Tracey Winkler
A – C ESOL
Jennifer Ciaccio
D – Hix
Maureen Wareham Ho – Me
Joanna Poynton
Mi – Sci
Allison Rinehart
Sco-Z
Claire Upchurch
Registrar
Lori Stromie
Counseling Secretary
Email/Phone/Meeting
HOPE Program Summary
HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements
University System of Georgia HS
Curriculum Requirements
College Planning for 9th & 10th Graders
Big Futures
Ranked 260 (Washington Post’s list of “America’s Best Schools”,
#10 in Georgia
AP Merit School (AP Stem Achievement School)
207 Advanced Placement Scholars
26 International AP Diploma Graduates
74% scored a 3-4-5 on AP Exams
656 AP participants
Avg. SAT 1,567…..Avg. ACT 23.2
85% accepted into post secondary training
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66% attending 4 yr. colleges/universities
16% attending 2 yr. college
3% attending technical college
Individual Counseling (Personal, Social)
Academic Counseling
College/Career
Support Academic Achievement
Intentional Guidance
Classroom Guidance
IF Lessons
Assemblies
Parent Information Programs
Normal Grading Scale:
AP Grading Scale:
90 -100
A
4.0
90- 100
A
5.0
80- 89
B
3.0
80 -89
B
4.0
70- 79
C
2.0
70 – 79
C
3.0
Report Card 9 weeks
Work Habits: 1: Does Not Meet, 2: Meets, 3: Exceeds
Responsibility
Participation
Assignment Completion
Interpersonal Skills
EOCT Courses (20% of final grade)
9th Lit/Comp
Biology
Coordinate Algebra/Accelerated Coordinate Algebra
Physical Science
Analytical Geometry or Accelerated Analytical Geometry
American Literature
US History
Economics
****EOCT Tests satisfy the GHSGT Testing Requirements****
Grading Weights
EOCT Courses:
Non-EOCT Courses:
75 % Summative
75 % Summative
25% Formative
25% Formative
Semester 1 = 40%
Semester 1 = 50%
Semester 2 = 40%
Semester2 = 50%
EOCT = 20%
4 English credits (9th Lit and Amer. Lit)
4 Math credits
4 Science credits (Biology, Physical Sci. or Physics)
3 Social Studies (W. Hist., US Hist., Gov/Econ)
3 Career/Fine Arts/For. Lang.
Health/Per. Fit
4 additional electives
TOTAL 23 Credits
3 Courses in a selected pathway
Enhance the educational experience
Provide skills/insight for future careers/jobs
Allows for self exploration
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Culinary Arts, Family Consumer Science, Cosmetology,
Engineering, Marketing, Business, Computer Science
Technology, Communication Technology, Fine Art, World
Language
10th Lit Comp. or Honor 10th Lit Comp.
Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Earth Systems,
Environmental Science
World Hist., Hon. World History, AP World Hist.
Analytical Geometry, Accelerated Analytical
Geometry, Math III
Math II Support (elective)
Foreign Language (Elective)
Elective
Elective
EOCT (20%)…pass EOCT courses (EOCT is 20% of
course grade)
GHSGT Writing Test (Junior year)
PSAT (9th, 10th, 11th)
Oct 17th
$ 14
FREE for 10th grade students
SAT/ACT (begin taking in winter/spring of Junior year)
AP Tests (May)
ASVAB (excellent personal/career interest inventory)
Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school
3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only)
Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies, For. Lang.
AP quality pts. (only .50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0)
Registered for the Selective Service
Meet Academic Rigor requirement:
Must receive credit in at least THREE advanced courses:
Math II or higher, Chemistry, Physics, AP courses in core
subjects, Advanced For. Language.
ACCEL or Dual Enroll. Univ. System Core Courses
Cover 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds)
Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the
type of institution you are attending. Students
attending Georgia public colleges receive a
HOPE Award amount based upon a per hour
rate at the institution he or she is attending.
Private Institutions:
Full time: $1,8oo per semester
Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements
Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds)
Core GPA of 3.70
1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test
administration or a 26 composite on
the ACT
Pays a percentage of tuition at all
Georgia Technical Colleges
Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school
NO GPA requirement
HOPE Scholarship (Enrolled Full-Time)
$3,600 per year award
ZELL MILLER (Enrolled Full-Time)
$4,000 per year award
Private School Equivalency Grant
$700.00 (no requirements)
Attend school …attendance is Key
ANGEL
Write down assignments (Agenda/Notebook)
Ask questions in class
Seek “EXTRA HELP” from the teacher
Read materials for understanding
Complete assignments on time
Complete assignments when absent
Study and prepare for class each night (weekends)
GOAL: SELF ADVOCACY
******Find the right balance******
Making certain they have a conducive study environment
Angel Calendars for each class
Student/Parent portal provided insight on progress,
h.w. completion, grades, summative/formative
Promote attending weekly help sessions
Encourage to ask questions in class
Continue to ask questions on your student’s day and
stay connected.......
Re-write or type class notes (simplify material)
Make Note Cards/Flash Cards (terms, vocab, formulas,
dates, places, events etc.)
Read notes into tape recorder (auditory)
Study buddy to quiz and go over material
Find a place free of distractions to study
Read for understanding (highlighter, notes/flash cards)
Use mnemonics/acronyms as a fun tool for
understanding
GACollege411 (www.gacollege411.org)
Bigfuture (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org)
Recommended for college
bound students
Wednesday, October 17th
Cost $14