Tucker High Advisement!Tucker High Advisement!

Presenters:Presenters:Ms. A. Staples - Ms. A. Staples - 1212thth Grade Counselor & Grade Counselor &

Head CounselorHead Counselor

Ms. S. Walker -Ms. S. Walker - 9 9thth – 11 – 11thth Grade Counselor (A-G) Grade Counselor (A-G)

Mr. C. Walker – Mr. C. Walker – 9th – 119th – 11thth Grade Counselor (H- Philip) Grade Counselor (H- Philip)

Ms. D. Currie – Ms. D. Currie – 99thth – 11 – 11thth Grade Counselor (Philips – Z) Grade Counselor (Philips – Z)

Mrs. S. McDonaldMrs. S. McDonald, , RegistrarRegistrar

Mrs. F. FreemanMrs. F. Freeman, , Counseling SecretaryCounseling Secretary

Mrs. J. JohnsonMrs. J. Johnson, , Counseling SecretaryCounseling SecretaryCounseling Office Number (678) 874-3726Counseling Office Number (678) 874-3726

DeKalb’s Diploma Seals

College Prep Seal

4 English Courses4 Math Courses

4 Social Studies Courses4 Science Courses

1.50 PE.50 Health

2 World Language4 Electives

24 Credits

Career TechnologySeal

4 English Courses4 Math Courses

4 Social Studies Courses4 Science Courses

1.50 PE.50 Health

1 World Language5 Electives

24 Credits

DeKalb’s Diploma Seals

Honors/DistinctionSeal

Course RequirementsSame as College Prep

Requires 3 CreditsWorld Language

3.5 Cumulative GPA3.0 Core GPA

ForFor PROMOTIONPROMOTION to the nextto the next GRADEGRADE you will needyou will need::

1010THTH Grade – 6 UNITS (3 Core and 3 Electives) Grade – 6 UNITS (3 Core and 3 Electives)

1111THTH Grade – 12 UNITS (6 Core and 6 Electives) Grade – 12 UNITS (6 Core and 6 Electives)

1212THTH Grade – 18 UNITS (9 Core and 9 Electives) Grade – 18 UNITS (9 Core and 9 Electives)

Graduation – 24 UNITS Graduation – 24 UNITS as determined by diploma as determined by diploma

typetype

Graduation RequirementsGraduation RequirementsAll students are expected to complete a common set of requirements to earn a regular diploma. All students are expected to complete a common set of requirements to earn a regular diploma. The following units are required under the current graduation rule. Students who enroll from The following units are required under the current graduation rule. Students who enroll from another state must meet Georgia graduation requirements and the Georgia assessment another state must meet Georgia graduation requirements and the Georgia assessment requirements for the graduation class they enter. requirements for the graduation class they enter.

Areas of Study College Preparatory Seal

Honors/Distinction Seal

(GPA 3.5)

Career Technology Seal

English/Language Arts

4 4 4

Mathematics 4 4 4

Science 4 4 4

Social Studies 4 4 4

World Language 2 3 1

Health and Personal Fitness

/ Physical Education2 2 2

Electives4

(3 Career Pathway and 1 General Elective )

3(General Electives)

5(3 Career Pathway

and 2 General Electives)

Total Units Required

24 24 24

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE SEQUENCECOURSE SEQUENCE

English Language Arts Electives

• Writer’s Workshop • ESOL I, II, III• Journalism

MATHEMATICS COURSE SEQUENCEMATHEMATICS COURSE SEQUENCE

8TH Grade 9TH Grade 10TH Grade 11TH Grade 12TH Grade

Option 1 CCGPS Grade 8 Mathematics

CCGPS Coordinate

Algebra

CCGPS Analytic

Geometry

CCGPS Advanced Algebra

CCGPS Pre-Calculus

orAdvanced

Math Decision Making

Option 2 CCGPS Grade 8 Mathematics

Accelerated CCGPS

Coordinate Algebra

Accelerated CCGPS Analytic

Geometry

Accelerated CCGPS Pre-

Calculus

AP Calculusor

AP Statistics

Option 3 CCGPS Coordinate

Algebra

CCGPS Analytic

Geometry

CCGPS Advanced Algebra

CCGPS Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus or

AP Statisticsor

Advanced Math Decision

Making

Option 4 Accelerated CCGPS

Coordinate Algebra

Accelerated CCGPS Analytic

Geometry

Accelerated CCGPS Pre-

Calculus

AP Calculusor

AP Statistics

AP Calculusor

AP Statistics

SCIENCE COURSE SEQUENCESCIENCE COURSE SEQUENCE

Tenth grade students taking accelerated mathematics are given the option to take Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry as their 10th grade science.

*• Human Anatomy • AP Environment Science • AP Biology • Oceanography • AP Chemistry • Environmental Science • AP Physics

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES SEQUENCESEQUENCE

Social Studies Electives

• Psychology • AP Government • AP Human Geography• AP Psychology • African American Studies

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL A COURSE?

Summer School (SACS Accredited Program)Summer School (SACS Accredited Program)Elizabeth Andrews High School (No Tuition Fees)Elizabeth Andrews High School (No Tuition Fees)DeKalb Online Academy (DOLA)DeKalb Online Academy (DOLA)GA Virtual Credit RecoveryGA Virtual Credit Recovery

1.1. See your counselor prior to enrolling in any online course.See your counselor prior to enrolling in any online course.

2.2. These online programs have a tuition fee of $250 for .5 unit and These online programs have a tuition fee of $250 for .5 unit and $500 for 1.0 unit course. $500 for 1.0 unit course.

3.3. DeKalb County will only accept 2 units for summer school DeKalb County will only accept 2 units for summer school credit from SACS accredited programs.credit from SACS accredited programs.

4.4. If you fail 2 or more classes and do not make them up, you will If you fail 2 or more classes and do not make them up, you will not be promoted to the next grade level and are at risk of not not be promoted to the next grade level and are at risk of not graduating on time.graduating on time.

END-OF-COURSE TESTS (EOCT)END-OF-COURSE TESTS (EOCT)

The A+ Educational Reform Act of 2000, O.C.G.A. §20-2- 281, mandates End-of-Course assessments in grades nine through twelve for some core subjects. End-of-Course Test scores are calculated as part of a student’s final numeric grade in a course. The End-of-Course Test requirement is also applicable to courses taken on-line and other off campus course options approved by school counselors. This information is subject to change based on state legislation and/or Georgia Department of Education rules/policies.

End-of-Course Tests will be administered near the end of the course sequence and will be calculated as 20% of the final grade. End-of-Course Testing is required in each of the following eight courses. Any student enrolled in any Dual Enrollment program must also complete the EOCT requirement listed below to receive high school course credit.

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL WRITING TESTGEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL WRITING TEST

Students in the 11Students in the 11thth grade participate in the Georgia grade participate in the Georgia High School Writing Test and must pass the High School Writing Test and must pass the GHSWT to earn a regular education diploma. GHSWT to earn a regular education diploma.

The writing test requires students to produce a The writing test requires students to produce a composition of no more than two pages on an composition of no more than two pages on an assigned topic.assigned topic.

The two-hour test administration includes 100 The two-hour test administration includes 100 minutes of student writing time.minutes of student writing time.

