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Welcome to 9 th Grade Parent Night! HIGH SCHOOL 101 AGENDA: *As A 9

Welcome to 9 th Grade Parent Night! HIGH SCHOOL 101 AGENDA: *As A 9 th Grader I Wish Video* Welcome PTO C 2 -Prep – The new SAT Presentation

WFHS Counseling Department Michelle Weiberg A-Co Erica Waters Mc-R Jennifer Ciaccio Cr-Gr Allison Rinehart

WFHS Counseling Department Michelle Weiberg A-Co Erica Waters Mc-R Jennifer Ciaccio Cr-Gr Allison Rinehart S-Z Allison Leja Gu-Ma Registrar : Claire Upchurch Counseling Secretary: Mary. Margret Jordan

How do we help? üIndividual Counseling (Personal, Social) üAcademic Counseling üCollege/Career üSupport Academic Achievement

How do we help? üIndividual Counseling (Personal, Social) üAcademic Counseling üCollege/Career üSupport Academic Achievement üIntentional Guidance üClassroom Guidance üIF Lessons üAssemblies üParent Information Programs

How and When to see a Counselor To see a counselor students should stop

How and When to see a Counselor To see a counselor students should stop by the office to fill out an appointment pass or email us. If we are able to see the student at that moment, we will. WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Reasons to see a counselor: • Struggling academically and need help coming up with a plan • Questions about college/career planning • Questions about four year plan for graduation • Help with personal issues • Just want to meet your counselor! PARENTS…. we want to partner with you as well and encourage you to make an appointment with us if the need arises!

Graduation Requirements th ü 4 English credits (9 Lit and Amer. Lit) ü 4

Graduation Requirements th ü 4 English credits (9 Lit and Amer. Lit) ü 4 Math credits ü 4 Science credits ü(1)Biology, (2)Physical Sci. or Physics, (3) Earth/ Chemistry/Environmental ü 3 Social Studies (W. Hist. , US Hist. , Gov/Econ) ü 3 Career/Fine Arts/World Lang. If you are planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year üHealth/Per. Fit college/university you must take a minimum of 2 credits in the ü 4 Additional Electives same world language

Career and Academic Pathways Fine Art/Technology Pathway Culinary Arts Family Consumer Science Cosmetology Engineering

Career and Academic Pathways Fine Art/Technology Pathway Culinary Arts Family Consumer Science Cosmetology Engineering Marketing Business Teaching and Learning Computer Science Technology Communication Technology Fine Art **Academic Pathway ü Courses in a selected pathway üEnhance the educational experience üProvide skills/insight for future careers/jobs üAllows for self exploration

Grading Weights Semester 1 = 50% 75 % Summative 25% Formative Semester 2 =

Grading Weights Semester 1 = 50% 75 % Summative 25% Formative Semester 2 = 50% 75 % Summative 25% Formative Semester 1/Semester 2 averaged together for final grade.

EOC Classes **(20% of final grade)** ü 9 th Lit/Comp üBiology üAlgebra I/Accelerated Algebra

EOC Classes **(20% of final grade)** ü 9 th Lit/Comp üBiology üAlgebra I/Accelerated Algebra I üPhysical Science üGeometry / Accelerated Geometry üAmerican Literature üUS History üEconomics

Grading Normal Grading Scale: AP Grading Scale: 90 - 100 A 5. 0 80

Grading Normal Grading Scale: AP Grading Scale: 90 - 100 A 5. 0 80 -89 B 4. 0 70 – 79 C 3. 0 90 -100 A 4. 0 80 - 89 B 3. 0 70 - 79 C 2. 0 üReport Card 9 weeks üWork Habits: 1: Does Not Meet, 2: Meets, 3: Exceeds üResponsibility üParticipation üAssignment Completion üInterpersonal Skills

Credits/Promotion Ø How many credits are required to be in the 10 th grade?

Credits/Promotion Ø How many credits are required to be in the 10 th grade? 5 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2016/2017 school year for you to be in the 10 th grade. Ø How many credits are required to be in the 11 th grade? 11 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2017/2018 school year for you to be in the 11 th grade. Ø How many credits are required to be in the 12 th grade? 17 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2018/2019 school year for you to be in the 12 th grade.

What if I fail a class? Failed courses can be made up through: q.

