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Creekside High School
Class of 2016
Guidance DepartmentName Student Caseload Email Phone Ext.
Ms. Daughtry A - Di [email protected] 44139
Mrs. Dixon Do - Ha [email protected] 44142
Mrs. Barber He - Mc [email protected] 44134
Mr. Fludd Me - Sh [email protected] 44145
Mr. Kellam Si - Z [email protected] 44101
Mrs. Williams Instr. Support Teacher [email protected] 44116
Mr. G. Davis School Social Worker [email protected] 44140
Mrs. Smith Guidance Secretary [email protected] 44109
Mrs. Scott Registrar [email protected] 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!!!