1. Jackson County Comprehensive High School 2014-2015

2.  Dr. Pete Jones– Principal Joe Lancaster, Assistant Principal Kendra Phillips, Assistant Principal Dale Simpson, Assistant Principal Adam Lindsey, Athletic Director

3.  A - L Ms. Sanders  M - Z Mrs. McCutcheon Other important people you need to know…  Registrar Mrs. Faulkner  Credit Recovery Ms. Hawkins Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., M-F Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name

4.  Transcript and GPA Calculation  Promotion Requirements  Graduation Requirements  Importance of Course Rigor (HOPE)  Preparing for College  Student Responsibilities for Success

5.  A cumulative record listing all high school courses and grades  Used by colleges and employers  Permanent Record unlike report cards and progress reports  Begins with grades earned in the freshmen year (and middle school courses for high school credit)  Includes class rank

6.  Grade Point Average (GPA)  Determines class rank  Two main types:  Cumulative GPA: includes all classes taken in high school ▪ Weighted & unweighted  HOPE GPA: includes classes taken in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language

7. Step 1: Assign each grade a numeric value A=4 B=3 C=2F=0 Step 2: Total the values from step 1 & divide by the total number of credits attempted

8. “B” Average GPA  Ninth Lit 88 3.0  Biology 78 2.0  Spanish I90 4.0  CCGPS Coor Alg77 2.0  W. Geography89 3.0  Marketing94 4.0 3+2+4+2+3+4 =18 18/6 = 3.0 “A” Average GPA  Ninth Lit 90 4.0  Biology80 3.0  Spanish I 90 4.0  CCGPS Coor Alg81 3.0  W. Geography 89 3.0  Marketing94 4.0 4+3+4+3+3+4=21 21/6=3.5

9. Those credits must generally include the following:  4 LA  4 Math  4 Science  4 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Government)  1 Health/PE  8 Electives *Most, if not all, four-year and two-year colleges now require two years of the same foreign language Contact the colleges for specific information.

10. Grades for athletics are checked for eligibility at the 18 week grading period (January 5 th ). Students must be passing 5 out of 7 courses and be on track to graduate to play a sport. To be Classified as a Entered – 2013 Class of 2017 Entered – 2014 Class of 2018 10 th Grader65 11 th Grader1211 12 th Grader1817 Graduation Requirement2523

11.  Boosts your cumulative GPA  Prepares you for big tests (ACT, SAT, ASVAB, COMPASS, EOC tests)  Gives you an advantage in college admissions  Prepares you for college rigor  Can earn college credit

12.  Dual enrollment programs provide opportunities for JCCHS high school students to take college-level courses and earn concurrent credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school.  To apply students must meet SAT/ACT testing requirements. ▪ 20 on ACT with minimum scores of 20 English and 18 Math ▪ 970 on SAT with 480 on Critical Reading and 440 Math  Have a minimum 3.25 Core Grade Point Average

13.  HOPE  HOPE GPA of 3.0  HOPE GPA only includes academic courses and language courses  Zell Miller  GPA requirement: 3.7  minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single test administration

15.  Class of 2017 & beyond  Students must receive 4 credits in the following types of courses in addition to maintaining a 3.0 HOPE GPA ▪ Advanced Algebra, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course ▪ Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent or higher course ▪ AP course or Dual Enrollment course ▪ Spanish II or French II or higher course

16. TYPICAL 10 TH GRADE COURSES  10 th Grade English or British Literature Honors  Analytic Geometry or Accelerated Analytic Geometry/Adv. Algebra  Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry (or Biology if you didn’t take/pass it your 9 th grade year)  World History or AP World History  Foreign language TYPICAL 11 TH GRADE COURSES  American Literature or AP English Language  Advanced Algebra or Accelerated Pre-Calculus  Environmental Science or Chemistry or Physics  US History or AP US History  Foreign Language

18.  Begin thinking about what classes you would like to take next year. Talk with your teachers about their recommendations.  If you sign up to take an AP course, you are responsible for completing the summer work that is due on when you return to school in August.  Schedule changes will be minimal so plan your classes carefully!  Registration will begin in February.

19.  If you have failed a course and need to retake it, there are some options for credit recovery:  Summer school  Faith Academy  Credit recovery options are expensive so plan accordingly!!  Please see a counselor for more information.

20.  The PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond.  It provides detailed feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools, and excellent practice for the SAT.  All 10 th graders take the PSAT in October. 11 th graders can re-take the PSAT for a small charge.

21.  S.A.T. – www.collegeboard.org  A.C.T. – www.actstudent.org  ASSET/COMPASS  Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT) When should you sign up to take the ACT/SAT?  Usually during the Winter/Spring of your Junior year.

22.  ACT questions tend to be more straightforward  The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary  The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not  Simply tests your reading and reasoning skills when given a set of facts  The ACT tests more advanced math concepts  But not necessarily harder because the questions are more straightforward  The ACT writing test is optional on test day, but required by many schools.  The SAT has a required writing portion  The SAT is broken up into more sections  The ACT is more of a “big picture” exam  schools are more concerned with your composite score rather than each section

23.  Make the most of your summers!  Get a job  Volunteer  Summer camp  Get involved!  Join a club  Join a team

24.  Monitor Infinite Campus for grades  Be proactive- talk to your teacher when you have questions  Check teacher websites  Take advantage of tutoring opportunities  Have good attendance  Be responsible to get your make up work if absent  Athletic eligibility

25. If you don’t know your username and password, please come by the counseling office! Do not make a new account. Send your transcripts Check your HOPE GPA Apply to college! Research colleges & majors Test Prep Job search engines 4-year plans Scholarship searches Financial aid calculator Apply to college!

26.  www.gacollege411.org passwords and usernames www.gacollege411.org  Check your GPA  Questions about your schedule  Certificate of Attendance— sign up a week in advance!  Test information (SAT/ACT/PSAT)  Personal/Social concerns

27.  Located off the main JCCHS website.  Visit it often! New information posted weekly.  SAT / ACT sign up information  Test Preparation Information  Financial Aid / Hope Scholarship details  And More….. http://sites.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchscounselors/