High School Success Seminar

Lee Campbell, EdDHead of School

Marty Frendt, MAUpper School Principal

Sherry Campbell, MS, LPCCounselor, Lower School Principal

Jan CooperRegistrar,

Home School & International Admissions

 

 

• High School Success Seminars are held once or twice per year in daytime sessions for students and evening sessions for parents. This following PowerPoint reviews some of the concepts and programs discussed at our most recent seminar on 2/1/13. Perspective parents contact our admissions office for more details. Both perspective parents and current parents may contact an administrator anytime with further questions.

From Sherry Campbell, MS LPCLower School Principal

State Certified Professional School Counselor

Pathways to Success

Standardized Tests

Types of Diplomas

FAFSA

What is “Pathways to Success?”

• Pathways to Success is CCA’s a personality, career, learning, and gifts testing program; included with 8th grade tuition, grant funded by Stephen Kendrick for senior economic students and available to others for a small fee

“Every adult I know hates their job!” 2004 High School Graduate

Pathway to Success

Rationale:

Informed Self-Concept - an understanding of self as it relates to interacting with others and the world of work. Students will be able to make educated decisions about college, career, and life.

Informed Self-ConceptScriptural Basis

How am I unique? Psalms 139:14 - I will praise You (Lord) for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

What are my gifts?Romans 12:6 - We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.

How can I use my uniqueness and my gifts toglorify God and find satisfaction in life and

work?Ecclesiastes 3:13 - That everyone may…find satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of God.

Pathways to Success

Pathway Connections

PART 1 – TESTING & FOLLOW-UPA) Personality, Interest, “Gifts”, and Learning Styles testing

administered to 8th grade (included with tuition) and Economics students (Kendrick Wings Grant pays for this). Other students may be tested for $50.00

B) Parent Training – Counselor reviews results in individual parent meetings with all 8th grade parents and other parents by request

PART 2 – CAREER EXPLORATIONA) Students meet with Dr. or Mrs. Campbell for College

and Career Planning

PART 3 – CONCENTRATED CAREER EXPLORATIONA) Students may do an Internship for HS credit

TESTING4 tests are administered in the 8th grade:

Personality Profile

Learning Styles Inventory

Spiritual Gifts Test

Career Interest Profile

Testing Explained:The DISC Personality Profile

Testing Explained:The DISC Personality Profile

• D = Task-oriented and are described as dominant, determined, and a doer. These individual are fast-paced and tend to make things happen. • I = Outgoing/fast paced and people-oriented; these people are inspiring and influencing. • S = Stable and steady, they are reserved/slower paced and people- oriented. • C = Cautious, calculating, correct; they are reserved and task-oriented.

Each person has a blend of all four-personality styles unique to the individual.

A Product of Personality Insights Inc.

Testing Explained:The Learning Styles Inventory

Learning Styles, the Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Survey (Learning Styles, 2000)

was used to assess students' dominant learning style.

Learning Styles -Vision, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Survey

January, 1998. Updated October, 24, 2000 _Learning Styles

_donclark@nwlink.com http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/vak.html

Testing Explained:The VAK Learning Styles InventoryVisual learners do better with charts,

demonstrations, videos, and other visual materials.

Auditory learners usually talk to themselves a lot. They also may move there lips and read out loud.

Kinesthetic learners do best while touching and moving.

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/vak.html

Testing Explained:The Spiritual Gifts Inventory

This gifts assessment focuses on identifying a student’s dominant

“motivation”.

www.timshen.truepath.com/inventory.htm

Based on Roman 12:6-12

Testing Explained:The Gifts Inventory

Perceiving - Right or wrong…Black or white…Quality control…

Exhorting - Stimulate… build up…head up the Pep Rally

Serving - Meet the physical needs of others

Teaching - Research the facts, the history, new ideas, details…Impart instruction, communicate knowledge

Giving - Love to give time, talent, and resources

Administrating - Can see the bigger picture in a situation, delegate quickly

Compassion - Focused on the emotional needs of others

http://www.timshen.truepath.com/motivational_gifts.htm

Testing Explained:The Career Interest Profile

Interest Profiler measures students interests and connects these interests to career clusters identified by the 6 Holland codes.

www.gacollege411.org

Testing Explained:The Career Interest Profiles

John L. Holland (1985) Vocational Preference Inventory ACT.org

Holland Codes ACT World of Work Map

Conclusion:Expected Outcomes

1) Student’s self-concept is informed2) Students relate better to their peers

and significant others3) Students are empowered to make

career choices that avoid the trap

“Every adult I know hates their job!”2004 HS Graduate

CCA’s Standardized Tests

• TerraNova – Standardized Achievement Tests (administered to K5-11th Grades)

• PLAN – Pre-ACT administered to Grade 9• PSAT – PreSAT administered to Grades 10/11

