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Creekside High School

Class of 2016

Guidance DepartmentName Student Caseload Email Phone Ext.

Ms. Daughtry A - Di Daughtryt1@fultonschools.org 44139

Mrs. Dixon Do - Ha Dixon@fultonschools.org 44142

Mrs. Barber He - Mc Barber@fultonschools.org 44134

Mr. Fludd Me - Sh Fluddr@fultonschools.org 44145

Mr. Kellam Si - Z Kellam@fultonschools.org 44101

Mrs. Williams Instr. Support Teacher Williamsk7@fultonschools.org 44116

Mr. G. Davis School Social Worker DavisG@fultonschools.org 44140

Mrs. Smith Guidance Secretary SmithLJ@fultonschools.org 44109

Mrs. Scott Registrar ScottVL@fultonschools.org 44149

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

LOGON to the GEORGIA CAREER INFORMATION SYSTEM (GCIS)

BRIDGE Law Activityhttp://www.gcic.peachnet.edu/

Review of Graduation Requirements

• English 4 credits

• Math 4 credits

• Science 4 credits

• Social Studies 3 credits

• Health/Personal Fitness 1 credit

• Foreign Lang/Career Tech/Fine Arts 3 credits

• General Electives 4 credits

Total 23 credits

Georgia Milestones Assessments

Georgia Milestones is designed to provide students with critical information about 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.

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*12th grade course

Georgia Milestones Tests

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

ww.gacollege411.com

• 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

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

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 www.parchment.com

• 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!

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. 87.963 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)

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.

College Admissions Tests

SAT

www.collegeboard.com• Measures aptitude• Score Range: 600 – 2400• 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 multiple-choice questions, grammar/usage) and

• Math (Arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability)

ACT

www.act.org• Measures achievement

• Score Range: 11 - 36

• 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: 111265

SAT/ACT Testing Dates

SAT @ CREEKSIDE

October 3, 2015

December 5, 2015

January 23, 2016

March 5, 2016

May 7, 2016

ACT @ CREEKSIDE

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.

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 www.parchment.com.

•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.

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

Upcoming Events

• Oct. 6 College Fair Field Trip

• Oct. 14 SAT Administration at Creekside

• Nov. 12 National Hispanic College Fair Field Trip

• Nov. 17 & 18 Apply to College Day

• Dec. 10th Financial Aid Information Night @ 6pm-

•*Sign up for College Fairs/Trips in the Guidance Office

with Mrs. Smith.*

Senior Links

College Planning:

College Planning Tips from

The Princeton Review

College Fair Checklist

SAT vs ACT

http://www.fastweb.com/

www.gacollege411.com

Athletes:

NCAA Eligibility Brochure.pdf

Military:

ASVAB Test Dates

ASVAB FAQs

Thanks!!!