Class of 2019 Whatever you do strive to

Class of 2019 Whatever you do, strive to do it so well that no man living, and no man dead and no man yet to born could do it any better Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

2018 -2019 Senior Staff Team Mays High School Website https: //www. atlantapublicschools. us/mays Dr. Edwards (Senior Administrator) 404 -802 -5110 deedwards@atlanta. k 12. ga. us Ms. Smith (Senior Counselor) (404) 802 -5131 nasmith@atlanta. k 12. ga. us Mr. Mason (Senior Advisor) (404) 802 -5111 amason@atlanta. k 12. ga. us Mr. Beasley (Graduation Coach) (404)802 -5138 hbeasely@atlanta. k 12. ga. us Ms. Womble (Book-Keeper) (404) 802 -5100 aslade@atlanta. k 12. ga. us Ms. Hutchins (Registration & Vital Records) (404)802 -5134 rhutchins@atlanta. k 12. ga. us Ms. Penn (Graduation Advisor) (404) 802 -5123 gpenn@atlanta. k 12. ga. us

Graduation Requirements 24 Credits APS Course Graduation Requirements 4 Units of English 4 Units of Math 4 Units of Science 3 Units of Social Studies 2 Units of Foreign Language ½ Unit of Physical Education, ½ Unit of Personal Fitness, and ½ Unit of General Health 1 Unit of CTAE, Fine Arts, JROTC, or Pathway 4 Units of Electives (i. e Art, JROTC, Music, Band, etc. ) Community Service hours 75

Senior Transcript Audit/Contract

Community Service Need a minimum of 75 Hours Leadership opportunities for resume Must be submitted to Ms. Smith before November 1 st to participate in Senior Investiture Both sides of the community service form must be completed prior to submission to Ms. Smith Community Service form can be obtained in Ms. Smith’s office or the website

Credit Recovery Options Georgia Credit Recovery (Not NCAA Certified) Applications are now available in Ms. Smith’s office

Alternative Credit Options West End Academy (NCAA Certified) Alonzo Crim Night School (NCAA Certified) Contact Mr. Beasley for more information

Comprehensive Exam If you failed a course at any point and received a grade between 60 -69 you are eligible to take the Comprehensive Exam The Comprehensive Exam will exempt you from taking the class again if you pass with a 70 or higher and pass the milestone test if one is associated with the course Comprehensive exam will be given in January or February 2019 Maximum of 2 courses is allowed for testing

Dual Enrollment Minimum overall GPA of 80 and Above Accuplacer (Testing the second week of September, sign up in the counselors office Math 67 Reading Writing 23 5 SAT Composite 970 24 Reading 22 Math ACT Composite of 20 17 English 17 Math

Transcript, Recommendation, and Test Scores Transcripts In state (Georgia) Students must request that their transcript be sent via the GAfutures website Out of state Students must request that their transcript via the Mays High School website counselor request link Test Scores Test scores must be sent through the testing agency, SAT or ACT…Ms. Smith does not send test scores

Transcript, Recommendation, and Test Scores (con’t) Recommendation Letters Provide recommender a resume Present to recommender at least two weeks before due date Recommender can be teachers, counselors, employers community leaders, pastors, etc Example of a resume can be found in the counselors office or the Mays High school website

Testing and Application Fee Waiver Process SAT Apply Fee online at Collegeboard. com waiver is automatically applied when you select free and reduced lunch Students Test are offered two fee waivers (only) scores are only sent by the respective testing agency ACT Apply Fee on-line at act. org waivers can be picked up in the College and Career Center Students Test are offered two fee waivers (only) scores are only sent by the respective testing agency

Testing and Application Fee waiver process (cont. ) ACCUPLACER See your senior counselor to register for testing Test scores can only be sent by the respective testing agency only Application fee waivers Pick up application in the College and Career Center

ACT/SAT Board In order to have your picture placed on the student recognition board for high test scores, students must have a composite score of: ACT 24 SAT 1190

GAfutures Create account Hope GPA Research colleges and careers Social security number must be on file with GAfutures to obtain your HOPE GPA and to receive HOPE funds Another search engine for researching colleges Collegescorecard

College and Career Adivsors OUR GOAL: Make sure EVERY senior has a plan after high school How can we help? Ø Ø Testing Registration College Applications Rep Visits Match & Fit

Scholarships Opportunities HOPE (State Funded) 3. 0 in all Core Classes based on GAFutures account GPA Zell Miller (State Funded) 3. 7 Core GPA, 26 ACT, 1200 SAT Achieve Atlanta Overall (4 Years) 80 GPA and must be Pell Grant eligible Google Scholarship Opportunities Visit the College and Career Center

