Junior Parent Night Class of 2015

1. Junior Parent Night Class of 2015 To Graduation and Beyond!

2. Lauren Corbett A - E Julie Gracey F - La Deborah Blount Le- R Ebony Payno S – Z Brett Szymendera Testing and other duties as assigned Rebbie Lichliter Graduation Coach Christina Kim Bilingual Parent Liaison Rita Jensen Professional Assistant Jan Turner Records Coordinator Contact Information: Office 770-521-7600 Fax 770-521-7615 Counseling Dept. At CHS Counselors work with students in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social needs. We are available to assist students and parents throughout high school.

3. English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness 1 credit Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career Tech 3 credits Electives 4 credits Semester-long class= 0.5 credits; Year-long class= 1.0 credit **23 total credits required to graduate** Review the GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2015

4. Track your student’s graduation status!

5. Junior Advisement Meetings(JAM Sessions)Coming Soon! Major points addressed during JAM Sessions: • Graduation Status Report • Credits (23 needed) • GHSGT/EOCT- Must pass the Writing Portion ANDtake the EOCT in the following courses: Math 1 and 2, 9th and 11th Grade Literature, Biology, Physical Science, US History, and Economics • Courses (Specified by GaDept of Ed) • Senior Schedule • Courses needed for Graduation • At least 4 academic classes • Post Secondary Plans • College options (process) • Career options • Parchment coming soon! (Transcript Request Process)

6. Junior Advisement cont… • SAT/ACT • Use the PSAT score report • My College Quick Start • When to take one • How to register • ACCEL Program • What is it • Who is eligible • What are the benefits • How to apply • Hope Scholarship/Zell Miller Scholarship • 3.0/3.7 Core GPA • SAT/ACT Requirement (1200/26) • Not accessed until senior year • HOPE Rigor Requirements • Hope Grant • Tuition, fees • No GPA requirement

7. Numeric Average Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken 100 point scale i.e. 87.963 out of 100 All grades included in this calculation – failed grades, summer grades, online grades… Fulton County adds 7 points to the final passing grade for each Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript

8. Grade Point Average (GPA) Contact college to find how they calculate Most use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0 Most only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) To calculate, take your academic classes and assign a 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, or 0.0 for each course. Add them together and divide by the total number of academic courses (estimated GPA) Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and college courses (if so, take off the 7 points before assigning the 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, or 0.0) High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution - not the high school (Fulton County does not calculate)

9. Refer to the College Calendar ~ Class of 2015 for a step by step guide to post-secondary planning Highlights—The Big Picture Junior / Senior TimelineWhen…What…How

10. Junior Advisement Meeting (JAM) Workshops during all homerooms! • Workshop #1- 1/16 - Speaker: Counselors will present this session - Topic: Graduation and Beyond • Workshop #2- 1/17 - Speakers: Deborah Blount and Kay Harrison (GPC) - Topic: Dual Enrollment • Workshop #3- 2/20 - Speaker: Chris Holzwarth (Beyond the Applause) - Topic: College and Career Planning, etc. • Workshop #4- 3/27 - Speaker: Don Wardle (Chyten) - Topic: College Essay Writing • Workshop #5- 4/24 - Speaker: Benjamin Meadows (GSFC) - Topic: Financial Aid/Scholarship Searching

11. Upcoming Test Dates(Consider for Dual Enrollment Purposes) ** Test fee waivers available in counseling office for students receiving free or reduced lunch** Chattahoochee CEEB Code: 110-146 SAT: ($51) March 8 (register by 2/7) May 3 (register by 4/4) June 7 (register by 5/9) www.collegeboard.com ACT: ($52.50, inc. Writing) February 8 (register by 1/10) April 12 (register by 3/7) June 14 (register by 5/9) www.actstudent.org

12. GA Career Information System(GCIS) Web site: www.gcic.peachnet.edu User name: chattahoocheehs Password: gcis458

13. CHS Counseling website Scholarships updated regularly CCC - Hard copies Nominated Scholarship binder -Counseling office. Check with local companies, banks, organizations, religious institutions, etc. Online Search Engines: www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.gacollege411.org www.collegeboard.org Besides Need-Based: -Academic Merit -Athletic Ability -Special Skills & Talents -Race & Ethnicity -Gender -Majors Scholarship Information

14. GAcollege411.orgPlan, Apply, & Pay for College • Free SAT & ACT Test Prep. • GA College Entrance Requirements • Financial Aid- Determine Scholarships, Grants and/or Loans for which you may qualify • Search for & Apply to GA Colleges & Universities • Learn about HOPE & Apply - link to FAFSA • Explore Career Information - Career Key Assessment (Forgot your GACollege411 log-in and password?)

15. Coming soon to a venue near you!!! • Dual Enrollment Night- January 21st at 6pmat CHS • AP Night- January 21st at 7pm at CHS (see website for more information) • The Chyten ACT vs SAT Comparison Test- Saturday 1/18 from 9:00-12:00 and Monday 1/20 from 1:00-4:00at the Chyten Center on Roswell Road (please call 678-735-7555 for more information) • Atlanta National College Fair- March 16th from 12pm to 4pm at the Georgia World Congress Center (hosted by NACAC) Encourage your student to visit the Counseling Office frequently for many more opportunities including this Summer 2013! 

16. Q & AThank You for Coming!