In persuasion, the writer assumes a position on an In persuasion, the writer assumes a position on an issue and uses language to influence the reader. issue and uses language to influence the reader. The purpose is to express a writer’s opinion on a The purpose is to express a writer’s opinion on a subject either explicitly or implicitly. subject either explicitly or implicitly.

END OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENTSEND OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENTS

Students who successfully complete three (3) required courses in a Students who successfully complete three (3) required courses in a given CTAE pathway will be provided the opportunity to take an End given CTAE pathway will be provided the opportunity to take an End of Pathway Assessment.of Pathway Assessment.

□ □ Culinary Arts □ Engineering □ JROTC □ Early ChildhoodCulinary Arts □ Engineering □ JROTC □ Early Childhood□ □ Interactive Media □ Audio Video Technology & FilmInteractive Media □ Audio Video Technology & Film□ □ Art □ Humanities □ Intro to Business & Technology Art □ Humanities □ Intro to Business & Technology □ □ Intro to Digital Technology □ Marketing & ManagementIntro to Digital Technology □ Marketing & Management□ □ Music (Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Music Appreciation) Music (Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Music Appreciation)

These assessments, selected by the Georgia Department of Education, These assessments, selected by the Georgia Department of Education, are designed to directly link to industry validated credentials and may are designed to directly link to industry validated credentials and may result in national industry certifications. Each test measures industry result in national industry certifications. Each test measures industry specific technical skills required for entry level employment in a career specific technical skills required for entry level employment in a career related to the pathway.related to the pathway.

GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM

Six week (now cut to four weeks) instructional program begun Six week (now cut to four weeks) instructional program begun in 1964 for the state’s most talented students.in 1964 for the state’s most talented students.

A chance for in depth study of academic or artistic fields of A chance for in depth study of academic or artistic fields of interest and be taught by excellent high school, college interest and be taught by excellent high school, college instructors, and scholarships. instructors, and scholarships.

Participants are the very top students at this school in their area Participants are the very top students at this school in their area of study, and are well-rounded, high achieving students across of study, and are well-rounded, high achieving students across the board. the board.

An opportunity practice interpersonal skills living with peers on An opportunity practice interpersonal skills living with peers on a Georgia college campus.a Georgia college campus.

Participation paid for by the state, including each student’s Participation paid for by the state, including each student’s tuition, room, board, and instructional supplies.tuition, room, board, and instructional supplies.

Only students in the 11Only students in the 11thth and 10 and 10thth grade are allowed to grade are allowed to participate in the program. participate in the program.

Teachers have the honor of nominating students into the Teachers have the honor of nominating students into the program.program.

http://real.doe.k12.ga.us/vod/ghp/ghpvideoweb.mov

Move On When Ready (MOWR)Move On When Ready (MOWR)

MOWR provides high school students the opportunity to “jump start” postsecondary MOWR provides high school students the opportunity to “jump start” postsecondary education during the high school years. Once a student meets the admission education during the high school years. Once a student meets the admission requirements and is accepted to a technical college, 2-year college, or 4-year requirements and is accepted to a technical college, 2-year college, or 4-year university, the high school student will be free to “move on” earlier to the next university, the high school student will be free to “move on” earlier to the next educational level.educational level.

Students that participate in MOWR will receive high school credit and collegeStudents that participate in MOWR will receive high school credit and collegecredit simultaneously while attending college classes on the college campus, fulltime. credit simultaneously while attending college classes on the college campus, fulltime. Tuition, materials, fees and possibly books are paid through MOWR funding.Tuition, materials, fees and possibly books are paid through MOWR funding.Food, transportation, and other costs are the responsibility of the student. StudentsFood, transportation, and other costs are the responsibility of the student. Studentsparticipating in Move on When Ready are not eligible for any other state studentparticipating in Move on When Ready are not eligible for any other state studentfinancial aid at an eligible institution for courses taken under the program. They canfinancial aid at an eligible institution for courses taken under the program. They canreceive additional institutional aid or local scholarships from the local postsecondaryreceive additional institutional aid or local scholarships from the local postsecondaryinstitution they are attending. Move on When Ready course hours do not countinstitution they are attending. Move on When Ready course hours do not countagainst any maximum hourly caps for HOPE scholarships or grants.against any maximum hourly caps for HOPE scholarships or grants.

Students are eligible to participate in Move on When Ready if they are entering 11th Students are eligible to participate in Move on When Ready if they are entering 11th or 12th grade, as determined by the local system, and have spent the prior school or 12th grade, as determined by the local system, and have spent the prior school year in attendance at a public high school in Georgia. Before students become year in attendance at a public high school in Georgia. Before students become MOWR candidates, they must meet the admission requirements of the selected MOWR candidates, they must meet the admission requirements of the selected college/university. Once accepted, students will need to complete the application college/university. Once accepted, students will need to complete the application form, meet the dual enrollment/MOWR requirements as set by the eligible institution form, meet the dual enrollment/MOWR requirements as set by the eligible institution in addition to the GaDOE guidelines, and select approved courses to take at the in addition to the GaDOE guidelines, and select approved courses to take at the college level that meet the high school graduation requirements.college level that meet the high school graduation requirements.

Joint and Dual EnrollmentJoint and Dual EnrollmentThe Joint/Dual Online Enrollment Program is an excellent alternative for rising juniors The Joint/Dual Online Enrollment Program is an excellent alternative for rising juniors and seniors who want to start college now. Above all, the program allows them the and seniors who want to start college now. Above all, the program allows them the opportunity to embrace the ability to study where and when they want- without opportunity to embrace the ability to study where and when they want- without compromising the support and sense of community that face-to-face classes offer.compromising the support and sense of community that face-to-face classes offer.

Joint enrollment is an arrangement whereby a high school student is enrolled in Joint enrollment is an arrangement whereby a high school student is enrolled in postsecondary coursework in college while continuing to pursue his or her high postsecondary coursework in college while continuing to pursue his or her high school diploma. Joint enrollment coursework earns postsecondary credit only. school diploma. Joint enrollment coursework earns postsecondary credit only. Students are not eligible for funding through the Accel Program of the HOPE Students are not eligible for funding through the Accel Program of the HOPE scholarship.scholarship.

Dual enrollment is a program through which high school students take courses from Dual enrollment is a program through which high school students take courses from college while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high college while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and college. Students are eligible for funding through the Accel Program of the school and college. Students are eligible for funding through the Accel Program of the HOPE scholarship.HOPE scholarship.

The The Accel Program  is a non-need based grant program for students who wish to take  is a non-need based grant program for students who wish to take college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Courses pursued by students in the Accel Program must come from requirements. Courses pursued by students in the Accel Program must come from the approved course directory available on the Accel website. Credit hours paid by the approved course directory available on the Accel website. Credit hours paid by the Accel Program will not count towards the maximum limit of 127 semester hours the Accel Program will not count towards the maximum limit of 127 semester hours paid by HOPE. Additional requirements or restrictions for participating in this program paid by HOPE. Additional requirements or restrictions for participating in this program may be imposed by the high school. All Accel recipients must complete the Accel may be imposed by the high school. All Accel recipients must complete the Accel application available through the application available through the Georgia Student Finance Commission . Eligible . Eligible students must meet certain criteria. The program is offered during the fall and spring students must meet certain criteria. The program is offered during the fall and spring terms of the school year.terms of the school year.

