To Graduation and Beyond!

1. Junior Parent Night Class of 2015 To Graduation and Beyond! Chapel Hill High School

2. WELCOME Parents and Students • JROTC • Project Manhood • CTAE • Dual Enrollment • CCI • Credit Recovery • Alternative Programs • Math • Counselor Information • College & Career Information

3. Counseling Department At Chapel Hill High School Melissa Nelson Counselor A-K Linda Scroggy Counselor L-Z Jackie Bemus 9th grade Graduation Coach Susan Goss SST/ RTI Facilitator Stephanie Walker College & Career Center Specialist Rebecca Mathis School Social Worker

4. Class of 2015Graduation Requirements One Diploma 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies (state requires ½ Government and ½ Economics) Health/Personal Fitness 3 Units of CTAE classes, Fine Art classes, or Modern Language classes

5. Class of 2015Graduation Requirements Georgia High School Graduation Test • Writing GHSGT • February 26th retest • Georgia High School Graduation Test practice websites: www.usatestprep.com www.march2success.com www.GaCollege411.org

6. SEALS & HONORS Academic Seal 3 separate AP courses or 3 separate college core dual enrollment courses or 3 separate technical college dual enrollment certification programs or a combination that totals 3 CHHS Honor Graduate 3.75 cumulative GPA, 2 credits of the same foreign language, max credits, no F’s, 5 core classes senior year Board Scholar 3.50 cumulative GPA, 2 credits of same foreign language, max credits, no F’s, 1 extra core Fine Arts Seal 4 Fine Art Units, 2 in the same area Foreign Language Seal 4 units of the same language

7. End-of Course Tests • (EOCT) • --Each counts 20% of final grade • --Classes that require EOCT • 9th Grade Literature • American Literature • Math I • Math II • Physical Science • Biology • US History • Economics • --Multiple choice, two 60-minute sections • --Is on the transcript • NOTE—STUDENTS HAVE TO PASS ALL GHSGT REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY.

8. OTHER TESTING ACT or SAT • How did I do on the PSAT? • How did I do on the PLAN? • Am I a logical and/or analytical thinker? • Do I remember facts & figures well? • Students should talk to their counselor to determine which test might be best. • See handout for further comparisons.

9. COMPASS • Multiple choice • Four sections: writing, reading, numeric, elementary algebra • Admissions/placement test for Technical Colleges/some 2 year colleges • No cost • See Ms. Walker to sign up

10. ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) • Ten short individual tests • For Juniors & Seniors • Measures verbal, math, academic ability • Given by Armed Services • No cost • Provides valuable info to help with career & educational goals; helps you to know self better • Links aptitudes with occupational areas • Helps assess your potential for further formal education

11. Importance of Academic Rigor

12. Gateway To College Early College Articulation Residential Joint Enrollment

13. HOPE Programs • Hope Scholarship • 3.0 Core GPA (All Academic Classes) • 4.0 Conversion • Honors and AP extra points taken off • Additional .5 added to AP classes • Not on the transcript • Calculation done by Georgia Student Finance Commission • Check GaCollege411 • 2 Rigor Courses (check gacollege411 for listing of appropriate courses) • Hope Grant • Used at Technical Colleges • Tuition, fees, & $300 book allowance • No GPA requirement • Diploma or Certificate programs • PLEASE NOTE: QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOPE SCHOLARSHIP MAY CHANGE. CHECK ON GACOLLEGE411 FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGES.

14. Important Dates Registration Dates Progress / Report Cards • Wednesday, February 26, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. • Thursday, February 27, 4:00-7:00 p.m. • Thursday, March 6, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. • March 21 • June 6 Other Dates • April 28-May 6—End of Course Tests • May 29 & 30—Final Exams • May 30–Students’ Last day

15. STUDY SKILLS -ORGANIZE -EVERY NIGHT--REGULAR TIME, REGULAR PLACE -REVIEW USE “ACTIVE” STUDYING -USE AGENDA -TAKE GOOD NOTES (rewrite) DON’T GIVE UP! -FLASHCARDS -USE HIGHLIGHTERS -OUTLINE -PRACTICE -PRIORITIZE -FOLLOW DIRECTIONS -BREAK UP LARGE ASSIGNMENTS -PROOFREAD -TAKE CARE OF SELF--SLEEP, EAT -STUDY WITH OTHERS

16. TEST TAKING SKILLS • Go to bed on time • Eat a good breakfast • Positive self talk • Read directions carefully • Read the whole question and all answers • Reduce your choices • Skip questions you are not sure you know; come back to later • Review your answers

17. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES clubs ATHLETICS employment Honor organizations COMMUNITY TEAMS COMMUNITY SERVICE HOBBIES/INTERESTS/PASSIONs

18. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS • CONFLICT RESOLUTION • PROBLEM SOLVING • COMMUNICATION • ATTITUDE • SELF ESTEEM • BALANCE • MOTIVATION • DECISION MAKING • ADVOCATE FOR SELF • TIME MANAGEMENT • GOAL SETTING

19. College and Career Center The College and Career Center is where parents and students can find: Resource books, career information, scholarship information SAT/ACT Testing information as well as test waivers Career cruising.com Transcripts for college and scholarships ( $2.00 each copy) Work Permits Information on Selective Service/ Military Information Voter Registration

20. Scholarship Information Scholarships are posted in the CHHS Career Center. Hard copies of most non-institutional scholarships are available in the College & Career Center. Don’t forget to check with any local organizations, banks, employers, credit unions, and insurance companies. You can start applying for some scholarships your Junior year. Large database of scholarship information, awards available for academic achievement, special skills and talents, and/or financial need. www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.gacollege411.org Remember – you should never pay for scholarship searches or information!

21. NCAA Eligibility Center • Juniors who intend to play division 1 or division 2 college level sports should register this year with the NCAA • The website is www.eligibilitycenter.org.There is a link for prospective student-athletes (includes frequently asked questions) • Review the “Eligibility Standards” • Registration cost is $70.00 (fee waivers available) • ACT/SAT scores must be sent directly to the eligibility center– the code is 9999 • High School transcript must also be sent to the eligibility center. See Ms. Walker. The cost is $2.00 • You must contact a college coach to be referred to NCAA

22. Looking at Options for Post-Secondary Study • Four-year Colleges and Universities many majors offered leading to undergraduate degrees • Two-year Colleges offer freshman and sophomore level classes toward an associate degree and/or transfer to a 4-year school • Technical Colleges certificate, diploma and 2-year degree programs leading directly to employment upon completion of specialized training • Special Purpose Schools focus on specific fields such as the arts or medical specialties

23. Applying to College • Complete Senior Brag Sheet • Choose 3-5 schools • Make comparisons, look at program of study, consider cost, etc. • Contact particular college for specific information about courses needed in high school (i.e., Math, Science). • Apply on-line • See Ms. Walker in the Career Center to have transcript sent • Have SAT/ACT scores sent directly from testing agency • Visit Cappex.com for information and helpful worksheets

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