class of 2018: planning for college and career readiness presented by north forsyth hs counselors
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Meet the Counselors
Dawn Phipps Administrator Kathy Wigley Lead Counselor Jordan LeFevre A – Di Josh Owens Do – Ki Leigh Ann Strickland KL – Q Kim Haynes R – Z Whitney Adams Intern
Academic Success
Graduation RequirementsEnglish – 4 Math – 4 Science – 4Social Studies – 3Language/Career Tech/Fine Arts – 3Health/Personal FitnessAdditional Electives – 4Bottom Line – 23 total credits
Honor Graduate: 3.5 Cumulative GPA
Sophomore Scheduling 10th Literature, Honors 10th Literature Analytic Geometry, Analytic Geometry
Support, Acc Geo B/Adv Alg, Accelerated Precalculus
World History, Honors World History, AP World History
Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Sci, Physical Science, AP Biology
Languages, Career Tech, Fine Arts, PE
2015-2016 Schedules Teachers Recommend Core Classes Online Waiver must be submitted to change
these Students/Parents must choose electives on
portal Feb 18 – Registration Packets Distributed Feb 23 – 4-6pm Registration Help with
Counselors in Media Center March 3 – Portal Closes March 25 – Course Verification Distribution April 13 – Waivers Due
Advanced Placement (AP) Classes
Earn college credit with certain AP exam scores (depends on university)
Experience college rigor Get challenged, learn how to
study and manage your time Shorten the amount of time to
earn a degree 1 Extra Quality Point added to
Cumulative GPA, .5 for HOPE Needed for selective university
admission Middle 50% of UGA freshman
have taken 4-8 Middle 50 % of GT freshman
have taken 6-11
How do I get in? Teacher recommendations or waivers for core classes. Some AP classes are electives (AP Psych, AP Euro, etc.)
Check out this student’s experience.
Advanced Placement Options
AP Human Geography AP World History AP US History AP Government/Politics AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP French
AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP American Lit/Lang AP Literature/Comp AP Studio Art AP Music Theory AP Art History AP Spanish AP Computer Science
Should I try AP? Consider current
grades/study habits Consider
strengths/interests How busy are you? Talk with current
teachers and students Can I get into college
without AP? Benefit of AP is
learning how to study
Dual Enrollment Options Provides opportunities to
earn credit at BOTH at the high school and at the postsecondary institution
Attend class on college campus
Shorten the amount of time to earn a degree
Paid for by ACCEL funds that do not count toward HOPE hours
1 Extra Quality point added to Cumulative GPA, .5 for HOPE
ACCEL Move on When Ready (MOWR)
HOPE Grant (Tech Colleges)
Core Academic Course
Core Academic Courses
Career Tech Courses
Can go part time or full time to college.
Must be full time at college.
Can go part time or full time to college.
UNG – Cumming ACCEL Program Information
Open to Juniors or Seniors High School Required Core GPA of 3.25 480 Critical Reading and 440 Math on the SAT with at least a combined
970, OR 20 English and 18 Mathematics on the ACT with composite score of at least 20
Accel will pay the standard tuition rate for bachelor's degree courses at UNG.
UNG waives all mandatory fees for Accel students. That is a huge savings over what other UNG students pay.
You will pay for your books which amounts to about $100-$150 per course.
You will pay any course-specific fees, such as lab fees. Preferred Deadline May 1st and Final Deadline is July 1st.
UNG – Cumming MOWR Admissions Information
Open to Juniors or Seniors Have a 530 Critical Reading and 530 Math on the SAT, OR Have a 23
English and 22 Math on the ACT, Required Core GPA of 3.5 MOWR will pay for up to a maximum of 4 courses and 15 credit hours
per semester. If you take more than 4 courses, you'll pay for the extra course/s.
UNG waives all mandatory fees for MOWR students. That is a huge savings over what other UNG students pay.
You will pay for your books which amounts to about $100-$150 per course.
You will pay any course-specific fees, such as lab fees. If you wish to live in a residence hall on the Dahlonega campus, you will
pay room and meals.
Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment Information Opportunity to earn CTAE course
credit and Technical Certificate Opportunity to graduate from high
school with employable skill and certification
The high schools provide books for Dual Enrollment Students in CTAE Classes
No mandatory fees to High School Dual Enrollment students with the exception of students enrolled in programs requiring a malpractice insurance fee of $9.52
Students do NOT need the SAT or ACT but must take the Compass
Check out this student testimonial
Lanier Tech Tentative Course Offerings Forsyth Campus Nurse Assisting Criminal Justice Design and Media
Production Interior Design Horticulture Child Development Accounting PC and Network Tech
Dawson Campus Nurse Assisting Welding Shampoo Tech
(Cosmetology) Residential Wiring Design and Media
Production Automotive
Informational Nights
UNG – Cumming Campus
January 27th or 29th at 6pm
300 Aquatic Circle, Cumming, Ga. 30040
Lanier Tech – Forsyth Campus
January 28th at 6pm
3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Cumming, GA 30041
College Admissions for HS Freshman
Do well in your classes Seek help when needed Participate in extracurricular activities Seek leadership opportunities Start a resume to track involvement Consider rigorous courses Explore funding for college Explore interests, strengths for careers Consider summer activities
What do Colleges consider for admission?
