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SENIOR KEYS

SENIOR KEYS. Welcome to Senior Night for Parents at DCHS. Agenda High School Graduation College Admissions , Testing , Financial Aid General Information. SENIOR KEY Important Dates. Thursday 9/19/11 – College Probe Fair Wednesday 10/12/11 – Workkeys OR

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  1. SENIOR KEYS Welcome to Senior Night for Parents at DCHS Agenda High School Graduation College Admissions, Testing, Financial Aid General Information

  2. SENIOR KEYImportant Dates Thursday 9/19/11 – College Probe Fair Wednesday 10/12/11 – Workkeys OR – ASVAB Thursday 2/13/2012 – Financial Aid Night GHSGT: Writing: 9/27/11 Subjects: Oct 31st - Nov 4th, 2011 and March 19th – 23rd , 2012

  3. SENIOR KEYImportant Websites Career – College – and Financial aid information www.GAcollege411.org Calculate your GPA www.back2college.com/gpa.htm • Only use A – B – C – D – F • The ‘Additional Calculator’ at the bottom of the page is the most helpful.

  4. SENIOR KEYImportant Websites

  5. SENIOR KEYWork Keys Test TEST DATE: October 12th

  6. Georgia Work Ready Certificate Three assessments: Applied Mathematics Reading for information Locating information Issue certificate based on lowest level earned Certificate Work Ready Scores Platinum 6s and above Gold 5s and above Silver 4s and above Bronze 3s and above

  7. About Georgia Work Ready • Georgia Work Ready complements a high school diploma, post-secondary certificate, vocational license or college degree • Employers hiring in all fields recognize Georgia Work Ready Certificates, not just those in vocational fields • Wallet cards mailed to all Work Ready Certificate holders list individual scores Portable credential recognized in 30 states =

  8. English (4 cr) to include 9th English and American Lit and two additional credits (usually Wld Lit, Eng Lit, AP/IB Eng) Math (4 cr) to include Math I, Math 2 and two additional credits from Math I Lab, Math 2 Lab, Math III Prep, Math III, Math IV, IB Math, AP Calculus, AP Statistics Science (4 cr) to include one full unit of Biology; one unit of either Physical Sci or Physics; one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or an AP/IB course; and a fourth science unit.  The fourth science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements. (Food, Nutrition and Wellness +  Food and Nutrition Through the Lifespan, will count as a science). SENIOR KEYMinimum Graduation Requirements

  9. Social Studies (3 cr) to include one unit of credit each in United States History and World History; one-half unit each of American Government and Economics. (At DCHS we teach government and economics for a full credit each). Other (4 cr) to include one-half credit each of Health and Personal Fitness; three credits from the following areas: CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts.  Students are encouraged to complete 2 cr. of the same foreign language in order to prepare for college acceptance. SENIOR KEYMinimum Graduation Requirements

  10. SENIOR KEYReading the Credit Summary • If the number of credits needed to earn this year is greater than 8, Credit Recovery is required. • Course requirements already met have been checked off and the courses remaining have been circled. • A check mark on the GHSGT / EOCT line indicates the portion of the test that has been passed. • GHSGT/EOCT Passed: (one  in each box is required) • ____LA ____MA ____ SC ____SS • __WR ___9th lit ___ Ma 1 __ PhySc ___ US His • ___Am Lit ___ Ma 2 ___Bio ___Econ

  11. SENIOR KEYReading the Credit Summary • Compare the circled course requirements with the courses on the class schedule. • IF a schedule adjustment/Credit Recovery class is needed, the student needs to see his/her counselorASAP. • Through out the year, keep track of your requirements needed for graduation. Students and parents should compare the transcript and student’s testing record with the credit summary in order to verify that all of the checks and circles on the credit summary are correct. Alert your counselor in a note or email IF you have any questions. This is a team effort !

  12. SENIOR KEYSpecial Senior Honors • STAR Student (Highest SAT score) • DCHS Honor Grad (3.75 GPA) • Board Scholar (3.5 GPA) • Valedictorian & Salutatorian (Highest points based on numeric grades)

  13. SENIOR KEYNeed Extra Credits? Night School registration Fulltime – no cost Parttime - $200 per ½ cr. See Mrs. Collins by October 1st BRIDGES Credit Recovery Summer School Registration May/June $? Return to DCHS next fall – no cost

  14. SENIOR KEYGHSGT • Georgia High School Graduation Tests Must pass the Writing Test AND the 4 subject tests wither by passing the GHSGT or exempting it by passing the corresponding EOCT. Review / Study sessions / USATestPrep.com • High School Certificate or Employment Prep Diploma ALL course requirements and credits are met but all GHSGT have not been passed or exempted. May walk/participate in graduation ceremony. The Graduate has the responsibility to register for the re-tests about 4 weeks prior to the test. Tests are given every July, Sept, Nov, March

  15. SENIOR KEYCollege Admissions Testing College Admissions Tests ACT (knowledge based) SAT (knowledge/logic/reasoning based) COMPASS (knowledge based) Only a few schools require the SAT II -Subject Test FREE SAT course – collegeboard.com ACT – no blanks SAT – don’t guess wildly (A= Answer All) (S= Skip what you don’t really know) Official ACT & SAT scores must be sent directly to the college by ACT/SAT. The student must make the request.

