FRESHMEN ADVISEMENT 2010-11
COUNSELORS
Counselors are assigned based on the student’s last name:
Caseload
Counselor
A-De
Samiah Garcia
Dh-Ka
Jamie D. Brown
Ke-Mc
Renee Ferrerio (Department Chair of Counseling)
Me-Sc
Allison Leja
Se-Z
Steve Creel
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Language/Fine Art/CTAE
Health/Personal Fitness
Electives
Total
UNITS
4
4
4
3
3
1
4
23 Units
TEST INFORMATION
Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) www.doe.k12.ga.us
Students must pass all portions in order to graduate from a Georgia high school and participate in the graduation
ceremony*.
GHSGT Test Schedule:
September 29 Writing
March 21 Eng/Language Arts
March 23 Science
February 23
Writing Retest
March 22 Mathematics
March 24 Social Studies
*The only exception to the rule would be granted by the Georgia DOE via a variance or a waiver and are difficult to
obtain due to a long checklist of requirements.
**This may or may not be applicable to the class of 2014. State is looking at using EOCT as the
“Graduation Test” and in that case it may start counting as 25% of the grade.
End of Course Tests (EOCTs) http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/eoct.asp
 Students must complete EOCT in Integrated Advanced Algebra, Integrated Geometry, US History,
Economics, Ninth Grade Lit and Comp, American Lit and Comp, Biology, and Physical Science.
 The EOCT score counts as the final exam, which is 15% of a student’s grade in the course for the semester in
which the course is taken (EOCT is 15% of the grade so after it is averaged in, the grade must be 70 or above
to receive credit for the course and pass the course)
PSAT http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
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Measures the verbal reasoning, math problem-solving and writing skills that students have developed over the
course of their education. Students in Fulton County take the PSAT in grades 9-11
Results from the October testing will be given out during homeroom on January 19th. Princeton Review will
also be holding an hour long PSAT Score Report Interpretation Session on January 19th at 7:00 PM in the
NHS Theatre. All parents and students are invited to attend.
CREDITS
Students must earn 5 credits by the start of the 2011/2012 school year to be in 10th grade. If a student does not have 5 credits then
the student is placed in a 9th grade homeroom.
WHAT IF I FAIL A COURSE?
FAILED COURSES CAN BE MADE UP THROUGH:
 SUMMER SCHOOL (MAXIMUM CREDITS THAT CAN BE MADE UP IS 1.0 CREDIT)
 ONLINE COURSES APPROVAL REQUIRED TO TAKE ONLINE COURSES
 IF MORE THAN 2 COURSES ARE FAILED THEN YOU WILL NOT BE PROMOTED TO 10TH GRADE AND IN
DANGER OF NOT GRADUATING WITH YOUR CLASS
HONOR POINTS
7 additional points are added at the end of each semester to passing grades in honors, AP, and joint enrollment / college courses.
NUMERIC AVERAGE
Fulton County calculates numeric averages by adding up all grades in classes and dividing by the total number of classes taken.
The numeric average is on a 100 point scale i.e. 87 out of 100. All grades included in this calculation – failed grades, summer
grades, online grades.
GEORGIA’S HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eligible students receive financial assistance covering tuition, HOPE-approved mandatory fees, and a book allowance at any
eligible Georgia public or private college, university, or public technical institute.
Qualifications:
 U.S. Citizen or an eligible non citizen
 High school graduate
 Legal resident of Georgia
 Valid Social Security Number
 3.0 GPA on all core course work from 9th to the end of 12th grade
A 3.0 GPA is calculated by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale
Conversion
Core Courses
A
90 to 100
4.0 Points
English
Math
B
80 to 89
3.0 Points
Science
C
70 to 79
2.0 Points
Social Science
World Language
F
0 to 69
0 Points
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting is added back in for AP courses only, not to exceed 4.0
Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING-AP
MANDATORY MEETING IF PLANNING ON TAKING AN AP COURSE NEXT YEAR
AP/Joint Enrollment Option Night – Thursday, January 27, 2011, 7:00 pm, NHS Theater
AP courses allow students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Most U.S. colleges and universities, and
institutions in more than 20 other countries, grant credit, advanced placement, or both, to students whose AP Exams meet their
requirements. To investigate a college’s AP Policy, visit www.collegeboard.com/ap/creditpolicy AP Exams are College Entrance
Examination Board (CEEB) sponsored tests, which many colleges give advanced standing and/or credit.
