To Graduation and Beyond! Junior Parent Night Class of 2017.

To Graduation and Beyond!

Junior Parent Night

Class of 2017Chapel Hill High School

WELCOME Parents and Students

JROTC Project Manhood CTAE Move on When Ready CCI Credit Recovery Alternative Programs Counselor Information College & Career Information

Counseling Department At Chapel Hill High School

Melissa Nelson-Graham

Counselor A-K770-651-6235

Linda ScroggyCounselor L-Z770-651-6236

Jackie Bemus Counselor9th grade770-651-6234

Susan GossSST/ RTI

Facilitator770-651-6232 Stephanie

Walker-HarryCollege & Career

Center Specialist

770-651-6230

Adrian BrownSchool Social

Worker770-651-6299

(Email is [email protected])

Class of 2016Graduation Requirements

One Diploma4 English4 Math4 Science 3 Social Studies (state requires ½

Government and ½ Economics)Health/Personal Fitness3 Units of CTAE classes, Fine Art

classes, or Modern Language classes

Academic Seal 3 separate AP courses or 3 separate college core dual enrollment courses or3 separate technical college dual enrollment certification programs ora combination that totals 3CHHS Honor Graduate3.75 cumulative GPA, 2 credits of the same foreign language, max credits, no F’s, 5 core classes senior yearBoard Scholar3.50 cumulative GPA, 2 credits of same foreign language, max credits, no F’s, 1 extra coreFine Arts Seal4 Fine Art Units, 2 in the same areaForeign Language Seal3 units of the same language

SEALS & HONORS

End of Course Tests

(EOC)

--Classes that require EOC9th Grade LiteratureAmerican LiteratureAlgebraGeometryPhysical ScienceBiologyUS HistoryEconomics

--Counts 20% of final grade

--2 sections on Math, Science, Social Studies; 3 sections on Literature tests (includes writing component)

--Scores posted on the transcript

ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Ten short individual tests For Juniors & Seniors Measures verbal, math, academic ability Given by Armed Services No cost Provides valuable info to help with career

& educational goals; helps you to know self better

Links aptitudes with occupational areas Helps assess your potential for further

education Given in October at CHHS, results to

students November 16 & 17

HOPE Programs Hope Scholarship

3.0 Core GPA (All Academic Classes) 4.0 Conversion Honors and AP extra points taken off Additional .5 added to AP classes & DE classes Not on the transcript Calculation done by Georgia Student Finance Commission Check GaCollege411 4 Rigorous Classes (see gacollege411 for updated list of

classes)

Hope Grant Used at Technical Colleges Tuition, fees, & $300 book allowance No GPA requirement Diploma or Certificate programs

• PLEASE NOTE: QUALIFICATIONS FOR HOPE SCHOLARSHIP MAY CHANGE. CHECK ON GACOLLEGE411 FOR LEGISLATIVE CHANGES.

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Project Graduation—offers computer

based instruction for students who have not made adequate academic progress in the traditional school setting. 3 hours/day, 5 days/week (mornings)

Night School—same as Project Graduation except hours are 4:30-8:30 p.m. 4 days/week

Performance Learning Center (PLC)—offers computer based courses and enrichment assignments for students who struggle in a traditional school setting.

Must have referral from counselor and interview with program supervisor.

CREDIT RECOVERY Used for students who do not pass a

class or special situation where they are behind in meeting graduation requirements, i.e., transfer student.

On-line classes taken during the regular school day at Chapel Hill High School.

Can and should work at home through the internet.

Make up only for courses required for graduation.

STUDY SKILLS-ORGANIZE -EVERY NIGHT--REGULAR TIME, REGULAR PLACE

-REVIEW USE “ACTIVE” STUDYING-USE AGENDA

-TAKE GOOD NOTES (rewrite) DON’T GIVE UP!-FLASHCARDS-USE HIGHLIGHTERS-OUTLINE-PRACTICE-PRIORITIZE-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS-BREAK UP LARGE ASSIGNMENTS-PROOFREAD-TAKE CARE OF SELF--SLEEP, EAT-STUDY WITH OTHERS

TEST TAKING SKILLS

1. Go to bed on time2. Eat a good breakfast3. Positive self talk4. Read directions carefully5. Read the whole question and all answers6. Reduce your choices7. Skip questions you are not sure you

know; come back to later8. Review your answers

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES(see school website)

clubsATHLETICSemploymentHonor organizationsCOMMUNITY TEAMSCOMMUNITY SERVICEHOBBIES/INTERESTS/PASSIONs

