Welcome & Introductions
Counseling Office
Information
Graduation Requirements
Testing Requirements
Calculating GPA
HOPE Scholarship
College Admission Testing
College and Career
Exploration

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Principal: Dr. Edward Spurka
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9th Grade Administrator: Mr. Chris Bennett
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10th Grade Administrator: Mr. Forti
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11th Grade Administrator/ Assistant Principal:
Mrs. Latoya Gray
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12th Grade Administrator/ Curriculum Assistant
Principal: Mrs. Amy Price
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Associate Administrator: Mrs. Kim Premoli

Students are assigned to counselors based on the first letter of their last name:
Counselor Student Caseload
Leigh Popp
Bonnie Schechter
Gwen Danner
Samiah Garcia
A – E
F – Lal
Lam – Ri
Rj – Z
Chip Flemmer
Nancy Sheridan
Tammy Speer
Graduation Coach
Records Coordinator
Counseling Secretary

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Academic planning; 4-Year Graduation Plan; College/Career Planning; Goal Setting;
Problem Solving; Recommendation Letters; Transcript Requests; Graduation Status
Tracking; Transition Planning; College Visits.
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Classroom Guidance: What You Need to Know as a Sophomore – Week of Nov. 11
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Responsive Services: As needed.
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Individual and Small Group Counseling; Crisis Intervention; Consultation and
Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administrators; Referrals to Outside
Agencies.
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New Student Enrollments; Withdrawals, Academic Placement & Scheduling;
Standardized Test Coordination & Interpretation; Special Programs (Honors Night,
National Merit, Parent Information Nights, Nominated Scholarships).

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Reasons to see a counselor:
◦ 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!!

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Appointments:
Students – stop by before school, during lunch or after school. If counselor is not available, fill out the Counselor Appointment
Form.
Parents – Need appointments – emailing the counselor is the preferred method of contact.

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Student Enrollments & Withdrawals:
• Make an appointment with Counseling
Secretary/Records Coordinator
 Student Records Request:
• See Counseling Secretary/Records
Coordinator

Requirements
Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Health/Personal Fitness
W Lang and/or Fine Art and/or CTAE
Electives
Credits
4
4
3
4
1
3
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Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4 year college/university must take a minimum of two units of the same world language.

English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
World
Language
Elective
Grade 9
9 th Lit/Comp
H
Grade 10
10 th
Lit/Comp H
Grade 11
11 th
Lit/Comp H
Grade 12
AP Literature
CCGPS
Algebra
GPS
Geometry
Biology * Phys Science
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Amer Gov
(.5)
World
History
GPS Adv.
Algebra
Chemistry
GPS Pre-
Calculus
Earth
Systems
US History Economics
(.5)
Spanish 2 H Spanish 3 H Spanish 4 H AP Spanish
Band Band Band
• General Health is often paired with American Gov. in
9th grade. (Also semester class worth .5 Credit)
Band
• Personal Fitness is also required and can be taken at the student's leisure anytime during the four years.

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Remember: Semester Class = .5 Credit
Year Long Class = 1 Credit

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◦ 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.

Credits
How many credits are required to be in the 11 th grade?
• Need 11 credits earned by the start of the 2014/2015 school year.
• If a student does not have 11 credits then the student is placed in a
10 th grade homeroom and cannot attend any junior activities.
• Student can be promoted to 11th grade when proper credit is earned.
Honor Points
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.

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End of Course Tests (EOCT)
• EOCT’s count 20% of the final grade in the classes listed below.
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After it is averaged in, the grade must be 70 or above to receive credit for the course. Students must pass the following classes.
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Are not required to pass EOCT, just class.
MATH
Algebra 1
SOCIAL STUDIES ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS SCIENCE
U.S. History Ninth Grade Literature and Composition Biology
Geometry Economics American Literature and Composition Physical Science
Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSWT)
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All students must pass the GHSWT (Writing Test)– test is taken Junior year

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…

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 core 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

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A 3.0 GPA is required by averaging core coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale
Core Courses
English
Math
Science
Social Science
World Language
B
C
F
A
Conversion
90 to 100 4.0 Points
80 to 89 3.0 Points
70 to 79 2.0 Points
0 to 69 0 Points
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
Counselors are not responsible for calculating the HOPE GPA
A 2.99 GPA does NOT qualify you for HOPE

HOPE – Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally – is
Georgia’s unique scholarships and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges
Qualifications:
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Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia
Be a graduate of an eligible high school
Be registered with Selective Service (males)

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HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Earn a 3.0 GPA in high school (calculated by GA
Student Finance
Commission)
Recipients must have 3.0
GPA at checkpoints to maintain
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
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Graduate valedictorian or salutatorian OR
Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school
AND earn a 1200 combined score of reading and math on a single administration of the
SAT or a 26 composite score on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date
Recipients must have 3.3 GPA at checkpoints to maintain.

