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Class of 2015Graduation Requirements

23 creditsEnglish: 4 creditsMath: 4 creditsScience: 4 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsTech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 creditsHealth/Personal Fitness

Regular/Honors APA (90 – 100) 4.0 A (90 – 100) 5.0B (80 – 89) 3.0 B (80 – 89) 4.0C (70 – 79) 2.0 C (70 – 79) 3.0

Grading Scale

Graduation Test Requirements

End of Course Tests Georgia High School Graduation Tests9th Lit./Comp. Language ArtsPhysical Science MathBiology WritingMath I (Acc Math I) ScienceMath II (Acc Math II) Social StudiesAmer. Lit. * Taken in the Junior year unlessU.S. History corresponding EOCT has been passedEconomics

EOCT Counts 20% of the Final Grade

English10th Lit/Comp10th Lit/Comp Honors

Social StudiesWorld HistoryWorld History HonorsAP World History

ScienceCourse based on current sequence

Physical ScienceChemistryChemistry HonorsAP Biology

MathCourse based on current sequence

Math IIMath II with SupportAccelerated Math IIAccelerated Math IIIAccelerated Math III/AP StatisticsAP Statistics

World LanguagesNot required for graduation, but recommended for 4 year colleges

Course based on current sequence

Spanish I, II, III, IV, APFrench I, II, III, IV, APLatin I, II, III, IVAmerican Sign Language (application required)

Business & Communication Systems

Business Education (FBLA)Communications Technology

(TV, Video)Marketing/Entrepreneurship (DECA)Business & Computer Science/ Technology

Arts and HumanitiesVisual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)Instrumental (Band)Drama/Theatre (Acting)Choral (Chorus)

Consumer ScienceCulinary Arts Cosmetology

Family and Consumer

Engineering

EngineeringRobotics Team

Pathway Completion Credentials

Incentive to Complete 3 courses in a PathwayPathway Seal of CompletionPathway Seal of DistinctionPathway Medallion

*See handout for details

Keys Check colleges for admission requirements How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Stay involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination

HOPE Scholarship•Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school•Be registered for Selective Service (males only)•Meet Georgia residency requirements•3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only)• Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang.•AP quality pts. (only .50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0)•Covers 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds)•Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending.

Zell Miller Scholarship•Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements•Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds)•Core GPA of 3.70•1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT

HOPE Grant•Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges•Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school•NO GPA requirement

Ways to Calculate HOPEFrom the transcript

(unofficial)From GA College 411

(www.gacollege411.org)

Ways to Calculate HOPEFrom the transcript

(unofficial)From GA College 411

(www.gacollege411.org)

Rigor Requirements for HOPE

Must pass 2 from the following types of courses:• Advanced Math• Advanced Science• AP in core subjects• Core subject taken at University System of GA institution• Advanced Foreign Language

Parent PortalTeachers are making academic recommendations.Students/parents will check teacherrecommendations once the Portal opens.

Wednesday, February 15th.

Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal.Change teacher recommendations using WaiverForm only.

Portal closes on Friday, March 2nd .

Course WaiverIf you are completing a Course Waiver Request tooverride a teacher recommendation …all Waivers areto be completed on-line and are due by:

April 13th

Counselor HelpCounselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the

following days for scheduling issues and help.

(No Appointment Needed)

Wednesday, Feb 22nd

Thursday, Feb 23rd

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

PSAT/Explanation ResultsThe Score Report is broken down into 4

sections1. Your scores 2. Your skills3. Your answers4. Next steps

Find your on-line access code at the bottom of your score report.

Get the Most Out of Your Scores

Log onto www.collegeboard.com/quickstart Create a Free College Board account Using your code, check out the following

powerful tools: My Online Score ReportMy SAT Study PlanMy PersonalityMy College MatchesMy Major & Career Matches

How Does your Score Report Compare to an actual SAT

Critical Reading Score EX: 48 PSAT = 480 SATMath Score EX: 50 PSAT = 500

SATWriting Score EX: 44 PSAT = 440 SAT

Total SAT Projection 980 (CR+M)

1,420 (CR+M+W)

How to Improve Your Scores

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