1. Class of 2020 and 2021
(Yes, that means in 3 or 4 short years, you should be in college, tech school, military or in a career that you love.)

2. Alfreda Brown, Ed.S. 9th and 10th Counselor alfredabrown@jefcoed.com
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Class of 2020
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Class of 2021
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3. The Counselor’s Role 1. Support the school’s academic mission.
2. Ensure equity and access for every student.
3. Provide personal/social support for students, family, and staff.

4. Academies *Agriscience *Instructional Tech *Robotic Engineering
*Culinary Arts
* Health Science
*Finance
*Marketing
*Advertising
*Dramatic Arts
*Visual Arts
*Vocal Arts

5. Dual Enrollment Requirements
Appropriate grade level
Earned GPA
Achieved appropriate scores on college entrance or placement tests
Completed college applications for the program of interests
Signed Dual Enrollment/Early College Parent/Student Agreement

6. Grading May have a credit from middle school
Grades posted in transcript at the end of each semester.
Check inow often!
Grading Scale A= B= C= D=
F= 59 & below

7. Graduation Requirements
Alabama High School Graduation Requirements

8. GPA/Credits/Quality Points
GPA- grade point average
Weighted/unweighted
Credits (Carnegie Unit)
Quality Point
General
Pre AP AP
A (90-100) 4
4.5 5
B (80-89) 3
3.5
C (70-79) 2
2.5
D (60-69) 1
1.5

9. College www.alstudentaid.com
 go to student/parents then publications then “getting in”
Scholarships- under LINKS under the counselors’ page
College night. Financial aid night. College day. College Reps. Military Reps

10. Testing PSAT- early in the 11th grade year ACT w/ writing- 11th
ACT Workkeys- 12th

11. College and Career Ready
ACT Benchmark
Reading-22
Math-22
Science-23
English-18
Workkeys-A minimum of 4 must be earned in each of the areas tested.
AP/IB Qualifying Score
Military Enlistment
Earned College Credit
Career Tech Credential

12. College and Career Exploration
Career Clusters
Occupation Search

13. Student Survey
Go to Kahoot.it
Enter game pin

14. Questions??????