North Atlanta H.S.
Junior Guidance Night
Welcome Warriors !!!!!
MR. CURTIS DOUGLASS, PRINCIPAL
D R . A N G E L A M I T C H E L L , 1 1 TH G R A D E A S S I S T A N T
PRINCIPAL
M R S . D E E W I L L I A M S , 1 1 TH G R A D E C O U N S E L O R
MS. MIKALA BUSH, COLLEGE ADVISOR
MS. CASSANDRA JONES, GRADUATION COACH
AGENDA
 Welcome- Dr. Mitchell
 Counselor Updates- Mrs. Williams
 MOWR/Dual Enrollment Experience- Class of
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2017 Students
Virtual Learning- Ms. Jones
College Advisement- Mrs. Bush
Test Prep- Applerouth
Academic Focus and Remarks- Dr. Mitchell
INDEX CARD Q&A
COHORT 2017 DATA
• Current Class Size- 432
• New Registrations since August- 53 (12.2%)
• Students off track for graduation- 80 (18.5%)
• Students enrolled in the IB Programme- 159 (36.8%)
• Student NOT in IB- 273 (63.1%)
• Students in Dual Enrollment- 3 (0.69%)
• Students Graduating Early- 5 (1.1%)
• Number of Counselors for Class of 2017-
1
Junior Theme 2015-2016
PARENT CONFERENCES
11th Grade Parent Conferences are held on 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of Every Month at 4 p.m. in the cafeteria.
These conferences are reserved for parents that need
to meet with three or more teachers. Individual
conferences should be arranged directly with the
teacher by the parent. Please email counselor to set
up a conference.
Counselor Info
 Email Address
dlwilliams@atlanta.k12.ga.us
• Phone Number
404-802-4734
• Student Text Message Group
Text to 81010, Put @nahscla as message
Graduation Requirements Re-visited:
Graduation Requirements
(Atlanta Public Schools)
Areas of Study:
Units Required
English/Language Arts
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Social Studies
3½
Modern Language/Latin
2
CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang.
1
Health and Physical Education
1½
Community Service
½
Electives ( 2units related to thematic pathway)
3½
Total Units (Minimum)
24
Continue to Pursue Extracurricular and
Community Activities
 Intramural Sports
 Leadership Organizations
 Subject Discipline Area Organizations
 Community Projects
 Academic Competitions
POSTSECONDARY PLANNING
Two and Four Year
Colleges/Universities
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Admission Requirements
Curriculum
Quality of education
Size
Location
Campus Life
Campus Security
Athletics
Housing / Resources
Retention and graduation rates
Cost
Armed Services / Military
(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, Coast Guard & National
Guard)
Receive training in specific skills
Educational benefits
DID YOU KNOW………
115
There are currently
students in the Class of 2017
with a 90+ (3.5 and above)
G.P.A!!!!!!
The college selection process is
based upon self reflection…
THE BEST COLLEGE CHOICES
ARE MADE WHEN STUDENTS
KNOW THEMSELVES
WELL…THEIR STRENGTHS,
GOALS, AND
PERSONALITY TYPE.
Upcoming Dates
 New Redesigned PSAT/NMSQT - Wednesday 10-14
• ASVAB Testing- Thursday 10-29
• College and Career Motivation Week- Mon 11-16 through Fri 11-
20 (Activities TBA)
• Dual Enrollment Interest Day- Tuesday 11-17
• SAT Exams- www.collegeboard.org
• ACT Exams- www.act.org
ASVAB Test on 10-29 (B-Day)
The ASVAB Program is aimed at students in the 11th
and 12th grades, as well as students in postsecondary
schools. Results of the aptitude test and the
interest inventory enable students to evaluate their
skills, estimate their performance in academic and
vocational endeavors, and identify potentially
satisfying careers. The ASVAB test has been recognized
as an important component in career counseling.
MOWR/DUAL ENROLLMENT
 Move On When Ready (MOWR) is Georgia’s new dual
enrollment program that allows high school students to earn
college credit while working on their high school diploma. The
new law streamlines the existing dual enrollment options
(Move On When Ready, Accel and HOPE Grant) into one
program with one funding source. By consolidating the
existing programs into a single program, it will be easier for
students and parents to navigate and take advantage of the
available options to enroll in college courses while still in high
school. The new MOWR program includes provisions to help
remove some of the financial barriers that may prevent
students from participating in a dual enrollment program.
