Hosted by the NFHS Counseling Department CLASS OF 2019 STUDENT & PARENT NIGHT NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING TEAM TONIGHTS AGENDA This presentation will cover High School 101 Registration 101 Pathways at North Forsyth High School Move On When Ready PSAT Post Secondary Planning Financial Planning: HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant YOUR PACKET What is in your packet: Planning for Success High School 101 Four Year Academic Plan PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Get Involved Advocate Commit Work Hard Be Accountable Stay Motivated And remember EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE RAIDER ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE We encourage parents to consistently check progress via parent portal.parent portal We encourage students to meet with teachers to discuss their academic progress and develop a student success plan. Each department has a before and after school tutoring schedule: Career Tech Career Tech ELA ELA Fine Arts Fine Arts Math Math PE & Health PE & Health Science Science Social Studies Social Studies World Language World Language HIGH SCHOOL 101 Minimum Graduation Requirements Class Schedule Formative vs. Summative Grades Grading Scale Cumulative vs. Core GPA College Admissions Testing Resources GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ADVISEMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) HOPE/Core GPA vs. Cumulative GPA HOPE/CORE - Only includes courses from these areas: English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Cumulative: Counts all courses Determines class rank Determines Honor Graduate status (3.5 GPA) Prints on transcript SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN COURSE SELECTION FOR SOPHOMORE YEAR On level Advanced Placement (AP) Move on When Ready/Dual Enrollment Core classes/tech classes SOPHOMORE YEAR SCHEDULING OPTIONS 10 th Literature Analytic Geometry & Analytic Geometry Support Environmental Science, Earth Systems, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics World History Honors 10 th Literature Accel Geo B/Adv. Algebra or Accel Pre-Calculus Honors Chemistry, AP Biology AP World History On LevelAdvanced Language/CTAE/Fine Arts Pathway Electives General Electives: AP Psychology * application required ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) How to determine if AP is the right fit for your student: Consider current grades/study habits. Consider strengths/interests. How busy are you? Talk with current teachers and students. Can I get into college without AP? Benefits of AP classes. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) How do I register for an AP class? Teacher recommendation Waive in or out Extra quality point on cumulative GPA AP classes are an excellent way to try more college prep courses. We offer 23 AP courses ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AP Literature/Composition AP American Lit Language/Composition AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Human Geography AP World History AP Spanish Language AP Studio: 3D AP Studio: 2D AP Studio: Drawing Portfolio AP Music Theory AP Computer Science AP Computer Principles AP US History AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Government AP Psychology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics NFHS PATHWAYS Advanced Academic Pathways World Language Pathways Fine Arts Pathways Career Tech (CTAE) Pathways Students are encouraged to complete a pathway. A sequence of 3 or 4 courses is needed to be a Pathway Completer. Students can complete more than one pathway. Some pathways require an End of Pathway Assessment. ADVANCED ACADEMIC PATHWAYS English, Math, Science Earn 4 required credits 1 credit needs to be AP/IB/MOWR Earn 2 sequential credits in a world language Social Studies Earn 3 required credits 1 credit needs to be AP/IB/MOWR Earn 2 sequential credits in a world language WORLD LANGUAGE PATHWAYS Earn 3 credits in the same World Language AP & MOWR courses will also count Spanish French Russian German Latin FINE ARTS PATHWAYS Music Earn 3 Band credits or 3 Chorus credits Drama Earn 3 Acting, Tech Theatre, or Musical Theatre credits Visual Arts Earn 3 Visual Arts, Drawing, Painting, Photography, or Ceramics credits Journalism Earn 3 Journalism credits (Yearbook or Newspaper) CAREER TECH (CTAE) PATHWAYS Agriculture Leadership in Horticulture Audio Video Technology and Film Business Technology Computer Science Food and Nutrition Engineering and Technology Healthcare Sports Medicine Information Support and Service Animation & Digital Media Marketing and Management Sports & Entertainment Marketing Teaching as a Profession Marine Corps - JROTC MOVE ON WHEN READY (MOWR) Previously referred to as Dual Enrollment. Provides opportunities to earn credit at BOTH at the high school and at the postsecondary institution. Attend class on college campus. Shorten the amount of time to earn a degree. Paid for by MOWR funds that do not count toward HOPE hours. 