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Move On When Ready & Privilege Period

Move On When Ready & Privilege Period

Move On When Ready is a 2 for 1

Move On When Ready is a 2 for 1

Advantages Provides an early start on their college courses Provides early college opportunities for

Advantages Provides an early start on their college courses Provides early college opportunities for students to try who normally would not attend college. Students have flexible scheduling opportunities because courses can be taken anytime. Saves money because college tuition and expenses are fully or mostly paid

Disadvantages Scheduling can be difficult if the student is involved in extra curricular activities

Disadvantages Scheduling can be difficult if the student is involved in extra curricular activities Courses may or may not transfer to the college Colleges may prefer AP courses over dual enrollment courses Transportation must be provided by the student/parent

Who is eligible? Be a high school student (mostly 11 th and 12 th)

Who is eligible? Be a high school student (mostly 11 th and 12 th) Be enrolled in an eligible university or technical college Meet college’s admission requirements Qualifying GPA in core curriculum Qualiying entrance exam scores Misc requirements Meet local system requirements. Be on track to graduate and maintain satisfactory academic progress towards meeting high school graduation requirements.

 About MOWR Cost: GA Student Finance Commission (GSFC) pays for up to 15

About MOWR Cost: GA Student Finance Commission (GSFC) pays for up to 15 hours/semester Hours do not count against HOPE the cap Student pays all costs not covered. Interested students should take the SAT or ACT or Compass by March apply to the college by April Requires students to be responsible, dependable and have good time management skills.

Schools most commonly attended by BHS students: University of North Georgia * GPA: 3.

Schools most commonly attended by BHS students: University of North Georgia * GPA: 3. 25 SAT Score: 970 Total 480 CR, 440 Math ACT Score: 20 Total 20 English, 18 Math Georgia Gwinnett College * GPA: 3. 0 SAT Score: 970 Total 480 CR, 460 Math ACT Score: 20 Total 21 English, 19 Math GAMES (full time residential program) * GPA: 3. 5 SAT Score: 1100 Total GPA: no requirement SAT Score: 450 CR, 440 Math ACT Score: 16 Eng, 17 Rdg, 19 Math COMPASS: 79 R, 62 WR, 37 Math Gwinnett Technical College ** GPA: no requirement SAT Score: 480 CR, 440 Math ACT Score: 20 Eng, 17 Rdg, 19 Math COMPASS: 79 R, 62 WR, 37 Math 530 CR, 560 Math ACT Score: 24 Total 23 English, 24 Math Lanier Technical College * * Student must be an 11 th or 12 th grader. ** Student must be a 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grader.

Application Process Take the SAT/ACT/COMPASS by March STEP 1: Apply to the college by

Application Process Take the SAT/ACT/COMPASS by March STEP 1: Apply to the college by April Submit MOWR Student Participation Agreement Form (available on the GACollege 411 website) Submit Verification of Lawful Presence (ID) Driver’s License US Certification of Naturalization State of Georgia ID Permanent Resident Alien Card US Passport ID page US Certification of Citizenship Certified Birth Certificate Cert of Birth by the Dept of State Cont. on next slide

Application Process, continued: Send official transcript (form available on the BHS Guidance Website or

Application Process, continued: Send official transcript (form available on the BHS Guidance Website or Career Center) Send Certificate of Immunizations Send Official Test Scores (sent directly from test organization) Send AP Scores (if applicable-sent directly from collegeboard) STEP 2: Two weeks after completing 1 -7, begin to check your application status

If accepted to MOWR program: STEP 3: Set up meeting with College Admissions Advisor

If accepted to MOWR program: STEP 3: Set up meeting with College Admissions Advisor If schedule questions, email Ms. Hamby to see when courses are offered. (beginning mid-July) STEP 4: Complete online MOWR Application (financial aid forms) Must be completed EVERY SEMESTER GACollege 411 website STEP 5: Set up a parent and student meeting with Ms. Hamby Bring a copy of college schedule to the meeting RESOURCES: www. GAcollege 411. org www. bufordhs. org Dept – Guidance – Website – Dual Enrollment

Courses Students are required to take classes on the Approved dual course list from

Courses Students are required to take classes on the Approved dual course list from GADOE: www. gsfc. org/secure/dsp_accel_course_listings. cfm Full Time College Status vs Part Time College Status Part time status is a minimum of 6 classes between BHS & college. Full time status is a minimum of 12 course hours and a maximum of 15 hours all taken on the college campus. A 3 hr college course (1 sem) = 1 credit @ BHS (2 sem) ex: student is required to take only 1 sem of English at the college to equal 2 sem of English @ BHS. Local districts have flexibility on additional requirements For the honor of Val/Sal, students must take a minimum of 2 academic core courses (English, Math, Sci, SS) and 3 total classes each semester. In addition, 2 AP courses. Cont. on next slide

 It is best for students who are part time to take an even

It is best for students who are part time to take an even number of courses at the college. Examples: English and Math Government and Economics Science and Elective It is not recommended to take a course that is a prerequisite for another course. Examples: Spanish I, US History Please request the dual enrollment subject in powerschool on the class registration portal. Deadline is March 18 Drop/Add period is April 11 -April 15 Cont. on next slide

Powerschool Class Registration: Dual Enroll - English, Math, Environmental Science, Economics, or Elective

Powerschool Class Registration: Dual Enroll - English, Math, Environmental Science, Economics, or Elective

Grading Colleges use letter grades A=95 B=85 C=75 D=70 If a course requires an

Grading Colleges use letter grades A=95 B=85 C=75 D=70 If a course requires an EOC, the student is required to take the exam. The exam grade will be calculated as 20% of the grade as listed above. Weighted GPA +10 points is added to dual credit courses for calculating academic weighted percent and HOPE GPA Duplicated high school credits will transfer to the high school as elective credit (ie: Biology, US History) and these courses do NOT earn +10 points.