Tucker High SchoolTucker High SchoolCollege Bound 2014 GraduatesCollege Bound 2014 Graduates

2 Alabama A&M2 Alabama A&M 1 Arizona State1 Arizona State 5 Auburn5 Auburn 7 Berry7 Berry 8 Campbellsville8 Campbellsville 4 Clark Atlanta4 Clark Atlanta 1 Clemson1 Clemson 1 Emory1 Emory 2 Florida A&M2 Florida A&M 1 Florida State1 Florida State 2 Furman2 Furman 20 GA Gwinnett20 GA Gwinnett 46 GA Perimeter46 GA Perimeter 41 GA State 41 GA State 5 GA Tech5 GA Tech 2 Hampton2 Hampton 5 Howard5 Howard 1 Kansas State1 Kansas State 10 Kennesaw State10 Kennesaw State 3 LSU3 LSU 6 Mercer6 Mercer

3 Mississippi State3 Mississippi State 2 North Carolina A & T2 North Carolina A & T 1 Oklahoma State1 Oklahoma State 1 Samford University1 Samford University 9 Savanah State9 Savanah State 7 South Carolina State7 South Carolina State 5 Spelman5 Spelman 6 St. Johns University6 St. Johns University 1 Syracuse1 Syracuse 12 Tennessee State12 Tennessee State 1 Tuskegee University1 Tuskegee University 21 University of Georgia21 University of Georgia 5 University of Alabama5 University of Alabama 4 University of Miami4 University of Miami 1 University of Tampa1 University of Tampa 16 West Georgia16 West Georgia 11 Valdosta State11 Valdosta State 1 Virginia Tech1 Virginia Tech 1 Wingate University1 Wingate University 2 Winthrop2 Winthrop 3 Xavier3 Xavier

Tucker High SchoolTucker High SchoolAverage SAT ScoreAverage SAT Score

The Top 10% of this year’s senior The Top 10% of this year’s senior class has an average SAT score of class has an average SAT score of 1800-2170.1800-2170.

Highest score on the SAT is 2400Highest score on the SAT is 2400Number of students in the 2015 Senior Number of students in the 2015 Senior Class is about 347.Class is about 347.

PSATPSATThe Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:1. Critical reading skills2. Math problem-solving skills3. Writing skills

You have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require you to recall specific facts from your classes.1. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:2. Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice. See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (Grade 11). Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.1. Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.

SAT INFORMATIONSAT INFORMATION

As the nation’s most widely used college admission test, the SAT is the first As the nation’s most widely used college admission test, the SAT is the first step toward higher education for students of all backgrounds. It’s taken by more step toward higher education for students of all backgrounds. It’s taken by more than two million students every year and is accepted by virtually all colleges than two million students every year and is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities.and universities.

The SAT tests the reading, writing and math skills that you learn in school and The SAT tests the reading, writing and math skills that you learn in school and that are critical for success in college and beyond.that are critical for success in college and beyond.

The SAT also provides the opportunity for you to connect to scholarship The SAT also provides the opportunity for you to connect to scholarship opportunities, place out of certain college courses and learn more about your opportunities, place out of certain college courses and learn more about your academic strengthsacademic strengths

Each section of your SAT (critical reading, mathematics and writing) will be Each section of your SAT (critical reading, mathematics and writing) will be scored on a 200- to 800-point scale, for a possible total of 2400. You’ll also get scored on a 200- to 800-point scale, for a possible total of 2400. You’ll also get two “subscores” on the writing section: a multiple-choice score from 20 to 80, two “subscores” on the writing section: a multiple-choice score from 20 to 80, and an essay score from 2 to 12.and an essay score from 2 to 12.

Most students take the SAT during the spring of their junior year of high Most students take the SAT during the spring of their junior year of high school. Many students choose to take the SAT a second time in the fall of their school. Many students choose to take the SAT a second time in the fall of their senior year after becoming familiar with the test day experience.senior year after becoming familiar with the test day experience.

SAT INFORMATIONSAT INFORMATION

The SAT is made up of 10 sections:The SAT is made up of 10 sections:

A 25-minute essayA 25-minute essaySix 25-minute sections (mathematics, critical reading and writing)Six 25-minute sections (mathematics, critical reading and writing)Two 20-minute sections (mathematics, critical reading and writing)Two 20-minute sections (mathematics, critical reading and writing)A 10-minute multiple-choice writing sectionA 10-minute multiple-choice writing sectionTotal test time: 3 hours and 45 minutesTotal test time: 3 hours and 45 minutes

Sample SAT Question:Sample SAT Question:

Because the photographer believed that wild animals should be ------Because the photographer believed that wild animals should be ------only in their various natural surroundings, she -------often in her career. only in their various natural surroundings, she -------often in her career. (A) depicted . . traveled (A) depicted . . traveled (B) displayed . . spoke (B) displayed . . spoke (C) captured . . protested (C) captured . . protested (D) domesticated . . roamed (D) domesticated . . roamed (E) represented . . publicized(E) represented . . publicized

ACT INFOMATIONACT INFOMATIONWhat is the ACT?

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in:English Mathematics Reading ScienceThe ACT Plus Writing includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test.ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S.The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete, including a short break (or just over four hours if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing). Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus Writing).The ACT is administered on six test dates within the US, US territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. In other locations, the ACT is administered on five test dates.The basic registration fee includes score reports for up to four college choices, if you list valid codes when you register.

When should I test?

Pick a test date that is at least two months ahead of the application deadlines of all the colleges and scholarship agencies you might want to apply to. Scores for the ACT (No Writing) are normally reported within 2–8 weeks after the test date. If you take the ACT Plus Writing, scores will be reported only after all of your scores are available, including Writing, normally within 5–8 weeks after the test date.

ACT INFORMATIONACT INFORMATION

Advantages to testing in your junior year:

You've probably completed the coursework corresponding to the test material. You'll have your test scores and other information in time to help you plan your senior year. Colleges will know of your interests and have your scores in time to contact you during the summer before your senior year, when many of them are sending information about admissions, course placement, scholarships, and special programs to prospective students. You'll have information about yourself and the schools you're considering prior to your campus visits, making your visits more focused. You'll have the opportunity to retest if you feel your scores don't accurately reflect your abilities in the areas tested.The ACT helps colleges find you.

By taking the ACT, you make yourself visible to colleges and scholarship agencies, so it's another way to help you get ready for life after high school.Your ACT score is based only on what you know.

The ACT is the only national college admission test based on the number of correct answers—you are not penalized for guessing.

You choose which scores you send to colleges.

When you register for the ACT, you can choose up to four colleges to which ACT will send your scores as part of the basic fee for your test option. If you take the test more than once, you choose which test date results the colleges will receive. ACT sends scores only for the test date you select.

