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Information and Tips for Creating a Information and Tips for Creating a Successful Finish to High School & Career Successful Finish to High School & Career

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WelcomeWelcomeWe will review:

– Georgia’s graduation requirements for BRIDGE Graduation Plan

– Information about Honors and AP courses– Academic and elective courses Completed and planned for

the Senior Year– College Credit Now Programs– The HOPE Scholarship– The Zell Miller Scholarship– Post Secondary Plans– Career Pathways

• At the end, we will allow for some Q & A.

Mission possible: Graduation and Mission possible: Graduation and BeyondBeyond

• This program supports all students in three life areas:– Academics– Careers– Personal/Social impacting School

Climate/Culture

• Mission Possible supports BRIDGE Law

diploma requirementsdiploma requirementsJust a review of the current graduation

Just a review of the current graduation requirements:• 4 Units of English• 4 Units of Science• 4 Units of Mathematics• 3 Units of Social Studies• 3 Units of Career/Technology and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts• 1 Unit of Health & Physical Education• 4 Units of Electives (minimum)

A total of 23 Units

Note: World Language (Foreign Language) is not required for Graduation BUT is required for acceptance into a 4 year College or University

Honors and Advanced Honors and Advanced Placement Course Placement Course Information for the Information for the

CORE Academic AreasCORE Academic Areas

Why should I takeWhy should I takeHonors classes?Honors classes?

• The U.S. Department of Education released a study that shows that by the time students enter college, the type of courses they took in high school is more important than test scores, class rank, or grade averages.

• The president of UGA says that rigor of curriculum is a factor above all others that determines success in the college admissions process.

What 12What 12thth Honors Honors classes are available?classes are available?

• Honors English Literature or AP Literature

• AP Statistics or AP Calculus

• Honors Chemistry and Physics

• AP Biology, AP Physics, AP Chemistry w. H.Chem II, AP Environmental Science

• AP Government and AP Economics

• AP Psychology and AP Studio Art

• Honors Spanish III and IV and AP Spanish V

What do I need to do to What do I need to do to get into Honors classes?get into Honors classes?

• There is an online application process that is active at this time.

• The link is located

on the main Paulding County School District website.

How are Honors classes How are Honors classes beneficial to my GPA?beneficial to my GPA?

• Honors courses are weighted. With successful completion of the course, an average of 70 or above BEFORE weights are added, earns a student five (5) points onto the final course average.

• For example: Student earns an 80 in Honors American Literature – the report card and transcript will reflect an 85 as the weighted points are added to the final average.

(Advanced Placement courses add 10 points to the final grade, if a 70 or above has been earned.)

You and your student You and your student MUSTMUST

• Attend the high school informational nights for Honors and AP courses

• The dates and times of these mandated opportunities will be set by each high school.

• These will be held during May.

How and when do I apply?How and when do I apply?

• February 27 – March 30, 2012: Applications for the 2012-2013 school year are Online

• Acceptance and Denial Letters are completed on April 20, 2012

English CoursesEnglish Courses

• English Lit/ Comp

• English Lit/Comp Honors

• AP Lit/Composition

• Honors and AP requests for the Senior year must be made via the online process.

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12Course required for

graduationCourse required for

graduation9th Literature/Composition9th Lit/Comp – Honors

10th Lit/Composition10th Lit/Comp – Honors

American Lit/CompAmerican Lit/Comp – Honors

English Lit/CompositionAP Lit/Composition

NOTE: All students are required to pass a full year of 9th Literature/and Composition and American Literature/Composition AND to take the End-of-Course Test for 9th Literature/and Composition and American Literature/Composition.

Source: Class of 2013 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District

Class of 2013 (one diploma – 4 units required)

• Students who have completed Accelerated Math I, II, and III must take AP Calculus or AP Statistics. (An accelerated math student may take Advanced

Math Decision Making during the senior year, but it is not recommended for 4 year college students, especially those who are in a STEM program of study.)

• Advanced Math Decision Making is offered for students who completed either Math III or Math IV during the Junior Year.

• Most Math I, II, III completers take Math IV, rather than AMDM.

Mathematics CoursesMathematics Courses

NOTE: Students enrolled in certain courses will be required to take an End-of-Course Test as mandated by the state. This testing will impact students enrolled in Math I & Math II as well as Accelerated Math I & II.

Source: Class of 2013 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District

Class of 2013 (one diploma – 4 units required)

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12Mathematics I: Algebra/Geometry/Statistics*

Mathematics II: Geometry/Algebra II/ Statistics

Math III: Algebra/Geometry/Statistics

Mathematics IV: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry/Statistics or other approved 4th year math courses

Accelerated Mathematics I: Geometry/Algebra II/Statistics

Accelerated Mathematics II: Advanced Algebra/Geometry/Statistics

Accelerated Mathematics III: Advanced Algebra/Geometry/Statistics

AP Calculus AB or another advanced math course

Science CoursesScience Courses• Most students complete Biology, Chemistry, and Physics during the

first three years of high school. Other students may have taken Biology, Environmental Science, and Physical Science.

