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As a 9th grader ……. I wish……VIDEO
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Jamie D. Brown
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Erica Waters
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Allison Rinehart
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Lori Stromie
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will. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
Reasons to see a counselor:
Struggling academically and need help coming up
with a plan
Questions about college/career planning
Questions about four year plan for graduation
Help with personal issues
Just want to meet your counselor! 
PARENTS….we want to partner with you as well and encourage
you to make an appointment with us if the need arises!
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
If you are planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university you
must take a minimum of 2 credits in the same world language
TOTAL 23 Credits
TESTING REQURIEMENTS:
Students are required to pass courses associated
with the EOCT, with the EOCT contributing 20%
of the final grade; students are not required to pass
the actual EOCT to satisfy the requirement.
Must pass the GHSGWT to be eligible for a
diploma during Junior year
**(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
10th Lit Comp. or Honor 10th Lit Comp.
Env. Science, Earth Science Chemistry, Honors Chemistry
World History , AP World History
Analytical Geometry, Accelerated Analytical Geometry,
Accelerated Math III, Math Support (elective)
WORLD LANGUAGE or ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ENGLISH
SCIENCE
HISTORY
MATH
When considering the level of classes to take, consider the highest level class in which
you believe you can make an A’s or B’s. Do not put yourself at academic risk by overextending yourself. Don’t worry about what your friends are taking or if you heard a
college needs AP classes. Be honest with yourself. Listen to your teacher’s
recommendation during pre-registration. Being properly placed is the most important
aspect of success in high school. WE recommend that you balance your schedule with
your life!
 Courses in a selected pathway
Enhance the educational experience
Provide skills/insight for future careers/jobs
Allows for self exploration
**Fine Art/Technology Pathway
Completion of three courses in one of the areas: Culinary Arts, Family Consumer
Science, Cosmetology, Engineering, Marketing, Business, Computer Science
Technology, Communication Technology, Fine Art
**Advanced Academic Pathway
Completion of either three or four courses in one of the content areas with one of
those courses being an Advanced Placement Class: English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, and/or World Language
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%
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
 How many credits are required to be in the 10th grade?
5 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2014/2015 school year for
you to be in the 10th grade.
 How many credits are required to be in the 11th grade?
11 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2015/2016 school year for
you to be in the 11th grade.
 How many credits are required to be in the 12th grade?
17 credits need to be earned by the start of the 2016/2017 school year
for you to be in the 12th grade.
Failed courses can be made up through:
Summer School (FCS Math Academy and/or Forsyth
Academy) $
Accredited on-line programs ex. (GVS, BYU,
American School)$
APEX Recovery Program at WFHS
(not guaranteed as priority given by grade level)
**an F earned in a course will always be averaged into a
GPA and will always be posted to the transcript**
Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school
Be registered for Selective Service (males only)
Meet Georgia residency requirements
3.0 CORE GPA (all academic courses only)
Eng., Math, Science, Social Studies,
For. Lang.
Meet Academic Rigor requirements: (Class of 2017)
Must receive credit in at least FOUR advanced courses:
Math III or higher, Chemistry, Physics or higher, AP courses in
core subjects, ACCEL , and Advanced World Language.
*******
AP quality pts. (only .50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0)
 Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia Student Finance
Commission, and not by WFHS or Forsyth Co. Schools.
HOPE GPA is not rounded up, so 2.99 does not qualify.
Covers a percentage % 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.
Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds)
Requirements:
 Must meet all the requirements to be eligible
for the HOPE Scholarship, plus:
Core GPA of 3.70
1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test
administration or a 26 composite on
the ACT
Graduated from an eligible high school as the
valedictorian or salutatorian
**Did you know that if you graduate from high school
with less than a 3.0 GPA, you could still earn HOPE
once you enroll in college?
At 30, 60, or 90 hours, if a once ineligible student
earns a 3.0+, they become HOPE eligible.
**This does not apply to Zell Miller. Students have to
be eligible for Zell Miller upon graduating from high
school, to receive the award at any point in college.
Pays a percentage of tuition at all
Georgia Technical Colleges
Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school
NO GPA requirement
Technical College System (based on 12 hours)
$1,500 (HOPE) and $2040 (Zell)
 HOPE
Scholarship (Enrolled Full-Time)
$3,708 per year award
ZELL MILLER (Enrolled Full-Time)
$4,000 per year award
View your HOPE average and Rigor Requirements
(summer of 10th grade)
HOPE Rigor Requirements (listed on GA College411)
http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_List.pdf
Go to www.gacollege411.org and login to your account.
Click on “Your HOPE GPA”
For Additional Information on HOPE
Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org
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.eligibilitycenter.org
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
Counselors are neither responsible nor allowed
to determine eligibility
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.
GOAL: SELF ADVOCACY
******Find the right balance******
Making certain they have a conducive study environment
 ITS Learning
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
Every student is different……. Getting involved at
your school will contribute to academic success.
There are over 75 different clubs/organizations.
FIND SOMEWHERE TO MAKE A DIFFERNCE!
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4155 Drew Road
Cumming GA 30040
770-888-3470
www.westforsythhigh school.com
CEEB Code: 110929
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