SAT

ACT

Length

3 hours, 45 minutes

3 hours, 25 minutes (including the 30-minute

optional Writing Test)

Sections

10 Sections: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing

(incl. the Essay), 1 Experimental (unscored)

4 test sections (5 with the optional Writing Test):

English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (Optional)

Areas Tested

Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the

Essay), Experimental (unscored)

English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing

(Optional)

Reading (ACT) / Critical Reading

(SAT)

Reading comprehension passages and questions,

and sentence completion questions

4 Reading Comprehension passage, 10 questions

per passage

Science

Science not included

Science (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic

content, and problem solving)

Math Math accounts for 1/3 of overall score

Topics Covered: Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, and Algebra II

Math accounts for ¼ of overall score Topics Covered: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry,

and Trigonometry

Essay

First thing you do; 25 minutes

● Factored into overall scored ● More abstract topic (vs. the ACT) ● Pick a side and stick to it

Last thing you do (optional); 30 minutes

● Not included in composite score ● Topic of importance to high school students ● Address counterarguments

Scoring

Total score out of 2400

● 3 scores of 200-800 for each section ● Score of 0-12 for the Essay

Totally composite score of 1-36 (based on average

of 4 tests)

● 4 scores of 1-36 for each test ● Score of 0-12 for the optional Essay

Wrong Answer

Penalty

¼ point subtracted per wrong answer (except for

Math Grid-in questions)

No wrong answer penalty

Test Contact

The College Board

1-866-756-7346 www.collegeboard.com

ACT, Inc.

(319) 337-1000 www.actstudent.org

Sending Score

History

Your entire score history will be sent automatically

You decide which score is sent

GEORGIA HOPE GRANTGEORGIA HOPE GRANT Georgia's HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is Georgia's HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is

available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university in Georgia.in Georgia.

Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not required to graduate from Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have a high school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility. The HOPE Grant covers tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a eligibility. The HOPE Grant covers tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance of up to $100 per quarter.book allowance of up to $100 per quarter.

Beginning with the 2013-2014 Award Year, students enrolled in a Commission Beginning with the 2013-2014 Award Year, students enrolled in a Commission approved, designated program of study who are eligible for, and receiving, HOPE approved, designated program of study who are eligible for, and receiving, HOPE Grant funding, may also be eligible for funding from the Strategic Industries Grant funding, may also be eligible for funding from the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG). Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG). 

Award LimitsAward LimitsA HOPE Grant recipient is ineligible for the grant if the student has:A HOPE Grant recipient is ineligible for the grant if the student has: Earned a baccalaureate degree; orEarned a baccalaureate degree; or Received HOPE Grant payment for more than 63 semester or 95 quarter hours; orReceived HOPE Grant payment for more than 63 semester or 95 quarter hours; or Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller

Scholarship, HOPE Grant, and, through Summer term 2011, Accel Program funds Scholarship, HOPE Grant, and, through Summer term 2011, Accel Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit,totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit,

Dual Credit Enrollment hours for which a high school student received HOPE Dual Credit Enrollment hours for which a high school student received HOPE Grant payment are not included in these totals.Grant payment are not included in these totals.

Partial tuition covered – varies by year Partial tuition covered – varies by year Payment amount for private & public colleges and universities Payment amount for private & public colleges and universities

can be located on www.GAcollege411.org.can be located on www.GAcollege411.org. Requirements:Requirements:

Graduate from an eligible high school Graduate from an eligible high school GPA of at least a 3.0 (calculated by GSFC)GPA of at least a 3.0 (calculated by GSFC) Academic Rigor: 4 classes that are academically rigorous. Academic Rigor: 4 classes that are academically rigorous.

http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Rigor_Explanation.pdf

If a student does not graduate from high school as aIf a student does not graduate from high school as a HOPE Scholar, he/she can earn a 3.0 GPA in college.HOPE Scholar, he/she can earn a 3.0 GPA in college.

In college, must maintain 3.0 GPA.In college, must maintain 3.0 GPA. If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, they may only regain If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, they may only regain

the HOPE Scholarship one time.the HOPE Scholarship one time.

ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition covered Must meet all the requirements to be eligible for the

HOPE Scholarship, plus: Graduate from an eligible high school GPA of at least a 3.7 (calculated by Georgia

Student Finance Commission ,GSFC) SAT: min. 1200 combined critical reading

score and math score (single administration) ACT: min. composite score of 26

SAT/ACT scores MUST be submitted to GSFC to be considered

Valedictorian or Salutatorian In college must maintain 3.3 GPA

HOPE GPAHOPE GPAA A 3.0 GPA 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing is required by averaging core coursework, including failing

grades, on a 4.0 scalegrades, on a 4.0 scale

Core CoursesCore Courses ConversionConversionEnglishEnglishMathMathScienceScience Social ScienceSocial ScienceWorld LanguageWorld Language

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

Middle school credit isMiddle school credit is not not calculated in the HOPE GPA.calculated in the HOPE GPA.

Your high school counselor does Your high school counselor does notnot calculate your HOPE GPA. calculate your HOPE GPA.

All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.

WHERE SHOULD I APPLY TO WHERE SHOULD I APPLY TO COLLEGE?COLLEGE?

How Do I Decide?How Do I Decide?1. Determine your GPA/ College Entrance Exam Scores

2. Go to GACollege411 , click on College Planning, click on Explore Postsecondary Schools

3. Put in the college you are interested in or do a college search

4. When you get to the college page , click on admissions.

5. On that page you will find freshman requirements and statistics that will enable you to compare your credentials with the schools requirements.

6. Schools will be considered:Out of Reach - No chance of getting inStretch – Slight chance of getting inWithin reach – Possible/Probable chance of getting in (sometimes a

school will be within reach, but so many people applying makes it competitive)

In the pocket – Get the application in on time.

7. One should ALWAYS include an application to an “in the pocket” school as a fallback if that is not the first choice.

Also you can use this procedure as a freshman or sophomore to determine what you must do to be able to apply to the school of your choice.

U.S. News and World ReportU.S. News and World Report The 2015 edition of Best Colleges includes data on nearly 1,800 schools nationwide to help parents and

students evaluate their options. Eligible schools are ranked on up to 16 measures of academic excellence. Outcome-related measures, such as graduation and retention rates, account for 30 percent of the rankings and are the most heavily weighted factors in the methodology.

New this year, U.S. News has published campus crime and security information reported by schools to the U.S. Department of Education to make it more accessible to parents and students. These Clery Act data – which most colleges are mandated to report annually and which include criminal offenses on campus and in off-campus properties used by students – are not factored into the rankings, but are available on each school’s profile page.

For the first time, each school’s profile page features three-year federal loan default rates, as published by the U.S. Department of Education, which can be used as a guide for how a school’s recent graduates have been able to handle their loan payments. For families expecting tuition bills in the future, the new U.S. News 529 Finder offers the ability to compare, research and select the best tax-advantaged college savings plans.

U.S. News 2015 Best Colleges Rankings For the full list of rankings, visit http://www.usnews.com/colleges

1. Princeton University (NJ) 2. Harvard University (MA) 3. Yale University (CT) 4. Columbia University (NY) 4. Stanford University (CA) 4. University of Chicago (IL) 7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8. Duke University (NC) 8. University of Pennsylvania 10. California Institute of Technology

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS STANDARDSCOLLEGE ADMISSIONS STANDARDS

How Am I Being Evaluated? How Am I Being Evaluated?

