Overview

Principal: Dr. Edward Spurka

9th Grade Administrator: Mr. Chris Bennett

10th Grade Administrator: Mr. Forti

11th Grade Administrator/ Assistant Principal:

Mrs. Latoya Gray

12th Grade Administrator/ Curriculum Assistant Principal: Mrs. Amy Price

Associate Administrator: Mrs. Kim Premoli

Students are assigned to counselors based on the first letter of their last name:

Counselor Student Caseload

Leigh Popp A – E

Bonnie Schechter F – Lal

Gwen Danner Lam – Ri

Samiah Garcia Rj – Z

Chip Flemmer Graduation Coach

Nancy Sheridan Records Coordinator

Tammy Speer Counseling Secretary

Academic planning; 4-Year Graduation Plan; College/Career Planning; Goal Setting; Problem Solving; Recommendation Letters; Transcript Requests; Graduation Status Tracking; Transition Planning; College Visits.

Classroom Guidance: What You Need to Know as a Sophomore – Week of Nov. 11

Responsive Services: As needed.

Individual and Small Group Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Consultation and Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administrators; Referrals to Outside Agencies.

New Student Enrollments; Withdrawals, Academic Placement & Scheduling; Standardized Test Coordination & Interpretation; Special Programs (Honors Night, National Merit, Parent Information Nights, Nominated Scholarships).

Reasons to see a counselor:

◦ Struggling Academically◦ Questions about college/career planning◦ Questions about four year plan for

graduation◦ Guidance on dealing with academic issues◦ Guidance on dealing with personal issues◦ Just want to meet your counselor!!

Appointments:

Students – stop by before school, during lunch or after school. If counselor is not available, fill out the Counselor Appointment Form.Parents – Need appointments – emailing the counselor is the preferred method of contact.

Student Enrollments & Withdrawals:

• Make an appointment with Counseling Secretary/Records Coordinator

Student Records Request:

• See Counseling Secretary/Records Coordinator

Graduation Credit Requirements = 23

Requirements Credits

Language Arts 4

Mathematics 4

Social Studies 3

Science 4

Health/Personal Fitness 1

W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE

3

Electives 4Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 9th Lit/Comp

H

10th Lit/Comp

H

11th Lit/Comp

H

AP Literature

Math CCGPS Algebra

GPS Geometry

GPS Adv. Algebra

GPS Pre-Calculus

Science Biology * Phys Science *

Chemistry Earth Systems

Social Studies

Amer Gov (.5)

World History

US History Economics (.5)

World Language

Spanish 2 H

Spanish 3 H

Spanish 4 H

AP Spanish

Elective Band Band Band Band• General Health is often paired with American

Gov. in 9th grade. (Also semester class worth .5 Credit)

• Personal Fitness is also required and can be taken at the student's leisure anytime during the four years.

◦5 credits= 10th grade promotion◦11 credits= 11th grade promotion◦17 credits= 12th grade promotion◦23 credits= GRADUATION!

Remember: Semester Class = .5 CreditYear Long Class = 1 Credit

In schedulePLATO Fulton Virtual School (FVS)GA Virtual School (GAVS)Summer School

◦ Be aware that the NCAA may or may not approve courses taken through a non-traditional format such as online, distance learning, correspondence, credit recovery, etc.

Credits and Honor Points

Credits

EHow many credits are required to be in the 11th grade?

• Need 11 credits earned by the start of the 2014/2015 school year.

• If a student does not have 11 credits then the student is placed in a 10th grade homeroom and cannot attend any junior activities.

• Student can be promoted to 11th grade when proper credit is earned.

Honor Points

EWhich courses receive honor points?

• 7 additional points are added at the end of each semester to passing grades in Honors, AP, and Joint Enrollment / College Courses.

HONORS POINTS EXAMPLE:

Example: PR Transcript/RC

9th Lit H 90 97Biology H 68 68

To participate in sports, students must have passed FIVE classes from the previous semester.

Must be on track to graduate (Not retained in a lower grade).

Testing Requirements

End of Course Tests (EOCT)

•EOCT’s count 20% of the final grade in the classes listed below.•After it is averaged in, the grade must be 70 or above to receive credit for the course. Students must pass the following classes.•Are not required to pass EOCT, just class.

MATH SOCIAL STUDIES ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS SCIENCE Algebra 1 U.S. History Ninth Grade Literature and Composition Biology Geometry Economics American Literature and Composition Physical Science

Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSWT)

•All students must pass the GHSWT (Writing Test)– test is taken Junior year

Cumulative Numeric Average

Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken. The

numeric average is on a 100 point scale i.e. 87 out of 100

All grades included in this calculation – failed grades, summer grades, online grades…

A Word on Grade Point Average (GPA)

Student should contact college to find how they calculate GPA

Most colleges use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0

Most colleges only consider academic core courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)

Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses

Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and college courses

High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution not the high school (Fulton County does not calculate)

College GPA is different than the Fulton County Numeric Average

Refer to Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation Handout.

1. Cumulative Numeric Average – Fulton Co.

2. Core Academic GPA 3. HOPE Scholarship GPA

HOPE GPA Calculation

A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale

Core Courses ConversionEnglishMathScience Social ScienceWorld Language

Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP courses only, not to exceed 4.0

Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA

All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission

Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA

A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE

A 90 to 100

4.0 Points

B 80 to 89 3.0 Points

C 70 to 79 2.0 Points

F 0 to 69 0 Points

HOPE – Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally – is Georgia’s unique scholarships and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges

Qualifications:

Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia Be a graduate of an eligible high school Be registered with Selective Service (males)

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Earn a 3.0 GPA in high school (calculated by GA Student Finance Commission)

Recipients must have 3.0 GPA at checkpoints to maintain

Graduate valedictorian or salutatorian OR

Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school AND earn a 1200 combined score of reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or a 26 composite score on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date

Recipients must

have 3.3 GPA at checkpoints to maintain.

ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

Beginning with students who graduate on or after May 1, 2015, students must pass at least two courses from a list of academically rigorous courses in order to meet the requirements to be a HOPE Scholar upon high school graduation.

Advanced Math – such as Adv. Algebra or Pre-Calculus Advanced Science – such as Chemistry or Physics AP in a core subject Advanced Foreign Language – such as Spanish 2 Core subjects taken at USG Institution.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Public Institutions:Students attending public

colleges or universities receive a HOPE award amount, up to a maximum of 15 hours, based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. (see chart on GACollege411.org)

Private Institutions◦ Full-time student

$1,854 per semester ◦ Half-time student

$927 per semester

Public Institutions:Pays current academic year

standard undergraduate tuition for number of hours enrolled (public)

Private Institutions: Full-time student $2,000 per semester Half-time student $1,000 per semester

ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

*Check award amounts on www.gacollege411.org*

• Available to students seeking a technical certification or diploma regardless of high school grade point average or graduation date

• Covers a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year

• Must earn cumulative GPA of 2.0 at 30 semester hours/60 semester hours to maintain

Program changes are available on the www.gacollege411.org website

Read widely and write extensively, both in and out of school

Take advantage of the PSAT/NMSQT score report (PSAT – October 16th)

Become familiar with the SAT/ACT question types, format, and directions (SAT Question of the Day)

As a junior - Sign up for a prep course at www.princetonreview.com

It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice during junior year and once at the beginning of their senior year

College Entrance Exams

SAT Versus ACT

Type of Test SATTest of critical thinking and problem solving

ACTContent-based test

Test Dates October 5November 2December 7January 25

March 8May 3June 7

October 26December 14February 8

April 12June 14

Score 600 to 2400 1 to 36

Penalty for wrong answers

Yes No

Structure Critical ReadingMath (through Algebra 2)

Writing

EnglishMath (through trigonometry)

ReadingScience

Writing (Optional)

Time to start! Counselors will work with students on

Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) Begin college visits on school breaks Use the New COMPASS Center to research

colleges and scholarships Attend College Fairs:NACAC College Fair – March 16 @ Ga World Congress Center

Cambridge HS College Fair – March 19 (6-8pm)

Assessments Exploration 4-Year High School Plans College Planning Educational, college and career

management.

Georgia Career Information System (GCIS)www.gcic.peachnet.edu

User Name: s (student ID number) OR cambridgehsPassword: fulton1OR gcis7516

Our new college and career center! Career shadowing program: Cambridge CEO Resume assistance Essay writing resources Mock Interview experience College (any Post-secondary education) Search

Tools Scholarship Resources Enrichment Opportunities and Internship Resources College Visits To Cambridge

GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language)

Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of courses throughout high school – Show progression

Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking during 11th grade year

Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average

Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations and sports can be particularly important to colleges

College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate writing ability and give the college more information about the student.

Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor is needed

Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.

Freshman Profile

UGAMiddle 50% GPA: 3.77 -4.05SAT: 1790 –2060 (CR/M/W)ACT : 27-32Average # AP courses: 4-6

GA StateAverage GPA: 3.4Average SAT: 1106 (CR/M)Average ACT: 24

Ga SouthernAverage GPA: 3.21Average SAT: CR 556, M 559, W 531Average ACT: 23

Gwinnett Technical CollegeGraduate from High SchoolSubmit SAT/ACT scores or take Compass test

GA Tech Mid-50% GPA: 3.85 –4.11 Middle 50% SAT: 2000 -2210

(CR/M/W) Middle 50% ACT: 29 -33 Average # AP courses: 6 -11

GCSU Middle 50% GPA: 3.21-3.74 Middle 50% SAT: 1100-1240 (CR/M)

Kennesaw State Minimum Academic GPA: 2.5 Minimum SAT: 950 (CR/M)

Georgia Perimeter College High School recalculated GPA of

2.0 on College Prep Course work Submit SAT/ACT scores or take

Compass Test

Special Programs NightFebruary 2014

INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN:

AP CLASSESDUAL ENROLLMENT

CAREER TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYSFINE ARTS PROGRAMS

Advanced Placement - AP

E Program of college-level courses

E Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores

E Required to take the AP exam in May

• Tuition is paid through local system funds

• Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for these expenses

• All high school End of Course Tests and the Georgia High School Writing Test requirements must be satisfied

• Any student interested must notify their counselor early in Spring Semester. * Deadline for applications to be submitted to college and for CHS paperwork to be completed with counselor is March 30th, regardless of college deadline. * Deadline for dual enrollment application and supplemental

documents to be submitted to the college is May 1st.

MOWR/ACCELAn opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution full-time (MOWR) or part-time (ACCEL) during their junior and/or senior year of high school

Students will receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously while attending college classes on the college campus.

Move on When ReadyDual Enrollment Opportunities – MOWR/ACCEL

Challenge yourself academically and aim for high grades.

Create Resume - list involvement/accomplishments

Don’t clutter your schedule with a multitude of extracurriculars. Colleges would rather see you passionate about a few worthwhile activities, clubs, sports, charities, etc.

Analyze your PSAT score and look for areas to develop.

If going to highly selective college, consider taking SAT Subject Test immediately after taking related course at school.

Cambridge HS Counseling Website

www.cambridgeguidance.com

Sophomore Advisement PowerPoint Presentation

Upcoming Events

College/Career Counseling

Academic Counseling

Much more!!

You should have received text alerts for this meeting

Remind101 registration information located online at www.cambridgeguidance.com

Q & A

Please complete the Survey and hand it back to a counselor before leaving

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national

origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.