Mrs. Amina Ross- BEA Counselor

Mr. Artesza Portee- BEA Academy Leader

Mrs. Brandi Johnson- 10th Grade Coordinator

Julynn Williams-Chandler- Counseling Intern

10th Grade Parent Night

10th GradeEstablishing Foundations for Life long Learning

Freshman Transition is over

Welcome!!!

Your Mays High Counselors

Business and Entrepreneurship AcademyMrs. Amina Ross

Public Administration/DHAL Academy Dr. Rena Gillespie

Eagle Leadership Academy Mr. Andrew Ragland

Mass Communications AcademyMs. Wendy Jackson

Math and Science AcademyTBA

Graduation Coach• Mr. Harold Beasley

Mays High Counseling Department

We are committed to ensuring high quality school counseling programs that are comprehensive and developmentally appropriate which foster academic, personal, interpersonal, and career development to all students.

We collaborate with parents, students, staff, and the community to remove barriers to learning and provide opportunities and supports to empower students to embrace their full potential and achieve their academic and personal aspirations.

Mays High Counseling Department

Group/Classroom GuidanceIndividual CounselingCareer & Educational PlanningReferral To Community AgenciesPrograms/Scholarships/Financial Aid Coordinating parent-teacher and/or

student-teacher conferencesAnd Much More!!!!

Mays High Counseling Department Services

Graduation Requirements English/Language Arts  4 1 unit Ninth Grade Literature/Composition 1 unit American Literature/Composition 2 units English/Language Arts Core,

including AP/IB courses   Mathematics  4 1 unit Mathematics 1 or equivalent 1 unit Mathematics 2 or equivalent 1 unit Mathematics 3 or equivalent 1 additional unit Mathematics Core,

including AP/IB courses Science

4 1 unit Biology 1 1 unit Physical Science or Physics 1 1 unit Chemistry 1, Earth Systems,

Environmental Science or an AP/IB course 1 unit Science Core, including AP/IB

courses  Social Studies 3 ½ 1 unit United States History 1 unit World History ½ unit Economics/Business/Free

Enterprise ½ unit World Geography ½ unit American Government/Civics

Modern Language/Latin 2 2 units of the same modern language

or of Latin Career, Technical and

Agricultural Education, Modern Language/Latin or Fine Arts 

1 Physical Education 1 ½ unit Personal Fitness Health ½ ½ unit Health Community Service ½ Required 20 ½ Electives   3 ½ 2 units related to thematic pathway Total 24

Has your child been doing their homework and studying for tests?

Has attendance been poor?Is your child getting enough sleep

so they can pay attention in class?Does your child need better

organizational skills?

What if your child is struggling?

Parents need to have regular conversations with their teens and give them honest and accurate information about the many issues teens face.

Check-in with your children often. Ask about school: What is she learning about? What is his favorite subject? Least favorite? What tests or projects are coming up? What is going on with her friends?

Keep lines of communication open

Make use of daily opportunities to talk, like during dinner or while you are riding in the car.

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the benefits include:

Higher grades

Better attendance and graduation rates

Better behavior and social skills at home and at school

Why does parental involvement matter?

Parental involvement helps children succeed in school and in life.

Every Wednesday1st and 3rd Wednesday BEA, Math and Science and Eagle

2nd and 4th Wednesday- Mass Comm, Public Administration and Dorethy Heights Acad.

After the ConferenceTalk with your teen. Point out his or her strengths, as

well as areas that you can work on together.Follow up with the teacher any time if you have

additional questions or concerns

Parent Teacher Conferences

Student can get help from teacher during tutorials

Parent-Teacher ConferenceHomework Hotline

(678) 553-3029www.MyHomeworkHotline.org

Monitor students progress on Parent Portal!

Resources

The PSAT is October

13th!What is the PSAT? •The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) are actually the same test, often written as the PSAT/NMSQT.

•The PSAT/NMSQT is underplayed, but becoming a National Merit Finalist is a great way to set yourself apart in the college admissions game.

•Numerous scholarships are available for National Merit Finalists.

•Many schools give National Merit Finalist students a 100% scholarship to cover tuition, room and board, and even a stipend -- this could be worth $100,000 over four years.

•PSAT/NMSQT could turn into a $100,000 scholarship for you!

• The End of Course Test (EOCT) is an academic assessment conducted by Georgia.

• Mandatory and requires a minimum score for graduation eligibility.

• Core subjects include Math 1, Math2, U.S. History, Economics, Biology, Physical Science, Ninth Grade Literature, and American Literature .

• The EOCT score comprises 15% of a student's grade in the course.

• Any violation or interference can result in the invalidation of scores of all students taking the exam on that subject.

• Interferences can include cell phones, mp3 players, reading books on the same subject as the exam, and talking.

EOCT’s

• Each year, students around the world who want to learn and achieve at the highest level become AP students.

• Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn:

- College credit and advanced placement, - Stand out in the admissions process, - Learn from some of the most skilled,

dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

Advanced Placement (AP classes)

All students are required to pass the Georgia High

School Graduation Tests to earn a high school diploma.

The tests covers only a sample of the knowledge and

skills that constitute a high school education.

Students begin taking tests in junior year. (11th grade)

and must pass each of the five areas: English/Language

Arts, Mathematics, Science,

Social Studies, and Writing by the end of their senior

year. (12th grade)

Georgia High School Graduation Tests

Extracurricular activities can help students discover hidden talents, meet people they might otherwise not encounter, learn about things outside their own environment, and also make school much more enjoyable.

Colleges and Scholarship foundations consider the extra-curricular involvement of the applicants most often equally as important as their academic grades.

Importance of Extra Curricular Activities

There are approximately 40 clubs and organizations on our campus.

Students are encouraged to find a few clubs of interest and maintain involvement throughout high school.

*See club list in your handbook*

Clubs

Aim for a high GPA

Take challenging courses

Take the PSAT on October 13th

Get Organized! Obtain a student planner or personal organizer.

Get to know your teachers and counselor

Tips for Success

Federal Eligibility Application Free and Reduced Lunch PricingTesting Fee WaiversApplication Fee WaiversPrograms Scholarships

School Compact FormsEVERYONE PLEASE TURN IN YOUR FORM

TONIGHT!

Important Forms

Questions?