1. SubjectUnit-Required9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English/LA4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp10 th Grade Lit/Comp American Lit/Comp or AP Language H British Lit/Comp or AP Literature H Math4 Coord. Algebra or Accel. Coord. Alg/Geo A or Accel. Geo B/Adv. Algebra Analytic Geometry, or Accel. Geo B/Adv. Algebra, or AP Statistics H Advanced Algebra H or Accel. Pre-Calculus H Pre-Calculus H or AP Calculus H or AP Statistics H Science4 Biology Chemistry H, or Env. Science, or Earth Systems Physics H or Physical Science AP Science H, Env. Science, Earth Systems, Chemistry H, Human Anatomy H, Social Studies3 World History or U.S. History or AP US History H Am Gov. (1 sem) or AP Gov H (year) and Econ (1 sem) Health/PE1 Health and Personal Fitness CTAE/Foreign Language/Fine Arts 3 Courses including at least 2 years of Foreign Lang*, and/or Fine Arts, and/or CTAE Advanced Foreign Language classes count for HOPE rigor criteria (i.e. Spanish II and beyond, French II and beyond, German II and beyond) Electives4 Classes of choice including possibilities for additional academic courses ** Total Units237777 *Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take a minimum of two units of the same Foreign Language **Additional academic courses may include: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Spanish, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, etc. Courses meeting the HOPE Rigor requirement are denoted with an H FOUR YEAR PLAN GRID

2. www.eligibilitycenter.org College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met eligibility standards.register with the NCAA Eligibility Center To participate in college athletics and receive athletically-based financial aid, you must do the following: Register online with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse and meet eligibility standards (SS# and fee required) Complete the amateurism certification questionnaire Submit transcript release form to SCHS Guidance Department www.eligibilitycenter.org College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met eligibility standards.register with the NCAA Eligibility Center To participate in college athletics and receive athletically-based financial aid, you must do the following: Register online with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse and meet eligibility standards (SS# and fee required) Complete the amateurism certification questionnaire Submit transcript release form to SCHS Guidance Department

3. Which college/technical school is right for me? Considerations Size of student body Location Academic programs Campus life Diversity Retention/graduation rates Public vs. Private Cost (Cost of attendance, not just tuition) Safety

4. Put together a list of colleges you’re interested in attending Visit local college campuses. Take a tour, talk with students and admissions reps about the school. Continue to make good grades! - HOPE Scholarship Visit GAcollege411 for Program current information Become familiar with admissions requirements Which college/technical school is right for me?

5. As a senior you receive 2 official college visitation days per year. In order for the 2 visits to count as an excused field trip, you must do the following: 1. Make an appointment with the College Admission Office 2. Obtain a College Visitation form from Attendance 3. Have the form signed by your teachers and parents 4. Have the form signed by a college official 5. Return the signed form to the Attendance office. **Failure to follow the instructions on the form can result in an unexcused absence and will count against your exam exemptions.**

6. HOPE Scholarship – GPA of 3.0 Core Credits (all attempts)- Calculated by the GSFC Tuition is paid a percentage amount, which will vary yearly. Zell Miller Scholarship - GPA of 3.7 AND 1200 SAT (Math and Verbal) or 26 ACT 100% Tuition paid HOPE Grant Scholarship – for students seeking a technical certificate or diploma, regardless of the student's high school grade point average or graduation date.

7. Students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2016, must receive at least three credits in courses from the following categories, prior to graduating from high school: Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course; Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course; Advanced Placement courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language); International Baccalaureate courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language); Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language) where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses; or Advanced foreign language courses. Students may earn one or more credits in each category; provided, however, that an earned course credit may only be counted one time toward the credit requirement.

8. 1. Choose 3-5 schools and visit their websites 2. Check admissions requirements 3. Apply online, if possible 4. Have a transcript, a copy of SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities and community service hours 5. Have someone proofread application before submitting 6. Request recommendations, only if, school requires them 7. Submit application, send transcripts and test scores 8. Print copy for your records

9. Transcripts for Georgia Colleges can be requested online at www.gacollege411.org for NO cost. www.gacollege411.org For all other transcripts: Complete a “Request for Transcript” form in Guidance Give the form and pay a $3.00 fee for each transcript to Mrs. Hauke Transcripts are ready for pick every Friday after lunch. **Picking up and mailing of transcript is the student’s responsibility ** *Opening of the envelope invalidates the transcript*

10. Complete a “Senior Brag Sheet” and return to Guidance Allow 2 weeks for completion of recommendation (most colleges do not require a counselor recommendation) Recommendation letters are returned to the student in a sealed envelope (Do Not Open). Requested transcript will be enclosed with the recommendation. *Students are responsible for mailing.*

11. Helps students….. Plan for college, military, or work Apply for college Attend college HOPE eligibility….. HOPE requirements Check HOPE GPA Complete FAFSA application Send Transcripts to Georgia Schools More Resources….. Career Inventory SAT and ACT Prep Financial Aid Scholarships