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Sequoyah High School. Welcome to the Senior Class Parent Meeting for the Class of 2014. Graduation Requirements. 4 units of English 4 units of Math 4 units of Science(must include Biology & a PH – science) 3 units of Social Studies 1 unit PE/ Health (or 3 units of JROTC )
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Sequoyah High School Welcome to the Senior Class Parent Meeting for the Class of 2014
Graduation Requirements • 4 units of English • 4 units of Math • 4 units of Science(must include Biology & a PH – science) • 3 units of Social Studies • 1 unit PE/ Health (or 3 units of JROTC) • 3 units of required electives • 4 units of miscellaneous electives • Graduation Tests and/ or End of Course Tests • Minimum 23 units needed to graduate
Post Secondary Decisions • College Visits - Students are allowed 2 excused absences per year for visits • PROBE Fairswww.gaprobe.org Local fairs: Tuesday, September 10 – North Point Mall – 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 12 – Town Center Mall – 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 – Cherokee High School – 6 to 8 p.m.
HOPE Scholarship Changes HOPE Scholarship • Students must have a 3.0 GPA graduating from an eligible high school. • Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to keep HOPE. • For the academic year starting Fall 2011, the HOPE amount is capped at 90 percent of the current tuition rate at USG institutions. • http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/hope_award_amounts.pdf
Zell Miller Scholarship • Student must have a 3.7 GPA graduating from an eligible high school. • Students must have a combined 1200 SAT score (critical reading/ math only) or a 26 Composite ACT score. These test scores must come from a single test sitting. • Students must maintain a 3.3 GPA in college to keep the Zell Miller scholarship. A valedictorian and salutatorian from each high school will be eligible to receive the Zell Miller Scholarship without consideration of the GPA or ACT/SAT requirements. Zell Miller Scholarship will cover tuition at 100% for an academic year. Students who drop below the college 3.3 GPA can earn Regular HOPE if their GPA remains at 3.0 or above.
HOPE Information Continued: For Both Regular HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship • Book and fee allowances have been eliminated. • Remedial classes are not covered by the HOPE scholarship. • Eligible students can continue to receive HOPE scholarship until they have attempted a maximum of 127 semester hours. • Students who lose HOPE or the Zell Miller scholarship at an established checkpoint will have a single chance to regain HOPE or the Zell Miller scholarship. • Students who do not qualify for Zell Miller upon graduation will never be eligible for this scholarship
HOPE Grant • HOPE Grant is for students seeking a technical certificate or diploma • HOPE Grant pays for a percentage of tuition and fees for students. The amount is determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) and is subject to change yearly • HOPE Grant is available to high school graduates in Georgia regardless of GPA • https://secure.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/HOPE_Program/Georgia_s_HOPE_Grant_Program.aspx
Scholarship Information • Scholarship information can be found on the SHS Student Services website. • Free scholarship search site located at www.fastweb.com • Contact post-secondary institution Financial Aid office for available scholarships. • Check out parent or student employers, churches, clubs or civic organizations for scholarship opportunities. • Financial Aid workshop to be held at Sequoyah on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. • Notify counseling office of any scholarships that are accepted.
Applying to College • Check the college/ university website for admission requirements and due dates for applications. • Transcript request forms are in counseling office or can be downloaded on Student Services website. • Allow at least 2 weeks for transcripts and counselor/teacher recommendations to be processed. • Colleges will provide “Freshman Profile” information for previous year admission averages. Check the websites.
Admission Deadlines College Priority/ Early Final UGA October 15 Jan. 15 GA Tech October 15 Jan. 10 UNGA November 15 July 1 UWGA June 1 Kennesaw May 10 GA Southern April 1 May 1 GCSU November 1 April 1
College Entrance Exams SAT ACT www.actstudent.org Dates: Sept. 21, 2013 – SHS October 26, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 – SHS Feb. 8, 2014– SHS April 12, 2014 June 14, 2014 • www.collegeboard.org • Dates: October 5, 2013– SHS November 2, 2013 Dec. 7, 2013 – SHS Jan. 25, 2014 – SHS March 8, 2014 June 7, 2014
Transcript Requests Students may send official transcripts in 2 ways: Students may fill out the Official Transcript Request Form located in student services. A $2.00 fee is required for each transcript requested. Please allow 2 to 3 days to process the request. Students may send a transcript electronically through GAcollege411 for FREE to post-secondary schools in Georgia.
GA College 411 Advantages • Up to date college entrance requirements for colleges nationwide • Access the application for GSFAPPS or FAFSA • Send transcripts to GA colleges for free • Access to current GPA info • Access to latest HOPE GPA • Create a resume • Free test prep for the SAT or ACT
Recommendation Requests • Students are encouraged to complete the Recommendation Request Form (located in Student Services) • Allow 2 weeks for counselors or teachers to complete recommendation forms/ letters. • Many colleges now have electronic recommendation forms available – please check the institutions websites for this option.
Final Thoughts • Yearbook Issues- Mr. Michael Dayton – michael.dayton@cherokee.k12.ga.us • Senior Project Information – Mrs. Elaine Dasher http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/sequoyah-hs/sproject/default.aspx • HOPE Info- www.gsfc or www.gacollege411.org • Current HOPE GPA- www.gacollege4111.org • Sending Transcripts- $2.00 each student services office • Scholarships- SHS Student Services website, PSO Financial Aid Offices, ww.gacollege411.org, www.fastweb.com, civic, religious or work related opportunities • Report Accepted Scholarships to Student Services via Scholarship Information Form.