PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Sprayberry High School
Junior Parent Night
September 24, 2013
ASCA Standards: A:B1, A:B2, C:B1, PS:B1
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
• John Kelly- Principal
• Kerri McDougal, Assistant Principal, Alpha A-C
• Kim Wilcox, Assistant Principal, Alpha D-I
• Leigh Graham, Assistant Principal, Alpha J-M
• Richmond Parker, Assistant Principal, Alpha N-R
• Joe Sharp, Assistant Principal, Alpha S-Z
SPRAYBERRY COUNSELING TEAM
• Tina Harwood, Alpha A-D tina.harwood@cobbk12.org
• Gayle DuPre, Alpha E-Kg gayle.dupree@cobbk12.org
• Travis, Schmid, Alpha Kh-Rh travis.schmid@cobbk12.org
• Rebecca Irwin, Alpha Ri-Z rebecca.irwin@cobbk12.org
• Jonathan Tabb, School Social Worker, Area Truancy Officer
• Terri Robbins, Counseling Clerk
• Rachelle Denison, Counseling Clerk
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Sprayberry High School
Counseling program is to assist students in
overcoming barriers that impede learning through a
focus on academic, personal/social and career
development so they are successful in school and
are prepared to become responsible members of
society.
WELCOME TO JUNIOR YEAR –
CLASS OF 2015
• Exciting year
• Assess progress towards graduation
• Explore – Post Secondary Options
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- College- Technical College – Trade School- Military - Direct to Work
• Important year for GRADES
PARENTVUE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
4 Credits of Science
3 Credits of Social Studies
3 Credits from CTAE/Foreign Language/or Fine Arts
1 Credit of Health and Personal Fitness (.5 credit in each)
4 Elective Credits
23 Credits for Graduation
Pass one End of Course Test (EOCT) in each of the four content areas OR pass the corresponding subject test of
the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT). The EOCT counts 15% of the course grade. Students must
also pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT).
TRANSCRIPT & STATUS REPORT
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE FOR
GEORGIA SCHOOLS
• Graduation requirements are set forth by Georgia’s
Board of Regents which establishes the admissions
requirements for Georgia’s colleges and universities.
• Students should check the admissions requirements of
the particular college they wish to attend
• For example, the University of South Carolina requires
a Fine Art credit
OVER 30 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ARE PART
OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND ARE ELIGIBLE
TO RECEIVE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS
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TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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Many throughout the State
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ALL students are eligible for the HOPE Grant
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The HOPE Grant has no GPA requirement for high school graduation
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But will have regular interval check points, just like the HOPE Scholarship, to maintain
HOPE Grant students will need a 2.0 GPA
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For further details please visit the
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Georgia Student Finance Commission at
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www.gsfc.org/
HOW TO CHOOSE COLLEGES
• Select 5
• (2) REACH:
• (2) RANGE: 50/50
• (1) SAFETY
• Points to Consider
• Admission Requirements
• Student Life
• Instruction
• Financial Aid
• College Atmosphere
COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS
ACT
SAT
Compass
SAT II Subject Area
ASVAB
WHICH ONE?!?!?
ACT
American College Assessment (ACT)
•Measures classroom achievement (knowledge) in four broad content
areas as well as the ability to reason and to apply problem-solving skills
•Four content areas: English, Math Science, Reading
•Mathematics section contains pre-algebra, elementary algebra,
intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and
trigonometry
•No guessing penalty and all multiple choice
•Four sub scores with a composite score ranging up to 36 points
•The writing test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a
short essay.
•Visit www.act.org for more information
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
•Measures academic aptitude (critical thinking) in terms of verbal and mathematical
reasoning and the ability to recognize standard written English
•Verbal section contains antonyms, analogies, sentence completion and reading
comprehension in various subject areas
•Mathematics section contains arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and logic and
operations
•Guessing penalty
•800 possible points for the verbal section
•800 possible points for the math section
•800 possible points for the writing section
•Visit www.collegeboard.com for more information. The Star Student of each high
school is the senior who has the highest SAT taken in one sitting by November of the
year preceding their graduation.
TEST PREPARATION RESOURCES
• We recommend students take both the SAT and ACT
and that they take each test twice.
• www.Gacollege411 offers free practice assessments for
ACT, SAT, and Compass Tests
• www.collegeboard.com to practice online for the SAT
• www.act.org to practice online for the ACT
ADMISSIONS TESTS CONTINUED
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COMPASS – placement tests for Technical College admission – register directly at the
technical college you choose to apply to.
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SAT Subject area tests – for a small group of top students applying to America’s very best
colleges and universities, Harvard, Stanford, Georgetown, among others
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Learn more at www.Collegboard.com
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ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, most widely given test in the United
States. It combines a multiple-aptitude test with an interest self-assessment a wide range
of career exploration tools
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Learn more at www.asvabprogram.com/
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FEE WAIVERS – if you are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch, you qualify to receive 2
fee waivers for the ACT and SAT, 4 in total. Have your student stop by and pick up a fee
waiver application from our clerk, Ms. Denison.
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Not a fan of standardized tests? Check out www.Fairtest.org for a growing list of colleges
that do not require the ACT or SAT.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
• Eligibility is reported by Social Security number.
• Students must apply for HOPE.
www.GAcollege411.org
DUAL ENROLLMENT
• Allows students to take college courses in lieu of high
school courses. The courses provide dual credit—
fulfilling graduation requirements as well as credits
toward a college degree.
COLLEGE CREDIT NOW SUMMIT
For: Parents of 10 th & 11th Grade students
October 29 th from 6:30 until 8:40 at the North Metro Campus of Chat Tech College
Presenting colleges will include: KSU, Georgia Highlands, Southern PolyTechnic, Chat Tech
Please keep in mind that some schools, like Kennesaw State University, require Dual
Enrollment students to have taken the SAT/ACT. KSU’s application deadline is January
15th, so be sure to sign up the SAT/ACT before the January deadline.
COLLEGE FAIRS
100 Black Men of Atlanta 2013 College Fair is Saturday, October
5th, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Georgia World Congress
Center (GWCC) – Building C-4 (off of Northside Drive in
Atlanta).
Turner Chapel AME Education Ministry College Fair is Sat. Oct. 26,
2012 from Noon-3 pm, at the Chapel in Marietta
East Cobb Area High Schools will host a spring semester College
Fair at Wheeler High School on March 18, 2014.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
At Sprayberry High School
In November
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
• www.fastweb.com
• SHS Counseling Blog
• Other area high school websites
• Colleges & Universities
• GAcollege411.org
TO GO PACKET
• Save The Date - Financial Aid Night
• 2013 College Profile Sheet
• Paying For College –Student Loan and Financial Aid
• College Test Prep
• College Planning Checklist
FINAL THOUGHTS
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This PowerPoint is available on the Sprayberry Counseling website.
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Please check the Counseling blog for the latest information throughout the year.
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If you feel you need an individual appointment with your student’s counselor, sign up
sheets are available outside the doors.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY
CLICKING THE LINK BELOW.
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