GPC Upward BoundSpring 2012

Parent Meeting

UPWARD BOUND 2012 SATURDAY SESSION DATES

“I Am the Change”

Febr uar y 4, 2012

Febr uar y 25, 2012

Mar ch 3, 2012

Mar ch 17, 2012

Apr il 14, 2012

Apr il 21, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

GPC Newton Campus Covington , GA 30014

Mrs. Turner: 770-843-3444

Mr. Jones: 770-843-3618

Ms. Beckett: 770-843-4091

School Visits

Dennis Jones:Rockdale High: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Monroe Area High: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Druid Hills High: Thursdays, 3:20 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Joi Turner:Newton High: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.Social Circle High: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

**Clarkston UB Participants Check-in by Thursdays before 4:30 p.m.

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4Schools Resume for 2nd semester:

RockdaleNewton

DeKalb Co.Social Circle

 

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Resume for 2nd semester:

Monroe

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11 12 13Early Release-Newton HighRegistrationDeadline for

February 11th ACT

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Bound begins school visits

this week

16Martin Luther King Jr.

Holiday

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Saturday Session

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Deadline for March 10th SAT

  

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Early Release-Rockdale High

  

17Early Release-Newton High

 Winter Break-

DeKalb Co.Feb.17-20

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NewtonRockdale

Feb. 20-24

 

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24GA State Univ.

college visit for 11th & 12th

graders only 

GPC Newton: 10:30 AM

GPC Clarkston: 11:15AM

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DeKalb Co.Social CircleRegistration

Deadline for April 14th

ACT 

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Early Release-Newton High

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Workday- Monroe High

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April 2-6Newton

RockdaleDekalb Co.April 2-9Monroe

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Deadline for May 5th SAT

 

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Saturday Session

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Spring Break-Social CircleApril 23-27

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    1 2 3 4Registration Deadline for

June 9th

ACT

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Bound ends school visits

this week

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Deadline for June 2nd SAT

 

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Last Day for Monroe High

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Rockdale HighDeKalb Co.

25Last Day for Social Circle

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Memorial Day

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30 31Upward Bound 2012 Summer Session Begins

 

 

 

Summer Session will be held from May 31 – July 12. End of the Summer excursion will be held from July 15 – July 19. More information regarding the Summer Session will be discussed at the next parent meeting.

June SAT date is June 2, 2012

As a parent of an Upward Bound participant, what should I do?

Make an appointment with School CounselorMake sure your child is on track to graduatePlan a Campus Visit for your familyContinue checking your child’s status via

Parent Portal

DEKALB COUNTY PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

For promotion to the next grade, your child needs:10th grade – 6 units11th grade – 12 units 12th grade – 18 units To Graduate – 24 units

NEWTON COUNTY PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

For promotion to the next grade, your child needs:10th grade – 5 units 11th grade – 11 units 12th grade – 17 units To Graduate – 23 units

ROCKDALE COUNTY PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

For promotion to the next grade, your child needs:10th grade – 5 units 11th grade – 11 units 12th grade – 16 units To Graduate – 24 units

WALTON COUNTY PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

For promotion to the next grade, your child needs:10th grade – 6 units11th grade – 13 units 12th grade – 20 units To Graduate – 28 units

SOCIAL CIRCLE PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

For promotion to the next grade, your child needs:10th grade – 5 units11th grade – 11 units 12th grade – 16 units To Graduate – 23 units

TYPE OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

COLLEGE PREPARATORY (CP)TECHNOLOGY/CAREER PREPARATORY

(TC)*HONORS AND DISTINCTION (CP)

*Must take 3 years of the same World Language

*3.0 core GPA is required (All Academic classes and World Language)

*3.5 cumulative GPA required

DEKALB COUNTYGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(For all diploma tracks)

4 units of English4 units of Math4 units of Science4 units of Social Studies1.5 units of Physical Education .5 units of Health2 elective units_____________________

24 Total Units

NEWTON COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 units of English4 units of Math4 units of Science3.5 units of Social Studies3 units of Technology/Career and/or Modern

Language/ Latin and/or Fine Arts1 unit of Physical Education and Health3.5 elective units_____________________ 23 Total Units

