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High School
Success
Seminar
Lee Campbell, EdD
Head of School
Marty Frendt, MA
Upper School Principal
Sherry Campbell, MS, LPC
Counselor, Lower School Principal
Jan Cooper
Registrar,
Home School & International Admissions
• High School Success Seminars are held
once or twice per year in daytime sessions
for students and evening sessions for
parents. This following PowerPoint reviews
some of the concepts and programs
discussed at our most recent seminar on
2/1/13. Perspective parents contact our
admissions office for more details. Both
perspective parents and current parents may
contact an administrator anytime with
further questions.
From Sherry Campbell, MS LPC
Lower School Principal
State Certified Professional School Counselor
Pathways to Success
Standardized Tests
Types of Diplomas
FAFSA
What is “Pathways to Success?”
• Pathways to Success is CCA’s a
personality, career, learning, and
gifts testing program; included with
8th grade tuition, grant funded by
Stephen Kendrick for senior
economic students and available to
others for a small fee
Pathway to Success
Rationale:
“Every adult I know hates their job!”
2004 High School Graduate
Informed Self-Concept - an understanding of
self as it relates to interacting with others and the
world of work. Students will be able to make
educated decisions about college, career, and life.
Informed Self-Concept
Scriptural Basis
How am I unique?
Psalms 139:14 - I will praise You (Lord) for I am
fearfully and wonderfully made.
What are my gifts?
Romans 12:6 - We have different gifts, according
to the grace given us.
How can I use my uniqueness and my gifts to
glorify God and find satisfaction in life and
work?
Ecclesiastes 3:13 - That everyone may…find
satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of God.
Pathways to Success
Pathway Connections
PART 1 – TESTING & FOLLOW-UP
A) Personality, Interest, “Gifts”, and Learning Styles testing
administered to 8th grade (included with tuition) and
Economics students (Kendrick Wings Grant pays for
this). Other students may be tested for $50.00
B) Parent Training – Counselor reviews results in individual
parent meetings with all 8th grade parents and other
parents by request
PART 2 – CAREER EXPLORATION
A) Students meet with Dr. or Mrs. Campbell for College
and Career Planning
PART 3 – CONCENTRATED CAREER EXPLORATION
A) Students may do an Internship for HS credit
TESTING
4 tests are administered in the 8th grade:
Personality Profile
Learning Styles Inventory
Spiritual Gifts Test
Career Interest Profile
Testing Explained:
The DISC Personality Profile
Testing Explained:
The DISC Personality Profile
• D = Task-oriented and are described as dominant, determined, and a doer.
These individual are fast-paced and tend to make things happen.
• I = Outgoing/fast paced and people-oriented; these people are inspiring
and influencing.
• S = Stable and steady, they are reserved/slower paced and peopleoriented.
• C = Cautious, calculating, correct; they are reserved and task-oriented.
Each person has a blend of all four-personality styles unique to the individual.
A Product of Personality Insights Inc.
Testing Explained:
The Learning Styles Inventory
Learning Styles, the Visual, Auditory, and
Kinesthetic Survey (Learning Styles, 2000)
was used to assess students' dominant
learning style.
Learning Styles -Vision, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Survey
January, 1998. Updated October, 24, 2000
_Learning Styles
[email protected]
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/vak.html
Testing Explained:
The VAK Learning Styles Inventory
Visual learners do better with charts,
demonstrations, videos, and other visual
materials.
Auditory learners usually talk to themselves a
lot. They also may move there lips and read
out loud.
Kinesthetic learners do best while touching
and moving.
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/vak.html
Testing Explained:
The Spiritual Gifts Inventory
This gifts assessment focuses on
identifying a student’s dominant
“motivation”.
www.timshen.truepath.com/inventory.htm
Based on Roman 12:6-12
Testing Explained:
The Gifts Inventory
Perceiving
- Right or wrong…Black or white…Quality control…
Exhorting
- Stimulate… build up…head up the Pep Rally
Serving
- Meet the physical needs of others
Teaching
- Research the facts, the history, new ideas,
details…Impart instruction, communicate knowledge
Giving
- Love to give time, talent, and resources
Administrating - Can see the bigger picture in a situation, delegate quickly
Compassion
- Focused on the emotional needs of others
http://www.timshen.truepath.com/motivational_gifts.htm
Testing Explained:
The Career Interest Profile
Interest Profiler measures students
interests and connects these interests to
career clusters identified by the 6
Holland codes.
www.gacollege411.org
Testing Explained:
The Career Interest Profiles
Holland Codes
John L. Holland (1985) Vocational Preference Inventory
ACT World of Work Map
ACT.org
Conclusion:
Expected Outcomes
1) Student’s self-concept is informed
2) Students relate better to their peers
and significant others
3) Students are empowered to make
career choices that avoid the trap
“Every adult I know hates their job!”
