JUNIOR

Kell High School

Counseling Department

ADVISEMENT

Kell School Counselors

Students with last names:A-G Viola Lussier H-O Lauren Holland, Department ChairP-Z Valerie BullockRTI Ann PritchardClerk Maureen Drago

Graduation RequirementsRequirements Credits (23 total required)

Language Arts 4 credits- must include 1 unit of 9th Lit & 1 unit of American Lit

Math 4 credits – CCGPS Coordinate Algebra, CCGPS Analytic Geometry, CCGPS Advanced Algebra, 4th Math

Science 4 credits- Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science, Physics, 4th Science

Social Studies 3 credits- World History, US History, Economics/Government

Health & Personal Fitness 1 credit (.5 credit each)

World Languages and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE

3 At least from these categories

Electives 4 (any)

Students planning to enter or transfer into a four-year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same World

Language

So you want to be a senior?

How many credits are required to be in 12th grade? 16 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2014-

15 school year for you to be in the 12th grade.

Must include 3 credits of English, 3 credits of Math, 3 credits of Science

If a student does not meet these requirements and does not make them up over the summer, the student remains in an 11th grade homeroom and their yearbook picture will be in the 11th grade section.

Georgia High School Graduation Tests

All Students must pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.

End of Course Tests (EOCTs) count 20% of your grade for part B of that class but are not a graduation requirement

Options after High School

WorkTrade schoolApprentice programsMilitaryTechnical collegesTwo-year collegesFour-year colleges

Trades and ApprenticeshipsOccupations such as skilled construction

work are considered trades or crafts.

The completion of an apprenticeship is generally associated with skilled labor. Training lasts 1 - 4 years and provides on-the-job training. These kinds of programs can lead to well paying jobs.

Apprenticeships Electrician Plumbing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Manufacturing Maintenance Technology Certified Cook Tourism Firefighter Automotive Services Health Unit Coordinator Agriculture Business Youth Apprenticeship Finance and Banking Apprenticeship

What are Technical Colleges looking for?

High School Diploma or GED

Take the SAT, ACT, or COMPASS Test Will be used for course placement only

The HOPE Grant can be used for trade focused certificate and diploma programs - No GPA requirement

What are Two-year Colleges looking for?

High School Diploma

At least a 2.0 GPA in core/academic coursework

Complete 4 Math units through Advanced Algebra

Many two year colleges will accept students without Foreign Language from high school, but to transfer to a 4 year college will need to take 1-2 classes in the 2 year college.

SAT/ACT may or may not be required. If you don’t have the SAT or ACT, you can take the COMPASS placement test at the 2 year college for placement.

What are Four-year Colleges looking for? 4 math units, including a course beyond Advanced

Algebra such as Pre-Calculus or Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, though more selective colleges will be looking for higher math (UGA, Georgia Tech)

At least two years of the same Foreign Language GPA Requirements- See individual school SAT / ACT Minimums- See individual school California, South Carolina, Louisiana , Ole Miss and

Tennessee schools – one unit Fine Arts

What are selective four-year colleges looking for?

Stronger GPA (average 3.8 for UGA & Tech) and test scores (average CR + M = 1270 for UGA, 1300 for Tech)

Rigor of courses taken (average 5-6 AP, mostly honors)At least two or more years of same Foreign Language

Math through at least Pre-Calculus or Accelerated Math III

How did you get involved in your community?Did you get involved in high school, and did you

demonstrate leadership in any of these activities? Essays to show writing skill & character of applicantLetters of Recommendations from counselor & teachers

Kell Transcript & GPAs

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College GPA calculations Student should contact the college to find how it

calculates GPA for their admissions

Most colleges only consider academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)

Some colleges may give more or less additional quality points than Kell for Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment college courses

For example, UGA & Georgia Tech weight only AP classes with a .5; other GA colleges usually don’t weight at all; Alabama colleges take GPA as transcript reports; South Carolina weights honors & AP the same

Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizenresident of Georgia one year prior

HOPE Scholarship Qualifications: 3.0 High School CORE GPA Covers partial tuition for GA colleges To keep, student must maintain a 3.0 in college Can regain 1 time only