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) What you need to complete FAFSA ØSocial Security Number (Parent and Student) ØFSA ID (Parent and Student) ØIncome tax return for 2017

Achieve Atlanta Scholarship 4 year college/university: $5, 000 per year 80 gpa 2 year college & technical: $1, 500 per year 75 gpa *MUST COMPLETE FAFSA *NO ESSAY REQUIRED

College Representative Visit Process College Rep visits will take place during the day at Mays High School College Rep passes will only be given out the day of visit on the senior hall at the blue wall from 8: 15 am to 8: 35 am Ms. Smith and/or the college advisors will hand out all college rep visit passes Fliers, remind 101, and the senior news bulletin board will provide the date, time, and location of the college visit

Armed Services Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) Administered once a semester Sign up with counselor Score-1 -99 for enlistment Army 31 Navy 45 Air Force 50 Marines 31 National Guard 31

Communities in Schools of Atlanta TARGET 2021 PROGRAM WHO ARE WE Communities In Schools of Atlanta works inside K-12 schools full time to build relationships with students that empower them to stay in school and succeed in life. The purpose of Target 2021 is to provide students who were possibly impacted by the CRCT score anomalies targeted supports delivered via the development and implementation of individual learning plans designed (ILP’s) to position them towards proficiency for graduation and equip them with post secondary options.

Fees Questions, see Mrs. Womble in the main office or contact her at (404) 802 -5100 Senior Fees Junior Fees* $315. 00 $185. 00 Clubs/Organizations Lost Books/Uniforms* *Late fees will be added

Records Questions, see Mrs. Hutchins in the main office or contact her at (404) 8025100 Prior to senior clearance, students must have on file: Immunization record Copy of birth certificate Copy of Social security card

Honor Stole Seniors with an overall 80 or above cumulative GPA after 1 st semester grades post, Qualify for the Honor Stole which will be worn at Visions and the Graduation Approved students will receive a letter in February from Ms. Smith Honor Stole payment must be received no later than March 21, 2019

Graduation Cords All graduation cords and eligibility are the sole responsibility of the advising teacher of that organization All related finances and distribution of the cords will be handled by the advising teacher of the organization Counselors are not the point of contact for honor cords

Scholarship information to be placed in commencement program In order for Scholarships to appear in the commencement programs, official written documentation must be submitted to me by April 17, 2019

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Senior Night @ Lakewood Stadium Game time 8: 00 pm Friday, September 7, 2018 Cobb Galleria College Fair Saturday, September 15, 2018 8: 30 am – 3: 00 pm Financial Aid Workshop @ 6: 00 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2018 (tentative date)

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Financial Aid Application Opens October 1, 2018 College and Career Week of November 12, 2018 Senior Investiture Friday, November, 16, 2018 Time (TBD)

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Achieve Atlanta Application Opens Thursday, January 31, 2019 Senior Parent Meeting @ 6: 00 pm Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Honor Stole No later than Thursday, March 21 2019 Payment Due to Ms. Smith Only form of payment (cash or money order)

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Senior Junior Prom May 4, 2019 Decision Day Program April 26, 2019 5: 30 pm Senior Exams May 8 th and 9 th 2019 (tentative date)

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Senior Picnic (tentative date) Monday, May 13, 2019 Senior Clearance (tentative date) Tuesday & Wednesday, May 14 th and 15 th , 2019 Senior Visions Practice Thursday & Friday, May 16 th and 17 th, 2019 (Tentative date) Time (TBD) **ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY**

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Visions of the Future Saturday, May 18, 2019 (Tentative Date) Graduation Practice Week of May 20, 2019 **ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY** GRADUTION DATE AND TIME? ? ? ? ?

Class of 2019 Upcoming Events Diploma Distribution Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10: 00 to 12: 00 pm Mays High School lobby After this day, all diplomas must be picked up at 130 Trinity Ave. , in the student records department

Graduation Information Senior and Commencement Ceremony Agreement signed and returned to Ms. Smith by September 30, 2018 A ticket is required for guest admission; all guests must have an admission ticket regardless of age or status **Graduation time, date and location will be provided at the February 13, 2019 senior parent meeting**

Visions of the Future and Graduation Attire Male Black slacks (no denim or fashion accents) White long-sleeved business shirt Solid black necktie (no bowties or string ties) Black socks Black shoes (no athletic shoes) Female White dresses or white blouses/white skirts Neutral or beige stockings White shoes (no open toes, open heels or sling backs)

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