1. Brookwood High School
Senior Parent Night 2016

2. “A Tradition of Excellence”
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
“A Tradition of Excellence”
In the Brookwood cluster, excellence is
high expectations for all.
A safe, respectful learning environment.
Diverse opportunities and innovations for all.
High levels of collaboration among all stakeholders.

3. Welcome parents/guardians and BHS Class of 2017!
Set Pursue Reach . . .
Welcome parents/guardians and BHS Class of 2017!

4. Oh, how time flies
That was then . . .
This is now . . .

5. Helping students take the next step into their future can make you feel like this . . .
But no need to fear, Brookwood HS counselors are here to help students set, pursue, and reach their goals!

6. Agenda
Graduation requirements
Planning for life after Brookwood HS

7. Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F
Who is your child’s counselor? Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name
A - Co Ms. Medlin
Cr - He Dr. Benton
Hi - Me Dr. Benjamin
Mi - Sa Ms Conti
Sb - Z Mr. Blair
9th Grade, A - O Mrs. Settles
9th Grade, P - Z Dr. Ricks
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F

8. Senior Review
Who? – Anyone who is planning on graduating in December 2015, Spring or Summer 2016
When? – September 3—October 1
How? – Guided Study with a counselor
During the Senior Review in Guided Study, your child and his/her counselor will discuss graduation requirements and postsecondary plans. A copy of your child’s application for graduation will be mailed to you in November.

9. A student must have 23 credits in order to graduate HS
Those credits must generally include the following:
4 LA
4 Math
4 Science
1 Health/PE
3 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Political Systems)
3 Electives (Fine Art/Technology/Foreign Language)
4 additional electives
ALL course requirements must be completed
in order to participate in the graduation ceremony!

10. If students have failed a required class, it is their responsibility to:
Check on grades
Contact a counselor to determine options
Review School Plus options
Phoenix
Community Schools
Credit Recovery*
Review online options like

11. Your child will see them about graduation events, such as:
SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS
Ms. Dee Anna Bean (Room B27)
Mrs. Susan Lockwood
(Room B29)
Your child will see them about graduation events, such as:
Senior Picnic
Graduation announcements, robes, and accessories
Graduation Ceremony

12. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Bachelor’s Degrees
Public Colleges/Universities
Private Colleges/Universities
Admissions Requirements
SAT and/or ACT for entrance exam
May require letters of recommendation

13. Admissions statistics from three largest research universities in Georgia from
Middle 50%
Core GPA: SAT(CR+M+W): ACT:
AP/IB:
Middle 50%
Core GPA:
SAT(CR+M):
ACT:
Middle 50%
Core GPA: (A)
SAT:(CR+M)
ACT:
AP/IB:

14. TWO-YEAR COLLEGES Associate Degrees Public Private Entrance Exams Vary
Compass
ACT or SAT
Transfer to a four-year college
*Most, if not all, two-year colleges now require two years of the same F.L. Contact the colleges for specific information.

15. Two-year colleges BHS students most frequently apply to are:
Georgia State University Perimeter College
University of North Georgia, Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee
Public, liberal arts college/university
Two-year programs at the above-mentioned locations. At the completion of the associate program, a student may transition into a bachelor’s degree program within the University of North Georgia.
Rolling Admissions, Selection based on SAT/ACT scores and high school performance
Enrollment: 8,000 (for two-year programs)
Typically requires two years of the same F.L.
Public, liberal arts college
Rolling Admissions, 2.0 or higher and SAT/ACT/Compass
Enrollment: 21,000
40% difference in tuition/fees compared to GA State University
* requires two years of the same F.L.

16. TECHNICAL COLLEGES Programs Degree Certificate or Diploma
Compass Exam for Degree Program
No SAT/ACT
Gwinnett Technical College offers more than 50 programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.

17. MILITARY Opportunities Training Education Travel
Policies/Expectations/Commitment
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)—Sept 1 ‘16 or Spring 2017, sign up in A1.
Scholarships
Must be a high school graduate,
no GED

18. ENTERING THE WORK FORCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER INFORMATION
College and Career Room
DVD Library
Books
Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Occupational Outlook Handbook

19. The College Application Process
The Application
Application Fees
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
College Visits
Financial Planning

20. How many schools should my child apply to?
“Dream School”
Likely—a pretty good chance of getting in
Safety—a sure thing for admission and cost
Ultimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. However, the recommendation is that they consider applying to one to two schools in each category.

21. College Applications Sources College Admissions Office
College web site
BHS College and Career Room
When
“the early bird….?”
Deadlines

22. Early Decision versus Early Action
Applying Early?
Early decision and early action plans allow students to apply early (usually by October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January.
Early Decision versus Early Action
Early decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college.
Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means students receive an early response but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.
Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are applying to if you are applying early.

23. College and Career Specialist
Mrs. Donna Varzaly
Transcripts
Provides requests for recommendations to counselors
Great resource for scholarships – Check the Senior Bulletin
Fee waivers -(SAT/ACT/ college application, if qualified)

24. “OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT”
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Request “paper” transcript from Counseling Office – College and Career Room
$5.00 cost
Student must stamp, address, and mail sealed envelope.
GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ONLY
FREE Online through
Mid-Year and Final
Will send paper copy for Final Transcript ($5.00)
To learn how to request and request your transcript via

25. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS/TESTS
S.A.T. I (reasoning tests)
A.C.T.
S.A.T. II (subject area tests)
T.O.E.F.L.
ASSET/COMPASS
Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT)
Armed Services Vocational Battery Aptitude (ASVAB)

26. Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation are written only when requested
Find the Student/Parent/Teacher Brag forms online at
Student and parent will complete the forms and the student will bring them to Mrs. Varzaly in the College and Career Room.
Plan ahead – Your child must allow two weeks for his/her counselor to complete his/her letter of recommendation
The student’s part of the application is expected to be completed beforehand.

27. THE LETTER OR EMAIL ARRIVES. . . .
ACCEPTED! (Hooray)
Send deposits
May 1, 2017 deadline
Celebrate
Wait-listed
Don’t panic
Evaluate back-up plan
Denied—
It’ll be okay
Go to back-up plan

28. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Student registers at
Student requests a transcript to be sent to NCAA Clearinghouse through Mrs. Varzaly
Student sends S.A.T./A.C.T. scores to NCAA Clearinghouse, scores must be sent directly from the testing service
Student calculates core average according to NCAA requirements
Student and family review NCAA policies and procedures

29. Want more information about financial aid?
Attend Financial Aid Night, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m.

30. Mark Your Calendar PROBE College Fair at Shiloh H.S
Monday, October 17th 6:30-8:30 PM
Students still need to "register for a Barcode" on the PROBE website if attending.

31. Sources of Information from BHS Counseling Department
BHS Counseling Dept. website at
Senior Bulletin
BHS Counseling Dept. on Facebook
The Tack Room
Subscribe at school website -> “Bronco eNews” -> “Join Our Mailing List”

32. HELPFUL WEB SITES Brookwood HS Counseling Department
Brookwood High School
College Board/S.A.T.
A.C.T.
Commons Application:

33. HELPFUL WEB SITES, CONT’D
Online applications for colleges in Georgia and much more
Georgia Student Finance Commission (H.O.P.E.)
Free application for Federal Student Aid

34. Preparing your own SENIOR LETTER
Given to Graduation Practice
Drop Boxes in at Brookwood
Letters will be Received from March 28th until May 6th, 2017 in Main Office, Maroon Gym Lobby, and 11/12 Grade Office
More information will follow – remember DEADLINE is May 6th, 2017

35. Stay Connected

36. Ready, Set, Go!
Thank you for attending tonight’s Senior Parent Meeting. We appreciate your time, and look forward to working with you and your children as they take the next steps into their future. 