Chattahoochee High School Senior Parent Night 2015-2016

Counseling DepartmentCounseling Department Elizabeth Chilson A-E Julie Gracey F-G

*Department Chair

Allison Shuler H-L Deborah Blount M-R Tammy Jones S-Z Haaris Quraishy Graduation Coach Alicia McClungSocial Worker Rita Jensen Records Coordinator Dana Cochran Professional Assistant Rose Moro Cluster Nurse Wonna Kang Bilingual Community Liaison (Korean) Solange Leonardo Bilingual Community Liaison (Spanish)

AdministrationAdministration

Interim Principal – Mr. Tim Corrigan

Assistant Principals are also assigned to students based on the first letter of the student’s last name. Please take a moment to identify your student’s Assistant Principal.

A-E Mrs. Debra BryantF-L Mr. Garrett Abelkop (interim)M-R Mrs. Camille ChristopherS-Z Mr. Chip Haines (interim)

Stay Connected!Stay Connected! Find us on Facebook and like our official page!

https://www.facebook.com/chattcougar

Follow us on Twitter @HoochCounselorsand @HoochHappenings

Class of 2016 Edmodo code is 5bazp6 *If students joined last year, they are still active!

As always, you can locate information on the school website: www.chattcougar.com

Home Access / Student Access CenterHome Access / Student Access Center• Home Access / Student Access Center is a web-based home-to-

school information resource that allows parents/guardians to view up-to-date information on their student’s grades, attendance, homework assignments, and more through a secure online link to school records. Students are able to see this information as well.

• Parents can pick up their Home Access Center log-in ID and password by showing a photo ID in the main office.

• Each student’s login ID is their student ID# and their password is their 8-digit birthdate, ex. 01011999 for a student whose birthdate is January 1, 1999.

• More information visit the Parent Portal at www.fultonschools.org

Review of Graduation RequirementsReview of Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Status Reports• Mailed home 2nd semester of Junior year• You can update your student’s graduation status report

with the last report card and summer course(s), if applicable

• Use it as a tool to double-check enrollment in the appropriate courses necessary for graduation

• Senior Failure Letters• Mailed home when the 6 and 12 week progress report

are issued to students

Graduation RequirementsGraduation RequirementsClass of 2016Class of 2016

EnglishEnglish 4 credits4 creditsMathematicsMathematics 4 credits4 creditsScienceScience 4 credits4 creditsSocial Studies Social Studies 3 credits3 creditsHealth/Personal Fitness Health/Personal Fitness 0.5 credit each0.5 credit eachWorld Language/Fine Arts/Career TechWorld Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech 3 credits3 creditsElectivesElectives 4 credits4 credits

23 total 23 total creditscredits

Semester-Long Class= 0.5 Credits; Year-Long Class= 1.0 Credit

What are Colleges looking for?What are Colleges looking for?According to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)’s 2014 State of College Admission (p. 26) the 3 main factors colleges consider are:

1. GPA/grades in Academic Courses• More than 80% of all Colleges and Universities rated

grades in Academic Courses as “considerably important.”

2. Rigor of Courses• 64% of Colleges rated strength of curriculum as

“considerably important.”3. SAT and/or ACT Test Scores

• Over 50% of Colleges gave the highest rating [as being the most important] to admission test scores.

http://www.nxtbook.com/ygsreprints/NACAC/2014SoCA_nxtbk/

•College application essays•Letters of recommendations•Extracurricular activities•Leadership roles•Resumes, interviews, portfolios•Demonstrated interest•SAT subject tests

Holistic Perspective Holistic Perspective

Freshman Class Statistics Freshman Class Statistics

(as reported by colleges) (as reported by colleges)

School

# of Applicati

ons Received

# of Applican

ts  Admitte

d

Mid 50% GPA

Mid 50% SAT

Mid 50% ACT

Emory University

20,462 4,830 3.70 - 3.97*unweighte

d

2020 - 2260 30 - 34

Georgia College & State University (GCSU)

3,878 2,570 3.26-3.73 1100 - 1240*CR + M

23 - 27

Georgia State 12,774 7,333 3.2 - 3.7 970 - 1170*CR + M

21 - 25

Georgia Tech 27,270 8,726 3.85 – 4.11 2060 - 2250 30 - 33

Kennesaw State

9,471 5,355 3.22 *average

990 - 1170*CR + M

20 - 24

University  of Georgia

22,225 11,602 3.81-4.06 1810-2060 27 - 31

Freshman Class Statistics Freshman Class Statistics (self-reported by the Class of 2015) (self-reported by the Class of 2015)

Emory University 19 8 *3 waitlisted

9.8 0.8 2266 33.5School

# Applied

# Accepted

Avg # AP

Avg # College

Avg SAT (out of 2400)

