1. Believe you can and you're halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt
Welcome Class of 2019!
Believe you can and you're halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt

2. Guidance Staff Mrs. Lura Wilkes A-F Ms. Robi Anderson G-I
Mrs. LeeAnn Belknap J-P
Mrs. Hope Huey Q–Z
Mr. Anthony Finley 9th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Judy Callaway – Records Secretary

3. Sophomore Timeline First Semester
Create or revisit website
Get involved with extracurricular activities (MHS and/or community)
Begin researching colleges or post-secondary opportunities
Take the PSAT in October

4. Timeline….. Second Semester
Consider Advanced Placement classes and junior year course selection
Look for opportunities to practice for the SAT and ACT
Visit colleges over the summer break

5. What to expect…. JUNIOR YEAR
SAT and ACT
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Military Academies
Post-secondary educational opportunities
Narrowing of college choices
Importance of taking the PSAT again

6. Academic Assistance
Where are some possibilities for seeking help if you are struggling in a class?

7. Academic Assistance Seek Help Early!!!!!!
Before and After School with your teacher
BETA Club tutors in media center before school
Study Groups (counselors can help set one up)
Last Resort-seeking help from a paid adult tutor or program

8. Extracurricular Involvement
What does this mean?
What are some examples of extracurricular activities?
How many should you be involved in?

9. Extracurricular Involvement
Build Your Resume!!!!
Join a MHS club
Tryout for an athletic team or be a team manager
Participate in the after school drama program or other fine arts program
Take leadership roles in activities
Volunteer at a local food bank, thrift store, humane society, civic organization, church
Earn your Eagle or Gold Award in Scouts

10. 60% of high schools in US offer Advanced Placement (AP)
College Credit Now
60% of high schools in US offer Advanced Placement (AP)
Earn high school and college credit at same time
35 possible AP courses
How many does MHS offer?????

11. Move On When Ready
What is Move On When Ready? Who is able to participate in this program?

12. Move on When Ready
Allows a student to earn high school and college credit at the same time
Each MOWR(3 hours or more) equals a full unit of credit for high school
Able to take college level courses that are not offered at the high school level for credit
Now available during the summer for MOWR credit as well

13. What can www.gafutures.org do for me?
Sends transcripts to GA colleges
Apply on line to GA colleges
Gives virtual tours of colleges
Apply for the HOPE Scholarship and other financial aid
Gives free SAT/ACT test prep

15. Tips for Using Gafutures.org
If you already have an account and can’t remember username or password, DO NOT create another account! Use the forgot your username or forgot your password options.
Begin to save any interest inventories, college searches, etc. in your electronic portfolio

16. Advanced Placement Classes at MHS
What is minimum score needed for most colleges to provide college credit?
Besides providing possible college credit, what else does AP provide your assistance with?
Challenging curriculum for students who are seeking a more advanced education
Chemistry Biology Environmental Science Physics 1, 2, C English Language English Literature Psychology World History Human Geography US History European History American Government Economics Statistics Calculus AB or BC Art History Studio Art Computer Science

17. Which college/technical school is right for me?
College Research
Which college/technical school is right for me?
2016 Probe Fair
Sandy Creek High School
September 16, 2016
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

18. College Entrance Exam Who can tell me what a college entrance exam is?
What are the names of the two college entrance exams?

19. College Entrance Exams: SAT vs ACT
3 hours overall time
200 – 800 points
Reading-65 minutes
Writing-35 minutes
Math (no calculator)-25 minutes
Math (calculator)-55 minutes
Fewer Geometry Questions
More Time Per Question
No-calculator Math Section
ACT-36
2 hours and 55 minutes overall time
Each Section 1 to 36 points
Reading-35 minutes
English-35 minutes
Math-60 minutes
Science-35 minutes
Lots of Geometry
Faster Paced
Tough Science Section

20. Math Sections: SAT vs ACT
SAT-80 minutes
ACT-60 minutes
58 questions
45 multiple choice questions
13 student-produced response questions
2 sections
Provides a reference table for common formulas
6% focus on Geometry
More focus on Algebra, word problems, and “Data Analysis” questions (incorporate date from tables/graphs into your calculator
60 questions
1 section of math only
Does not provide formulas for reference
Allows calculators on all questions
Greater focus on Geometry (23%)

21. Reading Section: SAT vs ACT
SAT-65 minutes
ACT-35 minutes
52 questions
17% of test focus on testing vocabulary
Use of Graphs and Charts
Covers Reading level of 11th grade through 4th year of college (average is 13.5 grade reading level)
5 Passages (topics-literature, history/social studies, science)
40 questions
8% of test focus on testing vocabulary
No use of Graphs and Charts except Science section
Covers Reading level of 9th through 2nd year of college (average is 11.5 grade reading level)
4 Passages (topics-prose/fiction, humanities, social science, natural science)

22. Writing/English: SAT vs ACT
SAT-35 minutes
ACT-45 minutes
44 questions
7% of questions focus on vocabulary
Uses Graphs and Charts on two passages
45% Grammar
55% Rhetorical Skills (requires more understanding of the passage)
22 word average per sentence and approximately on 1st year college level
75 questions
3% of questions focus on vocabulary
No use of Graphs and Charts (except on science section)
51% Grammar
49% Rhetorical Skills
18 word average per sentence and approximately on 10th grade level

23. SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams
Take Spring of Junior Year
Most Colleges Accept Either
Always Send Free Score Reports
Take Both Tests
Watch for Mock Test Opportunities

24. All 10th Graders take test for free Great Practice Higher Level Math
PSAT
All 10th Graders take test for free
Great Practice
Higher Level Math
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25. HOPE Scholarship
What are two types of HOPE Scholarship? What classes are included in HOPE GPA? How many classes of rigor are you required to have before graduation to qualify for HOPE Scholarship? What are some examples of HOPE Rigor classes? Does McIntosh High School calculate the HOPE GPA?

26. HOPE ELIGIBILITY HOPE Scholar
Students must have a 3.0 CORE GPA – This includes all English, Social Studies, Science, Math, World Language and all MOWR courses
Take 4 Rigorous Classes (Examples: Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Advanced Placement Courses and Dual Enrollment Courses)
HOPE is officially calculated AFTER students graduate (8 semesters)
McIntosh does not calculate HOPE GPA. You must go to your account for your current HOPE GPA.

27. HOPE ELIGIBILITY Zell Miller
Students must have a 3.7 CORE GPA – This includes all English, Social Studies, Science, Math, World Language and all MOWR courses
Take 4 Rigorous Classes (Examples: Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Advanced Placement Courses and Dual Enrollment Courses)
HOPE is officially calculated AFTER students graduate (8 semesters)
Must have a SAT score of 1600 (Critical Reading/Math) or a 26 composite ACT score
McIntosh does not calculate HOPE GPA. You must go to your account for your current HOPE GPA.

28. HOPE Scholar
Pays an eligible public postsecondary institution a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year (can see chart on Gafutures.org)
Pays a percentage amount to private institutions

29. Zell Miller Scholar Program
Zell Miller scholarship pays 100% of standard tuition charges at public schools and approximately $2000 (amount changes every year) of HOPE awards at private schools per semester

30. Can HOPE be used outside the state of Georgia?
HOPE Scholarship
Can HOPE be used outside the state of Georgia?

31. Important Dates August 27th-Mock PSAT with Applerouth
August 26th-Credit Recovery Meeting 6:00 PM
September 1st – Open House for MHS
September 15th-PROBE Fair at Sandy Creek
October 19th-PSAT Administration
November 3rd-Sophomore Parent Night at 6:00 PM
Start NOW to think seriously about your future! We are here to help you!