GPAGPA – Average of your academic core classes – Average of your academic core classes

Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level)Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of your colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of your courses throughout high school, including your senior courses throughout high school, including your senior year. We highly recommend seniors take a minimum of 4 year. We highly recommend seniors take a minimum of 4 academics each semester. (For highly selective colleges, academics each semester. (For highly selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each semester)a minimum of 5 each semester)

Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)

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

Institution TypeAverage SAT(CR+Math)

Score of Entering Freshman(2012)

Average GPA of Entering Freshman(2012)

6-year Graduation Rates(2006-2012)

First-time Freshman

Retention Rate (2012)

4-year institution USG average

Public(all USG schools are

public schools)1110 3.12 74%

Agnes Scott College Private 1160 3.88 64% 82%Albany State University Public 890 2.92 46.01% 65%

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Public 1016 3.16 40.86% 69%

Augusta State University Public 985 3.03 33.96% 67%Berry College Private 1160 3.56 61% 75%

Clark Atlanta University Private 880 3.0 39% 61%Clayton State University Public 947 3.22 36.96% 66%

Columbus State University

Public 987 3.10 41.35% 67%

Emory University Private 1365 3.88 90% 94%Fort Valley State

UniversityPublic 844 2.76 33.82% 60%

Georgia College & State University

(Georgia College or GCSU)Public 1172 3.42 75.46% 85%

Georgia Institute of Technology

(Georgia Tech)Public 1385 3.86 82% 96%

Georgia Southern University

(GA Southern/GSU)Public 1115 3.18 60.51% 77%

Georgia Southwestern State University

Public 987 3.23 39.85% 63%

Georgia State University(GSU)

Public 1082 3.33 57.77% 83%

Kennesaw State University

(KSU)Public 1089 3.20 51.47% 76%

Mercer University Private 1170 3.56 64% 82%Morehouse College Private 1025 3.24 55% 82%National Average 1010 58% 77.1%

Oglethorpe University Private 1113 3.4 56% 80%Paine College Private 775 2.64 Not reported 52%

Savannah State University Public 867 2.74 38.02% 72%Southern Polytechnic

State University(SPSU)

Public 1141 3.28 48.75% 75%

Spelman College Private 1020 3.63 72% 90%University of Georgia

(UGA)Public 1240 3.76 83% 94%

University of North Georgia(UNG)

Public 1117 3.51 63.08% 78%

University of West Georgia

Public 965 3.08 46.40% 70

Valdosta State University Public 1015 3.12 52.32% 67%

YALE UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS Yale University is a member of the prestigious Yale University is a member of the prestigious Ivy League, and it is one of the , and it is one of the most selective colleges in the country. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent in the country. In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students, and you can see that most students who got into Yale had an accepted students, and you can see that most students who got into Yale had an SAT scoreSAT score (CR+M+W) (CR+M+W) aboveabove 21002100, and an , and an ACTACT composite score above composite score above 3030. Also realize that hidden . Also realize that hidden beneath the blue and green in the upper right corner of the graph is a lot of red, so even beneath the blue and green in the upper right corner of the graph is a lot of red, so even students with a students with a 4.04.0 and extremely high standardized test scores get rejected from Yale. For this and extremely high standardized test scores get rejected from Yale. For this reason, even strong students should consider Yale a reason, even strong students should consider Yale a reach school..

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GPA and rigor of curriculum weigh roughly three to two to standardized tests in predicting GPA and rigor of curriculum weigh roughly three to two to standardized tests in predicting academic success at UGA. Effectively, this means that a student with a 4.0 GPA in a academic success at UGA. Effectively, this means that a student with a 4.0 GPA in a superior curriculum of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) superior curriculum of Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses might be admitted with an SAT score at or below 1000. Yet, another student with a courses might be admitted with an SAT score at or below 1000. Yet, another student with a 3.0 GPA and an SAT score of 1400 might not be admitted, if the student opts for no more 3.0 GPA and an SAT score of 1400 might not be admitted, if the student opts for no more than a standard college prep curriculum with few if any Honors, AP or IB courses.than a standard college prep curriculum with few if any Honors, AP or IB courses.

GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGEADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSGEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGEADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS• If you're a beginning freshman you will also need to meet the minimum 2.00 GPA.• Minimum SAT Scores - Critical Reading 480 | Math 460• Minimum ACT Scores - English 21 | Math 19• COMPASS - 32 English | 62 Reading | 20 Math

Go to Go to commonapp.org, or link to the application from the , or link to the application from the website of a school that accepts it. Using the Common website of a school that accepts it. Using the Common Application is free, but you are still required to pay the college's Application is free, but you are still required to pay the college's application fees. You must complete and submit the application application fees. You must complete and submit the application online. There is no paper application. Student’s remember to online. There is no paper application. Student’s remember to enter your counselor’s contact information. An email is sent to enter your counselor’s contact information. An email is sent to counselor to process request.counselor to process request.

Helpful ResourcesHelpful Resourceshttp://blog.commonapp.org/2014/07/30/three-things-parents-http://blog.commonapp.org/2014/07/30/three-things-parents-need-to-know-about-the-2014-15-common-app/need-to-know-about-the-2014-15-common-app/http://blog.commonapp.org/2014/07/28/prospectiveapplicants/

www.commonapp.org Remember username/passwordRemember username/password The navigation menu appears on the left side of the The navigation menu appears on the left side of the

screen. Students can move through the application screen. Students can move through the application by clicking through each of the sections. by clicking through each of the sections.

SAVE YOUR WORK OFTENSAVE YOUR WORK OFTEN

https://sendedu.org/https://sendedu.org/ SENDedu is a free, secure electronic document transfer service for counselors, teachers, SENDedu is a free, secure electronic document transfer service for counselors, teachers,

student references and other officials involved in the application completion process. This student references and other officials involved in the application completion process. This service allows you to upload supporting application documents to colleges and service allows you to upload supporting application documents to colleges and universities safely and quickly, with universities safely and quickly, with no paperwork or hassleno paperwork or hassle..

When students apply to one of our partnering colleges or universities, they will be When students apply to one of our partnering colleges or universities, they will be provided with information about how to complete their applications and will be given provided with information about how to complete their applications and will be given directions on how to coordinate with their counselor and any needed references.directions on how to coordinate with their counselor and any needed references.

Counselors and references may be notified about a student's application to a partnering Counselors and references may be notified about a student's application to a partnering institution in one of two ways: (1) through an email or (2) through an Official Document institution in one of two ways: (1) through an email or (2) through an Official Document Request, which is included in the student's completion package. A student's application Request, which is included in the student's completion package. A student's application file can be added to a user's account by clicking on the link in the email or by typing in file can be added to a user's account by clicking on the link in the email or by typing in the PIN located on the Official Document Request.the PIN located on the Official Document Request.

An interim transcript is an updated transcript that includes the student's first-semester An interim transcript is an updated transcript that includes the student's first-semester grades from his senior year. This can also be known as a Midyear Report.grades from his senior year. This can also be known as a Midyear Report.

A final transcript is provided at the end of the year and includes all of the student's senior-A final transcript is provided at the end of the year and includes all of the student's senior-year grades.year grades.

SENDedu follows up with the high school regarding each account created to confirm that SENDedu follows up with the high school regarding each account created to confirm that the account was initiated by a valid representative of the high school.the account was initiated by a valid representative of the high school.

What you need to do:What you need to do:

We’ve gone ahead and created GACollege411 accounts for all of our We’ve gone ahead and created GACollege411 accounts for all of our students. students. You’re welcome!You’re welcome!

You will receive your login information and a temporary password in You will receive your login information and a temporary password in advisement today.advisement today.

