1. Sophomore Classroom Guidance

2. Your School Counselors…
Mr. Westry (last names A-D)
Ms. Stinson (last names E-K)
Ms. Montgomery (last names L-R)
Ms. Parker (last names S-Z)
Ms. Robinson (school counseling secretary)
Mrs. Partee (GA State Intern)
Mrs. Nickerson (Graduation Coach)
Ms. Robinson handles transcripts, appointments, etc
Use them as a resource!!! They are here for YOU!

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 LA
4 Math
4 Science
1 Health/PE
3 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Government)
3 Electives (Fine Art/Technology/Foreign Language)
4 additional electives
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23 credits

4. Promotion Requirements
5 credits 10th grade
11 credits 11th grade
17 credits 12th grade

5. GPA Types of GPA Weighted Unweighted HOPE Cumulative
Includes quality points from AP(10 points) and Honors (5 points)
Unweighted
HOPE
Includes Core courses + Foreign Language
Found on GAcollege411.com
Must input SSN
Cumulative
Based on credits from year to year

6. Testing PSAT will be administered in October 19, 2016
EOC Milestone counts for 20% of class grade
10th Grade: Physical Science and Analytic Geometry
11th Grade: American Literature and US History
12th Grade: Economics
SLO Testing is a pre/post tests to measure student growth in classes

7. PSAT 1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2 parts) 2. Math (2 parts)
3. Essay- optional on designed SAT, but not part of PSAT

8. Evidence-based Reading and Writing
Reading Test Overview:
47 questions multiple choice questions
60 minutes
Series of passages, sometimes accompanied with charts and graphs
Interpret meaning of words and phrases in context
Analyze how word choice influences meaning, mood or point of view

9. Evidence-based Reading and Writing
Writing Section Overview:
44 passage-based revising and editing questions
Multiple choice
35 minutes

10. Math Math Section Overview:
Total questions- 48
40 multiple-choice & 8 student-produced response questions
25 minutes- no calculator
45 minutes- with a calculator
Note: The redesigned SAT has an optional essay portion, however this is not a part of the PSAT

11. Redesigned SAT Back to 1600 point total (reading and math)
Starts March 2016
Essay is now optional
No penalty for guesses/wrong answers
Switch to more commonly used vocabulary words
Calculator prohibited on one math section
Science questions throughout the Math & Reading Tests
Pre-Algebra through Basic Trigonometry

12. Official SAT Practice Through Khan Academy
Practice tests and more
4 official full-length practice tests, plus study and test-taking tips
Short quizzes
8 diagnostic quizzes to pinpoint your areas for practice
Interactive practice
Thousands of practice questions, video lessons, and hints
Instant feedback
Get constant feedback and progress so you know where you stand

13. Earn College Credit in High School!

14. Advanced Placement (AP)
College level courses taught by HS teachers
Students can choose/be recommended for AP
Additional points added to GPA
Students must pass AP exam to receive college credit*
Make appointment with counselor for more details

15. MOVE ON WHEN READY (MOWR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT: earn college credit while in high school (certificate/degree)
9th, 10th, 11th,12th grades
Must meet admissions requirements set by post-secondary institution
Books, tuition, & fees paid for
Make appointment with counselor for more details

16. HOPE Scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship 3.7 GPA (Calculated by GSFC)
Full tuition covered (15 credit hours)
Rigor requirements
1200 SAT combined Reading + Math; 26 ACT composite score
HOPE Scholarship
3.0 GPA (calculated by GSFC)
80-90% tuition covered
Rigor Requirements
HOPE & Zell Miller Grant- for Technical Schools
No initial GPA requirement
Must maintain 2.0 GPA after admission (3.5 for Zell Grant)
**Pass out “Want HOPE” brochure

17. HOPE Rigor Requirements
In addition to GPA requirements, students must have 4 of these…
AP courses
Dual Enrollment courses
Chemistry, Anatomy, Physics
Second year or more of foreign language
Math III and IV

18. SCHOLARSHIPS Visit the DHS Counseling Page Private scholarships
List of databases for scholarship searches
Scholarship workshops on calendar

19. NCAA Clearinghouse
What is the NCAA clearinghouse and who needs to do it?
website
After registering– request transcript be sent to NCAA
fee
How does my child get “official” SAT or ACT scores to colleges or NCAA?
Go to or 19

20. Social Media and College Acceptance
According to HuffPost Ed… 27% of admissions officers used Google or Social Media to screen students
35% found something that negatively impacted chances
Don’t put too much stock in deleting things
Use your online presence to highlight your interests/activities and supplement your application
Colleges and employers are trending more and more towards using social media to recruit (In fact, your student should be following/friending recruiters to remain up-to-date on admissions information.)

21. DHS Bullying Policy *ZERO TOLERANCE
*Student should IMMEDIATELY report incident to the closest adult
*Written statements will be collected
*Administrative involvement could result in ISS, OSS, or expulsion.
*Things that happen at home and/or on the internet are subject to overflowing into the school day. Encourage your student to be the bigger person.
*Read pages in the Student Handbook for more information.
***This includes social media!

22. REMIND for Sophomores:to

23. Thank you for coming! It is going to be a great year!!
Questions?
**Time capsule slips**
Thank you for coming! It is going to be a great year!!