1. Class of 2015 Columbia High School
WELCOME
TO YOUR
SOPHMORE
CONFERENCE!!
Class of 2015
Columbia High School

2. Who is your school counselor?
Derrick Evans/
He does not bite
You are not always in trouble when he sends for you
There may not be an academic issue when he sends for you
He may just want to check and see how you are doing (socially, emotionally, behaviorally, or academically)

3. How do I plan for my future?
Essential Question
How do I plan for my future?

4. Important Information!
The Val and Sal are selected by DeKalb County based on 1st semester grades of the Senior year.
The Star Student is selected based on the highest SAT scores received by December of the Senior year.
Colleges will still look at 2nd semester grades of the Senior year, and they can change the status of your acceptance letter

5. Let’s talk about… Reading your transcript
STEPS TO REACHING GOAL
Reading your transcript
Knowing where you stand with graduation requirements
Knowing your HOPE status
Finding information on careers
Finding careers that match your interests
Learning what type of training is needed for careers

6. Transcript Check Find your GPA Find the number of credits earned
Make sure all credits earned (including middle school credits) are on your transcript
Check your transcript against the graduation requirements

7. PLEASE ATTEND !!
We are no longer allowed to place students in core classes they have failed
Students can attend summer school or take courses online through DeKalb Online Academy

8. What classes count for HOPE?
All classes that begin with the following numbers…
23.x English
27.x Mathematics
26.x Science
40.x Science
45.x Social Studies
60.x Foreign Language

9. HOPE rigor requirements for class of 2015
Students must pass 2 courses from the following types of courses:
Advanced Math
Advanced Science
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Foreign Language

10. Is there HOPE for me?
VISIT:

11. Clearinghouse
Students must be cleared in order to play collegiate sports
Students must register, pay fee, send SAT/ACT test scores, and transcripts in order to qualify
A certain GPA must meet a certain score on ACT/SAT (Sliding Scale)
Have no worry!! I will help you with this process!!

12. SAT/Scholastic Aptitude Test
Tests verbal and math skills in 6 sections
3 hours in length
Multiple choice plus a grid-in section on the math portion
College Board does not recommend a student to take the official SAT until the 2nd semester of their 11th grade school year
Does not test grammar or spelling

13. ACT/American College Testing
Tests English, math, reading, and science reasoning in 4 subtests
2 hours and 55 minutes in length
All multiple choice/does have a writing portion that’s optional
Heavy focus on grammar; does not test spelling or vocabulary
ACT does not recommend a student to take the official test until the 2nd semester of their 11th grade school year

14. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test
Skills based test; does not mean that you will join the military
Highly recommended that you take the test during your junior or senior year