From your home computer, you will need to sign in to GACollege411 at From your home computer, you will need to sign in to GACollege411 at www.gacollege411.org . The sign-in is located at the top of the . The sign-in is located at the top of the gacollege411 homepage. gacollege411 homepage.

When you sign in, you will be prompted to reset your password. Write this When you sign in, you will be prompted to reset your password. Write this

down on your red sheet and keep it in a safe place. down on your red sheet and keep it in a safe place.

All students, grades 9-12 need to use GaCollege411 and should utilize the site All students, grades 9-12 need to use GaCollege411 and should utilize the site every year to assist with high school and post-secondary planning.every year to assist with high school and post-secondary planning.

If you need help with academic or college planning (or have trouble accessing If you need help with academic or college planning (or have trouble accessing your GACollege411 account), please see your counselor.your GACollege411 account), please see your counselor.

Do “Whatever It Takes” to be successful!Do “Whatever It Takes” to be successful!

https://fafsa.ed.gov/https://fafsa.ed.gov/Who We AreWho We Are

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.   millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.     Our general eligibility requirements are that you mustOur general eligibility requirements are that you must

demonstrate financial need (for most programs);demonstrate financial need (for most programs);be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen;have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, have a valid Social Security number (with the exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau);be registered with be registered with Selective Service, if you’re a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25); if you’re a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25);be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program;be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds;be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for Direct Loan Program funds;maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school;maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school;sign statements on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAsign statements on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®®) stating that ) stating that

you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant andand

you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes; andyou will use federal student aid only for educational purposes; andshow you’re qualified to obtain a college or career school education by show you’re qualified to obtain a college or career school education by

having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate orDevelopment (GED) certificate or

completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law.completing a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law.

Scholarship InformationScholarship InformationYou’ll hear it from us time and time again – apply early, and apply often. If you miss a You’ll hear it from us time and time again – apply early, and apply often. If you miss a deadline and send your application in late, you go to the bottom of the pile. If you skip out deadline and send your application in late, you go to the bottom of the pile. If you skip out on an award because you think you don’t have a good shot at landing that award, you could on an award because you think you don’t have a good shot at landing that award, you could be missing out on an opportunity for some generous funding, and free funding that you be missing out on an opportunity for some generous funding, and free funding that you won’t need to pay back.won’t need to pay back.

You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online. office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online. But be careful. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate; and But be careful. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate; and remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out our information on how to avoid scams.our information on how to avoid scams.

Try these free sources of information about scholarships:Try these free sources of information about scholarships:the financial aid office at a college or career schoolthe financial aid office at a college or career schoola high school counseling officea high school counseling officethe U.S. Department of Labor’s the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search toolyour library’s reference sectionyour library’s reference sectionfoundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groupsgroupsorganizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interestorganizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interestethnicity-based organizationsethnicity-based organizationsyour employer or your parents’ employersyour employer or your parents’ employers

http://www.scholarshipplus.com/dekalb/source.cfmhttp://www.fastweb.com/

QuestBridge is the provider of  the National College Match, the College Prep Scholarship, the QuestBridge is the provider of  the National College Match, the College Prep Scholarship, the Quest for Excellence Awards program, and the Quest Scholars Network. All Quest programs Quest for Excellence Awards program, and the Quest Scholars Network. All Quest programs require that applicants fill out and submit an online application. Uniquely designed and require that applicants fill out and submit an online application. Uniquely designed and administered by QuestBridge, the application highlights each student's outstanding strengths administered by QuestBridge, the application highlights each student's outstanding strengths and achievements, and turns low-income challenges into advantages for the college admissions and achievements, and turns low-income challenges into advantages for the college admissions process.process.

We do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, or income and We do not have absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, or income and we take a holistic approach in reviewing applications. When selecting finalists for the National we take a holistic approach in reviewing applications. When selecting finalists for the National College Match, we try to answer the following questions:College Match, we try to answer the following questions:"Does this student have the motivation and academic ability to thrive at one of our partner "Does this student have the motivation and academic ability to thrive at one of our partner colleges?"colleges?""Has this student overcome socio-economic obstacles to achieve academic excellence?“"Has this student overcome socio-economic obstacles to achieve academic excellence?“

As a non-profit organization, QuestBridge programs and applications are completely free of As a non-profit organization, QuestBridge programs and applications are completely free of charge. Additionally, to help ensure that National College Match Finalists can afford all charge. Additionally, to help ensure that National College Match Finalists can afford all aspects of the college admissions process, our partner colleges waive their application fees for aspects of the college admissions process, our partner colleges waive their application fees for QuestBridge Finalists.QuestBridge Finalists.

Contact InfoContact Infohttp://www.questbridge.org/(888) 275-2054 (Toll-free)(888) 275-2054 (Toll-free)

The Probe College Fair Tour is about to begin! Hope you will take advantage of The Probe College Fair Tour is about to begin! Hope you will take advantage of these opportunities across the state of Georgia!  To locate the Probe Fair nearest these opportunities across the state of Georgia!  To locate the Probe Fair nearest you visit you visit http://www.gaprobe.org/

The The Georgia Education Articulation Committee, Inc.Georgia Education Articulation Committee, Inc.  is organized to stimulate  is organized to stimulate interest in post-secondary education for citizens of Georgia by bringing together interest in post-secondary education for citizens of Georgia by bringing together students, parents, counselors, administrators, and representatives of nonprofit post-students, parents, counselors, administrators, and representatives of nonprofit post-secondary educational institutions including, but not limited to, colleges and secondary educational institutions including, but not limited to, colleges and vocational-technical schools.vocational-technical schools.

Out-of-state post-secondary institutions will also be eligible to participate in Out-of-state post-secondary institutions will also be eligible to participate in PROBE if they are non-profit institutions accredited by the Commission on PROBE if they are non-profit institutions accredited by the Commission on Colleges of one of the six regional accrediting agencies (New England, Middle Colleges of one of the six regional accrediting agencies (New England, Middle States, North Central, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associations of Schools States, North Central, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associations of Schools and Colleges).and Colleges).

Before your local PROBE College Fair, Before your local PROBE College Fair, register for your personal barcode. The . The barcode will allow you to provide your contact information quickly to colleges you barcode will allow you to provide your contact information quickly to colleges you are interested in, letting you spend more time at the fair talking to college are interested in, letting you spend more time at the fair talking to college representatives and learning more information.representatives and learning more information.

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.students.

After you take your initial ASVAB, you must wait one calendar month to retake the test. After you take your initial ASVAB, you must wait one calendar month to retake the test. You must wait an additional calendar month to retest a second time. After that, you must You must wait an additional calendar month to retest a second time. After that, you must wait six calendar months to retake the ASVAB. Your scores may be used for enlistment wait six calendar months to retake the ASVAB. Your scores may be used for enlistment for up to two years from the date of testing. for up to two years from the date of testing.

The ASVAB tests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, The ASVAB tests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. The table below describes the content of the ASVAB Science and Technical, and Spatial. The table below describes the content of the ASVAB tests. The tests are presented in the order in which they are administered. tests. The tests are presented in the order in which they are administered.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery — ASVAB for short. The ASVAB The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery — ASVAB for short. The ASVAB has 10 tests. Your scores from four of the tests — Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph has 10 tests. Your scores from four of the tests — Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), and Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Comprehension (PC), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), and Mathematics Knowledge (MK) — are combined to compute your score on what is referred to as the Armed Forces — are combined to compute your score on what is referred to as the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT). Scores on the AFQT are used to determine your eligibility Qualification Test (AFQT). Scores on the AFQT are used to determine your eligibility for enlistment in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. Scores on all of the for enlistment in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. Scores on all of the ASVAB tests are used to determine the best job for you in the military.ASVAB tests are used to determine the best job for you in the military.

www.Official-ASVAB.comwww.Official-ASVAB.com

NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse

If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA NCAA Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse

Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

When taking the SAT/ACT, enter When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 99999999 for scores to be sent to for scores to be sent to NCAA NCAA

Students and parents are responsible for determining NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools

Counselors are neither responsible nor allowed to determine eligibility

Why does a High School Student need a Resume?A resume is a proactive communication piece, through which the applicant can “control the narrative” and organize one’s activities and accomplishments based on common themes. This approach is more effective in getting across one’s unique competencies than just offering a laundry list of activities on a form. When you apply for a job, you don’t just fill out an employment application; you provide a resume as well, so you can say what you want to say, in the way you want to say it.

Guidance department input. If the guidance counselor asks for a “brag sheet,” even with an activities form, the student can include a resume in the package as well. The resume will help the guidance counselor understand more clearly what the student is all about, and may even pick up on some of the communication themes to use as “ammunition” in the counselor recommendation.

Summer jobs. The summer between junior and senior year is the ideal opportunity to explore areas of interest that the student is considering studying in college. For example, a student interested in medicine might seek a volunteer position at a hospital.

College Interviews. Many colleges do admissions or alum interviews. The interview policy varies by school. Some require or encourage admissions interviews (i.e., Carnegie Mellon, U Rochester, Wake Forest, Hamilton), while some require or encourage interviews with alums  (i.e.,  Brown, Georgetown, Princeton, and Colgate).  Some do not offer interviews at all. Some interviews are evaluative, some are informational, but are always a good idea . Just as an adult jobseeker would never walk into an interview without a resume, nor should you as a student.

Summer Educational ProgramsSummer Educational ProgramsSummer pre-college educational programs and academic camps can benefit high school students and Summer pre-college educational programs and academic camps can benefit high school students and middle school students academically, socially, as well as personally. The benefits of participating in a middle school students academically, socially, as well as personally. The benefits of participating in a summer pre-college programs can include providing students with an opportunity to learn about a topic summer pre-college programs can include providing students with an opportunity to learn about a topic of interest at an in-depth level, preparing for the transition from high school to college, exploring of interest at an in-depth level, preparing for the transition from high school to college, exploring career fields of interest, increasing academic motivation, learning in a new environment, extending career fields of interest, increasing academic motivation, learning in a new environment, extending education and learning beyond the school year, engaging in discussions with other students, enhancing education and learning beyond the school year, engaging in discussions with other students, enhancing interpersonal skills, learning from college instructors or other experts, and developing friendships with interpersonal skills, learning from college instructors or other experts, and developing friendships with peers. In addition, many summer educational programs take place on college campuses, which enables peers. In addition, many summer educational programs take place on college campuses, which enables high school students to gain experiences in a college environment. high school students to gain experiences in a college environment.

The types of summer pre-college educational programs in the directory include: general pre-college The types of summer pre-college educational programs in the directory include: general pre-college programs, enrichment programs, science programs, engineering programs, computer camps, leadership programs, enrichment programs, science programs, engineering programs, computer camps, leadership programs, study abroad programs, writing programs, internship programs, academic camps, art programs, study abroad programs, writing programs, internship programs, academic camps, art programs, scholastic camps, music programs, drama programs and business programs.programs, scholastic camps, music programs, drama programs and business programs.

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Vocabulary.comVocabulary.com, the quickest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. Regardless , the quickest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. Regardless of your education level or age. Vocabulary.com will help you to master the words that are of your education level or age. Vocabulary.com will help you to master the words that are essential to academic and business success.essential to academic and business success.

What better way to prepare for the sentence completion and passage-based questions on the What better way to prepare for the sentence completion and passage-based questions on the SAT than to commit yourself to completing our alphabetically organized SAT lists?SAT than to commit yourself to completing our alphabetically organized SAT lists?

It combines an adaptive learning system (The Challenge) with the world’s fastest dictionary It combines an adaptive learning system (The Challenge) with the world’s fastest dictionary (The Dictionary) so that you can more quickly and more efficiently learn words.(The Dictionary) so that you can more quickly and more efficiently learn words.

Vocabulary. Com analyzes your achievements, and reinforce your skills by reintroducing Vocabulary. Com analyzes your achievements, and reinforce your skills by reintroducing words at various times to make sure that you are retaining the words you originally learned.words at various times to make sure that you are retaining the words you originally learned.

Directions: Check in the space provided next to the class selection. Course/Code By Content Host – H (2 Semesters)

General Accelerated Course/Code By Content Host – H (2 Semesters)

General Accelerated

Lit Comp 9 H 23061000 Am Gov’t / World Geo Host 45057000H Lit Comp 9 A 23061001 American Gov’t / Civics 45057001

Lit Comp 9 B 23061002 World Geography 45071100

World Lit/Comp H 23063000 AP Human Geography H 45077001H World Lit /Com A 23063001 AP Government H 45052001H

World Lit /Com B 23063002 World History H 45083000H

American Lit Comp H 23051000 World History A 45083001 American Lit Comp A 2305101 World History B 45083002

American Lit Comp B 2305102 AP World History H 45081100

AP Language H 23053000H US History H 45081000H

British Literature H 2305200H US History A 45081001 British Literature A 2305201 US History B 45081002

British Literature B 2305202 AP US History 45082000

AP Literature H 2305300H Principal of Economics H 4506100H

Principal of Economics A 4506101 ESOL II 2309300HE Principal of Economics B 4506102 ESOL III 2309300HE Accel Principal of Econ H (Pre IB) 4506100ACH ESOL IV 2309400HE Psychology H 4501500H

AP Psychology H 45016000H African American Studies H 45032000H IB English SL (11 t h) 23069000 IB History of Americas SL H 452870000H IB English HL (12 th ) 23069000 IB 20 t h Century H 45088000H IB Theory of Knowledge A 35070001 IB Theory of Knowledge B 35070002 IB Psychology A 45017001 IB Psychology B 45017002 CCGPS Coord Algebra H 27097100H Biology H 26012000H

CCGPS Coord Algebra A 27097100 Biology A 26012001 CCGPS Coord Algebra B 27097101 Biology B 26012002 CCGPS Coord Alg Math Support H 27098100H AP Biology H 2601400H

Accel CCGPS Coord Algebra H 27097100ACH Physical Science H 4001100H

CCGPS Analytic Geometry H 27097200H Physical Science A 4001101 CCGPS Analytic Geometry A 27097201 Physical Science B 4001102

CCGPS Analytic Geometry B 27097202 Chemistry H 40051000H

CCGPS Analytic Geom Support H 27098200H Chemistry A 40051001 Accel CCGPS Analytic Geometry H 27097600ACH Chemistry B 40051002 CCGPS Adv Algebra H 27097300H AP Chemistry H 4005300H

