ALCOVY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

Class of 2013

MEET THE MEET THE COUNSELORSCOUNSELORS

Ms. Timica Parker Lead (A-G)Ms. Timica Parker Lead (A-G) Dr. Kelly Parker (H-O)Dr. Kelly Parker (H-O)Parker.timica@newton.k12.ga.us Parker.kelly@newton.k12.ga.us

Ext. 2114 Ext. 2107

Ms. Latonya Mitchell (P-Z)Ms. Latonya Mitchell (P-Z) Mr. Randy Colbert (9Mr. Randy Colbert (9THTH GRADE) GRADE)Mitchell.latonya@newton.k12.ga.us colbert.randy@newton.k12.ga.us

Ext. 2106 Ext. 2147

Ms. Dee Maxwell (Graduation Coach)Ms. Dee Maxwell (Graduation Coach)

Maxwell.dee@newton.k12.ga.us

TRANSCRIPTS

VISIT COUNSELING OFFICECOMPLETE FORM/RETURN TO TRAY

PICK UP IN 2+ DAYSMUST REQUEST TO BE MAILED

CREDITS FOR GRADUATION

• 18 Credits to be a SENIOR• 24 Credits to graduate* (2010-2011 Freshmen)

• STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS PASS ALL 5 PARTS OF GHSGT OR EOCT IN CORRESPONDING AREAS TO GRADUATE

• *Credits Must Be in Appropriate Area-

See Counselor

GRADUATION REQ. BREAKDOWN (2010-2011)

EOCT & GHSGT

Must Pass ALL 5 Parts GHSGT Or EOCT Equivalent

GHSGT/EOCT DATES

CREDIT CONCERNS AHS GRAD POINT

•Can be done as initial credit or credit recovery•3rd period or outside of school during own time

•online

OUTSIDE CREDIT RECOVERY•Alpha Omega, Covington Academy, Faith Academy

Not for Initial Credit for Core (Math/Eng./Sci./SS)•Must have Failed Class

•Electives only for Initial Credit

ASVAB TEST

ASVAB October 2nd

Purpose

– Determine interests and abilities --- occupations

What is covered?

– English, math, science, mechanical, electronics,

auto body

SAT & ACTSAT

• October 5, 2013• November 2, 2013• December 7, 2013• January 25, 2014• March 8, 2014• May 3, 2014• June 7, 2014

ACT• September 21, 2013• October 26, 2013• December 14, 2013• February 8, 2014• April 12, 2014• June 14, 2014

Students who receive free/reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers for both tests.

SAT vs. ACTSAT ACT

FORMS

COLLEGE ATHLETES?

NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association –

• requires potential Div 1 and 2 student athletes to register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

• Check their website for required GPAs and SAT/ACT scores

Taking credit recovery?: Check with NCAA for approval.

GACOLLEGE411.ORG

GA APPLY TO COLLEGE DAY

November 7th

Seniors will receive hands on assistance as they apply to college using gacollege411.

SCHOLARSHIPS/ COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

SCHOLARSHIPS• Scholarship Newsletter/ AHS Website Updates• Scholarship Bulletin Board• Scholarship Workshops • Senior Survival Guide• Other (churches/businesses, etc.)

ACCEPTANCE LETTERS• Scholarships/Military/College• Submit Letters to Your Counselor

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

• Available in all colleges• Must have initial 3.0 GPA & maintain 3.0 GPA• Pays only a portion of tuition• Book fee allowance has been eliminated.• Must complete FAFSA

GA Student Finance Commission

Calculates HOPE Eligibility

www. gacollege411.org

SELECTING COLLEGES

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD THROUGH THE PROCESS

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

• Register to take the October SAT/ACT• Attend Senior Evaluation Conference w/ Counselor• Select colleges & attend college fairs• Begin work on applications

– college essay– resume

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

• Take the SAT/ACT• Complete applications

– request letters of recommendation – 10-day notice

• Submit scholarship applications• College visits• Submit college applications (Thanksgiving)

DECEMBER/JANUARY

FEBRUARY/MARCH/APRIL/MAY

Early Action vs. Early Decision

• Early decision plans allow you to apply early (usually in November) and get an admission decision from the college well in advance of the usual notification date. IT IS BINDING!!!!

• Early action plans are not binding, meaning you do NOT have to commit to a college to which you've applied for early action. Under these plans, you may apply to other colleges. Usually, you can let the college know of your decision in the late spring or whenever you've decided.

FINAL THOUGHTS

•Have a post-high school plan

•Encourage independence

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AHSTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AHS