junior & sophomore parent night nmhs class of 2017 nmhs class of 2018 welcome parents!
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Junior & Sophomore
Parent Night
NMHS Class of 2017
NMHS Class of 2018
Welcome Parents!
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Agenda Graduation Requirements Honors and Recognition HOPE Updates/Requirements Preparing for College NCAA Eligibility Parental Support Important Dates
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Graduation Requirements:
You must have a minimum of
23 credits to receive a diploma from Douglas
County School System.
**18 credits are needed to be promoted to senior status.
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Required Courses 4 credits of English (9th Lit and Amer.
Lit.) 4 credits of Math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg.
II & 4th math) 4 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies (Am. Govt.,
US Hist. World Hist. and Econ.) ½ credit Health and ½ credit Personal
Fitness 3 Elective credits from CTAE, Fine Arts
or Foreign Language
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Science RequirementsBiologyPhysical Science or PhysicsChemistry, Environmental Science
or Earth Systems1 additional Science
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Foreign Language Alert!Foreign Language is not required for
graduation.2 and 4 year colleges still require 2
credits of the same foreign language for admissions.
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End of Course ExamsEOC exams count as 20% of your final gradeo Fall Test Window: November 30th – December
14th
Test Prep:o www.usatestprep.como www.gacollege411.org
o http://secure.gacollege411.org/College_Planning/Test_Prep/End_of_Course_Tests.aspx
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Promotion Rule Total of 5 credits to be a true
Sophomore.
Total of 11credits to be a true Junior.
Total of 18 credits to be a true Senior.
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Honors and Recognition Honor Grad Board Scholar Academic Seal Fine Arts Seal Foreign Language Seal
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Honors and RecognitionHonor Graduate
3.75 cumulative GPA
Maximum credits (32)
5 academic courses Senior year
2 credits of Foreign Language
Board Scholar
3.5 cumulative GPA
Maximum credits (32)
2 extra academic courses
2 credits of Foreign Language
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Honors and Recognition Academic Seal
3 AP or Dual Enrollment Credits 3 Certificates from a technical school dual
enrollment program Combination of the above
Fine Arts Seal 4 credits of Fine Arts Courses 2 credits must be from the same discipline
Foreign Language Seal 4 credits of the same foreign language
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Striving towardsValedictorian/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.
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HOPE Scholarship Updates:
Hope Scholarship: 3.0 HOPE GPA (Partial Scholarship) 3.70 HOPE GPA (Full Scholarship)
1200 SAT combined score 26 ACT composite score
Rigor Required: For the Classes of 2017 & 2018, at least
4 credits in rigorous courses or Dual Enrollment courses.
Meet enrollment requirements
Hope Grant: For students seeking a technical certificate or
diploma, regardless of GPA or graduation date.
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HOPE: Rigorous Courses• English: AP Language, AP Literature• Math: AP Statistics, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Acc.
Math courses, Advanced Algebra, Adv. Mathematical Decision Making.
• Science: Human Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, AP Science courses, Forensic Science,
• Social Studies: AP Psychology, AP Government, AP Microeconomics, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP U.S. History
• Foreign Language: French II, French III, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Spanish V
• Dual Enrollment Courses: Academic Courses Only.
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Preparing for College NowGPA: Increasing it/Rebuilding itGrades: 9th – 11th grade years firstTest Scores: SAT/ACTDual EnrollmentStudent Involvement:
Extracurricular Activities Community Service Employment
RecommendationsEssays
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Preparing for College Entrance Exams
PSAT Measures College
Readiness in: Reading, Writing and Lang., and Math.
Provides personalized study plan for the SAT, based on test results.
Used as the entry point into the National Merit Scholarship.
Identifies AP Potential
ASPIRE Measures College
Readiness in: Eng., Math, Reading, Science
Uses benchmark scores to determine College Readiness
Results include a STEM score & Progress towards Career Readiness.
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College Entrance ExamsNewly Designed!
SATAchievement Test!
(Previously Aptitude Test)
More aligned with what students are learning in the classroom.
Tests 3 Sections (Previously 4): Reading, Writing & Language, Math; Essay (optional)
Score Penalty: No penalty for wrong answers.
Top Score: 1600 (Previously 2400)
ACTAchievement test:
Curriculum based instruction.
Tests 4 Sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Optional Writing component.
Score Penalty: No penalty for wrong answers.
Top Score: 36
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Dual EnrollmentEarn College Credit Now & Save $
$!!Advanced Placement CoursesCollege and Career Institute (CCI)Move On When Ready
Georgia Highlands CollegeUniversity of West GeorgiaWest Georgia Technical College
Dual Enrollment Night: January 14, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA determines athletic eligibility for Division I and Division II school.
Meeting the eligibility standards helps prepare students for academic success in college.
Also protects the fairness of the sport by ensuring the student athlete is an amateur.
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NCAA Athletic EligibilityRegister with the NCAA Eligibility Center
in their 10th grade year. www.eligibilitycenter.org
Must have minimum 2.0 Core GPA.Complete 16 NCAA Core CourseEarn an SAT/ACT score that matches your
Core GPA or minimum score. SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the
NCAA Eligibility Center.Submit an official transcript.
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Parental SupportRemember your student still needs you!
Check on your student’s progress with his/her homework, study time, or projects.
Encourage your student to manage his/her time well.
Provide positive feedback on the skills/strengths your student uses to be successful.
Stay in contact with teachers.Check website for important dates.
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Parental SupportHelp foster student’s Career Interests.
Expose him/her to different careers. Encourage students to interview others
about their job.Explore Post-Secondary Options
Research College Options Request Information Schedule College Visits
Email or call counselor if you have concerns.
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Important Dates!Superintendent Scholar Awards
November 5, 2015, 6:30 p.m.PTSA Panel Discussion
November 5, 2015, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. October SAT Scores: 10/22/15 PSAT Scores: Mid-December Dual Enrollment Night
January 14, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
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Stay ConnectedSchool website:
tinyurl.com/nmhsjagsInfinite Campus Parent PortalCounselor’s Twitter
@nmhs_counselors#nmhsjagsCounselor’s Facebook: NMHS Jags
Counseling Department
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Counselor ContactsJen Travis – Last Names [email protected] Shannon – Last Names [email protected] Cummings – Last Names [email protected] Townsend – Last Names S-Z and Off [email protected]
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Any Questions?
Thank you for coming!