10th GradeInformation Session

Jackson County Comprehensive High School 2014-2015

JCCHS Administrative Team

Dr. Pete Jones– Principal

• Joe Lancaster, Assistant Principal

• Kendra Phillips, Assistant Principal

• Dale Simpson, Assistant Principal

• Adam Lindsey, Athletic Director

Who is your counselor?

A - L Ms. Sanders M - Z Mrs. McCutcheon

Other important people you need to know… Registrar Mrs. Faulkner Credit Recovery Ms. Hawkins

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F

Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name

What do you need to know to be successful?

Transcript and GPA Calculation Promotion Requirements Graduation Requirements Importance of Course Rigor (HOPE) Preparing for College Student Responsibilities for Success

What is a Transcript?

A cumulative record listing all high school courses and grades

Used by colleges and employers Permanent Record unlike report cards and

progress reports Begins with grades earned in the freshmen

year (and middle school courses for high school credit)

Includes class rank

What’s a GPA?

Grade Point Average (GPA) Determines class rankTwo main types:

Cumulative GPA: includes all classes taken in high school ▪ Weighted & unweighted

HOPE GPA: includes classes taken in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language

How Do I Calculate a GPA?

Step 1: Assign each grade a numeric value

A=4 B=3 C=2 F=0

Step 2: Total the values from step 1 & divide by the total number of credits attempted

GPA Comparison

“B” Average GPA Ninth Lit 88 3.0 Biology 78 2.0 Spanish I 90 4.0 CCGPS Coor Alg 77 2.0 W. Geography 89 3.0 Marketing 94 4.0

3+2+4+2+3+4 =18 18/6 = 3.0

“A” Average GPA Ninth Lit 90

4.0 Biology 80

3.0 Spanish I 90

4.0 CCGPS Coor Alg 81

3.0 W. Geography 89

3.0 Marketing 94

4.0

4+3+4+3+3+4=21 21/6=3.5

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2017: 25 credits

Those credits must generally include the following: 4 LA 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Science (U.S. History and World History,

Economics and Government) 1 Health/PE 8 Electives

*Most, if not all, four-year and two-year colleges now require two years of the same foreign language Contact the colleges for specific information.

Promotion Requirements

Grades for athletics are checked for eligibility at the 18 week grading period (January 5th). Students must be passing 5 out

of 7 courses and be on track to graduate to play a sport.

To be Classified as a

Entered – 2013Class of 2017

Entered – 2014Class of 2018

10th Grader 6 5

11th Grader 12 11

12th Grader 18 17

Graduation Requirement

25 23

Why take Honors and AP classes?

Boosts your cumulative GPA Prepares you for big tests (ACT, SAT,

ASVAB, COMPASS, EOC tests) Gives you an advantage in college

admissions Prepares you for college rigor Can earn college credit

Dual-Enrollment Dual enrollment programs provide

opportunities for JCCHS high school students to take college-level courses and earn concurrent credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school.

To apply students must meet SAT/ACT testing requirements.▪ 20 on ACT with minimum scores of 20 English

and 18 Math ▪ 970 on SAT with 480 on Critical Reading and

440 Math Have a minimum 3.25 Core Grade Point

Average

What is the HOPE Scholarship?

HOPE HOPE GPA of 3.0 HOPE GPA only includes academic courses and

language courses Zell Miller

GPA requirement: 3.7 minimum score of 1200 on the math and

reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single test administration

HOPE Rigor Requirements

HOPE Requirements

Class of 2017 & beyond Students must receive 4 credits in the following

types of courses in addition to maintaining a 3.0 HOPE GPA▪ Advanced Algebra, Math III, or an equivalent or higher

course▪ Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent or higher course▪ AP course or Dual Enrollment course▪ Spanish II or French II or higher course

Course Registration

TYPICAL 10TH GRADE COURSES

10th Grade English or British Literature Honors

Analytic Geometry or Accelerated Analytic Geometry/Adv. Algebra

Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry (or Biology if you didn’t

take/pass it your 9th grade year) World History or

AP World History Foreign language

TYPICAL 11TH GRADE COURSES

American Literature or AP English Language

Advanced Algebra or Accelerated Pre-Calculus

Environmental Science or Chemistry orPhysics

US History orAP US History

Foreign Language

Registration for classes next year Begin thinking about what classes you would like to take

next year. Talk with your teachers about their recommendations.

If you sign up to take an AP course, you are responsible for completing the summer work that is due on when you return to school in August.

Schedule changes will be minimal so plan your classes carefully!

Registration will begin in February.

Credit Recovery

If you have failed a course and need to retake it, there are some options for credit recovery: Summer school Faith Academy

Credit recovery options are expensive so plan accordingly!!

Please see a counselor for more information.

PSAT

The PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond.

It provides detailed feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools, and excellent practice for the SAT.

All 10th graders take the PSAT in October. 11th graders can re-take the PSAT for a small charge.

College Entrance Exams/Tests

S.A.T. – www.collegeboard.org A.C.T. – www.actstudent.org ASSET/COMPASS

Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT)

When should you sign up to take the ACT/SAT? Usually during the Winter/Spring of your Junior

year.

What is the difference between the ACT and the SAT?

ACT questions tend to be more straightforward The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not

Simply tests your reading and reasoning skills when given a set of facts The ACT tests more advanced math concepts

But not necessarily harder because the questions are more straightforward The ACT writing test is optional on test day, but required by

many schools. The SAT has a required writing portion

The SAT is broken up into more sections The ACT is more of a “big picture” exam

schools are more concerned with your composite score rather than each section

Preparing for Next Year

Make the most of your summers! Get a job Volunteer Summer camp

Get involved! Join a club Join a team

Extra Steps to Help With Success

Monitor Infinite Campus for gradesBe proactive- talk to your teacher when you

have questionsCheck teacher websitesTake advantage of tutoring opportunitiesHave good attendanceBe responsible to get your make up work if

absentAthletic eligibility

Become familiar with GA College 411!

If you don’t know your username and password, please come by the counseling office! Do not make a new account.

Send your

transcripts

Check your

HOPE GPAApply to college!

Research colleges & majors

Test Prep

Job search engines

4-year plans

Scholarship searches

Financial aid calculator

Apply to college!

Visit the Counseling office for….

www.gacollege411.org passwords and usernames

Check your GPA Questions about your

schedule Certificate of Attendance—

sign up a week in advance! Test information

(SAT/ACT/PSAT) Personal/Social concerns

Counseling Webpage

Located off the main JCCHS website. Visit it often! New information posted weekly. SAT / ACT sign up information Test Preparation Information Financial Aid / Hope Scholarship details And More…..

http://sites.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchscounselors/