1. Junior Parent Night Class of 2018

3. Counseling Staff Counselors A-F Mrs. Lura Wilkes G-I Ms. Robi Anderson
J-P Mrs. LeeAnn Belknap
Q-Z Mrs. Hope Huey
9th grade Mr. Anthony Finley
Records Secretary – Judy Callaway
Counseling Office Paraprofessional – Kristin Hatten

4. Junior Year Checklist
Maintaining your grades during your Junior year is important.
Make sure that you’re challenging yourself academically.
Focus on post-secondary research
As you research education & career options, discuss ideas with your family

5. Graduation Requirements
4 English Credits
4 Math Credits
4 Science Credits
3 Social Studies Credits
1 Health/Personal Fitness Credit
7 Elective Credits (3 of the credits must
be in World Language, Career Tech or
Fine Arts)
23 Credits are Required to Graduate
Students are required to take Georgia Milestones Assessments in the following areas: 9th Grade Literature, Coordinate Algebra (Accelerated), Biology, Analytic Geometry (Accelerated), Physical Science, American Literature, U.S. History, Economics
These assessments count 20% of the student’s final average.

6. Transcripts Name Date of Birth Classes Credits Name Date of Birth
GPA (Weighted / Unweighted)
Courses
Grades
Credits (Attempted / Earned)
Name
Date of Birth
Classes
Credits

7. McIntosh High School Does Not Calculate HOPE GPA!
HOPE Scholarship
3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, and Dual Enrollment/MOWR Courses
All AP courses will have GPA weighting removed and .5 added to the new GPA not to exceed 4.0
All MOWR courses (formerly Dual Enrollment) count in HOPE GPA and a .5 is added not to exceed 4.0
Must take 4 classes from the Academic Rigor Course list: Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Statistical Reasoning, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Anatomy, 2nd year and beyond of World Language, AP courses, MOWR
McIntosh High School Does Not Calculate HOPE GPA!
Log on to to check your HOPE GPA.

8. Zell Miller Scholarship
Graduate as Valedictorian or Salutatorian of your class; OR
3.7 GPA on 4.0 scale in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, and MOWR courses; AND
Receive a minimum 1200 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math Score only) or 26 composite score on the ACT in a single test administration before graduation
All AP Courses will have GPA weighting removed and .5 added to the new GPA not to exceed 4.0
All MOWR courses (formerly Dual Enrollment) count in HOPE GPA and a .5 is added not to exceed 4.0
Must take 4 classes from the Academic Rigor Course list: Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Statistical Reasoning, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Anatomy, 2nd year and beyond of World Language, AP courses, MOWR

9. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship Awards
The HOPE Scholar program will pay at an eligible public postsecondary institution a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year.
The HOPE Scholar program currently pays $ at an eligible private postsecondary institution.
The Zell Miller Scholar program will pay at an eligible public postsecondary institution 100% of the standard tuition charges.
The Zell Miller Scholar program currently pays $ at an eligible private postsecondary institution. .

10. HOPE GRANT No GPA requirement from high school
Maintain a 2.0 at Technical College
Enrolled in a Certificate or Diploma program
Award amount is equal to the HOPE Award Rate found on

11. Zell Miller Grant
Attending a Technical College and in Certificate or Diploma program
Must earn a 3.5 GPA at Technical College to obtain
Full Standard Tuition Charges

12. Post Secondary Options
4 Year College
2 Year College
Technical College
Work
Military

13. College Research

14. Career Research

15. Off Campus College Visits
Schedule visit through College Admission Office
Obtain form from MHS Attendance Office PRIOR to visit
Have all 6 teachers and parent sign form
Turn in to Attendance Office prior to visit
Second half of form should be completed OFFICIALLY by college – no business cards, etc.
Turn in second half of form to Attendance Office when you return to school
This visit will count as a field trip – no penalty for exams
2 days are allowed for college visits Junior/Senior Years
Deadline for using the 2 days is in mid April

16. MHS Campus College Visits
MHS Website – Counseling Calendar
(sign up online)
Bulletin Board in the Guidance Office
Morning Announcements
Edmodo (code located on MHS Guidance Homepage)
Remind 101
Must sign up in the Guidance Office a minimum of the day before the scheduled visit.
NO EXCEPTIONS!

17. Scholarships McIntosh Counseling Webpage www.fastweb.com
studentaid.ed.gov/sa/prepare-for-college/choosing-schools/consider/costs

18. Military Service Academies

19. Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)
4 year, 3 year, and 2 year scholarships
Scholarship recipients receive monthly stipend
Military service obligation upon commissioning
Contact college/university ROTC department
Army –
Navy/Marine Corps –
Air Force –

20. United States Armed Forces
Administrative
Machine operator
Combat Specialty
Media/public affairs
Electronic/Electrical Equip Repair
Protective services
Engineering, science, technical support services
Healthcare
Transportation
Human resources development
Vehicle and machinery mechanic
and many more options!

21. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
3 hour test; Reading, Writing and Language, Math and Optional Essay (take at least once)
Maximum Score = 1600
You can retake the test to improve scores
No wrong answer penalty

22. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Use the CEEB code for McIntosh (112360)
Cost is $57.00 (with essay)
4 Free Reports to colleges if done at time of registration
$12.00 for each additional report to college

23. SAT Subject Tests
SAT Subject Tests™ are given on the same day as the SAT (except March). You cannot take subject test and a SAT on the same day. You can take up to three subject test in one day except for the listening test which is limited to one.
English Literature
Biology E/M
Chemistry
Physics
U S History
World History
Math Level 1
Math Level 2
French
German
Italian
Latin
Modern Hebrew
Spanish
Chinese with Listening
French with Listening
German with Listening
Japanese with Listening
Korean with Listening
Spanish with Listening

24. American College Testing (ACT)
Take Spring of Junior Year
2 hour and 55 minute test; English, Math, Reading, Science and Optional Writing Test (take at least once)
No wrong answer penalty
Maximum Score = 36
You can retake test to improve score

25. American College Testing (ACT)
Use the CEEB code for McIntosh (112360)
Cost is $56.50 (with essay)
4 Free Reports to colleges if done at time of registration
$12 for each additional report sent to colleges

26. MOWR Program (Formerly Dual Enrollment)
Students are allowed to earn high school and college credit
Can be structured all day or partial day
Must work closely with Mrs. Huey, counselor, for course approval
For more information visit
County-Wide Mandatory Parent/Student Meetings
Tues. Dec. 6th – Sam’s Auditorium at the LEC – 6:30 pm
Thurs. Jan. 12th – SCHS – 6:30 pm
Thurs. Jan. 19th – SMHS – 6:00 pm
Tues. Feb. 28th – MHS – 6:30 pm
You and your parent must attend one of these meetings if you plan to be in the MOWR Program!!!

27. NCAA for Athletes Register for NCAA Eligibility at www.ncaa.org
Transcript request form goes to Mrs. Husted in front office with $6
Always check with NCAA for any eligibility questions

28. NCAA Changes
For complete and up to date information visit

29. Steps to Success for Junior Year and Beyond!
Get involved at MHS and/or in the community
Seek leadership positions in clubs/organizations
Search for summer program opportunities (posted through Edmodo)
Apply for an internship or a job
Research post secondary options
Complete items on Junior Checklist

30. The American Legion Georgia Boys’/Girls’ State
What: One week “learn by doing” government seminar
Who: Boys’/Girls’ after junior year; 3.0 GPA / Top 1/3rd
When: Usually 2nd week of June
Why: Great experience, resume builder, fun!!;
Ask last summer’s alumni for more reasons.
How: Contact Counselors’, early spring semester ‘17
POC: Mr. Vince Compagno, American Legion Post 105
More:
PS: It’s FREE!
(sponsored by The American Legion, Auxiliary, & donors)
                            

31. Important Dates
Dec 6th MOWR Mtg at SAM’s Auditorium(LEC) 6:30 PM Dec 13th Financial Aid Meeting 6:30 PM Auditorium Jan 12th AP Parent Night Mtg 6:00 PM Auditorium Jan 21st Club Z Mock SAT 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Auditorium

32. More Important Dates
Jan 26th Credit Recovery Meeting 6:00 PM Cafeteria
Jan 27th Credit Recovery Meeting 7:45 AM
Counseling Office
Feb 28th MOWR Meeting at MHS 6:30 PM