Transcript SPRAYBERRY HIGH SCHOOL

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Sprayberry High School
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
September 30, 2014
ASCA Standards: A:B1, A:B2, C:B1, PS:B1
2014- 2015 SHS ADMINISTRATION
• John Kelly – Principal
• Kerri McDougal, Assistant Principal, Alpha A-C
• Leigh Graham, Assistant Principal, Alpha D-H
• Richmond Parker, Assistant Principal, Alpha I-M
• Joe Sharp, Assistant Principal, Alpha N-S
• Mark Giles, Assistant Principal and Athletic
Director, Alpha T-Z
2014-2015 SHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
• Tina Harwood, Alpha A-D [email protected]
• Paula Ferguson, Alpha E-Kg [email protected]
• Brandy Brady, Alpha Ki-Ri [email protected]
• Rebecca Irwin, Alpha Rj-Z [email protected]
• Jonathan Tabb, School Social Worker
• Rachelle Denison, Registrar
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The Mission of the Sprayberry High School Counseling program is to assist students in
overcoming barriers that impede learning through a focus on academic,
personal/social and career development so they are successful in school and are
prepared to become responsible members of society.
GREETINGS CLASS OF 2015: WELCOME
TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!!
• Graduation Requirements
• The College Application Process
• Requesting Transcripts
• Standardized Testing
• Counselor Recommendations
• Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities
• Email Addresses
• Upcoming Events
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
4 Credits of Science
3 Credits of Social Studies
3 Credits from CTAE/Foreign Language/or Fine Arts
1 Credit of Health and Personal Fitness (.5 credit in each)
4 Elective Credits
23 Credits for Graduation
The EOCT counts 20% of the course grade. Students must also pass the Georgia High School
Writing Test (GHSWT) which is typically taken during the student’s Junior year.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE FOR GEORGIA
SCHOOLS
• Graduation requirements are set forth by
Georgia’s Board of Regents which establishes the
admissions requirements for Georgia’s colleges
and universities.
• Students should check the admissions
requirements of the particular college they wish
to attend
For example, the University of South Carolina
requires a Fine Art credit.
PARENTVUE AND STUDENTVUE
HOW TO CHOOSE COLLEGES
• Select 5
• (2) REACH:
• (2) RANGE: 50/50
• (1) SAFETY
• Points to Consider
• Admission Requirements
• Student Life
• Instruction
• Financial Aid
• College Atmosphere
TRANSCRIPT & STATUS REPORT
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Insert transcript and status report
4 STEPS TO A “COMPLETE FILE” TO A 2-YEAR OR 4YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
1. Admissions Application
Online
Common App
2. Application Fee
Fee Waiver: The student must be eligible for free or reduced
lunch AND have used an SAT/ACT waiver. See the counseling clerk for details.
3. Official High School Transcript
Official Transcripts cost $2.00 cash.
See Counseling clerk for details.
4. Send Appropriate Test Scores (student is responsible for sending this information)
5. Recommendations, Resume, Essay May Be Required
OVER 30 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE A PART
OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
• Many throughout the State
• ALL students are eligible for the HOPE Grant
• The HOPE Grant has NO GPA requirement for high school
graduation
• Will have regular interval check points, just like the HOPE
Scholarship, to maintain HOPE Grant students will need a
2.0 GPA
• For further details please visit the Georgia Student
Finance Commission at www.gsfc.org/
COLLEGE & CAREER INTERNET
RESOURCES
GOT H.O.P.E.?
• Eligibility is reported by the student’s social
security number.
• Students must apply for HOPE. It is not
automatically given to him/her.
www.GAcollege411.org
COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS
- ACT
- SAT
- COMPASS
...WHICH ONE?!?!?
ACT
American College Assessment (ACT)
•Measures classroom achievement (knowledge) in four broad content areas
as well as the ability to reason and to apply problem-solving skills
•Four content areas: English, Math, Science, and Reading
•Mathematics section contains pre-algebra, elementary algebra,
intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and
trigonometry
•No guessing penalty and all multiple choice
•Four sub scores with a composite score ranging up to 36 points
•The writing test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a
short essay.
•Visit www.act.org for more information
COST IS $36.50 ($52.50 with the Writing)
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
•Measures academic aptitude (critical thinking) in terms of verbal and mathematical
reasoning and the ability to recognize standard written English
•VERBAL SECTION contains antonyms, analogies, sentence completion and reading
comprehension in various subject areas
•MATHEMATICS SECTION contains arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and logic and
operations
•Guessing penalty
•800 possible points for the verbal section
•800 possible points for the math section
•800 possible points for the writing section
•Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information. The Star Student of each high
school is the senior who has the highest SAT taken in one sitting by November of the
year preceding their graduation.
COST IS $51.00
COMPASS TEST
• Computerized exam offered at the college’s computer lab
• 3 Sections: Reading, Writing, Mathematics
Taken for admission to 2-year
and technical colleges as well as
course placement
TEST PREPARATION RESOURCES
• We recommend students take both the SAT and
ACT in the Spring of their Junior year, decide
which test is the best fit and take the test again in
the summer and/or fall of Senior year.
• www.Gacollege411 offers free practice
assessments for ACT, SAT, and Compass Tests
• www.collegeboard.com to practice online for the
SAT
• www.act.org to practice online for the ACT
NCAA
Academic Credentials + Amateurism Status = College Eligible
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What are the Academic Initial-Eligibility Requirements?
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1. Graduate from high school;
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2. Complete a minimum of 16 core courses;
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3. Present the required grade-point average (GPA) (see the sliding scale in the
Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete for each Division);
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4. Present a qualifying test score on either the ACT or SAT (see the sliding
scale in the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete); and
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5. Complete the amateurism questionnaire and request final amateurism
certification.
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Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website --- www.eligibilitycenter.org
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SHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, MARK GILES
FINANCIAL AID
1. Federal & State
A. HOPE Scholarship
B. PELL Grant
C. HOPE Grant
D. Zell Miller Grant **
E. Federal Work Study
F. Student Loans
****FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) ****
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Application is completed online after January 1st. You & your parents
must have a PIN (Personal Identification Number) before you apply.
NOTE: You & your parents must complete your 2014 taxes before you can
complete the FAFSA application.
ZELL MILLER GRANT
New program effective Fall
2014:
- pursuing a certificate or
diploma at TCSG and USG
schools
- GPA requirement is a
minimum 3.5 cumulative
post-secondary
- first term of enrollment will
be paid RETROACTIVELY if
student has the required
3.5 GPA
- GPA checked at the end of
each term.
MORE ON FINANCIAL AID
2. Private Scholarships
• Business/Corporations
• Private Organizations
• Colleges – Athletic, Academic, etc.
• Civic Organizations
• PTSA
• Loans- MUST be repaid
• Work Study- student works on college campus in exchange for
financial aid award
• Scholarships & Grants- do not need to be repaid
HELPFUL STUDENT REMINDERS
Email Address
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Appropriate vs. Inappropriate
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Check at least twice/week
Social Networking
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Pros and Cons
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Cannot rescind once you hit send
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Colleges may check your page
SHS FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014
TIME: 6:00PM
PLACE: LGI
WHO: SENIORS & THEIR PARENTS
SPEAKER: GSFC REPRESENTATIVE,
NATASHA POWELL
UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 TH
TIME: 12:00PM – 3:00PM
PLACE: TURNER CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH (Education
Ministry)
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS AT SHS
OCTOBER 2nd – REINHARDT UNIVERSITY and ARMSTRONG
STATE UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER 7TH - GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER 14TH – DEPAUW UNIVERSITY and AGNES SCOTT
COLLEGE
OCTOBER 16TH – UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA and
GEORGIA COLLEGE
OCTOBER 23RD – GREENSBORO COLLEGE
NOVEMBER 6TH – SHORTER UNIVERSITY
FINAL THOUGHTS
• This PowerPoint will be available on the
Sprayberry Counseling website.
• Please check the SHS Counseling Blog for
current information throughout the school
year.
• For one-on-one appointments with your
student’s counselor, please contact our
Counseling clerk.