2004 HS Graduate
CCA’s Standardized Tests
• TerraNova – Standardized Achievement Tests
(administered to K5-11th Grades)
• PLAN – Pre-ACT administered to Grade 9
• PSAT – PreSAT administered to Grades 10/11
CCA Diplomas
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Cumberland Scholar – Highest Honors
Honors
College Prep
General – only for Tech School Candidates
– See our website or today’s handouts for details
FAFSA Overview
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.gov
www.pin.ed.gov
What you need to complete the FAFSA:
Pin #’s
Social Security #’s
Federal Income Tax Returns from the previous year
(estimates are okay)
Bank Statements
Brokerage Statements
7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA
Student’s Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/FAFSASimplification/index.html
From Lee Campbell, EdD
Headmaster
G.E.E.S.E
Understanding High
School Academic
Success & College
Acceptance
The “A/B Block” Schedule
G.E.E.S.E
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High School Success:
G.P.A.
Entrance Exams (SAT)
Essays
Sports
Extra-Curricular Activities
Grade Point Average GPA
0.0 or 4.0+
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90-100 = 4 Quality Points
80 – 89 = 3 Quality Points
70 – 79 = 2 Quality Points
69 & below = 0 Quality Points
AP or College Courses May add Additional Points for a Score Above 4.0
Do the Math…
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1 A + 1 B ÷ 2 = 3.5
1 A + 1 C ÷ 2 = 3.0
1 B + 1 C ÷ 2 = 2.5
1 A + 1 F ÷ 2 = 2.0
1 B + 1 F ÷ 2 = 1.5
What’s the Good News…
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For 9th Grade You Start Over!*
For 10th GradeYou Have Time Left
For 11th GradeYou are ½ Way There
For 12th Grade You Still Have a Chance
For Everyone Your GPA is No Mystery
Knowledge is Power
*unless you have Algebra 1 and a Foreign Language
Why Should I Care?
GPA College Acceptance Estimates*
• Emory
• GA Tech.
• UGA
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$18,000 Scholarship to Mercer
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Zell Miller Scholarship
Mercer & Emory @ Oxford
GA College
NGCSU & GSU
SPSU
KSU
Piedmont
Hope Scholarship
GA Highlands
Chattahoochee Tech
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.75**
3.7**
3.6
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1/2.5**
3.0
3.0**
2.5/2.0**
HS Diploma
*Loosely Based on Ga. College 411, Dr. Campbell’s Experience & Ga. DOE; Mercer Admissions; not a guarantee.
**Only Core Classes Count for HOPE & for Certain Colleges
How Do I Get Good Grades?
• Plan/Schedule
• Study
• Do Your Home Work
• Communicate
• Use RenWeb
• Know What’s Important
• Make Sacrifices When Needed
Entrance Exams (SAT)
• What is it?
• When do I take it?
• How many times do I
take it?
• How do I prepare?
1600 What?
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The SAT Has 3 Parts:
Math – Score Up to 800
Critical Reading – Score Up to 800
Writing – Score Up to 800
Maximum Total = 2400
But Most Colleges Use only Math & Critical
Reading for a Maximum of 1600
Almost All Colleges “Super Score”
What Score Do I Need?
Examples:
1600+/1400
1350
1275
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1200
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1120
1000
950
UCLA
Full 4 Year’s Tuition at Lee University
Acceptance to Ga. Tech
$18,000 Scholarship to Mercer
and Invitation to Competition for Full Tuition
Acceptance to UGA
Full Freshman Tuition at Lee University
Zell Miller Scholarship
Acceptance to Mercer
½ Freshmen Tuition at Lee University
Piedmont College
KSU Acceptance
*Loosely Based on Ga. College 411 & Dr. Campbell’s Experience, Ga. DOE, Lee Admissions; Mercer Admissions
Actual results may vary depending on GPA etc. This is not a guarantee.
Essays
• You Must Learn to Write a Persuasive
Essay Both for the SAT and for Acceptance
at Many Colleges
• Writing Skills May also Determine
Placement at Many Colleges
• Communication Skills in General
Contribute to Future Success
Sports
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You may be able to play in college if you match
your ability with your level of play.
Examples:
NCAA Division 1
UGA, Ga. Tech
NCAA Division 2
Ga. College & State
NCAA Division 3
Piedmont College
NAIA
SPSU, Emmanuel College
What’s your level of play?
Extra- Curricular Activities/Arts
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Music – Are you ready to audition?
Art & Photography – How’s your portfolio?
Leadership – Are you equipped?
Community Service – Have you helped anyone else?
Good College Planning
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Visit Many Schools
Keep a high GPA
Take SAT Prep
Take the SAT three times minimum
Know the important variables:
Important College Variables
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Your Financial Resources
Your Student’s GPA
Your Student’s SAT
Your Sport & Level of Play
Your Desired Activities
Your Desired Atmosphere
Your student’s intended MAJOR
2013 Statistics in Progress
• 21 Traditional Seniors All Accepted before
Christmas*
• 51 College Acceptances to Date
• $1,192,648 Scholarship Dollars Earned so Far
*24 total including one visitation, one home school, and one transfer pending acceptance
The Block Schedule
What is It?
