senior life and beyond nmhs class of 2014 welcome parents!
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Senior Life Graduation Requirements Testing Requirements Honors and Recognitions Counselor Outreach Credit RecoveryTRANSCRIPT
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Senior Life and Beyond
NMHS Class of 2014
Welcome Parents!
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Parent PacketCollege Application checklist
and FAFSA informationTranscriptCredit SummarySenior TimelineWebsites, contact information
and testing informationVisit Counselor Website
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Senior LifeGraduation RequirementsTesting RequirementsHonors and RecognitionsCounselor OutreachCredit Recovery
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Graduation RequirementsAll students must have a
minimum of 23 credits to graduate.
All students must meet specific course requirements.
All students will earn a General Education diploma if they meet the requirements.
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Graduation Requirements4 credits of English4 credits of Math(check college
websites)4 credits of Science(Bio, Phy Sci, Chem
or Enviro and a fourth)3 credits of Social Studies (4 courses)½ credit of Health ½ credit of Personal Fitness3 electives from CTAE, Fine Arts or
World Languages
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Foreign LanguageForeign Language is not
required for graduation.However, two and four year
colleges still require 2 credits of the same foreign language for admissions.
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Testing RequirementsStudents must pass the Writing
section of the Graduation TestAND
All 4 subject tests of the GHSGTOR
Pass a corresponding subject area EOCT to exempt that subject of the GHSGT
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Honors and Recognitions Honor Grad Board Scholar Academic Seal Fine Arts Seal Foreign Language Seal
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Valedictorian is student with the highest # of points based on grades in all core academic classes.
Salutatorian is student with 2nd highest # of points based on grades in above courses.
Calculation is based on a points system using all numeric grades from core academic classes, with extra weight assigned to Honors, AP, IB and Dual Enrollment.
Top 10 contenders will be notified in February.
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Counselor OutreachClassroom visitsParent NightsIndividual AppointmentsWebsiteRemind 101
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Credit Recovery If student has taken and failed a
course, E2020 is available.See counselor immediately if you
need to make up a course.
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Other ProgramsOmbudsman Night SchoolProject GraduationPerformance Learning Center
(PLC)Virtual AcademyGeorgia Virtual School
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Beyond High SchoolWorkMilitaryTechnical/Career CollegeCollege/University
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Entering the WorkforceStudents should begin researching
possible careers.Create a resume.Take advantage of opportunities for
internships or apprenticeships for on-the-job training.
Most jobs require some training either on-the-job or at a local college or technical school.
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Military CareersStudents considering a career in the
military should request an appointment with our school’s recruiters.
The ASVAB test is required for admission and placement in a military career.
The ASVAB test is full for this semester, but if there is enough interest it may be offered next semester.
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Technical/Career CollegeTechnical or Career Colleges provide
training for specific job duties.Fast-trackFew academic coursesHands-on Job placementCOMPASS test requiredMake an appointment at the college
to take the COMPASS. ($20 fee)
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College/UniversityStudents take academic as well as
career-specific courses.Students may enter 4-year college
after graduation or start at 2-year college and transfer.
Acceptable SAT or ACT score is required for admissions.
Check with each college concerning academic course requirements (especially for math).
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College Research Gacollege411.org Collegeboard.org Bigfuture.collegeboard.org Individual college websites Check the counselor’s website under
files for a college planning spreadsheet!
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SAT vs. ACTBoth are accepted by colleges for
admissions.SAT is reasoning test and the writing
section is required.ACT is knowledge test and the writing
section is optional (most colleges still request a writing score).
Students must register for tests online.Waivers are available for students who
qualify.
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SAT Prep for Seniors Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com and look under SAT and your zip code.
> The workshop consists of 6 hours of instruction and 1 practice exam - Course materials are included > $175 per student> Schedule:> 10/19- test from 9am-1:15pm> 10/22 - class from 4-7pm> 10/29 - class from 4-7pm
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Application ProcessStudents should research admissions
requirements before applying.Student is responsible for adhering to
college deadlines.Applications and transcript requests
should be submitted to Mrs. Morris.$3.00 administrative fee for official
transcripts.
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Campus VisitationSeniors are allowed 2 excused activity
days for college visits.Student must make a request to Mrs.
Morris in the College & Career Center.Students should contact college
ahead of time to set an appointment or find out if there are special events taking place.
Return signed form to Mrs. Morris in the Career Center.
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NCAANCAA determines eligibility for
Division I and Division II schoolsGPA is recalculated using core
classes only.Must have minimum core GPA
of 2.0
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NCAA Athletic EligibilityStudents interested in playing sports at
an NCAA school must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
www.eligibilitycenter.org SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to
the NCAA Eligibility Center.An official transcript must also be sent.
See Mrs. Morris in the College & Career Center.
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Financial AidFinancial Aid Night – Jan. 23rdFAFSA HOPE ScholarshipOther ScholarshipsGrantsLoans
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HOPE UpdateThere is still HOPE!HOPE Scholarship
3.0 core GPANo longer covers books or feesHope Chart
Zell Miller Scholarship3.7 core GPA + 1200 SAT
(math/verbal) or 26 ACT compositeCovers 100% of tuition
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HOPEHOPE Grant
Covers a percentage of tuition at a public technical college.
No GPA requirement to receive grant.
May be GPA requirement to keep it.Must complete FAFSA in January to
be considered for HOPE Grant.
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GACollege411.orgVisit GACollege411 website for the
most up-to-date info on HOPE.Students may also submit
applications through the website.APPLY-TO-COLLEGE DAY is
scheduled for November 20th at NMHS.
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Parent SupportYour young adult still needs you!Stay in contact with teachers.Check website for important
dates.Email or call counselor if you have
concerns.
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Stay ConnectedSchool website:
tinyurl.com/nmhs2014Sign up for text or email updates for
seniors: Text @nmhs2014 to (404) 418-
8813 Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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Thank you for coming!Congratulations to
the Class of 2014!