Druid Hills Counseling Department Student Advisement. Druid Hills High School Brittany Cunningham, Principal

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1 Druid Hills Counseling Department Student Advisement Druid Hills High School Brittany Cunningham, Principal

2 Counseling Staff Ms. Brodie (Last Names A-C) Ms. Holmes (Last Names D-Kh) Ms. Wesley (Last Names Ki-Re) Mrs. Robinson (Last Names Rf-Z) Mrs. Swanson: Infinite Campus Login, SAT/ACT Fee Waivers, College Application Fee Waivers Ms. Ford: Transcripts, PE Waivers, Let s Talk Form

3 Graduation Requirements High School Diploma Successful completion of the 24 required courses. - 4 credits of Language arts, math, science and social studies, 3 credits of career tech or humanities, Health and Personal Fitness, and Elective PE. Foreign language credits depends on the seal. *Students may exempt Elective PE by playing two years of a Varsity sport, JROTC, or Band. Please see Ms. Ford for a PE waiver.

4 Promotion Requirements Promotion to 10 th grade - 6 credits/3 core Promotion to 11 th grade - 12 credits/6 core Promotion to 12 th grade 18 credits/9 core

5 Graduation Seals Career Technical Diploma One credit of foreign language College Preparatory Diploma Two credits of same foreign language College Prep Honors with Distinction 3 credits of the same foreign language 3.5 GPA

6 Georgia Milestone Courses EOC Courses Georgia Milestone- 20% of your Grade Lit/Comp 9 Coord. Algebra Analytic Geometry Biology Physical Science American Literature US History Economics

7 AP Exams Administered in May Scores between 3 and 5 can potentially earn college credit. Shows colleges you are ready for college level work and sets you apart from other applicants.

8 Remediation Opportunities Flex Academy (online classes) Summer ($ per 1/2 credit hours) Beyond the school day ($ per 1/2 credit hours) Credit Recovery (Georgia Virtual) Open to students who fail classes. Online class with no teacher. Elizabeth Andrews High School (formerly Open Campus) Georgia Virtual Other Agencies (must seek approval)

9 Post Secondary Planning

10 Acceleration Opportunities MOWR Move on When Ready provides opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to enroll full-time in postsecondary institutions to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. This program is funded by the state. For all MOWR information visit

11 MOWR at Georgia State Perimeter College

12 MOWR Georgia Piedmont NO minimum GPA Requirement Accuplacer Test Requirement Given at Georgia Piedmont Clarkston Campus Mon-Thurs 9-4 Application info: FAQ s: For Questions: Contact Victoria Axam at ext All Testing, Books, and Courses are free of charge to the student

13 Other Ways to Earn College Credit At Druid Hills we offer AP and IB coursework. These classes are weighted on a 5 point GPA scale and allow the students the opportunity to earn college credit. College credit is earned through taking the AP Test. Colleges have varying requirements for scores necessary to earn college credit. In addition to potentially earning college credit these courses prepare students for the rigor of college and set them apart from other applicants.

15 Testing Opportunities ASVAB ACT April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017 SAT & SAT Subject Tests March 11, 2017 May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017 *If you have free or reduced lunch, please Ms. Swanson for a fee waiver

16 GEORGIA FUTURES GA Futures Resources- College search, applications & transcripts Hope scholarship eligibility information Scholarship search Career exploration and Interest Inventories Military options

18 HOPE Eligibility Hope Grant Students seeking technical degree Hope Scholarship Program 3.0 GPA & course rigor Zell Miller Scholarship -3.7 GPA & course rigor 1200 SAT (Reading & Math) 26 ACT Hope GPA & Eligibility Requirements available at gafutures.org

19 Getting College Ready Checklist Research colleges and scholarships that might be a good fit. Visit colleges of interest for a tour or open house. Set goals for the school year. Maintain good grades & challenge yourself academically. Getting involved in clubs and other groups is a great way to identify interests and feel more engaged in school. Get ready to take PSAT/SAT/ACT. If you are an athlete planning to continue playing a sport in college, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center ( Find a job or internship, or participate in a camp or summer college program. Try to find a program that fits your career interests. Create a resume a record of accomplishments, activities and work experiences since you started high school. Set up a GA Futures account.

20 Other Useful Tips Love STEM? Talk to your counselor about classes at Fernbank. Interested in a technical field? Consider classes at Cross Keys Technical Center. Attend college and career fairs in the Atlanta Metro Area (they are offered throughout the year). Create a good rapport with teachers and your counselor. This will be important when asking for a recommendation. Be mindful of your social media accounts and school behavior. Social media activity and school discipline can impact future college acceptances and job opportunities.

21 College Admission Testing CEEB CODE: ACT: actstudent.org SAT/PSAT: collegeboard.com Free Test Prep: Khan Academy, USA Test Prep (Account ID: druid hills, Activation: Newton21) Fee Waivers: available to students on free or reduced lunch. Ms. Swanson at Juniors & Seniors only.

22 College & Career Search All Colleges: gafutures.org, actstudent.org, collegeboard.com, Petersons.com Career Search: gafutures.org, gacareerpipeline.gadoe.org Scholarships: fastweb.com, scholarships.com, gafutures.org, collegeboard.com, act.org, scholly app (phone app),

23 Counseling Contacts Zakiyya Brodie (Head Counselor, Students A-C): Ashley Holmes (Students last names D-Kh): Robin Wesley (Students last names Ki-Re): Hanna Robinson (Students last names Rf-Z): Sheena Ford (Admin Assistant): Michelle Swanson (Registrar):

24 Transcript Information Unofficial Transcripts: Student can receive an unofficial transcript from Ms. Ford in the counseling office. Official Transcripts- Ways to send GA Colleges (for colleges utilizing common app) Send Edu (for colleges utilizing Send Edu) Mailed please complete a transcript request form in the counseling office with Ms. Ford and provide a stamped envelope.

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Senior Parent Meeting What s next?

Senior Parent Meeting What s next? { 2017 Agenda Introductions Graduation Plans and Requirements Mega Lunch EOC Testing Exemption Policy College Planning SAT, ACT, TSI, AP Exams Paying for College Free/Reduced