1. Harrison High School Ashlynn Campbell, Principal
Senior Parent night
Harrison High School
Ashlynn Campbell, Principal

3. Harrison High School Ashlynn Campbell, Principal
Senior Parent night
Harrison High School
Ashlynn Campbell, Principal

4. Stay In The Loop PTSA E-Blast: harrisonptsa.org
Harrison Website: harrisonhigh.org
@hoyacounselors
@HHSHoyaSports
@hoyaprincipal

5. Harrison Foundation Learning Commons Transition STEM Program
Donations Go to:
Learning Commons Transition
STEM Program
** Harrison is now officially recognized as a Cobb County School District Certified STEM school.

6. Your Counselors Counseling VIP Ajaye Schmit A - CL Gillian Moody
CM – G
Dept. Chair
Tammy Campbell
H – L
STEM
Jason Evans
M - R
Katie Hoptroff
R - Z
Counseling VIP
Audra Skalski
Counseling Clerk

7. Other things to note Graduation Information Status Sheets
Transcript Requests
Senior Lessons
Naviance
Status sheets detailing graduation requirements, course completion, and courses remaining were given to students in homeroom last week. Students who aren’t here during the day were mailed a copy.
Transcript requests-all requests are $2 each—no matter the method of delivery
Senior lessons—meeting with seniors are the week of August 26th to discuss important info for senior year
Naviance— system for students and parents—career and college exploration plus vehicle for managing teacher and student recommendations

9. Armed Services ● Technical & Specialty Schools ● Workforce
Air Force, Army, Army National Guard, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy
ASVAB
Recruiter Visits
Career Opportunities, Benefits, Travel
Career Interest Inventories
Pathway Development
Full Sail, NASCAR Technical Institute, Paul Mitchell
Certificates, Diplomas, Associate Degrees
Resume Development
Employment Websites (i.e. Indeed, LinkedIn, Career Builder, etc.)
Apprenticeships
Career Interest inventories- located on naviance
Build a resume on naviance

10. The College Application Process: Getting Started1
Ask your student to answer the following questions:
What are you interested in?
How do you see yourself spending your free time?
What are you passionate about?
How do you learn best?
What do you think you want to do in the future? 2
Get to know the options.
Use Naviance and College Board’s Big Future to learn about basic college categories and answer questions about college preferences to help narrow the college list. 3
Decide what matters most.
For some students, sports and activities drive the college list. Other students want a challenging academic environment or a small intimate environment.
Ask your student to review the answers to the questions in Step 1.
Find colleges that match your student’s preferences. Search for colleges by location, majors, size and more.

11. 4 5 6 Additional Information Review the college’s admissions page.
Check required application documents.
Check application deadlines.
Basic Application Components:
Application and application fee
Transcript
SAT or ACT Scores (Waivers)
Additional Application Components
Essay or Personal Statements
Resume
Letters of Reference (teacher or counselor) 5 6

12. Naviance

13. How to Sign in to Naviance
Naviance is a comprehensive, web-based planning tool that will assist Harrison students in managing the academic, career, and college aspects of high school. Naviance will be the primary method of college planning for Harrison students.
Logging-on to the Naviance Portal
Go to
At the top click “Parents”
Look to the right under “Resources (Cont.)”
Click “Naviance”
Use your Office 365 credentials to log in
Username:
Password: Use the personal password you created for school
After the first time you log-on go to the ABOUT ME tab. Under “My Account”, add your address to your contact information.

14. How to Request a Transcript
Add your school to “Colleges I’m Applying To” in Naviance
Please visit the counseling office and fill out a Transcript Request Card.
We cannot release your transcript until the transcript request card is filled out.
Each transcript request is $2.
It is your responsibility to complete BOTH parts of the above process, or transcripts will not be sent.

15. Naviance Tools for 12th grade

16. Recommendation Questionnaire

17. Request a Letter of Rec. from a Teacher

18. Request a Letter of Rec. from a Counselor

19. Counselor Evaluations and Letters of reference
Harrison Recommendation Letter Questionnaire
Available on Naviance
Complete before requesting a letter of recommendation
Helps teachers and counselors know what strengths you want highlighted in your letter
The more interaction we have with your student the more personal our recommendation letter will be
Process to request recommendations:
Ask the counselor or teacher to provide a recommendation before including that individual’s name in the application.
Colleges typically supply their institution’s form via an electronic format or paper source. Naviance is the main portal teachers and counselors will use to send documents to institutions.
Request recommendations at least three weeks in advance.