 Visit www.gacollege411.org for more information.
MOWR/DUAL ENROLLMENT
EXPERIENCE
MANI SUN- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
KATY CALLAGHAN- GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
ISABELLA LORUSSO- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
VIRTUAL LEARNING
Ms. Mechelle Jones
Graduation Coach
camjones@atlanta.k12.ga.us
(404) 802-4711
Atlanta Virtual Academy Overview
 The Instructional Technology department of Atlanta Public Schools is
pleased to offer students grades 7 -12 the opportunity to take courses
online while enrolled in their current home school.
 Courses offered teacher-led online courses that allow students a way to
earn credit towards graduation. Students are eligible to take any course
offered, however all courses must be approved by a local school
counselor or designee prior to enrollment. Students can take courses
for the first time and for credit recovery. AVA programs are designed to
allow students and their families flexible learning options to meet their
educational needs. By providing more opportunities to achieve
educational success, the Atlanta Virtual Academy is looking to change
the outcome for many and provide a means to better, brighter futures
for APS students. Learning that takes place "Any Time...Any Place...Any
Device”.
What AVA Offers
 Credit Recovery
Credit recovery is an alternative way for students to
repeat a failed course that is needed for high school
graduation. Upon successful completion of all
assigned modules, students are awarded credit for
the course.
Although students can work anytime, any place, and
in any space, schools must also provide a place for
students to work and receive academic assistance.
What AVA Offers
 AVA Achieve
AVA Achieve is for students who are taking a course in
AVA for the first time, or who have scored a grade of
59% or below and need to retake the course. This
option is also for students who failed the course, but
passed the EOCT. This is a great option for students
who also want to get ahead.
What AVA Offers
 AVA Advanced Path
ACCELERATION FOR HONORS OR GIFTED
STUDENTS, & ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
For example, a Freshmen can take their required
courses and one additional course on their own time
beyond the regular school day.
ACT/SAT Prep Courses
COLLEGE ADVISOR
Ms. Mikala Bush,
College Advisor
My Role
 One-on-One Appointments
 Testing Registration and Fee Waivers
 “First Fridays”
 Website: nahscollege.org
 “Events”
 “Contact”
 College-Related Events
 College Application and Essay Seminar – view on
nahscollege.org
 Financial Aid Night – October 19th at 6:00pm
 College Essay Workshops – TBA
My Role
 Junior English Classes and Advisement Period
 College Visits
 Weekend Bus Trips
 Campus Tours
 UGA
 Georgia College and State University
 Life University
What College is Right For You?
College Match and Fit
Match
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GPA
Test Scores
Rigor of Courses
Academic Program
(Optional)
Fit
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Geographic Location
Urban vs. Rural
Population Size
Student Life
Personal Support Groups
What College is Right For You?
Parent Involvement
 Campus Tours
 Tour of the campus and information sessions about
admissions
 Open Houses
 Campus tour, information sessions about admissions and
information on academic departments
 Preview Days
 Campus Tour, visit residence and dining halls, learn about
campus life.
Testing
 There will be a new SAT starting in March 2016
 Back to a 400-1600
 No penalty for wrong answer
 3 hour test + 50 min optional essay
 Writing is scored separately but is NOT necessarily optional
 No Sentence Completions
 Word Problems in the Math Section
 Juniors should start testing in December
 Dual Enrollment
 Current SAT preference
Testing
 Free Practice Test at North Atlanta: October 10th
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from 9am-1pm
Khan Academy
Atlanta Virtual Academy
C2Educate
Kaplan
Princeton Review
ACTstudent.org
ACT and SAT iPhone app
Contact Information
 Email: nahscollege@gmail.com
 Phone: (404)-802-4720
 Pubbing: Warrior Weekly, NAHS App, Facebook,
Announcements, Remind101, nahscollege.org
 Social Media
 Twitter: nahs_college
 Snapchat: nahscollege
Test Prep
AppleRouth
ACADEMIC FOCUS
Dr. Angela Mitchell,
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11 Grade Assistant
Principal