WELCOME TO BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL!

English Learner Parent WorkshopPresenters: Kristen Fowler --- ESOL Assistant PrincipalErnest Cantrell --- ESOL Lead TeacherCary Kennedy --- ESOL Counselor

Interpreters: (Spanish) Joseph Ruiz --- ESOL Curriculum & Instruction(Vietnamese) Hien Kamau – International Newcomers Center(Korean) Eunsook Lee -- International Newcomers Center

AGENDA

1. General Information

2. High School Success

3. Graduation Requirements/Post Secondary Options

4. Questions & Answers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Principal: Mr. Bo Ford

Assistant Principals: Mr. Archie Berry, Dr. Kim Hamman, Mrs.

Kristen Fowler, Mrs. Lisa Harrison, Mr. Mark Kimbro, Mrs. Malinda

Martin, Ms. Kim Nichols, Dr. Russell Nicometi, Mrs. Jodi

Robinson, Ms. Demetria Williams

COUNSELORS9th Grade:

A-L Dr. Joyce Ricks

M-Z Ms. Cary Kennedy---ESOL Counselor

(Cary_Kennedy@gwinnett.k12.ga.us / 678-344-6300

10th-12th Grade:

A-Dh Ms. Stephanie Medlin

Di-I Dr. Boone Benton

J-M Dr. Varieta Benjamin

N-S Dr. Stacy Dehnke

T-Z Mrs. Kelly Byrd

School Information: Syllabus—Each teacher will provide one. It contains information on grading, make up work, and teacher office hours.

My eClass--- All students have access to this program. It contains all class postings, homework, and student grades.

(https://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/gcpslogin)

Attendance ---Students are encouraged to come to school on all school days. If your student misses school, please send a note with them explaining the absence on the next day. (Please sign the note)

Discipline --- Minor infractions would be a Teacher Detention of 30-minutes to 60 minutes after school. Any further discipline issues would be referred to an Assistant Principal.

HOW TO STAY INVOLVED Parent Portal - Registering a New Account:

1. Complete the Parent Portal form at school2. Once you receive an email with a “token” (a series of

numbers and letters-see below) follow directions to complete your registration.

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HOW TO STUDY IN HIGH SCHOOL• Use the school agenda book to keep track of assignments and tests.

• Each day students should review material learned in class.

• If confused, the student should talk with their teacher after class and make an

appointment. (Teachers have different office hours—morning/afternoon/guided

study)

• Use flash cards to memorize terms.

• Use Google Translate to help understand material. Khan Academy has tutorials in

Spanish.

As a parent?

• Each teacher has can teach study skills specific to their subject.

• Parents can check Syllabus and also eClass.

• If a student continues to struggle they should discuss with Mr. Cantrell.

DRIVERS’ EDUCATION

http://www.brookwooddriversed.com/index.htm

Media Center

Opens daily at 6:30 a.m.Open until 3:00 P.M. except Fridays closes at 2:30

P.M.Certified assistance35 computer workstations and 32 laptops2 scanners; photocopier; color and B&W printers12,250 booksWebsite: bhsmediacenter.weebly.com

Graduation Requirements HS Graduation - Credit Requirements * 4 units of Language Arts * 4 units of Math * 4 units of Science * 3 units of Social Studies * 1 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health * 3 elective units, any combination: Fine Arts, Tech Education

and/or Foreign Language (Foreign Language required for most college admission)

* 4 units of Electives (any combination) Gwinnett County Testing requirement

Science and Social Studies Gateway Test

Total of 23* Units/Hours

—Each class is a ½ Unit/Credit

*Some ESOL students will earn far more than 23 credits; graduation requirements vary from location to location.See Ms. Kennedy if you have any questions.

Four

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n Four Year Plan—Each freshman will complete a version of a

four year plan.

Grade Point Average

Numeric Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)Percent of all final semester averages.

A= 90-100%B= 80-89%C= 74-79%D= 70-73%F= 69% and below

GPA on a 4.0 scaleA= 4 pointsB= 3 pointsC= 2 pointsD= 1 pointF= 0 points

Colleges look at GPA & SAT Scores for Admittance.

Grayson Tech

Career Pathways Grayson HS of Technology Programs * Biotechnology * Commercial Photography * Computer Network Systems and Support * Culinary Arts * Digital Media and Web Design * Environmental Sciences * Law Enforcement * Music Recording * Music Technology * Television Broadcast * Veterinarian Technology * Advanced Engineering * Sports Medicine Students must have earned at least 11 units of credit to attend Grayson

HS and will need to provide your own transportation.

Maxwell Maxwell HS of Technology Programs * Aircraft Flight Operations * Auto Collision Repair * Automotive Services * Construction * Cosmetology/Barbering * Culinary Arts * Early Childhood Education * Electronics/Robotics * Engineering, Drawing & Technology * Graphic Communications and Design * Healthcare Sciences-Nursing Career * Interior Design * Emergency Services, Medical Services * Law and Justice * Welding Students must have earned at least 11 Units of Credit to attend Maxwell HS and

transportation is provided.

