9th Grade Counseling Parent Night August 28, 2018
Principal Charles Gardner Asst. Principal Scott Kent A-Eb Asst. Principal Gladys Peoples Ec-Le Asst. Principal Tim Doherty Li-Rod Asst. Principal Stanetress Evans Rog-Z Admin Asst. Leon Fowler
Counselors: Students Served: Kimberly Windsor Ashley Holmes A-Eb Ec-Le Sally Page Li-Rod Shamona Harrell Rog-Z (Head Counselor) (Riverwood Counselors from left to right: Holmes, Page, Harrell, Windsor) Riverwood Counselors assist students individually, in small groups, and in classroom guidance sessions. As counselors we work to develop students in the following areas: career development, academic development and social
Allison Edwards 504 Coordinator Stephanie Flores Graduation Coach Jasmine Iverson Social Worker Kimberly Myerson School Psychologist Portia Shaw Special Education Instructional Support Teacher Roxie Garber Olivia Gonzalez College & Career Center Coordinator Professional Assistant Shila Pattni Registrar/Records Coordinator Maria Shuford Bilingual Liaison
Classroom Guidance Lessons Academic Development Small Group Counseling Individual Counseling Career Development Individual Student Planning College/Career Planning Social Emotional Development Graduation Coaching Special Events & Activities
Classroom Guidance: 8th Transitioning Into High School 9th High School 101 9th Signs of Suicide 10thCareer Exploration 12thPost Secondary/College Planning Special Programs: Career Café Mentorship Program Peer Leadership SAIL(Students Achieving in Life) Special Events: Groups: VIP Student Recognitions Girls Support Group New Student Social College Planning Group College Night Stress Management Group Parents Night Mental Health Awareness Week Individual Student Meetings: Rising Raider Experience 9th Student Check-In, Academic Review Planning/Career Dual&Enrollment Night Interest 10th Student Check-In, Academic Review & Planning/Career Interest th Preparing for College Now, Academic Review & 11 Riverwood s Counseling Department was awarded the RAMP designation by Planning the National School Counseling Association. This designation certifies that th By counseling 12RICS s request program is comprehensive and data driven. Riverwood s Counseling Department is one of only four high schools in Fulton County to
Thursday, September 27th 6-8:00 PM at Ridgeview Middle School College Fair with 60+ colleges represented Breakout Sessions related to college planning, financial aid, college essay writing, HBCU s, SAT vs. ACT.
Text @rics2022 to 81010 @RICSCounselors @RICS_Counselors Visit Riverwood s website for up to date information: http://www.riverwoodics.org Visit the Counseling Department s Web Page.
UNDERSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL
MATH 4 credits LANGUAGE ARTS 4 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 3 credits (Magnet Students: 5 credits needed) SCIENCE 4 credits (Biology, Physics or Physical Science and 2 additi WORLD LANG, CAREER TECH, FINE ARTS 3 credits HEALTH/PE 1 credit ELECTIVES 4 credits (2 credits of WL for college admission. Magnet Students: 3 W 23.0 Total Credits Needed for Graduation Counselors meet individually with students to review grad status during their 9th,10th & 11th grade year.
EARNING CREDIT 1 Semester Class =.5 credit 1 Yearlong Class = 1 credit (.5 earned per semester) PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS 9TH 10TH 5 CREDITS 11TH 11 CREDITS 10TH 11TH 12TH 17 CREDITS 12TH GRAD 23 CREDITS MAKING UP FAILED CLASSES Put class on schedule next year Summer School (information around Spring Break) On-Line- Fulton Virtual School or Georgia Virtual School If a student fails a class and retakes the class, the new grade does not replace the failing grade. Grades for all attempted classes are shown on the transcript.
GRADING SCALE A (90-100) B (80-89) C (70-79) F (<70) 7 additional points are added to a final grade of 70 or above in approved Honors, IB and Advanced Placement (AP) courses PROGRESS REPORTS: Distributed every 6 weeks REPORT CARDS: Semester grades earned in Dec and May HOME ACCESS CENTER: View grades from home via home access. See Mrs. Clancy in the front office for login.
