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Mission. Mission. Possible. Possible. Graduation and Beyond!. Class of. 201 4. Information and Tips for Creating a Successful Finish to High School & Career Experience. BRIDGE. Welcome. We will review: Georgia’s graduation requirements for BRIDGE Graduation Plan

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  1. Mission Mission Possible Possible Graduation and Beyond!

  2. Class of 2014 Information and Tips for Creating a Successful Finish to High School & Career Experience BRIDGE

  3. Welcome We will review: • Georgia’s graduation requirements for BRIDGE Graduation Plan • Information about Honors and AP courses • Academic and elective courses completed and planned for the Senior Year • College Credit Now Programs • The HOPE Scholarship • The Zell Miller Scholarship • Post Secondary Plans • Career Pathways • At the end, we will allow for some Q & A.

  4. Mission possible: Graduation and Beyond • This program supports all students in three life areas: • Academics • Careers • Personal/Social impacting School Climate/Culture • Mission Possible supports BRIDGE

  5. The BRIDGE Advisement LawBuilding Resourceful Individuals toDevelop Georgia’s EconomyMandated Advisement Signed into Lawin May 2010 and Amended in Spring 2011 BRIDGE

  6. BRIDGE Law – High school • The following BRIDGE Law advisement tasks are required to be completed during high school on the student’s My411, GACollege411 account: • Grade 9 • Exploration of 3 Careers • Reviewing and Updating BRIDGE Graduation Plan and IGP (Individual Graduation Plan in My411 account • Receiving College Credit Now Information • Grade 10 • Receiving College Credit Now Information and Updating Information on GACollege411 in the College Credit Now/Dual Enrollment Guideway • Reviewing and Updating BRIDGE Graduation Plan • Grade 11 • Exploring 3 Post secondary Institutions on GACollege411 • College Credit Now Information Provided During Advisement • Individual (BRIDGE) Graduation Plan updated in the on IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) in My411 account • Grade 12 • Senior Letter with ALL Requirements • Completing “Next Step” Information in My411 account on GACollege411

  7. diploma requirementsEvery year we review Just a review of the current graduation Just a review of the current graduation requirements: • 4 Units of English • 4 Units of Science • 4 Units of Mathematics • 3 Units of Social Studies • 3 Units of Career/Technology and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts • 1 Unit of Health & Physical Education • 4 Units of Electives (minimum) A total of 23 Units Note: World Language (Foreign Language) is not required for Graduation BUT is required for acceptance into a 4 year College or University

  8. GHSGT Test and EOcts • All students must pass the Georgia High School Writing Test. • Students who started ninth grade in 2010 must pass one EOCT in each of the four content areas or pass the corresponding subject test of the Graduation Test. • EOCTs are taking in the following classes: • Math: Math I, Math II • English: Ninth Lit, American Lit • Science: Biology, Physical Science • Social Studies: US History, Economics • Georgia High School Graduation Test Dates: • English March 18, 2013 • Math March 19, 2013 • Science March 20, 2013 • Social Studies March 21, 2013 • Make Up March 22, 2013 a review of the current graduation www. usatestprep.com Information on how to log in to the site can be found on the school website.

  9. Sr. Year Registration • To be considered a Senior, a student must have a minimum of 17 credits. • A typical Sr schedule will consist of: • British Literature • Math IV, Advanced Math Decision Making, AP Stats or AP Calculas • Government and Economics • Fourth Math option • Students should have taken three courses in a Career Tech, Fine Arts, or World Language area that will help them complete a Career Pathway. • Minimum Day • Work Based Learning

  10. Minimum Day • Student have met the following can apply for Minimum Day (applications due May 24, 2013) : • Students must have earned enough credits to have senior status by May 24, 2013. • Students must have posted a passing score on all five portions (GHSWT and either GHSGTs or EOCTs) of the mandated testing requirements for a high school diploma by May 24, 2013 (end of 3rd year). • Students must have passed or be enrolled in the specified courses for high school graduation recorded on the transcript audit and the Senior Letter requirement page. • Students must have participated in an advisement conference with the school counselor to discuss important topics/opportunities such as, but not limited to Accel, Work-Based Learning, Move on When Ready, the importance of rigorous courses including full time student and admission requirement topics, Career Technical course pathways and pathway completion information, HOPE eligibility, etc. • Students may be released for one (1) class period (50-minute) per day only.