CCA Diplomas

• Cumberland Scholar – Highest Honors• Honors• College Prep• General – only for Tech School Candidates

– See our website or today’s handouts for details

FAFSA Overview

Free Application for Federal Student Aidwww.fafsa.govwww.pin.ed.gov

What you need to complete the FAFSA:Pin #’sSocial Security #’sFederal Income Tax Returns from the previous year (estimates are okay)Bank Statements Brokerage Statements

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSAStudent’s Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/FAFSASimplification/index.html

From Lee Campbell, EdDHeadmaster

G.E.E.S.E

Understanding High School Academic Success & College Acceptance

The “A/B Block” Schedule

G.E.E.S.E

High School Success:• G.P.A.• Entrance Exams (SAT)• Essays• Sports• Extra-Curricular Activities

Grade Point Average GPA0.0 or 4.0+

• A 90-100 = 4 Quality Points• B 80 – 89 = 3 Quality Points• C 70 – 79 = 2 Quality Points• F 69 & below = 0 Quality Points

AP or College Courses May add Additional Points for a Score Above 4.0

Do the Math…

• 1 A + 1 B ÷ 2 = 3.5• 1 A + 1 C ÷ 2 = 3.0• 1 B + 1 C ÷ 2 = 2.5• 1 A + 1 F ÷ 2 = 2.0• 1 B + 1 F ÷ 2 = 1.5

What’s the Good News…

• For 9th Grade You Start Over!*• For 10th Grade You Have Time Left• For 11th Grade You are ½ Way There• For 12th Grade You Still Have a Chance• For Everyone Your GPA is No Mystery

Knowledge is Power

*unless you have Algebra 1 and a Foreign Language

Why Should I Care?GPA College Acceptance Estimates*

• Emory 4.0• GA Tech. 3.9• UGA 3.8• $18,000 Scholarship to Mercer 3.75**• Zell Miller Scholarship 3.7**• Mercer & Emory @ Oxford 3.6 • GA College 3.4• NGCSU & GSU 3.3• SPSU 3.2• KSU 3.1/2.5**• Piedmont 3.0• Hope Scholarship 3.0** • GA Highlands 2.5/2.0**• Chattahoochee Tech HS Diploma

*Loosely Based on Ga. College 411, Dr. Campbell’s Experience & Ga. DOE; Mercer Admissions; not a guarantee.

**Only Core Classes Count for HOPE & for Certain Colleges

How Do I Get Good Grades?

• Plan/Schedule• Study

• Do Your Home Work• Communicate• Use RenWeb

• Know What’s Important• Make Sacrifices When Needed

Entrance Exams (SAT)

• What is it?• When do I take it?• How many times do I

take it? • How do I prepare?

1600 What?

The SAT Has 3 Parts: • Math – Score Up to 800• Critical Reading – Score Up to 800• Writing – Score Up to 800• Maximum Total = 2400• But Most Colleges Use only Math & Critical

Reading for a Maximum of 1600• Almost All Colleges “Super Score”

What Score Do I Need?Examples:

1600+/- UCLA1400 Full 4 Year’s Tuition at Lee University1350 Acceptance to Ga. Tech1275 $18,000 Scholarship to Mercer

and Invitation to Competition for Full Tuition1250 Acceptance to UGA1230 Full Freshman Tuition at Lee University1200 Zell Miller Scholarship 1180 Acceptance to Mercer 1120 ½ Freshmen Tuition at Lee University1000 Piedmont College 950 KSU Acceptance

*Loosely Based on Ga. College 411 & Dr. Campbell’s Experience, Ga. DOE, Lee Admissions; Mercer AdmissionsActual results may vary depending on GPA etc. This is not a guarantee.

Essays

• You Must Learn to Write a Persuasive Essay Both for the SAT and for Acceptance at Many Colleges

• Writing Skills May also Determine Placement at Many Colleges

• Communication Skills in General Contribute to Future Success

Sports

You may be able to play in college if you match your ability with your level of play.

Examples:• NCAA Division 1 UGA, Ga. Tech • NCAA Division 2 Ga. College & State• NCAA Division 3 Piedmont College• NAIA SPSU, Emmanuel College

What’s your level of play?

Extra- Curricular Activities/Arts

• Music – Are you ready to audition?• Art & Photography – How’s your portfolio? • Leadership – Are you equipped?• Community Service – Have you helped anyone else?

Good College Planning

• Visit Many Schools• Keep a high GPA• Take SAT Prep• Take the SAT three times minimum • Know the important variables:

Important College Variables

• Your Financial Resources• Your Student’s GPA• Your Student’s SAT• Your Sport & Level of Play• Your Desired Activities• Your Desired Atmosphere• Your student’s intended MAJOR

2013 Statistics in Progress

• 21 Traditional Seniors All Accepted before Christmas*

• 51 College Acceptances to Date• $1,192,648 Scholarship Dollars Earned so Far

*24 total including one visitation, one home school, and one transfer pending acceptance

The Block Schedule

What is It?

