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Junior Parent Meeting Class of 2015 August 22, 2013 Etowah High School

Junior Parent Meeting Class of 2015 August 22, 2013 Etowah High School. Junior Parent Meeting. Class of 2015. WELCOME. Mr. Bob Van Alstyne Assistant Principal. Etowah High School Administration. Principal Mr. Keith L. Ball Assistant Principals Mr. Bob Van Alstyne (A – C)

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Junior Parent Meeting Class of 2015 August 22, 2013 Etowah High School

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  1. Junior Parent Meeting Class of 2015August 22, 2013Etowah High School Junior Parent Meeting Class of 2015

  2. WELCOME Mr. Bob Van Alstyne Assistant Principal

  3. Etowah High School Administration Principal Mr. Keith L. Ball Assistant Principals Mr. Bob Van Alstyne (A – C) Ms. Tonya Sebring (D – H) Ms. Penny Valle (I – M) Mr. Dan Snipes (N – S) Dr. Amanda Ruiz (T – Z)

  4. Etowah High School Counseling Department Ms. Jessica Whitley (A – C) 11th Grade Activities Ms. Amanda Findlay (D – H) 12th Grade Activities Ms. Lisa Shull (I – M) 9th Grade Activities Ms. Amy Hinsley (N – S) 10th Grade Activities Ms. Kelly Brangan (T – Z) Lead Counselor Counseling Office Secretaries Ms. Jan Hildebrandt Ms. Cindy Umberger Registrar Ms. Dana Dotson

  5. Etowah High School PTSA Ms. Cathy Wallner PTSA President

  6. B.A.L.D. Eagle Program Ms. Penny Valle Assistant Principal

  7. Attendance Policy • Excused Absences (parent/guardian, doctor, etc.) must be handled in the attendance office within 5 days of returning to school. • 7 or more absences (excused/unexcused/OSS) per semester per class will result in NOT receiving credit for the course. • Appeals are automatically generated for students with passing grades. NOTE: The State of Georgia will revoke the driver’s license of any student with 10 or more unexcused absences.

  8. From the Counseling Office Ms. Jessica Whitley Lead 11th Grade Counselor

  9. Housekeeping • Make sure student transcript is up to date from summer school and online credits. • Verify student’s social security number to ensure timely HOPE processing. • Verify contact information such as mailing address, phone numbers and email address.

  10. Family Portal • Don’t forget that you have access to your student’s grades, attendance and schedule. • Problems/Troubleshooting: • Email: parentsupport@cherokee.k12.ga.us • Please include: • Your name • Student’s name • School student is attending

  11. Promotion to 12th Grade In order to be placed in a Senior Homeroom next year, Fall 2014, students must have earned the following credits prior to the beginning of senior year. 17 Total Units of credit that must include: 3 units of English 3 units of Math 2 units of Science 1 unit of Social Studies *Students must be on grade level to be eligible for parking pass

  12. Class of 2015Graduation Requirements Elective CourseRequirements • 1 Unit of Health (.5) & Personal Fitness (.5) • 3 Units of Required Electives • Any combination of Foreign Language, Fine Art or Career/Technical courses • 4 Units of Misc. Electives • 23 Total Units Required Core Course Requirements • 4 Units of English • Must include 9th Lit & Am. Lit • 4 Units of Math • Must include Math I & Math II • 4 Units of Science • Must include Biology & Physical Science OR Physics • 3 Units of Social Studies • World History, U.S. History & Gov’t & Econ

  13. Credit Recovery Options Summer School • Recover 1 credit max • 3-4 Weeks in June • 8:00 – 4:00 M-F • $200.00 per ½ credit Online Options (BYU, GAVS, etc.) • See Counselor for options • Must get advanced approval • Cost can vary by program TAA (Teachers As Advisors) • Pass or Fail • Attendance is required • ½ elective credit earned in May Credit Connect (AM & PM) • APEX computer based program • 7:00 am – 8:00 am, M – Th (18 wks) • 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, M – Th (9 wks) • $200.00 per ½ credit Polaris Evening Program (PEP) • Recover .5 credit per quarter • 2 hr classes @ Woodstock HS • 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 start times • $200.00 per ½ credit Retake class during school day • No cost involved • May delay graduation

  14. Class of 2015Graduation Testing Requirements • Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test • No exceptions, all students must take and pass • End-of-course test • Must take the test but not required to pass; however, the EOCT test is worth 20% of the final average for the course.

