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High School Success Seminar
Lee Campbell, EdDHead of School
Marty Frendt, MAUpper School Principal
Sherry Campbell, MS, LPCCounselor, Lower School Principal
Jan CooperRegistrar,
Home School & International Admissions
• High School Success Seminars are held once or twice per year in daytime sessions for students and evening sessions for parents. This following PowerPoint reviews some of the concepts and programs discussed at our most recent seminar on 2/1/13. Perspective parents contact our admissions office for more details. Both perspective parents and current parents may contact an administrator anytime with further questions.
From Sherry Campbell, MS LPCLower School Principal
State Certified Professional School Counselor
Pathways to Success
Standardized Tests
Types of Diplomas
FAFSA
What is “Pathways to Success?”
• Pathways to Success is CCA’s a personality, career, learning, and gifts testing program; included with 8th grade tuition, grant funded by Stephen Kendrick for senior economic students and available to others for a small fee
“Every adult I know hates their job!” 2004 High School Graduate
Pathway to Success
Rationale:
Informed Self-Concept - an understanding of self as it relates to interacting with others and the world of work. Students will be able to make educated decisions about college, career, and life.
Informed Self-ConceptScriptural Basis
How am I unique? Psalms 139:14 - I will praise You (Lord) for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
What are my gifts?Romans 12:6 - We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
How can I use my uniqueness and my gifts toglorify God and find satisfaction in life and
work?Ecclesiastes 3:13 - That everyone may…find satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of God.
Pathways to Success
Pathway Connections
PART 1 – TESTING & FOLLOW-UPA) Personality, Interest, “Gifts”, and Learning Styles testing
administered to 8th grade (included with tuition) and Economics students (Kendrick Wings Grant pays for this). Other students may be tested for $50.00
B) Parent Training – Counselor reviews results in individual parent meetings with all 8th grade parents and other parents by request
PART 2 – CAREER EXPLORATIONA) Students meet with Dr. or Mrs. Campbell for College
and Career Planning
PART 3 – CONCENTRATED CAREER EXPLORATIONA) Students may do an Internship for HS credit
TESTING4 tests are administered in the 8th grade:
Personality Profile
Learning Styles Inventory
Spiritual Gifts Test
Career Interest Profile
Testing Explained:The DISC Personality Profile
Testing Explained:The DISC Personality Profile
• D = Task-oriented and are described as dominant, determined, and a doer. These individual are fast-paced and tend to make things happen. • I = Outgoing/fast paced and people-oriented; these people are inspiring and influencing. • S = Stable and steady, they are reserved/slower paced and people- oriented. • C = Cautious, calculating, correct; they are reserved and task-oriented.
Each person has a blend of all four-personality styles unique to the individual.
A Product of Personality Insights Inc.
Testing Explained:The Learning Styles Inventory
Learning Styles, the Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Survey (Learning Styles, 2000)
was used to assess students' dominant learning style.
Learning Styles -Vision, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Survey
January, 1998. Updated October, 24, 2000 _Learning Styles
[email protected] http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/vak.html
Testing Explained:The VAK Learning Styles InventoryVisual learners do better with charts,
demonstrations, videos, and other visual materials.
Auditory learners usually talk to themselves a lot. They also may move there lips and read out loud.
Kinesthetic learners do best while touching and moving.
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/vak.html
Testing Explained:The Spiritual Gifts Inventory
This gifts assessment focuses on identifying a student’s dominant
“motivation”.
www.timshen.truepath.com/inventory.htm
Based on Roman 12:6-12
Testing Explained:The Gifts Inventory
Perceiving - Right or wrong…Black or white…Quality control…
Exhorting - Stimulate… build up…head up the Pep Rally
Serving - Meet the physical needs of others
Teaching - Research the facts, the history, new ideas, details…Impart instruction, communicate knowledge
Giving - Love to give time, talent, and resources
Administrating - Can see the bigger picture in a situation, delegate quickly
Compassion - Focused on the emotional needs of others
http://www.timshen.truepath.com/motivational_gifts.htm
Testing Explained:The Career Interest Profile
Interest Profiler measures students interests and connects these interests to career clusters identified by the 6 Holland codes.