• Some students have taken honors or AP Science courses.

• There are a variety of science courses to select during the senior year.

• Anatomy/Physiology

• Forensic Science

• Earth Systems

• AP Physics

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry II

• AP Environ. Science

Social Studies CoursesSocial Studies Courses

NOTE: Students enrolled in U.S. History and Economics will be required to take an End-of-Course Test as mandated by the state.

Source: Class of 2013 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District

Class of 2013 (one diploma – 3 units required)

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12Required for graduation

Required for graduation Required for graduation

All 4 courses are elective courses:Current IssuesWorld GeographyWorld Geography-HonorsAP Human Geography

World HistoryWorld History-HonorsAP World History

U. S. HistoryHistory-HonorsAP History

Government (1 semester)Honors Government (1 semester)Economics ( 1 semester)Honors Economics (1 semester)

AP Government (1 semester) AP MACRO ECONOMICS (1 semester)

• Students are required to take three units of Social Studies in order to earn a Georgia high school diploma.

• Most students have completed World History and are finishing US History, both of these are required courses.

• Seniors typically take Government and Economics (may take Honors or AP)

• Most Class of 2013 students completed (1) unit of health and physical education (each course is worth ½ unit) during the 9th grade year.

• Additional physical education courses are taken and count as electives.

Health and P.E.Health and P.E.

Fine Arts CoursesFine Arts Courses• Students who have particpated in Band, Chorus, Performing

Arts, and/or Visual Arts at the high school level have participated in “Fine Arts” courses and those successfully completed courses count as a fine arts or regular elective.

• Once a student earned the three units required for the CTAE/World Language/Fine Arts requirement, the remaining courses will count toward the required Elective credits.

World Language CoursesWorld Language Courses

• Taking a World Language course is NOT required for graduation, but students who wish to gain admission to a college/university must complete two (2) units of the same World (foreign) Language.

Career PathwaysCareer Pathways• Career Clusters and their Pathways are part of a state supported

curriculum that encourages and supports students and families in their educational and career planning through long-term goals, knowledge, experience and resources.

• Students earn three (3) units of credit in a sequence of CTAE courses in a Pathway. These self-selected Pathways lead to college readiness and a career readiness certificate.

• There is a Career Pathway Assessment given at the end of the three (3) sequential Career Pathway courses usually in the spring of this year or next year.

• Students may use their required Electives courses to complete more than one Pathway during their high school career.

Career Clusters and Pathways at Career Clusters and Pathways at NPHSNPHS

1. 1. Architecture, Construction, Architecture, Construction, Communication & TransportationCommunication & Transportation

• Architecture Drawing & Design Architecture Drawing & Design • Construction Construction • Transportation Logistical Support Transportation Logistical Support

2. 2. Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities (Pathway is (Pathway is pending.)pending.)

• JournalismJournalism• Performing ArtsPerforming Arts• Visual ArtsVisual Arts• World LanguageWorld Language

3. 3. Business and Computer ScienceBusiness and Computer Science• Administration Information SupportAdministration Information Support• Financial Management AccountingFinancial Management Accounting• Small Business DevelopmentSmall Business Development• Interactive MediaInteractive Media

4. 4. Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts• Culinary Arts Intro ICulinary Arts Intro I• Culinary Arts Intro IICulinary Arts Intro II

5. 5. Education Education • Teaching as a Profession Teaching as a Profession

6. 6. Healthcare Science Pathways Healthcare Science Pathways • Therapeutic Services-NursingTherapeutic Services-Nursing• Personal Care Services-Personal Care Services-

CosmetologyCosmetology7. 7. Marketing Sales & ServiceMarketing Sales & Service• Marketing & Management Marketing & Management • Sports & Entertainment Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing

8. 8. Government & Public Safety Government & Public Safety PathwaysPathways

• Public Safety Public Safety • Army JROTC Army JROTC

Other electives: Work-based Learning, Basic Agriculture Science and Technology

Work Based LearningWork Based Learning• Earn elective credit in a career pathway

by working at a job related to your career goal

• Early Release for one or two periods according to number of hours worked

• There is an approval process.

College credit now College credit now defineddefined

A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.

A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.

ACCELACCEL• Accel is a program for Juniors and Seniors. Seniors may take

advantage of this program one or both semesters. The limit is four semesters.

• To participate a student must meet a 12 month Georgia residency requirement.

• Accel courses are core academic courses in English, mathematics, science, and social studies and are part of a degree program.

