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Class of 2019 Senior Graduation Guide

A comprehensive guide to achieving success in your senior year, covering graduation requirements, credit recovery options, test scores, and college applications. Contact our senior staff team for assistance.

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Class of 2019 Senior Graduation Guide

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  1. Class of 2019 Whatever you do, strive to do it so well that no man living, and no man dead and no man yet to born could do it any better Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

  2. 2018-2019 Senior Staff Team Mr. Beasley (Graduation Coach) (404)802-5138 hbeasely@atlanta.k12.ga.us Ms. Womble (Book-Keeper) (404) 802-5100 aslade@atlanta.k12.ga.us Ms. Hutchins (Registration & Vital Records) (404)802-5134 rhutchins@atlanta.k12.ga.us Ms. Penn (Graduation Advisor) (404) 802-5123 gpenn@atlanta.k12.ga.us • Mays High School Website https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/mays Dr. Edwards (Senior Administrator) 404-802-5110 deedwards@atlanta.k12.ga.us • Ms. Smith (Senior Counselor) (404) 802-5131 nasmith@atlanta.k12.ga.us • Mr. Mason (Senior Advisor) (404) 802-5111 amason@atlanta.k12.ga.us

  3. Graduation Requirements 24 Credits • APS Course Graduation Requirements • 4 Units of English • 4 Units of Math • 4 Units of Science • 3 Units of Social Studies • 2 Units of Foreign Language • ½ Unit of Physical Education, ½ Unit of Personal Fitness, and ½ Unit of General Health • 1 Unit of CTAE, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Pathway • 4 Units of Electives (i.e Art, JROTC, Music, Band, etc.) • Community Service hours 75

  4. Senior Transcript Audit/Contract

  5. Community Service • Need a minimum of 75 Hours • Leadership opportunities for resume • Must be submitted to Ms. Smith before November 1st to participate in Senior Investiture • Both sides of the community service form must be completed prior to submission to Ms. Smith • Community Service form can be obtained in Ms. Smith’s office or the website

  6. Credit Recovery Options • Georgia Credit Recovery (Not NCAA Certified) • Applications are now available in Ms. Smith’s office

  7. Alternative Credit Options • West End Academy (NCAA Certified) • Alonzo CrimNight School (NCAA Certified) • Contact Mr. Beasley for more information

  8. Comprehensive Exam • If you failed a course at any point and received a grade between 60-69 you are eligible to take the Comprehensive Exam • The Comprehensive Exam will exempt you from taking the class again if you pass with a 70 or higher and pass the milestone test if one is associated with the course • Comprehensive exam will be given in January or February 2019 • Maximum of 2 courses is allowed for testing

  9. Dual Enrollment • Minimum overall GPA of 80 and Above • Accuplacer (Testing the second week of September, sign up in the counselors office • Math 67 • Reading 23 • Writing 5 • SAT • Composite 970 • 24 Reading • 22 Math • ACT • Composite of 20 • 17 English • 17 Math

  10. Transcript, Recommendation, and Test Scores • Transcripts • In state (Georgia) • Students must request that their transcript be sent via the GAfutures website • Out of state • Students must request that their transcript via the Mays High School website counselor request link • Test Scores • Test scores must be sent through the testing agency, SAT or ACT…Ms. Smith does not send test scores

  11. Transcript, Recommendation, and Test Scores (con’t) • Recommendation Letters • Provide recommender a resume • Present to recommender at least two weeks before due date • Recommender can be teachers, counselors, employers community leaders, pastors, etc • Example of a resume can be found in the counselors office or the Mays High school website

  12. Testing and Application Fee Waiver Process • SAT • Apply online at Collegeboard.com • Fee waiver is automatically applied when you select free and reduced lunch • Students are offered two fee waivers (only) • Test scores are only sent by the respective testing agency • ACT • Apply on-line at act.org • Fee waivers can be picked up in the College and Career Center • Students are offered two fee waivers (only) • Test scores are only sent by the respective testing agency

  13. Testing and Application Fee waiver process (cont.) • ACCUPLACER • See your senior counselor to register for testing • Test scores can only be sent by the respective testing agency only • Application fee waivers • Pick up application in the College and Career Center

  14. ACT/SAT Board • In order to have your picture placed on the student recognition board for high test scores, students must have a composite score of: • ACT 24 • SAT 1190

  15. GAfutures • Create account • Hope GPA • Research colleges and careers • Social security number must be on file with GAfutures to obtain your HOPE GPA and to receive HOPE funds • Collegescorecard Another search engine for researching colleges

  16. College and Career Adivsors OUR GOAL: Make sure EVERY senior has a plan after high school • How can we help? • Testing Registration • College Applications • Rep Visits • Match & Fit

