Welcome Parents:

Class of 2016

Counseling Department Glenda Stephens 11th & 12th (A – E)

Brittany Davidson 11th & 12th (F – L)

Derial Windom 11th & 12th (M – R) Ed Williams 11th & 12th (S-Z)/Dual

Enrollment Brandee Appling 10th Grade Denise Hawkins 9th Grade

Clerical: Sondra Lake College and Career Center Kathryn Langston Registrar Tina Wood Records

SENIOR CLASS SPONSOR

Ms. Jenny BeckRoom # 1.300

See Ms. Beck for information regarding:Senior dues

Senior picturesSenior class events

http://ghsseniorclass.onmycalendar.com/

Let’s Review…Graduation Requirements

• 23 Credits• Must Pass Gateway (Social Studies/Science)

• Counselors will meet with every Senior• Senior Letters sent out October 30

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

Ways to Make Up Classes

Regular Schedule

GHS Credit Recovery

Gwinnett Online Campus

Phoenix

Credit Recovery at Various Gwinnett County High Schools

Programs Outside Gwinnett County (Must Receive Pre-approval)

Importance of Senior Year• Courses Matter!

-Preparation for college-level work-Strength of schedule

• Grades Matter!-Cumulative GPA, HOPE GPA, and Class rank-Matriculation at college requires successful

completion of senior course work

Senior Year• What should already be done…

– Should have a revised list of colleges to which they will apply

– Should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test– Should be ready to begin working on college applications

• There is still time…– Don’t panic, just get started! – Research colleges – Narrow your college choices – Be realistic

• 1 (or more) dream schools• 2-3 “Likely”- pretty good chance of getting in• At least 1 Safety- a sure thing for admission and cost

– Sign up for the next standardized test.

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS

• Four-year colleges

• Two-year colleges

• Technical colleges

• Military

• Entering the work force

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES

• Bachelor’s Degrees

• Public or Private

• Admission Requirements:• GPA (Academic Core)• Course Selection • Test Scores• Class Rank• Extracurricular Activities• Essays• Letters of Recommendations (Teacher and/or Counselor)

***Please complete a senior information sheet and give teachers and counselors at least two weeks notice to write letters of recommendations

TWO-YEAR COLLEGES

• Associate Degrees

• Public or Private

• Entrance Exams Vary• COMPASS• SAT• ACT

• Transfer to a four-year college• TAG Program at GPC

TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Programs:• Degree

• COMPASS exam for Degree program• Certificate or Diploma

NO SAT/ACT REQUIRED!

Gwinnett Tech offers more than 50 programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.

MILITARY

Branches:

ArmyNational GuardNavyCoast GuardAir ForceMarines

ASVAB is the aptitude test needed for entrance. We will offer the test during Spring semester, date TBD.

***Must be a high school graduate. GED not accepted!

ENTERING THE WORK FORCE

Important Career Information:• www.gacollege411.org

• www.careercruising.com• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• College and Career Center

Preparing to Apply• Check high school course requirements

for admission carefully.• Check college websites for information

about GPA computation and use of SAT/ACT or COMPASS scores.

• When in doubt, call/email admissions.• Students should take the lead in the

process and complete all parts of the application themselves.

Ways to Apply

Submit online if possible. Make sure your Social Security number is correct and that your full legal name and birth date match the information on your transcript.

**Also check school websites whereas not all schools use the Common Application, GACollege411 and Sendedu.

GA Apply to College Week

• Every Grayson HS senior will have the opportunity to complete a college application with help from counselors and volunteers

• When: November 16-20

• Location: Computer labs

• Prepare by:• Creating a GACollege411 account • Narrowing down the school in which to apply to• Writing your essay

Transcript Request ProcessPaper Transcripts:– Visit counseling office and submit paper request to Mrs. Lake.– Each transcript request costs $5.00. – Requested transcript(s) will be available within 24 hours.

Transcripts from GACollege411:– Go to www.gacollege411.org– Create an account or log in– Go to MY 411– On left menu, go to MY TRANSCRIPTS– Select “Grayson”– Select college(s) to receive transcripts

Students are responsible for following up with the college to ensure that the transcript was received.

