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ALCOVY HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Class of 2013
MEET THE COUNSELORS
Ms. Timica Parker Lead (A-G)
[email protected]
Ext. 2114
Dr. Kelly Parker
(H-O)
[email protected]
Ext. 2107
Ms. Latonya Mitchell (P-Z)
[email protected]
Ext. 2106
Mr. Randy Colbert (9TH GRADE)
[email protected]
Ext. 2147
Ms. Dee Maxwell (Graduation Coach)
[email protected]
TRANSCRIPTS
VISIT COUNSELING OFFICE
COMPLETE FORM/RETURN TO TRAY
PICK UP IN 2+ DAYS
MUST REQUEST TO BE MAILED
CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
• 18 Credits to be a SENIOR
• 24 Credits to graduate* (2010-2011 Freshmen)
• STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS AS
WELL AS PASS ALL 5 PARTS OF GHSGT OR EOCT IN
CORRESPONDING AREAS TO GRADUATE
• *Credits Must Be in Appropriate AreaSee Counselor
GRADUATION REQ. BREAKDOWN (2010-2011)
English
4 units
Social Studies
4 units
Math
4 units
Science
4 units
Personal Fitness/Heath
1 Unit
• 9th Lit., American Lit., World Lit. (AP Language)
British Lit.( AP Lit.)
• Am. Govt./Civics, World History
• US History/AP US History
• Economics/AP Macroeconomics
• Math1, Math 2, Math 3, Math 4
• Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Math 3 Support*
• Biology, Physical Science or Physics, Chemistry or
Environmental Science, 4th science
• .5 Personal Fitness .5 Health
Foreign Language, Fine
Arts. CTAE Pathway 3 units • YOU MAY TAKE ANY COMBINATION!!!!
General Electives
6 units
• 26 units TOTAL FOR GRADUATION (2009-2010))
EOCT & GHSGT
Must Pass ALL 5 Parts
GHSGT
Or EOCT Equivalent
9th Lit.
Math
Writing
Math
Social
Studies
English
American
Lit.
Economics
Biology
Science
US History
Physical
Science
GHSGT/EOCT DATES
SCIENCE
• September 12, November 7, March 20
MATH
• September 11, November 6, March 19
ENGLISH
• September 10, November 5, March 18
SOCIAL STUDIES
• September 9, November 4, March 17
WRITING
EOCTs
• September 25, February 26
• April 30-May 16
CREDIT CONCERNS
AHS GRAD POINT
• Can be done as initial credit or credit recovery
• 3rd period or outside of school during own time
• online
OUTSIDE CREDIT RECOVERY
• Alpha Omega, Covington Academy, Faith Academy
Not for Initial Credit for Core (Math/Eng./Sci./SS)
• Must have Failed Class
• Electives only for Initial Credit
ASVAB TEST
ASVAB October 2nd
Purpose
– Determine interests and abilities --- occupations
What is covered?
– English, math, science, mechanical, electronics,
auto body
SAT & ACT
SAT
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October 5, 2013
November 2, 2013
December 7, 2013
January 25, 2014
March 8, 2014
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014
ACT
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September 21, 2013
October 26, 2013
December 14, 2013
February 8, 2014
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
Students who receive
free/reduced lunch are
eligible for fee waivers for
both tests.
SAT vs. ACT
SAT
Type of test
• aptitude-reasoning
What it covers
• Crit. Read., Math, Writ.
Types of questions
• mult. choice, essay, sent.
Completion
ACT
Type of test
• curriculum
What it covers
• Eng., math, sci., read.,
writing (optional)
Types of questions
• mult. choice, essay
Range of scores
• 200-800 on each section
Range of scores
• 1-36 on each section
National Average
• about 1500
National Average
• 21 or 22
FORMS
COLLEGE
VISITATION FORMS
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS
LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION(10 DAYS)
COLLEGE ATHLETES?
NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association –
• requires potential Div 1 and 2 student athletes to
register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com
• Check their website for required GPAs and
SAT/ACT scores
Taking credit recovery?: Check with NCAA for
approval.
GACOLLEGE411.ORG
HOPE
Scholarship
Info
College
Planning
Financial
Aid
Information
Career
Planning
GA APPLY TO COLLEGE DAY
November 7th
Seniors will receive hands on assistance as they
apply to college using gacollege411.
SCHOLARSHIPS/ COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Newsletter/ AHS Website Updates
Scholarship Bulletin Board
Scholarship Workshops
Senior Survival Guide
Other (churches/businesses, etc.)
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS
• Scholarships/Military/College
• Submit Letters to Your Counselor
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
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Available in all colleges
Must have initial 3.0 GPA & maintain 3.0 GPA
Pays only a portion of tuition
Book fee allowance has been eliminated.
Must complete FAFSA
GA Student Finance Commission
Calculates HOPE Eligibility
www. gacollege411.org
SELECTING COLLEGES
Look for schools that fit student well (e.g. individual needs,
values, interests)
Develop a balanced college list; apply broadly:
Couple of “safe bets”
Couple of “long shots”
Mostly “targets” (50/50 chance of admission)
Track a college’s Acceptance Rate, and Mid-50% range of
test scores and GPAs of the accepted students to your own
child’s academic profile.
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD THROUGH
THE PROCESS
Help with
financial
aid apps.
College
Application
Deadlines
Help with
organization
of materials
and timelines
(buy
envelopes,
stamps, etc.)
Senior
To-Do
Calendar
Be
informed:
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
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Register to take the October SAT/ACT
Attend Senior Evaluation Conference w/ Counselor
Select colleges & attend college fairs
Begin work on applications
– college essay
– resume
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
• Take the SAT/ACT
• Complete applications
– request letters of recommendation – 10-day notice
• Submit scholarship applications
• College visits
• Submit college applications (Thanksgiving)
DECEMBER/JANUARY
ATTEND FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
JANUARY 24, 2014
6:30 PM @ NEWTON HIGH
SCHOOL
COMPLETE FAFSA
APPLICATION
TAKE SAT/ACT ONE LAST
TIME, IF NECESSARY
FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL/MAY
DON’T GET SENIORITIS!!!!!!!!!!
• Failing will affect your G.P.A.
• Failing will affect your scholarship/s
• Failing may affect your admission/s
• Failing may affect GRADUATION!
Make decision and notify
colleges (send deposits)
GRADUATE!!
Early Action vs. Early Decision
• Early decision plans allow you to apply early
(usually in November) and get an admission
decision from the college well in advance of the
usual notification date. IT IS BINDING!!!!
• Early action plans are not binding, meaning you do
NOT have to commit to a college to which you've
applied for early action. Under these plans, you
may apply to other colleges. Usually, you can let
the college know of your decision in the late spring
or whenever you've decided.
FINAL THOUGHTS
•Have a post-high school plan
•Encourage independence
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AHS