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Tips for High School Success

Tips for High School Success. DeKalb County School System Department of Guidance, Counseling, and Mentoring. Your school counselor will help to guide you through your high school years. Do you know who your school counselor is?. Four Year College Two Year College Technical College

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Tips for High School Success

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  1. Tips for High School Success DeKalb County School System Department of Guidance, Counseling, and Mentoring

  2. Your school counselor will help to guide you through your high school years. Do you know who your school counselor is?

  3. Four Year College Two Year College Technical College Full-time Employment Military Service Have You Thought About Your Future? You Have Choices….

  4. Diploma vs. Certificate of Performance • Be reminded of the DeKalb County School System requirements for graduation. In order to earn a diploma, students must pass all sections of the Georgia High School Graduation Test • Students not passing all sections of the Georgia High School Graduation Test will receive a Certificate of Performance at the completion of their high school career.

  5. What Are Credits/Units? • A UNIT or CREDIT is successful completion of 2 semesters of a course (subject) of study. • A CORE UNIT includes: • ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND WORLD LANGUAGE. • For PROMOTION to the next grade you will need: • 10TH Grade – 6 UNITS (3 Core and 3 Elective) • 11TH Grade – 12 UNITS (6 Core and 6 Elective) • 12TH Grade – 17 UNITS (9 Core and 9 Elective) • Graduation – 24 UNITS as determined by diploma type

  6. What are Grade Point Averages? • CUMULATIVE GPA • ALL COURSES EARNING CARNEGIE UNIT CREDIT • 4.0 SCALE (General, Advanced, Accelerated) • A= 4 quality points, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 • 5.0 SCALE (Advanced Placement – AP) • A=5 quality points, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0 • CORE GPA • Consists of English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Language courses only To Calculate: • Convert letter grades to quality points • Divide by number of courses.

  7. General Information • Take classes related to your career choices. • College admissions are usually based on GPA, test scores, course difficulty, and extra-curricular activities. • Plan to take the PSAT in the 9th grade, 10th grade, and the 11th grade. • Plan to take the SAT in both the 11th grade and the 12th grade.

  8. Advisement Form • Review your child’s Career Path • Identify the best diploma for your career • Review with the Counselor your four year plan • Sign the form and retain a copy for your records • Refer to this form throughout high school

  9. Requirements Common to all Diplomas? • 4 units each: • English, Math, Science & Social Studies • .5 unit of Health • 1.5 units of PE • 24 total units

  10. 16 Core Academic Requirementsfor All Diploma Types

  11. Math Course Sequence Class of 2012 and beyond Math SEQUENCES for all Diploma Options • Math I, Math II, Math III, Math IV • Accelerated Math I, Accelerated Math II, Accelerated III, AP Calculus, AP Stats etc. • Geometry/Algebra II, Pre-Cal Advanced, Advanced Math Options for 11th and 12th* *Advanced Math Options: AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, Discrete Math, Joint Enrollment

  12. HOPE Scholarship College Prep Diploma You must have a minimum core G.P.A. of 3.0 Career Prep Diploma You must have a minimum core G.P.A. of 3.2 • Your grade point average will be determined from core requirements and electives only. • These include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages. For more info please visit www.gacollege411.org

  13. Enrichment Opportunities • Extracurricular Activities • Summer Enrichment Activities • Advanced Placement Courses (10-12) • Accel/Joint Enrollment (11-12) • Fernbank Courses (11-12) • Internships/Shadowing • Postsecondary Exploration

  14. Summer School/Credit Recovery • If you fail a class, you will likely need to attend summer school. The session lasts three weeks. • Fees for last school year were $250.00 per unit • Registration begins in April. • Online credit recovery may be an option for some students who fail courses with certain grades. See your counselor or graduation coach for more details.

  15. Sources to Assist with Scholarships and Post Secondary Planning • Internet Searches • www.scholarshipplus.com/dekalb • www.finaid.org • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.collegenet.com • www.studygs.net • www.number2.com • www.gacollege411.org • ****www.careercruising.com (username: lakeside password: vikings)

  16. Open A Door To Success • Study at least two hours per day • Plan your courses carefully for the diploma type • Do not procrastinate - meet all deadlines • Meet with teachers when you have difficulty

  17. Tips For Parents • Monitor study time and academic progress with your student. • Encourage involvement in a diverse activities. • Set attainable goals with your student. • Plan meaningful summer activities • Celebrate your student’s successes • Be involved!!

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