Senior Information Night Class of 2015 LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL

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

LHS Counselors and Staff Donna Baynes- A-G (10-12 grades) donna.baynes@clayton.k12.ga.us Talib Ennaemba- H-P (10-12 grades) talib.ennaemba@clayton.k12.ga.us Stephanie Williams- Q-Z (10-12 grades) LEAD COUNSELOR Stephanie.e.williams@clayton.k12.ga.us Dr. Catherine Roberts-9th grade counselor catherine.roberts@clayton.k12.ga.us

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

REMIND SIGN UP for REMIND New way to communicate with your counselor via text messages. Keep up with the latest scholarship announcements and other important deadlines. TEXT @seniorslh to (404) 620-2771 Or send an email to seniorslh@mailremind.com Parents should sign up with their student’s first and last name.

How to receive Remind notifications Students: Text: @seniorslh to (404) 620-2771 Or email seniorslh@mail.remind.com and reply with your first and last name. Parents: Text: @lhsprnts15 to (404) 620-2771 Or email lhsprnts15@mail.remind.com and reply with your child’s first and last name.

How do I see a counselor? First, g0 to our updated website. Many of your questions can be answered there. Email 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

ACT Test Dates Registration Fee-$38.00 (ACT only) Register online @ www.actstudent.org 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: 111552 Test Waivers available for student who qualify for free lunch program.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

NCAA and Student Athletes High school student athletes should register with the NCAA website @ www.eligibilitycenter.org. 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.

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.

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.

Good Luck Class of 2015!