Brookwood High School Senior Parent Night 2020

1. Brookwood High School Senior Parent Night 2020

2. Set . . . Pursue . . . Reach . . . Welcome parents/guardians and BHS Class of 2020!

3. Oh, how time flies That was then . . . This is now . . .

4. Helping students take the next step into their future can make you feel like this . . . But no need to fear, Brookwood HS counselors are here to help students set, pursue, and reach their goals!

5. Agenda • Graduation requirements • Planning for life after Brookwood HS

6. Who is your child’s counselor? Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name • A - Co Ms. Medlin • Cp - Ht Dr. Benton • Hu - Me Mrs. Battles • Mf - Sa Mrs. Linderman • Sb - Z Mr. Blair • College/Career Dr. Dehnke • 9/10th Grade, A - M Mrs. Settles • 9/10th Grade, N - Z Mrs. Isom 11th/12th Assistant Principals - Erin Goodman, Ryan Hanick

7. Senior Review • Who? – Anyone who is planning on graduating in December 2019, Spring or Summer 2020 • When? – September -October • How? – Guided Study with a counselor • During the Senior Review in Guided Study, your child and his/her counselor will discuss graduation requirements and postsecondary plans. A copy of your child’s application for graduation will be mailed to you in November.

8. A student must have 23 credits in order to graduate HS Those credits must generally include the following: • 4 LA • 4 Math • 4 Science • 1 Health/PE • 3 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Political Systems) • 3 Electives (Fine Art/Technology/Foreign Language) • 4 additional electives ALL course requirements must be completed in order to participate in the graduation ceremony!

9. If students have failed a required class, it is their responsibility to: • Check on grades • Contact a counselor to determine options • Review School Plus options • Brookwood Credit Recovery (60-69) • Phoenix • Community Schools • Review online options like www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com

10. SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS • Mrs. Erin Thompson (Trailer D) Your child will see her about graduation events, such as: • Senior Picnic • Graduation announcements, robes, and accessories • Graduation Ceremony

11. Life after Brookwood

12. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES • Bachelor’s Degrees • Public Colleges/Universities • Private Colleges/Universities • Admissions Requirements • SAT and/or ACT for entrance exam • May require letters of recommendation

13. Admissions statistics from three largest research universities in Georgia from Middle 50% Core GPA: A Ave SAT: 1400-1530 ACT: 31-34 AP/IB: 8-13 Middle 50%Core GPA: 3.95-4.20SAT(CR+M+W): 1300-1460ACT: 30-34 AP/IB: 6-10 Middle 50% Core GPA: 3.2-3.7 SAT(CR+M): 1020-1230 ACT: 20-25

14. TWO-YEAR COLLEGES • Associate Degrees • Public • Private • Entrance Exams Vary • Accuplacer • ACT or SAT • Transfer to a four-year college *Most, if not all, two-year colleges now require two years of the same F.L. Contact the colleges for specific information.

15. Two-year colleges BHS students most frequently apply to are: University of North Georgia, Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee Georgia State University Perimeter College • Public, liberal arts college/university • Two-year programs at the above-mentioned locations. At the completion of the associate program, a student may transition into a bachelor’s degree program within the University of North Georgia. • Rolling Admissions, Selection based on SAT/ACT scores and high school performance • Enrollment: 8,000 Typically requires two years of the same F.L. • Public, liberal arts college • Rolling Admissions, 2.0 or higher and SAT/ACT/Accuplacer • Enrollment: 21,000 * requires two years of the same F.L.

16. TECHNICAL COLLEGES Programs • Degree • Certificate or Diploma • Accuplacer Exam for Degree Program • No SAT/ACT Gwinnett Technical College offers more than 50 programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.

17. MILITARY • Opportunities • Training • Education • Travel • Policies/Expectations/Commitment • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)—Sept 11th or Spring 2020, sign up in A1. • Scholarships • Must be a high school graduate, no GED

18. ENTERING THE WORK FORCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL CAREER INFORMATION • www.gafutures.org • www.gcic.peachnet.edu College and Career Room • DVD Library • Books • Dictionary of Occupational Titles • Occupational Outlook Handbook

19. The College Application Process • The Application • Application Fees • Transcripts • Letter of Recommendation • College Visits • Financial Planning

20. How many schools should my child apply to? • “Dream School” • Likely—a pretty good chance of getting in • Safety—a sure thing for admission and cost • Ultimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. However, the recommendation is that they consider applying to one to two schools in each category.