College Entrance ExamsSAT

• GHS CEEB Code: 111-852• Score: 600 – 2400• Penalty for wrong answer:

– Yes• Structure of test:

– Critical Reading– Math (Algebra I, Algebra II

and Geometry)– Writing

***Format will change in Spring 2016

ACT• GHS CEEB Code: 111-852• Score: 1 - 36 • Penalty for wrong answer:

– No• Structure of test:

– English– Math (through

trigonometry)– Reading– Science Reasoning– Writing (Optional)

Types of Financial Aid

Scholarships Grants Loans Work Study

Free Free Borrowed Earned

May be based on:

Academic performanceInvolvement in extracurricular activitiesLeadership

May be basedon financialneed or othereligibility criteria

Based on financial needMust be repaid!Federal loans for education have the lowest interest rates.

Federal programthat provides funds to students through jobsarranged by the college

Students work 10-20 hourseach week.

HOPE Scholarship

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Requirement: 3.0 GPA as calculated by the GA StudentFinance Commission

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The following scale isused to convert numericGrades to a 4.0 scale: 4.0 = 90 or greater 3.0 = 80 – 89 2.0 = 74 – 79 1.0 = 70 - 73 0.0 = 69 or less

Only academic courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language included

All middle school grades removed

All AP courses awarded an extra 0.5 quality point after GPA conversion (10 points removed from grade)

Final HOPE GPA NOT rounded up

HOPE GPA calculated by the GA Student Finance Commission after the student graduates from high school

HOPE Scholarship

GA Public Institutions Pays a percentage amount of standard tuition charges (will change yearly) Posted on GA College 411 No book or fee allowances

GA Private Institutions Pays percentage amount of the HOPE award Tuition Equalization Grant No book or fee allowances

No payment for remedial or developmental courses

If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, he/she may regain the scholarship only one time.

Applying for HOPE FAFSA and/ or GSFAPPS Individual colleges/universities may require institutional forms Available through www.GAcollege411.org • Missing and incorrect Social Security numbers and nicknames

will delay HOPE funds.• Males must register with the Selective Service no later than 30

days before their 18th birthday. HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met. Log on to www.sss.gov

Zell Miller ScholarshipRequirements

Meet all HOPE eligibility requirements

3.7 or greater HOPE GPA

1200+ CR/M score on a single SAT administration or an ACT composite score

of 26+

Payment Guidelines

GA Public Colleges and Universities: 100% tuition paid

GA Private Colleges and Universities

If a student falls below a 3.3 GPA in college, he/she may regain the scholarship only one time.

HOPE Grant Available to students seeking a certificate or diploma at a technical college

No GPA requirement upon entrance to program, but a 2.0 GPA on eligible coursework must be maintained in college.

Students who fall below a 2.0 GPA while in college may regain the grant one time.

Pays a percentage amount of standard tuition charges and is subject to change yearly

INFORMATION ON ALL HOPE PROGRAMS MAY BE FOUND AT: WWW.GACOLLEGE411.ORG

Applying for Financial Aid

To apply for federal student aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) atwww.fafsa.ed.gov or www.studentaid.ed.gov.

Apply on or after January 1, 2016 but as early as possible to meet all deadlines.

Students and parents will need to apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.

FAFSA is required by many colleges to receive differentforms of institutional assistance, and it can also serve as the HOPE/Zell Miller application at GA Public Colleges.

College and Career CenterCollege and Career Specialist:

Ms. Sondra Lake

• Located past the counseling suite• Available to students and parents/guardians• 14 computers• College, career, military and work resources• Scholarships• College/military visits• GACollege411• SAT/ACT Waivers• Work Permit

Make an appointment with Ms. Lake in the counseling suite!

Financial Aid Night

Grayson High School/Archer High School Parents/Students

Thursday, November 19, 20156:30 pm

PROBE College FairBrookwood High School

Monday, October 5th, 20156:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Over 90 Colleges will be in attendance!Go to www.gotocollegefairs.com to

register.

2015-2016College Visit Schedule

All visits will meet in the Commons unless otherwise noted.

Most visits will take place during 5th period (lunch).

A great way to meet the Admissions Representatives for schools you are interested in applying to…in most cases, the same reps who will be reading your admission applications.

A great way to have questions answered, get material on the school and meet fellow classmates who are interested in attending schools you are interested in as well.

• Register at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

• Send transcript to NCAA Eligibility Center

• Take ACT/SAT and use code “9999” for scores sent to NCAA.

• Send final transcript with proof of graduation.

• For questions, please ask Judy Ride or Brian DeBerry in the Athletic Department

DOOR PRIZE!!!!Please look under your chair for a

sticky note. If you have one, please collect your prize!

THANK YOU CLASS OF 2016!

QUESTIONS?