High School 101: The Journey Begins

High School 101: The Journey Begins

Presented by: The Cambridge Counseling Department

Program OverviewWho's WhoOverview of Cambridge CounselingAcademic RequirementsTesting RequirementsRetention & RecoveryGPA & HOPE ScholarshipTips for ParentsCommunicationCOMPASS CenterUpcoming

Cambridge Administrators:Assigned to students by grade level Principal: Dr. Edward Spurka

9th Grade Administrator: Mr. Chris Bennett

10th Grade Administrator: Mr. Forti

11th Grade Administrator/ Assistant Principal: Mrs. Latoya Gray

12th Grade Administrator/ Curriculum Assistant Principal: Mrs. Amy Price

Associate Administrator: Mrs. Kim Premoli

Cambridge Counseling Staff:Assigned to students by the first letter(s) of their last name. A-E: Mrs. Leigh Popp

F-Lal: Mrs. Bonnie Schechter

Lam- Ri: Mrs. Gwen Danner

Rj-Z: Mrs. Samiah Garcia

Graduation Coach: Mr. Chip Flemmer

Social Worker: Mrs. Stephanie Schuette

Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Tammy Speer

Records Coordinator: Mrs. Nancy SheridanWhat is Cambridge Counseling?Individual Student Planning:

Academic planning; College/Career Planning; Goal Setting; Problem Solving; Recommendation Letters; Transcript Requests; Graduation Status Tracking; Transition Planning; College Visits.

Classroom Guidance: What You Need to Know as a Freshman; PSAT Planning.

Responsive Services: As needed.

Individual and Small Group Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Consultation and Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administrators; Referrals to Outside Agencies.

New Student Enrollments; Withdrawals, Academic Placement & Scheduling; Standardized Test Coordination & Interpretation; Special Programs (Honors Night, National Merit, Parent Information Nights, Nominated Scholarships).Counseling Procedures:Appointment Requests (student vs. parent)

Student Enrollment/Withdrawals

Student Records

Credit RequirementsEnglish: 4 Credits

Mathematics: 4 Credits

Science: 4 Credits

Social Studies: 3 Credits

World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech: 3 credits

Electives: 4 Credits

Health/ Personal Fitness: 1 Credit

*Semester long classes= .5 credits

*Year long classes= 1 credit

*23 credits are required to graduateSample 4-Year PlanGrade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12English9th Lit/Comp H10th Lit/Comp H11th Lit/Comp HAP LiteratureMathCCGPS AlgebraGPS GeometryGPS Adv AlgebraGPS Pre-CalculusScienceBiology *Phys Science *ChemistryEarth SystemsSocial StudiesAmerican Government (.5)World HistoryUS HistoryEconomics (.5)World LanguageSpanish 2 HSpanish 3 HSpanish 4 HAP SpanishElectiveBandBandBandBandGeneral Health is often paired with American Gov. in 9th grade.

Personal Fitness is also required and can be taken at the student's leisure anytime during the four years. How do Honors Points Work?An additional 7 points is added on to the final grade for any Honors, College or AP course. *A passing grade of at least 70 must be earned in order to receive the 7 points.

Example: PR Transcript/RC9th Lit H 90 97Biology H 68 68Retention PolicyRetention Policy:5 credits= 10th grade promotion11 credits= 11th grade promotion17 credits= 12th grade promotion23 credits= GRADUATION!

Recovery PolicyIn schedulePLATO (Not accepted by NCAA)Fulton Virtual School (FVS)GA Virtual School (GAVSSummer SchoolNo Pass, No PlayTo participate in sports, students must have passed FIVE classes from the previous semester. ANDMust be on track to graduate (Not retained in a lower grade).Testing RequirementsStudents entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2011 no longer must take or pass the GHSGT to receive a high school diploma.

End-of-course tests (EOCT) account for 20% of a students final grade.

Classes with EOCT's include: Algebra, Geometry, 9th Lit,, 11th Lit, Biology, Physical Science, US History, Economics.