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Beginning with students who graduate on or after May 1,
2015, students must pass at least two courses from a list of academically rigorous courses in order to meet the requirements to be a HOPE Scholar upon high school graduation.
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Advanced Math – such as Adv. Algebra or Pre-Calculus
Advanced Science – such as Chemistry or Physics
AP in a core subject
Advanced Foreign Language – such as Spanish 2
Core subjects taken at USG Institution.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
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Public Institutions:
Students attending public colleges or universities receive a
HOPE award amount, up to a maximum of 15 hours, based upon a per hour rate at the institution he or she is attending.
(see chart on GACollege411.org)
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
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Public Institutions:
Pays current academic year standard undergraduate tuition for number of hours enrolled (public)
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Private Institutions
◦ Full-time student
$1,854 per semester
◦ Half-time student
$927 per semester
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Private Institutions:
Full-time student
$2,000 per semester
Half-time student
$1,000 per semester
*Check award amounts on www.gacollege411.org*

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Available to students seeking a technical certification or diploma regardless of high school grade point average or graduation date
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Covers a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year
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Must earn cumulative GPA of 2.0 at 30 semester hours/60 semester hours to maintain

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Program changes are available on the www.gacollege411.org
website

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Read widely and write extensively, both in and out of school
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Take advantage of the PSAT/NMSQT score report
(PSAT – October 16 th )
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Become familiar with the SAT/ACT question types, format, and directions (SAT Question of the Day)
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As a junior - Sign up for a prep course at www.princetonreview.com

SAT
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, critical reading knowledge, and writing skills.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science, history, and mathematics.
American College Testing Program (ACT)
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math, reading, natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT
ACT
High School Code www.collegeboard.org
www.act.org
112-129
It is recommended students take the SAT and/or ACT at least twice during junior year and once at the beginning of their senior year

Type of Test
Test Dates
Score
Penalty for wrong answers
Structure
SAT
Test of critical thinking and problem solving
October 5
November 2
December 7
January 25
March 8
May 3
June 7
600 to 2400
Yes
Critical Reading
Math (through Algebra 2)
Writing
ACT
Content-based test
October 26
December 14
February 8
April 12
June 14
1 to 36
No
English
Math (through trigonometry)
Reading
Science
Writing (Optional)

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Counselors will work with students on
Georgia Career Information System (GCIS)
Begin college visits on school breaks
Use the New COMPASS Center to research colleges and scholarships
Attend College Fairs:
NACAC College Fair – March 16 @ Ga World Congress Center
Cambridge HS College Fair – March 19 (6-8pm)

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Assessments
Exploration
4-Year High School Plans
College Planning
Educational, college and career management.

www.gcic.peachnet.edu
User Name: s (student ID number) OR cambridgehs
Password: fulton1 OR gcis7516

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Our new college and career center!
Career shadowing program: Cambridge CEO
Resume assistance
Essay writing resources
Mock Interview experience
College (any Post-secondary education) Search Tools
Scholarship Resources
Enrichment Opportunities and Internship Resources
College Visits To Cambridge

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GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, and World Language)
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Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of courses throughout high school – Show progression
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Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)- Plan taking during 11 th grade year
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Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
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Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service organizations and sports can be particularly important to colleges
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College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they demonstrate writing ability and give the college more information about the student.
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Letters of Recommendation -Usually two letters from teachers and one from counselor is needed
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Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience, etc.

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UGA
Middle 50% GPA: 3.77 -4.05
SAT: 1790 –2060 (CR/M/W)
ACT : 27-32
Average # AP courses: 4-6
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GA State
Average GPA: 3.4
Average SAT: 1106 (CR/M)
Average ACT: 24
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Ga Southern
Average GPA: 3.21
Average SAT: CR 556, M 559, W 531
Average ACT: 23
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Gwinnett Technical College
Graduate from High School
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take
Compass test
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GA Tech
Mid-50% GPA: 3.85 –4.11
Middle 50% SAT: 2000 -2210 (CR/M/W)
Middle 50% ACT: 29 -33
Average # AP courses: 6 -11
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GCSU
Middle 50% GPA: 3.21-3.74
Middle 50% SAT: 1100-1240 (CR/M)
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Kennesaw State
Minimum Academic GPA: 2.5
Minimum SAT: 950 (CR/M)
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Georgia Perimeter College
High School recalculated GPA of 2.0 on
College Prep Course work
Submit SAT/ACT scores or take
Compass Test

INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN:
AP CLASSES
DUAL ENROLLMENT
CAREER TECHNOLOGY PATHWAYS
FINE ARTS PROGRAMS

Program of college-level courses
Receive recognition from more than 3,600 colleges and universities that annually receive AP
Exam scores. Over 90% of 4-year colleges in the
U.S. provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying scores
Required to take the AP exam in May

MOWR/ACCEL
An opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution full-time
(MOWR) or part-time (ACCEL) during their junior and/or senior year of high school
Students will receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously while attending college classes on the college campus.
• Tuition is paid through local system funds
• Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for these expenses
• All high school End of Course Tests and the Georgia High School Writing
Test requirements must be satisfied
• Any student interested must notify their counselor early in Spring Semester.
* Deadline for applications to be submitted to college and for CHS paperwork to be completed with counselor is March 30 th , regardless of college deadline.
* Deadline for dual enrollment application and supplemental documents to be submitted to the college is May 1 st .

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Challenge yourself academically and aim for high grades.
Create Resume - list involvement/accomplishments
Don’t clutter your schedule with a multitude of extracurriculars. Colleges would rather see you passionate about a few worthwhile activities, clubs, sports, charities, etc.
Analyze your PSAT score and look for areas to develop.
If going to highly selective college, consider taking
SAT Subject Test immediately after taking related course at school.

www.cambridgeguidance.com
 Sophomore Advisement PowerPoint
Presentation
 Upcoming Events
 College/Career Counseling
 Academic Counseling
 Much more!!

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You should have received text alerts for this meeting
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Remind101 registration information located online at www.cambridgeguidance.com

Q & A
 Please complete the Survey and hand it back to a counselor 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 .