Junior Parent Night October 23, 2018 Lucy Mason Nicole Blackmon

1. Junior Parent NightOctober 23, 2018Lucy MasonNicole Blackmon DECISIONSHOW TO BEGIN MAKING CHOICES

2. Preparing for the future takes time, patience, and diligence. Parents are an important component in helping their students make choices.

3. PROCRASTINATION IS A SENIOR’S WORST ENEMY. Failing to plan is their 2nd worst enemy

4. Graduation Requirements • Units Required • English/Language Arts 4 • Mathematics 4 • Science 4 • Social Studies 3 • Technical/Fine Arts and/or • Foreign Language Classes 3 • Health and Physical Education 1 • Electives 4 • TOTAL UNITS (Minimum) 23

5. Junior Credit Check

6. Understanding your Credit Check Circles are Junior year classes Triangles are Senior year classes 2019-20 tentative 12th grade schedule Circle indicates Gateway Pending

7. Understanding Your Credit Check 23 total units for graduation 4 units of LA 4 units of Math 4 units of Science 3 units of Social Studies 3 units of CTAE/Foreign Lang/Fine Art/Tech Health and Lifetime Fitness 4 elective credits **Math and Science classes earned in 8th grade do count towards graduation. However, students who do not take 4 years of Math or Science may not perform as well on the SAT/ACT and may not be seen as competitive for college admission

8. Excerpts from Junior Contract: If a student is missing a required course for graduation, the student cannot participate in the graduation ceremony and … A July graduation ceremony is available to students that attend a GCPS summer school and complete their graduation requirements. If you choose to complete your requirements through any non-GCPS program, you cannot participate in the July graduation ceremony. If a student failed a required test but has completed all other graduation requirements, the student can participate in the graduation ceremony and will receive a High School Certificate in place of a the High School Diploma. The diploma is awarded upon successful completion of all required tests.

9. Senior Year Class Selection Language Arts Social Studies Economics (CP and Honors) Political Systems (CP and Honors) AP Macroeconomics AP Government Senior British Literature (CP and Honors levels) AP Lit Dual Enrollment English 1101 and English 1102 on campus at MVHS

10. Senior Year Math Selection Pre-Cal Statistical Reasoning College Readiness Math AP Cal AB AP Cal BC AP Statistics Distance Math Dual Enrollment GA Tech Dual Enrollment College Algebra/College Statistics

11. Senior Year Science Selection Anatomy and Physiology Astronomy Computer Science Environmental Science Food for Life Forensic Science Microbiology Physics (CP and Honors) AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Physics A AP Physics C

12. Senior Year Class Selection Dual Enrollment Work Based Learning Quest Internship Peer Leadership (Application and Interview) Maxwell High School Grayson Tech High School Registration Starts in January

13. Dual EnrollmentOptions for SeniorsMeeting November 12 at 6:00pm Off Campus On Campus Gwinnett Tech/MVHS Accuplacer, SAT/ACT Juniors/Seniors English, Math, Psych, Abnormal Psychology Business Mgmt, Sociology. HS environment GGC, UNG, Gwinnett Tech, etc. SAT/ACT 80% cumulative GPA Juniors/Seniors More course options College environment

14. Maxwell/Grayson Maxwell Grayson Juniors and seniors from any GCPS high school may attend. Students must have at least 8 units of credit during Winter Registration to submit an application. Students must meet junior requirements (11 credits) by August 1 to be enrolled. Transportation is not provided Open House: October 25 5-7pm 770-554-7082 www.graysontech.org Juniors and seniors from any GCPS high school may attend. Students must have at least 8 units of credit during Winter Registration to submit an application. Students must meet junior requirements (11 credits) by August 1 to be enrolled. Transportation provided Open House: TBD 770-963-6838 www.maxwellhigh.com

17. Quest Internship Only for Gifted Students GCPS will help the student find an internship for based on their interests. Students will leave campus during 7th period therefore students must have transportation to internship. Amazing opportunity for Gifted Students.Program Leader: Jake Head jake_head@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

18. Work-Based Learning Learn on the job and make money!

19. Junior Year *Complete your junior credit evaluation with your counselor. *Register to take the SAT/ACT *Research careers online or by talking to your counselor, teachers, parents, and professionals in the community. *Request and review materials that colleges send you. *Research/apply for scholarships. *Attend college fairs *Keep your grades up.

20. Senior Year *Complete the Senior Application for Graduation with your Counselor. *Register to take (retake) the SAT/ACT *Complete college applications by Thanksgiving (recommended) *Request paper copy of transcripts from MVHS ($5.00 for each through MPP) * If we have your SSN, you may request electronic transcripts on Gafutures for FREE to go to any GA public college. *Attend the Senior Parent meeting in fall. *Attend the Financial Aid meeting Nov 1st at 6pm during the college fair.

21. SAT/ACT Prep Resources SAT/ACT Review Books Mountain View High School Community School

22. SAT/ACT Prep Resources There’s an App for that Tutoring Centers

23. SAT/ACT Prep Resources College Board- Works with Khan Academy www.collegeboard.com ACT Website- www.actstudent.org

24. But…..I have no idea what I want to do the rest of my LIFE!!!

26. My Next Move

28. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS • Grades (most colleges use the core academic classes only) • SAT/ACT scores • Course Selection • School Activities • Leadership • Essay • Community Service • Recommendations

29. PAYING FOR COLLEGE / TECHNICAL SCHOOL Financial Aid – income based. FAFSA. Application opens October 1st and is based off of two years of tax returns. Scholarships – criteria varies depending on the scholarship. The Hope Scholarship - check state website for updates. Hope GPA on GaFutures website. The Hope Grant– Technical schools only – check state website for updates. Maintain a 2.0 post-secondary gpa to maintain eligibility Zell Miller Scholarship- 3.7 Hope GPA, 1200 SAT/ Zell Miller Grant- Technical Schools only- maintain a 3.5 post-secondary GPA to maintain eligibility Hope Career Grant Out of Pocket

30. Hope Career Grant Free College Tuition if student enrolls in 1 of 12 high demand fields Must meet Hope Grant Eligibility More information on tcsg.edu/free-tuition/

33. College Board Opportunity Scholarships Find more info at https://opportunity.collegeboard.org https://youtu.be/2CPku32bj5I

34. Still Need Help? Individual Junior Conferencesare available for the Class of 2020 Graduation is around the corner. Are you prepared? Plan classes for your Senior Year Review SAT/ACT options Discuss College/Career Plans Parents and Students go to mtnviewhs.com counseling page: Watch Junior Video Schedule your private conference with Ms. Blackmon or Ms. Mason Counseling dept.

35. You are the captain of your own shipbut don’t worry there’s always a dock on the other side