1. Parent Meeting October 28 th, 2014 CLASS OF 2015

2. WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING RIGHT NOW? It’s all about you and your senior Their future career – college, military, work force 4 year degree/technical college diploma or certificate Researching colleges (4 year or technical) that have your major Ultimately, this is a decision made by your family

3. COLLEGE VISITS….. 2 college visits per student during high school Does not count as an absence Must complete permission slip before visit (preferably several days in advance with Mrs. King/Attendance) Must bring verification from college

4. Research Universities Georgia Institute of Technology 20,207 Georgia Regents University 8,260 Georgia State University 30,780 University of Georgia 33,321 Regional Universities Georgia Southern University 19,172 Kennesaw State University 23,346 University of West Georgia 11,179 Valdosta State University 11,265 State Universities Albany State University 3,917 Armstrong Atlantic State Univ 6,657 Clayton State University 6,976 Columbus State University 7,851 Fort Valley State University 2,840 Georgia College & State Univ 6,281 Georgia Southwestern St Univ 2,596Savannah State University 4,560 Southern Polytechnic St Univ 6,238 University of North Georgia 14,613 State Colleges Abraham Baldwin Ag College 3,132 ATL Metropolitan St College 2,957 Bainbridge State College 2,494 College of Coastal Georgia 2,839 Dalton State College 4,466 Darton State College 5,296 East Georgia State College 2,618 Georgia Gwinnett College 9,865 Georgia Highlands College 5,228 Georgia Perimeter College 21,312 Gordon State College 3,785 Middle Georgia State College 7,661 South Georgia State College 2,406 Spring 2014 Enrollment University System of GA

5. TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

6. GA colleges use online applications www.gacollege411.org www.gacollege411.org Common Application Application fees $20-$60+, coursework, GPA, driver’s license number, honors, awards, essays, test scores, recommendations, etc. Send SAT/ACT scores directly from College Board or ACT Send CHS transcript Send GNTC transcript Résumé for letters of recommendation Check admission deadlines on college websites COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

7. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY Students must graduate from high school with a 3.0 GPA as calculated by GSFC Meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements Be a legal resident of Georgia Be registered with Selective Service, if required Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college Not be in default or owe a refund due on a student financial aid program Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990 Must maintain 3.0 GPA in college May regain HOPE one time Pays approximately 80% of tuition only Pays $1910 per semester at private institutions if full time

8. ZELL MILLER SCHOLAR PROGRAM Must graduate with an academic grade point average of at least 3.7 as calculated by GSFC Must receive a score of at least 1200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT score of at least 26 Last test date must be before graduation Must maintain a 3.3 GPA in college & can regain one time Pays 100% of tuition at public institutions $2110 at private institutions per semester if full time

9. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP GPA includes all academic classes Grades will be stripped of weights by GSFC 3 points for Honors classes 5 points for AP classes Example: Class WtdGrade 4.0 scale Strip Weight New Grade Grade for GSFC Honors Eng 9 92 4.0 -389 3.0 AP Eng 11 92 4.0 -587 3.5

10. TUITION & FEES……….. Based on full time course load (12 credit hours) CollegeTuitionFeesTotal for year University of Georgia$4295 per semester$1123 per semester$10,836 Dalton State College$1196 per semester$ 476 per semester$ 3,344 Kennesaw State Univ$2039.16 per semester$ 917 per semester$ 5,912.32 Univ of West Georgia$2039.16 per semester$ 929 per semester$ 5,936.32 Georgia NW Tech$1068 per semester$ 269 per semester$ 2,674

11. HOPE GRANT ELIGIBILITY – TECHNICAL COLLEGES Georgia's HOPE Grant is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma in GA Technical Colleges Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility Additional grants in amounts up to $500 in critical need areas: Commercial truck driving, practical nursing, welding, and others Zell Miller Grant – 3.5 at the end of semester – pays for 100% of tuition. Refund to you - retroactively

12. GA APPLY TO COLLEGE DAY - CHS Thursday, November 6 th – Media, College & Career Center Admissions Counselors from Dalton State, GA NW Tech College, Reinhardt College, & Chattahoochee Tech will be in attendance to help our seniors apply Many colleges waive application fees on this day Parents are welcomed to come – will email homeroom rotation times

13. SCHOLARSHIPS Start working on this now! www.gacollege411.org www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org www.fastweb.com www.collegeconfidential.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.gcic.peachnet.edu Institutional scholarships - check your college’s website! Parent/student emails and posted on CHS website Local scholarships become available next spring

14. FINANCIAL AID – U.S. DEPT OF ED We’re not ready for this yet……… Based on your 2014 taxes FAFSA for the 2015-2016 school year will open in January 2015 www.fafsa.gov Parent meetings – Feb 19 th, and TBA Activates HOPE

15. SECOND SEMESTER Work Based Learning Dr. Hayes ACCEL/College classes Mrs. Moyer SAT or ACT scores Can take ASSET

16. GRADUATION – THINGS TO TAKE CARE OF Order cap and gown: www.gabalfour.comwww.gabalfour.com Caps and gowns must be ordered via website. This is a requirement to participate in the CHS graduation ceremony. Your seniors received packets last Thursday containing information about caps and gowns as well as graduation announcements and additional products November 12 th Graduation fee: $65

17. SECOND SEMESTER DATES OF IMPORTANCE January 20 th – Class of 2015 parent meeting with Mr. Green February 19 th – FAFSA/HOPE meeting February 25 th – ASVAB May 4 th – May 15 th – AP exams May 19 th – Honors Night May 28 th and May 29 th – Graduation practice May 29 th – Graduation at 8:00 p.m.

18. REQUIREMENTS FOR ATHLETES Colleges are affiliated with associations that have their own rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements. Check websites for basic eligibility guidelines for NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA

19. OUR CONTACT INFORMATION Kendra Arnold Guidance Counselor & AP Coordinator arnoldk@calhounschools.org 706-602-6779 Senior Remind 101 Text @jackets 12 to (517) 459-0047 Debra Moyer College Counselor & Dual Enrollment Coordinator moyerd@calhounschools.org 706-602-6620

20. QUESTIONS & EMAIL COLLECTION!