Peachtree Ridge High School Welcomes the Class of

Peachtree Ridge High School Welcomes the Class of 2018 to Sophomore Night

Who is your Counselor? Ms. Nikki Johnson Last Names A-Cl Mr. Cyrus Zareie Last Names Lef-O Ms. Abbey Youngblood Last Names Cm-Harr Ms. Dolly Glisson Last Names P-Sl Ms. Teresa Wilson Last Names Hars-Lee Mr. Joseph Pak Last Names Sm-Z

Overview of Graduation Requirements

Diploma Type General College Prep 23 credits required

College Prep Diploma Requirements • 4 units of Language Arts • 4 units of Math • 3 units of SS (World History, US History and Political Systems/Economics) • 4 Units of Science (Bio, Chem, Physics and another Science) • 3 units of CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. (2 years of foreign language required for many colleges) • 4 Additional elective units for all students • 1 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health or 3 units of JROTC

Testing • • • Gateway -10 th (Required) PSAT -Fall of 10 th, 11 th (Optional) SAT -Spring of 11 th (Recommended) ACT -Spring of 11 th (Recommended) SAT II -Optional Advanced Placement (AP) Exams (Recom/Optional) SAT/ACT fee waivers available for students on free and/or reduced lunch (See your school counselor for details)

Curriculum Options - Move On When Ready (MOWR) (previously called Dual Enrollment) Information Session with a parent/guardian on February 18 th at 6: 30 pm in the PRHS Media Center - Maxwell High School of Technology - Grayson High School of Technology

Maxwell HS of Technology http: //www. maxwellhigh. com Open House on February 25 th from 5: 00 -7: 00 pm Registration: February 1 st Maxwell Representative will be at PRHS on February 18 th

Grayson HS of Technology www. graysontech. org Open House on February 4 th from 5: 00 -7: 00 pm Registration: February 1 st Grayson Representative will be at PRHS on February 18 th • Requirements: To attend Grayson students must be a rising Junior/Senior and have at least 11 credits. Transportation will NOT be provided by the county. Student is responsible for their own transportation. • • • Audio Engineering Commercial Photography Culinary Arts Digital Media & Design IT & Network Systems Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Music Technology Robotics Engineering Sports Medicine TV & Video Production Veterinarian Science

Peer Leading Class • Peer Leading class at Peachtree Ridge High School focuses on students helping others through leadership and service • Peer Leading is a Social Studies elective and counts for HOPE • Peer leaders are selected via an application process • Peer Leading Applications are available in the Counseling Office and are due February 2 nd • Rising juniors and seniors who have a 82% average or above are eligible to apply

Helpful Resources for Sophomores

Counseling Website www. peachtreeridge. org Click on Directory to find the Counseling Department

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Counseling Website

Georgia College 411 • www. gacollege 411. com • A website filled with helpful information about colleges, financial aid, scholarships, careers, and Hope GPA

Georgia College 411

Preliminary HOPE Scholarship Calculation To see a student’s current standing follow the following steps: 1. Log on to www. gacollege 411. org 2. Locate the box titled “shortcuts” in upper right column & select “Your HOPE GPA” 3. Create an account or log in to an existing account 4. After following the prompts it will bring you to “Hope GPA” 5. Fill in last name, date of birth, and social security no. 6. Select Peachtree Ridge High School 7. The final screen will show the student’s HOPE GPA. See the recalculation of a student’s GPA by selecting “View Your Detailed GPA Report” *Student’s social security number must be on file at PRHS in order to access preliminary HOPE calculation For specific questions regarding the calculation process, please contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission at 770 -724 -9000

Detailed Student GPA Calculations Report

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HOPE Scholarship Information • Students must have a 3. 0 academic GPA • Hope GPA eligibility and weighting of courses are determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission not PRHS • Courses included in the HOPE GPA include: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language, and core electives • Please note that a copy of the student’s actual social security card is needed for Hope eligibility.

I repeat, a copy of your student’s social security card must be on file for Hope Eligibility

HOPE Scholarship Information Continued View HOPE Rigor Requirements View the HOPE Rigor Course List **Please note that many of the above listed courses are already required for a diploma within GCPS. If you have questions, please contact your counselor. More detailed information about HOPE Rigor Requirements can be found via The Georgia Student Finance Commission

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What can your sophomore student be doing now? ? ? • Consider taking rigorous courses next year, many colleges require it • Become more involved in extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, volunteering, etc. ) • Start a portfolio or resume • Explore post-secondary options • Begin thinking about potential colleges and majors • Create an account on www. gacollege 411. org • Turn in a copy of your social security card

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