ROCKDALE COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 units of English4 units of Math4 units of Science4 units of Social Studies1 unit of Physical Education/Health3 units of Technology/Career and/or Modern

Language/ Latin and/or Fine Arts4 elective units_____________________ 24 Total Units

WALTON COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 units of English• 4 units of Math• 4 units of Science• 4 units of Social Studies• 1 unit of Physical Education/Health• 4 units of Technology/Career and/or Modern

Language/ Latin and/or Fine Arts• 7 elective units_____________________

28 Total Units

SOCIAL CIRCLE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 units of English4 units of Math4 units of Science3 units of Social Studies3 units of Technology/Career and/or Modern

Language/ Latin and/or Fine Arts1 unit of Physical Education and Health4 elective units_____________________ 23 Total Units

Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)

Students who enrolled in high school from Fall 2008 through June 2011 must pass the four GHSGT content areas (Math, English Language Arts, Science, & Social Studies). These students are also required to take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to be eligible for a diploma.

Students who enter grade nine in 2011 – 2012 and beyond will not take, and are not required to pass, the GHSGT. They are required to take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.

Common EOCT Questions & Answers

Q) How does the EOCT affect the student's grade?

A) The EOCT is administered upon completion of one of the above courses. A student’s final grade in the

course will be calculated using the EOCT as follows:

For students enrolled in grade nine for the first time before July 1, 2011, the EOCT counts as 15% of the final grade.

For students enrolled in grade nine for the first time on July 1, 2011 or after, the EOCT counts as 20% of the final grade.

Common EOCT Questions & Answers

Q) When are the EOCT administered?

A) There are 3 main administrations of the EOCT: Winter, Spring and Summer. In addition, on-line Mid-Month administrations may be given in August, September, October, November, February and March. Beginning in 2011 – 2012, new re-test administration windows will be added as an enhancement to the EOCT program. These re-tests will be intended to provide students who are not proficient on an EOCT (in a course that they have just completed) with one additional opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency on the assessment.

UPCOMING TESTING DATES

DeKalb County SchoolsMar 19-23 - GHSGTMay 7-14 - EOCT

Monroe Area High SchoolMar 26-30 - GHSGT

May 9-16 - EOCTNewton High SchoolMar. 21-25 - GHSGT May 4-18 - EOCT

 

Rockdale County High SchoolMarch 19-23 GHSGT April 30- May 10 EOCT

Social Circle High SchoolMar 19-23 – GHSGTApr 23–30 – EOCT 

$$$COST$$$

The cost of education increases yearly. Therefore, selecting the best college/university should include researching cost of the institutions that will allow the best education for your child.

Think about your household income and be realistic about what the family is able to afford.

Make sure that you and your child complete the FAFSA form. This form will allow the institutions to provide some funding for those students in need.

Consider the total cost of attendance: tuition, room and board, books, travel, and miscellaneous items.

Federal Aid

Create a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Account at fafsa.gov

Applying student and parent both need a PIN for FAFSA

When completing the FAFSA application, please ensure to list all the colleges your child has applied to or may attend.

FAFSA DEADLINES Review the institutions website and materials

that the universities send your child. What are the deadlines for the university? Deadlines you want to pay close attention:

Upward Bound participants should have their FAFSA’s completed by March 31, 2013.

Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2013.

Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 23, 2013.

Scholarships

The money provided to HOPE Scholars varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending and your specific enrollment. Public Institutions

Effective Fall 2011, students attending public colleges or universities will receive a HOPE Award Amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending.

Private Institutions

For Fall 2011, Winter 2012, and Spring 2012, students attending private colleges or universities receive the following: Full-time students: $1,800 per semester, $1,200 per quarter Half-time students: $900 per semester, $600 per quarter

HOPE - Reminder

If you graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school located in Georgia, your high school should automatically send your transcript data to the Georgia Student Finance Commission for calculation of your HOPE grade point average.

BRIDGE

We encourage our senior students to enroll into the Summer Bridge Program. This is an opportunity for your child to experience a college course before starting their academic year with their new institution.

The Summer Bridge Program begins May 30th