Zell Miller Scholarship Qualifications: 3.7 high school CORE GPA Covers full-tuition for GA public colleges SAT CR + M = 1200 or ACT 26 Composite on one test

sitting To keep full scholarship, student must maintain a 3.3

in college. Drop to regular HOPE as long as 3.0 is maintained Can regain 1 time only

HOPE GPA

It IS NOT listed on your transcript

It is based on all your CORE course grades only Honors coursework is NOT weightedAP courses receive .5 extra quality points up to 4.0Middle school credit is not included

You will get your tentative HOPE GPA in March

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HOPE Rigor Requirements

Students who graduate from an eligible high school in Spring 2015 must pass two courses from the following types of courses: Advanced Math Advanced Science Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects International Baccalaureate (IB) in core subjects Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia (USG) Institution Advanced Foreign Language

For a full listing of the courses that qualify, please visit: http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_List.pdf

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Steps you can take now Take the SAT & ACT

Create a list of 5 colleges and research

Get involved in a positive club/activity or part-time job you enjoy

Start a resume Include academic info., honors & awards, Extracurricular/volunteer activities, work/volunteer

experience

Visit colleges during breaks and summer

Research Cost of Attendance and Scholarships

Standardized Testing

The SAT• 3 Sections

- Math (70 minutes)

- Critical Reading (70 minutes)

- Writing (60 minutes)• Multiple choice, short-answer, & essay• 2400 possible points• Points deducted for incorrect answers• Sign up at collegeboard.com

Standardized Testing

The ACT• 5 Sections

– Math (60 minutes)– English (45 minutes)– Reading (35 minutes)– Science (35 minutes)– Writing (30 minutes)

• Multiple choice• No penalty for guessing• Score ranges up to 36• Sign up at ACTstudent.org

Standardized Testing

Fee Waivers- If your student is on free or

reduced lunch, he or she is eligible to receive 2 free SAT and 2 free ACT waivers per school year.

- Once your student tests on a SAT waiver, he or she is also able to receive 4 free college application waivers.

  SAT ACTVocabulary Greater emphasis  

Abstract Thinking Greater emphasis  

Math ContentGeometry; Algebra;

Adv Algebra Geometry; Algebra & Adv Alg; Trigonometry

Math StyleMore tricks - unique

language

Straightforward; Simple; More

academic

Reading Comprehension

Abstract & analogous thinking;

Interpretation; Vocabulary

Straightforward; More content based; What

did I read?; What happened?

Grammar Only in essay More focus on grammar

Science N/A Graph & table analysis

Speed   Greater emphasis

Mental Endurance Greater emphasis  

College Search

GACollege 411Big Future (College Board)Career Cruising

Get Involved in your community! Studies show students who are involved in

their community have better grades

Volunteer & community service Join a club Youth groups Summer/part-time jobs or internships Fine arts and athletic activities

A few activities that you passionately pursue are preferred over several for which you are

just a casual member.

Building a Resume

Look online for samples

The Counseling office has Student Profile Forms

Campus Visits

Every college campus is sunny and beautiful online. Visiting the actual campus gives you a better feel for what it really looks and feels like!

How to Schedule a Visit

Colleges will list visit times and dates generally under the undergraduate admissions website.

Some colleges have prospective student day on the weekend and offer campus tours during the week.

Cost of Attendance

2013-2014 Estimated Cost of Attendance*UGA: $22,064

*Georgia Tech: $23,384

*KSU: $6,808 (no housing); $15,088 (with housing)

*Georgia Highlands: $1,505.48 (no housing)

Scholarships

College Financial Aid WebsiteKell Counseling Website (

www.cobblearning.net/kellcounseling )Fastweb.comHOPE/Zell MillerFAFSAEmployers- Corporate Scholarships

NCAA Eligibility

You should register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www.NCAAclearinghouse.net) at the end of your junior year.

The registration fee is $60.00.NCAA will ONLY accept online

registration.You will need to send an initial and a final

transcript to NCAA.

“Full Ride Scholarships”

Out of the millions of students enrolled in college, less than 20,000 across the country will receive the golden ticket of full ride scholarships.

The average NCAA scholarship is less than $11,000

Most “full rides” are merit basedHIGH GPA+HIGH SAT/ACT

Congratulations Class of 2015!