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10 th Grade Parent Night

10 th Grade Parent Night. Mrs. Amina Ross- BEA Counselor Mr. Artesza Portee- BEA Academy Leader Mrs. Brandi Johnson- 10 th Grade Coordinator Julynn Williams-Chandler- Counseling Intern. Welcome!!!. 10 th Grade Establishing Foundations for Life long Learning Freshman Transition is over.

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10 th Grade Parent Night

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  1. 10th Grade Parent Night Mrs. Amina Ross- BEA Counselor Mr. Artesza Portee- BEA Academy Leader Mrs. Brandi Johnson- 10th Grade Coordinator Julynn Williams-Chandler- Counseling Intern

  2. Welcome!!! 10th Grade Establishing Foundations for Life long Learning Freshman Transition is over

  3. Mays High Counseling Department Your Mays High Counselors • Business and Entrepreneurship Academy • Mrs. Amina Ross • Public Administration/DHAL Academy • Dr. Rena Gillespie • Eagle Leadership Academy • Mr. Andrew Ragland • Mass Communications Academy • Ms. Wendy Jackson • Math and Science Academy • TBA • Graduation Coach • Mr. Harold Beasley

  4. Mays High Counseling Department • We are committed to ensuring high quality school counseling programs that are comprehensive and developmentally appropriate which foster academic, personal, interpersonal, and career development to all students. • We collaborate with parents, students, staff, and the community to remove barriers to learning and provide opportunities and supports to empower students to embrace their full potential and achieve their academic and personal aspirations.

  5. Mays High Counseling Department Services • Group/Classroom Guidance • Individual Counseling • Career & Educational Planning • Referral To Community Agencies • Programs/Scholarships/Financial Aid • Coordinating parent-teacher and/or student-teacher conferences • And Much More!!!!

  6. Graduation Requirements • English/Language Arts • 4 • 1 unit Ninth Grade Literature/Composition • 1 unit American Literature/Composition • 2 units English/Language Arts Core, including AP/IB courses  • Mathematics • 4 • 1 unit Mathematics 1 or equivalent • 1 unit Mathematics 2 or equivalent • 1 unit Mathematics 3 or equivalent • 1 additional unit Mathematics Core, including AP/IB coursesScience • 4 • 1 unit Biology 1 • 1 unit Physical Science or Physics 1 • 1 unit Chemistry 1, Earth Systems, Environmental Science or an AP/IB course • 1 unit Science Core, including AP/IB courses • Social Studies • 3 ½ • 1 unit United States History • 1 unit World History • ½ unit Economics/Business/Free Enterprise • ½ unit World Geography • ½ unit American Government/Civics • Modern Language/Latin • 2 • 2 units of the same modern language or of Latin • Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, Modern Language/Latin or Fine Arts • 1 • Physical Education • 1 • ½ unit Personal Fitness • Health • ½ • ½ unit Health • Community Service • ½ • Required • 20 ½ • Electives •   3 ½ • 2 units related to thematic pathway • Total • 24

  7. What if your child is struggling? • Has your child been doing their homework and studying for tests? • Has attendance been poor? • Is your child getting enough sleep so they can pay attention in class? • Does your child need better organizational skills?

  8. Keep lines of communication open • Parents need to have regular conversations with their teens and give them honest and accurate information about the many issues teens face. • Check-in with your children often. Ask about school: • What is she learning about? • What is his favorite subject? Least favorite? • What tests or projects are coming up? • What is going on with her friends? • Make use of daily opportunities to talk, like during dinner or while you are riding in the car.

  9. Why does parental involvement matter? • Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the benefits include: • Higher grades • Better attendance and graduation rates • Better behavior and social skills at home and at school Parental involvement helps children succeed in school and in life.

  10. Parent Teacher Conferences Every Wednesday 1st and 3rd Wednesday BEA, Math and Science and Eagle 2nd and 4th Wednesday- Mass Comm, Public Administration and Dorethy Heights Acad. After the Conference • Talk with your teen. Point out his or her strengths, as well as areas that you can work on together. • Follow up with the teacher any time if you have additional questions or concerns

  11. Resources • Student can get help from teacher during tutorials • Parent-Teacher Conference • Homework Hotline • (678) 553-3029 • www.MyHomeworkHotline.org • Monitor students progress on Parent Portal!

  12. The PSAT is October 13th! • What is the PSAT? • The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) are actually the same test, often written as the PSAT/NMSQT. • The PSAT/NMSQT is underplayed, but becoming a National Merit Finalist is a great way to set yourself apart in the college admissions game. • Numerous scholarships are available for National Merit Finalists. • Many schools give National Merit Finalist students a 100% scholarship to cover tuition, room and board, and even a stipend -- this could be worth $100,000 over four years. • PSAT/NMSQT could turn into a $100,000 scholarship for you!

  13. EOCT’s • The End of Course Test (EOCT) is an academic assessment conducted by Georgia. • Mandatory and requires a minimum score for graduation eligibility. • Core subjects include Math 1, Math2, U.S. History, Economics, Biology, Physical Science, Ninth Grade Literature, and American Literature . • The EOCT score comprises 15% of a student's grade in the course. • Any violation or interference can result in the invalidation of scores of all students taking the exam on that subject. • Interferences can include cell phones, mp3 players, reading books on the same subject as the exam, and talking.

  14. Advanced Placement (AP classes) • Each year, students around the world who want to learn and achieve at the highest level become AP students. • Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn: • - College credit and advanced placement, • - Stand out in the admissions process, • - Learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.

  15. Georgia High School Graduation Tests • All students are required to pass the Georgia High School Graduation Tests to earn a high school diploma. • The tests covers only a sample of the knowledge and skills that constitute a high school education. • Students begin taking tests in junior year. (11th grade) and must pass each of the five areas: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Writing by the end of their senior year. (12th grade)

  16. Importance of Extra Curricular Activities • Extracurricular activities can help students discover hidden talents, meet people they might otherwise not encounter, learn about things outside their own environment, and also make school much more enjoyable. • Colleges and Scholarship foundations consider the extra-curricular involvement of the applicants most often equally as important as their academic grades.

  17. Clubs • There are approximately 40 clubs and organizations on our campus. • Students are encouraged to find a few clubs of interest and maintain involvement throughout high school. *See club list in your handbook*

  18. Tips for Success • Aim for a high GPA • Take challenging courses • Take the PSAT on October 13th • Get Organized! Obtain a student planner or personal organizer. • Get to know your teachers and counselor

  19. Important Forms • Federal Eligibility Application • Free and Reduced Lunch Pricing • Testing Fee Waivers • Application Fee Waivers • Programs • Scholarships • School Compact Forms • EVERYONE PLEASE TURN IN YOUR FORM TONIGHT!

  20. Questions?

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