Senior Information Night

1. Senior Information Night Class of 2015 LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL

2. Overview • LHS Counselors Staff • REMIND.com • Senior Conferences • Graduation Requirements/Promotion Requirements • Hope Scholarship Requirements • Credit Recovery Options • EOCT Facts • GACollege411.org • SAT/ACT • College search process • NCAA and Student Athletes • Transition to the Senior year

3. LHS Counselors and Staff • Donna Baynes-A-G (10-12 grades) • donna.baynes@clayton.k12.ga.us • Talib Ennaemba- H-P (10-12 grades) • talib.ennaemba@clayton.k12.ga.us • Stephanie Williams- Q-Z(10-12 grades) LEAD COUNSELOR • Stephanie.e.williams@clayton.k12.ga.us • Dr. Catherine Roberts-9th grade counselor • catherine.roberts@clayton.k12.ga.us

4. Counseling Support Staff • Diane Hardee- Registrar, SAT/ACT Waivers • Drucilla Lawrence- Withdrawals, Appointments • Maria Greenway-Transcripts, Discipline

5. REMIND • SIGN UP for REMIND • New way to communicate with your counselor via text messages. • Keep up with the latest scholarship announcements and other important deadlines. • TEXT @seniorslh to (404) 620-2771 • Or send an email to seniorslh@mailremind.com • Parents should sign up with their student’s first and last name.

6. How to receive Remind notifications • Students: Text:@seniorslh to (404) 620-2771 • Or email seniorslh@mail.remind.com and reply with your first and last name. • Parents: Text: @lhsprnts15 to (404) 620-2771 • Or email lhsprnts15@mail.remind.com • and reply with your child’s first and last name.

7. How do I see a counselor? • First, g0 to our updated website. Many of your questions can be answered there. • Email your student’s counselor to request an appointment. Parents with appointments have priority! • Sign up for Remind. • Counselors will be out of the office frequently for senior conferences during August and September, so appointments are highly encouraged during this time.

8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 4 units- English • 4 units- Math ( not math support classes) • 4 units-Science • 3 units-Social Studies • 1/2Personal Fitness • ½ credit Health or 3 years • of ROTC. • 7 electives • PASS the Graduation Writing Test • 23-Total Units

9. Specific subjects required for graduation • Language Arts • 9th English, 1oth English, American Lit, 12th grade English • Math • Math I, Math II, Math III, Math IV or higher • Science • Biology, Physical Science/Physics • Social Studies • Economics, US History, World History/World Studies.

10. Grade Level Promotion • Class of 2015 • To be promoted to the 12th grade: • 17 units by August 2014.

11. EOCT FACTS for Class of 2015 • EOCT is 20% of the grade. • If a student fails the EOCT, then the EOCT must be re-taken in the following semester. • If a student fails the course, then the course and the EOCT must be re-taken.

12. HOPE SCHOLARSHIPRIGOR REQUIREMENT (Class of 2015) • Two Carnegie Units of rigorous course work required for Hope and Zell Miller Scholarships. Any • World language (Spanish II, French II and higher) • Science-Chemistry, Physics or AP/IB Science class • English- AP/IB/Dual Enrollment courses • Social Studies- AP/IB/ Dual Enrollment courses • Math-Math III, IV, or AP courses

13. GACollege411.org • Career Exploration • College Search • Dual Enrollment Program Information • Links to SAT and ACT websites • Study guide for EOCT • Links to FAFSA and HOPE scholarship information • Search for scholarships

14. Credit Recovery Options • CCPS 8th period Credit Recovery • Fall and Spring Sessions- Free. Class choices are limited. • Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery • Fall, Spring, Summer Sessions -$45.00 per class • CCPS Open Campus- Need 7.00 credits to attend. Must have your own transportation. Applications are in the counselors’ office. • Distance Learning Programs • Faith Academy-accredited private school • BYU-accredited private distance learning school • NCAA does not accept online or DL credits.

15. SAT TEST DATES • Register online @ www.collegeboard.com • Fee: $52.50 • Test Date: October 11, 2014 • Registration deadline: Sept. 12th • Test Date: November 8, 2014 • Registration deadline: October 9th • LHS school code: 111552

16. ACT Test Dates • Register online @ www.actstudent.org • Test Date: Sept. 13, 2014 • Registration deadline-August 8, 2014 • Test Date: October 25, 2014 • Registration deadline: Sept. 9, 2014 • Registration Fee-$38.00 (ACT only) • Registration Fee- $54.50 (ACT plus Writing) • Lovejoy High code: 111552 • Test Waivers available for student who qualify for free lunch program.

17. How to prepare for college admissions • Take a career interest test. This will help you decide on a career path or college major. (GA College411) • Rigor vs. GPA – Only take higher level classes if you are going to work for A’s and B’s. (For example, it is better to have a 3.0 in regular class than a 2.0 in an AP/Honors class.) • Writing is important! Colleges are evaluating SAT /ACT writing scores. • Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Take a leadership role. • Volunteer work , summer programs and employment count! • Colleges are looking for well rounded students!

18. How to request a transcript • Official transcripts- Complete a request form. • Cost is $3.00 per transcript. • Unofficial transcripts-Sign up for an unofficial. • 2-3 day turnaround time for transcripts. • Request forms are in the counselors’ office.

19. How to read a transcript • Transcript=course history • Any core class with a grade below 70 needs to be re-taken. • Core classes= Language Arts, Science, Social • Studies, Math. • World Language is a core, if a student is planning to attend a 4 year college. • Personal Fitness and Health is required. • 7 electives= CTAE, Fine Arts, PE classes

20. What should I be doing now? • Senior Conferences are held in August and September. You will meet with your counselor and review your credits. A copy of your graduation plan will go home to your parents for signature. • APPLY to 4 colleges or programs ( 1 REACH/2 GOOD FIT/ 1 SAFETY) • Complete a Brag Sheet and make copies. • Request letters of recommendation early. (Give teachers a two week notice. ) Give your teachers a copy of your brag sheet. • Re-take the SAT or ACT and Sat Subject tests if needed. • Be aware of early action and early decision deadlines. • The Common Application may be used to apply to multiple schools.

21. The College Search • College Fairs at various locations throughout the city. • Online Virtual Tours. • Campus visits • Lunchroom visits • Teachers are a great resource too!

22. NCAA and Student Athletes • High school student athletes should register with the NCAA website @ • www.eligibilitycenter.org. • Students must take the SAT or ACT and use 9999 code to have scores reported directly to NCAA. • NCAA will not accept credits from online courses. • See Ms. Williams, LHS Lead Counselor for waiver verification.

23. What do I need to apply to college? • Complete an online application. • Send an official transcript. • Send your SAT or ACT scores directly from the testing agency. • Essay or personal statement • Letters of Recommendation • Mid-term transcript. (Some colleges require this.) • Application fee or fee waiver.

24. Helpful hits to reduce stress • Break large tasks down into small steps. Set a finish date for each task. • Set aside a time once a week to work on applications and scholarships. • Keep a calendar with deadlines. • Keep a notebook with copies of applications, etc.

25. Good Luck Class of 2015!