Chattahoochee High School Senior Parent Night 2015 2016

Chattahoochee High School Senior Parent Night 2015 -2016

Counseling Department Elizabeth Chilson A-E Julie Gracey F-G *Department Chair Allison Shuler Deborah Blount Tammy Jones Haaris Quraishy Alicia Mc. Clung Rita Jensen Dana Cochran Rose Moro Wonna Kang Solange Leonardo H-L M-R S-Z Graduation Coach Social Worker Records Coordinator Professional Assistant Cluster Nurse Bilingual Community Liaison (Korean) Bilingual Community Liaison (Spanish)

Administration Interim Principal – Mr. Tim Corrigan Assistant Principals are also assigned to students based on the first letter of the student’s last name. Please take a moment to identify your student’s Assistant Principal. A-E Mrs. Debra Bryant F-L Mr. Garrett Abelkop (interim) M-R Mrs. Camille Christopher S-Z Mr. Chip Haines (interim)

Stay Connected! Find us on Facebook and like our official page! https: //www. facebook. com/chattcougar Follow us on Twitter @Hooch. Counselors and @Hooch. Happenings Class of 2016 Edmodo code is 5 bazp 6 *If students joined last year, they are still active! As always, you can locate information on the school website: www. chattcougar. com

Home Access / Student Access Center • Home Access / Student Access Center is a web-based home-to-school information resource that allows parents/guardians to view up-to-date information on their student’s grades, attendance, homework assignments, and more through a secure online link to school records. Students are able to see this information as well. • Parents can pick up their Home Access Center log-in ID and password by showing a photo ID in the main office. • Each student’s login ID is their student ID# and their password is their 8 -digit birthdate, ex. 01011999 for a student whose birthdate is January 1, 1999. • More information visit the Parent Portal at www. fultonschools. org

Review of Graduation Requirements • Graduation Status Reports • Mailed home 2 nd semester of Junior year • You can update your student’s graduation status report with the last report card and summer course(s), if applicable • Use it as a tool to double-check enrollment in the appropriate courses necessary for graduation • Senior Failure Letters • Mailed home when the 6 and 12 week progress report are issued to students

Graduation Requirements Class of 2016 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Health/Personal Fitness World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech Electives 4 credits 3 credits 0. 5 credit each 3 credits 4 credits 23 total credits Semester-Long Class= 0. 5 Credits; Year-Long Class= 1. 0 Credit

What are Colleges looking for? According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)’s 2014 State of College Admission (p. 26) the 3 main factors colleges consider are: 1. GPA/grades in Academic Courses • More than 80% of all Colleges and Universities rated grades in Academic Courses as “considerably important. ” 2. Rigor of Courses • 64% of Colleges rated strength of curriculum as “considerably important. ” 3. SAT and/or ACT Test Scores Over 50% of Colleges gave the highest rating [as being the most important] to admission test scores. http: //www. nxtbook. com/ygsreprints/NACAC/2014 So. CA_nxtbk/ •

Holistic Perspective • • College application essays Letters of recommendations Extracurricular activities Leadership roles Resumes, interviews, portfolios Demonstrated interest SAT subject tests

Freshman Class Statistics (as reported by colleges) School # of Application s Received # of Applicants Admitted Emory University 20, 462 Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Mid 50% GPA Mid 50% SAT Mid 50% ACT 4, 830 3. 70 - 3. 97 *unweighted 2020 - 2260 30 - 34 3, 878 2, 570 3. 26 -3. 73 1100 - 1240 *CR + M 23 - 27 Georgia State 12, 774 7, 333 3. 2 - 3. 7 970 - 1170 *CR + M 21 - 25 Georgia Tech 27, 270 8, 726 3. 85 – 4. 11 2060 - 2250 30 - 33 Kennesaw State 9, 471 5, 355 3. 22 *average 990 - 1170 *CR + M 20 - 24 University of Georgia 22, 225 11, 602 3. 81 -4. 06 1810 -2060 27 - 31

