1. Parkview High School Class of 2018
MOVE ON WHEN READY
Parkview High School
Class of 2018

2. AGENDA SPOTLIGHT: COUNSELORS & ASSIGNMENTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MOVE ON WHEN READY – PROMOTION CRITERIA
ATTENDANCE
BENEFITS OF THE PSAT/NMSQT
MOVE ON WHEN READY - CAREER CRUISING LESSON

3. School Counselors SPOTLIGHT
Ms. LaManque
Gref - Leea
Mrs. Salo
A - Chee
Mr. Walker
Chef - Gree
Ms. Wilkinson
Leeb - Pari
Dr. Days-Dee
Parj - Spra
Dr. Reid
Sprb - Z

4. GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to earn a regular Gwinnett County high school diploma, students starting in High school in the school year must:
Learn the AKS in order to pass classes and earn the required course credit/units.
Pass Gwinnett County ‘s High School Gateway Writing Assessment in the areas of Science and Social Studies, which is administered in 10th grade.
To graduate, Georgia students starting high school in July 2008 and after must
earn a minimum of 23 credits (also called units) in the following areas of study:

5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Areas of Study Credit/Unit
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Modern/Classical Language/or Technical Education/Fine Arts
Health and Lifetime Fitness
Electives
Student can earn .5 units per class each semester. For admission to a University System of
Georgia college or university, students must pass specific courses in the core academic areas –
Language arts, math, science, and social studies – as well as two units of the same modern or
Classical language.
Any questions make an appointment to see your counselor

6. ATTENDANCE Good Attendance contributes to school success
Missed instruction from teacher difficult to replace
Good Attendance conveys responsibility and take work seriously
Be present at school as often as possible
If absent, your responsibility to ask for missed assignments

7. PSAT/NMSQT THE PRELIMINARY SAT/NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING
TEST

8. BENEFITS OF THE PSAT/NMSQT
(PRELIMINARY SAT/NATIONAL MERIT QUALIFYING TEST
By taking the PSAT/NMSQT
students practice for the SAT
students compete for national scholarship
students get mail from colleges, and
students get feedback about important academic skills

9. Career Cruising

11. Lesson Completion

12. Student Access Log-In My Account My Profile Edit Password
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13. Career Cruising Resources
Planners for high school courses, college applications, and careers
Assessments on matching skills, abilities and learning styles
Interactive career guide
In-depth profiles colleges and careers
Online SAT / ACT prep

14. Student Profile

15. Explore Assessments

16. Explore Careers

17. College Planning Timeline

18. Explore Education

19. Financial Aid Selector

20. Employment

21. WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT ? (MOWR)
Part Time/Full Time
MOWR Full Time
MOVE ON WHEN READY (MOWR)
ADVANCED ACADEMY

22. MOWR Defined A process through which high school
students take courses at a state public
or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school
student and receive college credit
at the postsecondary institution
and high school credit.

23. Who is eligible to participate in the MOWR PROGRAM?
Students must be classified as a legal resident of Georgia.
Students must meet citizenship requirements.
Students must meet Selective Service Registration requirements.
Students must be in compliance with Georgia’s Drug- Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990.
Students must meet the postsecondary school’s admissions requirements.
Ga resident, meet citizenship requirements, meet selective service requirements (if needed), no drug problems, meet the college requirements for DE admissions.

24. Where Can Students Take These Classes ?
Any unit of the University System of Georgia
A branch of the Technical College System of Georgia
A private independent nonprofit postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants
A private proprietary postsecondary institution eligible for tuition equalization grants

25. MOWR vs. AP Courses Taught at the high school Enrolled in college
Credit earned through exam
Successful completion of AP college-level courses and high scores on AP exams will earn college credit at all USG institutions and
many private colleges. AP courses are available at high schools around the state as well as through the Georgia Virtual High School.
Enrolled in college
Taught by college instructors
Core Areas: Math, Science, Language Arts, Foreign Language and Social Studies taken at a local college can allow a student to earn both college academic credit and high school credit.

26. What About Grades?
Letter grades transcribed to mid-point of GCPS grading scale
Highest possible grade—95
All grades included on high school transcript

27. Mid-Point of GCPS Grading Scale
B = 85
C = 77
D = 72
F = 50

28. Equivalent Point Values
1-2 semester hrs =.5 Carnegie credit
3-5 semester hrs =1 Carnegie credit
Seat hours are not required

29. Will the Credits Transfer ?
Grade of “C” or better
Public college & universities in Georgia
Student’s responsibility to investigate, especially for private and out of state schools

30. STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
Student initiated and student managed…
Student/parent meeting or prior contact with
Ms. Wilkinson, PHS MOWR Coordinator
Register for a regular PHS schedule.
Once accepted, contact Ms. Wilkinson and follow directions given.
Schedule changes will be completed for PHS.
Maintain contact w/ PHS for graduation and extra- curricular activities.
Request college transcripts be sent to the high school each semester.

31. Complete the Grade Level Activity
MOWR OR
Schools that Interest You!

32. There is more…

35. Thank you for your attention.
Have a great day !