Transcript Chattahoochee High School Senior Parent Night 2015-2016 Counseling Department   Elizabeth Chilson Julie Gracey A-E F-G *Department Chair           Allison Shuler Deborah Blount Tammy Jones Haaris Quraishy Alicia McClung Rita Jensen Dana Cochran Rose Moro Wonna Kang Solange.

Chattahoochee High School
Senior Parent Night 2015-2016
Counseling Department
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Elizabeth Chilson
Julie Gracey
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*Department Chair
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Allison Shuler
Deborah Blount
Tammy Jones
Haaris Quraishy
Alicia McClung
Rita Jensen
Dana Cochran
Rose Moro
Wonna Kang
Solange Leonardo
H-L
M-R
S-Z
Graduation Coach
Social Worker
Records Coordinator
Professional Assistant
Cluster Nurse
Bilingual Community Liaison (Korean)
Bilingual Community Liaison (Spanish)
Administration
Interim Principal – Mr. Tim Corrigan
Assistant Principals are also assigned to students
based on the first letter of the student’s last
name. Please take a moment to identify your
student’s Assistant Principal.
A-E
Mrs. Debra Bryant
F-L
Mr. Garrett Abelkop (interim)
M-R
Mrs. Camille Christopher
S-Z
Mr. Chip Haines (interim)
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Class of 2016 Edmodo code is 5bazp6
*If students joined last year, they are still active!
As always, you can locate information on the
school website: www.chattcougar.com
Home Access / Student Access Center
• Home Access / Student Access Center is a web-based
home-to-school information resource that allows
parents/guardians to view up-to-date information on
their student’s grades, attendance, homework
assignments, and more through a secure online link to
school records. Students are able to see this information
as well.
• Parents can pick up their Home Access Center log-in ID
and password by showing a photo ID in the main office.
• Each student’s login ID is their student ID# and their
password is their 8-digit birthdate, ex. 01011999 for a
student whose birthdate is January 1, 1999.
• More information visit the Parent Portal at
www.fultonschools.org
Review of Graduation Requirements
• Graduation Status Reports
• Mailed home 2nd semester of Junior year
• You can update your student’s graduation status report
with the last report card and summer course(s), if
applicable
• Use it as a tool to double-check enrollment in the
appropriate courses necessary for graduation
• Senior Failure Letters
• Mailed home when the 6 and 12 week progress report
are issued to students
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2016
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health/Personal Fitness
World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech
Electives
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
0.5 credit each
3 credits
4 credits
23 total credits
Semester-Long Class= 0.5 Credits; Year-Long Class= 1.0 Credit
What are Colleges looking for?
According to the National Association for College
Admission Counseling (NACAC)’s 2014 State of College
Admission (p. 26) the 3 main factors colleges consider
are:
1. GPA/grades in Academic Courses
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More than 80% of all Colleges and Universities rated
grades in Academic Courses as “considerably
important.”
2. Rigor of Courses
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64% of Colleges rated strength of curriculum as
“considerably important.”
3. SAT and/or ACT Test Scores
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Over 50% of Colleges gave the highest rating [as being
the most important] to admission test scores.
http://www.nxtbook.com/ygsreprints/NACAC/2014SoCA_nxtbk/
Holistic Perspective
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College application essays
Letters of recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Leadership roles
Resumes, interviews, portfolios
Demonstrated interest
SAT subject tests
Freshman Class Statistics
(as reported by colleges)
School
# of
Application
s Received
# of
Applicants
Admitted
Emory University
20,462
Georgia College
& State
University (GCSU)
Mid 50%
GPA
Mid 50%
SAT
Mid 50%
ACT
4,830
3.70 - 3.97
*unweighted
2020 - 2260
30 - 34
3,878
2,570
3.26-3.73
1100 - 1240
*CR + M
23 - 27
Georgia State
12,774
7,333
3.2 - 3.7
970 - 1170
*CR + M
21 - 25
Georgia Tech
27,270
8,726
3.85 – 4.11
2060 - 2250
30 - 33
Kennesaw State
9,471
5,355
3.22
*average
990 - 1170
*CR + M
20 - 24
University of
Georgia
22,225
11,602
3.81-4.06
1810-2060
27 - 31
Freshman Class Statistics
(self-reported by the Class of 2015)
School
Emory University
#
Applied
19
Georgia College and
42
State University (GCSU)
Georgia State University 74
Georgia Tech
93
Kennesaw State
70
University
University of Georgia
148
(Early Action Applicants)
University of Georgia
173
(All Applicants)
#
Accepted
Avg #
Avg #
AP
College
9.8
0.8
8
*3 waitlisted
36
2.8
64
*5 waitlisted
50
*6 waitlisted
61
*2 waitlisted
95
*43 deferred
110
*10
waitlisted
Avg SAT
Avg
(out of 2400) ACT
2266
33.5
0.7
1675
25
3.9
0.6
1749
25.7
10
1
2192
33.4
2
0.5
1638
23.7
8.5
1.1
2066
31.8
7.9
1.1
2037
31
College Grade Point Average
• The high school GPA used for college
admission is calculated by the postsecondary
institution, NOT by the high school or
Fulton County
• Most use this scale for academic/core courses:
A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0
• Contact colleges to find how they recalculate
GPAs or visit their websites
HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship Programs
Eligible students receive financial
assistance covering tuition and
approved mandatory fees.