What if I fail a class? Failed courses can be made up through: q. Summer School (FCS Math Academy and/or Forsyth Academy) $ q. Accredited on-line programs ex. (GAVS, BYU, American School)$ q. APEX Recovery Program at WFHS (not guaranteed as priority given by grade level) **an F earned in a course will always be averaged into a GPA and will always be posted to the transcript**

Sample Projected Courses th 10 Grade ENGLISH SCIENCE HISTORY MATH Calculus, WORLD LANGUAGE 10

Sample Projected Courses th 10 Grade ENGLISH SCIENCE HISTORY MATH Calculus, WORLD LANGUAGE 10 th Lit Comp. or Honor 10 th Lit Comp. Env. Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, Oceanography World History, AP World History Geometry, Acc Geo B/Algebra II, Acc Pre Math Support (elective) Spanish II, Spanish III, French II, Latin II **Courses in blue count toward HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP üBe registered for Selective Service (males only) üMeet Georgia residency requirements üHOPE

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP üBe registered for Selective Service (males only) üMeet Georgia residency requirements üHOPE = percentage of total tuition, ZELL = 100% tuition ü 3. 0 CORE GPA (HOPE), 3. 7 CORE GPA (Zell Miller) üCORE GPA includes the following: Eng. , Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang. üFor Zell Miller only: SAT score = 1200 CR + M (in one sitting), ACT score = 26 Composite & automatic qualification for High School Val/Sal üAP quality pts. (only. 50 given for AP and Dual Enrollment Courses, nothing above a 4. 0) üMiddle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA üAll calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and not by WFHS or Forsyth Co. Schools. üHOPE GPA is not rounded up, so 2. 99 does not qualify.

HOPE Scholarship üCovers a percentage % of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) üAward Amounts:

HOPE Scholarship üCovers a percentage % of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) üAward Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending. Students attending Georgia public colleges receive a HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending.

HOPE Grant üPays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges üGraduate from

HOPE Grant üPays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges üGraduate from a Hope-eligible high school üNO GPA requirement üTechnical College System (based on 12 hours) $2, 010 (HOPE) and $2670 (Zell)

HOPE /Private Institutions ü HOPE Scholarship (Enrolled Full-Time) $3, 936 per year award üZELL

HOPE /Private Institutions ü HOPE Scholarship (Enrolled Full-Time) $3, 936 per year award üZELL MILLER (Enrolled Full-Time) $4, 348 per year award

More Information on HOPE View your HOPE average and Rigor Requirements (summer of 10

More Information on HOPE View your HOPE average and Rigor Requirements (summer of 10 th grade) Go to www. gacollege 411. org and login to your account. There is a link titled calculate my HOPE GPA. For Additional Information on HOPE Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) 770 -724 -9000 or www. gsfc. org

NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an

NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website www. eligibilitycenter. org When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA Students and parents are responsible for determining NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed to determine eligibility

Move On When Ready -High School Students may earn high school course credit while

Move On When Ready -High School Students may earn high school course credit while taking college courses. -Benefits include introducing student to college work earlier, earning college credit while in high school and opportunity to take classes not offered at high school. -Any grade level can participate as long as student applies and meets the college admission requirements -Classes can be taken part time or full time

Move On When Ready -Goal is to increase college access and completion and prepare

Move On When Ready -Goal is to increase college access and completion and prepare student to enter workforce -Funding covers tuition, fees and required textbooks: Program will pay a maximum of 15 hours per semester. The courses do not count against HOPE -Eligible students may choose to pursue their high school diploma by completing required courses as listed on the GADOE High School Required Course List

Parental Involvement üMaking certain they have a conducive study environment ü ITS Learning üStudent/Parent

Parental Involvement üMaking certain they have a conducive study environment ü ITS Learning üStudent/Parent Portal provided insight on progress, homework completion, grades, summative/formative üPromote attending weekly help sessions üEncourage to ask questions in class üContinue to ask questions about your student’s day and stay connected. . . .

Study Skills üRe-write or type class notes (simplify material) üMake Note Cards/Flash Cards (terms,

Study Skills üRe-write or type class notes (simplify material) üMake Note Cards/Flash Cards (terms, vocab, formulas, dates, places, events etc. ) üRead notes into tape recorder (auditory) üStudy buddy to quiz and go over material üFind a place free of distractions to study üRead for understanding (highlighter, notes/flash cards) üUse mnemonics/acronyms as a fun tool for understanding

Getting involved and keeping track…… Every student is different……. Getting involved at school will

Getting involved and keeping track…… Every student is different……. Getting involved at school will contribute to academic success. There are over 75 different clubs/organizations. FIND SOMEWHERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

RESOURCES üGACollege 411 (www. gacollege 411. org) üBig Future(https: //bigfuture. collegeboard. org) üCareer Cruising

RESOURCES üGACollege 411 (www. gacollege 411. org) üBig Future(https: //bigfuture. collegeboard. org) üCareer Cruising (www. careercruising. com)

C 2 PSAT üRecommended for college-bound students üWednesday, October 14 th üNo Registration Needed

C 2 PSAT üRecommended for college-bound students üWednesday, October 14 th üNo Registration Needed üNo Cost üPartnered with C 2 and we will host a Parent Night in January to interpret results

Follow us on Twitter @WFHS_HS Visit the WFHS Counseling website! Questions

Follow us on Twitter @WFHS_HS Visit the WFHS Counseling website! Questions