  11. Work-Based Learning (WBL) Opportunities Include: • Youth Apprenticeship • Cooperative Education • Internship • Employability Skills Development Applications can be found in the Guidance office. You have to have taken course in a career tech course that is in the same area as your job.

  12. Online courses(Principal & Counselor AproVal) CREDIT RECOVERY • Credit recovery courses can be taken due to failing a course with a grade between a 60-69. • Credit recovery courses are taken via E2020 and PLATO. • Credit recovery courses on Georgia Virtual Schools website are also available. GEORGIA VIRTUAL SCHOOLS • Georgia Virtual Schools is a State Department of Education supported program. Students may take courses for new credit online. Interested students need to set up an advisement appointment with the counselor.

  13. Athletic eligibility • To continue to play students must pass five out of six classes to participate in athletic activities. • Students must be on track in the senior year, 17 credits earned.

  14. Honors and Advanced Placement Course Information for the CORE Academic Areas

  15. Why should I takeHonors classes? • The U.S. Department of Education released a study that shows that by the time students enter college, the type of courses they took in high school is more important than test scores, class rank, or grade averages. • The president of UGA says that rigor of curriculum is a factor above all others that determines success in the college admissions process.

  16. What 12th Honors/AP classes are available? • AP Government • AP Macro Economics • Honors Physics • AP Biology (1 unit Biology is a prerequisite) • AP Chemistry (1 unity of Chemistry is a prerequisite) • AP Calculus • AP Statistics • Honors British Literature • AP English Literature & Composition • Honors French IV • Honors Spanish IV • AP Spanish Language

  17. There is an online application process at the beginning of 2nd semester. January to March 29th The link will be located on the main Paulding County School District website. What do I need to do to get into Honors classes?

  18. How are Honors classes beneficial to my GPA? • Honors courses are weighted. With successful completion of the course, an average of 70 or above BEFORE weights are added, earns a student five (5) points onto the final course average. • For example: Student earns an 80 in Honors American Literature – the report card and transcript will reflect an 85 as the weighted points are added to the final average. (Advanced Placement courses add 10 points to the final grade, if a 70 or above has been earned.)

  19. How and when do I apply? • Acceptance and Denial Letters are completed on April 19, 2013

  20. For Additional Information Call 770-443-8000 and ask for: • Laura Freeman, Coordinator for Mathematics • Dawn Hudson, Director of Science • Teri Harris, Coordinator for English/Language Arts and World Language • Debbie Kelly, Coordinator for Social Studies, Fine Arts, and Gifted Services

  21. English Courses Class of 2014 (one diploma – 4 units required) • Students have reviewed their transcripts and have made the course request for the senior year. • Honors and AP requests for the Senior year must be made via the online process. • The GACollege411 individual graduation plan has been updated using the BRIDGE Advisement document. NOTE: All students are required to pass a full year of 9th Literature/and Composition and American Literature/Composition AND to take the End-of-Course Test for 9th Literature/and Composition and American Literature/Composition. Source: Class of 2014 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District

  22. Mathematics Courses Class of 2014 (one diploma – 4 units required) • Generally speaking, students have taken one math class each year. Some students may have also completed Math Support courses. • Some students have taken the Accelerated version of each course. Students who have completed Accelerated Math I, II, and III must take AP Calculus or AP Statistics. (An accelerated math student may take Advanced Math Decision Making during the senior year, but it is not recommended for 4 year college students, especially those who are in a STEM program of study.) • Advanced Math Decision Making is offered for students who completed either Math III or Math IV during the Junior Year. • Most Math I, II, III completers take Math IV, rather than AMDM. • The BRIDGE Law document and the IGP have been updated. NOTE: Students enrolled in certain courses will be required to take an End-of-Course Test as mandated by the state. This testing will impact students enrolled in Math I & Math II as well as Accelerated Math I & II. Source: Class of 2014 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District

