Creekside High School. Class of 2016

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1 Creekside High School Class of 2016

2 Guidance Department Name Student Caseload Phone Ext. Ms. Daughtry A - Di Daughtryt1@fultonschools.org Mrs. Dixon Do - Ha Dixon@fultonschools.org Mrs. Barber He - Mc Barber@fultonschools.org Mr. Fludd Me - Sh Fluddr@fultonschools.org Mr. Kellam Si - Z Kellam@fultonschools.org Mrs. Williams Instr. Support Teacher Williamsk7@fultonschools.org Mr. G. Davis School Social Worker DavisG@fultonschools.org Mrs. Smith Guidance Secretary SmithLJ@fultonschools.org Mrs. Scott Registrar ScottVL@fultonschools.org 44149

LOGON to the GEORGIA CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS) BRIDGE Law Activity http://www.gcic.peachnet.

3 LOGON to the GEORGIA CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS) BRIDGE Law Activity Under Quick Links (on the right-hand side) please click on the link to Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) Click on the GCIS icon: Log in using the following information: GCIS Username: s(your Student ID) (no spaces) GCIS Password: fulton1 (case sensitive) *If your account does not log on automatically raise your hand for assistance. Click on My Portfolio (Upper Right Corner) Click on My Next Step (Lower Left/Last item on the list) Click the box which represents what you plan on being your next step after high school. Click [Save] Once you have saved your selection Log out

4 Review of Graduation Requirements English Math Science Social Studies Health/Personal Fitness Foreign Lang/Career Tech/Fine Arts General Electives Total 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 1 credit 3 credits 4 credits 23 credits

5 Georgia Milestones Assessments Georgia Milestones is designed to provide students with critical information abo u t their own achievement and their readiness for their next level of learning be it the next grade, the next course, or endeavor (college or career). The End-of-Course (EOC) Main administrations will occur in December and January in the winter months. The Spring Main administration will occur from late April.

6 Georgia Milestones Tests Students at the high school level will take an end-of-course assessment in the following ten courses: Language Arts Ninth Grade Literature and Composition American Literature and Composition Mathematics Algebra I (Beginning Winter 2015) Geometry (Beginning Winter 2015) Coordinate Algebra Analytic Geometry Science Biology Physical Science Social Studies United States History Economics/Business/Free Enterprise *12 th grade course

7 Credit Recovery Options Fulton Virtual Credit Recovery Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery (Tuition-based) Success Academy (Counselor recommendation) Private Credit Recovery Programs (i.e., Keystone, Faith Academy) Edgenuity (Creekside HS Virtual Lab)

What To Do Your Senior Year Research colleges online, college visits, etc. Online Search Websites: www.scholarship.com www.fastweb.com www.gacollege411.

8 What To Do Your Senior Year Research colleges online, college visits, etc. Online Search Websites: Narrow down your list of schools you want to apply to You should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test Begin EARLY working your applications Attend Creekside College Fairs

9 What are colleges looking for? 1. Grade Point Average (GPA) 2. Rigor of Courses 3. Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT) Other factors colleges consider: Class rank Extracurricular activities Leadership roles College application essays Letters of Recommendations

10 College Application Process Collect and Review Application Details Look for checklists for each school test requirements, course requirements, etc. Pay attention to application DEADLINES Complete and submit Senior Profile Information Sheet to counselor and/or teacher(s) for recommendations Request OFFICIAL transcripts via Ask for Letters of Recommendations at least 2 weeks in advance Write essays and have them proofread Submit Applications Frequently check the status of your application/s through your college account. Apply online for financial aid with Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 1st Continue to work hard and make good grades!

11 Numeric Average Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken 100 point scale i.e 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 To calculate your GPA, assign a 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, or 0.0 for each academic course. Add them together and then divide by the total number of academic courses (estimated GPA)

12 Grade Point Average (GPA) Grade Point Average Contact individual colleges to find out how they calculate GPA. Most use this scale for academic/core courses: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0 Most only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and College courses Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP, and College courses. If so, remove the 7 points before assigning the points.

13 College Admissions Tests SAT Measures aptitude Score Range: Current Version: Penalty for wrong answers New Version (Jan. 2016): No penalty for wrong answers Subjects: Reading (Reading passages and sentence completions) Writing (Short essay and multiplechoice questions, grammar/usage) and Math (Arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability) ACT Measures achievement Score Range: No penalty for wrong answers Subjects: English (Usage/Mechanics, Rhetorical Skills) Math (Math skills acquired up to12th grade) Reading (Comprehension) Science (Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences) Writing (Essay) Creekside CEEB Code:

14 SAT/ACT Testing Dates CREEKSIDE CREEKSIDE October 3, 2015 December 5, 2015 January 23, 2016 March 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 September 12, 2015 October 24, 2015 December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 ON TEST DAY, STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE ON TIME, AND THEY MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID AND A REGISTRATION TICKET WITH AN UPLOADED PHOTO ON THE TICKET.

15 How to Request Transcripts What Types of Transcripts Can I Request? Paper or Electronic A fee of $3.00 applies to all paper transcripts requested via the Guidance Office and free through Parchment requested at Academic Organizations Colleges, NCAA NCAA transcript requests notify Mr. Kellam in the Guidance Office upon completion of NCAA transcript request. Other Organizations/Other Individuals Military institutions, specific individuals at a college (ex. Honors program), employers, scholarships, sorority/fraternity applications Yourself (unofficial) Students/parents also have access to unofficial transcripts via Home Access and Student Access Centers. This is the fastest way to access your unofficial transcript when self-reporting courses/grades to colleges.

16 HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship Programs Students receive financial assistance covering tuition and approved mandatory fees at eligible public and private colleges and universities and public technical colleges in Georgia. Types of Scholarships: HOPE Zell Miller HOPE Grant Zell Miller Grant Qualifications: Must meet U.S. citizenship requirements Be a legal resident of Georgia Be a graduate of an eligible high school Meet enrollment requirements

18 Upcoming Events Oct. 6 Oct. 14 Nov. 12 Nov. 17 & 18 Dec. 10th College Fair Field Trip SAT Administration at Creekside National Hispanic College Fair Field Trip Apply to College Day Financial Aid Information 6pm- *Sign up for College Fairs/Trips in the Guidance Office with Mrs. Smith.*

19 Senior Links College Planning: College Planning Tips from The Princeton Review College Fair Checklist SAT vs ACT Athletes: NCAA Eligibility Brochure.pdf Military: ASVAB Test Dates ASVAB FAQs

20 Thanks!!!

WELCOME JUNIORS SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING

WELCOME JUNIORS SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING WELCOME JUNIORS 2016-2017 SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING COUNSELORS Mrs. M. Dvorchak, A-G Mrs. K. Baluh, H-N Mrs. K. Rygiel DeBor, O-Z 2015-2016 SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING ASSEMBLY Discuss course selection sheets/scheduling