Guide to Successful Senior Year
Class of 2019-Senior Parent NightAugust 28, 2018
Senior Year =BUSY, BUSY!! Clubs, Sports, Volunteer, Job Senior Project Keeping GPA up-HOPE? SAT/ACT Post-secondary applications
(college, 2 year, military) Scholarship essays,
recommendation letters, financial aid
AP Exams
TIME MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL!!
Senior Portraits Cady and Cady will be at Hillgrove on
September 4th. Visit www.cadystudios.comfor information
You need to have a formal and a casual portrait taken during your session
Cady and Cady requires a small sitting fee. Please see Mr. Thomas if you have issues
Senior Portraits To be included in the yearbook, you must
be photographed by Cady and Cady Once you receive proofs, select the formal
and casual pose (Return portfolio) If you don’t choose a pose, a computer will
choose the photograph Even if you don’t purchase portraits, please
arrange to be photographed
Senior Portraits Important Dates September 8th - Last day to be
photographed October 1st - Last day to select pose September 4th- Cady and Cady at Hillgrove For Reminders: text 81010 with message:
@hillsnrs19
Yearbooks 2019 Yearbooks are $80 and will increase
to $90 this fall. All yearbooks will be ordered through the
school or www.yearbookordercenter.com . Don’t wait! Order and pay for your book
ASAP “Order Yearbook” tab on HHS web site
Yearbook Ads Baby pictures- $5; Due TBA (Information to
come) Senior Recognition Ads- Collect pictures
you would like to place in the yearbook Price range $90-$385
Deadline October 29th
Capstone: Mrs. Ellwood Guided by Senior Literature Teachers A unique culminating project to showcase and
demonstrate many skills learned throughout the student’s educational career: Research Time management Problem solving Organization Public Speaking
Two key parts: Research Paper (10%) & Presentation (10%)
Presentations: November 15th and April 18th
Senior Project-Judging
If you would like to be a judge on presentation night, email Kelly Colvin at [email protected]
Senior Class Info Student Activity Fee:
$100 for Seniors (paid in the athletic office by cafeteria and on Mondays during all lunches)
Includes sports pass and senior events Does not include Prom (those tickets are
purchased separately in the Spring) Dues must be paid before prom in order to
purchase a ticket to prom.
Senior Class Info-Tucker/Spruill Who’s Who – March 27 in the AM
Recognizes the top 10% of the senior class based on G.P.A, participation in extracurriculars, and student vote
Prom – April 13th, Saturday at Opera 7-11 PM Info about tickets and purchasing will come out in
February. Dues must be paid before prom in order to
purchase a ticket to prom.
Senior Class TEXT Notifications
It’s easy to set up! Send a text message:@tibbetts19 @yourcouTo: 81010 To: 81010Reminders/updates OpportunitiesSr. Activities ScholarshipsGraduation College Events
Senior Seminar: Aug. 20 - 24In your students’ packet: Graduation Status Report Unofficial Transcript College App Procedures (online) Internet Resources (online) High School Resume (turn in to Counseling Office) Senior Year Timeline (online) Scholarship Resources (online) Career Cruising Log-in College Visits handout HOPE GPA (online)
My resume….. Do you participate in extracurricular activities?
Athletics? Do you have leadership experience? Have you volunteered? Do you have a job? How do you positively contribute to Hillgrove? What is unique about you?
THESE ARE QUESTIONS COLLEGES ASK!
College InformationSeniors should be researching NOW! Visit college campuses Attend college information meetings at
HHS Internet-request/research college info Apply to College Day – Nov. 14th
College & Career Center Sessions
Seniors can request additional help with scholarships and applications during Hawk Hour.
Hillgrove Counseling BlogAccess from Hillgrove Home Page
www.cobblearning.net/hillgrovecounselors/
College Information All Scholarships Testing Information Summer Opportunities Grade Level Specific Info Upcoming Events Web Resources
College InformationPrepare a list of colleges planning to apply to: 3-5 One or two “safety” colleges: Colleges to which they will
almost certainly be admitted Some probables: Colleges where their GPA, test scores,
and other features look similar to recent entering classes
A “reach” (or two): Colleges where they meet the criteria for admission, but may not have the same qualifications of most first year students.
Excerpted from College Counseling Sourcebook 4th Edition. Copyright 2007 The College Board. Reproduced with Permission, Next Step Magazine.
