Cambridge High School Sophomore Parent Night After the

Cambridge High School Sophomore Parent Night After the first year… Presented by the Cambridge High School Counseling Department

Overview Welcome & Introductions Counseling Office Information Graduation Requirements Testing Requirements Calculating GPA HOPE Scholarship College Admission Testing College Analysis

Cambridge Administrators Ø Principal: Dr. Edward Spurka Ø Ø 9 th Grade Administrator/Assistant Principal: Mrs. Kim Premoli and Chris Bennett 10 th Grade Administrator/Curriculum Assistant Principal: Mrs. Amy Price Ø Ø 11 th Grade Administrator/ Assistant Principal: Mr. Darius Maize 12 th Grade Administrator/Assistant Principal: Mrs. La. Toya Gray

Counseling Department Students are assigned to counselors based on the first letter of their last name: Counselor Student Caseload Leigh Popp A – De Bonnie Schechter (Steve Creel) Df – I Gwen Danner J–M Amey Rishel N - Su Samiah Garcia Sw – Z Chip Flemmer Graduation Coach Nancy Sheridan Records Coordinator Tammy Speer Counseling Secretary

We are here to Help! Appointments: Students – Stop by before school, during lunch or after school. If counselor is not available, fill out the Counselor Appointment Form. Parents – Need an appointment – Emailing the counselor is the preferred method of contact.

Cambridge Counseling Guidance: Sophomore Advisement (fall); Course Selection Advisement (spring) Academic planning: College/Career Planning; Goal Setting; Problem Solving; Graduation Status Tracking; College Visits; College Applications and Recommendations. Individual and Small Group Counseling: Crisis Intervention as needed; Consultation and Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administrators; Referrals to Outside Agencies. Other: New Student Enrollments; Withdrawals, Academic Placement & Scheduling; Standardized Test Coordination & Interpretation; Special Programs (Parent Information Nights, Scholarship/Financial Aid Night, Honors Night, College Fair. )

Graduation Credit Requirements = 23 Subject Area Credits Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Social Studies 3 Science 4 Health/Personal Fitness 1 W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE Electives 3 4 Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.

Sample 4 -Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English 9 th Lit/Comp H 10 th Lit/Comp 11 th Lit/Comp AP Literature H H Math CCGPS Algebra GPS Geometry GPS Adv. Algebra GPS Pre. Calculus Science Biology * Phys Science * Chemistry Earth Systems Social Studies Amer Gov (. 5) World History US History Economics (. 5) World Language Spanish 2 H Spanish 3 H Spanish 4 H AP Spanish Elective Band • General Health is often paired with American Gov. in 9 th grade. (Also semester class worth. 5 Credit) • Personal Fitness is also required and can be taken at the student's leisure anytime during the four years.

* Graduation Status Report

Pathway Options Advanced Academic Pathway Complete Graduation requirements in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English (ELA) – including one AP or post-secondary course + 2 units World Language Career Technology 3 units of credit in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, AV Tech & Film, Law & Justice World Language Pathway 3 units of credit in one language – Spanish, Latin, or French Fine Arts Pathway Complete 3 courses in the same Fine Arts Pathway Theatre, Music, Journalism, Visual Arts

Credits and Honor Points Credits How many credits are required to be in the 11 th grade? • Need 11 credits earned by the start of the 2015/2016 school year. • If a student does not have 11 credits then the student is placed in a 10 th grade homeroom and cannot attend any junior activities. • Student can be promoted to 11 th grade when proper credit is earned. Honor Points Which courses receive honor points? • 7 additional points are added at the end of each semester to passing grades in Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment/College Courses.