Freshman Class Statistics (self-reported by the Class of 2015) School Emory University # Applied 19 Georgia College and 42 State University (GCSU) Georgia State University 74 Georgia Tech 93 Kennesaw State 70 University of Georgia 148 (Early Action Applicants) University of Georgia 173 (All Applicants) # Accepted Avg # AP College 9. 8 0. 8 8 *3 waitlisted 36 2. 8 64 *5 waitlisted 50 *6 waitlisted 61 *2 waitlisted 95 *43 deferred 110 *10 waitlisted Avg SAT Avg (out of 2400) ACT 2266 33. 5 0. 7 1675 25 3. 9 0. 6 1749 25. 7 10 1 2192 33. 4 2 0. 5 1638 23. 7 8. 5 1. 1 2066 31. 8 7. 9 1. 1 2037 31

College Grade Point Average • The high school GPA used for college admission is calculated by the postsecondary institution, NOT by the high school or Fulton County • Most use this scale for academic/core courses: A = 4. 0, B = 3. 0, C = 2. 0, F = 0. 0 • Contact colleges to find how they recalculate GPAs or visit their websites

HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship Programs Eligible students receive financial assistance covering tuition and approved mandatory fees. Qualifications: • Meet citizenship requirements • Be a legal resident of Georgia • Be a graduate of an eligible high school • Males must be registered for the selective service Types of Scholarships: • HOPE • Zell Miller • HOPE/Zell Miller Grant

HOPE Scholarship Requirements • Must earn a 3. 0 GPA in high school. • The HOPE award amount varies for each school and is a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year (view the chart on GAcollege 411 to find award amounts). • Mandatory fees are covered • Institutional fees are paid by the student * HOPE Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3. 0 GPA throughout college at various checkpoints.

Zell Miller Scholarship Requirements (1) Graduate as the valedictorian or salutatorian - OR - (2) Earn a 3. 7 GPA in high school, AND either • Earn a 1200 combined score of Reading and Math on a single administration of the SAT or • Earn a composite score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date. At an eligible public postsecondary institution, 100% of the standard tuition charges (view chart on the GACollege 411 to find award amounts). *Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3. 3 GPA throughout college at various checkpoints.

HOPE/Zell Miller Grade Point Average • HOPE/Zell Miller GPAs are calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission • Preliminary HOPE GPAs are released in late January • Final HOPE GPAs are released after graduation • Academic classes, plus those that count toward a 4 th Science (ex. Essentials of Healthcare), are included in the calculation • Middle School courses are not used in the calculation • Conversion: • Remove all honors points from honors, AP, and College courses • Convert raw numeric grades to the 4. 0 scale 90 -100 = 4. 0 80 -89 = 3. 0 70 -79 = 2. 0 0 -69* = 0. 0 *(failing grades are included in calculation) • Add 0. 5 to only AP and College courses (up to a max of 4. 0) • Divide by the total number of grades

• Students in the class of 2016 must earn 3. 0 credits in rigorous classes according to GA Student Finance Commission in order to earn the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. • For example: if a student completes 1. 0 credit of GPS Advanced Algebra, 1. 0 credit of Advanced Math Decision Making, and 1. 0 credit of Spanish 2, the student meets HOPE Rigor Requirements according to GSFC: http: //www. gsfc. org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_list. pdf

HOPE/Zell Miller Grant Programs • The HOPE Grant program is for students seeking certification from a technical college or technical division, regardless of the student's high school grade point average. • Full-time enrollment is not required. • HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion of a student's tuition. (view chart on the GACollege 411 to find award amounts). • HOPE Grant recipients must maintain a 2. 0 GPA at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility. *Students may apply for the Zell Miller Grant if they earn a 3. 5 GPA during their 1 st semester at a technical college. The Zell Miller Grant will then reimburse them the difference in tuition between Hope Grant and Zell Miller Grant.

More HOPE Scholarship Program Info • GPAs are not rounded (2. 9999 is not a 3. 0) • Missing or incorrect Social Security numbers and nicknames will delay HOPE funds • Males must register with the Selective Service no later than 30 days before their 18 th birthday. HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met. Register at www. sss. gov. • Apply for the HOPE: (1) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) https: //fafsa. ed. gov/, or (2) by completing the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS) www. GAcollege 411. org • Additional Information Contact GA Student Finance Commission (GSFC) at 770 -724 -9000 or www. gsfc. org

Scholarship Information • Counseling Department Website • College & Career Center • Employer Scholarships • Professional and/or religious organizations, banks, and insurance companies • Financial Aid office at each individual college Attend Chattahoochee’s Financial Aid Night Tuesday, December 15 th • Online Search Engines: www. scholarship. com www. fastweb. com www. gacollege 411. com

