JUNIOR
Kell High School
Counseling Department
ADVISEMENT
Kell School Counselors
Students with last names:A-G Viola Lussier H-O Lauren Holland, Department ChairP-Z Valerie BullockRTI Ann PritchardClerk Maureen Drago
Graduation RequirementsRequirements Credits (23 total required)
Language Arts 4 credits- must include 1 unit of 9th Lit & 1 unit of American Lit
Math 4 credits – CCGPS Coordinate Algebra, CCGPS Analytic Geometry, CCGPS Advanced Algebra, 4th Math
Science 4 credits- Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science, Physics, 4th Science
Social Studies 3 credits- World History, US History, Economics/Government
Health & Personal Fitness 1 credit (.5 credit each)
World Languages and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE
3 At least from these categories
Electives 4 (any)
Students planning to enter or transfer into a four-year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same World
Language
So you want to be a senior?
How many credits are required to be in 12th grade? 16 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2014-
15 school year for you to be in the 12th grade.
Must include 3 credits of English, 3 credits of Math, 3 credits of Science
If a student does not meet these requirements and does not make them up over the summer, the student remains in an 11th grade homeroom and their yearbook picture will be in the 11th grade section.
Georgia High School Graduation Tests
All Students must pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.
End of Course Tests (EOCTs) count 20% of your grade for part B of that class but are not a graduation requirement
Options after High School
WorkTrade schoolApprentice programsMilitaryTechnical collegesTwo-year collegesFour-year colleges
Trades and ApprenticeshipsOccupations such as skilled construction
work are considered trades or crafts.
The completion of an apprenticeship is generally associated with skilled labor. Training lasts 1 - 4 years and provides on-the-job training. These kinds of programs can lead to well paying jobs.
Apprenticeships Electrician Plumbing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Manufacturing Maintenance Technology Certified Cook Tourism Firefighter Automotive Services Health Unit Coordinator Agriculture Business Youth Apprenticeship Finance and Banking Apprenticeship
What are Technical Colleges looking for?
High School Diploma or GED
Take the SAT, ACT, or COMPASS Test Will be used for course placement only
The HOPE Grant can be used for trade focused certificate and diploma programs - No GPA requirement
What are Two-year Colleges looking for?
High School Diploma
At least a 2.0 GPA in core/academic coursework
Complete 4 Math units through Advanced Algebra
Many two year colleges will accept students without Foreign Language from high school, but to transfer to a 4 year college will need to take 1-2 classes in the 2 year college.
SAT/ACT may or may not be required. If you don’t have the SAT or ACT, you can take the COMPASS placement test at the 2 year college for placement.
What are Four-year Colleges looking for? 4 math units, including a course beyond Advanced
Algebra such as Pre-Calculus or Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, though more selective colleges will be looking for higher math (UGA, Georgia Tech)
At least two years of the same Foreign Language GPA Requirements- See individual school SAT / ACT Minimums- See individual school California, South Carolina, Louisiana , Ole Miss and
Tennessee schools – one unit Fine Arts
What are selective four-year colleges looking for?
