Tracey WinklerA – C ESOL Jennifer CiaccioD – Hix Maureen WarehamHo – Me Joanna PoyntonMi – Sci Allison RinehartSco-Z Claire UpchurchRegistrar Lori StromieCounseling Secretary /Phone/Meeting

 HOPE Program Summary  HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements  University System of Georgia HS Curriculum Requirements  College Planning for 9 th & 10 th Graders  Big Futures

Ranked 260 (Washington Post’s list of “America’s Best Schools”, #10 in Georgia AP Merit School (AP Stem Achievement School) 207 Advanced Placement Scholars 26 International AP Diploma Graduates 74% scored a on AP Exams 656 AP participants Avg. SAT 1,567…..Avg. ACT % accepted into post secondary training *********** 66% attending 4 yr. colleges/universities 16% attending 2 yr. college 3% attending technical college

Individual Counseling (Personal, Social) Academic Counseling College/Career Support Academic Achievement Intentional Guidance Classroom Guidance IF Lessons Assemblies Parent Information Programs

Normal Grading Scale:AP Grading Scale: A A B B C2.070 – 79C3.0 Report Card 9 weeks Work Habits: 1: Does Not Meet, 2: Meets, 3: Exceeds Responsibility Participation Assignment Completion Interpersonal Skills

EOCT Courses (20% of final grade) 9th Lit/Comp Biology Coordinate Algebra/Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Physical Science Analytical Geometry or Accelerated Analytical Geometry American Literature US History Economics ****EOCT Tests satisfy the GHSGT Testing Requirements****

Grading Weights EOCT Courses:Non-EOCT Courses:75 % Summative25% Formative Semester 1 = 40%Semester 1 = 50% Semester 2 = 40%Semester2 = 50% EOCT = 20%

4 English credits (9 th Lit and Amer. Lit) 4 Math credits 4 Science credits (Biology, Physical Sci. or Physics) 3 Social Studies (W. Hist., US Hist., Gov/Econ) 3 Career/Fine Arts/For. Lang. Health/Per. Fit 4 additional electives TOTAL 23 Credits

3 Courses in a selected pathway Enhance the educational experience Provide skills/insight for future careers/jobs Allows for self exploration ********* Culinary Arts, Family Consumer Science, Cosmetology, Engineering, Marketing, Business, Computer Science Technology, Communication Technology, Fine Art, World Language

10 th Lit Comp. or Honor 10 th Lit Comp. Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science World Hist., Hon. World History, AP World Hist. Analytical Geometry, Accelerated Analytical Geometry, Math III Math II Support (elective) Foreign Language (Elective) Elective

EOCT (20%)… pass EOCT courses (EOCT is 20% of course grade) GHSGT Writing Test (Junior year) PSAT (9 th, 10 th, 11 th ) Oct 17th $ 14 FREE for 10 th grade students SAT/ACT (begin taking in winter/spring of Junior year) AP Tests (May) ASVAB (excellent personal/career interest inventory)

Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school 3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only) Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang. AP quality pts. (only.50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0) Registered for the Selective Service Meet Academic Rigor requirement: Must receive credit in at least THREE advanced courses: Math II or higher, Chemistry, Physics, AP courses in core subjects, Advanced For. Language. ACCEL or Dual Enroll. Univ. System Core Courses

Cover 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending. Students attending Georgia public colleges receive a HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. Private Institutions: Full time: $1,8oo per semester

Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Core GPA of ,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT

Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school NO GPA requirement

HOPE Scholarship (Enrolled Full-Time) $3,600 per year award ZELL MILLER (Enrolled Full-Time) $4,000 per year award Private School Equivalency Grant $ (no requirements)

Attend school …attendance is Key ANGEL Write down assignments (Agenda/Notebook) Ask questions in class Seek “EXTRA HELP” from the teacher Read materials for understanding Complete assignments on time Complete assignments when absent Study and prepare for class each night (weekends)

GOAL: SELF ADVOCACY ****** Find the right balance ****** Making certain they have a conducive study environment Angel Calendars for each class Student/Parent portal provided insight on progress, h.w. completion, grades, summative/formative Promote attending weekly help sessions Encourage to ask questions in class Continue to ask questions on your student’s day and stay connected

Re-write or type class notes (simplify material) Make Note Cards/Flash Cards (terms, vocab, formulas, dates, places, events etc.) Read notes into tape recorder (auditory) Study buddy to quiz and go over material Find a place free of distractions to study Read for understanding (highlighter, notes/flash cards) Use mnemonics/acronyms as a fun tool for understanding

GACollege411 ( Bigfuture (

Recommended for college bound students Wednesday, October 17 th Cost $14