WELCOME TO
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL!
English Learner Parent Workshop
Presenters:
Kristen Fowler --- ESOL Assistant Principal
Ernest Cantrell --- ESOL Lead Teacher
Cary Kennedy --- ESOL Counselor
Interpreters:
(Spanish) Joseph Ruiz --- ESOL Curriculum & Instruction
(Vietnamese) Hien Kamau – International Newcomers Center
(Korean) Eunsook Lee -- International Newcomers Center
AGENDA
1.
General Information
2.
High School Success
3.
Graduation Requirements/Post Secondary Options
4.
Questions & Answers
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Principal: Mr. Bo Ford
 Assistant Principals: Mr. Archie Berry, Dr. Kim Hamman, Mrs.
Kristen Fowler, Mrs. Lisa Harrison, Mr. Mark Kimbro, Mrs.
Malinda Martin, Ms. Kim Nichols, Dr. Russell Nicometi, Mrs. Jodi
Robinson, Ms. Demetria Williams
COUNSELORS
9th Grade:
A-L Dr. Joyce Ricks
M-Z Ms. Cary Kennedy---ESOL Counselor
(Cary_Kennedy@gwinnett.k12.ga.us / 678-344-6300
10th-12th Grade:
A-Dh
Ms. Stephanie Medlin
Di-I
Dr. Boone Benton
J-M
Dr. Varieta Benjamin
N-S
Dr. Stacy Dehnke
T-Z
Mrs. Kelly Byrd
School Information:
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Syllabus—Each teacher will provide one. It contains
information on grading, make up work, and teacher office
hours.
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My eClass--- All students have access to this program. It
contains all class postings, homework, and student grades.
(https://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/gcpslogin)
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Attendance ---Students are encouraged to come to school
on all school days. If your student misses school, please
send a note with them explaining the absence on the next
day. (Please sign the note)
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Discipline --- Minor infractions would be a Teacher
Detention of 30-minutes to 60 minutes after school. Any
further discipline issues would be referred to an Assistant
Principal.
HOW TO STAY INVOLVED
 Parent Portal - Registering a New Account:
1. Complete the Parent Portal form at school
2. Once you receive an email with a “token” (a series of numbers
and letters-see below) follow directions to complete your
registration.
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HOW TO STUDY IN HIGH SCHOOL
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Use the school agenda book to keep track of assignments and tests.
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Each day students should review material learned in class.
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If confused, the student should talk with their teacher after class and make an
appointment. (Teachers have different office hours—morning/afternoon/guided
study)
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Use flash cards to memorize terms.
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Use Google Translate to help understand material. Khan Academy has tutorials in
Spanish.
As a parent?
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Each teacher has can teach study skills specific to their subject.
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Parents can check Syllabus and also eClass.
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If a student continues to struggle they should discuss with Mr. Cantrell.
DRIVERS’ EDUCATION
http://www.brookwooddriversed.com/index.htm
Media Center
Opens daily at 6:30 a.m.
Open until 3:00 P.M. except Fridays closes at 2:30
P.M.
Certified assistance
35 computer workstations and 32 laptops
2 scanners; photocopier; color and B&W printers
12,250 books
Website: bhsmediacenter.weebly.com
Graduation Requirements
 HS Graduation - Credit Requirements
* 4 units of Language Arts
* 4 units of Math
* 4 units of Science
* 3 units of Social Studies
* 1 unit of Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health
* 3 elective units, any combination: Fine Arts, Tech Education
and/or Foreign Language (Foreign Language required for most college
admission)
* 4 units of Electives (any combination)
 Gwinnett County Testing requirement
 Science and Social Studies Gateway Test
See Ms. Kennedy if you have any
questions.
Four Year Plan
 Four Year Plan—Each freshman will complete a
version of a four year plan.
Grade Point Average
Numeric Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
Percent of all final semester averages.
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 74-79%
D= 70-73%
F= 69% and below
GPA on a 4.0 scale
A= 4 points
B= 3 points
C= 2 points
D= 1 point
F= 0 points
Grayson Tech
 Career Pathways Grayson HS of Technology Programs
* Biotechnology
* Commercial Photography
* Computer Network Systems and Support
* Culinary Arts
* Digital Media and Web Design
* Environmental Sciences
* Law Enforcement
* Music Recording
* Music Technology
* Television Broadcast
* Veterinarian Technology
* Advanced Engineering
* Sports Medicine
Students must have earned at least 11 units of credit to attend Grayson
HS and will need to provide your own transportation.
Maxwell
 Maxwell HS of Technology Programs
* Aircraft Flight Operations
* Auto Collision Repair
* Automotive Services
* Construction
* Cosmetology/Barbering
* Culinary Arts
* Early Childhood Education
* Electronics/Robotics
* Engineering, Drawing & Technology
* Graphic Communications and Design
* Healthcare Sciences-Nursing Career
* Interior Design
* Emergency Services, Medical Services
* Law and Justice
* Welding
Students must have earned at least 11 Units of Credit to attend Maxwell HS and
transportation is provided.
College Credit Now
 Move On When Ready (formerly called Dual Enrollment)
 An opportunity for students to receive high school and college credit
simultaneously, you earn 1 unit per semester in MOWR
 Students can take core classes and technical programs
 All Tuition, Fees, and Books are paid for by the DOE and there in no residency
requirement
 Dual Enrollment meeting is February 22 at 7PM in the Media Center
 Student and parent must attend together
 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
 You can test in the Spring and earn College Credit
 Your classroom teacher in that subject will sign you up during the registration
process
 Most AP classes have summer reading activities
 Ten Points will be added to your final grade
Post-Secondary Options
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4 year College/University: Public or Private
2 year College: Public or Private
Technical College
Military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard; Marines, Navy Service
Academies
 Work: Full time job; Apprenticeships; Specialized Training
 Many ESOL students choose to attend Georgia Gwinnett College, (GGC)
because this school accepts the COMPASS Placement test. This test is
more accommodating than the SAT and ACT. GGC accepts lower GPA’s
than other colleges.
WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?
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C- Core classes
R- Rank in class
I- Interests
T- Tests
E- Essays
R- Recommendations
I- Interviews
A- Academic GPA
*Do your research and make sure you meet the basic requirements for
admission.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS &
HIGH SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT
 Students who are active in High School Organizations, especially in
positions of leadership, will look better to college recruiters. Visit:
http://www.brookwoodhighschool.net/StudentActivities.aspx
for a listing of all BHS clubs.
 Consider having your student join The International Club, which is a
great way for students to meet and make friends with other
international students. The club offers tutoring, movies, parades,
monthly meetings, and fundraising! Meeting dates are advertised on
school announcements and are posted on the BHS web site.
WHAT COLLEGES CONSIDER
PRIMARY FACTORS
Additional Factors
QUALITY/RIGOR OF ACADEMIC
CLASSES
Extracurricular Activities
Essay(s)
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE/
GRADES
Letters of Recommendation
TEST SCORES
Demonstrated Interest
Adapted from collegeboard.com
High School Academic Record
Your high school academic record is one of the
most important factors in college admission.
Colleges will look at a few aspects:
Course selection- Challenge yourself with a
rigorous course load and high-level classes,
including AP or Honors courses
Grades-Every year counts, starting with freshman
year
GPA trends-Keep improving through every grade
(core GPA)
Class rank-Students are ranked by their numeric
GPA in Gwinnett County
COLLEGE CONSIDERATION
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Timeline
Admission Requirements
Cost: Tuition, Room & Board, Personal Spending
Size: Enrollment, Class Size, Campus Size
Location: Setting, Distance from Home, Urban, Rural
Academics: Majors, Programs & Services
Campus life —athletics, activities, housing
Graduation and retention rates
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Georgia 411 (https://www.gacollege411.org)
www.gacollege411.org
www.GACOLLEGE411.org
www.gacollege411.org
Click here
Career Cruising
Careercruising.com
Career Interest Inventory
College Search
Resume Builder
Creating a List of Colleges
 1 or 2 safety colleges:
 Colleges to which they will almost certainly be
admitted
 Some “matches”:
 Colleges where their GPA, test scores, and other
features look very similar to those of recent entering
classes
 A reach (or 2):
 Colleges where they meet the criteria for admission
but may not have the stellar qualifications of most
first-year students
Admission Statistics
University
Average GPA
Average
SAT
Average
ACT
Average # of
AP
Other factors
UGA
3.81-4.06
1810-2060
27-31
4-8
Rigor very
important
GA Tech
3.8
2060-2250
30-33
7-12
Rigor very
important
KSU
3.2
1580
22
GSU
3.4
1580
23
GGC
2.0 minimum
480 CR
21 English
minimum
minimum
460 M
19 Math
minimum
minimum
Will take the
Compass
The Common Application
Accepted by more than 500 colleges and universities
Provides a common, standardized first-year application form for use at
any member institution
Students fill out one application and select schools they want to receive
it
Counselors/Teachers upload one recommendation/school report for
colleges to review
Examples of schools that use Common App:
Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Emory,
Vanderbilt, Oglethorpe, Mercer, Yale,
Harvard
Letters of Recommendation
Ask teachers who have taught you in 11th or 12th grade
core academic subjects who can speak to your ability.
Provide your counselor or teacher with Student and
Parent Brag Sheets (pick up form in the counseling
office or online).
Be sure to give your counselors/teachers at least 2
weeks notice.
Only send letters if they are required.
Adapted from collegeboard.com
FINANCIAL AID
 FAFSA Worksheet
–* Federal Loans and Grants
–* FAFSA window opens January of each year
–* Must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident to apply
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Zell/HOPE Scholarship (GAcollege411.org)
–* Have SSN on file at local school
–*Complete FAFSA
 Merit or need-based Scholarships
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College & University Scholarships
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Senior Bulletin
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Private Student Loans
HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships
HOPE
3.O GPA in core classes and
core electives
Covers around 80% of tuition
based on the lottery
revenues
Zell Miller
3.7 in core classes and core
electives
and
1200 combined Math and
Critical Reading on the SAT
or
26 Composite on the ACT
Covers 100% of tuition
HOPE Grant
Pays for Certificate or Diploma Programs at
Technical Schools
No Minimum High School GPA
Must Maintain a 2.0 GPA in the Program of
Study
Common Exams for College
 ACT
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SAT
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SAT II: Required by some colleges and majors
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COMPASS: College placement exam
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ASVAB: Military entrance exam
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AP Exams: Optional; could potentially earn college credit
SAT/ACT
Taken for the first time in the Spring of Junior
Year.
Typically taken 2-3 times.
Fee waivers pay for two administrations of each
test.
Check admissions requirements at your college
prior to registering for any test.
Adapted from collegeboard.com
TEST DATES 2015/2016
SAT
October 24
December 12
February 6
April 9
June 11
www.actstudent.org
October 3
November 7
December 5
January 23
*March 5
*May 7
*June 4
*redesigned SAT
www.collegeboard.com
SAT
Seniors, if taking SAT again or for the first time, the time
is now!
College board recommends that seniors take the current SAT.
The SAT has undergone a complete redesign, and the new
format is quite different from the current SAT or PSAT.
January 23rd is the last chance to take the current SAT.
SAT Changes
Thank you for coming!
YOUR support is crucial to your child’s success!
QUESTIONS?