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Sophomore ADVISEMENT
Northview High School – Counselors
Students are assigned to counselors according to their last name:
Counselor
Samiah Garcia
Student Caseload
(A – De)
Jamie D. Brown
(Dh – Ka)
Renee Ferrerio, Dept Chair
(Ke – Mc)
Allison Leja
(Me- Sc)
Steve Creel
(Se – Z)
Tips
Take out a pen or pencil to
take notes with because
this information affects
your future!
Graduation Requirements
*Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university
must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.
Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
MUST PASS all five (5) sections in order to graduate and participate in the
graduation ceremony*
Starting in 11th grade students will have five opportunities to test, if
needed
Test Schedule
September
March
Writing
English/Lang. Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
*The only exceptions to this rule would need to be granted by the
Georgia Department of Education. Exceptions are granted via a
variance or a waiver from the Georgia DOE and are difficult to
obtain due to a long checklist of requirements
Credits and Honor/AP Points
Credits
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How many credits are required to be in the 11th grade?
11 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2011/2012 school year for
you to be in the 11th grade.
If a student does not have 11 credits then the student remains in a 10th
grade homeroom.
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How many credits are required to be in the 12th grade?
17 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2012/2013 school year
for you to be in the 12th grade.
Honor/AP Points
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Which courses receive honor points?
7 additional points are added at the end of each
semester to passing grades in honors, AP, and joint
enrollment / college courses.
Numeric Average
Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in
classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken. The
numeric average is on a 100 point scale i.e. 87 out of 100
All grades included in this calculation – failed grades, summer grades,
online grades…
Fulton County adds 7 points to the final passing grade for each
Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship
Eligible students receive financial assistance covering tuition,
HOPE- approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance
Qualifications
- U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Legal resident of Georgia
- Graduate of an eligible GA high school
- 3.0 GPA in core-curriculum subjects
- valid SS#
Selective Service
Males must register with the Selective Service no later than 30 days before
their 18th birthday
HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met www.sss.gov
HOPE GPA
A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing
grades, on a 4.0 scale
Core Courses
English
Math
Science
Social Science
World Language
Conversion
A
90 to 100
4.0 Points
B
80 to 89
3.0 Points
C
70 to 79
2.0 Points
F
0 to 69
0 Points
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP
courses only, not to exceed 4.0
Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
A Word on Grade Point Average (GPA)
High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution not
the high school (Fulton County does not calculate)
College GPA is different than the Fulton County Numeric Average
Student should contact college to find how they calculate GPA
Most colleges use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0
Most colleges only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and
college courses
Advanced Placement - AP
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Program of college-level courses
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Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and
universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or advanced
placement for qualifying scores
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Required to take the AP exam in May if passing course
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AP/Joint Enrollment Option Night – Thursday, January 27, 2011,
7:00 pm, NHS Theater
Get a head start on college research!
Use the College Career Room to research colleges and scholarships
- Located in the counseling office, trained parent volunteers are available to assist
students during the lunch periods.
Attend College Fairs
NACAC Atlanta National College Fair
GA International Convention Center
February 13th
12 pm – 4 pm
Use the Internet
-GAcollege411 www.gacollege411.org
-Georgia Career Information Service (GCIS) www.gcic.peachnet.edu
User ID: nviewhs Password: gcis1890
College Admission Standards
GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and
World Language)
Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of
your courses throughout high school, including your senior year. We highly recommend seniors
take a minimum of 4 academics each semester- for highly selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each
semester.
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service and sports can be
particularly important to competitive colleges
College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they
demonstrate your writing ability and give the college more information about you. Please seek
advice when writing an essay and make sure to proofread for errors
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher recommendation two weeks before needed and
counselor recommendation at least two weeks prior to the school’s deadline
Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer
experience, etc.
Interviews
General Resume
General Resume
General Resume
Honor Code and Discipline
If a college or scholarship program inquires about honor code violations
or discipline, we are obligated to report this information.
Also, inquiries on a student's integrity may also be affected if the student
has a documented out of school suspension or honor code violation.
Acceptance to college is provisional and the colleges hold all of the
rights.
Colleges reserve the right to rescind admission or put you on immediate
probation.
College Entrance Exams
SAT I
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, critical
reading knowledge, and writing skill.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science,
history, and mathematics. Some colleges require the SAT II test(s) & students
should check with each college to determine whether it is necessary to take
the SAT II(s).
American College Testing Program (ACT)
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math,
reading, natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
ACT
High School Code
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
111148
It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice during their
junior year and once at the beginning of their senior year
SAT Versus ACT
Type of Test
SAT
ACT
Test of critical thinking
and problem solving
Content-based test
Test Dates
October
November
December
January
March
May
June
Score
600 to 2400
1 to 36
Penalty for wrong
answers
Yes
No
Structure
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
October
December
February
April
June
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)
Freshman Profile
UGA
Middle 50% GPA
Middle 50% SAT
Middle 50% Act
3.68-4.00
1800-2080
27-31
GA Tech
Middle 50% GPA
Middle 50% SAT
Middle 50% Act
3.72-4.06
1900-2130
27-32
GA State
Middle 50% GPA
Middle 50% SAT
Middle 50% ACT
3.0-3.32
990-1080
21-23
Dual Enrollment – ACCEL
Program that provides qualified Georgia high school juniors and seniors
with the opportunity to earn college credit while jointly enrolled in a
Georgia public high school and a college, university or technical institution.
Tuition Paid for by student or by the ACCEL Program, which is funded by
HOPE Only pays for core courses (Students will have to pay for college
electives) These hours will count against their total of 127 total HOPE
hours. Interested students must meet the college admission requirements
of the postsecondary institution and apply to the Dual Enrollment Program
at the college.
More information to come during 2nd semester on admission requirements,
classes offered, and application deadlines for classes offered on the
Northview campus.
MoveEnrollment
on When Ready
Dual
– Move on When Ready (MOWR)
A new dual enrollment opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary
institution full-time during their junior and/or senior year of high school
Students will receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously
while attending college classes on the college campus fulltime. Approved
college on-line courses can also be taken that meet high school graduation
requirements
- Tuition, materials and mandatory fees are paid through local system
funds
- Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for
these expenses
- All high school End of Course Tests and Georgia High School
Graduation Testing requirements must be met
- Classes do not count against the HOPE Scholarship or Grant hours
Dual Enrollment – College Calculus
Currently taught through Distance Learning on the campus of
Northview High School by faculty from GA Tech
Admission requirements and application due dates will be
announced during 2nd semester
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
• If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II
institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
• Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA
• Students and parents are responsible for determining
NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools
• Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed
to determine eligibility
Be aware that the NCAA may or may not approve courses taken through a
non-traditional format such as online, distance learning, correspondence,
credit recovery, etc.
Counselors and Graduation Coaches are not responsible for researching or
advising NCAA policies. It is up to the student and family to investigate NCAA
regulations as they pertain to non-traditional courses
Q&A
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any
employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity
or service.