Every student must take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT).

GPA & HOPE ScholarshipHow do you calculate a GPA?There are many different ways. A few of the most common ways include:

Cumulative Numeric Average: Example 83.5%Fulton County reports CNA.All courses on the transcript are included in the average, including failing grades.

Grade Point Average: 3.21 Cum.; Example: 3.02 Core (On a 4.0 scale)Used by many college and scholarship programs.The grades included depend on the type of calculation needed.Cumulative: ALL grades converted to a point scale.Core: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language grades converted to a point scale.HOPE EligibilityEligibility for the HOPE Scholarship requires students to earn a 3.0 GPA.All grades earned in core classes are included. The additional 7 points that FC awards for honors, AP or college courses are removed and grades are converted to a 4.0 scale.AP courses receive an additional .5 weight up to 4.0

Zell Miller Scholarship3.7 GPACalculated the same as HOPEAlso a test score requirement (1200 SAT combined score in critical reading and math. 26 ACT composite score).

HOPE GrantStudents working toward a certificate or diploma at an eligible college or universityNo specific high school GPA requiredPostsecondary cumulative GPA of 2.0

Visit www.gacollege411.org for award and rigor details

Additional HOPE RequirementsStudents Graduating after May 1, 2017 Must Have Four Full Academic Credits From Courses Listed Below:

Advanced MathAdvanced ScienceAP in a core subjectAdvanced Foreign LanguageCore subjects taken at USG Institution

List of courses:http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_List.pdf

College Admissions:What do colleges look for?GPA Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language)

Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of courses throughout high school, including the senior year

Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking during 11th grade year

Class Rank Based on overall numeric weighted average

Extracurricular Activities Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations and sports can be particularly important to colleges

College Application Essays Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate writing ability and give the college more information about the student.

Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor is needed

Resumes Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.

Interviews- May be required

2013 Freshman Profile

Tips for ParentsProvide a proper study setting (free from distraction).Plan a regular time for studying each day Ask to see your child's homework and agenda frequently. Check Home Access CenterCommunicate with teachersProper sleep, diet, and exercise will help with alertnessBe sensitive to your child's frustrations about school.

Communication If your student is struggling in a class: The policy is to contact and work with the teacher. We do not change classes or teachers.

Questions about TAG, contact: Dahlia Restler at restler@fultonschools.org

Questions about a 504, contact: Chip Flemmer at flemmerc@fultonschools.org

Questions about sport eligibility, contact: Wayne Smith at smithtw@fultonschools.orgUpcomingOctober 16: PSAT

October 21: 9th Grade Advisement begins

October 28: Bridge Bill activities begin on GCIS

Find more upcoming events at:www.cambridgeguidance.comGeorgia Career Information Systems (GCIS)AssessmentsExploration4-Year High School PlansCollege PlanningEducational, college and career management.

www.gcic.peachnet.edu

The COMPASS CenterIS OPEN!This is a resource for ALL Students and Parents!

The Compass Center will provide many services including but not limited to:

The Compass Center is located in room #2503.*Students must request a Pass from Study Hall or lunch Cafeteria (3rd,4th, 5th periods) or during PAWS (Tues/Thurs)

COLLEGE & CAREER SEARCH RESOURCESCAREER EXPLORATION & INTEREST PROFILE TOOLSMOCK INTERVIEW PRACTICERESUME ASSISTANCEESSAY WRITING RESOURCESSCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCECEO PROGRAM (Career Exploration/Job Shadow)ACT & SAT PREP RESOURCESNCAA ELIGIBILTIY RESOURCESENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES & INTERNSHIPSThe Cambridge Guidance Handbook-A CHS-specific, pdf-docu-book on the CHS website will be the guide utilized as a starting point PARENT INFORMATION WORKSHOPSCOLLEGE RECRUITER VISITS & COLLEGE VISIT MINUTESCOLLEGE FAIR AT CHS & AWARENESS OF EVENTS IN COMMUNITYResources for students that need Accommodations Resources & contacts for educational & career options with Selective Service recruitment

The COMPASS CENTER at Cambridge HS is proud to announce a new service for students: Cambridge CEO Program (Career Exploration Opportunities) Discover interests, learn about careers, experience careers before going to collegeThe CEO program is a Career & Job shadowing program for Cambridge High School students toexplore careers in a variety of professions and businesses. Through these experiences, students gainthe knowledge and confidence needed for making future career decisions. The program encompassesmany different aspects, all designed to educate the students on career directions and choices.