• An A/B Block Schedule is where you have four
classes each day and classes meet every other
day. You could have up to eight classes total next
year instead of the seven you can have with the
old schedule. This leaves room for fun classes,
electives, advanced classes, and make-ups. We
will call them Red & Blue days. You will
quickly learn to keep track.
Why Are We Doing It?
• Students love it because homework is due every other
day
• Teachers love it because the pace is much more
relaxed
• Students get more electives of their choice
• Students are better prepared for college since its more
like a college schedule
• More time to get help in class if you struggle
• More time to go deeper if you are ahead
What’s a Day Look Like?
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8:10 First Period
9:40 Snack Break
9:55 Second Period
11:25 Lunch
12:05 Third Period
1:35 Break
1:40 Fourth Period
3:10 Dismissal
What Might Two Days Look Like?
Monday
Tuesday
A “Red” Day
A “Blue” Day
1st Period – Music
2nd Period – Bible
3rd Period – Math
4th Period – English
1st Period – Weight Training
2nd Period – Spanish
3rd Period – History
4th Period - Science
What’s A Week Look Like?
“This Week”
“Next Week”
MONDAY – RED CLASSES
TUESDAY – BLUE CLASSES
WEDNESDAY – RED CLASSES
THURSDAY – BLUE CLASSES
FRIDAY – RED CLASSES
MONDAY – BLUE CLASSES
TUESDAY – RED CLASSES
WEDNESDAY – BLUE CLASSES
THURSDAY – RED CLASSES
FRIDAY – BLUE CLASSES
What’s a Semester Look Like?
See the new calendar
in the packet you will receive or download
from our website – it is the “block
schedule” packet
What Electives Will We Have?
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Contemporary Worship Band 1,2,3,4
Photo/Film 1,2,3
Music Appreciation
Visual Arts
Weight Training
Supervised Study Hall
Over 40 online classes*
*Additional Charge May Apply
• More to Come in Future Years
Red = New Classes for 2013/14
See the Counselor About Joint Enrollment
From Jan Cooper
Registrar, International & Home School Admissions
Understanding HOPE
& Zell Miller
Understanding the HOPE Scholarship
1. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and graduate from an
approved accredited high school
2. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA
3. HOPE pays 90% of the 2011 university tuition rate
4. No book or fee allowance
5. Remedial classes are not covered
6. Maximum of 127 semester hours
7. Lose it? One single chance to get it back
The graduating class of 2015 will be required to take a certain
number of rigorous HS courses in Math, Science, or Foreign
Language in order to receive HOPE.
Understanding the Zell Miller Scholarship
-Highest Achievers1. Students must have a 3.7 GPA and graduate from an approved
accredited high school
2. Score a combined 1200 on Critical Reading and Math sections of
the SAT or at least a 26 composite ACT score
These test scores must come from a single sitting
3. Must maintain a 3.3 GPA
4. Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be eligible without consideration
of GPA, SAT, or ACT requirements
5. 100% tuition
6. No book or fee allowance
7. 127 semester hours
8. Drop below 3.3 and keep HOPE if GPA remains at 3.0 or above
How do I Know My HOPE GPA?
• Your HOPE GPA does not perfectly match your GPA as
reported on Renweb. This is because HOPE only considers
certain state required core classes, removes honors credits,
and discounts AP credit. CCA calculates and reports
unofficial HOPE GPA’s to students on a periodic basis
unlike many schools where you may or may not know if
you have HOPE until the last minute and its to late to make
improvements or changes. This is extremely important
because some state colleges and universities use this same
GPA for college admissions.
From Marty Frendt, MA
Upper School Principal
Why Choose
Christian Education?
Why CCA?
Why Christian Education ?
To Glorify God, our Creator .
To Bring Him Glory in all that we do.
Why Christian Education ?
To Pursue the Truth,
Not Afraid of Where the Truth will Lead Us.
Why Christian Education ?
To Pursue the Truth…
Example
Teaching the Theory of Creation and
Evolution.
Guiding our Students to Logical Conclusions.
Why Christian Education ?
To be Free to Explore our World and See Our
World through the Eyes of the Creator.
To Discover That GOD:
Loves Us,
Has Died For Us,
Has Redeemed Us.
Why Christian Education ?
To Care For Our Students As Jesus
Christ Has Cared For Us.
Why Christian Education ?
To Completely Prepare Our Students for their future.
Why Christian Education ?
To Surround your Student with Teachers that:
• show the Love of Christ,
• discipline with mercy and compassion,
• are growing in their relationship with God,
• are experts in their subject area,
• give an overabundance of opportunity for
student success.
Why Choose CCA for High School?
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Small Classes
100% College Acceptance (last 3 years)
Offers: SAT Prep, Electives
Optional Online Learning
Student Life
Family Atmosphere
Affordable
Christ-Centered