www.gacollege411.org
Testing Explained:The Career Interest Profiles
John L. Holland (1985) Vocational Preference Inventory ACT.org
Holland Codes ACT World of Work Map
Conclusion:Expected Outcomes
1) Student’s self-concept is informed2) Students relate better to their peers
and significant others3) Students are empowered to make
career choices that avoid the trap
“Every adult I know hates their job!”2004 HS Graduate
CCA’s Standardized Tests
• TerraNova – Standardized Achievement Tests (administered to K5-11th Grades)
• PLAN – Pre-ACT administered to Grade 9• PSAT – PreSAT administered to Grades 10/11
CCA Diplomas
• Cumberland Scholar – Highest Honors• Honors• College Prep• General – only for Tech School Candidates
– See our website or today’s handouts for details
FAFSA Overview
Free Application for Federal Student Aidwww.fafsa.govwww.pin.ed.gov
What you need to complete the FAFSA:Pin #’sSocial Security #’sFederal Income Tax Returns from the previous year (estimates are okay)Bank Statements Brokerage Statements
7 Easy Steps to the FAFSAStudent’s Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/FAFSASimplification/index.html
From Lee Campbell, EdDHeadmaster
G.E.E.S.E
Understanding High School Academic Success & College Acceptance
The “A/B Block” Schedule
G.E.E.S.E
High School Success:• G.P.A.• Entrance Exams (SAT)• Essays• Sports• Extra-Curricular Activities
Grade Point Average GPA0.0 or 4.0+
• A 90-100 = 4 Quality Points• B 80 – 89 = 3 Quality Points• C 70 – 79 = 2 Quality Points• F 69 & below = 0 Quality Points
AP or College Courses May add Additional Points for a Score Above 4.0
Do the Math…
• 1 A + 1 B ÷ 2 = 3.5• 1 A + 1 C ÷ 2 = 3.0• 1 B + 1 C ÷ 2 = 2.5• 1 A + 1 F ÷ 2 = 2.0• 1 B + 1 F ÷ 2 = 1.5
What’s the Good News…
• For 9th Grade You Start Over!*• For 10th Grade You Have Time Left• For 11th Grade You are ½ Way There• For 12th Grade You Still Have a Chance• For Everyone Your GPA is No Mystery
Knowledge is Power
*unless you have Algebra 1 and a Foreign Language
Why Should I Care?GPA College Acceptance Estimates*
• Emory 4.0• GA Tech. 3.9• UGA 3.8• $18,000 Scholarship to Mercer 3.75**• Zell Miller Scholarship 3.7**• Mercer & Emory @ Oxford 3.6 • GA College 3.4• NGCSU & GSU 3.3• SPSU 3.2• KSU 3.1/2.5**• Piedmont 3.0• Hope Scholarship 3.0** • GA Highlands 2.5/2.0**• Chattahoochee Tech HS Diploma
*Loosely Based on Ga. College 411, Dr. Campbell’s Experience & Ga. DOE; Mercer Admissions; not a guarantee.
**Only Core Classes Count for HOPE & for Certain Colleges
How Do I Get Good Grades?
• Plan/Schedule• Study
• Do Your Home Work• Communicate• Use RenWeb
• Know What’s Important• Make Sacrifices When Needed
Entrance Exams (SAT)
• What is it?• When do I take it?• How many times do I
take it? • How do I prepare?
1600 What?
The SAT Has 3 Parts: • Math – Score Up to 800• Critical Reading – Score Up to 800• Writing – Score Up to 800• Maximum Total = 2400• But Most Colleges Use only Math & Critical
Reading for a Maximum of 1600• Almost All Colleges “Super Score”
What Score Do I Need?Examples:
1600+/- UCLA1400 Full 4 Year’s Tuition at Lee University1350 Acceptance to Ga. Tech1275 $18,000 Scholarship to Mercer
and Invitation to Competition for Full Tuition1250 Acceptance to UGA1230 Full Freshman Tuition at Lee University1200 Zell Miller Scholarship 1180 Acceptance to Mercer 1120 ½ Freshmen Tuition at Lee University1000 Piedmont College 950 KSU Acceptance
*Loosely Based on Ga. College 411 & Dr. Campbell’s Experience, Ga. DOE, Lee Admissions; Mercer AdmissionsActual results may vary depending on GPA etc. This is not a guarantee.
Essays
• You Must Learn to Write a Persuasive Essay Both for the SAT and for Acceptance at Many Colleges
• Writing Skills May also Determine Placement at Many Colleges
• Communication Skills in General Contribute to Future Success
Sports
You may be able to play in college if you match your ability with your level of play.
Examples:• NCAA Division 1 UGA, Ga. Tech • NCAA Division 2 Ga. College & State• NCAA Division 3 Piedmont College• NAIA SPSU, Emmanuel College
What’s your level of play?
Extra- Curricular Activities/Arts
• Music – Are you ready to audition?• Art & Photography – How’s your portfolio? • Leadership – Are you equipped?• Community Service – Have you helped anyone else?
Good College Planning
• Visit Many Schools• Keep a high GPA• Take SAT Prep• Take the SAT three times minimum • Know the important variables:
Important College Variables
• Your Financial Resources• Your Student’s GPA• Your Student’s SAT• Your Sport & Level of Play• Your Desired Activities• Your Desired Atmosphere• Your student’s intended MAJOR
2013 Statistics in Progress
• 21 Traditional Seniors All Accepted before Christmas*
• 51 College Acceptances to Date• $1,192,648 Scholarship Dollars Earned so Far
*24 total including one visitation, one home school, and one transfer pending acceptance
The Block Schedule
What is It?
