1. Senior Information Night
Class of 2015
LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL

2. Overview LHS Counselors Staff REMIND.com Senior Conferences
Graduation Requirements/Promotion Requirements
Hope Scholarship Requirements
Credit Recovery Options
EOCT Facts
GACollege411.org
SAT/ACT
College search process
NCAA and Student Athletes
Transition to the Senior year

3. LHS Counselors and Staff
Donna Baynes- A-G (10-12 grades)
Talib Ennaemba- H-P (10-12 grades)
Stephanie Williams- Q-Z (10-12 grades) LEAD COUNSELOR
Dr. Catherine Roberts-9th grade counselor

4. Counseling Support Staff
Diane Hardee- Registrar, SAT/ACT Waivers
Drucilla Lawrence- Withdrawals, Appointments
Maria Greenway-Transcripts, Discipline

5. REMIND SIGN UP for REMIND
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Keep up with the latest scholarship announcements and other important deadlines.
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Parents should sign up with their student’s first and last name.

6. How to receive Remind notifications
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7. How do I see a counselor?
First, g0 to our updated website. Many of your questions can be answered there.
your student’s counselor to request an appointment. Parents with appointments have priority!
Sign up for Remind.
Counselors will be out of the office frequently for senior conferences during August and September, so appointments are highly encouraged during this time.

8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 units- English
4 units- Math ( not math support classes)
4 units-Science
3 units-Social Studies
1/2Personal Fitness
½ credit Health or 3 years
of ROTC.
7 electives
PASS the Graduation Writing Test
23-Total Units

9. Specific subjects required for graduation
Language Arts
9th English, 1oth English, American Lit, 12th grade English
Math
Math I, Math II, Math III, Math IV or higher
Science
Biology, Physical Science/Physics
Social Studies
Economics, US History, World History/World Studies.

10. Grade Level Promotion Class of 2015 To be promoted to the 12th grade:
17 units by August 2014.

11. EOCT FACTS for Class of 2015 EOCT is 20% of the grade.
If a student fails the EOCT, then the EOCT must be re-taken in the following semester.
If a student fails the course, then the course and the EOCT must be re-taken.

12. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP RIGOR REQUIREMENT (Class of 2015)
Two Carnegie Units of rigorous course work required for Hope and Zell Miller Scholarships. Any
World language (Spanish II, French II and higher)
Science-Chemistry, Physics or AP/IB Science class
English- AP/IB/Dual Enrollment courses
Social Studies- AP/IB/ Dual Enrollment courses
Math-Math III, IV, or AP courses

13. GACollege411.org Career Exploration College Search
Dual Enrollment Program Information
Links to SAT and ACT websites
Study guide for EOCT
Links to FAFSA and HOPE scholarship information
Search for scholarships

14. Credit Recovery Options
CCPS 8th period Credit Recovery
Fall and Spring Sessions- Free. Class choices are limited.
Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery
Fall, Spring, Summer Sessions -$45.00 per class
CCPS Open Campus- Need 7.00 credits to attend. Must have your own transportation. Applications are in the counselors’ office.
Distance Learning Programs
Faith Academy-accredited private school
BYU-accredited private distance learning school
NCAA does not accept online or DL credits.

15. SAT TEST DATES LHS school code: 111552 Test Date: October 11, 2014
Register
Fee: $52.50
Test Date: October 11, 2014
Registration deadline: Sept. 12th
Test Date: November 8, 2014
Registration deadline: October 9th
LHS school code:

16. ACT Test Dates Registration Fee-$38.00 (ACT only)
Register
Test Date: Sept. 13, 2014
Registration deadline-August 8, 2014
Test Date: October 25, 2014
Registration deadline: Sept. 9, 2014
Registration Fee-$38.00 (ACT only)
Registration Fee- $54.50 (ACT plus Writing)
Lovejoy High code:
Test Waivers available for student who qualify for free lunch program.

17. How to prepare for college admissions
Take a career interest test. This will help you decide on a career path or college major. (GA College411)
Rigor vs. GPA – Only take higher level classes if you are going to work for A’s and B’s. (For example, it is better to have a 3.0 in regular class than a 2.0 in an AP/Honors class.)
Writing is important! Colleges are evaluating SAT /ACT writing scores.
Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Take a leadership role.
Volunteer work , summer programs and employment count!
Colleges are looking for well rounded students!

18. How to request a transcript
Official transcripts- Complete a request form.
Cost is $3.00 per transcript.
Unofficial transcripts-Sign up for an unofficial.
2-3 day turnaround time for transcripts.
Request forms are in the counselors’ office.

19. How to read a transcript
Transcript=course history
Any core class with a grade below 70 needs to be re-taken.
Core classes= Language Arts, Science, Social
Studies, Math.
World Language is a core, if a student is planning to attend a 4 year college.
Personal Fitness and Health is required.
7 electives= CTAE, Fine Arts, PE classes

20. What should I be doing now?
Senior Conferences are held in August and September. You will meet with your counselor and review your credits. A copy of your graduation plan will go home to your parents for signature.
APPLY to 4 colleges or programs ( 1 REACH/2 GOOD FIT/ 1 SAFETY)
Complete a Brag Sheet and make copies.
Request letters of recommendation early. (Give teachers a two week notice. ) Give your teachers a copy of your brag sheet.
Re-take the SAT or ACT and Sat Subject tests if needed.
Be aware of early action and early decision deadlines.
The Common Application may be used to apply to multiple schools.

21. The College Search
College Fairs at various locations throughout the city.
Online Virtual Tours.
Campus visits
Lunchroom visits
Teachers are a great resource too!

22. NCAA and Student Athletes
High school student athletes should register with the NCAA
Students must take the SAT or ACT and use 9999 code to have scores reported directly to NCAA.
NCAA will not accept credits from online courses.
See Ms. Williams, LHS Lead Counselor for waiver verification.

23. What do I need to apply to college?
Complete an online application.
Send an official transcript.
Send your SAT or ACT scores directly from the testing agency.
Essay or personal statement
Letters of Recommendation
Mid-term transcript. (Some colleges require this.)
Application fee or fee waiver.

24. Helpful hits to reduce stress
Break large tasks down into small steps. Set a finish date for each task.
Set aside a time once a week to work on applications and scholarships.
Keep a calendar with deadlines.
Keep a notebook with copies of applications, etc.

25. Good Luck Class of 2015!