Honors Points Example: PR 9 th Lit H Biology H 90 68 Transcript/RC 97 68

Graduation Testing Requirements Ga Milestone End-of-course (EOC’s) replaces the EOCT. Classes(8)with GA Milestone EOC's include: 9 th Literature, Biology, Algebra, Geometry, Physical Science, 11 th Literature, US History, Economics. Student Learning Objectives (SLO): In some core courses that don’t have EOC’s. Students take Pre-test and Post-test. Teacher has option of using Post-test as Final. Every student must take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT). (Fall of Junior Year)

Recovery Policy In schedule PLATO or GAVS CR Fulton Virtual School (FVS) GA Virtual School (GAVS) Summer School *Please be aware that the NCAA may not approve courses taken through a non-traditional format such as online, distance learning, correspondence, credit recovery, test-out, etc.

Cumulative Numeric Average Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken. The numeric average is on a 100 point scale i. e. 87 out of 100 Transcript is Weighted: Includes Honors Points All grades included in numeric calculation – failed grades, summer grades, online grades… GPA – Grade Point Average High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution not the high school (Fulton County does not calculate) Most colleges use this scale: A = 4. 0, B = 3. 0, C = 2. 0, F = 0. 0 Most colleges only consider academic core courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) Some colleges keep Weight on, some take off.

Georgia’s HOPE Program HOPE – Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally – is Georgia’s unique scholarships and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges Qualifications: § § § Be a U. S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia Be a graduate of an eligible high school Be registered with Selective Service (males)

HOPE GPA Calculation A 3. 0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4. 0 scale Core Courses English Math Science Social Science World Language Conversion A 90 to 100 4. 0 Points B 80 to 89 3. 0 Points C 70 to 79 2. 0 Points F 0 to 69 0 Points Honors points are removed and a 0. 50 weighting is added back in for AP & College courses only, not to exceed 4. 0 Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA A 2. 99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE

Academic Requirements HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Earn a 3. 0 GPA in high school (calculated by GA Student Finance Commission) ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Recipients must have 3. 0 GPA at checkpoints to maintain Graduate valedictorian or salutatorian OR Earn a 3. 7 GPA in high school AND earn a 1200 combined score of reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or a 26 composite score on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date Recipients must have 3. 3 GPA at checkpoints to maintain.

Rigor Requirements CLASS OF 2017 – 4 FULL CREDITS FROM LIST BELOW English/ELA AP Language/Composition AP Literature/Composition Mathematics GPS Advanced Algebra GPS Pre-Calculus Accelerated GPS Pre-Calculus H Accelerated CCGPS Pre-Calculus H CCGPS Advanced Algebra CCGPS Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Multivariable Calculus (GA Tech) Social Studies AP Psychology AP Government/Politics: United States AP Government/Politics: Comparative AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Human Geography AP World History AP United States History AP European History Science AP Computer Science AP Biology AP Environmental Science Human Anatomy/Physiology Chemistry AP Chemistry Physics AP Physics B AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism World Language French III French IV French V AP French/Language Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish VI AP Spanish/Language AP Spanish/Literature Latin III AP Latin: Vergil

Award Amounts HOPE SCHOLARSHIP ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP Public Institutions: Students attending public colleges or universities receive a HOPE award amount, up to a maximum of 15 hours, based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending. (see chart on GACollege 411. org) Public Institutions: Pays current academic year standard undergraduate tuition for number of hours enrolled (public) Private Institutions ◦ Full-time student $1, 910 per semester ◦ Half-time student $955 per semester Private Institutions Full-time student $2, 110 per semester Half-time student $1, 055 per semester

HOPE Grant • • • Available to students seeking a technical certification or diploma regardless of high school grade point average or graduation date Covers a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year Must earn cumulative GPA of 2. 0 at 30 semester hours/60 semester hours to maintain Zell Miller Grant • • • Available to students seeking a technical certification or diploma regardless of high school grade point average or graduation date Covers full standard rate of tuition Cumulative GPA of 3. 5 each term

College Entrance Exams SAT College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, critical reading knowledge, and writing skills. SAT Subject Tests One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science, history, and mathematics. Some colleges require the SAT II test(s) & students should check with each college to determine whether it is necessary to take the SAT II(s). American College Testing Program (ACT) College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math, reading, natural sciences, and writing. Test Registration SAT ACT High School Code www. collegeboard. org www. act. org 112 -129 It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice during junior year and once at the beginning of their senior year