College Credit Now

Move On When Ready (formerly called Dual Enrollment) An opportunity for students to receive high school and college credit

simultaneously, you earn 1 unit per semester in MOWR Students can take core classes and technical programs All Tuition, Fees, and Books are paid for by the DOE and there in no residency

requirement Dual Enrollment meeting is February 22 at 7PM in the Media Center Student and parent must attend together

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses You can test in the Spring and earn College Credit Your classroom teacher in that subject will sign you up during the registration

process Most AP classes have summer reading activities Ten Points will be added to your final grade

Post-Secondary Options

4 year College/University: Public or Private 2 year College: Public or Private Technical College Military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard; Marines, Navy Service Academies Work: Full time job; Apprenticeships; Specialized Training Many ESOL students choose to attend Georgia Gwinnett College, (GGC)

because this school accepts the COMPASS Placement test. This test is more accommodating than the SAT and ACT. GGC accepts lower GPA’s than other colleges.

WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR? C- Core classes R- Rank in class I- Interests T- Tests E- Essays R- Recommendations I- Interviews A- Academic GPA

*Do your research and make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS &HIGH SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

Students who are active in High School Organizations, especially in

positions of leadership, will look better to college recruiters. Visit:

http://www.brookwoodhighschool.net/StudentActivities.aspx

for a listing of all BHS clubs.

Consider having your student join The International Club, which is a

great way for students to meet and make friends with other

international students. The club offers tutoring, movies, parades,

monthly meetings, and fundraising! Meeting dates are advertised on

school announcements and are posted on the BHS web site.

WHAT COLLEGES CONSIDER

Adapted from collegeboard.com

PRIMARY FACTORS

QUALITY/RIGOR OF ACADEMIC CLASSES

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE/GRADES

Additional Factors

Extracurricular Activities

Essay(s)

Letters of Recommendation

Demonstrated Interest

High School Academic RecordYour high school academic record is one of the most important factors in college admission.

Colleges will look at a few aspects:

Course selection- Challenge yourself with a rigorous course load and high-level classes, including AP or Honors courses

Grades-Every year counts, starting with freshman year

GPA trends-Keep improving through every grade

(core GPA)

Class rank-Students are ranked by their numeric GPA in Gwinnett County

COLLEGE CONSIDERATION

Timeline Admission Requirements Cost: Tuition, Room & Board, Personal Spending Size: Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size Location: Setting, Distance from Home, Urban, Rural Academics: Majors, Programs & Services Campus life —athletics, activities, housing Graduation and retention rates Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Georgia 411 (https://www.gacollege411.org) Soon to be called GA Futures

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Career Cruising

Careercruising.comCareer Interest InventoryCollege SearchResume Builder

Creating a List of Colleges1 or 2 safety colleges:

Colleges to which they will almost certainly be admitted

Some “matches”: Colleges where their GPA, test scores, and other

features look very similar to those of recent entering classes

A reach (or 2): Colleges where they meet the criteria for admission

but may not have the stellar qualifications of most first-year students

Admission StatisticsUniversity Average GPA Average

SATAverageACT

Average # of AP

Other factors

UGA 3.81-4.06 1810-2060 27-31 4-8 Rigor very important

GA Tech 3.8 2060-2250 30-33 7-12 Rigor very important

KSU 3.2 1580 22

GSU 3.4 1580 23

GGC 2.0 minimum 480 CR minimum460 M minimum

21 English minimum19 Math minimum

Will take the Compass

The Common Application Accepted by more than 500 colleges and universities

Provides a common, standardized first-year application form for use at any member institution

Students fill out one application and select schools they want to receive it

Counselors/Teachers upload one recommendation/school report for colleges to review

Examples of schools that use Common App: Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Emory,

Vanderbilt, Oglethorpe, Mercer, Yale, Harvard

Letters of RecommendationAsk teachers who have taught you in 11th or 12th grade core academic subjects who can speak to your ability.

Provide your counselor or teacher with Student and Parent Brag Sheets (pick up form in the counseling office or online).

Be sure to give your counselors/teachers at least 2 weeks notice.

Only send letters if they are required.

Adapted from collegeboard.com

FINANCIAL AID FAFSA Worksheet

–* Federal Loans and Grants–* FAFSA window opens January of each year–* Must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to apply

Zell/HOPE Scholarship (GAcollege411.org)–* Have SSN on file at local school–*Complete FAFSA

Merit or need-based Scholarships

College & University Scholarships

Senior Bulletin

Private Student Loans

HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships

HOPE3.O GPA in core classes and

core electivesCovers around 80% of tuition

based on the lottery revenues

Zell Miller3.7 in core classes and core

electives and1200 combined Math and

Critical Reading on the SAT or26 Composite on the ACTCovers 100% of tuition

HOPE Grant

Pays for Certificate or Diploma Programs at Technical Schools

No Minimum High School GPA

Must Maintain a 2.0 GPA in the Program of Study

Common Exams for College

ACT

SAT

SAT II: Required by some colleges and majors

COMPASS: College placement exam

ASVAB: Military entrance exam

AP Exams: Optional; could potentially earn college credit

SAT/ACT

Taken for the first time in the Spring of Junior Year.Typically taken 2-3 times.Fee waivers pay for two administrations of each test.Check admissions requirements at your college prior to registering for any test.

Adapted from collegeboard.com

TEST DATES 2015/2016

October 24December 12

February 6April 9

June 11

www.actstudent.org

SAT

October 3November 7December 5

January 23*March 5

*May 7*June 4

*redesigned SATwww.collegeboard.com

SATSeniors, if taking SAT again or for the first time, the time

is now! College board recommends that seniors take the current SAT.

The SAT has undergone a complete redesign, and the new format is quite different from the current SAT or PSAT.

January 23rd is the last chance to take the current SAT.

SAT Changes

Thank you for coming!YOUR support is crucial to your child’s success!

QUESTIONS?