CCGPS Adv Algebra A 27097301 Physics H 4008100H

CCGPS Adv Algebra B 27097302 Physics A 4008101

Accel CCGPS Pre-Cal H 27097700ACH Physics B 4008102

CCGPS Pre-Cal H AP Physics H 40083000H

CCGPS Pre-Cal A Human Anatomy H 2630007H

CCGPS Pre-Cal B Human Anatomy A 2630001 Adv Math Decision Making H 27085000H Human Anatomy B 2630002

Adv Math Decision Making A 27085001 Oceanography H 4008100H

Acv Math Decision Making B 27085002 Oceanography A 40081001 AP Calculus AB H 27072000 Oceanography B 40081002 AP Statistics H 27074000 Environmental Science H 260611000H

Environmental Science A 260611001 GPS Adv Alg/Stats H (DOLA) 27082000H Environmental Science B 260611002

Pre-Cal/Trig/Stats H (DOLA) 27084010H AP Environmental Science H 26062000H

IB Biology SL (11th) 26018000H

IB Biology HL (12th) 26019000H IB Chemistry SL (11th) 40055000H IB Chemistry HL (12th) 40056000H

Directions: Check in the space provided next to the class selection. SSCCHHOOOOLL OOFF SSCCIIEENNCCEE TTEECCHHNNOOLLOOGGYY EENNGGIINNEEEERRIINNGG MMAATTHHEEMMAATTIICCSS ((SSTTEEMM)) SSCCHHOOOOLL OOFF BBUUSSIINNEESSSS MMAARRKKEETTIINNGG

CCOOMMPPUUTTEERR SSCCIIEENNCCEE ((BBMMCCSS)) Engineering Pathway Yes No Small Business Development Pathway Yes No

Foundations Engineering Technology – Level 1 21425000 Intro to Business & Technology BMA- IBT -Level 1 (BE) 07441300 Engineering Concepts – Level 2 21471000 Legal Environment of Business - Level 2 06415000 Engineering Applications – Level 3 21472000 Entrepreneurial Ventures – Level 3 06417000 Engineering –ENGR_RDPM 21461000 Youth Entrepreneurial GA 06417000

Early Childhood Pathway Yes No Audio Video Technology and Film Pathway Yes No Early Childhood I (IECE) 2052810 Audio Video Technology and Film I 10511110 Early Childhood II 2042400 Audio Video Technology and Film II 10512100 Early childhood III 2042500 Audio Video Technology and Film III 10513100 Teacher Cadet 1312000 Interactive Media Pathway Yes No

Culinary Arts Pathway Yes No Intro to Digital Technology (CMW) – IT- IDT Level 11415000 Introduction to Culinary Arts 20531000 Fundamentals of Web Design – Level 2 11431000 Culinary Arts I 20532100 Advanced Web Design – Level 3 11432001 Culinary Arts 2 20533100 IB Design Technology A/B

ROTC Pathway Yes No Marketing & Management Pathway Yes No AFJROTC I H ( I / II ) 28011000 Marketing Principles A (MP) 08474000 AFJROTC III H ( III / IV ) 28013000 Entre. Building a Business A (EN) 08436000 AFJROTC V H ( V / VI ) 28015000 Adv. Marketing A (AM) 08475000 AFJROTC VII H ( VII / VIII ) 28017000 SSCCHHOOOOLL OOFF CCRREEAATTIIVVEE AANNDD PPEERRFFOORRMMIINNGG AARRTTSS ((CCAAPPAA)) Physical Education/Health Band Pathway Yes No

Health 1701001 / Personal Fitness 3605101 Host Beginning Band I ( I / II / III ) ____ 5303610

Health Personal Fitness

1701001 3605100

Intermediate Band I (I / II / III / IV) ____ 5303710

Physical Education I Physical Education II

3601100 3601200

Advanced Band I ( I / II ) ____ 5303810

Intro Team Sports I 3602100 Advanced Band III ( III / IV ) ____ 5303820 Aerobics 3605300 Advanced Band V ( V / VI ) ____ 5303840 Physical Conditioning I 3605200 Weight Training 36054000

Body Sculpting 36056000 Orchestra Pathway Yes No Beginning Orchestra I (I/II) ______ 5305610 Intermediate Orchestra I (I/II/III) ______ 5305710 Advanced Orchestra I (I/II) ______ 5305810 Advanced Orchestra III (III/IV) ______ 5305840

Advanced Orchestra V (V/VI) ______ 5305840 French I 60011000 Spanish I 60071000 Chorus Pathway Yes No French II 60012000 Spanish II 60072000 Beginning Chorus I (I/II/III/IV) _______ 53071100 French III 60013000 Spanish III 60073000 Intermediate Chorus I (I/II/III/IV) _______ 53072100 French IV 60014000 Spanish IV 60074000 Advanced Chorus I (I, II,II,IV) _______ 53073100 AP French Language 6017000 AP Spanish Language 6077000 Advanced Chorus I ( Women) _______ 53073100 IB French SL 60011300 IB Spanish SL 60071301 Music Appreciation ( I / II ) _______ 5301400 Beginning Music Theory and Comp _______ 5302100 Beginning Keyboarding Techniques _______ 5309410 Art Pathway Yes No

Visual Arts (Must take Before all other Art Classes) 5002110 Latin I 61041000 German I 6101100 Drawing I 5003110 Ceramic Design 5004110 Latin II 61042000 German II 6101200 Painting I 5003210 AP Studio Art -Drawing 5008110 Latin III 61043000 German III 6101300 Photo Design I 5007110 AP Studio Art – 2D Des 5008130 Latin IV 61044000 German IV 6101400 Photo Design II 5007111 AP Studio Art – 3D Des 5018140 IB German SL 61011200 Printmaking 5005110 AP Art History 5009210

Writers Workshop H 23031000 Jewelry Design I 5002160 IB Visual Art A Journalism ( I / II ) (Application Required) 97010000 Jewelry Design II 5004330 IB Visual Art B

SAT Prep ( A / B ) 350660001 / 35060002 Work Based Learning Yes No ( See Mrs. Powers Room F214)

Work Based Learning (BFI_WBL111/112/113) 07711400/ 07711500/ 07711600

Work Based Learning (BFI_WBL121/122/123) 07712400/ 07712500/ 07712600

Work Based Learning (BFI_WBL212/213/222)

07721500/ 07721600/ 07722500

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Program of Study GPA: _________ □ College Prep □ CP Honors /Distinction □ Career Technology  ______ Promotion Requirements ______ Graduation Requirements  ______ Certificate of Performance vs. Diploma  ______ Importance of Passing the GHSGWT / EOCT (20% of course grade) Course Selections MATH ENGLISH SCIENCE HISTORY WORLD LANGUAGE ___ CCGPS Adv. Algebra ___American Literature ___Chemistry ___ ACCEL Chemistry ___US History ___ _Spanish ____ French ___ ACCEL Pre-Calculus ___ACCEL American Literature ___Physics ___ACCEL Physics ___ACCEL US History ____Latin ____ German

___AP Language ___Physical Science ___AP US History  

_CCGPS Geom B __________ _CCGPS Adv Algebra A _____ ___________________________________________ 

_Visual ART A_____________ __Biology B________ _____ ___________________________________________  ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________________  Remediation Opportunities (Tuition: 1Unit/$500 and 0.5 Unit/$250) ______ DeKalb Online Academy/DOLA beyond the Day (www.dekalbonlineacademy.org)

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