1. Senior Life and Beyond NMHS Class of 2014 Welcome Parents!

2. Parent Packet  College Application checklist and FAFSA information  Transcript  Credit Summary  Senior Timeline  Websites, contact information and testing information  Visit Counselor WebsiteCounselor Website

3. Senior Life  Graduation Requirements  Testing Requirements  Honors and Recognitions  Counselor Outreach  Credit Recovery

4. Graduation Requirements  All students must have a minimum of 23 credits to graduate.  All students must meet specific course requirements.  All students will earn a General Education diploma if they meet the requirements.

5. Graduation Requirements  4 credits of English  4 credits of Math(check college websites)  4 credits of Science(Bio, Phy Sci, Chem or Enviro and a fourth)  3 credits of Social Studies (4 courses)  ½ credit of Health  ½ credit of Personal Fitness  3 electives from CTAE, Fine Arts or World Languages

6. Foreign Language  Foreign Language is not required for graduation.  However, two and four year colleges still require 2 credits of the same foreign language for admissions.

7. Testing Requirements  Students must pass the Writing section of the Graduation Test AND  All 4 subject tests of the GHSGT OR  Pass a corresponding subject area EOCT to exempt that subject of the GHSGT

8. Honors and Recognitions  Honor Grad  Board Scholar  Academic Seal  Fine Arts Seal  Foreign Language Seal

9. Valedictorian/Salutatorian  Valedictorian is student with the highest # of points based on grades in all core academic classes.  Salutatorian is student with 2 nd highest # of points based on grades in above courses.  Calculation is based on a points system using all numeric grades from core academic classes, with extra weight assigned to Honors, AP, IB and Dual Enrollment.  Top 10 contenders will be notified in February.

10. Counselor Outreach  Classroom visits  Parent Nights  Individual Appointments  Website  Remind 101

11. Credit Recovery  If student has taken and failed a course, E2020 is available.  See counselor immediately if you need to make up a course.

12. Other Programs  Ombudsman Night School  Project Graduation  Performance Learning Center (PLC)  Virtual Academy  Georgia Virtual School

13. Beyond High School  Work  Military  Technical/Career College  College/University

14. Entering the Workforce  Students should begin researching possible careers.  Create a resume.  Take advantage of opportunities for internships or apprenticeships for on-the- job training.  Most jobs require some training either on- the-job or at a local college or technical school.

15. Military Careers  Students considering a career in the military should request an appointment with our school’s recruiters.  The ASVAB test is required for admission and placement in a military career.  The ASVAB test is full for this semester, but if there is enough interest it may be offered next semester.

16. Technical/Career College  Technical or Career Colleges provide training for specific job duties.  Fast-track  Few academic courses  Hands-on  Job placement  COMPASS test required  Make an appointment at the college to take the COMPASS. ($20 fee)

17. College/University  Students take academic as well as career-specific courses.  Students may enter 4-year college after graduation or start at 2-year college and transfer.  Acceptable SAT or ACT score is required for admissions.  Check with each college concerning academic course requirements (especially for math).

18. College Research  Gacollege411.org  Collegeboard.org  Bigfuture.collegeboard.org  Individual college websites  Check the counselor’s website under files for a college planning spreadsheet!

19. SAT vs. ACT  Both are accepted by colleges for admissions.  SAT is reasoning test and the writing section is required.  ACT is knowledge test and the writing section is optional (most colleges still request a writing score).  Students must register for tests online.  Waivers are available for students who qualify.

20. SAT Prep for Seniors  Princeton Review  www.princetonreview.com and www.princetonreview.com  look under SAT and your zip code. > The workshop consists of 6 hours of instruction and 1 practice exam - Course materials are included > $175 per student > Schedule: > 10/19- test from 9am-1:15pm > 10/22 - class from 4-7pm > 10/29 - class from 4-7pm

21. Application Process  Students should research admissions requirements before applying.  Student is responsible for adhering to college deadlines.  Applications and transcript requests should be submitted to Mrs. Morris.  $3.00 administrative fee for official transcripts.

22. Campus Visitation  Seniors are allowed 2 excused activity days for college visits.  Student must make a request to Mrs. Morris in the College & Career Center.  Students should contact college ahead of time to set an appointment or find out if there are special events taking place.  Return signed form to Mrs. Morris in the Career Center.

23. NCAA  NCAA determines eligibility for Division I and Division II schools  GPA is recalculated using core classes only.  Must have minimum core GPA of 2.0

24. NCAA Athletic Eligibility  Students interested in playing sports at an NCAA school must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.  www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org  SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.  An official transcript must also be sent. See Mrs. Morris in the College & Career Center.

25. Financial Aid  Financial Aid Night – Jan. 23rd  FAFSA  HOPE Scholarship  Other Scholarships  Grants  Loans

26. HOPE Update  There is still HOPE!  HOPE Scholarship  3.0 core GPA  No longer covers books or fees  Hope Chart Hope Chart  Zell Miller Scholarship  3.7 core GPA + 1200 SAT (math/verbal) or 26 ACT composite  Covers 100% of tuition

27. HOPE  HOPE Grant  Covers a percentage of tuition at a public technical college.  No GPA requirement to receive grant.  May be GPA requirement to keep it.  Must complete FAFSA in January to be considered for HOPE Grant.

28. GACollege411.org  Visit GACollege411 website for the most up-to-date info on HOPE.  Students may also submit applications through the website.  APPLY-TO-COLLEGE DAY is scheduled for November 20th at NMHS.

29. Parent Support  Your young adult still needs you!  Stay in contact with teachers.  Check website for important dates.  Email or call counselor if you have concerns.

30. Stay Connected  School website:  tinyurl.com/nmhs2014  Sign up for text or email updates for seniors:  Text @nmhs2014 to (404) 418-8813  Infinite Campus Parent Portal

31. Thank you for coming!  Congratulations to the Class of 2014!