12th Grade Information

1. 12th Grade Information

2. Counseling Department Bob CarnaroliSco – Z Tracey Winkler A – C ESOL Jennifer Ciaccio D – Hix Maureen Wareham Ho – Me Joanna Poynton Mi – Sci Claire Upchurch Registrar Lori Stromie Counseling Secretary Email/Phone/Meeting

3. This place is rockin! Ranked 910 (Washington Post’s list of “America’s Best Schools” AP Merit School 2010 (AP Stem Achievement School -Silver) 133 Advanced Placement Scholars 28 International AP Diploma Graduates 75% scored a 3-4-5 on AP Exams 576 AP participants Avg. SAT 1,085…..Avg. ACT 23.5 92% accepted into post secondary training 71% attending 4 yr. colleges/universities 77% attending college in Georgia

4. Graduation Requirements 4 English credits (9th Lit and Amer. Lit) 4 Math credits 4 Science credits (Biology, Phy. Sci. or Physics) 3 Social Studies (W. Hist., US Hist., Gov/Econ) 3 Career/Fine Arts/For. Lang. Health/Per. Fit 4 additional electives

5. Graduation Requirements 23 Credits Pass GHSGT in Writing Pass either GHSGT in ELA, MA, Sci, Soc. St. or a corresponding EOCT test in that particular subject area. High School Diploma= successful completion of all requirements. Cert. of Performance = meet all graduation requirements except for testing requirement.

6. High School 101 Normal Grading Scale: AP Grading Scale: 90 -100 A 4.0 90- 100 A 5.0 80- 89 B 3.0 80 -89 B 4.0 70- 79 C 2.0 70 – 79 C 3.0 Report Card 9 weeks Work Habits: 1: Does Not Meet, 2: Meets, 3: Exceeds Responsibility Participation Assignment Completion Interpersonal Skills

7. High School 101 EOCT Courses (20% of final grade) 9th Lit/Comp Biology Math I/Acc. Math Physical Science Math II/Acc. Math II American Literature US History Economics

8. High School 101 Grading Weights EOCT Courses: Non-EOCT Courses: 75 % Summative 75 % Summative 25% Formative 25% Formative Semester 1 = 40% Semester 1 = 50% Semester 2 = 40% Semester2 = 50% EOCT = 20%

9. HOPE Scholarship Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school Be registered for Selective Service (males only) Meet Georgia residency requirements 3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only) Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang. AP quality pts. (only .50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0)

10. HOPE Scholarship Covers 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending. Students attending Georgia public colleges receive a HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. Private Institutions: Full time: $1,8oo per semester

11. HOPE Scholarship Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Core GPA of 3.70 1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT

12. HOPE Grant Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges Gradate from a Hope-eligible high school NO GPA requirement

13. HOPE Application How to apply? HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller, HOPE Grant Use FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid (paper or electronic) GSFAPPS: online form for HOPE and for private colleges /universities. Gacollege.411.org

14. Financial Aid Night Date: November 8th Time: 6:30 Location: WFHS Auditorium FAFSA Apply for PIN # www.FAFSA.ed.gov Gacollege411.org

15. Graduation Recognition Valedictorian (highest cum. GPA all courses) Salutatorian (2nd highest cum. GPA) Honor Graduate (3.5 GPA in all courses) STAR Student (Highest SAT on one test administration.)

16. SAT/ACT Calendar See handout for dates/locations and registration information. Prep Options Conversion Chart Send scores to respective colleges directly. www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

17. University System of Georgia Refer to College Admissions Data Handout 35 Public Institutions Research Universities Regional Universities State Universities State Colleges Two-Year Colleges Technical Colleges

18. Early Action/Decision

19. Curriculum Difficulty Chart

20. Transcript Request College Application –online Request Official Transcripts to be sent from the Counseling Office $ 3 Fee In-State institutions (sent electronically) Out-of State (large envelope, 3 stamps, address) Counselor Recommendation Forms Letters of recommendation Include a resume/senior profile

21. Find the Perfect Match Strengths ,weaknesses (look at transcript, grades, test scores, extra-curricular activities, and previous experiences in and out of school. Interests, skills, and values Personal Goals Desired Career Path Influence of family and friends Information about family finances

22. Choose the right college,think about… Size: Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size Location: Setting, Distance from home Cost: Tuition, Room, Board, Personal Spending Academics: Majors, Programs, Services Admission Requirements: GPA, Test Scores, ASSET/Compass, etc. Scholarships

23. 10 Reasons to Skip the Expensive Colleges Begin adulthood without debt is worth far more than a designer diploma. Research universities are no place for undergraduates. Colleges are overrun by administrators. The star professors probably won’t be teaching your child. The college’s best professors may not even be on campus. Don’t be seduced by the luxuries they show you on the tour. Your tuition may be subsidizing a college president’s $1 million-plus salary. High powered athletic programs drain money from academics. Going to an elite university does not guarantee success. Honors colleges at public universities can offer as fine as education as the Ivy League.

24. Scholarships College based: check college websites for criteria and categories. Community based: church, civic groups, local organizations. Private based: parents place of work, FREE scholarship search through websites.

25. Upcoming Senior Events College Fair Sept 13th Lanier Technical College 125 Colleges Bus Permission and $5 fee required Oct 12th: Recommended College Visit Day

26. Senior Timeline Senior Calendar (click here)

27. Questions