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROBLEM SOLVING COMMUNICATION ATTITUDE SELF ESTEEM BALANCE MOTIVATION DECISION MAKING ADVOCATE FOR SELF TIME MANAGEMENT GOAL SETTING

College and Career Center The College and Career Center is where

parents and students can find: Resource books, career information, scholarship

information SAT/ACT Testing information as well as test

waivers Career cruising.com Transcripts for college and scholarships ( $3.00

each copy) Work Permits Information on Selective Service/ Military

Information Voter Registration NCAA Information

CCI

Registration is taking place now. See Ms. Walker-Harry in the career center.

CCI course offerings are Automotive, Computer Design, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Development, Game Development, Healthcare, HVAC, Pharmacy, Graphic Arts, Video Production, Welding.

Move on When Ready(MOWR)

Open to any grade level.

Provide SAT or ACT scores.

Complete the college’s MOWR application by the deadline.

Complete a HOPE grant application online at www.gacollege411.org

If approved you will then register for courses with your MOWR college advisor and talk to your counselor here at CHHS.

Complete paperwork for college & high school .

Looking at Options for Post-Secondary Study

Four-year Colleges and Universitiesmany majors offeredleading to undergraduatedegrees

Two-year Colleges offer freshman and

sophomore level classes toward an associate degree and/or transfer to a 4-year school

Technical Collegescertificate, diploma and 2-year degree programs leading directly to employment upon completion of specialized training and/or transfer to a 4-year school

Special Purpose Schoolsfocus on specific fields such as the arts or medical specialties

Applying to College Complete Senior Brag Sheet Choose 3-5 schools Make comparisons, look at program of study,

consider cost, etc. www.gacollege411.org Contact particular college for specific information

about courses needed in high school (i.e., Math, Science).

Apply on-line (use GaCollege411) See Ms. Walker-Harry in the Career Center to have

transcript sent ($3.00 each) Have SAT/ACT scores sent directly from testing agency Visit Cappex.com for information and helpful

worksheets Visit schools; to be excused from school, see Mrs.

Walker-Harry in the Career Center

OTHER TESTINGACT or SAT

How did I do on the PSAT?How did I do on the ASPIRE?Am I a logical and/or analytical

thinker?Do I remember facts & figures well?Students should talk to their

counselor to determine which test might be best.

See handout for further comparisons.SAT has new format beginning March

2016.

Importance of Academic Rigor

Admissions Decision

GPA SAT # of Honors Courses

# of AP Courses

UGA

Student A DENIED 3.8 2130 13 3

Student B ACCEPTED 3.7 1980 15 6

Georgia Tech

Student A DENIED 3.9 1820 3 2

Student B ACCEPTED 3.8 1760 6 7

Scholarship Information• Scholarships are posted in the

CHHS Career Center.

• Hard copies of most non-institutional scholarships are available in the College & Career Center.

• Don’t forget to check with any local organizations, banks, employers, credit unions, and insurance companies.

• You can start applying for some scholarships your Junior year.

Large database of scholarship information, awards

available for academic achievement, special skills and talents, and/or financial need.

www.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.comwww.gacollege411.org

Remember – you should never pay for scholarship searches or information!

NCAA Eligibility Center Juniors who intend to play division 1 or division 2

college level sports should register this year with the NCAA

The website is www.eligibilitycenter.org. There is a link for prospective student-athletes (includes frequently asked questions)

Review the “Eligibility Standards” Registration cost is $75.00 (fee waivers

available) ACT/SAT scores must be sent directly to the

eligibility center– the code is 9999 High School transcript must also be sent to

the eligibility center. See Ms. Walker-Harry. The cost is $3.00

You must contact a college coach to be referred to NCAA

NEW CHANGES FOR CLASS OF 2017! (refer to website)

Important Dates

Registration Dates

Progress / Report Cards

Thursday, February 18 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23,4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 25, 4:00 -7:00 p.m.

March 21 May 31Other Dates April 25-May 9—End

of Course Assessments

May 2- 13—AP Tests May 17 - 20—Final

Exams May 20–Students’

Last day

Thank You for Coming!