  17. Scholarships Opportunities • HOPE (State Funded) 3.0 in all Core Classes based on GAFutures account GPA • Zell Miller (State Funded) 3.7 Core GPA, 26 ACT, 1200 SAT • Achieve Atlanta Overall (4 Years) 80 GPA and must be Pell Grant eligible • Google Scholarship Opportunities • Visit the College and Career Center

  18. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • What you need to complete FAFSA • Social Security Number (Parent and Student) • FSA ID (Parent and Student) • Income tax return for 2017

  19. Achieve Atlanta Scholarship 4 year college/university: $5,000 per year 80 gpa 2 year college & technical: $1,500 per year 75 gpa *MUST COMPLETE FAFSA *NO ESSAY REQUIRED

  20. College Representative Visit Process • College Rep visits will take place during the day at Mays High School • College Rep passes will only be given out the day of visit on the senior hall at the blue wall from 8:15am to 8:35am • Ms. Smith and/or the college advisors will hand out all college rep visit passes • Fliers, remind101, and the senior news bulletin board will provide the date, time, and location of the college visit

  21. Armed Services • Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) • Administered once a semester • Sign up with counselor • Score-1-99 for enlistment • Army 31 • Navy 45 • Air Force 50 • Marines 31 • National Guard 31

  22. Communities in Schools of Atlanta TARGET 2021 PROGRAM Communities In Schools of Atlanta works inside K-12 schools full time to build relationships with students that empower them to stay in school and succeed in life. WHO ARE WE • The purpose of Target 2021 is to provide students who were possibly impacted by the CRCT score anomalies targeted supports delivered via the development and implementation of individual learning plans designed (ILP’s) to position them towards proficiency for graduation and equip them with post secondary options.

  23. Fees • Questions, see Mrs. Womble in the main office or contact her at (404) 802-5100 Senior Fees $315.00 Junior Fees* $185.00 Clubs/Organizations Lost Books/Uniforms* *Late fees will be added

  24. Records • Questions, see Mrs. Hutchins in the main office or contact her at (404) 802-5100 Prior to senior clearance, students must have on file: • Immunization record • Copy of birth certificate • Copy of Social security card

  25. Honor Stole • Seniors with an overall 80 or above cumulative GPA after 1st semester grades post, Qualify for the Honor Stole which will be worn at Visions and the Graduation • Approved students will receive a letter in February from Ms. Smith • Honor Stole payment must be received no later than March 21, 2019

  26. Graduation Cords • All graduation cords and eligibility are the sole responsibility of the advising teacher of that organization • All related finances and distribution of the cords will be handled by the advising teacher of the organization • Counselors are not the point of contact for honor cords

  27. Scholarship information to be placed in commencement program In order for Scholarships to appear in the commencement programs, official written documentation must be submitted to me by April 17, 2019

  28. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Senior Night @ Lakewood Stadium Game time 8:00pm Friday, September 7, 2018 Cobb Galleria College Fair Saturday, September 15, 2018 8:30am – 3:00 pm Financial Aid Workshop @ 6:00pm Wednesday, September 26, 2018 (tentative date)

  29. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Financial Aid Application Opens October 1, 2018 College and Career Week Week of November 12, 2018 Senior Investiture Friday, November, 16, 2018 Time (TBD)

  30. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Achieve Atlanta Application Opens Thursday, January 31, 2019 Senior Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Honor Stole No later than Thursday, March 21 2019 Payment Due to Ms. Smith Only form of payment (cash or money order)

  31. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Senior Junior Prom May 4, 2019 Decision Day Program April 26, 2019 5:30pm Senior Exams May 8th and 9th 2019 (tentative date)

  32. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Senior Picnic (tentative date) Monday, May 13, 2019 Senior Clearance (tentative date) Tuesday & Wednesday, May 14th and 15th , 2019 Senior Visions Practice Thursday & Friday, May 16th and 17th, 2019 (Tentative date) Time (TBD) **ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY**

  33. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Visions of the Future Saturday, May 18, 2019 (Tentative Date) Graduation Practice Week of May 20, 2019 **ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY** GRADUTION DATE AND TIME?????????

  34. Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Diploma Distribution Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:00 to 12:00pm Mays High School lobby After this day, all diplomas must be picked up at 130 Trinity Ave., in the student records department

  35. Graduation Information • Senior and Commencement Ceremony Agreement signed and returned to Ms. Smith by September 30, 2018 • A ticket is required for guest admission; all guests must have an admission ticket regardless of age or status **Graduation time, date and location will be provided at the February 13, 2019 senior parent meeting**

  36. Visions of the Future and Graduation Attire Male • Black slacks (no denim or fashion accents) • White long-sleeved business shirt • Solid black necktie (no bowties or string ties) • Black socks • Black shoes (no athletic shoes) Female • White dresses or white blouses/white skirts • Neutral or beige stockings • White shoes (no open toes, open heels or sling backs)

  37. Stay in the Know!!! Class of 2019 Remind101 • Scholarship information • Updates • Reminders • Last minute notices

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