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Welcome to the 11 th grade parent meeting

Welcome to the 11 th grade parent meeting. Introductions. Mr. Joe Brasfield , Ware County High School Principal Dorrie Jones, Chaps Counselor Mr. Bert Smith, Academy Principal Loretta Coar , Time Counselor Ms. Stacey Lutz, Academy Principal Jewell Sharpe, Ware A & M Counselor

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Welcome to the 11 th grade parent meeting

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  1. Welcome to the 11th grade parent meeting

  2. Introductions • Mr. Joe Brasfield, Ware County High School Principal • Dorrie Jones, Chaps Counselor • Mr. Bert Smith, Academy Principal • Loretta Coar, Time Counselor • Ms. Stacey Lutz, Academy Principal • Jewell Sharpe, Ware A & M Counselor • Mr. Harold McClain, Academy Principal • Sharon Barrow, Cornerstone Counselor • Mr. David Hitt, Academy Principal • Susan Zeigler, Graduation Coach

  3. ATTENDANCEThe mission of the Ware County Attendance Protocol is to improve student attendance, decrease student tardiness and early dismissal, raise student achievement, foster parent/student responsibility, and provide home support with the ultimate goal of ensuring quality learning for all. Therefore, attendance is crucial for all students.

  4. ATTENDANCE • Students who miss five or more UNEXCUSED absences in one semester will lose credit for the course and if they drive to school, they will lose their parking permit. • If your child is absence, please send a note within 3 days. • Students 12 and older who miss 10 UNEXCUSED days can • be referred to Ware County Juvenile Court. • TAADRA

  5. What does it take to Graduate from Ware County High School?

  6. Graduation Requirements Georgia High School Graduation Tests Students must pass all five parts: Writing Science Social Studies Math Language Arts Students begin taking test in the 11th grade. Ga. Writing Test is Sept. 29th Each student must pass all 5 areas of the Georgia High School Graduation Test and meet all requirements for attendance and units of credit to participate in the graduation ceremony.

  7. GraduationRequirements • Earn At Least 28 Credits • Previous Magnet Students Must • Earn At Least 25 Credits

  8. Required Courses for the class of 2012 (11th grade) Computer Applications Freshmen Seminar Health and Personal Fitness or 3 JROTC courses 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Science 4 Math (Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 & Math 4 or AP Calculus) 3 courses in a pathway Foreign Language - if planning to attend a 4-year college in the University System of Georgia.

  9. CHAPS AcademyGator Pathways • Culinary Arts Career • Nutrition & Science Career • Education & Teaching Career • Forestry/Natural Resources Career *JROTC is open to all students.

  10. TIME AcademyGator Pathways • Interactive Media Career • Engineering Career • Small Business Development Career • Law & Justice Career • Agriscience Career *JROTC is open to all students.

  11. Ware A & M AcademyGator Pathways • Agriculture Mechanics Career • HealthCare Career • Medical Services Career • Metals Career *JROTC is open to all students.

  12. AP Gator Pathway Human Geography Psychology World History Calculus US History English 11 English 12 Environmental Science Art Biology *JROTC is open to all students.

  13. Fine Arts Gator Pathway • Visual Art • Band • Chorus • Drama *JROTC is open to all students.

  14. Foreign Languages Gator Pathway • Spanish 1 • Spanish 2 • Spanish 3 *JROTC is open to all students. **Students who plan to attend any 4-year institution in the University System of Georgia must have successfully completed 2 semesters of the same foreign language.

  15. Majors & Minors? • AP, Fine Arts and Foreign Language Pathways may be taken in any Academy. • A student who is interested in attending medical school, may choose an AP Pathway (major) and select a minor in the Therapeutic Nursing Pathway. This ensures that the most rigorous core academic courses are completed along with obtaining practical, hands-on, relevant work experience. This marries academics with career passion!

  16. Recovery Programs After School (Monday-Thursday) 3:45pm – 5:45pm Saturday School (Saturday Only) 8am – 11am

  17. Parent Portal Contact Your Academy Secretary for Your Parent Activation Key

  18. EQ- What does it take to graduate from Ware County High School? • Daily Attendance • Successful completion of classes - at least 28 units (25 units for former Magnet students) • Pass all 5 areas of the GHSGT

  19. PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test • The PSAT is a good preparation for the SAT. • Identifies AP potential • Scholarship opportunities for juniors such as National Merit Scholarships • It is highly recommended that 11th graders take this test to be eligible for National Merit Scholarships and other scholarships depending on your scores. • The PSAT will be administrated on Wednesday, October 13th during the school day.

  20. SATSCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST • Measures critical reading (200-800) • Measures reasoning/ problem solving (200-800) • Measures writing skills (200-800) • The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. • It is a 3-hour-and-45-minute test.

  21. ACT • The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. • The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. Students take the ACT Writing Test only if required by that college(s). • It takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete with breaks (or just over four hours if students are taking the Writing Test).

  22. Non-Instructional Trips Juniors must follow guidelines in order to receive an NI (excused absence) when visiting colleges or technical schools. Juniors are limited to 3 one-day visits a year. The same will apply during the senior year.

  23. Accel/Joint EnrollmentMove On When Ready High School/College Options

  24. Hope Scholarship Minimum 3.0 GPA Average all Academic Courses Used at 2 year and 4 year colleges Book Allowance Males 18 and older must be registered with Selective Services

  25. Hope Calculation Old WayNew Way 79 2.0 81 3.0 160/2 = Eligible 5/2 = 2.5 Ineligible

  26. Hope Grant • Used at Technical Colleges • Must have a high school diploma or GED • Must be a Georgia resident • Book Allowance • Males 18 and older must be registered with Selective Services

  27. What if you are not going to college? Explore other options • Military- ASVAB Test: February 10, 2011 • Work Force- Work Ready Ware: March 2011

  28. Websites to Visit • www.collegeboard.com • www.fastweb.com • www.blackstudentfund.com • www.fastaid.com • www.collegequest.com • www.chase.com/educationfirst • www.careercruising.com

  29. GACollege411.org • Career Planning • High School Planning • College Planning • Financial Aid Planning

  30. Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC) • Georgia PIRC www.georgiapirc.net • U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov

  31. Questions Comments Closure

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