TYPICAL 10TH GRADE SCHEDULE
In considering the level of class to take…Take the highest level class where you can make A’s or B’s. Do not put yourself at
academic risk by over reaching just because it sounds good to take or your friends are taking this class. Be honest with
yourself. Listen to your teacher recommendation during registration. Protecting your Numeric Grade Average is most
important in high school. Take a balanced schedule. Elective classes are available for you to explore different areas which
may be lead to deciding what career you may want to pursue.
 10TH GRADE LITERATURE
 MATH
 CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE
 WORLD HISTORY
 WORLD LANGUAGE OR ELECTIVE
 PERSONAL FITNESS/ELECTIVE OR
YEAR LONG ELECTIVE
Course placement is based on meeting grade and/or pre-requisite requirements. See the Academic Catalog for specific
criteria.
COLLEGE ADMISSION STANDARDS
GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & World Language)
Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of your courses throughout high
school, including your senior year. We highly recommend seniors take a minimum of 4 academics each semester. (For highly
selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each semester)
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted numeric average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service and sports can be particularly important to competitive
colleges
College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate your writing
ability and give the college more information about you. Please seek advice when writing an essay and make sure to proofread for
errors
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher recommendation two weeks before needed and counselor recommendation at least
two weeks prior to the school’s deadline
Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.
Interviews
FRESHMEN PROFILE
UGA
Middle 50% GPA
3.68-4.00
Middle 50% SAT
1800-2080
Middle 50% Act
27-31
GA Tech
Middle 50% GPA
3.72-4.06
Middle 50% SAT
1900-2130
Middle 50% Act
27-32
GA State
Middle 50% GPA
3.0-3.32
Middle 50% SAT
990-1080
Middle 50% ACT
21-23
HONOR CODE AND DISCIPLINE
If a college or scholarship program inquires about honor code violations or discipline, we are obligated to report this information.
Also, inquiries on a student's integrity may also be affected if the student has a documented out of school suspension or honor code
violation.. Acceptance to college is provisional and the colleges hold all of the rights. Colleges reserve the right to rescind admission
or put you on immediate probation.
COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES- NCAA
Students planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution must register with the NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net at the end of the junior year. Student will need to request their
transcript to be sent to NCAA as well. When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to the NCAA. Students and
parents are responsible for determining NCAA eligibility to Division I and Division II schools. It is not the counselor’s responsibility
to determine eligibility. ***Be aware that the NCAA may or may not approve courses taken through a non-traditional
format such as online, distance learning, correspondence, credit recovery, etc. Counselors and Graduation Coaches are
not responsible for researching or advising NCAA policies. It is up to the student and family to investigate NCAA
regulations as they pertain to non-traditional courses.
HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN YOUR CLASSES
 BE ORGANIZED- USE YOUR AGENDA
 DO YOUR HOMEWORK DAILY (ZEROES FOR NOT TURNING IN WORK LOWERS YOUR
GRADE TREMENDOUSLY)
 MAKE STUDYING EVERY DAY A PRIORITY- REVIEW CLASS NOTES DAILY
 ATTEND TEACHERS HELP SESSIONS
 IF NEED EXTRA HELP, ATTEND TAN HELP SESSIONS (EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL
IN ROOM 633)
 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING -SIGN UP TO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL PEER TUTOR
HELP YOU-FORM AVAILABLE TO FILL OUT IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE AND ON THE
COUNSELING WEBSITE
 ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR RECOVERY IF YOUR GRADE IS BELOW 74 (RECOVERY ENDS 2
WEEKS PRIOR TO FINALS)
 EVERY GRADE COUNTS- COLLEGES WILL LOOK AT GRADES FROM EACH SEMESTER
4 YEAR PLAN
NORTHVIEW H.S. FOUR YEAR PLAN
High School Diploma for the Class of 2012 & beyond - WORKSHEET
STUDENT’S NAME ___________________________________________________ 1 Semester Class = 0.5 unit of credit
Grade Credit
MIDDLE SCHOOLCREDIT(HS credit earned in MS):
Earned
First Semester
Grade
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
NINTH GRADE
Credit Earned Second Semester
Grade
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
TOTAL
TENTH GRADE
Credit Earned Second Semester
Grade
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Credit
Earned
TOTAL
ELEVENTH GRADE
Credit Earned Second Semester
Grade
Credit
Earned
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
TOTAL
First Semester
Grade
1.
2.
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6.
TOTAL
First Semester
Credit
Earned
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5.
6.
TOTAL
First Semester
Grade
Grade
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TOTAL
TWELTH GRADE
Credit Earned Second Semester
Grade
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6.
TOTAL
TOTAL
Summer School, Online, other ________
TOTAL (23 units required to graduate):
Credit
Earned