Senior Year • What students should do… • Narrow down the list of schools to which they will apply • Should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test • Begin working on their applications • There is still time… • Don’t panic…just get started! • Research colleges – schedule visits to potential colleges, do research on the colleges’ websites, talk to alumni, etc. • Sign up for the next standardized test, if desired

Chattahoochee College Visits • Students can register for college visits online at http: //chattahoocheehs. com/college/ • Students must register at least 24 hours in advance • After registering online, students will print the pass provided and show it to the teacher whose class they’ll be missing • Students can register for a maximum of 7 college visits per year • Students should research the colleges prior to the visits and come prepared with questions for the representative • College visit dates are posted on the college visit and Counseling websites, as well as inside the Counseling Office

SAT/ACT • To register and view upcoming test dates for the SAT visit www. collegeboard. org *If needed, Seniors must take the October, December, or January tests due to the changes to the SAT from the College Board. Many colleges will not accept scores from the redesigned SAT for the Class of 2016!* • To register and view upcoming test dates for the ACT visit www. actstudent. org • SAT & ACT Fee Waivers for eligible students are located in the Counseling Office

Application Process • Collect and review application details • Look for checklists for each school – test requirements, course requirements, priority deadlines for scholarship consideration, etc. • Start a calendar for deadlines • Complete Senior Profile sheet/update resume • Write essays and make sure to have them proofread • Submit application - online applications are preferred by colleges

Parchment

IMPORTANT: The Counseling Office will process all transcript and letter of recommendation requests within 10 school days. Be mindful of this when college/scholarship deadlines occur right before or after weekends and holidays! What if I don’t want to use Parchment? • Official paper transcripts issued from Chattahoochee are $3. 00. Please visit Mrs. Jensen in the Counseling Office if you would like to request a paper copy of your transcript. Keep in mind most colleges prefer electronic transcripts because their Admissions Offices can process them faster, and therefore, application files can be processed faster!

Supplemental Information • If teacher recommendations are required: • We recommend giving teachers at least 10 school days’ notice • Be mindful of college/scholarship deadlines occurring right before or after weekends or holidays! • Provide teacher with a copy of your Senior Profile • For paper recommendation letters, provide an addressed and stamped envelope to teachers, accompanied by any forms required by the college • For electronic recommendation letters, ask your teachers to be on the lookout for an email request • Standardized Tests • Students must request scores directly through the testing agencies: www. Collegeboard. com and www. ACT. org • Colleges will not accept scores sent from the high school

College-Bound Student Athletes • If you are you planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution, you must register with the NCAA Initial. Eligibility Clearinghouse. • Prospective student athletes should: • Access the registration materials by visiting their website at www. ncaaclearinghouse. net • Submit the Parent Release Form to Karen Lange in the Main Office prior to requesting your transcript through Parchment. • When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA Clearinghouse. • Review the NCAA requirements as they might differ from graduation requirements!

Our redesigned College & Career Center Before After!

What is Available in the College & Career Center? College rep visits Seminars Scholarship lists Summer opportunities College & career information SAT/ACT preparation and information • Computers to research colleges, careers, and scholarships online • • •

Hooch Apply to College Day We will be hosting our 2 nd annual Hooch Apply to College Day on September 29 th during the school day A computer lab will be reserved for 1 st-6 th periods for students to come in for assistance on: • Submitting college applications • Senior Profiles • Parchment • And more!

Hooch Madness! Hooch Madness is a 2 -week event aligned with the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament that raises college awareness beyond the “typical” colleges to which our students apply. Activities include: • • Door decoration contest Canned food drive Dual Enrollment Help Session day 4 Instant Decision Days – students find out on the spot if they are accepted! • GA State • GA Perimeter College • Georgia Gwinnett College • Gwinnett Tech

Upcoming College Fairs • Probe Atlanta North College Fair Tuesday, September 1 st, North Point Mall 6: 00 pm to 9: 00 pm • Probe Gwinnett North College Fair Wednesday, September 2 nd, Gwinnett Center 6: 00 pm to 8: 30 pm • Asian American College Fair Saturday, September 12 th, Korean Church of Atlanta 10: 00 am to 3: 00 pm • Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Monday, October 5 th, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center 7: 00 pm to 9: 00 pm • NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) Sunday, March 13 th, Georgia International Convention Center 12: 30 to 4: 00 pm

Questions? You may also contact your student’s Counselor with any questions or concerns.