junior & sophomore parent night nmhs class of 2017 nmhs class of 2018 welcome parents!

Junior & Sophomore

Parent Night

NMHS Class of 2017

NMHS Class of 2018

Welcome Parents!

Agenda Graduation Requirements Honors and Recognition HOPE Updates/Requirements Preparing for College NCAA Eligibility Parental Support Important Dates

Graduation Requirements:

You must have a minimum of

23 credits to receive a diploma from Douglas

County School System.

**18 credits are needed to be promoted to senior status.

Required Courses 4 credits of English (9th Lit and Amer.

Lit.) 4 credits of Math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg.

II & 4th math) 4 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies (Am. Govt.,

US Hist. World Hist. and Econ.) ½ credit Health and ½ credit Personal

Fitness 3 Elective credits from CTAE, Fine Arts

or Foreign Language

Science RequirementsBiologyPhysical Science or PhysicsChemistry, Environmental Science

or Earth Systems1 additional Science

Foreign Language Alert!Foreign Language is not required for

graduation.2 and 4 year colleges still require 2

credits of the same foreign language for admissions.

End of Course ExamsEOC exams count as 20% of your final gradeo Fall Test Window: November 30th – December

14th

Test Prep:o www.usatestprep.como www.gacollege411.org

o http://secure.gacollege411.org/College_Planning/Test_Prep/End_of_Course_Tests.aspx

Promotion Rule Total of 5 credits to be a true

Sophomore.

Total of 11credits to be a true Junior.

Total of 18 credits to be a true Senior.

Honors and Recognition Honor Grad Board Scholar Academic Seal Fine Arts Seal Foreign Language Seal

Honors and RecognitionHonor Graduate

3.75 cumulative GPA

Maximum credits (32)

5 academic courses Senior year

2 credits of Foreign Language

Board Scholar

3.5 cumulative GPA

Maximum credits (32)

2 extra academic courses

2 credits of Foreign Language

Honors and Recognition Academic Seal

3 AP or Dual Enrollment Credits 3 Certificates from a technical school dual

enrollment program Combination of the above

Fine Arts Seal 4 credits of Fine Arts Courses 2 credits must be from the same discipline

Foreign Language Seal 4 credits of the same foreign language

Striving towardsValedictorian/Salutatorian

Valedictorian is student with the highest # of points based on grades in all core academic classes.

Salutatorian is student with 2nd highest # of points based on grades in above courses.

Calculation is based on a points system using all numeric grades from core academic classes, with extra weight assigned to Honors, AP, IB and Dual Enrollment.

HOPE Scholarship Updates:

Hope Scholarship: 3.0 HOPE GPA (Partial Scholarship) 3.70 HOPE GPA (Full Scholarship)

1200 SAT combined score 26 ACT composite score

Rigor Required: For the Classes of 2017 & 2018, at least

4 credits in rigorous courses or Dual Enrollment courses.

Meet enrollment requirements

Hope Grant: For students seeking a technical certificate or

diploma, regardless of GPA or graduation date.

HOPE: Rigorous Courses• English: AP Language, AP Literature• Math: AP Statistics, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Acc.

Math courses, Advanced Algebra, Adv. Mathematical Decision Making.

• Science: Human Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, AP Science courses, Forensic Science,

• Social Studies: AP Psychology, AP Government, AP Microeconomics, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP U.S. History

• Foreign Language: French II, French III, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Spanish V

• Dual Enrollment Courses: Academic Courses Only.

Preparing for College NowGPA: Increasing it/Rebuilding itGrades: 9th – 11th grade years firstTest Scores: SAT/ACTDual EnrollmentStudent Involvement:

Extracurricular Activities Community Service Employment

RecommendationsEssays

Preparing for College Entrance Exams

PSAT Measures College

Readiness in: Reading, Writing and Lang., and Math.

Provides personalized study plan for the SAT, based on test results.

Used as the entry point into the National Merit Scholarship.

Identifies AP Potential

ASPIRE Measures College

Readiness in: Eng., Math, Reading, Science

Uses benchmark scores to determine College Readiness

Results include a STEM score & Progress towards Career Readiness.

College Entrance ExamsNewly Designed!

SATAchievement Test!

(Previously Aptitude Test)

More aligned with what students are learning in the classroom.

Tests 3 Sections (Previously 4): Reading, Writing & Language, Math; Essay (optional)

Score Penalty: No penalty for wrong answers.

Top Score: 1600 (Previously 2400)

ACTAchievement test:

Curriculum based instruction.

Tests 4 Sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Optional Writing component.

Score Penalty: No penalty for wrong answers.

Top Score: 36

Dual EnrollmentEarn College Credit Now & Save $

$!!Advanced Placement CoursesCollege and Career Institute (CCI)Move On When Ready

Georgia Highlands CollegeUniversity of West GeorgiaWest Georgia Technical College

Dual Enrollment Night: January 14, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA determines athletic eligibility for Division I and Division II school.

Meeting the eligibility standards helps prepare students for academic success in college.

Also protects the fairness of the sport by ensuring the student athlete is an amateur.

NCAA Athletic EligibilityRegister with the NCAA Eligibility Center

in their 10th grade year. www.eligibilitycenter.org

Must have minimum 2.0 Core GPA.Complete 16 NCAA Core CourseEarn an SAT/ACT score that matches your

Core GPA or minimum score. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the

NCAA Eligibility Center.Submit an official transcript.

Parental SupportRemember your student still needs you!

Check on your student’s progress with his/her homework, study time, or projects.

Encourage your student to manage his/her time well.

Provide positive feedback on the skills/strengths your student uses to be successful.

Stay in contact with teachers.Check website for important dates.

Parental SupportHelp foster student’s Career Interests.

Expose him/her to different careers. Encourage students to interview others

about their job.Explore Post-Secondary Options

Research College Options Request Information Schedule College Visits

Email or call counselor if you have concerns.

Important Dates!Superintendent Scholar Awards

November 5, 2015, 6:30 p.m.PTSA Panel Discussion

November 5, 2015, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. October SAT Scores: 10/22/15 PSAT Scores: Mid-December Dual Enrollment Night

January 14, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

Stay ConnectedSchool website:

tinyurl.com/nmhsjagsInfinite Campus Parent PortalCounselor’s Twitter

@nmhs_counselors#nmhsjagsCounselor’s Facebook: NMHS Jags

Counseling Department

Counselor ContactsJen Travis – Last Names A-Ejen.travis@douglas.k12.ga.us770-651-2718Shujuan Shannon – Last Names F-Lshujuan.Shannon@douglas.k12.ga.us770-651-2719Pamela Cummings – Last Names M-Rpamela.cummings@douglas.k12.ga.us770-651-2727Teresa Townsend – Last Names S-Z and Off Campusteresa.townsend@douglas.k12.ga.us770-651-2781

Any Questions?

Thank you for coming!