10th Grade - Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) Archer High School

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Dual Enrollment Opportunity for high school students to earn college credit during high school Gwinnett Technical College & Georgia Gwinnett College Enrolled full-time or part time Transportation is not provided Must meet all entry requirements for the college Dual Enrollment program (GPA, SAT/ACT/Accuplacer Scores, etc.)

GGC GTC Please check the college website for eligibility requirements including test scores, required documents and GPA (if applicable). http://www.ggc.edu/admissions/admissions-requirements/dual-enrollment/ http://www.gwinnetttech.edu/dualenrollment/ Fall Application Deadline: May 1st Fall Application Deadline: May 1st Contact Info: Contact Info:

Grayson Technical Opportunity for students to gain exposure in their projected area of study Attend Archer and Grayson Tech (half & half) Transportation is not provided Embedded academic credits Must apply Online (GCPS Computer) Apply now! Before 3/12/2018

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Maxwell HS of Technology Opportunity for students to gain exposure in their projected area of study Attend Archer and Maxwell HS(half & half) Transportation is provided Embedded academic credits Must apply Online (GCPS Computer) Apply now! Before 3/14/2018

Credits 23 credits to Graduate 4 credits English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science (Bio, Chem, Physics, Elective) 3 credits Social Studies (World, US, Econ/Poli Sys) 3 credits Fine art/Tech/Foreign Language) 4 credits elective .5 Health/ .5 Personal Fitness Pass Gateway exam (Science & Social Studies)

Staying on Track If you fail any courses, please contact your school counselor. There are options to get back on track for graduation Summer School Credit Recovery Gwinnett Online Campus Phoenix High School

Clubs & Activities Get involved! Great way to meet new people and gain new experiences Colleges, Universities and Tech Schools want to see that you are invested in your school and community. Colleges are looking to admit students who will be invested in their college and surrounding community (not just during your senior year). Archer’s website -> Academics ->Parent/Student resources -> Clubs and Activities and Student Groups

Sophomore Timeline Review high school graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and collegiate athletic requirements. Take career interest inventories to determine possible career choices.   Maintain/build your GPA Extracurricular activities and volunteer work -leadership roles Research colleges and universities; explore possible majors and careers Visit colleges- figure out your likes and dislikes Research financial aid information Make your summer count. Find opportunities to study, volunteer, or explore an area of interest.

Junior Timeline Sign up for SAT/ACT Prep classes Take 1st SAT/ACT – Spring Make a college list – Spring College visits – Spring break/Summer Final college List – Summer Begin writing college essay – Summer Start college applications – Early Senior year Submit applications – Fall/Winter Senior year Research/Apply for scholarships – Fall/Spring Senior year

GA Futures & SS# Students must have an active GA Futures account with a complete “Profile” section that includes full LEGAL NAME, address and SS#. Students must also have their SS# on file at Archer HS. You must bring your card or a copy of your card to the counseling office. HOPE GPA and transcript requests Make sure that this is completed before the start of your senior year! https://www.gafutures.org/