  16. SENIOR KEYCollege Admissions Testing The ACT/SAT is required for all 4-yr colleges and universities BUT NOT for all 2-yr GA colleges. However, 2-yr colleges may use acceptable scores to exempt the student from the COMPASS test. The COMPASS test is for Technical Colleges and Placement for 2-year colleges. The SAT II Subject test(s) may be required at the college/university you hope to attend. Check the college’s website to see if it is required. The ACT/SAT test should be taken after Math II.

  17. SENIOR KEYFee Waivers A fee waiver allows the student to waive the cost of the ACT/SAT exam and sometimes the college application fee. To receive the 2 SAT fee waivers a student must be academically on track for a 4-year college, prepared to take the SAT (passed Math II), and receive free or reduced lunch. Students who qualify for the SAT fee waiver are also eligible for 4 college application fee waivers. To receive the ACT a student must also be academically prepared to take the ACT and receive free or reduced lunch. Students who qualify for the ACT or SAT fee waiver are also eligible to use a fee waiver for the NCAA application. See Mrs. Shelley in the Career Center for more information.

  18. SENIOR KEYCollege Admissions From the University System of Georgia: Students must have minimum ACT or SAT scores for admission to research, regional and state universities: Individual Colleges may set higher standards. ACT 17 English And 17 Math SAT 430 CR And 400 Math

  19. SENIOR KEYCollege Admissions Freshman Profile: Kennesaw State University • Fall 2009 Enrolled Freshman Profile Average SAT Critical Reading Score:  539 Average SAT Math Score:  537 Average A freshman applicant must meet all the following minimum admission criteria: • SAT Verbal score of 490 or ACT English score of 20    AND • SAT Math score of 460 or ACT Math score of 19     AND • Complete (college prep high school diploma) requirements and all 17 required units of Curriculum (CPC)   AND • Academic GPA 2.5 minimum

  20. SENIOR KEYCollege Admissions Apply Now – don’t wait for ACT/SAT scores ACT / SAT – code at least 4 colleges to receive scores Early Decision = Yes or No or Deferred (maybe) Everything is submitted through the Career Center

  21. SENIOR KEYCollege/Scholarship Applications Go to the Career Center (open at 8:00 a.m.) for: • Scholarship Newsletter (also at dctigers.com) • College and Scholarship information • Sending College/Scholarship Application • Submit application through the Career Center or on-line • Turn everything into Mrs. Shelley • Request Transcript • 2 weeks or more notice for everything • $2.00 cash (no stamps/envelopes necessary) • Listen for Announcements

  22. SENIOR KEYNCAA Information Submit ACT / SAT scores directly to NCAA Sign request form to send transcript ($2) Submit a transcript from ALL high schools attended with the original application. Request a FINAL transcript in May through Mrs. Shelley in the College & Career Center. WWW.eligibilitycenter.org

  23. SENIOR KEYScholarship Information • Scholarship Information Academics Athletics Leadership Community Service Essay Apply!

  24. www.dctigers.com 9th – 12th Grades $$$, Contests! Awards! Check out the scholarship list on the web site under “Guidance News”

  25. SENIOR KEYGeneral Admissions Info • Send applications now. You do not have to wait for ACT/SAT results • Early decision does not help/guarantee with admittance. The benefit is knowing if accepted or not byDecember. • Colleges look at Rigor – GPA – ACT/SAT scores first. The essay, if required, is also VERY important. Leadership and extra-curricular involvement can sometimes make a difference, especially in the 2nd round. • An athlete should apply to the college he/she is interested in athletically AND communicate with the college coach.

