1. Paulding County Schools Guidance & Counseling Presents Mission Possible: Graduation and Beyond

2. Your Son/Daughter is Graduating…

3. …So Now What? Congratulations Seniors! Only 31 weeks remain…plus exam days Exam exemptions for graduates approved through attendance office All grades still count! Graduation – June th, 2010 @ Location:

4. For all seniors…. Advisement Classroom Guidance Senior Letters Future Choices Career Information GACollege411.org Work Readiness Test (November 2009) College Application Process Scholarship Search and Application

5. Purpose of Completed Classroom Guidance Students understood the purpose and completion of the senior letter reviewed the senior checklist document were updated on GACollege411 information were presented again with HOPE Scholarship eligibility information were provide with Surviving the Senior Year Guide were advised about the importance of their career interest and choices upon graduation and their next choices

6. Hybrid Schedule Just a reminder…… As we complete the senior year, please remember that your student is on a “Hybrid Schedule” for this year. Flexible schedule to meet individual needs of your student. Some courses are taught for 50 minutes and earn ½ credit at the end of each semester Some courses are taught for 100 minutes with one credit being earned at the end of either the fall or spring semester

7. …So Now What? Congratulations Seniors! Only 31 weeks remain…plus exam days Exam exemptions for graduates approved through attendance office All grades still count! Graduation – June th, 2010 @ Location:

8. Career Decisions As courses were considered during the advisement and registration opportunities, during the high school years, students asked and continue to ask themselves: What kinds of classes really interest me? Do I see in my future: technical college college military work other

9. Heading to college or technical school? Early decision binding acceptance Meet all remaining deadlines Deposits Final transcript Scholarships Housing Special Programs

10. PROBE FAIR, October 21, 2009 6:00-8:00 p.m. at East Paulding High School The Probe Fair is an excellent time to visit with college, university, technical college and military representatives.

11. www.GACollege411.orgwww.GACollege411.org website

12. SAT & ACT Sign up now if you need a better score Make sure you send to all Universities and NCAA clearinghouse where appropriate Make sure the date doesn’t conflict with an activity before you pay for it Check deadlines for applications – scores take 4 weeks to come back

13. Financial Aid Opportunities

14. FAFSA Submit a paper application or apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov You must have 2009 tax information The FAFSA can be used to apply for the HOPE scholarship, as well as all other state and federal student aid

15. HOPE Scholarship You can apply for HOPE through either FAFSA or the e-HOPE electronic application at www.gsfc.org College Preparatory or Technical Eligibility (3.0 in academics: CP; 3.2 for TP) Paulding County downloads your high school information to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (HOPE)

16. HOPE GPA Eligibility District HS transcript is a numeric gpa example 83.4% all courses on the entire high school transcript count Coming Soon! Transcript that has weighted and unweighted 4.0 GPA…..this is not the same as the HOPE GPA HOPE GPA – 4.0 scale All academic courses count, even academic electives Electives do not count An 83.4% gpa on the Paulding County School District transcript may not mean that the there will be a 3.0 HOPE eligible GPA

17. Specialized Technical Preparation 80% of jobs require a specialized skill U.S. Department of Labor Statistics www.dol.gov HOPE Scholarship pays for 95 hours of coursework toward technical certification regardless of high school GPA

18. Final Transcript Request You must send a final transcript to the school you plan to attend Submit your school’s address when requesting a transcript Free copy to the one postsecondary school you plan to attend Future transcript requests

19. Transcript Requests During Year University System of Georgia Schools will receive transcripts via GACollege411 Transcripts for out-of-state schools and for other reasons will be printed off, reviewed, and mailed There needs to be plenty of lead time for transcripts to accompany college and scholarship applications

20. Immunization Colleges require proof of immunization for entering freshmen If you do not have this at home, request a copy from your family physician

21. Scholarships You can still apply for scholarships after you start college and throughout your postsecondary education Example: Kennesaw State University offers scholarships in multiple fields

22. Portfolio and Resume Continuous Improvement We are on a Hybrid schedule this year 100-minute courses are worth 1 credit 50-minute courses are worth ½ credit Continue to set goals Continue to keep records of activities, awards, and honors for updating your portfolio and resume Networking

23. College Outlook Magazine has asked and answered 200 questions about the freshman year of college What’s college really like? How do I prepare for college and living on my own? What will I need to bring to college? How do I fit in/How often should I go home? Health and nutrition

24. More from College Outlook Magazine… Time management Living arrangements RENT $ On-campus jobs and co-ops Money, grants, and scholarships Students can visit www.townsend-outlook.com to review the full list.www.townsend-outlook.com

25. Moving away from home Where will you live? Who is paying the bills and who makes sure they are paid on time? Who will make sure you eat right? Who will do your laundry? Take care of yourself and stay healthy Make good choices!!!

26. On-campus housing vs. Off-campus housing Location Price Experiences Convenience Responsibility

27. Not everyone will make the decision to go to college next year….. You and your student can find valuable information on the career section of the GACollege411. org website

29. A quote from Apples & Chalkdust: Inspirational Stories and Encouragement for Teachers by Vicki Caruana “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

30. Contact Information for Counselors Names, Numbers & Emails