Avg ACT

Georgia College and State University (GCSU)

42 36 2.8 0.7 1675 25

Georgia State University 74 64 *5 waitlisted

3.9 0.6 1749 25.7

Georgia Tech 93 50 *6 waitlisted

10 1 2192 33.4

Kennesaw State University

70 61 *2 waitlisted

2 0.5 1638 23.7

University of Georgia (Early Action Applicants)

148 95 *43 deferred

8.5 1.1 2066 31.8

University of Georgia (All Applicants)

173 110 *10 waitlisted

7.9 1.1 2037 31

College Grade Point Average College Grade Point Average • The high school GPA used for college

admission is calculated by the postsecondary institution, NOT by the high school or Fulton County

• Most use this scale for academic/core courses: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, F = 0.0

• Contact colleges to find how they recalculate GPAs or visit their websites

HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship ProgramsHOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship ProgramsEligible students receive financialassistance covering tuition and approved mandatory fees.Qualifications:• Meet citizenship requirements • Be a legal resident of Georgia• Be a graduate of an eligible

high school• Males must be registered for the

selective service

Types of Scholarships:• HOPE• Zell Miller• HOPE/Zell Miller Grant

HOPE Scholarship RequirementsHOPE Scholarship Requirements• Must earn a 3.0 GPA in high school.• The HOPE award amount varies for each school and

is a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year (view the chart on GAcollege411 to find award amounts).• Mandatory fees are covered• Institutional fees are paid by the student

* HOPE Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout college at various checkpoints.

Zell Miller Scholarship RequirementsZell Miller Scholarship Requirements(1) Graduate as the valedictorian or salutatorian

- OR -- OR -(2) Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school, AND either

• Earn a 1200 combined score of Reading and Math on a single administration of the SAT

or • Earn a composite score of 26 on a single

administration of the ACT by your graduation date.At an eligible public postsecondary institution, 100% of

the standard tuition charges (view chart on the GACollege 411 to find award amounts). *Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.3 GPA throughout college at various checkpoints.

HOPE/Zell Miller Grade Point AverageHOPE/Zell Miller Grade Point Average• HOPE/Zell Miller GPAs are calculated by the Georgia Student

Finance Commission • Preliminary HOPE GPAs are released in late January• Final HOPE GPAs are released after graduation• Academic classes, plus those that count toward a 4th Science (ex.

Essentials of Healthcare), are included in the calculation • Middle School courses are not used in the calculation• Conversion:

• Remove all honors points from honors, AP, and College courses• Convert raw numeric grades to the 4.0 scale

90-100 = 4.0 80-89 = 3.0 70-79 = 2.0 0-69* = 0.0*(failing grades are included in calculation)

• Add 0.5 to only AP and College courses (up to a max of 4.0)• Divide by the total number of grades

• Students in the class of 2016 must earn 3.0 credits in rigorous classes according to GA Student Finance Commission in order to earn the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship.

• For example: if a student completes 1.0 credit of GPS Advanced Algebra, 1.0 credit of Advanced Math Decision Making, and 1.0 credit of Spanish 2, the student meets HOPE Rigor Requirements according to GSFC: http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_list.pdf

HOPE/Zell Miller Grant ProgramsHOPE/Zell Miller Grant Programs• The HOPE Grant program is for students seeking certification

from a technical college or technical division, regardless of the student's high school grade point average.

• Full-time enrollment is not required.• HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion of a student's

tuition. (view chart on the GACollege 411 to find award amounts).

• HOPE Grant recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility.

*Students may apply for the Zell Miller Grant if they earn a 3.5 GPA during their 1st semester at a technical college. The Zell Miller Grant will then reimburse them the difference in tuition between Hope Grant and Zell Miller Grant.

More HOPE Scholarship Program InfoMore HOPE Scholarship Program Info• GPAs are not rounded (2.9999 is not a 3.0)• Missing or incorrect Social Security numbers and

nicknames will delay HOPE funds• Males must register with the Selective Service no later than

30 days before their 18th birthday. HOPE eligibility will be delayed until this requirement is met. Register at www.sss.gov.

• Apply for the HOPE: (1) by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) https://fafsa.ed.gov/, or (2) by completing the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS) - www.GAcollege411.org

• Additional Information Contact GA Student Finance Commission (GSFC) at 770-724-9000 or www.gsfc.org

Scholarship InformationScholarship Information• Counseling Department

Website • College & Career Center• Employer Scholarships• Professional and/or religious

organizations, banks, and insurance companies

• Financial Aid office at each individual college

Attend Chattahoochee’s Attend Chattahoochee’s Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, December 15Tuesday, December 15thth

• Online Search Engines:www.scholarship.com www.fastweb.com www.gacollege411.com

Senior YearSenior Year• What students should do…

• Narrow down the list of schools to which they will apply

• Should have taken at least one SAT or ACT test• Begin working on their applications

• There is still time…• Don’t panic…just get started! • Research colleges – schedule visits to potential

colleges, do research on the colleges’ websites, talk to alumni, etc.

