Covid-19 Online Resources
SSO portal
Odysseyware
Internet options for families

Guidance Department Information

Dual Enrollment Information

  • Continue to work with the college of choice to get accepted and registered. Email a copy of your college course request/ schedule to your counselor for approval
  • Complete the online funding app on GAFutures
  • Deadline is still May 15th
  • Questions ~ please email your counselor with questions
  • Please visit GAfutures.org for dual enrollments changes
  • How to Submit a Dual Enrollment funding application

Transcript Requests

  • Requests can be made through GAFutures
  • Counselors can email a copy to colleges if needed ~ please email your counselor and include the college email you need it sent to. Some colleges may not accept this method, please check before requesting that they will accept an emailed transcript.

SAT/ACT

Credit Recovery & OdysseyWare 

  • Students are able to work on assignments in each of these programs from home.
  • If you have any questions or concerns about either program, contact Lori.Walker@hcbe.net

Virtual college visits

Preparing for AP Exams

Preparing for your 2020 AP Exam

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FAQ for Students:

How do I get to the SSO (Single sign on Portal)?

To get to the SSO portal:

  • Visit portal.hcbe.net
  • Click on the Student Portal Sign-on Box to the left
  • Click on the Student Portal Sign-on Box from the NHS homepage
SSO
  • Click on the SSO Portal button from the Houston County Board of Education homepage.  
SSO
What if I forgot or don't know my login information?
  • If you do not know your login information, contact a teacher. 
  • If you do not have contact information for a teacher, visit the School Staff page and click on the envelope next to a teacher's name. 
  • This will bring up a box to allow you to send an email to a teacher. 
  • Be sure to use a valid email address where you can get their response. 
How do I check my email?
  1. Go to the SSO Portal. 
  2. Sign in with your login credentials (do not add @student.hcbe.net to your username)
  3. Click on Office 365.
Office 365

4. Click on Outlook to access your school email.  

outlook
How do I get to Google Classroom?
  1. Go to the SSO Portal. 
  2. Sign in with your login credentials (do not add @student.hcbe.net to your username)
  3. Click on Google Classroom
google classroom

4. Verify that you are logging into Google with your @student.hcbe.net account - if you have a personal google account, you need to be sure you aren't using that account.

Google classroom
How do I use Zoom?
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Will I have an overdue fine for my library book(s)?
  • No!  There will be no fines for any overdue books.  Please do not lose your textbooks or the books you have checked out from the Media Center.
  • Don't forget you can access Sora to read e-books and listen to audiobooks from the NHS Media Center.