benecchi,'18, Andrew McEntaggart,'19, and Rex Martin,'19. That's impressive!

The JV Academic Bowl Team won the Division I GATA (Georgia Academic Team Association) JV Tournament! Team members are Wes Swanson, Sam Maloney, Vishaal Ganesh, Ashrit Jada, Eric Yao & Morris Wan. 

 

Recording of Dr. Terrence Roberts' comments

On February 26, Dr. Terrence Roberts, a member of the Little Rock Nine, spoke on his experience as part of the group of African-American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. A 15 minute video of some of his comments can be found here. 

Thank you to the East Cobb Middle School Foundation and the ECMS PTSA for hosting this event and to Elizabeth H, the student volunteer who did the recording!