Senior Required Courses: English Math Science • Advanced Composition • Algebra * Statistics •

Senior Required Courses: English Math Science • Advanced Composition • Algebra * Statistics • Pre. Calculus * Calculus • Environmental Sci * Earth System • Human Anatomy * Astronomy American Government Economics

Part Time MOWR Sample Schedule Minimum of 6 classes taken per semester Classes at

Part Time MOWR Sample Schedule Minimum of 6 classes taken per semester Classes at college are usually scheduled for Mon, Wed, & Fri -1 hr/day OR Tues & Thurs / Mon & Wed - 1½ hr/day Sem 1 English in am @ college 3 rd – Dance 4 th – Musical Theater 5 th – AP Biology 6 th – Government 7 th – Chorus Sem 2 Math at College 3 rd – Dance 4 th – Musical Theater 5 th – AP Biology 6 th – Economics 7 th – Chorus Sem 1 1 st – AP Psychology 2 nd – AP Literature 3 rd – Education Intern Math @ college Government @ college Music Appr @ college Sem 2 1 st – AP Psychology 2 nd – AP Literature 3 rd – Education Intern Science w/ Lab @ college Economics @ college Sociology @ college

Full Time MOWR Sample Schedule Minimum of 4 classes (12 hours) per semester required

Full Time MOWR Sample Schedule Minimum of 4 classes (12 hours) per semester required All classes taken on the college campus Sem 1 English (required) Government (required) Environ Sci w/ Lab (required) Sociology Sem 2 Math (required) Economics (required) English Art History Sem 1 Math (required) Economics (required) Government (required) Sociology Sem 2 English (required) Environ Sci w/ Lab (required) Psychology Music Appriciation

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Resources Scroll down the page to learn more…. • Eligibility • Award amount and

Resources Scroll down the page to learn more…. • Eligibility • Award amount and • Course Directory

 Course Directory MOWR online application • Form required to have the state pay

Course Directory MOWR online application • Form required to have the state pay for the college tuition, etc. • Must be completed each semester student participates in MOWR. Scroll down the page to learn more…. • Impact on HOPE

2 year Residential Program • Designed to be a 2 - year program for

2 year Residential Program • Designed to be a 2 - year program for 11 th and 12 th grade students, • students live in a dorm specified for MOWR students, and • attend classes with students enrolled in the MOWR program from other high schools.

 Senior Privilege Period Permission Form Due April 1 At BHS, we believe that

Senior Privilege Period Permission Form Due April 1 At BHS, we believe that students earn privileges for achieving high standards. A privilege period is “a period of the school day” when a student is not assigned a class (a free period) Parental permission is required for a student to participate in the program. (form is available in the guidance office) A privilege period is not considered one of the 6 required courses for students enrolled in the MOWR program b/c it is considered a “free” period. Privilege period(s) are awarded to students who meet the requirements set forth by the faculty/staff of BHS.

 Senior Privilege Period A student may earn 1 or 2 privilege periods. Privilege

Senior Privilege Period A student may earn 1 or 2 privilege periods. Privilege periods can be taken during the following periods: 1 period of the day: • 1 st period • 7 th period 2 periods of the day: • 1 st and 2 nd periods • 6 th and 7 th periods • 1 st and 7 th periods Privilege periods are often times dependent on scheduling. May have to change from 1 st to 7 th period May have to only have 1 period vs 2 periods. Students have to maintain standards to keep the privilege period(s).

Requirements: 1 privilege period 2 privilege periods Have completed or will complete a pathway

Requirements: 1 privilege period 2 privilege periods Have completed or will complete a pathway during the senior year Have passed all standardized tests Have not failed a course during the 10 th and 11 th grade Have had no suspensions during the 10 th and 11 th grade Are on track for graduation complete a pathway during the senior year Have scored exceeds on standardized tests Have never failed a course Have had no suspensions from school Have taken or is planning to take at least 2 AP courses before graduation Are on track for graduation

Pathway Options: Academic 1 AP Course in any academic area 2 Foreign Language courses

Pathway Options: Academic 1 AP Course in any academic area 2 Foreign Language courses Fine Arts 3 units in any one of the Foreign Language 3 courses in one foreign language Career Tech 3 units in any one of the areas listed below: Marketing areas listed below: Graphics Band Education Chorus Foods and Nutrition Art Healthcare Science Drama

Resources: GA College 411: www. GAcollege 411. org BHS Guidance Website: www. bufordhs. org

Resources: GA College 411: www. GAcollege 411. org BHS Guidance Website: www. bufordhs. org Dept Guidance Website Dual Enrollment College Websites: Google the name of the college. Once on the college website: search for move on when ready