• A student may be full or part time at the college, university or technical college. If a student is part time at the college, then, the student is also part time at the high school.

• Beginning this fall, Accel courses do not count toward the 127 hour HOPE cap for a Bachelor’s degree.

Move on When ReadyMove on When ReadyImportant facts about MOWR:

1. Students must have attended public high school previous year and be counted in both FTE counts

2. Students must be in 11th or 12th grade and attending as full time student at the postsecondary institution (12 semester hours, usually 4 college courses)

3. Students cannot switch from MOWR to another College Credit Now program during the semester.

4. Students must meet admissions requirements of the college, university or technical college.

Testing requirementsTesting requirementsAll students must pass

the Georgia High School Writing Test.

Class of 2013 students must pass one of the following tests in each core area:

• English Language Arts Ninth Grade Literature and

Composition American Literature and

Composition

• Mathematics Math I Math II

• Science Biology

Physical Science• Social Studies United States History EconomicsFor a student who has not

successfully passed one test in the above four core areas, the GHSGT test in the deficit area must be passed in order to participate in the Class of 2013 graduation ceremony in May 2013.

Credit units requiredCredit units requiredTo be classified as a senior, a student must have

earned 17 credits.

As already stated, students must have earned 23 units to graduate.

All graduation requirements are reviewed in the Senior Advisement opportunity.

HOPE ScholarshipHOPE Scholarship• Currently, the HOPE scholarship is determined by the calculation of

all academic core courses that the student has taken and completed (grades 9-12).

• Both passing and failing grades in the core courses count. Thus, this is a merit based scholarship for eligible students.

• Changes in the eligibility guidelines are posted and updated on the GACollege411 website (there are often annual changes in HOPE Scholarship regulations). For current HOPE tuition payments use this link: http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2011/hope_award_amounts.pdf

HOPE ScholarshipHOPE Scholarship((This chart of information is updated every spring by GSFC.)This chart of information is updated every spring by GSFC.)

HOPE GPA-3.0 GPAHOPE GPA-3.0 GPA• HOPE GPA is calculated on a traditional 4.00 grade point

average scale to 2 decimal places without rounding. The following calculation is used as students graduation from high school who are on Tier 1:

– An A is calculated as 4 quality points– A B is calculated as 3 quality points– A C is calculated as 2 quality points– An F is calculated as 0 quality points

• The HOPE GPA is calculated again at Tier 2 (after 30 hours), Tier 3 (after 60 hours) and Tier 4 (after 90 hours)

• A student will lose the HOPE Scholarship if the student has lost HOPE at two checkpoints for Tier 2, 3, and 4 while attending college. The student cannot regain the HOPE Scholarship while in college, if the student has below a 3.0 at two checkpoints.

Zell Miller Scholar Zell Miller Scholar ProgramProgram

• Seniors who graduate and meet either of the following criteria:– a 3.7 gpa for the HOPE eligible academic courses and have received an

SAT score of 1200 (Critical Reading and Math scores) or a composite ACT score of 26 (on any single testing test date…can take test more than once)

– Are the valedictorian or salutatorian of the Class of 2013

• Maintain a 3.3 gpa at Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 checkpoints while in college

• A student will lose the ZELL Miller Scholarship if the student does not have a 3.3 gpa at two checkpoints…Tier 2, 3, and 4.

HOPE GRANTHOPE GRANT• HOPE Grant funds pay for a maximum of 15 hours per

semester. • Students are eligible to receive the HOPE Grant as they

graduate from high school.• At 30 hours and again at 60 hours the grade point average is

calculated. A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained to continue receiving the HOPE Grant.

• There is a maximum of 63 hours that the HOPE Grant pays for.

Minimum dayMinimum dayPlease note: Application Process… Form Provided to Apply for this Privilege Criteria to qualify and procedures are on form Counselor, Athletic Director, and Administrator must approve along

with Parent/Guardian

Athletic eligibilityAthletic eligibility

• To continue to play students must pass five out of six classes to participate in athletic activities.

• Students must be on track in the senior year, 17 credits earned.

Things to do now…..Things to do now…..• You need to take the SAT/ACT• Sign up at www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org. • Use www.gacolle411.org.

– College Research – Know Deadlines and requirements.

– HOPE GPA

– Financial Aid Information

– College Applications and Transcripts

– Up to Date information on HOPE and College Credit Now

– If you forget your username and password, see your counselor. Do not create another account.

Senior year remindersSenior year reminders

Senior Letter and Advisement

Senior Seminars

Ongoing support regarding course selection, graduation requirements, career information, scholarship websites and future decisions

Attendance is IMPORTANT!

Grades are IMPORTANT!

Course RequestCourse Request

• Please review your student’s course request and sign

• If changes are needed, write a note on the sheet.

• Please pass them to our Beta Club members.

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