• An A/B Block Schedule is where you have four classes each day and classes meet every other day. You could have up to eight classes total next year instead of the seven you can have with the old schedule. This leaves room for fun classes, electives, advanced classes, and make-ups. We will call them Red & Blue days. You will quickly learn to keep track.
Why Are We Doing It?
• Students love it because homework is due every other day
• Teachers love it because the pace is much more relaxed
• Students get more electives of their choice • Students are better prepared for college since its more
like a college schedule• More time to get help in class if you struggle• More time to go deeper if you are ahead
What’s a Day Look Like?
• 8:10 First Period• 9:40 Snack Break• 9:55 Second Period• 11:25 Lunch• 12:05 Third Period• 1:35 Break• 1:40 Fourth Period• 3:10 Dismissal
What Might Two Days Look Like?
Monday
A “Red” Day
1st Period – Music
2nd Period – Bible
3rd Period – Math
4th Period – English
Tuesday
A “Blue” Day
1st Period – Weight Training
2nd Period – Spanish
3rd Period – History
4th Period - Science
What’s A Week Look Like?
“This Week”
MONDAY – RED CLASSES
TUESDAY – BLUE CLASSES
WEDNESDAY – RED CLASSES
THURSDAY – BLUE CLASSES
FRIDAY – RED CLASSES
“Next Week”
MONDAY – BLUE CLASSES
TUESDAY – RED CLASSES
WEDNESDAY – BLUE CLASSES
THURSDAY – RED CLASSES
FRIDAY – BLUE CLASSES
What’s a Semester Look Like?
See the new calendar
in the packet you will receive or download from our website – it is the “block
schedule” packet
What Electives Will We Have?• Contemporary Worship Band 1,2,3,4• Photo/Film 1,2,3• Music Appreciation • Visual Arts• Weight Training • Supervised Study Hall• Over 40 online classes*
*Additional Charge May Apply
• More to Come in Future Years
Red = New Classes for 2013/14
See the Counselor About Joint Enrollment
From Jan CooperRegistrar, International & Home School Admissions
Understanding HOPE & Zell Miller
Understanding the HOPE Scholarship1. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and graduate from an
approved accredited high school
2. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA
3. HOPE pays 90% of the 2011 university tuition rate
4. No book or fee allowance
5. Remedial classes are not covered
6. Maximum of 127 semester hours
7. Lose it? One single chance to get it back
The graduating class of 2015 will be required to take a certain number of rigorous HS courses in Math, Science, or Foreign
Language in order to receive HOPE.
Understanding the Zell Miller Scholarship
-Highest Achievers-1. Students must have a 3.7 GPA and graduate from an approved
accredited high school
2. Score a combined 1200 on Critical Reading and Math sections of
the SAT or at least a 26 composite ACT score
These test scores must come from a single sitting
3. Must maintain a 3.3 GPA
4. Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be eligible without consideration
of GPA, SAT, or ACT requirements
5. 100% tuition
6. No book or fee allowance
7. 127 semester hours
8. Drop below 3.3 and keep HOPE if GPA remains at 3.0 or above
How do I Know My HOPE GPA?
• Your HOPE GPA does not perfectly match your GPA as reported on Renweb. This is because HOPE only considers certain state required core classes, removes honors credits, and discounts AP credit. CCA calculates and reports unofficial HOPE GPA’s to students on a periodic basis unlike many schools where you may or may not know if you have HOPE until the last minute and its to late to make improvements or changes. This is extremely important because some state colleges and universities use this same GPA for college admissions.
Why Choose
Christian Education?
Why CCA?
From Marty Frendt, MAUpper School Principal
Why Christian Education ?
To Glorify God, our Creator .
To Bring Him Glory in all that we do.
Why Christian Education ?
To Pursue the Truth, Not Afraid of Where the Truth will Lead Us.
Why Christian Education ?
To Pursue the Truth…
Example
Teaching the Theory of Creation and Evolution.
Guiding our Students to Logical Conclusions.
Why Christian Education ?
To be Free to Explore our World and See Our World through the Eyes of the Creator.
To Discover That GOD:
Loves Us,
Has Died For Us,
Has Redeemed Us.
Why Christian Education ?
To Care For Our Students As Jesus Christ Has Cared For Us.
Why Christian Education ?
To Completely Prepare Our Students for their future.
Why Christian Education ?
To Surround your Student with Teachers that:• show the Love of Christ,• discipline with mercy and compassion,• are growing in their relationship with God,• are experts in their subject area,• give an overabundance of opportunity for
student success.
Why Choose CCA for High School?
• Small Classes• 100% College Acceptance (last 3 years)• Offers: SAT Prep, Electives• Optional Online Learning • Student Life• Family Atmosphere• Affordable • Christ-Centered