Transcript 9th-and-10th-student-advisement_2016

Cambridge High School
9th and 10th Grade Parent Night
Presented by:
Cambridge High School
Counseling Department
Overview
Welcome & Introductions
Counseling Office Information
Graduation Requirements
Testing Requirements
Calculating GPA
HOPE Scholarship
SAT and ACT
Cambridge Administrators
 Principal: Dr. Edward Spurka
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9th Grade Administrator:
Mrs. Shavanda Toomer
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10th Grade Administrator:
Mrs. Amy Price
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11th Grade Administrator:
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Mr. Darius Maize
12th Grade Administrator:
Mrs. Kim Premoli
Counseling Department
Students are assigned to counselors based on the first letter of their last names:
Counselor
Student Caseload
Kellen Kuglar
A – Dn
Jennifer Sidelinger
Do-Ja
Gwen Danner
Je – Mr
Amey Rishel
Ms- Sta
Samiah Garcia
Ste – Z
Chip Flemmer
Graduation Coach
Nancy Sheridan
Records Coordinator
Denise Theriault
Counseling Secretary
Stephanie Schuette
Social Worker
Cambridge Counseling
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Guidance: Student Advisement (fall); Course Selection Advisement (spring)
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Academic planning: College/Career Planning; Goal Setting; Problem Solving;
Graduation Status Tracking; College Visits; College Applications and
Recommendations.
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Individual and Small Group Counseling: Crisis Intervention as needed; Consultation
and Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administrators; Referrals to Outside
Agencies.
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Other: New Student Enrollments; Withdrawals, Academic Placement & Scheduling;
Standardized Test Coordination & Interpretation; Special Programs (Parent
Information Nights, Scholarship/Financial Aid Night, Honors Night, College Fair.)
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Students – Stop by before school, during lunch or after school. If
counselor is not available, fill out the counselor appointment card.
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Parents –Please email your child’s counselor to set up an appointment.
Graduation Credit Requirements = 23
Subject Area
Credits
Language Arts
4
Mathematics
4
Social Studies
3
Science
4
Health/Personal Fitness
1
W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE
3
Electives
4
Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university must
take a minimum of two units of the same world language.
Sample 4-Year Plan
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
9th Lit/Comp
10th
Lit/Comp
11th
Lit/Comp
World &
Multicultural
Literature
Math
GSE Algebra
GSE
Geometry
GSE Algebra
II
GSE PreCalculus
Science
Biology
Phys Science
Chemistry
Earth
Systems
Social
Studies
Amer Gov
(.5)
World
History
US History
Economics
(.5)
World
Language
Spanish 2 H
Spanish 3 H
Spanish 4 H
AP Spanish
Elective
Band
Band
Band
Band
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General Health is often paired with American Gov. in 9th grade.
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Personal Fitness is also required and can be taken at the student's leisure anytime during
the four years. Waivers are available for students participating in one season of a varsity
sport or two seasons of a junior varsity sport.
Earning Credits
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Each semester students earn .5 credit for a final grade of 70% or
higher
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Example:
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Semester 1 of Biology=.5 credit
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Semester 2 of Biology= .5 credit
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Total earned at the conclusion of the year= 1.0 credit
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Semester-long classes, such as American Government are
worth .5 credit total
Semester grades are NOT averaged
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If a student fails a semester of any class, the failing grade will
appear on the transcript even after the credit is made up.
Promotion Policy
5
credits= 10th grade promotion
 11
credits= 11th grade promotion
 17
credits= 12th grade promotion
 23
credits= GRADUATION!
No Pass, No Play
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To participate in sports, students must pass AT LEAST 5
classes from the previous semester.
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Must be on track to graduate (Not retained in a lower
grade).
Recovery Policy
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In schedule
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Credit Recovery through study hall and PAWS
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Fulton Virtual School (FVS)
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GA Virtual School (GAVS)
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Summer School
*Please be aware that the NCAA may not approve courses taken through a
non-traditional format such as online, distance learning, correspondence,
credit recovery, test-out, etc.
Academic Success and Support
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Encourage students to advocate for themselves.
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Check Home Access Center.
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Communicate with students’ teachers.
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Encourage your student to attend help sessions with their
teachers.
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Sign-up for PAWS classes in areas of need.
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Peer tutoring – Math tutoring available Wednesday mornings
from 7:30a.m. in room 1138.
Advanced Placement - AP
 Program of college-level courses
 Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and
universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over
90% of 4-year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or
advanced placement for qualifying scores
 Required to take the AP exam in May
Move on When
Ready
Move On
When Ready (MOWR)
• MOWR is Georgia’s dual enrollment program that allows high school
students (9th-12th grade) to earn college credit while working on
their high school diploma.
