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Welcome
Class of
2018!
Sophomore Student &
Parent Night
Hosted by the NFHS Counseling Team
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North Forsyth High School
Counseling Team
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Tracey Winkler
Administrator
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Kathy Wigley
A, ESOL
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Whitney Adams
B – Da
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Josh Owens
De-Hi
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Sarah Kate Hampton
Ho-Mi
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Leigh Ann Strickland
Mo-Sc
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Kim Haynes
Se-Z
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Claire Nicholson
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Kim Grogan
Secretary
Registrar
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Graduation Requirements
(minimum)
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4 - English
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4 - Math
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4 - Science
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3 – Social Studies
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3 - Language/Career Tech/Fine Arts
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½ Health & ½ Personal Fitness
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4 - Additional Electives
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23 total credits
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Raider Academic Assistance
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We encourage parents to consistently check progress
via parent portal
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We encourage students to meet with teachers to discuss
their academic progress and develop a student success
plan
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Each department has a tutoring schedule for extra help
 Career Tech
 ELA
 Fine Arts
 Math
 PE & Health
 Science
 Social Studies
 World Language
+ Advisement with your counselor
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Raider Academic Assistance
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Peer Tutoring Center is on Wednesdays during Instructional
Focus.
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Please fill out this survey for more information. Students can also
get assistance from teachers during IF with a pre-arranged pass.
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The Raider Connection Center is also available for student
assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Media Center
from 4:00-5:00. Bus transportation is available.
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Click here to view our Student Support Brochure.
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Contact Julie Benvenuto, Student Support Specialist with any
questions about these programs.
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jbenvenuto@forsyth.k12.ga.us
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Course Selection for Junior Year
 On
level
 Advanced
 Move
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Placement (AP)
on When Ready/Dual Enrollment
Core classes/tech classes
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Junior Scheduling Options
Advanced
On -Level
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American Literature and
Composition
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Algebra II (All students must
have)
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Environmental Science, Earth
Systems, Chemistry, Physical
Science, physics
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US History
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AP American Lit. and Comp.
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Algebra II or higher (talk to
your counselor)
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AP Chemistry, AP Bio, AP
Environmental, AP Physics
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AP US History
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Language/CTAE/Fine Arts
Pathway
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Electives
Language/CTAE/Fine Arts
Pathway
Electives
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AP Classes
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Teacher recommendation
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Waive in or out
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Extra quality point on cumulative GPA
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AP classes are an excellent way to try more college prep
courses.
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We offer 20 AP courses—surely one of them peaks your
interest! 
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Should I try an AP class? Next
year? Senior year?
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Consider current grades/study habits
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Consider strengths/interests
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How busy are you?
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Talk with current teachers and students
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Can I get into college without AP?
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Benefit of AP is learning how to study
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Join us for our AP Information Night on Jan. 27th at
6:30pm in the cafeteria!
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AP Options to Consider…
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AP Literature/Composition
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AP Government/Politics
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AP American Lit
Language/Composition
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AP Psychology
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AP Biology
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AP Chemistry
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AP Environmental Science
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AP Physics 1
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AP Computer Science
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AP Spanish Language
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AP Studio 3D: Design Portfolio
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AP Studio: Drawing Portfolio
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AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Human Geography
AP World History
AP US History
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
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Raider Pathways
Advanced Academic Pathways
Fine Arts Pathways
World Language Pathways
Career Tech Pathways
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Students are encouraged to complete a pathway.
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A sequence of 3 or 4 courses is needed to be a “Pathway
Completer.”
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Students can complete more than one pathway.
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Some pathways require an End of Pathway Assessment.
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Advanced Academic Pathways
English, Math, Science
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Earn 4 required credits
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1 credit needs to be AP/IB/MOWR
Earn 2 sequential credits in a world language
Social Studies
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Earn 3 required credits
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1 credit needs to be AP/IB/MOWR
Earn 2 sequential credits in a world language
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Fine Arts Pathways
Music
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Earn 3 Band credits or 3 Chorus credits
Drama
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Earn 3 Acting, Tech Theatre, or Musical Theatre credits
Visual Arts
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Earn 3 Visual Arts, Drawing, Painting, Photography, or
Ceramics credits
Journalism
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Earn 3 Journalism credits (Yearbook or Newspaper)
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World Language Pathways
 Spanish
 French
 Russian
 German
 Latin
 Earn
3 credits in the
same World Language
 AP/MOWR
count
can also
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Career Tech Pathways
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Agriculture Leadership in
Horticulture
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Information Support and
Service
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Audio-Video Technology
and Film
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Marketing and
Management
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Computer Science
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Food and Nutrition
Sports and Entertainment
Marketing
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Teaching as a Profession
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Marine Corps - JROTC
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Engineering and
Technology
Healthcare – Sports
Medicine
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Move On When Ready
(MOWR~Dual Enrollment)
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Provides opportunities to earn credit at BOTH at the high
school and at the postsecondary institution
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Attend class on college campus
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Shorten the amount of time to earn a degree
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Paid for by MOWR funds that do not count toward HOPE
hours
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1 Extra Quality point added to Cumulative GPA, .5 for HOPE
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Must apply to the college and meet admission requirements
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Interested? Ask your counselor for more information.
