Welcome To Senior Parent Night Class of 2020

Welcome To Senior Parent Night Class of 2020 Clearance Process: Step 1 To Graduation

● Ms. Jackson (Counselor) ○ (404) 802 -5125 ○ wjackson@atlanta. k 12. ga. us ● Mr. Beasley (Graduation Coach) ○ (404)802 -5138 ○ hbeasely@atlanta. k 12. ga. us ● Dr. Kenly (Senior Advisor) ○ (404) 802 -5100 ○ lkenly@atlanta. k 12. ga. us enior Staff Team ● Dr. Woody (Senior Administrator) ○ (404)-802 -5117 ○ woodyn@atlanta. k 12. ga. us 20 20 ● Ms. Jones (One Goal Advisor) ○ stejones@atlanta. k 12. ga. us ● Ms. Boykin (Target 2021 Coach) ○ celeste. boykin 1@atlanta. k 12. ga. us

Expected Student Priorities • • • Be on time everyday Try your best Turn assignments in on time/avoid zeroes Be respectful to yourself, peers and administration and others Preparation for College – Know Your GPA – Know Your Program of Study – Clubs/Sports – PSAT/ACT Testing

ATTENDANCE • If you are not here, you can learn. • Set a goal to school everyday on time. • Make it a priority to get to every class everyday on time. • School Begins at 8: 15, Classes Begin at 8: 30 and end at 3: 30.

Communities in Schools of Atlanta 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. TARGET 2021 PROGRAM 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.

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 ● ● ● Graduation Requirements 24 CREDITS

Community Service ● A required minimum of 75 Hours ● Must be submitted to Ms. Jackson immediately. ● Both sides of the community service form must be completed prior to submission. ● Community service forms can be obtained in the Counseling Office or on the website.

Know Your Status To Ensure Graduation in 2020! Last year I gave you this!!!

This Year We made it a Little easier for you to see your Senior status

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

Alternative Credit Options Phoenix Academy Atlanta Virtual School Georgia Credit Recovery Mays Night School

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 exams were given in August and September. 27 students were successful. January & March 2020 we will test again. • Maximum of 2 courses is allowed for testing

Dual Enrollment • Minimum overall GPA of 80 and Above • Accuplacer Scheduled for September 24, sign up in the counselor's office – Math 67 – Reading 23 – Writing 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 be sent via the Mays High School website counselor request link ● Test Scores ○ Test scores must be sent through the testing agency, SAT or ACT

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 counselor’s office or on the Mays High school website

Testing Fee Waiver Process – SAT • Apply online at Collegeboard. com • Fee waiver eligibility is based on income • Students are offered two fee waivers (only) • Test scores are only sent by the respective testing agency – ACT • Apply online at act. org • Fee waivers can be picked up in the College and Career Center or Ms. Jackson’s Office • Students are offered two fee waivers (only) • Test scores are only sent by the respective testing agency

Testing and Fee waiver process (cont. ) ● ACCUPLACER ○ See Ms. Jackson to register for testing ○ Test scores can only be sent by the respective testing agency only

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

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

Online Scholarship Resources ● ● ● Scholarships. com Fastweb. com Collegeraptor. com Unigo. com Collegescholarship. me

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

Fees ● Questions? Please contact Mrs. Womble at: (404) 802 -5100 Office location-near Counseling Suite Clubs/Organizations Lost Books/Uniforms* *Late fees will be added ● Dr. Kenly will be the only person collecting Senior Fees. ● She can be contacted at (404)802 -5100.

Student Records ● Questions? see Mrs. Carter in the Registrar office or contact her at (404) 802 -5132 ● Prior to senior clearance, students must have on file: ● Immunization record ● Copy of birth certificate ● Copy of Social security card

Upcoming Events ACT Administration, September 14, 2019 North Atlanta College Fair, September 20, 2019 ACCUPLACER Administration, September 24, 2019 Fort Valley State University Site visit September 24, 2019 SAT Administration, Mays High School October 05, 2019 FAMU Recruitment, October 25, 2019 ACT Administration, October 26, 2019 SAT Administration, November 2, 2019 PROBE Fair, November 8, 2019 ASVAB Administration, November 8, 2019 College/Career Week, November 18 -22, 2019 Senior Investiture, November 22, 2019

Upcoming Events Continued…. SAT Administration, December 7, 2019 ACT Administration, December 14, 2019 ACT Administration, February 8, 2020 SAT Administration, March 14, 2020 ACT Administration, April 4, 2020 SAT Administration, May 2, 2020 SAT Administration, June 6, 2020

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