Stronger GPA (average 3.8 for UGA & Tech) and test scores (average CR + M = 1270 for UGA, 1300 for Tech)
Rigor of courses taken (average 5-6 AP, mostly honors)At least two or more years of same Foreign Language
Math through at least Pre-Calculus or Accelerated Math III
How did you get involved in your community?Did you get involved in high school, and did you
demonstrate leadership in any of these activities? Essays to show writing skill & character of applicantLetters of Recommendations from counselor & teachers
Kell Transcript & GPAs
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College GPA calculations Student should contact the college to find how it
calculates GPA for their admissions
Most colleges only consider academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Some colleges may give more or less additional quality points than Kell for Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment college courses
For example, UGA & Georgia Tech weight only AP classes with a .5; other GA colleges usually don’t weight at all; Alabama colleges take GPA as transcript reports; South Carolina weights honors & AP the same
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizenresident of Georgia one year prior
HOPE Scholarship Qualifications: 3.0 High School CORE GPA Covers partial tuition for GA colleges To keep, student must maintain a 3.0 in college Can regain 1 time only
Zell Miller Scholarship Qualifications: 3.7 high school CORE GPA Covers full-tuition for GA public colleges SAT CR + M = 1200 or ACT 26 Composite on one test
sitting To keep full scholarship, student must maintain a 3.3
in college. Drop to regular HOPE as long as 3.0 is maintained Can regain 1 time only
HOPE GPA
It IS NOT listed on your transcript
It is based on all your CORE course grades only Honors coursework is NOT weightedAP courses receive .5 extra quality points up to 4.0Middle school credit is not included
You will get your tentative HOPE GPA in March
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HOPE Rigor Requirements
Students who graduate from an eligible high school in Spring 2015 must pass two courses from the following types of courses: Advanced Math Advanced Science Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects International Baccalaureate (IB) in core subjects Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia (USG) Institution Advanced Foreign Language
For a full listing of the courses that qualify, please visit: http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_List.pdf
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Steps you can take now Take the SAT & ACT
Create a list of 5 colleges and research
Get involved in a positive club/activity or part-time job you enjoy
Start a resume Include academic info., honors & awards, Extracurricular/volunteer activities, work/volunteer
experience
Visit colleges during breaks and summer
Research Cost of Attendance and Scholarships
Standardized Testing
The SAT• 3 Sections
- Math (70 minutes)
- Critical Reading (70 minutes)
- Writing (60 minutes)• Multiple choice, short-answer, & essay• 2400 possible points• Points deducted for incorrect answers• Sign up at collegeboard.com
Standardized Testing
The ACT• 5 Sections
– Math (60 minutes)– English (45 minutes)– Reading (35 minutes)– Science (35 minutes)– Writing (30 minutes)
• Multiple choice• No penalty for guessing• Score ranges up to 36• Sign up at ACTstudent.org
Standardized Testing
Fee Waivers- If your student is on free or
reduced lunch, he or she is eligible to receive 2 free SAT and 2 free ACT waivers per school year.
- Once your student tests on a SAT waiver, he or she is also able to receive 4 free college application waivers.
SAT ACTVocabulary Greater emphasis
Abstract Thinking Greater emphasis
Math ContentGeometry; Algebra;
Adv Algebra Geometry; Algebra & Adv Alg; Trigonometry
Math StyleMore tricks - unique
language
Straightforward; Simple; More
academic
Reading Comprehension
Abstract & analogous thinking;
Interpretation; Vocabulary
Straightforward; More content based; What
did I read?; What happened?
Grammar Only in essay More focus on grammar
Science N/A Graph & table analysis
Speed Greater emphasis
Mental Endurance Greater emphasis
College Search
GACollege 411Big Future (College Board)Career Cruising
Get Involved in your community! Studies show students who are involved in
their community have better grades
Volunteer & community service Join a club Youth groups Summer/part-time jobs or internships Fine arts and athletic activities
A few activities that you passionately pursue are preferred over several for which you are
just a casual member.
Building a Resume
Look online for samples
The Counseling office has Student Profile Forms
Campus Visits
Every college campus is sunny and beautiful online. Visiting the actual campus gives you a better feel for what it really looks and feels like!
How to Schedule a Visit
Colleges will list visit times and dates generally under the undergraduate admissions website.
Some colleges have prospective student day on the weekend and offer campus tours during the week.
Cost of Attendance
2013-2014 Estimated Cost of Attendance*UGA: $22,064
*Georgia Tech: $23,384
*KSU: $6,808 (no housing); $15,088 (with housing)
*Georgia Highlands: $1,505.48 (no housing)
Scholarships
College Financial Aid WebsiteKell Counseling Website (
www.cobblearning.net/kellcounseling )Fastweb.comHOPE/Zell MillerFAFSAEmployers- Corporate Scholarships
NCAA Eligibility
You should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www.NCAAclearinghouse.net) at the end of your junior year.
The registration fee is $60.00.NCAA will ONLY accept online
registration.You will need to send an initial and a final
transcript to NCAA.
“Full Ride Scholarships”
Out of the millions of students enrolled in college, less than 20,000 across the country will receive the golden ticket of full ride scholarships.
The average NCAA scholarship is less than $11,000
Most “full rides” are merit basedHIGH GPA+HIGH SAT/ACT
Congratulations Class of 2015!