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Druid Hills High School

Druid Hills High School. JUNIOR JARGON & CONFERENCE. DHHS Guidance Department. Rebecca England (A-C) (678) 874-6327 Rebecca_M_England@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us Darryl Robinson (D- Kh ) (678) 874-6328 Darryl_D_Robinson@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us Nelsonya McAdoo (Ki-Re) (678) 874-6324

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Druid Hills High School

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  1. Druid Hills High School JUNIOR JARGON & CONFERENCE

  2. DHHS Guidance Department • Rebecca England (A-C) (678) 874-6327 Rebecca_M_England@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us • Darryl Robinson (D-Kh) (678) 874-6328 Darryl_D_Robinson@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us • Nelsonya McAdoo (Ki-Re) (678) 874-6324 Nelsonya_McAdoo@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us • Maura Pannier (Rf-Z) (678) 874-6330 Maura_L_Pannier@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us • Susan Buchanan (Secretary) (678) 874-6332 • Michelle Swanson(Registrar) (678) 874-6306

  3. Druid Hills High School Guidance information that will be covered: Graduation requirements College Planning College Credit Now Testing HOPE Scholarship Websites

  4. Graduating from High SchoolStudents are eager to graduate from high school and move on to the next part of their lives. In order to graduate, students in Georgia must: • Select a program of study • Successfully complete the required high school coursework • Pass the Georgia High School Writing Test • Satisfy attendance requirements

  5. Programs of Study Students may choose from the following programs of study. Type of Program of Study Units College Preparatory Seal (CP) 24 Technology/Career Preparatory Seal (TC) 24 *Honors and Distinction Seal (CP) 24 *Must take three years of the same World Language 3.0 core CPA is required ( All Academic classes and World Language) 3.5 cumulative GPA required

  6. Junior College Planning Review graduation requirements and GPA. Attend your junior conference. Review the junior packet.

  7. Gather Information • Explore possible career options. GACollege411.org is a helpful website. • Start gathering information on colleges/technical colleges. • Attend college fairs

  8. College Planning • Compile a list of colleges/technical colleges to which you want to apply. • Visit colleges/technical colleges • Identify information needed to submit the college/technical college application. • Sign up to take the ACT or SAT if you have not done so or if you have not achieved the score you wish.

  9. Additional Information Begin to research scholarships. Check the DHHS Website, scholarship notebook, and additional scholarship websites. Listen to announcements and register for the PTSA Email list serve for college planning and scholarship updates (dhhs.pta@emory.edu).

  10. College Credit Now • Programs that allow students to earn both high school and postsecondary credit or advanced placement credit simultaneously while in high school.

  11. Testing Information • SAT • ACT • PSAT • GHSWT • EOCT

  12. SAT Test Dates

  13. ACT Test Dates

  14. PSAT Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Cost: $14.00 Please register and pay for the exam with Mr. Alexander. The deadline for registration is October 7, 2013. It will be the only opportunity that 11th grade students have to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

  15. GA High School Writing Test • Writing Test September 25-26 • Make Up Writing Test Feb. 26-27

  16. EOCT TESTING • EOCT Week of 12/9/13 • EOCT Week of 5/5/14 Algebra/Geometry/ Statistics, Geometry/ Algebra II/ Statistics, Biology, 9th Lit, Physical Science, Economics, American Lit, and US History

  17. HOPE Scholarship and Eligibility

  18. To Qualify for HOPE • College Preparatory Diploma: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Technical/Career Diploma: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. • At private colleges, HOPE awarded $3,700 for the 2013-2014 academic year. To determine the HOPE Award Amount, please refer to the chart provided at http://GAcollege411.org. during the spring of a student’s senior year. To apply for HOPE a student/parent MUST complete the GSFAPPS and FAFSA form; students are limited on the number of hours they can use HOPE funding For more information contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission www.GAcollege411.org

  19. Zell Miller Scholarship • Georgia residents enrolling in a degree program at an eligible institution • 3.7 GPA • 1200 Combined SAT score (critical reading/math) * • 26 Composite ACT score * • Valedictorian and salutatorian Zell Miller Scholarship will cover tuition at 100% for an academic year. *Test scores must come from a single test sitting.

  20. HOPE Scholarship Changes

  21. HOPE Grant Program -The HOPE Grant provides a percentage of the standard tuition charges from the previous year. -No GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant if entering program. GPA of 3.0 required after attending 30 or 60 semester hours. -Students are limited in the number of hours for HOPE Grant funding.

  22. Great Websites DHHS www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/druidhills Dekalb County Schoolswww.dekalb.k12.ga.us College Board www.collegeboard.org GSFCwww.GACollege411.org

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