  23. Science Courses Class of 2014 (one diploma – 4 units required) • Students take one Science course each year. Most students complete Biology, Chemistry, and Physics during the first three years of high school. Other students may have taken Biology, Environmental Science, and Physical Science. • Some students have taken honors or AP Science courses. • There are a variety of science courses to select during the senior year. • The BRIDGE Law document and the IGP have been updated for science courses. NOTE: Students enrolled in Biology and Physical Science will be required to take an End-of-Course Test as mandated by the state. Source: Class of 2014 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District

  24. Social Studies Courses Class of 2013 (one diploma – 3 units required) NOTE: Students enrolled in U.S. History and Economics will be required to take an End-of-Course Test as mandated by the state. Source: Class of 2014 High School 101 booklet, Paulding County School District • Students are required to take three units of Social Studies in order to earn a Georgia high school diploma. • Most students have completed World History and are finishing US History, both of these are required courses. • Seniors typically take Government and Economics (may take Honors or AP)

  25. Health and P.E. • Most Class of 2014 students completed (1) unit of health and physical education (each course is worth ½ unit) during the 9th grade year. • Additional physical education courses are taken and count as electives.

  26. Fine Arts Courses • Students who have participated in Band, Chorus, Performing Arts, and/or Visual Arts at the high school level have participated in “Fine Arts” courses and those successfully completed courses count as a fine arts or regular elective. • Once a student has earned the three units required for the CTAE/World Language/Fine Arts requirement, the remaining courses will count toward the required Elective credits.

  27. World Language Courses • Taking a World Language course is NOT required for graduation, but students who wish to gain admission to a college/university must complete two (2) units of the same World (foreign) Language. • World Language Pathway completers need to have 3 sequential courses in the same World Language.

  28. Career Pathways • Career Clusters and their Pathways are part of a state supported curriculum that encourages and supports students and families in their educational and career planning through long-term goals, knowledge, experience and resources. • Students earn three (3) units of credit in a sequence of CTAE courses in a Pathway. These self-selected Pathways lead to college readiness and a career readiness certificate. • There is a Career Pathway Assessment given at the end of the three (3) sequential Career Pathway courses usually in the spring of this year or next year. • Students may use their required Electives courses to complete more than one Pathway during their high school career.

  29. Important Resource for Career Clusters and Pathways in Our District • On PCSD web page. • It includes pathways-both general information about the pathway(s) and the the three sequential courses that must be completed during high school. • The Career Planner also includes what schools offer each path way in our district.

  30. Important Resource for Career Clusters and Pathways in Our District • Pathways offered at PCHS: • Animal Science • Plant Science and Horticulture • Construction • Graphic Communications • Graphic Design • Transportation Logistical Support • Interactive Media • Culinary Arts • Early Childhood Education • JROTC Army • Therapeutic Services/Emergency Services • Therapeutic Services/Nursing • Cosmetology • Performing Arts • World Language

  31. Important Website • GACollege411 (www.gacollege411.org) • Your profile • Your career interest inventory • Your high school planning process…BRIDGE Graduation Plan • Your career planning and decision making • Your college planning process • Applying for College

  32. HOPE Scholarship • Currently, the HOPE scholarship is determined by the calculation of all academic core courses that the student has taken and completed (grades 9-12). • Both passing and failing grades in the core courses count. Thus, this is a merit based scholarship for eligible students. • Changes in the eligibility guidelines are posted and updated on the GACollege411 website (there are often annual changes in HOPE Scholarship regulations). For current HOPE tuition payments use this link: http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2011/hope_award_amounts.pdf

  33. HOPE GPA-3.0 GPA • HOPE GPA is calculated on a traditional 4.00 grade point average scale to 2 decimal places without rounding. The following calculation is used as students graduation from high school who are on Tier 1: • An A is calculated as 4 quality points • A B is calculated as 3 quality points • A C is calculated as 2 quality points • An F is calculated as 0 quality points • The HOPE GPA is calculated again at Tier 2 (after 30 hours), Tier 3 (after 60 hours) and Tier 4 (after 90 hours) • A student will lose the HOPE Scholarship if the student has lost HOPE at two checkpoints for Tier 2, 3, and 4 while attending college. The student cannot regain the HOPE Scholarship while in college, if the student has below a 3.0 at two checkpoints.

