FRESHMEN ADVISEMENT
Class of 2015
NHS Counseling Department Mission
Statement
The Northview Counseling Department
works with all stakeholders to help
students to become productive
members of society who accept
responsibility for their actions. In this
we strive to create a safe,
personalized, and supportive
environment that fosters tolerance and
respect.
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Northview High School – Counselors
Students are assigned to counselors according to their last name:
Counselor
Student Caseload
Samiah Garcia
(A – De)
Jamie D. Brown
(Dh – Ka)
Renee Ferrerio, Dept Chair
(Ke – Mc)
Allison Leja
(Me- Sc)
Steve Creel
(Se – Z)
Graduation Requirements
Requirements
Credits
Language Arts
4
Mathematics
4
Social Studies
3
Science
4
Health/Personal Fitness
1
W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE
3
Electives
4
Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university
must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.
Math Changes
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Fulton County has gone to a blended
approach with math. In order to graduate
a student must take and pass the
following four on-level math classes
1: GPS Algebra
2: GPS Geometry
3: GPS Advanced Algebra
4: GPS Pre Calculus
Math Changes
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OR the student must take and pass the following
four Accelerated Math classes:
1. GPS Accelerated Algebra Honors
2. GPS Accelerated Geometry Honors
3. GPS Accelerated Pre Calculus Honors
4. AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Statistics
If you are in Accelerated Math, you will need to
take AP Calc AB/BC or Statistics to graduate.
GHSGT/EOCT Transition
The process of phasing-out the GHSGT
begins in 2011–2012
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To earn a high school diploma, students entering 9th
grade for the first time during the 2011-2012 school
year and beyond will be required to pass the EOCT
course. They must take the EOCT and it will count
as 20% of the course grade.
GHSGT/EOCT Transition
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Students who enter grade 9 for the first
time in SY2011 -2012 or after
• Must pass the GHSWT to be
eligible for diploma
• Are not required to take or pass
GHSGT ( test not administered)
• Are required to pass courses*
associated with EOCT, with EOCT
contributing 20% to course grade
• Are not required to pass EOCT
*In science, students may take Physical Science or Physics (no
EOCT for Physics).
Credits and Honor/AP Points
Credits
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How many credits are required to be in the 10th grade?
5 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2012/2013 school year for
you to be in the 10th grade.
If a student does not have 5 credits then the student remains in a 9th
grade homeroom.
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How many credits are required to be in the 11th grade?
11 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2013/2014 school year
for you to be in the 11th grade.
Honor/AP Points
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Which courses receive honor points?
7 additional points are added at the end of each
semester to passing grades in honors, AP, and joint
enrollment / college courses.
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
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PLATO RECOVERY PROGRAM
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
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…
Failed courses remain on the transcript even after retaking the course
Fulton County adds 7 points to the final passing grade for each
Honors, AP, and college course taken; shown on transcript
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Sample Transcript
A Word on Grade Point Average (GPA)
High School GPA is calculated by the postsecondary institution not
the high school (Fulton County does not calculate)
College GPA is different than the Fulton County Numeric Average
Student should contact college to find how they calculate GPA
Most colleges use this scale: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0
Most colleges only consider academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Foreign Language)
Some colleges may give additional points for Honors, AP, and College courses
Some colleges may take off the additional 7 points added for Honors, AP and
college courses
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship
Eligible students receive financial assistance covering partial or
full tuition
Qualifications
- U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Legal resident of Georgia
- Graduate of an eligible GA high school
- Valid Social Security #
Selective Service
Males must register with the Selective Service no later than 30
days before their 18th birthday.
HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met
www.sss.gov
HOPE GPA
A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing
grades, on a 4.0 scale and must pass at least 2 courses from a list of
academically rigorous courses
Conversion
A
90 to 100
4.0 Points
B
80 to 89
3.0 Points
C
70 to 79
2.0 Points
Core Courses
F
0 to 69
0 Points
English
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
Math
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE
Science
Social Science
World Language
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
Zell Miller Scholarship
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Major premise of the program is that a student
must meet all the requirements to be eligible for
the HOPE Scholarship, plus:
Graduate from an eligible high school with a
grade point average of at least a 3.7 as
calculated by GSFC and having received a score
of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score
and math score on a single administration of the
SAT or an ACT score of at least 26; or
Graduated from an eligible high school as the
valedictorian or salutatorian
Zell Miller Scholar Program
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A student must maintain a 3.3 grade point
average in college to maintain the Zell
Miller Scholar program.
If a student loses eligibility for the Zell
Miller Scholar program for any reason,
they may regain that eligibility one time.
They remain eligible for the HOPE
Scholarship provided the student’s GPA is
still a 3.0 or above.
HOPE
View your HOPE average
Go to www.gacollege411.org and create an account.
For Additional Information on HOPE
Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org
Advanced Placement - AP
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Program of college-level courses
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Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and
universities that annually receive AP Exam scores. Over 90% of 4year colleges in the U.S. provide credit and/or advanced
placement for qualifying scores
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Required to take the AP exam in May if passing course
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MANDATORY MEETING IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE AN AP
CLASS SOPHOMORE YEAR
AP Night – Thursday, January 26, 2012, 6:30 pm, NHS Theater
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 this level of class 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.
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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, and
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
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking during 11th grade year
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations and sports
can be particularly important to 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.
Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor is needed
Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer
experience, etc.
Interviews- May be required
Freshman Profile
GA. Tech.
UGA
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Middle 50%
GPA 3.63-4.00
Middle 50%
SAT 1750-2020
Middle 50%
ACT 27-31
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Middle 50%
GPA 3.76-4.07
Middle 50%
SAT 1940-2160
Middle 50%
ACT 28-32
GA State
 Middle 50%
GPA 3.2-3.7
 Middle 50%
SAT 1030-1200
 Middle 50%
ACT 22-27
General Resume
General Resume
General Resume
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.
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.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• 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
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
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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
TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL IN ROOM 541)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING -SIGN UP TO HAVE AN
INDIVIDUAL PEER TUTOR HELP YOU-FORM AVAILABLE TO FILL
OUT IN COUNSELING OFFICE
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
How and When to see a Counselor
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To see your counselor, please stop by the office
to fill out an appointment request slip. A
counselor will send for you within 48 hours
Reasons to see a counselor:
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Struggling Academically
Questions about college/career planning
Questions about four year plan for graduation
Guidance on dealing with academic issues
Guidance on dealing with personal issues
Just want to meet your counselor!!!! 
How and When to see a Counselor
COUNSELOR APPOINTMENT REQUEST
Print Legibly
Legal Name:______________________________________________________(________________) Grade: _____
Last
First
Middle
Student’s Email Address: _________________________________________ (If unable to meet, the counselor may email)
I would like an appointment with (check):
About (check all that apply):
 Mrs. Samiah Garcia
 Mr. Jamie D. Brown
 Ms. Renee Ferrerio
 Mrs. Allison Leja
 Mr. Steve Creel
(Dh – Ka)
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(Ke – Mc)
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(A – De)
(Se – Z)
 Ms. Angie Blanchard (Counseling Secretary)
 Ms. Cathy Boatwright (Records/Transcript)
Room #_________ Per________
Immediately
During Per _____
After Per_______
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(Me – Sc)
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Class Schedule
Academic Concerns
Online Courses/Programs
Summer School
College/Career Issues
Other ______________________________
Volunteer College & Career Center
Emergency (Danger to yourself, others, or someone.
See a member of the Northview Staff immediately!!
How and When to see a Counselor
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We are here to help you
Stop by before school, during lunch or
after school. (Parents need appointments)
If counselor is not available, fill out the
Counselor Appointment Form.
Emergency Danger to yourself,
others, or someone else is in danger.
See A Northview Staff IMMEDIATELYDO NOT FILL OUT THE APPOINTMENT
FORM
Q&A
 Please complete the 4 year plan at the back of your handout
 Complete the Survey and hand it back to counselor or teacher before
leaving
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any
employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity
or service.