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UNG—Cumming MOWR Program
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High School Required Core GPA of 3.25
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480 Critical Reading and 440 Math on the SAT with at least a
combined 970, OR 20 English and 18 Mathematics on the
ACT with composite score of at least 20
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MOWR funds pay for tuition/fees/books
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You will pay any course-specific fees, such as lab fees.
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Preferred Deadline May 1st and Final Deadline is July 1st
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UNG – Cumming Campus Informational Night January 26th
or 28th at 6pm
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Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment
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Earn CTAE course credit and Technical Certificate or
Associate Degree
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Graduate from high school with employable skill and
certification
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Students do NOT need the SAT or ACT but must take the Compass
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MOWR funds pay for tuition/fees/books
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Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment Information Night: Feb. 3, 2016 at
6pm at Lanier Technical College/Forsyth Conference Center
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Lanier Tech Tentative Course
Offerings
Forsyth Campus
Dawson Campus
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Nurse Assisting
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Nurse Assisting
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Criminal Justice
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Welding
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Design and Media Production
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Shampoo Tech (Cosmetology)
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Interior Design
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Residential Wiring
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Horticulture
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Design and Media Production
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Child Development
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Automotive
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Accounting
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PC and Network Tech
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PSAT
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Qualifying exam if taken as a Junior for National Merit
Scholar Program
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Juniors must register and pay to take the PSAT.
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The PSAT will be administered at NFHS.
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Registration will take place at school in early September.
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Look for free PSAT Study Guides.
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Great way to preview the new SAT
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You will receive a detailed score report that analyzes your
strengths and areas of growth.
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Postsecondary Planning
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Career Interest Surveys, job shadowing
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Check for schools that have program in area of interest
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Visit campuses
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Talk with admission reps at lunch
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Check admission requirements and freshmen class stats
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Begin test preparation (Which test is required?)
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Choose courses based on goals for the future (Rigor vs. GPA)
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College websites
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Post Secondary Planning
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/colle
ge-search
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*SAT scores below are based on “old” SAT test
School
GPA
SAT
ACT
UGA
3.81-4.06
1810-2060
27-31
Georgia Tech
A average
2060-2250
30-33
Emory
3.7-3.97
2020-2260
30-34
Mercer
3.81
1210
28
UNG (4 year)
3.63
1117
24
Kennesaw State
3.22
1070
22
GCSU
3.26-3.37
1100-1240
23-27
Georgia Southern
3.24
1113
24
Georgia State
3.34
1053
22
Valdosta State
3.15
1050
22
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(Grade Point Average)
HOPE/Core GPA vs. Cumulative GPA
 HOPE/CORE:
Only counts courses from these
areas
 English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign
Language
 Cumulative:
 Counts
all courses
 Determines class rank
 Determines “Honor Graduate” status
 Prints on transcript
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Financial Planning
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Determine the cost of a college
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Don't let the cost of a particular college keep you from applying
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Investigate all resources for funding
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Resources
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gradnation.org/learn/dollars-college-toolkit
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www.fastweb.com
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studentaid.ed.gov
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NFHS Counseling Website
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Financial Planning
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HOPE Program
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College Scholarships
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Local Scholarships
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National Merit Scholarships
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Government Financial Aid – Loans, Grants
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NFHS Scholarship page
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**Financial Aid Info Night next fall**
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HOPE Program
Hope Scholarship
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3.0 Core GPA (English,
Math, Science, Social
Studies, World Language)
Rigor Requirements
Covers a portion of
standard tuition for
public and some private
institutions
For a tuition award chart
visit
www.gacollege411.org
Zell Miller Scholarship
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3.7 Core GPA
Rigor Requirements
Test Component – (no
super score)
 1200 SAT combined
score (Critical Reading
& Math)
 26 ACT composite
score
Covers Full Standard
Tuition
For a tuition award chart
visit
www.gacollege411.org
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HOPE Rigor Requirements
The class of 2018 must pass four (4) courses from the
approved list.
 Math
Examples: Algebra II, Pre calculus, AMDM
 Science
Examples: Chemistry, Physics, Human
Anatomy, Forensic Science
 Language
examples: Spanish II, French II, German
II, Russian II, Latin II, or higher
 Any
 For
AP or dual enrollment core course
a complete list visit www.gacollege411.org
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High School GPA and/or test scores
are not considered
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Must be enrolled in a certificate or
diploma program at a technical
school
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Pays a portion of standard tuition
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Students enrolled in an approved
program may receive the SIWDG
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Strategic Industries Work Force
Development Grant
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Examples: Commercial Truck Driving,
PC and Network Repair Tech, Heavy
Diesel Service Technician, Welding,
Pharmacy Assistant, among many
others
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What’s the next step?
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Breathe—everything will be okay 
2.
Keep your grades up.
3.
Ask for help when you need it.
4.
Consider rigorous courses for next year.
5.
Get involved in extracurricular activities--sports,
volunteering, clubs, plays, etc.
6.
Have a open mind—the next two years will fly by!
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Ways We Communicate:
 NFHS
School Messenger (update portal info if not
receiving communication from school)
 NFHS
Facebook/Twitter
 Counseling Webpage
– tonight’s presentation is
located on our website under “Sophomore News”
tab
 ItsLearning
 School Video
 Follow
Announcements
us on Twitter @NFHSCounseling
 Call/Email/Appt. Slip
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Questions?