Qualifications:
• Meet citizenship requirements
• Be a legal resident of Georgia
• Be a graduate of an eligible
high school
• Males must be registered for the
selective service
Types of Scholarships:
• HOPE
• Zell Miller
• HOPE/Zell Miller Grant
HOPE Scholarship Requirements
• Must earn a 3.0 GPA in high school.
• The HOPE award amount varies for each school and
is a percentage amount of the standard tuition
charges from the previous year (view the chart on
GAcollege411 to find award amounts).
• Mandatory fees are covered
• Institutional fees are paid by the student
* HOPE Scholarship recipients must maintain a
3.0 GPA throughout college at various checkpoints.
Zell Miller Scholarship Requirements
(1) Graduate as the valedictorian or salutatorian
- OR -
(2) Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school, AND either
• Earn a 1200 combined score of Reading and Math
on a single administration of the SAT
or
• Earn a composite score of 26 on a single
administration of the ACT by your graduation
date.
At an eligible public postsecondary institution, 100% of
the standard tuition charges (view chart on the
GACollege 411 to find award amounts).
*Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintain a
3.3 GPA throughout college at various checkpoints.
HOPE/Zell Miller Grade Point Average
• HOPE/Zell Miller GPAs are calculated by the Georgia Student
Finance Commission
• Preliminary HOPE GPAs are released in late January
• Final HOPE GPAs are released after graduation
• Academic classes, plus those that count toward a 4th Science (ex.
Essentials of Healthcare), are included in the calculation
• Middle School courses are not used in the calculation
• Conversion:
• Remove all honors points from honors, AP, and College courses
• Convert raw numeric grades to the 4.0 scale
90-100 = 4.0 80-89 = 3.0 70-79 = 2.0 0-69* = 0.0
*(failing grades are included in calculation)
• Add 0.5 to only AP and College courses (up to a max of 4.0)
• Divide by the total number of grades
• Students in the class of 2016 must earn 3.0 credits in rigorous
classes according to GA Student Finance Commission in order
to earn the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship.
• For example: if a student completes 1.0 credit of GPS
Advanced Algebra, 1.0 credit of Advanced Math Decision
Making, and 1.0 credit of Spanish 2, the student meets HOPE
Rigor Requirements according to GSFC:
http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_list.pdf
HOPE/Zell Miller Grant Programs
• The HOPE Grant program is for students seeking certification
from a technical college or technical division, regardless of the
student's high school grade point average.
• Full-time enrollment is not required.
• HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion of a student's
tuition. (view chart on the GACollege 411 to find award
amounts).
• HOPE Grant recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA at certain
checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility.
*Students may apply for the Zell Miller Grant if they earn a 3.5
GPA during their 1st semester at a technical college. The Zell
Miller Grant will then reimburse them the difference in tuition
between Hope Grant and Zell Miller Grant.
More HOPE Scholarship Program Info
• GPAs are not rounded (2.9999 is not a 3.0)
• Missing or incorrect Social Security numbers and
nicknames will delay HOPE funds
• 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. Register at
www.sss.gov.
• Apply for the HOPE: (1) by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
https://fafsa.ed.gov/, or (2) by completing the Georgia
Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS) www.GAcollege411.org
• Additional Information  Contact GA Student Finance
Commission (GSFC) at 770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org
Scholarship Information
• Counseling Department
Website
• College & Career Center
• Employer Scholarships
• Professional and/or religious
organizations, banks, and
insurance companies
• Financial Aid office at each
individual college
Attend Chattahoochee’s
Financial Aid Night
Tuesday, December 15th
• Online Search Engines:
www.scholarship.com
www.fastweb.com
www.gacollege411.com
Senior Year
• What students should do…
• Narrow down the list of schools to which they
will apply
• Should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test
• Begin working on their applications
• There is still time…
• Don’t panic…just get started!
