Marietta High School Counseling Department2014 - 2015
Who are we?
Students are assigned to counselors by last name
Ms. Joann Kinlaw: A – Dr Ms. Nancy Hill: Ki – RaMs. Chenedra Corbin: Ds – Kh Ms. Betsy Alpert: Rb – Z
Ms. Sheila Colquitt – Graduation Coach
Where are we located?
Guidance Department
Weight Room
Nurse’s Clinic
Athletic Office
How do I make an appointment?
Step 1 Step 2
On the desk to your left when you enter Counseling Office,
pick up a Counselor Appointment Request form
Fill out a Counselor Appointment Request form &
your counselor will be in contact with you
Why should I meet with my counselor?
Schedule issuesTranscript questionsCredit recoveryGraduation requirementsPersonal issues (at school or at
home)Dual Enrollment
When should I meet with the Graduation Coach (Ms. Colquitt)?
Information regarding PLC (Performance Learning Center) GAC (Georgia Achievement Center) Alternative education options
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subject Units Required Courses
English 4 1 unit of American Literature or AP LanguageMath 4 Math Support DOES NOT count for graduationScience 4 1 unit Physical Science or Physics
1 unit of Biology1 unit of Chemistry or Environmental Science 4th Science (e.g., Food Science, Anatomy, etc.)
Social Studies 3 1 unit World History1 unit U.S. History½ unit Economics½ unit American Government or Citizenship
CTAE, Foreign Lang., or Fine Arts 3 This area can be a combination Health/Personal Fitness ½ unit
each Students can exempt this requirement if they have completed 3 years of ROTC
Electives 4 Examples – PE, Journalism, Sociology, etc.Total 23
Students must also pass the Georgia Writing Test (given 11th grade).
What do I need to be a junior next year?
12 credits 2 units of English (Reading does not count) 1 unit of Science 1 units of Social Studies 2 units of Math
Math Support DOES count for promotion purposes but DOES NOT count for graduation purposes
EXAMPLE: You can be promoted to 11th grade if you pass Geometry A & Geometry A Support but you fail Geometry B. However, you will have to make up the Geometry B during Credit Recovery or Summer School for graduation purposes.
What is Dual Enrollment? Students earn high school AND college
credit while enrolled in high school Minimal cost (or in some cases – free!) Must be a rising junior or senior Must earn qualifying scores on either
SAT/ACT or COMPASS test (given at MHS in fall & spring)
Be aware of deadlines – KSU is in mid-January, Chat Tech is in May, etc.
Why should I care about my grades now?
You want to be promoted to 11th grade You do not want to have to do credit
recovery either after school, attend summer school ($220 per half credit), or double up on credits next year
Eligibility for sports, extra-curricular activities, and Dual Enrollment
Good, solid GPA College & post-secondary options Scholarship opportunities including HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships
PSAT All sophomores take PSAT on Wed,
Oct 15 PSAT promotes college readiness by
providing students, parents, and educators with detailed feedback on students’ skills as well as tools for improvement and college planning
Students will receive PSAT information from homeroom advisor
Where can I find out more information about the MHS Counseling Department?1. Go to MHS homepage (http://mhs.marietta-city.org/mhs)
3. Explore MHS Counseling Page
2. Select Counseling
Questions?