Getting Started: Stop by the COMPASS CENTER (Room 2503) for forms or print copies by accessing our link on the Guidance website.

STEP ONE: Complete a Career Interest Profile This tool (obtained via COMPASS CENTER) helps students identify areas best suited to them as individuals.STEP TWO: Submit a completed Cambridge CEO Application. STEP THREE: Submit a Teacher CEO Recommendation form. STEP FOUR: Submit a Resume & participate in one Mock Interview Session at the Compass Center.

After all prerequisites are met & four steps above are complete, the student will be contacted to set up a personalappointment to bematched with a career professional!

PREREQUISITES: Student must be in good standing. This means student has maintained grades of "C" and above in all academic course work, is not on probation nor has there been a pattern of being on and off probation.Student has demonstrated good attendance, no excessive absences.Student has demonstrated a level of responsibility.

Cambridge CEO Program (CONTINUED)Discover interests, learn about careers, experience careers before going to collegeCareer Professions available for Job Shadows:Different professions will be added as available. If you do not see a particular area of interest on the list, please discuss this during your appointment.Physician (various fields)Biologist Physical TherapistPolitical serviceBiomedical EngineerLaw enforcementMarketing ExecutiveActuaryMechanical Engineer OphthalmologistFinancial AnalystFood ScientistExecutive ChefApparel MarketingSpeech TherapistTechnology Sales ExecutiveVeterinary MedicineArchitectChiropractorInterior DesignManagementLawyer/JusticeAdvertising ExecutivePublic Relations Software EngineerComputer Science Physical TherapistSocial WorkerAthletic TrainerOccupational TherapistPsychologyInvestment BankingStock AnalystFilm/ProductionNursingBroadcastingNutrition/DietitianDentistryMany more....ATTENTION BUSINESS PARTNERS/PROFESSIONALS: If you are interested in participating as one of our professional mentors for our career shadowing or internship opportunities, PLEASE contact us at CambridgeCompassCEO@gmail.comView updates and links from your schoolRead and send email messages to school staffAccess the document libraryHome pageView your course recordsCreate a course planReflect on course options and choicesView course plan comments and recommendations from counselors, teachers and parents Courses tabResearch colleges, enrichment programs and scholarshipsBuild your Colleges I'm Thinking About list and Colleges I'm Applying To listRequest teacher recommendations and transcripts for college applicationsColleges tabComplete personality and interests assessments Research careersBuild favorite career list Careers tabTake surveysCreate a resumeView your test scores, GPA and rankView documents posted by the school Create journal enties to record reflections and track progressAbout Me tab Set academic and personal goalsCreate personal task listsView and complete school-assigned tasksMy Planner tabWhat is Naviance Family Connection?Naviance Family Connection is a web-based platform subscribed to by schools to provide students and families with a single, centralized, online resource for college and career planning and post-secondary preparation. The tools included in the program allow convenient communication with guidance counselors and school staff allowing a streamlined approach to collaborate on college and career readiness activities. What can your student do in Family Connection?Students can identify interests, explore careers, research colleges, scholarships, enrichment programs and potential courses in one location. They can create individual plans resulting in a personalized portfolio that can be linked to college and career readiness. Students can directly link career interests to educational programs to aid the college search process while also identifying scholarship opportunities. During the college application process, students can electronically request transcripts and letters of recommendations as well as directly submit their college applications through the program. Students can also build their resume and create goals and track associated tasks and activities.

Questions?