Westlake High School Counseling Department. The Counseling Staff  Beatrice “Missy” Ford: Department Head  Mr. Roderick Fludd: A-E, 9 th Grade Activities.

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Westlake High School Counseling Department

The Counseling Staff  Beatrice “Missy” Ford: Department Head  Mr. Roderick Fludd: A-E, 9 th Grade Activities  Dr. Ken Cooke: F-K, 10 th Grade Activities  Mrs. Shelia R. Jackson: L-R, 12 th Grade Activities  Mrs. Willene Freeman: S-Z, 11 th Grade Activities  Dr. Yamilsa Roebuck: Graduation Coach

October ► Maintain good grades ► Consider afterschool tutoring – Lion’s Learning Lab ► Challenge yourself academically; colleges are looking for rigor in your schedule ► Keep in mind 17 credits needed to be senior next year ► 23 credits in the correct areas needed to graduate ► Begin preparing for EOCT and GHSGT ► Remember: You may either pass the GHSGT or substitute a passing score on one of the EOCT offered in each subject: English/Math/Science

Science ► Biology ► Physical Science English Language Arts ► Ninth Grade Literature and Composition ► American Literature and Composition Mathematics ► Mathematics I: Algebra/GPS Algebra ► Mathematics II: Geometry/GPS Geometry Social Studies ► United States History ► Economics EOCT Subjects are:

► GHSGT Testing Dates: 3/19/12 – 3/23/12 ► GHSGT Testing Dates: 3/19/12 – 3/23/12 ► GHSGT Test Preparation: Westlake Guidance Department's Website ► GHSGT Test Preparation: Westlake Guidance Department's Website Westlake Guidance Department's WebsiteWestlake Guidance Department's Website ► EOCT Testing Dates: 4/30/12 – 05/04/12 ► EOCT Study Guides: Go to Westlake's Guidance Department Go to Westlake's Guidance DepartmentGo to Westlake's Guidance Department ► Continue to research post secondary schools ► Obtain testing schedule for SAT I, ACT and SAT Subject Test

November ► Note upcoming SAT/ACT registration deadlines and exam dates and continue to work on test preparation ► Attend SAT/ACT prep workshops ► Free ACT Practice Test – November 19, 2011 at 8am – Westlake’s Cafeteria ► Use GA College 411 website to take interest assessment ► Use GA College 411 website to take interest assessment ► Research Post Secondary Options : Four Year College, Two Year College, Military Arm Forces, Technical School ► Continue to maintain to good grades ► Continue to maintain to good grades ► Review your goals; in what areas do I need to study more?

December ► Prepare for final exams ► Continue preparation for GHSGT and EOCT ► Narrow your college choices to five colleges ► Continue college visits ► Familiarize yourself with college terminology ► If you play a sport, register for the NCAA clearing house –

January ► Register now for ACT / SAT test ► ACT/SAT websites for registration and ► Use the access code on your PSAT/NMSQT score report to sign in to My College Quick Start. Use this tool to prepare for the SAT based on your PSAT/NMSQT results. ► Meet with counselor for Mid-year evaluation for senior year classes ► Look at grades that need improvement and develop a plan for recovery ► Consider job shadowing and volunteer work to learn more about potential careers ► Review PSAT results with counselor ► Continue preparation for GHSGT and/or EOCT

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