MILTON HIGH SCHOOL

9th and 10th Grade Parent Night

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT• Mr. Robinson: A – Cha

• Ms. Lahman: Chb – Gaz

• Ms. Gracey: Gb – Kim

• Ms. Reiner: Kin – Mz

• Ms. Bohannon: N – Sc

• Ms. Peters: Sd – Z

• Dr. Higgins: Director of Counseling

• Ms. Meng: College and Career Center

• Ms. Hight: Registrar

• Ms. Shamis: Records

ADMINISTRATION

• Principal: Brian Jones

• 9th Grade: Rich Spierto

• 10th Grade: Monica White

• 11th Grade: Christian Mallon

• 12th Grade: Heidi Morrison

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

SAMPLE 4 YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN

PROMOTION POLICY (MOVING UP)

• 5.0 credits to be promoted to the 10th grade

• 11.0 credits to be promoted to the 11th grade

• 17.0 credits to be promoted to the 12th grade

MAKING UP FAILED CLASSES

• Summer School (Info around Spring Break)

• Fulton Virtual School www.fultonschools.org

• Georgia Virtual School www.GAvirtualschool.org

• PLATO/Learning Lab-See Ms. Decristofaro in MHS Learning Lab

• Learning Lab courses may not be NCAA approved

GRADING

• 70% is passing

• To meet Athletic Eligibility student must pass 5 of the 6 courses in each semester.

• AP and Dual Enrollment classes receive an additional 7 points (only if passing)

TESTING REQUIREMENT• End of Course Exam

NOTE: These exams are calculated as 20% of the courses final grade.

HOW ARE COURSES SELECTED

• Core classes are selected/recommended by the teachers.– Teachers will meet with your student to discuss next year’s

recommendations.

• Elective classes are selected by the student (may be recommended by a current elective teacher)– Students will receive elective registration sheets

• Verification by parents– Parents will receive 2 verifications forms to confirm classes and make

adjustments to the selected courses.

• NOTE: Must have a total of 6 classes each semester

GPA• Your GPA is the average grade for all courses combined

• Fulton county uses numeric average

• Most colleges and HOPE use GPA

• Types of GPA– Core

– Weighted

– Unweighted

– Hope

• NOTE: Most colleges have their own way of calculating their GPA for admission (not all colleges do it the same)

UNDERSTANDING HOPEGeorgia Student Finance Commission

HOPE RIGOR REQUIREMENT

HOPE GPA

• A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale

• Core Classes: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Some CTAE Courses

• Honors points are removed and a .5 weight is added back for AP and Dual Enrollment courses only, up to a 4.0

• Courses taken in middle school are not calculated

• NOTE: All HOPE calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (a 2.99 does not qualify)

IMPORTANCE OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• MANY colleges will consider your whole profile when making admissions decisions

• Do not have to be Milton sponsored

• Colleges like to see– Leadership

– Responsibility

– Consistency

– Problem solving

– Service

– Living your passion

MAKING A PLAN

• Be sure you are meeting graduation and rigor requirements– Select classes carefully: keeping your college picks in mind

• Be sure to get involved

• Make a plan– Start creating a list of colleges

– Do your research (admissions requirements / GPA / Test Scores / $$)

– Make a plan for your future: Obtainable goals along the way

• Work with the COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER to make your goals a reality.

EARLY COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

• Find BalanceAcademics, Extracurricular Activities, Employment…..What is right for YOUR student?

• Minimize StressHave realistic expectations

• Be open-mindedDon’t stop the conversation before it startsLISTEN

This is the time to start conversations!

GOALS

• Start talking about colleges & careers

• Evaluate and Track Activities - ALL ACTIVITIES

• Make a Test Plan

• Begin looking at colleges

• FOCUS ON ACADEMICS MyHomework App

Free student planner app

Track assignments, projects & more

Receive due date reminders

AN OVERALL LOOK

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Make a 4-year Plan for High School

Meet your counselor and establish a relationship

Establish a tracking system to manage your resume pieces

Start exploring different college and career options

Talk about college finances and budgets with your parents

Develop good study habits and learn time management

Explore a variety of ways to take notes; find what works for you

DON’T WORRY!

Create an initial list of colleges you are interested in

Start assembling your College Planning Notebook to stay organized

Make a testing plan; ACT or SAT?

Begin College Campus Visits

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, if you intend to play sports in college

Begin compiling a portfolio if you plan on applying to a creative major

Refine your college list

Take assessments to determine the type of school that is the best fit

Complete standardized testing by June of your Junior year, if possible

Continue visiting college campuses

Meet with College Representatives that visit your high school

Start working on creating an academic resume

Begin working on college essays/personal statement

Create a Common App account and begin completing academic/resume sections

Plan your application timeline & apply to schools - WATCH DEADLINES!!

Work on essays – EDIT, EDIT, EDIT!

Reach out to people you would like to have write letters of recommendation

Complete the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile (beginning in Oct)

Find and apply for Scholarships

Compare College offers; make a selection by May 1

Complete Enrollment tasks and register for college orientation

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TRACKING ACTIVITIESMilton High School Activity Tracker

Build Your Resume

Created by!It’s Just Your Future

Name of Activity Position/Role Hrs/Wk Wks/YrDescribe your involvement in as much

specificity as possible

9th, 10th,

11th, 12thAwards Received Stay organized with

a college notebook

http://mhsccc.com/college-notebook-documents/

ASSESSMENTS

MYMAJORS.COM - FREEhttps://www.mymajors.com/college-major-quiz/?ref=hh

YOUSCIENCE – COMING SOON!

MAKING A TEST PLAN• MOCK Testing• FREE• Offered by Applerouth• Can be taken most Saturdays & Sundays

• Test Prep• A variety of options including on-site

classes www.mhsccc.com under Testing• Classes for both the ACT and the SAT are

held immediately after school in the Media Hub

• Beginning Jan 22 (with MOCKS on Jan 20)

• COST $359

• Testing Calendar• Plan in advance• Ideally, students should

complete testing prior to the start of Senior Year

MOCK TESTING @ MILTON• Test-Like Practice Without Test Day Pressure at Milton High School

Full-length proctored tests enable you to see where you stand on the test, without the pressure of an official score. Afterwards, a comprehensive score report will help you target areas for improvement and plan for your real test accordingly.

January 27th

Mock SAT9AM-1:30PMEvent code: M267234

Mock ACT9AM-1:30PMEvent code: M267235

• To register, go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the event code.

SUPPORT FROM THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

• Room 2201• Hours 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM Daily• www.mhsccc.com• Facebook• Twitter @MHS_CCC• Instagram @mhs_ccc• Eagle Update

Students can come get help during their lunch/study hallParents can schedule meetings on a limited basis

SEMINARS• College Planning Seminar – Peachtree

College PlanningFeb 7 8:30AM – 9:30 AM

• Financial Aid Seminar – Understand more about college financial aid

Mar 15 6:30 PM or Mar 21 8:30 AM

• Summer to do List – What can your student do over the summer to be ready

May 10 6:30 PM or May 16 8:30 AM