  26. SENIOR KEYHOPE GPA • 3.0 GPA in ALL core/academic classes (English-Math-Science-Soc Studies & Foreign Language) • Qualifying for HOPE GPA Apply (FAFSA or e-HOPE) Correct SS# Must be a Georgia Resident – if less than 24 months you need to call GSFC @ (770) 724-9000

  27. Scale: A is a 4.0 D is a 1.0 B is a 3.0 F is a 0 C is a 2.0 Scale: A is a 4.0 D is a 1.0 B is a 3.0 F is a 0 C is a 2.0 SENIOR KEYHOPE GPA Example of how the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) calculates the grade point average for HOPE: Example Transcript: *Honors 9th Lit 82 Physical Science 82 **AP US History 83 Team Sports 95 Visual Arts 93 World History 89 Public Safety 93 *Honors Amer Lit 85 Spanish II 83 GPA Scale: 100 – 90 = A = 4.0 73 – 70 = D = 1.0 89 – 80 = B = 3.0 69/ below = F = 0 79 – 74 = C = 2.0 *Honors 9th Lit / *Honors Amer Lit are honors, so the 3 enhancement points added by the teacher will be deducted by the GSFC when calculating the HOPE GPA . **AP US History is an AP class, so the 5 enhancement points added by the teacher are deducted by the GSFC when calculating the HOPE GPA.

  28. SENIOR KEYHOPE GPA Example of how the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) calculates the grade point average for HOPE: HOPE Transcript: *Honors 9th Lit 82 Physical Science 82 **AP US History 83 World History 89 *Honors Amer Lit 85 Spanish II 83 *Honors 9th Lit is honors, so 3 enhancement points added by the teacher is deducted by GSFC when calculating the HOPE GPA. The 82 would then become a 79 which is a “C.” *Honors AmerLit is honors, so 3 enhancement points added by the teacher is deducted by GSFC when calculating the HOPE GPA. The 85 would then become an 82 which is still a “B.” **AP US History is an AP class, so 5 enhancement points added by the teacher are deducted by GSFC when calculating the HOPE GPA. The 83 would then become a 78 which is a “C.” When averaging the grade point average for HOPE, a “2” would be used. However, it is an AP class, so a half point is added to ‘weight’ it for AP. Use a 2.5 instead of a 2.0.

  29. SENIOR KEYHOPE GPA Example of how the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) calculates the grade point average for HOPE: HOPE Transcript: *Honors 9th Lit 82 = 2 Physical Science 82 = 3 **AP US History 83 = 2.5 World History 89 = 3 *Honors Amer Lit 85 = 3 Spanish II 83 = 3 To determine the HOPE average, add the numbers together; (2 + 3 + 2.5 + 3 + 3 + 3). This equals 16.5. Divide by 6. This equals 2.75. Your HOPE GPA is 2.75.

  30. SENIOR KEYFinancial Aid Financial Aid FAFSA (All Federal & State monies) Parent Night with GSFC 2/13/2012 HOPE Grant College Cost - EFC = Financial Need

  31. SENIOR KEYRequirements for Honor Cords/Stoles • Beta Club • DCHS Honor Grad • Key Club • National Art Honor Society • National French Honor Society • National Honor Society • National Spanish Honor Society • International Thespian Society

  32. SENIOR KEYResources Available • Tutoring • Parent Portal

  33. SENIOR KEYSenioritis • Academics • Activities • Absences / Tardies

  34. SENIOR KEYHerff Jones: Cap & Gown & Announcements • Cost for the cap, gown, tassel, hood, and diploma is $101.65 . • Seniors will receive information 9/16/11 • An $80 deposit is required. • ALL items have to be paid in full by February 1, 2012. • Herff Jones will be here during lunches to take orders on: September 22nd and 23rd, and November 2nd • Inventory changes and price increases start December 17, 2011. • Deliveries: 3/15/2012 Graduation Announcements 4/11/2012 Cap/Gown

  35. SENIOR KEYEnd of the Year… SR Honors Night (by Invitation) • April 30, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Theater • Academic Awards • for students receiving cords/stoles/pins from Honor Clubs and Organizations) • Provide Senior Brag Sheet to Career Center now • Provide Notification of Scholarship when awarded FINAL Transcript • Student requests it from Mrs. Shelley in May ($2.00) • Must include NCAA if applicable

  36. SENIOR KEYEnd of the Year… Graduation • Students will receive an information letter with dates of practice and guidelines in the Spring. • Right now, it looks like we will have the graduation ceremony at the State University of West Georgia. The exact date and time will be given soon. • The senior letter and contract can also be accessed on the senior page under Clubs and Organizations at dctigers.com • The senior must sign and return the contract in order to participate in graduation.

  37. SENIOR KEYEnd of the Year… Graduation • After graduation, graduates will pick up his/her envelope containing the diploma. • To avoid an extra cost, students receiving a certificate or Employment Prep Diploma will swap it for a diploma after all of the GHSGT are passed. • All fees, fines, and dues MUST be paid in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. • Keep track of graduation requirements on the credit summary.

  38. SENIOR KEYQuestions . The Douglas County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability or age in educational programs or activities, or employment practices.

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