College Applications View Hillgrove Counseling Department
College Application Procedures
Read the procedures thoroughly Teacher recommendations Counselor recommendations Essays
Transcript Requests Colleges will require an OFFICIAL transcript. Students request an official copy by completing
their Transcript Request Card with our front clerk in the Counseling Office.
Cost is $2.00 per transcript Transcript will be sent within 24 hours. Exceptions: Common App, Coalition, SEND
EDU, UGA portal – these are sent by counselors for free
Transcript Requests Counseling office cannot include SAT/ACT
scores along with the transcript (not considered official). Students should request their scores be sent directly from the testing agency.
SAT – www.collegeboard.org ACT – www.actstudent.org
Teacher Recommendations Get to know your teachers! The more they
know about you, the more personal the recommendation!
Give teachers 2-3 weeks notice to write letters of recommendation
Send teachers a link to access – they submit the letter electronically
Sometimes sent by mail directly to college
Counselor Recommendations Counselors need as much information as possible
when preparing your recommendation. Students completed a High School Resume during Senior Seminar.
2-3 weeks notice for Counselor forms/letters Some colleges have their own form for counselors
to fill out; check individual college websites to download the necessary forms.
GPA: What’s the difference? Overall Weighted GPA: All grades count. Bonus
QP are included (Honors, AP). Used to determine class rank. Listed on transcript.
Overall Unweighted GPA: All grades count. NO bonus QP are included. Also listed on transcript.
Academic (core) GPA: Only courses from Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language count.
How Colleges view GPA:
Some colleges use a bonus quality point system (for honors and AP) and some do not.
Most colleges RECALCULATE an academic GPA using only the core classes (think: HOPE GPA)
Am I HOPE Eligible?AWARD TYPE Requirement
HOPE Scholarship3.0 Unweighted GPA of ALL core courses attempted (AP/DE classes .5 weighted, no honors weight)
Zell Miller Scholarship
3.7 Unweighted GPA of ALL core courses1200 CR+M on SAT or 26 composite ACT
***All grades, including failing grades, earned in core academic courses in high school will be used when calculating GPA.***
HOPE ScholarshipRegular HOPE 3.0 Core GPA, as calculated by GSFC HOPE Scholarship will pay a
PERCENTAGE of the tuition charges (see gafutures.org for chart, listed by college)
4 rigorous courses required (Chemistry, Physics, Alg II, 2nd FL count)
HOPE Scholarship: Zell Miller Scholar Program 3.7 CORE GPA as calculated by GSFC
AND 1200 COMBINED (CR & M) on SAT or 26
on ACT Zell Miller Scholar Program will pay 100%
student tuition charges
Is your student HOPE Eligible?You can check NOW to see your current HOPE
GPA Progress Report on www.gafutures.org
Log into your gafutures account (or create one) Select “My HOPE GPA”
PRELIMINARY HOPE ELIGIBILITY LETTERS GO OUT IN FEBRUARY OF SENIOR YEAR!
Final HOPE is calculated after graduation (first week of June)
HOPE Scholarship-How to Apply FAFSA -This form is used by ALL colleges to determine eligibility
for need-based financial aid, as well as apply for HOPE scholarship and HOPE grant.Can complete FAFSA after October 1st of senior year (based on the “prior, prior” tax year)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
OR
GSFAPPS Application- Electronic HOPE application may be used if your college accepts it.
http://www.gafutures.org
Planning to play college sports? Students planning to participate
in athletics must register with NCAA Clearinghouse
Complete the registration online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Request transcript through the Counseling office
Scholarships/Financial AidSources of information:
Scholarship Bulletin on Counseling blog Scholarship books in Career Center Internet Local community, parents’ companies Teacher nomination for local scholarships!!
Paying for College Night
October 4, 2018 at 6:30PM Hosted by Georgia Student Finance
Commission - in Hillgrove theater FAFSA / Student Loans Updated HOPE Scholarship information Other Scholarships or Grants
2018 SAT/ACT Fall Test Dates SAT
October 6, 2018November 3, 2018December 1, 2018
www.collegeboard.org
ACT
September 8, 2018October 27, 2018December 8, 2018
www.actstudent.org
College Night September 11, 2018 7:00-8:30 p.m. Hillgrove Theatre and Cafeteria 14 Colleges represented Information posted on the HHS Counseling
Blog
Hillgrove School CounselorsA-Ci Ms. Peggy HurstCl-Gr Dr. Mirna WynnGu-K Ms. Elizabeth HawesL-Op Ms. Heather BoyleOr-So Ms. Myesha DavisSp-Z Ms. Jacqueline Medley