Senior Life and Beyond

Senior Life and Beyond

NMHS Class of 2014

Welcome Parents!

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

Honors and Recognitions

Honor Grad Board Scholar Academic Seal Fine Arts Seal Foreign Language Seal

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.

Counselor OutreachClassroom visitsParent NightsIndividual AppointmentsWebsiteRemind 101

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

Beyond High SchoolWorkMilitaryTechnical/Career CollegeCollege/University

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.

Financial AidFinancial Aid Night – Jan. 23rdFAFSA HOPE ScholarshipOther ScholarshipsGrantsLoans

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

Thank you for coming!

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!