SAT Versus ACT Type of Test SAT Test of critical thinking and problem solving ACT Content-based test Test Dates October 11, 2014 November 8, 2014 December 6, 2014 January 24, 2015 March 14, 2015 May 2, 2015 June 6, 2015 Score 600 to 2400 1 to 36 Penalty for wrong answers Yes No Structure Critical Reading Math (through Algebra 2) Writing September 13, 2014 October 25, 2014 December 13, 2014 February 7, 2015 April 18, 2015 June 13, 2015 English Math (through trigonometry) Reading Science Writing (Optional)

SAT Redesign

Getting Ready for the SAT/ACT Read widely and write extensively, both in and out of school Take advantage of the PSAT/NMSQT score report (PSAT – October 15 th) Take advantage of Applerouth SAT/ACT Diagnostic test Saturday, November 15 Become familiar with the SAT/ACT question types, format, and directions (SAT Question of the Day) As a junior - Sign up for a prep course at www. princetonreview. com

College & Career Exploration § Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) § Begin college visits on school breaks § § Use the College and Career Center to research colleges and scholarships – Mon/Wed Attend College Fairs and Info Meetings: Keys to the Dawg House – Monday, October 27, 6: 00 pm NACAC College Fair – March 22 @ Ga International Center Cambridge HS College Fair – March 23 (6 -8 pm)

Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) www. gcic. peachnet. edu User Name: s (student ID number) OR cambridgehs Password: fulton 1 OR gcis 7516

Special Programs Night February 2015 INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN: AP CLASSES DUAL ENROLLMENT CAREER TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS FINE ARTS PROGRAMS

Advanced Placement - AP Ø Program of college-level courses Ø Receive recognition from more than 3, 600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4 -year colleges in the U. S. provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores Ø Required to take the AP exam in May

Move. Enrollment on When Ready Dual Opportunities – MOWR/ACCEL An opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution full-time (MOWR) or part-time (ACCEL) during their junior and/or senior year of high school Students will receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously while attending college classes on the college campus. • Tuition is paid through local system funds • Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for these expenses • All high school End of Course Tests and the Georgia High School Writing Test requirements must be satisfied • Any student interested must notify their counselor early in Spring Semester. * Deadline for applications to be submitted to college and for CHS paperwork to be completed with counselor is March 30 th, regardless of college deadline. * Deadline for dual enrollment application and supplemental documents to be submitted to the college is May 1 st.

College Admissions: What do colleges look for? GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4. 0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language) Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of courses throughout high school – Show progression Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking twice during 11 th grade year Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations and sports can be particularly important to colleges College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate writing ability and give the college more information about the student. Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor is needed Resumes – Contains academic info. , honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.

Waiver Form

Sophomore Success…. . Challenge yourself academically and aim for high grades. Create Resume - list involvement/accomplishments Don’t clutter your schedule with a multitude of extracurriculars. Colleges would rather see you passionate about a few worthwhile activities, clubs, sports, charities, etc. Analyze your PSAT score and look for areas to develop. If going to highly selective college, consider taking SAT Subject Test immediately after taking related course at school.

Cambridge HS Counseling Website www. cambridgeguidance. com Ø Sophomore Advisement Power. Point Presentation Ø Upcoming Events: Ø Keys to the Dawg House – October 27 Ø Special Programs Night – February 2015 Ø Probe College Fair – March 23, 2015 Ø College/Career Counseling Ø Academic Counseling Ø Much more!!

Communication You should have received text alerts for this meeting… Remind 101 registration: By Phone: 10 th Grade/Class of 2017: Text @523 ab to phone number (917) 746 - 3738 By Email: 10 th Grade Class of 2017, send an email to 523 ab@mail. remind. com

Q&A Please complete the Survey and drop in the box in the auditorium lobby. Thank you! It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.