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Sophomore Parent Night Tuesday, January 25 th

Sophomore Parent Night Tuesday, January 25 th. SFHS Counseling Department. Ms. Jolie Kimmel, Counseling Dept. Chair x100444 11 th and 12 th Grade Counselor (last names A-J) (WEST HALL) Ms. Luisa Suarez x.100448 11 th and 12 th Grade Counselor (last names K-Z) (WEST HALL)

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Sophomore Parent Night Tuesday, January 25 th

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  1. Sophomore Parent Night Tuesday, January 25th

  2. SFHS Counseling Department Ms. Jolie Kimmel, Counseling Dept. Chair x100444 11th and 12th Grade Counselor (last names A-J) (WEST HALL) Ms. Luisa Suarez x.100448 11th and 12th Grade Counselor (last names K-Z) (WEST HALL) Mr. Edward Fernandez x101113 10th Grade Counselor, ESOL (EAST HALL) Ms. Stacye Johnson x101116 9th Grade Counselor (EAST HALL)Counseling Intern: Mr. Andrew Alhadeff ----------------------------------------------------------------------------10th Grade Administrator: Brandi Cannizzaro x101106 (EAST HALL) Graduation Coach: Mr. Hector Jimenez x100135Counseling Secretary: Caroline Maready x100442 (WEST HALL) Registrar: Victoria Horak x101118 (EAST HALL)

  3. Parent Night TOPICS: Academic Support Best Practices for Students College Readiness Scheduling 2011-2012

  4. Academic Support Self-Advocacy Teacher Extra-Help Sessions Before/After School Instructional Focus War Eagle Learning Center Student Learning Center Saturday Academy

  5. War Eagle Learning Center Open daily during all lunch periods and Wednesdays during Instructional Focus EAST HALL (Room 1130, across from East Hall office)‏ WEST HALL (Room 135, across from WH Cafeteria)‏

  6. Student Learning Center Need help in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, or preparation for the GHSGT? DROP IN FOR HELP WEST HALL Learning Center‏ Tuesdays and Thursdays Wednesdays 7:45-8:15am & 3:45-4:15pm 7:45-8:15am Science and Math English & Social Studies

  7. Saturday Academy MEDIA CENTER Open 9:00-11:00am January 22 & 29 April 16 & 23 February 12 & 26 May 7 & 14 March 12 & 26 Students can attend Saturday Academy to work on academic areas of concern and for enrichment in preparation for the EOCT in specific content courses.

  8. Best Practices for Students Best Practices for Studying Test Taking Strategies Guide to Note Taking (Power Point) Active Listening (Power Point) Time Management (Power Point) Click here for additional resources

  9. Research shows... Students involved in sports and clubs are academically moresuccessful and are significantly morelikely to graduate college! SFHS Clubs, Activities, and Sports

  10. College Readiness Rigorous Academics Grading Scale It all Counts, 2009-2013 Graduation Requirements Plan four years www.gacollege411.org

  11. Grading Scale

  12. Class of 2013

  13. HOPE Scholarship 3.0 Core GPA • English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Languages Pays for Georgia Public Colleges • Tuition • HOPE Approved Fees • 1/2 the cost of books For more information, visit http://www.gacollege411.org

  14. Scheduling for 2011-2012 Rising 11th Grade Students • During Instructional Focus on February 2nd, students will receive the following: • Registration letter (outlining scheduling procedures) • Course selection sheets (Rising 11th graders- PURPLE) • Teachers' recommendations for core classes • Graduation Requirements

  15. Scheduling for 2011-2012 Rising 11th Grade Students • During Instructional Focus on February 2nd, students will see a Power Point Presentation giving directions on how to do the following: • View transcript • View teacher recommendations on Parent Portal and how to pick elective classes • Waive into/out of a class

  16. Schedule for 2011-2012 (SAME) 7 periods Modified day 50 minutes / 90 minutes classes Report card every 6 weeks

  17. Important Scheduling Information • Parent Portal opens Wednesday, February 2nd at 4:00 pm • Parent Portal will remain open until 4:00 pm on Friday, February 18th • Student schedules will not be available online until July • Remember to use the 11th Grade Course Selection Sheet • Choosing classes is not on a first-come, first-served basis  • Choosing alternate electives is vital as students may not always get their first choice

  18. Important Scheduling Information • Remember we are just beginning the scheduling process • Contact the Counseling Department if you do not have Internet Access or Parent Portal Access • All forms can be found on the Registration Page on the CounselingWebsite

  19. Important Links • Registration Letter for Rising 11th Grade 2011-2012 • Rising 11th Grade Course Selection Sheet 2011-2012 • Parent Portal Registration Directions for 2011-2012 • Graduation Requirements- Class of 2012-2015 • Graduation Status Worksheet- Class of 2013 • 9th-12th Grade Course Digest 2011-2012 • SFHS Waiver Form 2011-2012

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