freshman parent meeting - north gwinnett high school · 9th grade counseling overview • support...
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Overview of this evening…
•Introduction to a variety of topics relevant to new high school parents
•Provide guidance on where to find MORE information
9th Grade Counseling Overview • Support during transition to High School
• Academic success skills, Social/emotional support • Encourage self-advocacy, problem solving, positive decision-making
• Classroom Core Curriculum Lessons • Freshman Class Meetings 1st week of school • GA Career Information System – October • Academic Planning – January/February • Lifelines Suicide Prevention through Health classes – Fall & Spring
• Future planning • Four Year Plans • College and Career Planning
• Partnership with students, parents, teachers • Students can schedule lunch period appointments on the Counseling
Department website
10th-12th Grade Counselors
A-Dd Corban Cofer De-I Kim Russell J-Mc Michelle Bruzan Md-Sa Kim Geer Sb-Z Whitley Greene
Levels of Coursework • College prep (CP) • Honors • Gifted – Students who have been screened and qualified for
the Gifted Program • Advanced Placement (AP) – College-level coursework taught in
high school with a national AP exam offered at the end of the year
• Teachers will register students for the next course in their subject area based on their level recommendations; students choose electives
• List of next year’s classes sent home in the spring for student/parent review and input
Students should take the most rigorous course load appropriate to them because…..
• Excellent college preparation • Colleges like to see students challenge themselves….for
example: “UGA suggests that students pursue the most rigorous curriculum appropriate to their ability levels, as grades in academic courses and curriculum difficulty are the two most important factors in first-year admission decisions.”
• Opportunity for personal growth: develop problem-solving skills, self-advocacy, confidence, personal responsibility
There’s not just one box for everyone to fit in!
• Choose courses based on students’ strengths and areas of interest • While we do encourage students to complete at
least 1 AP class during their HS career in an area of strength, the rumor that APs are required for HOPE or graduation is FALSE
• SO many options after high school….base decisions on the individual student, not what you or they have heard from friends
• Balance • Remember when looking at colleges you’re looking
at the best fit for you….not just a name
Preparing to be a strong college applicant
• Appropriately rigorous course load with strong grades • Test scores (see handout for test prep resources) • In-depth involvement in extra-curriculars
• Visit http://www.northgwinnett.com/ and click on “Activities” for a list of Sports and Clubs
• Community Service • Log to record hours (on NGHS website or in Counseling dept) • NOT required for graduation
• Leadership • Text @LeadNGHS to 470-315-7273 for text updates on opportunities
• What makes you unique, what are you passionate about, what challenges have you overcome…?
PSAT • All 9th, 10th and 11th graders participate • National Merit qualification for 11th graders • Test given in October each year (Oct. 11 this
year) • Students can log in to their College Board
account to access scores on December 13th • Connect to Khan Academy for FREE SAT prep
College and Career Preparation and Planning Resources
• GAfutures.org • Create an account • HOPE Scholarship info!!!!!
• Georgia Career Information System • Students will develop a portfolio of career
and college interests – Fall Semester Lesson • College/University websites • NGHS Counseling Dept. Website
HOPE Scholarship Basics • HOPE Scholarship - Must have a 3.0 cumulative
average in academic classes (LA, Math, Sci, SS, Foreign Lang) – See chart at www.gafutures.org for award amounts
• Zell Miller Scholarship – 3.7 GPA and 1200 SAT or 26 ACT – full tuition to an eligible public college/university
• Rigor requirements met through our sequence of college prep classes
• Subject to change - see www.gafutures.org for up-to-date info
Avoid Stress and Low Grades By… • Studying/reviewing regularly – adjust
habits from a MS to a HS work load • Completing all homework on time • Using an agenda/calendar • Staying organized • Managing time effectively • Asking for help or attending tutoring • Realizing that 9th grade is a step towards
your long-term goals
Academic Support for Students
•NGHS website -> “Interventions and Tutoring” •Tutoring Brochure •Peer Tutoring sign-up
•eClass Resources •Mandatory Tutoring
Freshman Mentoring • Via Advisement on Wednesdays • Builds positive relationships with
upperclassmen • Cover topics such as making the most of
your time in HS, self-awareness, decision-making, academic success skills, peer relations………..
Ways for parents to stay informed
• Parent Portal • Have student show you their eClass • Email teachers directly with specific
questions (after student has communicated with teacher)
• Sign up for NGHS e-news: link on website • Download the NG App from your app
store
Questions??? Ellie Burton, 9th Grade Counselor [email protected] 678-482-1092