21. College Applications • Sources • College Admissions Office • College web site • BHS College and Career Room • www.gafutures.org • When • “the early bird….?” • Deadlines

22. Applying Early? Early decision and early action plans allow students to apply early (usually by October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January. Early Decision versus Early Action • Early decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. Exception - ED is not binding after financial aid is offered, if the cost of admission is not affordable (usually a 2 week window to notify school). • Example Emory University • Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means students receive an early response but do not have to commit to the college until the college’s posted response deadline. • Example: University of Georgia • Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are applying to if you are applying early.

23. “OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT” • GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES • FREE Online through www.gafutures.org (NOT available for Final Transcript after Graduation). • OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES • Out of State schools cannot accept transcripts through Ga Futures. • You can now pay for transcripts on MyPaymentsPlus! Transcripts are $5.00 per copy. Click “Make a payment-->School Fees -->Transcript” • Counseling will receive an email with your transcript order and will have it ready for you to pick up in 1-2 school days. • Student must stamp, address, and mail sealed envelope.

24. FINAL TRANSCRIPT • Final Transcripts show proof of graduation. • Final Transcripts cannot be sent through GaFutures. • Final Transcripts must be signed/sealed by Brookwood. Final Transcript must be mailed by you! • Seniors will order Final Transcripts in May. • Transcripts are $5.00 per copy. • Pay on MyPayments Plus! Just log in to your MPP account and Click “Make a payment-->School Fees -->Transcript” • Can’t access MyPaymentsPlus? Bring $5 to the college/career room in May for Final Transcripts. • Seniors can pick up their official, final transcripts from Brookwood on or after June 1st.

25. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS/TESTS • S.A.T. I (reasoning tests) • A.C.T. • S.A.T. II (subject area tests) • T.O.E.F.L. • AccuPlacer • Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT) • Armed Services Vocational Battery Aptitude (ASVAB)

26. Letters of Recommendation • Letters of recommendation are written only when requested • Find the Student/Parent/Teacher Brag forms online at www.brookwoodcounseling.com • Student and parent will complete the forms online located on the BHS counseling website. Once completed, they will be available for the counselor to access. Teacher recommendation forms are to be given directly to the teacher. Brag Sheets • Plan ahead – Your child must allowtwo weeks for his/her counselor to complete his/her letter of recommendation • The student’s part of the application is expected to be completed beforehand.

27. THE LETTER OR EMAIL ARRIVES. . . . • ACCEPTED! (Hooray) • Send deposits • Check the school website for deadline • Celebrate! • Wait-listed • Don’t panic • Evaluate back-up plan • Denied— • It’ll be okay • Go to back-up plan

28. Paying for College

29. Types of Scholarship • Scholarships • Academic • Special talents • Special circumstances • Grants • Generally don’t require repayment • Based on financial need • Federal Pell Grant Program • Loans • Subsidized, unsubsidized, and private

30. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS • Student registers at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Student requests a transcript through Dr Dehnke in the college/career room. • Student sends S.A.T./A.C.T. scores to NCAA Clearinghouse, scores must be sent directly from the testing service • Student and family should review NCAA policies and procedures and GPA/Course Requirements

31. Want more information about financial aid? Attend Financial Aid Night, Sept. 19th at 6:00 p.m. Brookwood High School Commons

32. Mark Your Calendar PROBE College Fair at Brookwood • September 4th -6:00-8:00 PM – Brookwood High School • September 11th -6:00-8:00 PM – Infinite Energy Center

33. Sources of Information from BHS Counseling Department • BHS Counseling Dept. website at www.brookwoodcounseling.com • The Tack Room • Subscribe at school website -> “Bronco eNews” -> “Join Our Mailing List”

34. HELPFUL WEB SITES • Brookwood HS Counseling Department • www.brookwoodcounseling.com • Brookwood High School • www.brookwoodhighschool.net • College Board/S.A.T. • www.sat.collegeboard.com • A.C.T. • www.ACTstudent.org • Commons Application: • www.commonapp.org

35. HELPFUL WEB SITES, CONT’D • Online applications for colleges in Georgia and much more • www.gafutures.org • Georgia Student Finance Commission (H.O.P.E.) • www.gsfc.org • Free application for Federal Student Aid • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

36. Ready, Set, Go! Thank you for attending tonight’s Senior Parent Meeting. We appreciate your time, and look forward to working with you and your children as they take the next steps into their future. ☺