1. Peachtree Ridge HS
Post-Secondary Planning and Graduation Information for the Class of 2017
Junior Night
UGA
Georgia
College
Morehouse
Workforce
Georgia Gwinnett
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Georgia State
Ga. Southern
Emory
Cornell
Military
Auburn
Gwinnett
Tech

2. Counselors Ms. Nikki Johnson Last names A-Cl Mrs. Abbey Youngblood
Last names Cm-Harr

3. Counselors Mrs. Teresa Wilson Last Names Hars-Lee Mr. Cyrus Zareie
Last Names Lef-O

4. Counselors Ms. Dolly Glisson Last names-P-Sl Mr. Joseph Pak
Last names Sm-Z

5. C/O 2017 Graduation Requirements
4 units of Language Arts
4 units of Math
4 units of Science
3 units of Social Studies
1 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health
3 elective units, including:
Fine arts, computers, business and/or foreign language
2 years of the same foreign language required for four year admission
4 units of electives (any combination)
Remind students that although Foreign Language is not required to graduate, at least two years are required for college admission—many schools like to see more than two!

6. C/O 2017 Testing requirements
Must pass each section of the Gateway
Science and Social Studies
Tests administered at PRHS
When do students take this test?
10th: March, Summer
11th: Oct, Jan, March, Summer
12th: Oct, Jan
No longer require Georgia Writing Test
IMPORTANT: The Gateway Test is a requirement for graduation. Students will continue to take EOC (End of course assessments).

7. Post Secondary Options
Four year Institution
Georgia State, UGA
Two year College
Georgia Perimeter, East Georgia State
Technical College
Gwinnett Tech, Chattahoochee Tech
Military Service
Work force
Other Opportunities
Missionary Work, Study Abroad

8. PRHS Graduates' Post Secondary Plans

9. WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR
Core classes
Rank in class
Interests
Tests
Essays
Recommendations
Interviews
Academic GPA
Do your research and make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission!

10. Suggested to narrow list of schools to 3-5
Preparing for College
Compare Colleges
in state
in state/out of state
Atlanta National College Fair (Sunday, March 13, 2016)
Georgia International Convention Center- 12:30-4:00pm
150+ representatives from all over the nation. Must register!
Attend college open houses
Attend college visits at PRHS
Virtual Campus Tours
Suggested to narrow list of schools to 3-5

13. College Entrance Exams
SAT
ACT
SAT II
-Required by some colleges
COMPASS
ASVAB
Military entrance exam
AP Exam
-Optional; could potentially earn college credit
Juniors should take either the SAT or /and ACT this Spring

14. SAT TEST DATES 2015-16 test dates www.sat.collegeboard.com
PRHS School CODE:

15. National Merit Recognition
PSAT is given in Oct. of each school year.
Score within the designated percentile
Juniors Must register online in October in order to qualify
Indicate either of these honors to prospective colleges. Many have various awards and incentives

16. 2015-16 test dates– www.actstudent.org
The ACT
ACT
test dates–
PRHS School CODE:
*-just some info pertinent to NY residents

17. SAT vs. ACT You are able to compare when you take both
You can be accepted to college with either
More students taking ACT than SAT in Georgia and the U.S. (2012)
ACT is curriculum based; SAT is analytical

18. Scholarships Career Cruising The Zell Miller Scholarship
HOPE Scholarship
HOPE Grant
Final HOPE GPA calculations are done by the GSFC.
More information on the HOPE Program is available at GAcollege411.
WE MUST HAVE SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS ON FILE
*requirements are subject to change

19. New HOPE Rigor Requirements
HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements are posted on the GSFC website. As well as the GaCollege411.org website.
Gwinnett County students are already taking most of these classes as they are required for graduation.

22. Spring Registration
Our elective arena registration will be held Feb. 18th & 19th for elective selection and for subjects for which students have not been enrolled.
Choose your electives carefully- schedules are for the year and changes are not made once classes begin in the Fall.
Students will have elective teachers sign off their registration forms in the cafeteria during lunch.

23. Grayson HS of Technology Programs
There is an application process for these programs:
Robotics Engineering 2. Audio Engineering
3. Commercial Photography 4. Culinary Arts
5. Digital Media 6. IT and Network Systems
7. Law and Justice 8. Music Technology
9. Sports Medicine 10. TV and Video Production
11. Veterinary Science
Save the date, Grayson Tech will host
Open House:
Tuesday, February 4th, :00-7:00.

24. Maxwell HS of Technology Programs
There is a lottery system for these programs:
1. Architectural, Drawing & Design 2. Early Childhood Care
3. Flight Operations 4. Interior Design(Architectural)
5. Automotive Services 6. Law Enforcement Services
7. Graphics Design 8. Electronics
9. Carpentry Programming (Apps & Game Designs)
11. Healthcare(Therapeutic Services)
12. Collision Repair 13. Fire & Emergency Services
HVACR(Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration)
15. Cosmetology 16. Welding
17.Culinary Arts
Maxwell Open House
Spring 2016 Feb. 25th 5:00-7:00PM
Registration Online Open Feb. 1st

25. Move On When Ready (MOWR)
An opportunity for students to receive high school and college credit simultaneously
An opportunity to complete the final College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) requirements for English, Math, Social Science, Science, and Foreign Language
Dual Enrollment orientation meeting:
6:30-8:30, Feb. 18 at the Collab Corner in the PRHS Media Center
Student and parent must attend to be considered
More info on PRHS Counseling website

26. Counseling Website www.peachtreeridge.org
You can contact your counselor for questions and guidance by phone, or students may request a meeting during the school day using pink request forms.

27. Junior Class Information
Class of 2017 information can be found under the “11th grade Information” tab on the PRHS Counseling website
Junior Class webpage:
Log on to
Click on Students tab –then on “Juniors”

28. You may contact your counselor for questions and guidance by phone, or students may request a meeting during the school day.
A-Cl
Cm-Harr
Hars-Lee
Lef-O
P-Sl
Sm-Z