Fulton County uses Numeric Grade Average ex. 98 Most Colleges (and HOPE) use GPA ex. 3.5 Weighted v. Unweighted Estimating GPA For each final grade on the transcript, assign the following point values: A=4 B=3 C=2 F=0 Add up all the points and divide by the number of classes. Do not round up (ex: 2.85 doesn t round to a 3.0) Its important to move borderline grades to the next letter grade.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP HOPE GPA of 3.0 or greater to qualify. Approximately 2/3rds tuition covered at a public GA university. ZELL MILLER 3.7 HOPE GPA Zell Miller 100% tuition paid. Earn a 1200 on the math and critical reading sections of the SAT or an ACT composite of a 26. HOPE GPA doesn t include elective grades or honors points. An extra.5 is added to AP/IB courses on a 4.0 scale. HOPE GRANT For students seeking a technical certificate or diploma. No high school GPA requirement. Must have a 2.0 GPA during technical school enrollment. Pays a percentage of tuition depending on the college. Zell Miller Grant pays 100% of tuition if student has a 3.5 GPA during previous semester. Go to www.gacollege411.org for detailed information.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Focuses on International Studies. Aligns with Riverwood s IB College level courses taken Program. in high school and taught by In grades 10th and 11th, students a trained high school take teacher. Students apply spring of additional courses focusing on their sophomore year. Must pass the AP exam with cultural a 3-5 to earn college credit. Students participate in this exposure. Additional World Scores needed to earn credit program 11th and 12th grade Language and varies by college. year. Social/Global Studies credits. th -12th Courses taken 9 Completion of the MYP Personal Students can complete the grade. Project program and receive an IB Earns students a seal of diploma or take a few IB 9th grade- AP Government distinction on courses and earn IB their diploma/special certificates for each class. recognition at Considered college level graduation.save-the-date ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES: courses. Seven (7) additional points are added at the Honors/Gifted MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY: AP/IB Night: Students can earn college end of each semester to passing grades in Maintain Advanced Placement (AP)* January 17, 2019 a minimum of 6:30pm an 80 based on IB test advanced level courses. Collegecredit Courses(Dual Enrollment)* Dual Enrollment Night: average in scores. *Student can receive college credit. IB Courses* magnetfebruary courses.7, 2019 6:30pm IB is an internationally infused program that is considered one of the most rigorous programs a student can complete. Curriculum provided through College Board.
PSAT- Wednesday, October 10, 2018 GEORGIA MILESTONES April/May 2019 Counts as 20% of final grade. Milestones subject areas include: Science: Biology*, Literature: 9th Lit/Comp*, 11th Lit/Comp Math: GSE Algebra*, GSE Geometry Social Studies: US History, Economics AP EXAMS: May 2019 FINAL EXAMS Semester 1 December 17-20,2018 Semester 2 May 20-23, 2019
PREPARING STUDENTS: LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
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Naviance Feature Estimated Time & Grade level Description Career Interest Profiler ~45 mins 10th 11th grades Align students to the six Holland personality types by using four characteristics: preferred activities, competencies, self-perceptions, and values. Career Cluster Finder ~15 minutes 7th, 8th 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades Based on activities students enjoy, personal qualities, and school subjects students like, the survey ranks which career clusters students might find most fulfilling Roadtrip Nation Interview Archive ~20-30 min mini lesson 7th-12th grade Resume Builder 7th - 12th grade The Roadtrip Nation interview archive is a digital career exploration tool that enables students to discover new pathways, interests, and ambitions. The archive includes more than 3,500 full-length video interviews chronicling the diverse personal stories of leaders who have turned their interests into their life s work. Students can access the interview archive by clicking Explore Allows students to keep a record of their accomplishments and achievements More. over the years. A professionally formatted resumes can be customized depending on the type of resume students are looking to create in a printable format StrengthsExplor er ~30 mins plus time for extension activities if desired 7th 10th grades The StrengthsExplorer is a strengths assessment that assesses 10 talent themes for individuals and identifies each student s three strongest emerging talents. During the assessment, students can stop and the assessment will save their answers where they left off. Students will learn how to capitalize on their success and discover what they need to do next to continue building on their strengths. 78 questions in length short statements that students will rate the degree to which they agree/disagree See counselor for login info See counselor for Naviance login.
he Freshman Parent Tool Kit Teach your child how to advocate for themselves. Know when to assist and when to step back. Check grades often, but not too often! Know who your child s friends are. Know what your child is doing during non-school hours. Ask your child a million questions about their day. Push your child but know and accept who your child is. Encourage them to take courses that are a best fit for them. Encourage student involvement in extracurricular activities. Get involved.
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