• Sign up for the next standardized test, if desired

Chattahoochee College Visits Chattahoochee College Visits • Students can register for college visits online at

http://chattahoocheehs.com/college/ • Students must register at least 24 hours in advance• After registering online, students will print the pass provided

and show it to the teacher whose class they’ll be missing• Students can register for a maximum of 7 college visits per

year• Students should research the colleges prior to the visits and

come prepared with questions for the representative• College visit dates are posted on the college visit and

Counseling websites, as well as inside the Counseling Office

SAT/ACT SAT/ACT

•To register and view upcoming test dates for the SAT visit www.collegeboard.org *If needed, Seniors must take the October, December, or January

tests due to the changes to the SAT from the College Board. Many colleges will not accept scores from the redesigned SAT

for the Class of 2016!*•To register and view upcoming test dates for the ACT visit www.actstudent.org

•SAT & ACT Fee Waivers for eligible students are located in the Counseling Office

Application ProcessApplication Process• Collect and review application details

• Look for checklists for each school – test requirements, course requirements, priority deadlines for scholarship consideration, etc.

• Start a calendar for deadlines• Complete Senior Profile sheet/update

resume• Write essays and make sure to have them

proofread• Submit application - online applications

are preferred by colleges

ParchmentParchment

IMPORTANT: The Counseling Office will process all transcript and letter of recommendation requests within 10 school days. Be mindful of this when college/scholarship deadlines occur right before or after weekends and holidays!

What if I don’t want to use Parchment? •Official paper transcripts issued from Chattahoochee are $3.00. Please visit Mrs. Jensen in the Counseling Office if you would like to request a paper copy of your transcript. Keep in mind most colleges prefer electronic transcripts because their Admissions Offices can process them faster, and therefore, application files can be processed faster!

Supplemental InformationSupplemental Information• If teacher recommendations are required:

• We recommend giving teachers at least 10 school days’ notice • Be mindful of college/scholarship deadlines occurring right

before or after weekends or holidays!• Provide teacher with a copy of your Senior Profile • For paper recommendation letters, provide an addressed and

stamped envelope to teachers, accompanied by any forms required by the college

• For electronic recommendation letters, ask your teachers to be on the lookout for an email request

• Standardized Tests • Students must request scores directly through the testing

agencies: www.Collegeboard.com and www.ACT.org• Colleges will not accept scores sent from the high school

College-Bound Student AthletesCollege-Bound Student Athletes• If you are you planning on participating in

intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution, you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.

• Prospective student athletes should:• Access the registration materials by visiting their website

at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Submit the Parent Release Form to Karen Lange in the

Main Office prior to requesting your transcript through Parchment.

• When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA Clearinghouse.

• Review the NCAA requirements as they might differ from graduation requirements!

Our redesigned Our redesigned College & Career CenterCollege & Career Center

Before After!

What is Available in the What is Available in the College & Career Center?College & Career Center?

• College rep visits• Seminars • Scholarship lists• Summer opportunities• College & career information• SAT/ACT preparation and

information• Computers to research

colleges, careers, and scholarships online

We will be hosting our 2nd annual Hooch Apply to College Day on September 29th during the school day

A computer lab will be reserved for 1st-6th periods for students to come in for assistance on:

• Submitting college applications• Senior Profiles• Parchment • And more!

Hooch Apply to College Day

Hooch Madness!Hooch Madness is a 2-week event aligned with the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament that raises college awareness beyond the “typical” colleges to which our students apply. Activities include:

•Door decoration contest•Canned food drive•Dual Enrollment Help Session day•4 Instant Decision Days – students find out on the spot if they are accepted!

• GA State• GA Perimeter College• Georgia Gwinnett College• Gwinnett Tech

Upcoming College FairsUpcoming College Fairs• Probe Atlanta North College Fair

Tuesday, September 1st, North Point Mall6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• Probe Gwinnett North College FairWednesday, September 2nd, Gwinnett Center6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

• Asian American College FairSaturday, September 12th, Korean Church of Atlanta10:00 am to 3:00 pm

• Performing and Visual Arts College FairMonday, October 5th, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling)Sunday, March 13th, Georgia International Convention Center12:30 to 4:00 pm

Questions?Questions?

You may also contact your student’s Counselor with any questions or concerns.