PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Sprayberry High SchoolJunior & Senior Parent Night

September 20, 2011ASCA Standards: A:B1, A:B2, C:B1, PS:B1

Sprayberry Counseling Office

• Jeanne Walker, Assistant Principal• Kimberly Wilcox, Associate Principal • Tina Harwood, Counselor, A-C• Yatta Collins, Counselor, D-J• Brandy Brady, Counselor, K-Q• Rebecca Irwin, Counselor, R-S• Travis Schmid, Counselor, T-Z• Juanita Perez, Parent Liason• Terri Robbins, Administrative Assistant• Rachelle Denison, Administrative Assistant

Mission Statement

  We believe that all students can achieve by responding to their individual learning styles and needs. As Professional School Counselors,  we are an integral part of our educational programs for student success that include school guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support.

Keep It In Cobb

Introducing:

JoEllen Smith

Graduation Requirements

4 Credits of English

4 Credits of Math

4 Credits of Science

3 Credits of Social Studies

3 Credits from CTAE/Foreign Language/or Fine Arts

1 Credit of Health and Personal Fitness

4 Elective Credits

23 Credits for Graduation Pass one End of Course Test (EOCT) in each of the four content areas or pass the corresponding

subject test of the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT). The EOCT counts 15% of the course grade. Students must also pass the writing portion of the GHSGT.

How To Choose Colleges

• Select 5

– (2) REACH:

– (2) RANGE: 50/50

– (1) SAFETY

• Points to Consider

– Admission Requirements

– Student Life

– Instruction

– Financial Aid

– College Atmosphere

College Admission Tests

ACT

SAT

ASSET*

SAT II Subject Area

WHICH ONE?!?!?

American College Assessment (ACT)•Measures classroom achievement in four broad content areas as well as the ability to reason and to apply problem-solving skills•Four content areas: English, Math Science, Reading•Mathematics section contains pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry•No guessing penalty and all multiple choice•Four sub scores with a composite score ranging up to 36 points•The writing test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.•Visit www.act.org for more information

ACT

SAT

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)•Measures academic aptitude in terms of verbal and mathematical reasoning and the ability to recognize standard written English•Verbal section contains antonyms, analogies, sentence completion and reading comprehension in various subject areas•Mathematics section contains arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and logic and operations•Guessing penalty•800 possible points for the verbal section•800 possible points for the math section•800 possible points for the writing section•Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information the Star Student of each high school is the senior who has the highest SAT taken in one sitting by November of the year preceding their graduation.

Test Preparation Resources

KaplanPrinceton Review at Sprayberry $350 per student

SAT Free Online Prep CourseLibrary/Book Stores

Co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions and practice for the SAT

College and career planning tools

Admissions and financial aid information from colleges

Feedback on academic skills

• PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 12 at SHS during 1st block

• Interested Jr’s must register for the test by Thursday, September 22, in the Counseling Office

• $13 fee for test• Study Guides are available• Go to the Sprayberry website for

additional testing examples and information

The College Application Process

Admission Test Scores: sent to colleges by testing agency.

Online Application vs. Paper Essays Recommendations

Requesting/Sending OFFICIAL Transcripts Access Card*

*Requires Parent Signature to release records. Request Official Transcripts in the School Counseling Office Official Transcripts are $2.00 each. Official Transcripts are sent to the admissions office of the

college unless otherwise indicated.

*DECEMBER 2nd * Deadline for College Applications due January 15th, 2012.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Students MUST GIVE teachers and counselors minimum TWO WEEKS to complete.

Counselor Recommendations

Teacher Recommendations

For January 15th, 2012 College Deadlines-

*SHS Deadline: December 2nd, 2011*

HOPE Scholarship• Eligibility is reported by Social Security number. • Students must apply for HOPE.

www.GAcollege411.org

Chelsea HolleyAdmissions Officer

Georgia Highlands College

Derrick Manley Admissions Officer

Kennesaw State University

Dual Enrollment• Allows students to take college courses in

lieu of high school courses. The courses provide dual credit—fulfilling graduation requirements as well as credits toward a college degree.

• ACCEL min requirements: 3.0 in college prep classes and 1100 on Critical Reading and Math portions of the SAT

• MOWR must take all classes on the college campus

COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR

MARCH 3, 2012

SPRAYBERRY HIGH SCHOOL GYM

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Annual Financial Aid Night

Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

At Sprayberry High School

Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the LGI

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

• www.fastweb.com

• SHS Counseling Blog

• Colleges/Universities

• GAcollege411.org

To Go Packet• Save The Date Financial Aid Night

• GaCollege411 3 Simple Steps Bookmark

• GSFAPPS Instruction Card

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Hope Program Summary

• College Test Prep

• Hope Scholarship Information

• Plan Your Path

• KSU Dual Enrollment

• Move On When Ready