  15. Critical Decisions to Make • Classes and Grades • Standardized Tests • College Planning • Career Research

  16. Classes & Grades • If applying early action, the junior year is the last full year of grades that admissions officers will review when making an acceptance decision. • Stick to a rigorous schedule of courses, including some advanced-placement (AP) or other honors level classes.

  17. Standardized Tests • PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test); measures critical reading, math problem-solving and writing skills. • Wednesday, October 16, 2013 • Test is paid for by Etowah High School • Good indicator and excellent preparation for the SAT that you will need to take in the spring of junior year. • PSAT score from junior year may qualify a student for a select group of merit scholarships • One of the first opportunities student has to begin requesting college information.

  18. Which test is best for me?SAT/ACT Comparisons • Both are nationally administered and are used to help colleges evaluate applicants.  • ACT is more of an achievement test with four core sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) and an optional Writing section.  • The SAT is essentially a three-part aptitude test (Reading, Math, Writing) • Most colleges will accept either test. Refer to the ACT/SAT Comparison handout for more detailed information.

  19. ACT/SAT • SAT Test Dates • October 5, 2013 (EHS) • November 2, 2013 • December 7, 2013 (EHS) • January 25, 2014 (EHS) • March 8, 2014 (EHS) • May 3, 2014 • June 7, 2014 (EHS) • ACT Test Dates • September 21, 2013 • October 26, 2013 (EHS) • December 14, 2013 • February 8, 2014 (EHS) • April 12, 2014 (EHS) • June 14, 2014 (EHS) Princeton Review ACT Prep Course coming to EHS, more info to come!

  20. Important Test Dates Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test (GHSWT) Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) (PSAT scores from junior year are the only scores that will qualify you for the National Merit Qualifying Scholarship Program) December 9 – 13, 2013 Fall Semester End of Course Tests (EOCT) May 5 – 16, 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams Spring Semester End of Course Tests (EOCT)

  21. College Planning Junior year is THE time to get organized! • Visit www.gacollege411.org • This website provides direct links to in-state and out-of-state colleges (along with a host of essential information for making decisions about your path after high school). • Get familiar with admission deadlines and entrance requirements for your schools of choice. • Start narrowing your list!

  22. Dual Enrollment Program • Opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school • Does not count towards your total HOPE allowance • Classes are held at the college • Dual Enrollment Workshop on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 6:30pm in EHS Auditorium

  23. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships HOPE Scholarship requirements: • 3.0 academic GPA from an eligible Georgia high school. • Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to remain eligible. • HOPE amount is capped at ~90% of the previous years tuition rate Zell Miller Scholarship requirements: • 3.7 academic GPA from an eligible Georgia high school. • Combined 1200 on the critical reading and math sections of the SAT or • 26 ACT Composite score • The valedictorian and salutatorian from each high school may receive the Zell Miller Scholarship regardless of their GPA or SAT/ACT scores. Etowah High School does NOT calculate the HOPE GPA! You must log-in to your gacollege411 account to access your official HOPE GPA

  24. Career Research • Your career choice(s) may have a big impact on the list of potential colleges you consider, so it's important to at least try narrowing down career possibilities. • How do you discover possible career paths? Conduct research and take some career assessment tests. • www.gacollege411.org • www.careercruising.com • Participation in the TAA (Teachers as Advisors) activities on Wednesday will assist with this.

  25. Governor’s Honors Program • Free summer program held on campus at Valdosta State University • The best and the brightest students from across the state compete for a limited number of spots in academic, career/technical and fine arts areas • 10th and 11th graders must be nominated to apply and go through the interview/audition process

  26. Post High School Options • 4 Year Colleges and Universities • Associates and Bachelors Degrees • 2 Year Colleges/Junior Colleges • Associates degrees and certificates • Technical Schools • Associates degrees, technical certificates and diplomas • Apprenticeships • On the job training • Military/Armed Services • On the job training • Financial assistance for college • Work Force • On the job training

  27. Thank You&Good Night Mr. Keith L. Ball Etowah High School Principal

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