• Research colleges – schedule visits to potential
colleges, do research on the colleges’ websites,
talk to alumni, etc.
• Sign up for the next standardized test, if desired
Chattahoochee College Visits
• Students can register for college visits online at
http://chattahoocheehs.com/college/
• Students must register at least 24 hours in advance
• After registering online, students will print the pass provided
and show it to the teacher whose class they’ll be missing
• Students can register for a maximum of 7 college visits per
year
• Students should research the colleges prior to the visits and
come prepared with questions for the representative
• College visit dates are posted on the college visit and
Counseling websites, as well as inside the Counseling Office
SAT/ACT
• To register and view upcoming test dates for the SAT
visit www.collegeboard.org
*If needed, Seniors must take the October, December, or January
tests due to the changes to the SAT from the College Board.
Many colleges will not accept scores from the redesigned SAT
for the Class of 2016!*
• To register and view upcoming test dates for the ACT
visit www.actstudent.org
• SAT & ACT Fee Waivers for eligible students are
located in the Counseling Office
Application Process
• Collect and review application details
• Look for checklists for each school – test
requirements, course requirements, priority
deadlines for scholarship consideration, etc.
• Start a calendar for deadlines
• Complete Senior Profile sheet/update
resume
• Write essays and make sure to have them
proofread
• Submit application - online applications
are preferred by colleges
Parchment
IMPORTANT: The Counseling Office will process all
transcript and letter of recommendation requests within 10
school days. Be mindful of this when college/scholarship
deadlines occur right before or after weekends and
holidays!
What if I don’t want to use Parchment?
• Official paper transcripts issued from Chattahoochee are
$3.00. Please visit Mrs. Jensen in the Counseling Office if
you would like to request a paper copy of your transcript.
Keep in mind most colleges prefer electronic transcripts
because their Admissions Offices can process them
faster, and therefore, application files can be processed
faster!
Supplemental Information
• If teacher recommendations are required:
• We recommend giving teachers at least 10 school days’ notice
• Be mindful of college/scholarship deadlines occurring right
before or after weekends or holidays!
• Provide teacher with a copy of your Senior Profile
• For paper recommendation letters, provide an addressed and
stamped envelope to teachers, accompanied by any forms
required by the college
• For electronic recommendation letters, ask your teachers to be
on the lookout for an email request
• Standardized Tests
• Students must request scores directly through the testing
agencies: www.Collegeboard.com and www.ACT.org
• Colleges will not accept scores sent from the high school
College-Bound Student Athletes
• If you are you planning on participating in
intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II
institution, you must register with the NCAA InitialEligibility Clearinghouse.
• Prospective student athletes should:
• Access the registration materials by visiting their website
at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• Submit the Parent Release Form to Karen Lange in the
Main Office prior to requesting your transcript through
Parchment.
• When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent
to NCAA Clearinghouse.
• Review the NCAA requirements as they might differ from
graduation requirements!
Our redesigned
College & Career Center
Before
After!
What is Available in the
College & Career Center?
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College rep visits
Seminars
Scholarship lists
Summer opportunities
College & career information
SAT/ACT preparation and
information
• Computers to research
colleges, careers, and
scholarships online
Hooch Apply to College Day
We will be hosting our 2nd annual Hooch Apply to College
Day on September 29th during the school day
A computer lab will be reserved for 1st-6th periods for
students to come in for assistance on:
• Submitting college applications
• Senior Profiles
• Parchment
• And more!
Hooch Madness!
Hooch Madness is a 2-week event aligned with the
NCAA March Madness basketball tournament that
raises college awareness beyond the “typical”
colleges to which our students apply. Activities
include:
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Door decoration contest
Canned food drive
Dual Enrollment Help Session day
4 Instant Decision Days – students
find out on the spot if they are accepted!
• GA State
• GA Perimeter College
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Gwinnett Tech
Upcoming College Fairs
• Probe Atlanta North College Fair
Tuesday, September 1st, North Point Mall
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Probe Gwinnett North College Fair
Wednesday, September 2nd, Gwinnett Center
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
• Asian American College Fair
Saturday, September 12th, Korean Church of Atlanta
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Monday, October 5th, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling)
Sunday, March 13th, Georgia International Convention Center
12:30 to 4:00 pm
Questions?
You may also contact your student’s Counselor
with any questions or concerns.