20. HOPE Details

21. What classes count for HOPE?
All classes that begin with the following numbers… 23.x English 27.x Mathematics 26.x Science 40.x Science 45.x Social Studies 60.x Foreign language 61.x Foreign language ??. x Additional courses approved for fourth year of science
HOPE counts all courses that begin with the listed numbers…. BOTH required and elective courses.
Explain the course numbers using the first two digits of the course number so students understand that required courses and electives count for HOPE. See handout regarding rigor requirements.
Certain technical courses will count in the HOPE GPA as the fourth year of science.
Review HOPE rigor requirements

22. What are HOPE scholarship requirements?
Zell Miller Scholarship
HOPE Scholarship
HOPE Grant
Funding
Covers 100% tuition (not including books or fees) at a public college in Georgia. (A lump sum is provided for private schools in Georgia.)
Covers a portion of tuition at any Georgia public 2-year college or 4-year university (not including books or fees).
Covers a portion of the tuition based on the number of credit hours being taken in a technical certificate or diploma program at an eligible college.
HOPE Rigor
Requirement
Earn four credits in courses considered to be rigorous.
NONE
GPA Requirement
Must have a 3.7 HOPE GPA* (calculated by GSFC)
Student must graduate with a HOPE GPA* of 3.0
Test Score Requirement
(1) scored at least a 1200(Reading & Math) on a single administration of the SAT; OR
(2) scored a 26 on a single administration of the ACT;
Other Requirement
(3) was named Valedictorian or Salutatorian.
Must have high school diploma or GED. Must be a Georgia resident for at least 12 months.
Additional Information
HOPE GPA based on all classes taken in the following core subject areas: English, math, science, social studies, world languages
Check for more information
View your HOPE GPA on Click “Your HOPE GPA” (on the right side of webpage)***
The Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG) gives students the opportunity to enroll in one of 12 programs of study for which FREE TUITION is available! Need to qualify and be receiving the HOPE Grant!
HOPE GPA never appears on the Harrison transcript.

23. HOPE Career Grant What is it?
The HOPE Career Grant can be the boost a student needs to get started on a rewarding career in a well-paying job, and without accumulating a lot of student debt.
Helps Georgia employers by creating a pipeline of skilled workers they can hire well into the future.
To be eligible for the HOPE Career Grant, students must first qualify for and be receiving the HOPE Grant. Please review eligibility requirements below at GaFutures.org and
The two grants together will cover all tuition in these 17 programs of study.
Students will still be responsible for student fees and any equipment necessary, although in some cases, financial aid is available for those as well.
Automotive Technology
Aviation Technology
Certified Engineer Assistant
Commercial Truck Driving
Computer Programming
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
Early Childhood Care and Education
Electrical Lineman Technology
Health Science
Industrial Maintenance
Logistics/Transportation Technology
Movie Production Set Design
Practical Nursing
Precision Manufacturing
Welding and Joining Technology

24. Georgia Futures (gafutures.org):
check HOPE status, access FAFSA, scholarship database
Explain to students that they can find their current HOPE GPA if they set up an account on GAfutures and link the account to the high school they attend. Encourage students to use the lunch number as the user name and date of birth for the password.

25. FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on October 1

26. What Is My Role in the College Admissions Process?
Student’s
Parent’s
Counselor’s
Determine pathway
Research schools and find your fit
Talk to parents (discuss the plan, costs, and feasibility)
Organize (understand admission requirements, required documents, and deadlines)
Apply for admission
Send test scores
Apply for financial aid
Talk to admission counselors
Check HOPE report
Ask for help
Educate yourself (College Board Parent Webinars & Articles)
Support & assist
Track student’s progress
Help set the application timeline
Research the cost of attendance
Communicate finances
Gather tax documents for the financial aid application
Assist with scholarship applications
Encourage
Follow up with student
Help students navigate resources
Counselor evaluations
Letters of recommendation
Track graduation requirements
Meet with students
Guidance
Support
Parents—support in a healthy way. Colleges ask us to evaluate student traits such as responsibility, initiative, and independence. If you all are ing us and requesting transcripts, there’s no legitimate way for us to evaluate John Hoya. We can only speak to Mrs. Hoya’s responsibility, initiative, and independence. Assist your student, but don’t completely take care of the tasks.

27. Parting Tips Focus on a good fit versus a “good” college.
Expect your student to do his best while remembering they are different from their friends and siblings.
Anxiety is contagious. Stay calm and resist lecturing. Ask your child what her plan is for studying, writing essays, and completing applications.
Visit college campuses. Visits are critical in the decision-making process.
Talk about finances early and truthfully.
Contact the college admissions and financial aid offices for answers to questions.
Colleges communicate with students via . As soon as your student decides which college he or she will attend, have them set that account up in their phone. They should check that account often.
Colleges will rescind offers of admission.
Enjoy this time with your student. Time flies in senior year, and before you know it, you will find yourself mailing graduation invitations.
First point—apply to the colleges truly interested in. Don’t waste time and money on applications for schools where the student truly doesn’t want to attend.

28. Naviance
College Search
bigfuturecollegeboard.com
collegedata.com
cappex.com
gafutures.com
Application
commonapp.org
coalitionforcollegeaccess.org