alcovy high school senior parent night class of 2013
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ALCOVY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Class of 2013
MEET THE MEET THE COUNSELORSCOUNSELORS
Ms. Timica Parker Lead (A-G)Ms. Timica Parker Lead (A-G) Dr. Kelly Parker (H-O)Dr. Kelly Parker (H-O)[email protected] [email protected]
Ext. 2114 Ext. 2107
Ms. Latonya Mitchell (P-Z)Ms. Latonya Mitchell (P-Z) Mr. Randy Colbert (9Mr. Randy Colbert (9THTH GRADE) GRADE)[email protected] [email protected]
Ext. 2106 Ext. 2147
Ms. Dee Maxwell (Graduation Coach)Ms. Dee Maxwell (Graduation Coach)
TRANSCRIPTS
VISIT COUNSELING OFFICECOMPLETE FORM/RETURN TO TRAY
PICK UP IN 2+ DAYSMUST REQUEST TO BE MAILED
CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
• 18 Credits to be a SENIOR• 24 Credits to graduate* (2010-2011 Freshmen)
• STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS PASS ALL 5 PARTS OF GHSGT OR EOCT IN CORRESPONDING AREAS TO GRADUATE
• *Credits Must Be in Appropriate Area-
See Counselor
GRADUATION REQ. BREAKDOWN (2010-2011)
EOCT & GHSGT
Must Pass ALL 5 Parts GHSGT Or EOCT Equivalent
GHSGT/EOCT DATES
CREDIT CONCERNS AHS GRAD POINT
•Can be done as initial credit or credit recovery•3rd period or outside of school during own time
•online
OUTSIDE CREDIT RECOVERY•Alpha Omega, Covington Academy, Faith Academy
Not for Initial Credit for Core (Math/Eng./Sci./SS)•Must have Failed Class
•Electives only for Initial Credit
ASVAB TEST
ASVAB October 2nd
Purpose
– Determine interests and abilities --- occupations
What is covered?
– English, math, science, mechanical, electronics,
auto body
SAT & ACTSAT
• October 5, 2013• November 2, 2013• December 7, 2013• January 25, 2014• March 8, 2014• May 3, 2014• June 7, 2014
ACT• September 21, 2013• October 26, 2013• December 14, 2013• February 8, 2014• April 12, 2014• June 14, 2014
Students who receive free/reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers for both tests.
SAT vs. ACTSAT ACT
FORMS
COLLEGE ATHLETES?
NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association –
• requires potential Div 1 and 2 student athletes to register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com
• Check their website for required GPAs and SAT/ACT scores
Taking credit recovery?: Check with NCAA for approval.
GACOLLEGE411.ORG
GA APPLY TO COLLEGE DAY
November 7th
Seniors will receive hands on assistance as they apply to college using gacollege411.
SCHOLARSHIPS/ COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
SCHOLARSHIPS• Scholarship Newsletter/ AHS Website Updates• Scholarship Bulletin Board• Scholarship Workshops • Senior Survival Guide• Other (churches/businesses, etc.)
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS• Scholarships/Military/College• Submit Letters to Your Counselor
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
• Available in all colleges• Must have initial 3.0 GPA & maintain 3.0 GPA• Pays only a portion of tuition• Book fee allowance has been eliminated.• Must complete FAFSA
GA Student Finance Commission
Calculates HOPE Eligibility
www. gacollege411.org
SELECTING COLLEGES
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD THROUGH THE PROCESS
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
• Register to take the October SAT/ACT• Attend Senior Evaluation Conference w/ Counselor• Select colleges & attend college fairs• Begin work on applications
– college essay– resume
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
• Take the SAT/ACT• Complete applications
– request letters of recommendation – 10-day notice
• Submit scholarship applications• College visits• Submit college applications (Thanksgiving)
DECEMBER/JANUARY
FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL/MAY
Early Action vs. Early Decision
• Early decision plans allow you to apply early (usually in November) and get an admission decision from the college well in advance of the usual notification date. IT IS BINDING!!!!
• Early action plans are not binding, meaning you do NOT have to commit to a college to which you've applied for early action. Under these plans, you may apply to other colleges. Usually, you can let the college know of your decision in the late spring or whenever you've decided.
FINAL THOUGHTS
•Have a post-high school plan
•Encourage independence
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AHSTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AHS