Class of 2016 SENIOR VERIFICATION The Last Leg of the Race

Check and Re-check! Number of Credits Required Courses Qualifications for Honors & Seals Test Requirements

23 Number of Credits You must have a minimum of credits to receive a diploma from Douglas County School System.

Required Courses 4 credits of English (one must be American Lit) 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies (4 courses) ½ credit Health and ½ credit Personal Fitness 3 Elective credits from CTAE, Fine Arts or Foreign Language

Foreign Language Alert! Foreign Language is not required for graduation. 2 and 4 year colleges still require 2 credits of the same foreign language for admissions.

Will need your social security number HOPE Information PROGRAMS— Scholarship—3.0 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP) calculated at the end of senior year; covers a percentage of the tuition (see website); no money for books or fees. Also need to have taken three rigorous courses. Zell Miller—3.7 in core classes (take off extra points for Honors/AP), 1200 SAT verbal & math, covers full tuition, calculated at end of senior year; no money for books or fees. Also need three rigorous courses. Grant—available for students seeking certificate or diploma at a Technical College; covers percentage of tuition. Will need your social security number www.GaCollege411.org

Honors Honor Grad Board Scholar 3.75 cumulative GPA No F’s Maximum credits 5 academic courses Senior year 2 credits of Foreign Language Board Scholar 3.5 cumulative GPA 1 extra academic course + 2 Foreign Language

Seals Fine Arts Foreign Language Academic Seal 4 credits (Band, Visual Arts, Chorus or Drama) 2 credits must be from same discipline Foreign Language - 3 credits of the same foreign language Academic Seal 3 Advanced Placement (AP) or Dual Enrollment credits 3 Certificate completions from technical school dual enrollment program

Mark Your Calendar! Sept 15 – PROBE College Fair – Arbor Place Mall www.gotocollegefair.com Sept 18 – Brag Sheets due to the Career Center Sept 24 – Senior Parent Night Oct 3 – SAT @ DCHS Oct 14 – ASVAB @CHHS Oct 15 – UGA Early Decision deadline Nov 7 – SAT @ CHHS Nov 18 – Apply To College Day @ CHHS

??QUESTIONS?? What 4th math should I be taking? What 4th science class should I be taking? What other courses count toward my science requirements? What is meant by HOPE rigor? When should I take the SAT/ACT? Which test should I take? When should I apply to college? Should I still apply if I haven’t taken an SAT or ACT yet? What about Georgia High School graduation tests? What standardized tests will I take this year?

Sign and Date It! Sign your Credit Summary. Let your counselor know if you have any questions/concerns (blue forms).

INFO from MRS. WALKER-HARRY in the CAREER CENTER *Register now for the fall SAT/ACT's *Waivers (Test/college Application) * Transcripts * College visitation days *Apply to 3-5 schools by Christmas break (online ) * Probe Fair (9/15/2015) at Arbor Place / Register for barcode *Apply to College Day (11/18/2015) / Sign up now during Senior Verification. *Scholarships (Newsletter, CHHS Website, in CCC) DO NOT WAIT / HAVE A PLAN (and backup plan)!!

Counselor Contacts Melissa.Graham@douglas.k12.ga.us Last Names A-K Linda.Scroggy@douglas.k12.ga.us Last Names L-Z Off campus programs Jackie.Bemus @douglas.k12.ga.us 9th Grade Stephanie.Walker@douglas.k12.ga.us College & Career Center

9 THINGS TO DO TODAY TO GRADUATE TOMORROW GO TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY, ON TIME. Missing classes puts even the best student in danger of falling behind. SET A TIME AT NIGHT FOR HOMEWORK, and then work with your teacher on the material you didn’t understand. If you don’t master it now, you won’t be able to learn more complex things later (or pass exams)! THINK ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU WANT TO EARN IN THE FUTURE. Nearly every job requires the basic skills learned in high school, and high school dropouts have a much harder time getting good jobs consistently. TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT YOUR GOALS. Who do you want to be, and what will it take to get there? Your teachers, counselor and parents/guardian can help you figure out a plan to reach real and rewarding goals. PASS EVERY CLASS. Talk to your teacher NOW if you are struggling, before it’s too late. ASK YOUR COUNSELOR ABOUT OTHER OPTIONS if you are seriously considering dropping out for academic reasons. There are alternatives that can see you through. REMEMBER THAT YOU DESERVE A FUTURE. Statistically, dropouts face more poverty, incarceration, and other hardships than graduates do. Set yourself up for future success. FIND OUT WHEN EVERY TEST, PAPER, ESSAY, AND QUIZ IS GOING TO HAPPEN FOR YOUR CLASSES, and then study as much as you can. Don’t wait until the last minute! MAKE IT HAPPEN EVERY DAY. Pass your classes, go to school, dream big, GRADUATE.