1 Extra Quality point added to Cumulative GPA,.5 for HOPE. Must apply to the college and meet admission requirements. Interested? Ask your counselor for more information. UNG CUMMING MOWR PROGRAM High School Required Core GPA of 480 Critical Reading and 440 Math on the SAT with at least a combined 970, OR 20 English and 18 Mathematics on the ACT with composite score of at least 20. MOWR funds pay for tuition/fees/books. You will pay any course-specific fees, such as lab fees. Preferred Deadline May 1 st and Final Deadline is July 1 st. LANIER TECH MOWR PROGRAM Earn CTAE course credit and Technical Certificate or Associate Degree. Graduate from high school with employable skill and certification. Students do NOT need the SAT or ACT but must take the Compass. MOWR funds pay for tuition/fees/books. LANIER TECH MOWR PROGRAM Tentative Course Offerings: Nurse Assisting Criminal Justice Design and Media Production Interior Design Horticulture Child Development Accounting PC and Network Tech Forsyth CampusDawson Campus Welding Shampoo Tech (Cosmetology) Residential Wiring Design and Media Production Automotive POSTSECONDARY PLANNING Career Interest Surveys, job shadowing. Check for schools that have program in your area of interest. Visit campuses. Talk with admission reps at lunch. Check admission requirements and freshman profile statistics. Begin preparation for college entrance exams. Choose courses based on goals for the future. (Rigor vs. GPA) College websites. POSTSECONDARY PLANNING What are colleges looking for when making admission decisions? Each college can value different things Courses taken GPA Class Rank SAT or ACT Scores Personal Statements and Essays Extracurricular Activities Interviews Expert: Do Colleges Want Quality or Quantity of Activities? Expert: Do Colleges Want Quality or Quantity of Activities? POSTSECONDARY PLANNING GEORGIA SCHOOL AVERAGES SAT SCORES BELOW ARE BASED ON OLD SAT TEST SchoolGPASAT ACT UGA Georgia TechA average Emory Mercer UNG (4 year) Kennesaw State GCSU Georgia Southern Georgia State Valdosta State PSAT All Sophomores are automatically registered to take this exam. As Juniors, the PSAT is the qualifying exam for National Merit Scholar Program. The PSAT is also the qualifying exam for several other scholarship opportunities. The PSAT will be administered at NFHS in October Look for free PSAT Study Guides on the College Board website. Great way to preview and prepare for the SAT. You will receive a detailed score report that analyzes your strengths and areas of growth. POSTSECONDARY PLANNING Ways to explore your career interest: North Forsyth Pathways Dual Enrollment Lanier Tech Online resources: Georgia's Hot Careers to 2020 Georgia's Hot Careers to 2020 FINANCIAL PLANNING Determine the cost of a college. Don't let the cost of a particular college keep you from applying. Investigate all resources for funding. Resources: gradnation.org/learn/dollars-college-toolkit gradnation.org/learn/dollars-college-toolkit studentaid.ed.gov studentaid.ed.gov NFHS Counseling Website NFHS Counseling Website FINANCIAL PLANNING HOPE Program College Scholarships Local Scholarships National Merit Scholarships Government Financial Aid Loans, Grants NFHS Scholarship Page Attend Financial Aid Info Night (Fall 2016) HOPE PROGRAM Hope Scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship 3.0 Core GPA (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) Rigor Requirements Covers a portion of standard tuition for public and some private institutions For a tuition award chart visit 3.7 Core GPA Rigor Requirements Test Component (no super score) 1200 SAT combined score* (Critical Reading & Math) 26 ACT composite score Covers Full Standard Tuition For a tuition award chart visit HOPE PROGRAM The class of 2019 must pass four (4) courses from the approved list. Examples Math: Algebra II, Pre calculus, AMDM Science: Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy, Forensic Science Language: Spanish II, French II, German II, Russian II, Latin II, or higher Any AP or dual enrollment core course For a complete list visit HOPE GRANT High School GPA and/or test scores are not considered. Must be enrolled in a certificate or diploma program at a technical school. Pays a portion of standard tuition. Students enrolled in an approved program may receive the SIWDG. Strategic Industries Work Force Development Grant. Examples: Commercial Truck Driving, PC and Network Repair Tech, Heavy Diesel Service Technician, Welding, Pharmacy Assistant, among many others YOUR FUTURE BEGINS TODAY Do well in your classes Seek help when needed Participate in extracurricular activities Seek leadership opportunities Start a resume to track involvement Consider rigorous courses Explore funding for college Explore interests, strengths for careers Consider summer activities REGISTRATION February 17 th at 8:00am - Parent Portal OPENS for Registration. Students will receive detailed registration instructions during IF on the 17th. Registration packets will be sent home with students with Parent Portal written and visual instructions on the 17 th as well. Teachers will recommend core classes for next year. It is the students responsibility to request electives in Parent Portal during the open registration window. February 29 th from 4:00-6:00pm - NFHS Counseling Department will be in the NFHS Media Center Computer Lab to help students and parents with the registration process. March 4 th at 4:00pm - Parent Portal CLOSES for registration. March 23 rd - FINAL course verifications sent home through IF. April 1 st at 4:00pm - DEADLINE for submitting an Online Course Waiver. Click here for Registration Information & Timeline Click here STAY CONNECTED NFHS Counseling Department Communicates Through: NFHS School Messenger (update portal info if not receiving communication from school) NFHS Facebook/Twitter Counseling Webpage tonights presentation is located on our website under Freshman News tab ItsLearning Auto Dialer NFHS Marquee School Video Announcements Follow us on Call/ /Appt. Slip NFHS COUNSELING WEBSITE THANK YOU Questions?