• An A/B Block Schedule is where you have four classes each day and classes meet every other day. You could have up to eight classes total next year instead of the seven you can have with the old schedule. This leaves room for fun classes, electives, advanced classes, and make-ups. We will call them Red & Blue days. You will quickly learn to keep track.

Why Are We Doing It?

• Students love it because homework is due every other day

• Teachers love it because the pace is much more relaxed

• Students get more electives of their choice • Students are better prepared for college since its more

like a college schedule• More time to get help in class if you struggle• More time to go deeper if you are ahead

What’s a Day Look Like?

• 8:10 First Period• 9:40 Snack Break• 9:55 Second Period• 11:25 Lunch• 12:05 Third Period• 1:35 Break• 1:40 Fourth Period• 3:10 Dismissal

What Might Two Days Look Like?

Monday

A “Red” Day

1st Period – Music

2nd Period – Bible

3rd Period – Math

4th Period – English

Tuesday

A “Blue” Day

1st Period – Weight Training

2nd Period – Spanish

3rd Period – History

4th Period - Science

What’s A Week Look Like?

“This Week”

MONDAY – RED CLASSES

TUESDAY – BLUE CLASSES

WEDNESDAY – RED CLASSES

THURSDAY – BLUE CLASSES

FRIDAY – RED CLASSES

“Next Week”

MONDAY – BLUE CLASSES

TUESDAY – RED CLASSES

WEDNESDAY – BLUE CLASSES

THURSDAY – RED CLASSES

FRIDAY – BLUE CLASSES

What’s a Semester Look Like?

See the new calendar

in the packet you will receive or download from our website – it is the “block

schedule” packet

What Electives Will We Have?• Contemporary Worship Band 1,2,3,4• Photo/Film 1,2,3• Music Appreciation • Visual Arts• Weight Training • Supervised Study Hall• Over 40 online classes*

*Additional Charge May Apply

• More to Come in Future Years

Red = New Classes for 2013/14

See the Counselor About Joint Enrollment

From Jan CooperRegistrar, International & Home School Admissions

Understanding HOPE & Zell Miller

Understanding the HOPE Scholarship1. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and graduate from an

approved accredited high school

2. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA

3. HOPE pays 90% of the 2011 university tuition rate

4. No book or fee allowance

5. Remedial classes are not covered

6. Maximum of 127 semester hours

7. Lose it? One single chance to get it back

The graduating class of 2015 will be required to take a certain number of rigorous HS courses in Math, Science, or Foreign

Language in order to receive HOPE.

Understanding the Zell Miller Scholarship

-Highest Achievers-1. Students must have a 3.7 GPA and graduate from an approved

accredited high school

2. Score a combined 1200 on Critical Reading and Math sections of

the SAT or at least a 26 composite ACT score

These test scores must come from a single sitting

3. Must maintain a 3.3 GPA

4. Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be eligible without consideration

of GPA, SAT, or ACT requirements

5. 100% tuition

6. No book or fee allowance

7. 127 semester hours

8. Drop below 3.3 and keep HOPE if GPA remains at 3.0 or above

How do I Know My HOPE GPA?

• Your HOPE GPA does not perfectly match your GPA as reported on Renweb. This is because HOPE only considers certain state required core classes, removes honors credits, and discounts AP credit. CCA calculates and reports unofficial HOPE GPA’s to students on a periodic basis unlike many schools where you may or may not know if you have HOPE until the last minute and its to late to make improvements or changes. This is extremely important because some state colleges and universities use this same GPA for college admissions.

Why Choose

Christian Education?

Why CCA?

From Marty Frendt, MAUpper School Principal

Why Christian Education ?

To Glorify God, our Creator .

To Bring Him Glory in all that we do.

Why Christian Education ?

To Pursue the Truth, Not Afraid of Where the Truth will Lead Us.

Why Christian Education ?

To Pursue the Truth…

Example

Teaching the Theory of Creation and Evolution.

Guiding our Students to Logical Conclusions.

Why Christian Education ?

To be Free to Explore our World and See Our World through the Eyes of the Creator.

To Discover That GOD:

Loves Us,

Has Died For Us,

Has Redeemed Us.

Why Christian Education ?

To Care For Our Students As Jesus Christ Has Cared For Us.

Why Christian Education ?

To Completely Prepare Our Students for their future.

Why Christian Education ?

To Surround your Student with Teachers that:• show the Love of Christ,• discipline with mercy and compassion,• are growing in their relationship with God,• are experts in their subject area,• give an overabundance of opportunity for

student success.

Why Choose CCA for High School?

• Small Classes• 100% College Acceptance (last 3 years)• Offers: SAT Prep, Electives• Optional Online Learning • Student Life• Family Atmosphere• Affordable • Christ-Centered