Senior Life and Beyond
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Parent PacketCollege Application checklist
and FAFSA informationTranscriptCredit SummarySenior TimelineWebsites, contact information
and testing informationVisit Counselor Website
Senior LifeGraduation RequirementsTesting RequirementsHonors and RecognitionsCounselor OutreachCredit Recovery
Graduation Requirements
All students must have a minimum of 23 credits to graduate.
All students must meet specific course requirements.
All students will earn a General Education diploma if they meet the requirements.
Graduation Requirements4 credits of English4 credits of Math(check college
websites)4 credits of Science(Bio, Phy Sci, Chem
or Enviro and a fourth)3 credits of Social Studies (4 courses)½ credit of Health ½ credit of Personal Fitness3 electives from CTAE, Fine Arts or
World Languages
Foreign LanguageForeign Language is not
required for graduation.However, two and four year
colleges still require 2 credits of the same foreign language for admissions.
Testing RequirementsStudents must pass the Writing
section of the Graduation Test
ANDAll 4 subject tests of the GHSGT
ORPass a corresponding subject area
EOCT to exempt that subject of the GHSGT
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
Valedictorian is student with the highest # of points based on grades in all core academic classes.
Salutatorian is student with 2nd highest # of points based on grades in above courses.
Calculation is based on a points system using all numeric grades from core academic classes, with extra weight assigned to Honors, AP, IB and Dual Enrollment.
Top 10 contenders will be notified in February.
Credit Recovery If student has taken and failed a
course, E2020 is available.See counselor immediately if you
need to make up a course.
Other ProgramsOmbudsman Night SchoolProject GraduationPerformance Learning Center
(PLC)Virtual AcademyGeorgia Virtual School
Entering the WorkforceStudents should begin researching
possible careers.Create a resume.Take advantage of opportunities for
internships or apprenticeships for on-the-job training.
Most jobs require some training either on-the-job or at a local college or technical school.
Military CareersStudents considering a career in the
military should request an appointment with our school’s recruiters.
The ASVAB test is required for admission and placement in a military career.
The ASVAB test is full for this semester, but if there is enough interest it may be offered next semester.
Technical/Career CollegeTechnical or Career Colleges provide
training for specific job duties.Fast-trackFew academic coursesHands-on Job placementCOMPASS test requiredMake an appointment at the college
to take the COMPASS. ($20 fee)
College/UniversityStudents take academic as well as
career-specific courses.Students may enter 4-year college
after graduation or start at 2-year college and transfer.
Acceptable SAT or ACT score is required for admissions.
Check with each college concerning academic course requirements (especially for math).
College Research Gacollege411.org Collegeboard.org Bigfuture.collegeboard.org Individual college websites Check the counselor’s website under
files for a college planning spreadsheet!
SAT vs. ACTBoth are accepted by colleges for
admissions.SAT is reasoning test and the writing
section is required.ACT is knowledge test and the writing
section is optional (most colleges still request a writing score).
Students must register for tests online.Waivers are available for students who
qualify.
SAT Prep for Seniors Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com and look under SAT and your zip code.
> The workshop consists of 6 hours of instruction and 1 practice exam - Course materials are included > $175 per student> Schedule:> 10/19- test from 9am-1:15pm> 10/22 - class from 4-7pm> 10/29 - class from 4-7pm
Application ProcessStudents should research admissions
requirements before applying.Student is responsible for adhering to
college deadlines.Applications and transcript requests
should be submitted to Mrs. Morris.$3.00 administrative fee for official
transcripts.
Campus VisitationSeniors are allowed 2 excused activity
days for college visits.Student must make a request to Mrs.
Morris in the College & Career Center.Students should contact college
ahead of time to set an appointment or find out if there are special events taking place.
Return signed form to Mrs. Morris in the Career Center.
NCAANCAA determines eligibility for
Division I and Division II schools
GPA is recalculated using core classes only.
Must have minimum core GPA of 2.0
NCAA Athletic EligibilityStudents interested in playing sports
at an NCAA school must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
www.eligibilitycenter.org SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly
to the NCAA Eligibility Center.An official transcript must also be
sent. See Mrs. Morris in the College & Career Center.
HOPE UpdateThere is still HOPE!HOPE Scholarship
3.0 core GPANo longer covers books or feesHope Chart
Zell Miller Scholarship3.7 core GPA + 1200 SAT
(math/verbal) or 26 ACT compositeCovers 100% of tuition
HOPEHOPE Grant
Covers a percentage of tuition at a public technical college.
No GPA requirement to receive grant.
May be GPA requirement to keep it.Must complete FAFSA in January to
be considered for HOPE Grant.
GACollege411.orgVisit GACollege411 website for the
most up-to-date info on HOPE.Students may also submit
applications through the website.APPLY-TO-COLLEGE DAY is
scheduled for November 20th at NMHS.
Parent SupportYour young adult still needs you!Stay in contact with teachers.Check website for important
dates.Email or call counselor if you have
concerns.
Stay ConnectedSchool website:
tinyurl.com/nmhs2014Sign up for text or email updates for
seniors: Text @nmhs2014 to (404) 418-
8813 Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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