1. Peachtree Ridge High School
Sophomore Advisement

2. Who is your Counselor? Ms. Nikki Johnson Last Names A-Cl
Ms. Abbey Youngblood
Last Names Cm-Harr
Ms. Teresa Wilson
Last Names Hars-Lee
Mr. Cyrus Zareie
Last Names Lef-O
Ms. Dolly Glisson
Last Names P-Si
Mr. Joseph Pak
Last Names Sm-Z

3. Overview of Graduation
Requirements

4. How many credits are required for a high school diploma?
4 units of Language Arts
4 units of Math
3 units of SS (World History, US History and
Political Systems/Economics)
4 Units of Science (Bio, Chem, Physics and another Science)
3 units of CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang.
(2 years of foreign language required for many colleges)
4 Additional elective units for all students
1 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health or 3 units of JROTC
23 Credits Total

5. Testing Gateway -10th (Required) PSAT -Fall of 10th, 11th (Optional)
SAT -Spring of 11th (Recommended) *
ACT -Spring of 11th (Recommended) *
SAT II -Optional
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams (Recom/Optional)
SAT/ACT fee waivers available for students
on free and/or reduced lunch
(See your school counselor for details)
PSAT: can qualify for National Merit contention if taken Junior Year

6. Graduation Requirement Myths
Community service hours needed
Minimum G.P.A. requirement
SAT/ACT testing

7. What should sophomores be doing now???
Consider taking rigorous courses next year, many colleges require it
Become more involved in extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, volunteering, etc.)
Start a portfolio or resume
Explore post-secondary options
Begin thinking about potential colleges and majors
Create an account on
Turn in a copy of your social security card

8. Move On When Ready (MOWR)
Curriculum Options
Move On When Ready (MOWR)
Opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously
Georgia Student Finance Commission administers the program which is funded through state appropriations
MOWR pays a maximum of 15 hours per semester/12 per quarter at each eligible postsecondary institution the student attends each term.
Students are able to attend the postsecondary institution part-time or full-time.
Students must meet the post-secondary institution admission requirements to participate in the program
Students may continue to participate in activities, clubs, and athletics at their high school
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To find out more about MOWR students and parents must attend interest meeting on January 14, 2016 at 6 pm

9. Maxwell HS of Technology http://www.maxwellhigh.com
Requirements: To attend Maxwell students must be a rising Junior/Senior and have at least 11 credits. Transportation is provided by the county.
To attend Maxwell students must be a rising Junior and have at least 11 credits.

10. Grayson HS of Technology www.graysontech.org
Requirements: To attend Grayson students must be a rising Junior/Senior and have at least 11 credits. Transportation will NOT be provided by the county. Student is responsible for their own transportation.
Audio Engineering
Commercial Photography
Culinary Arts
Digital Media & Design
IT & Network Systems
Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice
Music Technology
Robotics Engineering
Sports Medicine
TV & Video Production
Veterinarian Science
Students much have completed 11 credits and be a rising Junior to attend Grayson High School.

11. Helpful Resources for Sophomores

12. Counseling Website

13. Georgia College 411 www.gacollege411.com

14. Big Future bigfuture.collegeboard.org

15. Career Cruising
careercruising.com

16. College Statistics Comparisons

20. Questions & Answers