  34. Zell Miller Scholar Program • Seniors who graduate and meet either of the following criteria: • a 3.7 gpa for the HOPE eligible academic courses and have received an SAT score of 1200 (Critical Reading and Math scores) or a composite ACT score of 26 (on any single testing test date…can take test more than once) • Are the valedictorian or salutatorian of the Class of 2013 • Maintain a 3.3 gpa at Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 checkpoints while in college • A student will lose the ZELL Miller Scholarship if the student does not have a 3.3 gpa at two checkpoints…Tier 2, 3, and 4.

  35. HOPE GRANT • HOPE Grant funds pay for a maximum of 15 hours per semester. • Students are eligible to receive the HOPE Grant as they graduate from high school. • At 30 hours and again at 60 hours the grade point average is calculated. A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained to continue receiving the HOPE Grant. • There is a maximum of 63 hours that the HOPE Grant pays for.

  36. HOPE GPA • If a student does not have these three key fields correct in our Student Information System, there will be no HOPE Scholarship: • Legal name that is on birth certificate • Social Security Number • Birth Date • All of the above items must match on • Infinite Campus • GACollege411 • FAFSA • College Admissions Documents

  37. College credit now defined A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.

  38. College Credit Now Accel Articulated Credit Residential Programs Early College Hope Grant Gateway to College Move On When Ready

  39. College Credit Now/Dual Enrollment HOPE CAP = 127 Semester Hours

  40. College Credit Now/Dual Enrollment Quick Reference Guide Explains the following: Who is eligible College admission requirements Full-time or part-time status Available courses Campus attendance Earned credits Who pays

  41. ACCELhttp://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Grants_and_Scholarships/Accel_Program.aspxACCELhttp://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Grants_and_Scholarships/Accel_Program.aspx • Accel is a program for Juniors and Seniors. Seniors may take advantage of this program one or both semesters. The limit is four semesters. • To participate a student must meet a 12 month Georgia residency requirement. • Accel courses are core academic courses in English, mathematics, science, and social studies and are part of a degree program. • A student may be full or part time at the college, university or technical college. If a student is part time at the college, then, the student is also part time at the high school. • Beginning this fall, Accel courses do not count toward the 127 hour HOPE cap for a Bachelor’s degree.

  42. Move on When Ready Important facts about MOWR: 1. Students must have attended public high school previous year and be counted in both FTE counts 2. Students must be in 11th or 12th grade and attending as full time student at the postsecondary institution (12 semester hours, usually 4 college courses) 3. Students cannot switch from MOWR to another College Credit Now program during the semester. 4. Students must meet admissions requirements of the college, university or technical college.

  43. Eligible MOWRColleges/Universities • Any University System of Georgia college/university • Any Technical College System of Georgia college • Some private nonprofit and private for‐profit colleges that meet specific requirements

  44. SAT/ACT ACT www.actstudent.org SAT www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.orgt/testing/sat/calenfees.html

  45. Test Dates ACT www.actstudent.org SAT www.collegeboard.org p://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html Most colleges accept either test. Students can take both. Students are responsible for registering for all test. It is STRONGLY advised to take one of these test for the first time your junior year.

  46. Other Test You May Need • COMPASS-Placement exam required for entrance to two year and technical college. • ASVAB- Aptitude exam required for entrance into the military that determines you eligibility for military jobs.

  47. How do I get to college? • Make a list of potential schools • Compare your profile to the school’s freshman profile • Review each school’s application: • Online application (preferred) • Transcript • Application fees • Recommendations (if needed allow a minimum of ten days) • Counselor Recommendations • Teacher Recommendation Know your application deadlines!

  48. Ways to pay for college… • GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS • Do NOT have to be repaid • Based on specific requirement • LOANS • Need to be repaid after college • WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS • Student has a job on campus • Money earned helps pay for college FINANCIAL AIDE NIGHTS WILL BE HELD DURING THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR Apply for financial through FASFA after January 1st of your senior year. www.fafsa.ed.gov

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