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It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success .

It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success . Class of 2015. Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness. Grading Scale.

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It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success .

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  1. It’s Wolverine Time!We want to participate in your success.

  2. Class of 2015 Graduation Requirements 23 credits • English: 4 credits • Math: 4 credits • Science: 4 credits • Social Studies: 3 credits • Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits • Health/Personal Fitness

  3. Grading Scale Regular/Honors AP A (90 – 100) 4.0 A (90 – 100) 5.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 B (80 – 89) 4.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 C (70 – 79) 3.0

  4. Graduation Test Requirements End of Course Tests Georgia High School Graduation Tests 9th Lit./Comp. Language Arts Physical Science Math Biology Writing Math I (Acc Math I) Science Math II (Acc Math II) Social Studies Amer. Lit. * Taken in the Junior year unless U.S. History corresponding EOCT has been passed Economics EOCT Counts 20% of the Final Grade

  5. Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ Communications Technology (TV, Video)‏ Marketing/Entrepreneurship (DECA)‏ Business & Computer Science/ Technology

  6. Arts and Humanities Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)‏ Instrumental (Band)‏ Drama/Theatre (Acting)‏ Choral (Chorus)‏

  7. Family and Consumer Consumer Science Culinary Arts Cosmetology

  8. Engineering Engineering Robotics Team

  9. Pathway Completion Credentials Incentive to Complete 3 courses in a Pathway • Pathway Seal of Completion • Pathway Seal of Distinction • Pathway Medallion *See handout for details

  10. Keys • Check colleges for admission requirements • How motivated are you? • Have a plan of attack • Push yourself to be the best • Stay involved in school activities • Leadership opportunities • Persistence and Determination

  11. HOPE Scholarship 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. AP quality pts. (only .50 given for AP, nothing above a 4.0) Covers 90% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Award Amounts: $$$ varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending.

  12. Zell Miller Scholarship Zell Miller HOPE Scholar Requirements Covers 100% of tuition (based on Lottery Funds) Core GPA of 3.70 1,200 SAT (CR+MA) on a single test administration or a 26 composite on the ACT

  13. HOPE Grant Pays a percentage of tuition at all Georgia Technical Colleges Graduate from a Hope-eligible high school NO GPA requirement

  14. Ways to Calculate HOPE • From the transcript (unofficial) • From GA College 411 (www.gacollege411.org)

  15. Ways to Calculate HOPE • From the transcript (unofficial) • From GA College 411 (www.gacollege411.org)

  16. Rigor Requirements for HOPE Must pass 2 from the following types of courses: Advanced Math Advanced Science AP in core subjects Core subject taken at University System of GA institution Advanced Foreign Language

  17. Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations. Students/parents will check teacher recommendations once the Portal opens. Wednesday, February 15th. Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal. Change teacher recommendations using Waiver Form only. Portal closes on Friday, March 2nd.

  18. Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are to be completed on-line and are due by: April 13th

  19. Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days for scheduling issues and help. (No Appointment Needed) Wednesday, Feb 22nd Thursday, Feb 23rd Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

  20. PSAT/Explanation Results The Score Report is broken down into 4 sections • Your scores • Your skills • Your answers • Next steps Find your on-line access code at the bottom of your score report.

  21. Get the Most Out of Your Scores • Log onto www.collegeboard.com/quickstart • Create a Free College Board account • Using your code, check out the following powerful tools: • My Online Score Report • My SAT Study Plan • My Personality • My College Matches • My Major & Career Matches

  22. How Does your Score Report Compare to an actual SAT Critical Reading Score EX: 48 PSAT = 480 SAT Math Score EX: 50 PSAT = 500 SAT Writing Score EX: 44 PSAT = 440 SAT Total SAT Projection 980 (CR+M) 1,420 (CR+M+W)

  23. How to Improve Your Scores • Take Challenging and demanding courses • Take advanced upper level math and science courses in your schedule • Register for additional SAT Test Prep courses

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