1. South Forsyth High School We Are… South Forsyth S.O.A.R February 17, 2016

2. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Graduation Requirements 4 English credits *(9 th Lit and Amer. Lit) 4 Math credits 4 Science credits *(Biology, Physical Sci. or Physics, Chem, Envi Sci or Earth System) 3 Social Studies (W. Hist., US Hist., Gov/Econ) 3 Career/Fine Arts/For. Lang. 1 Health/Per. Fit 4 additional electives **23 Total Credits If you are planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university you must take a minimum of 2 credits in the same world language

3. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Junior Status Meetings  Reviewed all completed credits and discussed what is left to meet graduation requirements.  Introduced Career Cruising as a resource to identified post secondary options and financial aid.  Discussed any questions you had that involved senior year and life after SFHS.

4. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Dual Enrollment Options Move on When Ready -MOWR MOWR provides high school students the opportunity to “jump start” postsecondary education during the high school years. Once a student meets the admission requirements and is accepted to a technical college, 2-year college, or 4-year university, the high school student will be free to “move on” earlier to the next educational level. http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/3219

5. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School SAT / ACT TEST PREP C2education 770-292-9000 www.c2educate.com Academic Assistance & Tutoring Tab (Counseling Website) Prep Books Computer Software Student’s Classes

6. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School SAT/ACT Reminders Research to find out if you need the SAT II’s – Subject Tests. This will be based on how selective the college is (i.e. Ivy League) Use your free score reports to send scores to colleges. Saves you $’s and schools are going to use the scores meet your best interest. SAT – www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com ACT – www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org SFHS code = 110922

7. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Ready? Set? Gooooo!!! What do I need to do, and how do I start?  Start your post-secondary research! You should do this your Junior Year!  Understand the difference between being able to get into a college and being able to AFFORD a college  Understand the difference between high school graduation requirements and post-secondary entrance requirements  Research scholarships and financial aid  Work on your class schedule for senior year

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11. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Apprenticeships and Careers US Dept. of Labor – Employment and training administration (www.doleta.gov/oa/): Offers guidance on finding registered apprenticeship programs. Forsyth County Schools Job Board: www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/jobboard

12. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Honor Code/Discipline If a college or scholarship program inquires about honor code violations or discipline, we are obligated to report this information. Also, inquiries on a student's integrity may also be affected if the student has a documented out of school suspension or honor code violation. Acceptance to college is provisional and the colleges hold all of the rights. Colleges reserve the right to rescind admission or put you on immediate probation.

13. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School HOPE Scholarship To earn HOPE: Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school Be registered for Selective Service (males only) Meet Georgia residency requirements 3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Lang. ) Meet Academic Rigor requirements: (Class of 2016) Must receive credit in at least THREE advanced courses: Advanced Algebra or higher, Chemistry, Physics or higher, AP/IB courses in core subjects, ACCEL, and Advanced World Language. *The complete list of classes are listed on www.Gacollege411.orgwww.Gacollege411.org –All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and not by SFHS or Forsyth Co. Schools. ( www.gsfc.org www.gsfc.org

14. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Zell Miller Scholarship Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Requirements: Must meet all the requirements to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, plus: Core GPA of 3.70+ 1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT *A student named the valedictorian or salutatorian of his or her eligible high school is also eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship, as long as the student has a minimum 3.0 HOPE GPA and meets all other requirements.

15. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School The student is responsible for... 1. Verifying that complete college application is sent online. Please allow at least 6 weeks for colleges to process & update websites. Counseling keeps spreadsheet of dates when electronic transcripts are downloaded and receipt cards to verify when mailed applications were received. 2.Having SAT and/or ACT scores sent directly to college (and NCAA) from appropriate testing service. Most colleges will not accept scores from high schools, and scores are not on transcripts. 3.Acquiring a counselor/teacher recommendation, ONLY if required by a college. Senior Profile must be submitted to the counselor! 4.Giving teacher(s) an addressed stamped envelope if a recommendation is required, as well as an academic resume. Check with teachers directly to see if letter(s) were mailed (2-3 week turn- around time)

16. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School 5.Printing school evaluation form for counselors to complete (if applicable) and submitting Senior Profile Sheet with printed form; 6.Requesting Transcripts online; Using MyPaymentsPlus to pay for transcript; The fee for each transcript is $4.00. The FINAL transcript at the end of the year is free. 7.Providing other materials as appropriate (resume, recommendation letters, counselor checklists, etc.) to accompany the transcript. Turn in all materials to Ms. Kristi Hall in the East Hall Counseling Office. 8. Students should BE AWARE of deadlines!!! Submit request with enough time to process the official transcript. Failure to submit all required documents may result in delay for processing the application.

17. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Transcript Request To request an official transcript online, please go to http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/38486 Click on My Payments Plus link and submit your payment. A new window will open with the My Payments Plus website. Log in to My Payments Plus; Scroll down and click on the plus sign (+) by Counseling; Next, click on the plus (+) sign next to current student transcript requests; Choose the quantity and click on the box under Pay (You may pay for up to 10); Follow the payment process and submit your payment; If your payment is not approved, DO NOT complete the on-line request. Please see Ms. Hall in the East Hall Counseling Office for payment options. If your payment is approved, close out of My Payments Plus to return to the Zoho Creator Transcript Request Form. Complete the on-line form completely, according to your college’s admissions requirements. If the college does not require a recommendation or school evaluation form, then please do not request them.

18. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA Students and parents are responsible for determining NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed to determine eligibility

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