1 It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success.

2 Classes of 2013 & 2014 Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness Health/Personal Fitness

3 Regular/HonorsAP A (90 – 100) 4.0A (90 – 100) 5.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0B (80 – 89) 4.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0C (70 – 79) 3.0 Grading Scale

4 Graduation Test Requirements End of Course TestsGeorgia High School Graduation Tests 9 th Lit./Comp.Language Arts Physical ScienceMath BiologyWriting Math I (Acc Math I)Science Math II (Acc Math II)Social Studies Amer. Lit.* Taken in the Junior year unless U.S. Historycorresponding EOCT has been passed Economics EOCT Counts 20% of the Final Grade

5 HOPE Scholarship Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school Be registered for Selective Service (males only) Be registered for Selective Service (males only) Meet Georgia residency requirements Meet Georgia residency requirements 3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only) 3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only) Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang. AP quality pts. (only.50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0) AP quality pts. (only.50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0)

6 HOPE Scholarship Covers 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Covers 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending. Students attending Georgia public colleges receive a HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending. Students attending Georgia public colleges receive a HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. Private Institutions: Private Institutions: Full time: $1,8oo per semester Full time: $1,8oo per semester

7 Zell Miller Scholarship Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Core GPA of 3.70 Core GPA of 3.70 1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT 1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT

8 HOPE Grant Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school NO GPA requirement NO GPA requirement

9 Ways to Calculate HOPE From the transcript (unofficial) From GA College 411 (www.gacollege411.org)www.gacollege411.org

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11 HOPE Application How to apply? HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller, HOPE Grant HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller, HOPE Grant Use FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid (paper or electronic) Use FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid (paper or electronic) GSFAPPS: online form for HOPE and for private colleges /universities. GSFAPPS: online form for HOPE and for private colleges /universities.Gacollege.411.org

12 English 11 th Grade12 th Grade American Lit/Comp English Lit/Comp AP American Lang/Comp AP Lit/Comp Social Studies 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Government/Economics * Current Issues (if paired) US History AP Government AP US History AP Macro/Micro Economics

13 Math Course based on current sequence 11 th Grade12 th Grade Math III Math III with support Math IV Accelerated Math IIIAMDM Accelerated Math III AP Statistics Calculus AP Calculus AB CalculusAP Calculus AB/BC AP Calculus ABDL Calculus (with GA Tech) AP Calculus AB/BC AP Statistics

14 Science Course based on current sequence 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Physical Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors AP Biology Human Anatomy/Physiology Earth Systems Environmental Science Physics AP Chemistry AP Environmental AP Physics B AP Physics C Forensic Science

15 World Languages Not required for graduation, but recommended for 4 year colleges Course based on current sequence Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP French I, II, III, IV, AP Latin I, II, III, IV American Sign Language (application required)

16 Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ Communications Technology (TV, Video)‏ Marketing/Entrepreneurship (DECA)‏ Business & Computer Science/ Technology

17 Arts and Humanities Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)‏ Instrumental (Band)‏ Drama/Theatre (Acting)‏ Choral (Chorus)‏

18 Consumer Science Culinary Arts Cosmetology Family and Consumer

19 Engineering Robotics Team

20 Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ Broadcast Media (TV, Video) Marketing (DECA)‏ Computer Science Technology

21 Pathway Completion Credentials Incentive to Complete 3 courses in a Pathway Pathway Seal of Completion Pathway Seal of Distinction Pathway Medallion *See handout for details

22 Dual Enrollment Options Move On When Ready (full time at college) ACCEL (full time or part time core courses) HOPE only pays for Core Classes Lanier Tech College Dual Enrollment HOPE funds for all programs…deadline dates

23 Keys Check colleges for admission requirements How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Stay involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination

24 Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations. Students/parents will check teacher recommendations once the Portal opens. Wednesday, February 15th. Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal. Change teacher recommendations using Waiver Form only. Portal closes on Friday, March 2 nd.

25 Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are to be completed on-line and are due by: April 13 th

26 Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days for scheduling issues and help. (No Appointment Needed) Wednesday, Feb 22 nd Thursday, Feb 23 rd Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

27 PSAT/Explanation Results The Score Report is broken down into 4 sections 1. 1. Your scores 2. 2. Your skills 3. 3. Your answers 4. 4. Next steps Find your on-line access code at the bottom of your score report.

28 Get the Most Out of Your Scores Log onto www.collegeboard.com/quickstartwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart Create a Free College Board account Using your code, check out the following powerful tools: My Online Score Report My SAT Study Plan My Personality My College Matches My Major & Career Matches

29 How Does your Score Report Compare to an actual SAT Critical Reading Score EX: 48 PSAT = 480 SAT Math Score EX: 50 PSAT = 500 SAT Writing Score EX: 44 PSAT = 440 SAT Total SAT Projection 980 (CR+M) 1,420 (CR+M+W)

30 How to Improve Your Scores Take Challenging and demanding courses Take advanced upper level math and science courses in your schedule Register for additional SAT Test Prep courses