Welcome to 9th Grade Parent Night!

HIGH SCHOOL 101AGENDA:

*As A 9th Grader I Wish Video*Welcome

PTOC2-Prep – The new SAT

Presentation

WFHS Counseling DepartmentMichelle Weiberg

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Jennifer CiaccioCr-Gr

Allison LejaGu-Ma

Erica WatersMc-R

Allison Rinehart

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Registrar : Claire Upchurch

Counseling Secretary: MaryMargret Jordan

How do we help?Individual Counseling (Personal, Social)Academic CounselingCollege/Career Support Academic AchievementIntentional GuidanceClassroom GuidanceIF LessonsAssembliesParent Information Programs

How and When to see a CounselorTo see a counselor students should stop by the office to fill out an appointment pass or email us. If we are able to see the student at that moment, we will. WE ARE HERE TO HELP!Reasons to see a counselor:• Struggling academically and need help coming up

with a plan• Questions about college/career planning• Questions about four year plan for graduation• Help with personal issues• Just want to meet your counselor!

PARENTS….we want to partner with you as well and encourage you to make an appointment with us if the need arises!

Graduation Requirements4 English credits (9th Lit and Amer. Lit)4 Math credits4 Science credits

(1)Biology, (2)Physical Sci. or Physics, (3) Earth/ Chemistry/Environmental

3 Social Studies (W. Hist., US Hist., Gov/Econ)

3 Career/Fine Arts/World Lang.Health/Per. Fit4 Additional Electives

If you are planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university you must take a minimum of 2 credits in the same world language

Career and Academic PathwaysFine Art/Technology Pathway

Culinary ArtsFamily Consumer Science

CosmetologyEngineeringMarketingBusiness

Teaching and LearningComputer Science Technology

Communication TechnologyFine Art

**Academic Pathway

Courses in a selected pathway Enhance the educational experience

Provide skills/insight for future careers/jobs Allows for self exploration

Grading Grading Weights

Semester 1 = 50%75 % Summative25% Formative

Semester 2 = 50%75 % Summative25% Formative

Semester 1/Semester 2 averaged together for final grade.

EOC Classes**(20% of final grade)**

9th Lit/CompBiologyAlgebra I/Accelerated Algebra IPhysical ScienceGeometry / Accelerated GeometryAmerican LiteratureUS HistoryEconomics

Grading Normal Grading Scale: AP Grading Scale:90 -100 A 4.0 90- 100 A 5.080- 89 B 3.0 80 -89 B 4.070- 79 C 2.0 70 – 79 C 3.0Report Card 9 weeksWork Habits: 1: Does Not Meet, 2: Meets, 3: Exceeds

ResponsibilityParticipationAssignment CompletionInterpersonal Skills

Credits/Promotion How many credits are required to be in the 10th grade?

5 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2016/2017 school year for you to be in the 10th grade.

How many credits are required to be in the 11th grade? 11 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2017/2018 school year for you to be in the 11th grade.

How many credits are required to be in the 12th grade?17 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2018/2019 school year for you to be in the 12th grade.

What if I fail a class?Failed courses can be made up through:

Summer School (FCS Math Academy and/or Forsyth Academy) $Accredited on-line programs ex. (GAVS, BYU, American School)$APEX Recovery Program at WFHS (not guaranteed as priority given by grade level)

**an F earned in a course will always be averaged into a GPA and will always be posted to the transcript**

Sample Projected Courses 10th GradeENGLISH 10th Lit Comp. or Honor 10th Lit Comp.SCIENCE Env. Science, Earth Science, Chemistry,

Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, OceanographyHISTORY World History, AP World HistoryMATH Geometry, Acc Geo B/Algebra II, Acc Pre Calculus, Math Support (elective)WORLD Spanish II, Spanish III, French II, Latin IILANGUAGE

**Courses in blue count toward HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPBe registered for Selective Service (males only)Meet Georgia residency requirementsHOPE = percentage of total tuition, ZELL = 100% tuition3.0 CORE GPA (HOPE), 3.7 CORE GPA (Zell Miller)CORE GPA includes the following: Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang.For Zell Miller only: SAT score = 1200 CR + M (in one sitting), ACT score = 26 Composite & automatic qualification for High School Val/SalAP quality pts. (only .50 given for AP and Dual Enrollment Courses, nothing above a 4.0)Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPAAll calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and not by WFHS or Forsyth Co. Schools.HOPE GPA is not rounded up, so 2.99 does not qualify.RIGOR Requirement (Class of 2019 / FOUR rigor Courses)

HOPE ScholarshipCovers a percentage % of tuition (based on Lottery Funds)Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending. Students attending Georgia public colleges receive a HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending.

HOPE GrantPays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical CollegesGraduate from a Hope-eligible high schoolNO GPA requirementTechnical College System (based on 12

hours) $2,010 (HOPE) and $2670 (Zell)

HOPE /Private Institutions

HOPE Scholarship (Enrolled Full-Time)

$3,936 per year award

ZELL MILLER (Enrolled Full-Time)

$4,348 per year award

More Information on HOPE

View your HOPE average and Rigor Requirements

(summer of 10th grade)

Go to www.gacollege411.org and login to your account. There is a link titled calculate my HOPE

GPA.

For Additional Information on HOPE

Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org

NCAA Initial-Eligibility ClearinghouseIf you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse

Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA

website www.eligibilitycenter.org When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to

NCAA

Students and parents are responsible for determining NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools

Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed to determine eligibility

Move On When Ready-High School Students may earn high school course credit while taking college courses.-Benefits include introducing student to college work earlier, earning college credit while in high school and opportunity to take classes not offered at high school.-Any grade level can participate as long as student applies and meets the college admission requirements-Classes can be taken part time or full time on the college campus

Move On When Ready-Goal is to increase college access and completion and prepare student to enter workforce -Funding covers tuition, fees and required textbooks: Program will pay a maximum of 15 hours per semester.  The courses do not count against HOPE-Eligible students may choose to pursue their high school diploma by completing required courses as listed on the GADOE High School Required Course List

Parental InvolvementMaking certain they have a conducive study environment ITS Learning Student/Parent Portal provided insight on progress, homework completion, grades, summative/formativePromote attending weekly help sessionsEncourage to ask questions in classContinue to ask questions about your student’s day and stay connected.......

Study SkillsRe-write or type class notes (simplify material)Make Note Cards/Flash Cards (terms, vocab, formulas, dates, places, events etc.)Read notes into tape recorder (auditory)Study buddy to quiz and go over materialFind a place free of distractions to studyRead for understanding (highlighter, notes/flash cards)Use mnemonics/acronyms as a fun tool for understanding

Getting involved and keeping track……

Every student is different……. Getting involved at school will contribute to

academic success. There are over 75 different clubs/organizations.

FIND SOMEWHERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

RESOURCESGACollege411 (www.gacollege411.org)

Big Future(https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org)

Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com)

C2 PSATRecommended for college-bound studentsWednesday, October 14th

No Registration NeededNo Cost Partnered with C2 and we will host a Parent Night in January to interpret results

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