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Paulding County SchoolsGuidance & Counseling Presents
Mission Possible: Graduation and
Beyond
…So Now What?
Congratulations Seniors! Only 31 weeks remain…plus exam days Exam exemptions for graduates approved
through attendance office All grades still count! Graduation – June th , 2010 @
Location:
For all seniors….
Advisement Classroom Guidance Senior Letters
Future Choices Career Information GACollege411.org Work Readiness Test (November 2009) College Application Process Scholarship Search and Application
Purpose of Completed Classroom Guidance
Students understood the purpose and completion of the senior
letter reviewed the senior checklist document were updated on GACollege411 information were presented again with HOPE Scholarship eligibility
information were provide with Surviving the Senior Year Guide were advised about the importance of their career interest
and choices upon graduation and their next choices
Hybrid ScheduleJust a reminder……
As we complete the senior year, please remember that your student is on a “Hybrid Schedule” for this year.
Flexible schedule to meet individual needs of your student. Some courses are taught for 50 minutes and earn ½
credit at the end of each semester Some courses are taught for 100 minutes with one
credit being earned at the end of either the fall or spring semester
…So Now What?
Congratulations Seniors! Only 31 weeks remain…plus exam days Exam exemptions for graduates approved
through attendance office All grades still count! Graduation – June th , 2010 @
Location:
Career DecisionsAs courses were considered during the advisement and registration opportunities, during the high school years, students asked and continue to ask themselves:
What kinds of classes really interest me? Do I see in my future:
technical college college military work other
Heading to college or technical school?
Early decision binding acceptance Meet all remaining deadlines
Deposits Final transcript Scholarships Housing Special Programs
PROBE FAIR, October 21, 20096:00-8:00 p.m. at East Paulding High
School The Probe Fair is an excellent time to visit
with college, university, technical college and military representatives.
SAT & ACT Sign up now if you need a better score Make sure you send to all Universities and
NCAA clearinghouse where appropriate Make sure the date doesn’t conflict with an
activity before you pay for it Check deadlines for applications – scores
take 4 weeks to come back
FAFSA Submit a paper application or apply on-line
at www.fafsa.ed.gov You must have 2009 tax information The FAFSA can be used to apply for the
HOPE scholarship, as well as all other state and federal student aid
HOPE Scholarship You can apply for HOPE through either
FAFSA or the e-HOPE electronic application at www.gsfc.org
College Preparatory or Technical Eligibility
(3.0 in academics: CP; 3.2 for TP) Paulding County downloads your high
school information to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (HOPE)
HOPE GPA Eligibility District HS transcript is a numeric gpa
example 83.4% all courses on the entire high school transcript count Coming Soon! Transcript that has weighted and unweighted 4.0
GPA…..this is not the same as the HOPE GPA
HOPE GPA – 4.0 scale All academic courses count, even academic electives Electives do not count An 83.4% gpa on the Paulding County School District transcript
may not mean that the there will be a 3.0 HOPE eligible GPA
Specialized Technical Preparation
80% of jobs require a specialized skill U.S. Department of Labor Statistics
www.dol.gov
HOPE Scholarship pays for 95 hours of coursework toward technical certification regardless of high school GPA
Final Transcript Request You must send a final transcript to the
school you plan to attend Submit your school’s address when
requesting a transcript Free copy to the one postsecondary school
you plan to attend Future transcript requests
Transcript Requests During Year University System of Georgia Schools will
receive transcripts via GACollege411 Transcripts for out-of-state schools and for
other reasons will be printed off, reviewed, and mailed
There needs to be plenty of lead time for transcripts to accompany college and scholarship applications
Immunization
Colleges require proof of immunization for entering freshmen
If you do not have this at home, request a copy from your family physician
Scholarships
You can still apply for scholarships after you start college and throughout your postsecondary education
Example: Kennesaw State University offers scholarships in multiple fields
Portfolio and Resume
Continuous Improvement We are on a Hybrid schedule this year
100-minute courses are worth 1 credit 50-minute courses are worth ½ credit
Continue to set goals Continue to keep records of activities, awards,
and honors for updating your portfolio and resume Networking
College Outlook Magazine has asked and answered 200 questions about the freshman year of college
What’s college really like? How do I prepare for college and living on
my own? What will I need to bring to college? How do I fit in/How often should I go home? Health and nutrition
More from College Outlook Magazine…
Time management Living arrangements RENT $ On-campus jobs and co-ops Money, grants, and scholarships
Students can visit www.townsend-outlook.com to review the full list.
Moving away from home Where will you live? Who is paying the bills and who makes
sure they are paid on time? Who will make sure you eat right? Who will do your laundry? Take care of yourself and stay healthy Make good choices!!!
Not everyone will make the decision to go to college next year…..
You and your student can find valuable information on the career section of the GACollege411. org website
A quote from
Apples & Chalkdust: Inspirational Stories and Encouragement for Teachers
by Vicki Caruana
“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe