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Senior Information NightClass of 2015

LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL

OverviewLHS Counselors StaffREMIND.com Senior ConferencesGraduation Requirements/Promotion RequirementsHope Scholarship RequirementsCredit Recovery OptionsEOCT FactsGACollege411.org SAT/ACTCollege search processNCAA and Student Athletes Transition to the Senior year

LHS Counselors and Staff Donna Baynes- A-G (10-12 grades) donna.baynes@clayton.k12.ga.us

Talib Ennaemba- H-P (10-12 grades) talib.ennaemba@clayton.k12.ga.us

Stephanie Williams- Q-Z (10-12 grades) LEAD COUNSELOR

Stephanie.e.williams@clayton.k12.ga.us

Dr. Catherine Roberts-9th grade counselorcatherine.roberts@clayton.k12.ga.us

Counseling Support Staff

Diane Hardee- Registrar, SAT/ACT Waivers

Drucilla Lawrence- Withdrawals, Appointments

Maria Greenway-Transcripts, Discipline

REMIND SIGN UP for REMINDNew way to communicate with your

counselor via text messages.Keep up with the latest scholarship

announcements and other important deadlines.

TEXT @seniorslh to (404) 620-2771Or send an email to

seniorslh@mailremind.comParents should sign up with their student’s

first and last name.

How to receive Remind notificationsStudents: Text: @seniorslh to (404) 620-

2771Or email seniorslh@mail.remind.com and

reply with your first and last name.

Parents: Text: @lhsprnts15 to (404) 620-2771

Or email lhsprnts15@mail.remind.comand reply with your child’s first and last

name.

How do I see a counselor? First, g0 to our updated website. Many of

your questions can be answered there. Email your student’s counselor to request an

appointment. Parents with appointments have priority!

Sign up for Remind.Counselors will be out of the office frequently

for senior conferences during August and September, so appointments are highly encouraged during this time.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS4 units- English 4 units- Math ( not math support classes) 4 units-Science3 units-Social Studies1/2Personal Fitness½ credit Health or 3 years of ROTC.7 electives PASS the Graduation Writing Test23-Total Units

Specific subjects required for graduationLanguage Arts9th English, 1oth English, American Lit, 12th

grade EnglishMath Math I, Math II, Math III, Math IV or higherScience Biology, Physical Science/PhysicsSocial StudiesEconomics, US History, World History/World

Studies.

Grade Level PromotionClass of 2015

To be promoted to the 12th grade:

17 units by August 2014.

EOCT FACTS for Class of 2015EOCT is 20% of the grade.

If a student fails the EOCT, then the EOCT must be re-taken in the following semester.

If a student fails the course, then the course and the EOCT must be re-taken.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPRIGOR REQUIREMENT (Class of 2015)Two Carnegie Units of rigorous course work

required for Hope and Zell Miller Scholarships. Any

World language (Spanish II, French II and higher)

Science-Chemistry, Physics or AP/IB Science class

English- AP/IB/Dual Enrollment courses Social Studies- AP/IB/ Dual Enrollment

courses Math-Math III, IV, or AP courses

GACollege411.orgCareer Exploration College Search Dual Enrollment Program InformationLinks to SAT and ACT websites Study guide for EOCT Links to FAFSA and HOPE scholarship

information Search for scholarships

Credit Recovery OptionsCCPS 8th period Credit RecoveryFall and Spring Sessions- Free. Class choices are

limited. Georgia Virtual Credit RecoveryFall, Spring, Summer Sessions -$45.00 per classCCPS Open Campus- Need 7.00 credits to attend. Must

have your own transportation. Applications are in the counselors’ office.

Distance Learning ProgramsFaith Academy-accredited private school BYU-accredited private distance learning school NCAA does not accept online or DL credits.

SAT TEST DATESRegister online @ www.collegeboard.comFee: $52.50

Test Date: October 11, 2014

Registration deadline: Sept. 12th

Test Date: November 8, 2014

Registration deadline: October 9th

LHS school code: 111552

ACT Test DatesRegister online @ www.actstudent.org Test Date: Sept. 13, 2014Registration deadline-August 8, 2014Test Date: October 25, 2014Registration deadline: Sept. 9, 2014

Registration Fee-$38.00 (ACT only)

Registration Fee- $54.50 (ACT plus Writing)

Lovejoy High code: 111552

Test Waivers available for student who qualify for free lunch program.

How to prepare for college admissions Take a career interest test. This will help you decide on a

career path or college major. (GA College411)

Rigor vs. GPA – Only take higher level classes if you are going to work for A’s and B’s. (For example, it is better to have a 3.0 in regular class than a 2.0 in an AP/Honors class.)

Writing is important! Colleges are evaluating SAT /ACT writing scores.

Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Take a leadership role.

Volunteer work , summer programs and employment count!

Colleges are looking for well rounded students!

How to request a transcriptOfficial transcripts- Complete a request

form. Cost is $3.00 per transcript.

Unofficial transcripts-Sign up for an unofficial.

2-3 day turnaround time for transcripts.

Request forms are in the counselors’ office.

How to read a transcript Transcript=course historyAny core class with a grade below 70

needs to be re-taken.Core classes= Language Arts, Science,

Social Studies, Math. World Language is a core, if a student is

planning to attend a 4 year college.Personal Fitness and Health is required.7 electives= CTAE, Fine Arts, PE classes

What should I be doing now?Senior Conferences are held in August and September.

You will meet with your counselor and review your credits. A copy of your graduation plan will go home to your parents for signature.

APPLY to 4 colleges or programs ( 1 REACH/2 GOOD FIT/ 1 SAFETY)

Complete a Brag Sheet and make copies. Request letters of recommendation early. (Give teachers a

two week notice. ) Give your teachers a copy of your brag sheet.

Re-take the SAT or ACT and Sat Subject tests if needed. Be aware of early action and early decision deadlines.The Common Application may be used to apply to

multiple schools.

The College SearchCollege Fairs at various locations throughout the city.

Online Virtual Tours.

Campus visits

Lunchroom visits

Teachers are a great resource too!

NCAA and Student Athletes High school student athletes should register with the

NCAA website @www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Students must take the SAT or ACT and use 9999 code to have scores reported directly to NCAA.

NCAA will not accept credits from online courses.

See Ms. Williams, LHS Lead Counselor for waiver verification.

What do I need to apply to college? Complete an online application. Send an official transcript.Send your SAT or ACT scores directly from

the testing agency.Essay or personal statement Letters of Recommendation Mid-term transcript. (Some colleges require

this.) Application fee or fee waiver.

Helpful hits to reduce stress Break large tasks down into small steps. Set

a finish date for each task.

Set aside a time once a week to work on applications and scholarships.

Keep a calendar with deadlines.

Keep a notebook with copies of applications, etc.

Good Luck Class of 2015!