• MOWR is offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters
• Deadline for notification of participation: March 31, 2017
• Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for
these expenses
• All high school End of Course Tests must be satisfied
• The MOWR program covers tuition, mandatory fees and required
textbooks
How Do Honor Points Work?
An additional 7 points is added on to the final grade for any
honors, AP, or dual enrollment course.
A passing grade of at least 70 must be earned in order to receive
the 7 points.
Class Name
Class Grade Honors Points
Transcript
Grade
10th Lit H
90
7
97
Phys. Science H
68
0
68
Georgia’s HOPE Program
HOPE – Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally – is
Georgia’s unique scholarships and grant program that
rewards students with financial assistance in degree,
diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia
public and private colleges and universities, and public
technical colleges
Georgia HOPE Program – Scholarships and Grants
HOPE Grant – Partial Tuition Covered
HOPE Scholarship- Partial Tuition Covered
Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia
Graduate with a unweighted “B” (3.0) average in HOPE eligible courses
Minimum of 4 rigorous classes
Be a graduate of an eligible high school
Be registered with Selective Service (males)
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Available to students seeking a Technical Certification or
Diploma regardless of high school grade point average or
graduation date.
Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not
required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA,
however, they are required to have a postsecondary
cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to
maintain eligibility.
Zell Miller Scholarship – Full Tuition Covered
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Graduate valedictorian or salutatorian OR
Earn a 3.7 GPA in HOPE eligible courses AND earn a 1200 combined
score of reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or a 26
composite score on a single administration of the ACT by your
graduation date
Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia
Minimum of 4 rigorous classes
Be a graduate of an eligible high school
Be registered with Selective Service (males)
Zell Miller Grant – Full Tuition covered
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Available to students seeking a Technical Certification or
Diploma regardless of high school grade point average or
graduation date.
Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not
required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA,
however, they are required to have a postsecondary
cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to
maintain eligibility.
Classes That Count For HOPE Rigor
English/ELA
AP Language/Composition
AP Literature/Composition
Mathematics
Advanced Algebra/Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Mathematical Decision Making
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus (GA Tech)
Social Studies
AP Psychology
AP Government/Politics: United States
AP Government/Politics: Comparative
Science
AP Computer Science
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics
World Language
French II,III,IV,V
AP French/Language
Spanish II,III,IV,V,VI
AP Spanish/Language
AP Spanish/Literature
Latin II
Latin III
AP Latin: Vergil
American Sign Language II, III
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP Human Geography
AP World History
AP United States History
AP European History
*Only Dual Enrollment courses taken in core areas
fulfill the HOPE rigor requirement
HOPE GPA Calculation
A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale
Core Courses
English
Math
Science
Social Science
World Language
CTAE (specific courses)
Conversion
A
90 to 100
4.0 Points
B
80 to 89
3.0 Points
C
70 to 79
2.0 Points
F
0 to 69
0 Points
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP & College courses
only, not to exceed 4.0
Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
Monitor your student’s HOPE GPA at www.gafutures.org
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
College Entrance Exams
SAT
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, evidence-based
reading and writing and language, optional essay.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science, history,
and mathematics.
ACT
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math, reading,
natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
www.collegeboard.org
ACT
www.act.org
High School Code 112-129
It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice during junior
year and once at the beginning of their senior year
State Testing
Georgia Milestones:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
9th Literature
Algebra
Biology
US History
10th Literature
Geometry
Phys. Science
Economics
Milestone scores count for 20% of student’s final grade.
PSAT
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The PSAT assesses reading, math, and writing skills; provides excellent
practice for the SAT; and connects students to scholarships and
personalized online tools.
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PSAT is given to all 9th, 10th, 11th grade students.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
College Admissions:
What do colleges look for?
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GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, and World Language)
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Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength
or rigor of courses throughout high school – Show progression
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Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking twice during 11th grade year
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Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
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Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations
and sports can be particularly important to colleges
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College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important
because they demonstrate writing ability and give the college more information about
the student.
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Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor
is needed
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Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities,
work/volunteer experience, etc.
Cumulative Numeric Average vs. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Cumulative Numeric Average
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Fulton County calculates
numeric averages by adding up
all grades in classes and
dividing by the total number of
classes taken. The numeric
average is on a 100 point scale
i.e. 87 out of 100
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High School GPA is calculated
by the postsecondary
institution not the high school
(Fulton County does not
calculate)
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Most colleges use this scale: A
= 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0,
F = 0.0
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Most colleges only consider
academic core courses
(Language Arts, Math, Science,
Social Studies, World
Language)
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Some colleges keep Honors
Points, others will remove
Transcript is Weighted:
Includes Honors Points
All grades included in numeric
calculation – failed grades,
summer grades, middle school
grades, online grades.
