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Druid Hills High School

JUNIOR JARGON & CONFERENCE

• Rebecca England (A-C) (678) 874-6327 Rebecca_M_England@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

• Darryl Robinson (D-Kh) (678) 874-6328Darryl_D_Robinson@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

• Nelsonya McAdoo (Ki-Re) (678) 874-6324Nelsonya_McAdoo@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

• Maura Pannier (Rf-Z) (678) 874-6330Maura_L_Pannier@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

• Susan Buchanan (Secretary) (678) 874-6332• Michelle Swanson(Registrar) (678) 874-6306

DHHS Guidance Department

Guidance information that will be covered:Graduation requirementsCollege PlanningCollege Credit NowTestingHOPE ScholarshipWebsites

Druid Hills High School

• Select a program of study

• Successfully complete the required high school coursework

• Pass the Georgia High School Writing Test

• Satisfy attendance requirements

Graduating from High SchoolStudents are eager to graduate from high school and move on to the next part of

their lives. In order to graduate, students in Georgia must:

Programs of Study Students may choose from the following

programs of study.

Type of Program of Study Units College Preparatory Seal (CP) 24 Technology/Career Preparatory Seal (TC) 24

*Honors and Distinction Seal (CP) 24

*Must take three years of the same World Language 3.0 core CPA is required ( All Academic classes and World Language) 3.5 cumulative GPA required

Junior College Planning

• Review graduation requirements and GPA.

• Attend your junior conference.

• Review the junior packet.

Gather Information

• Explore possible career options. GACollege411.org is a helpful website.

• Start gathering information on colleges/technical colleges.

• Attend college fairs

College Planning

• Compile a list of colleges/technical colleges to which you want to apply.

• Visit colleges/technical colleges

• Identify information needed to submit the college/technical college application.

• Sign up to take the ACT or SAT if you have not done so

or if you have not achieved the score you wish.

Additional Information

Begin to research scholarships. Check the DHHS Website, scholarship notebook, and additional scholarship websites.

Listen to announcements and register for the PTSA Email list serve for college planning and scholarship updates (dhhs.pta@emory.edu).

College Credit Now

• Programs that allow students to earn both high school and postsecondary credit or advanced placement credit simultaneously while in high school.

Testing Information

• SAT

• ACT

• PSAT

• GHSWT

• EOCT

SAT ACT

When is it administered? 7 times per year 6 times per year

What is the test Structure?

10 section exam:

3 Reading

3 Math

3 Writing

1 Experimental Section

4 section exam:

English

Math

Reading

Science

What is the test content?

Math- Basic Geometry and Algebra 2

Science- None

Reading- sentence completion, short and long critical reading passages, and reading comprehension

Writing- an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice

Math- Up to Trigonometry

Science- Charts, experiments

Reading- 4 passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science

English- stresses grammar

Is there a penalty for wrong answers?

YES NO

How is the test scored? 200-800 per section, added together for a combined score.

2400 is the highest possible score.

1-36 for each subject. A 36 is the highest score.

Are all scores sent to schools?

Yes. If student requests a score, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken

No. There is a “ Score Choice” option. Students can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which scores the schools will see.

SAT Test Dates Test Registration Deadline Late Registration

October 5, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests September 6, 2013 September 20, 2012  

November 2, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests October 3, 2013 October 18, 2012  

December 7, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests November 8, 2013 November 22, 2012

January 25, 2014 SAT and Subject Tests December 27, 2013 January 10, 2014  

March 8, 2014 SAT only February 7, 2014 February 21, 2014

May 3, 2014 SAT and Subject Tests April 4, 2014 April 18, 2014

June 7, 2014 SAT and Subject Tests May 9, 2014 May 23, 2014

SAT Test Dates

ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Period

(Late Fee Required)

September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 August 24-September 6, 2013

October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 September 28 – October 11, 2013

December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9 - 22, 2013

February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 January 11 - 24, 2014

April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8 - 21, 2014

June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10 - 23, 2014

ACT Test Dates

PSAT

Wednesday, October 16, 2013Cost: $14.00

Please register and pay for the exam with Mr. Alexander. The deadline for registration is October 7, 2013.

It will be the only opportunity that 11th grade students haveto qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

GA High School Writing Test

• Writing Test September 25-26

• Make Up Writing Test Feb. 26-27

EOCT TESTING

• EOCT Week of 12/9/13

• EOCT Week of 5/5/14

Algebra/Geometry/ Statistics, Geometry/

Algebra II/ Statistics, Biology, 9th Lit,

Physical Science, Economics,

American Lit, and US History

HOPE Scholarship and

Eligibility

To Qualify for HOPE • College Preparatory Diploma: Cumulative GPA

of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Technical/Career Diploma: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

• At private colleges, HOPE awarded $3,700 for the 2013-2014 academic year.To determine the HOPE Award Amount, please refer to the chart provided at http://GAcollege411.org. during the spring of a student’s senior year.

To apply for HOPE a student/parent MUST complete the GSFAPPS and FAFSA form; students are limited on the number of hours they can use HOPE funding

For more information contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission www.GAcollege411.org

Zell Miller Scholarship

• Georgia residents enrolling in a degree program at an eligible institution

• 3.7 GPA • 1200 Combined SAT score (critical reading/math) *• 26 Composite ACT score *• Valedictorian and salutatorian

Zell Miller Scholarship will cover tuition at 100% for an academic year.

*Test scores must come from a single test sitting.

HOPE Scholarship Changes

HOPE Grant Program

-The HOPE Grant provides a percentage of the standard tuition charges from the previous year.

-No GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant if entering program. GPA of 3.0 required after attending 30 or 60 semester hours.

-Students are limited in the number of hours for HOPE Grant funding.

Great Websites

DHHS www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/druidhills

Dekalb County Schools www.dekalb.k12.ga.us

College Board www.collegeboard.org

GSFCwww.GACollege411.org

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