Class of 2016 Senior Advisement Dr. Francene Breakfield Counselor for A-J Veronica Bridges Counselor for K-Z
MEET Graduation Requirements DECIDE on your post-secondary plan ACCOMPLISH your goals BE Respectful, Accountable, Motivated and Successful!!!
Seniors must do the following to graduate 1. Pass required classes and earn at least 23 credits 2. Make up failed/missing classes 3. Pay off all debts owed to NHS 4. Meet attendance requirement
4 English (9 th Lit, World Lit, American Lit or AP English Language, Multicultural Lit or AP Lit) 4 Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Adv Algebra, PreCal, AP Stat or AP Calculus) 4 Science (Biology, Physical Science or Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sys or Environmental Sci and a 4 th Science) 4 Social Studies (Government, World History, US History, Economics) 1 PE/Health (or 3 units of JROTC) 3 CTAE, Fine Arts or Foreign Language Electives 3 Additional Electives 23 Credits
We offer gradpoint and credit recovery courses online. Many students work on their make up classes during 3 rd period ACADEX. Ms. Boisson, our graduation coach, will be meeting with your student to sign them up for these courses.
Check your Infinite Campus accounts to see if you have any fines due to lost text books or uniforms. Check with the media center to make sure you do not owe for lost books. Check with Mrs. Folkerts, our bookkeeper, to see exactly what you owe.
Come to school everyday! If you are sick, have a doctors appointment, have to go to court or attend a funeral bring in a note from your doctor, the court or program from the services. Your parent can write up to 5 notes for other days you may be out. If you have more than 10 UNEXCUSED absences you will not receive credit from the course and you will have to retake the class if you need it to graduate.
2-year and technical More lenient admissions requirements H.S. diploma and placement tests Accept H.S. grads, G.E.D. recipients, (depends on the college) 4-year ACT or SAT scores are required G.P.A., class rank, transcripts. Volunteer work, personal statement, professional essay, extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation
1. Submitted directly to college The Application (gacollege 411, college website or Common Application) Application fee or fee waiver Write an Essay (only a few colleges) Submit your Resume (few colleges) Standardized Test Scores (via College Board or ACT) (some colleges will accept a copy) Letters of Recommendations (some colleges) Transcript School Report (some colleges) School Profile
What is the NCAA Clearinghouse? Ensures the academic eligibility of student athletes in Division I and Division II. (No credit recovery or grad app) All Division I & II athletes must go through the Clearinghouse in order to play in college. All Division I and Division II athletes cannot take Credit Recovery at NHS. Division I: sliding scale eligibility requirements for both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores (combined). Division II: core GPA must be 2.0+, SAT 820+.
ACT: Must make at least a 17 English 17 Math SAT: Minimum 430 CR 400 Math Average scores: School GPA ACT SAT Tuition/COA Harvard 4.0 32-35 710CR/700M $45,000/60,000 UGA 3.8-4.0 27-31 1290-1480 (CR&M) $11,600/25,000 Georgia State 3.2-3.7 20-25 950-1160 (CR&M) $10,000/24,000 Kennesaw St 2.5 (80) 18E /18M/ 20C 450CR/450M/950 $4300/25,000 Savannah St 2.3 (78) 17E / 17M 430 CR/400 M $3300/8200
Project M.O.R.E s SAT/ACT Workshops will provide students with: Test overview Quick Reference Guide to understanding each subtest Specific strategies Practice exercises Quick Facts All four-year colleges accept the SAT and/or ACT test Both tests reflect information students have learned in their high school courses Both tests help colleges to fairly admit, place, and advise applicants Competitive scores on these tests can lead to scholarship opportunities Most colleges require the SAT or ACT
Project M.O.R.E. Multiple Opportunities for Remediation & Enrichment A Non-Profit Organization SAT Workshop Saturday, September 26, 2015 8am-1:30pm ACT Workshop Saturday, October 10, 2015 8:00am-1:30pm 8:00am-3:00pm (with optional Writing Workshop Additional $10.00 fee) Location Newton High School 1 Ram Way Covington, GA 30014
Cost Early bird Special $25 per workshop *Includes materials and snacks until September 18 th $30 per workshop after the deadline ACT Writing Workshop Additional $10 fee Methods of Payment *CASH *CHECK *MONEY ORDER Made payable to: Project M.O.R.E. P.O. Box 989 Oxford, GA 30054 Contact Dr. Francene Breakfield or Dr. Terrie Lockhart Morelearning.ga@gmail.com
Take the ASVAB Test October 14, 2015 You don t have to sign up everyone will be tested Talk to a recruiter They come at least once a month for cafeteria visits (except Air Force)
Write your resume Set up an interview Research ways to be promoted within your company Will you need some college or training? Save your money
Senior Year Planning Time Table September Counselors will meet with each Senior for advisement starting SEPT 8th Register for the SATs and/or SAT subject tests, and/or ACTs (if needed) All students should have an account with Georgia College 411 at: (www.gacollege411.org ) If not, then they need to see their counselor. Attend college PROBE Fair at Alcovy HS on 9/9 at 5:30pm OR Stonecrest Mall on 9/14 at 6pm Register at NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II Athletics: (Fee Waivers are available) (www.eligibilitycenter.org)
Senior Planning Time Table (cont d) October Continue to study for ACT/SATs, etc. Pick Six finalize list of colleges to apply to. Ask teachers for recommendations. Visit colleges or take a tour during Fall Break Attend college open houses. Take the ASVAB
Senior Year Planning Time Table November Send Early Decision or Early Action applications. Apply to College Day (12 th ) Research Scholarships published in the NHS Senior Newsletter and: (www.fastweb.com) (www.meritaid.com) (www.collegeboard.com) Attend college Rep visits at NHS
DECEMBER Send college applications by December 15 th. Meet with counselor to complete application process. Register for FAFSA Pin (www.pin.ed.gov). JANUARY Complete FAFSA form (www.fafsa.ed.gov) Send mid-year grades to colleges (if requested). Take the ASVAB Test Continue looking for scholarships. Attend FAFSA Workshop at NHS at 6:30pm Jan 27th
FEBRUARY Submit FAFSA (the FAFSA goes to colleges electronically) Research and apply for local scholarships announced online (school and county website) Check rank and HOPE Eligibility MARCH Continue to research and visit colleges to which you have applied. Remember the importance of May grades!!
Review your college responses and aid offers. Make final decision on where to attend. Send deposit by May 1 st( National Declaration Day!) Register for AP exams (if registered for AP courses).
MAY Take AP exams. Let your counselor know where you will be attending. Send thank you notes to those who wrote you letters Sr. Honors Night Request Guidance Department to send final transcript to college of your choice. Register for your courses at your college (if possible). GRADUATE!!!!
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