College Admissions Data:
Class of 2016 - UGA
Fall Admitted Profile:
UGA Admits
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4
Student 5
Student 6
Student 7
Student 8
Student 9
Student 10
Student 11
Student 12
Student 13
Student 14
Student 15
Student 16
Student 17
Student 18
Student 19
Averages
UGA Deny Decisions
Student 19
Student 20
Student 21
Student 23
Student 25
Student 26
Student 27
Student 28
Student 29
(middle 50 %)
Applied
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early
Early - Deferred
Early - Deferred
Early - Deferred
Early - Deferred
Early - Deferred
Regular
Early - Deferred - Denied
Early - Deferred - Denied
Early - Deferred - Denied
Early - Denied
Regular - Denied
Regular - Denied
Regular - Denied
Regular - Denied
Regular - Denied
# of AP's
4 to 8
# of AP's
9 (1 Dual)
11
8
9 (4 Dual)
9
9
4
9
8 (2 Dual)
4
9 (2 Dual)
10
7 (1 Dual)
3
8 (2 Dual)
2 (2 Dual)
8
8
12 (1 Dual)
8
7
9
6
6 (2 Dual)
6
4
5 (2 Dual)
3
4
Combined SAT Composite ACT
Score
Score
1800-2060
28-32
SAT Score
ACT Score
28
2100
30
2240
2000
31
1770
2110
31
1830
35
2100
1850
29
29
1710
30
28
30
1968
30
30
29
27
25
1830
20
26
1710
GPA
3.8-4.09
GPA
92.5
96.7
94.9
100.2
101.6
99.7
91.3
99.8
98.3
96
96.1
100.3
94
92.2
96.7
89.3
90.8
95.3
89.9
95.6
89.4
94.2
93
86.8
90.8
89.3
91.2
95.9
90
Class Rank
152
63
102
22
10
30
182
27
46
72
71
21
120
164
64
256
201
87
210
253
115
135
315
200
257
193
73
223
College Admissions Data:
Class of 2015 – Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw University
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
Student 4
Student 5
Student 6
Student 7
Student 8
Student 9
Student 10
Student 11
Student 12
Student 13
Student 14
Student 15
Student 16
Student 17
Student 18
Student 19
Student 20
Student 21
Student 22
Student 23
Student 24
Student 25
Student 26
Student 27
Student 28
Student 29
Student 30
Student 31
Student 32
Student 33
Student 34
Student 35
Student 36
# of AP's
0
2
1
0
2
3
3
2
0
6
3
0
4
3
7
4
0
0
3
2
7
0
6
0
2
4
0
2
0
1
0
3
0
5
5
4
Combined SAT
Score
Composite ACT
Score
1810
Cum Numeric
Average
83.4
87.4
81.4
77.7
87.6
86.7
91.0
86.1
76.6
91.7
82.9
82.6
91.7
86.5
96.5
93.2
82.5
78.9
84.5
86.4
89.8
84.1
82.4
84.4
78.4
93.6
81.9
86.3
90.5
86.9
79.5
93.4
86.0
91.9
Class Rank
247
172
271
296
167
188
118
206
305
103
250
255
104
191
36
72
257
290
234
194
140
239
260
235
293
66
263
200
126
182
285
70
210
100
1880
1540
91.2
92.1
115
94
20
1590
1370
26
1750
1640
1780
20
1590
26
1470
1630
22
1930
24
22
24
1630
1930
23
1910
20
1710
1670
21
22
1520
21
1270
24
9th Grade To-Do List
Fall – Get involved at
Cambridge or in your
community!
Winter - Attend Special
Programs Night: Thursday,
February 9, 2017 to learn
about AP and MOWR
Meet with Counselor to plan
out 2017-2018 courses
Fall – Focus on academics!
Take advantage of PAWS
opportunities and help
sessions.
Spring/Summer – Pursue
interests, volunteering, work
10th Grade To-Do List
Fall – Get involved at
school or in your
community!
Fall – Focus on academics!
Take advantage of PAWS
opportunities and help
sessions.
Winter - Attend Special
Programs Night to learn
about AP and MOWR
Spring: Meet with counselor
to plan junior year
coursework
Spring/Summer – SAT/ACT
Test Prep
Summer – Begin college
visits
Communication
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Counseling Remind 101 – Sign up!
Phone:
9th Grade/Class of 2020: Text @bears2020 to phone number 81010
10th Grade/Class of 2019: Text @bears2019 to phone number 81010
Email:
9th Grade Class of 2020, send an email to [email protected]
10th Grade Class of 2019, send an email to [email protected]
Twitter: @cambridgebears1
Questions?