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Druid Hills High School
JUNIOR JARGON & CONFERENCE
• Rebecca England (A-C) (678) 874-6327 [email protected]
• Darryl Robinson (D-Kh) (678) [email protected]
• Nelsonya McAdoo (Ki-Re) (678) [email protected]
• Maura Pannier (Rf-Z) (678) [email protected]
• Susan Buchanan (Secretary) (678) 874-6332• Michelle Swanson(Registrar) (678) 874-6306
DHHS Guidance Department
Guidance information that will be covered:Graduation requirementsCollege PlanningCollege Credit NowTestingHOPE ScholarshipWebsites
Druid Hills High School
• Select a program of study
• Successfully complete the required high school coursework
• Pass the Georgia High School Writing Test
• Satisfy attendance requirements
Graduating from High SchoolStudents are eager to graduate from high school and move on to the next part of
their lives. In order to graduate, students in Georgia must:
Programs of Study Students may choose from the following
programs of study.
Type of Program of Study Units College Preparatory Seal (CP) 24 Technology/Career Preparatory Seal (TC) 24
*Honors and Distinction Seal (CP) 24
*Must take three years of the same World Language 3.0 core CPA is required ( All Academic classes and World Language) 3.5 cumulative GPA required
Junior College Planning
• Review graduation requirements and GPA.
• Attend your junior conference.
• Review the junior packet.
Gather Information
• Explore possible career options. GACollege411.org is a helpful website.
• Start gathering information on colleges/technical colleges.
• Attend college fairs
College Planning
• Compile a list of colleges/technical colleges to which you want to apply.
• Visit colleges/technical colleges
• Identify information needed to submit the college/technical college application.
• Sign up to take the ACT or SAT if you have not done so
or if you have not achieved the score you wish.
Additional Information
Begin to research scholarships. Check the DHHS Website, scholarship notebook, and additional scholarship websites.
Listen to announcements and register for the PTSA Email list serve for college planning and scholarship updates ([email protected]).
College Credit Now
• Programs that allow students to earn both high school and postsecondary credit or advanced placement credit simultaneously while in high school.
Testing Information
• SAT
• ACT
• PSAT
• GHSWT
• EOCT
SAT ACT
When is it administered? 7 times per year 6 times per year
What is the test Structure?
10 section exam:
3 Reading
3 Math
3 Writing
1 Experimental Section
4 section exam:
English
Math
Reading
Science
What is the test content?
Math- Basic Geometry and Algebra 2
Science- None
Reading- sentence completion, short and long critical reading passages, and reading comprehension
Writing- an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice
Math- Up to Trigonometry
Science- Charts, experiments
Reading- 4 passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science
English- stresses grammar
Is there a penalty for wrong answers?
YES NO
How is the test scored? 200-800 per section, added together for a combined score.
2400 is the highest possible score.
1-36 for each subject. A 36 is the highest score.
Are all scores sent to schools?
Yes. If student requests a score, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken
No. There is a “ Score Choice” option. Students can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which scores the schools will see.
SAT Test Dates Test Registration Deadline Late Registration
October 5, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests September 6, 2013 September 20, 2012
November 2, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests October 3, 2013 October 18, 2012
December 7, 2013 SAT and Subject Tests November 8, 2013 November 22, 2012
January 25, 2014 SAT and Subject Tests December 27, 2013 January 10, 2014
March 8, 2014 SAT only February 7, 2014 February 21, 2014
May 3, 2014 SAT and Subject Tests April 4, 2014 April 18, 2014
June 7, 2014 SAT and Subject Tests May 9, 2014 May 23, 2014
SAT Test Dates
ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Period
(Late Fee Required)
September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 August 24-September 6, 2013
October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 September 28 – October 11, 2013
December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9 - 22, 2013
February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 January 11 - 24, 2014
April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8 - 21, 2014
June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10 - 23, 2014
ACT Test Dates
PSAT
Wednesday, October 16, 2013Cost: $14.00
Please register and pay for the exam with Mr. Alexander. The deadline for registration is October 7, 2013.
It will be the only opportunity that 11th grade students haveto qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
GA High School Writing Test
• Writing Test September 25-26
• Make Up Writing Test Feb. 26-27
EOCT TESTING
• EOCT Week of 12/9/13
• EOCT Week of 5/5/14
Algebra/Geometry/ Statistics, Geometry/
Algebra II/ Statistics, Biology, 9th Lit,
Physical Science, Economics,
American Lit, and US History
HOPE Scholarship and
Eligibility
To Qualify for HOPE • College Preparatory Diploma: Cumulative GPA
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Technical/Career Diploma: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
• At private colleges, HOPE awarded $3,700 for the 2013-2014 academic year.To determine the HOPE Award Amount, please refer to the chart provided at http://GAcollege411.org. during the spring of a student’s senior year.
To apply for HOPE a student/parent MUST complete the GSFAPPS and FAFSA form; students are limited on the number of hours they can use HOPE funding
For more information contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission www.GAcollege411.org
Zell Miller Scholarship
• Georgia residents enrolling in a degree program at an eligible institution
• 3.7 GPA • 1200 Combined SAT score (critical reading/math) *• 26 Composite ACT score *• Valedictorian and salutatorian
Zell Miller Scholarship will cover tuition at 100% for an academic year.
*Test scores must come from a single test sitting.
HOPE Scholarship Changes
HOPE Grant Program
-The HOPE Grant provides a percentage of the standard tuition charges from the previous year.
-No GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant if entering program. GPA of 3.0 required after attending 30 or 60 semester hours.
-Students are limited in the number of hours for HOPE Grant funding.
Great Websites
DHHS www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/druidhills
Dekalb County Schools www.dekalb.k12.ga.us
College Board www.collegeboard.org
GSFCwww.GACollege411.org
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