There is no magic formula Each college can value different things Courses taken GPA Class Rank SAT or ACT Scores Personal Statements and Essays Extracurricular Activities Interviews Expert: Do Colleges Want Quality or Quantity o
f Activities?
Georgia School Averages
School GPA SAT ACT
UGA 3.8-4.09 1800-2060 28-32
Georgia Tech A average 2050-2240 30-33
UNG (Bachelors) 3.62 1120 24
Kennesaw State 3.22 1070 22
GCSU 3.26-3.37 1100-1240 23-27
Georgia Southern 3.24 1113 24
Georgia State 3.34 1053 22
College Admissions Testing
PSAT – October 2015 (Redesigned)10th grade – all students take it for free 11th grade – must register and is the National
Merit Scholarship Competition Qualifier Great practice and get valuable score report
that offers remediation supportSAT/ACT – Spring of the Junior yearSAT is changing March 2016Resources on the Counseling Website
NCAA – Student Athletes Visit the NCAA
Eligibility Center Sliding Scale Requirements are
changing for Class of 2016 and beyond
Students athletes register by the junior year
Career Exploration
The question for freshman is not “What am I going to do?”
Instead ask “What are my strengths and interests and how can I explore those?”
Expert: How can I learn about careers? Learn from what others have done
Ways to explore careers
North Forsyth Pathways Dual Enrollment – Lanier Tech Online resources
www.careercruising.comwww.bigfuture.collegeboard.orgwww.gacollege411.orgGeorgia's Hot Careers to 2020
North Forsyth Pathways
Career Tech Pathways
Fine Arts Pathways
World Language Pathways
Advanced Academic Pathways
Students are encouraged to complete a pathway A sequence of 3 courses is needed to be a
“Pathway Completer” Students can complete more than one pathway Some Pathways require an End of Pathway
Assessment
Career Tech Pathways Audio & Video Business &
Technology Education - Teaching Engineering Food & Nutrition JROTC-Marines Horticulture Computer Science Web & Digital Design
Public Healthcare Sports Medicine Information Support
& Services Marketing &
Management Programming Sports &
Entertainment Marketing
Fine Arts Pathways
Music3 Band credits3 Chorus credits
Drama3 credits in Acting, Tech Theatre, or Musical
Theatre Visual Art
3 credits in Visual Arts, Drawing, Painting, or Ceramics
Advanced Academic Pathways
English, Math, ScienceNeed 4 required credits
• 1 credit needs to be AP/dual enrollment
Social StudiesNeed 3 required credits
• 1 credit needs to be AP/dual enrollment
Pathway Recognitions
Seal of Completion (First Level)Earning credit in 3 required pathway courses
• Award: Seal on Diploma
Seal of Distinction (Mid Level)Earning credit in 3 required pathway coursesParticipation in student organization related
to pathwayMinimum GPA 3.0Completion of a service project in pathway
• Award: Seal on Diploma, Pin at Graduation
Pathway Recognitions Medallion and Seal of Distinction ( Highest)
Earning credit in 3 required pathway courses Participation in student organization related to
pathway Minimum GPA 3.0 Completion of a service project in pathway Earning 2 credits in the same world language Member of Honor Society for chosen pathway Earning credit in 2 AP/Dual Enrollment classes
• Award: Seal on Diploma, Medallion & Pin at Graduation
Financial Aid Planning
What are the biggest myths about Financial Aid?
Good Grades + Activities = Scholarships Look at many of the same things
students are doing for college admissions Check the NFHS Counseling Website for
resources Various Financial Aid Timelines Consider a 529 plan for possible tax
savings
HOPE Program
HOPE Scholarship3.0 Core GPA (English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, World Language)Rigor RequirementsCovers a portion of standard tuition for
public and some private institutions (90%)
HOPE Program
Zell Miller Scholarship3.7 Core GPARigor RequirementsTest Component
○ 1200 SAT combined score (Critical Reading & Math)
○ 26 ACT composite scoreCovers Full Standard Tuition
HOPE Rigor Requirements
The Class of 2018 must pass four courses from the approved listRigor Courses: Advanced Math, Science, World
Language, AP in core subjects, Dual Enrollment Credit in core courses
Math Examples: Advanced Algebra, PrecalculusScience Examples: Chemistry, Physics, Human
Anatomy, Forensic ScienceLanguage examples: Spanish II, French II,
German II, Russian II, Latin IIAny AP or dual enrollment core course
HOPE Grant High School GPA and/or test scores are not
considered Must be enrolled in a certificate or diploma program Pays a portion of a schools standard tuition Students enrolled in an approved program may
receive the SIWDG Strategic Industries Work Force Development Grant Examples: Commercial Truck Driving, PC and
Network Repair Tech, Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Welding, Pharmacy Assistant, among many others