Mission Possible: Graduation and Beyond

Getting Ready for the Senior Year!

Supports BRIDGEBill Graduation Plan and Advisement

Purpose of This Advisement Opportunity

Students and parents will review the steps taken thus far in graduation planning:

Classroom Guidance for BRIDGE Bill Graduation Plan (3-Year Plan) Focus on Program of Study and Career Plans, including post-secondary school

exploration via GACollege411

Review of Information: Graduation Requirements for Class of 2012 and coursework completed Advisement and Course Requests My Post Secondary Plans Career Pathways and Career Pathway Coursework Completed Testing in High School including Career Pathway and Work Ready Assessments Dual Enrollment Opportunities Work based Learning

Students along with their parents/guardians will be ready to make a smooth

transition to senior year and on to post-secondary career options.

Areas of Study: Units Required

English/Language Arts * 4

Mathematics* 4

Science* 4

Social Studies* 3

CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Modern Lang. 3

Health and Physical Education* 1

Electives 4

Total Units (Minimum)

* Required Courses and/or Core Courses

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Section 1Many times we have covered the Graduation Requirements

Please Remember for Athletic Eligibility: Grades must be okay to PLAY!

To continue to play students must pass five out of six classes to participate in athletic activities.

Students must be on track in the senior year, 17 credits earned.

Credit Recovery Courses If your student is needing to take a credit recovery course due to

failing a course, the counselor can assist him/her determine if this option is a good choice.

Credit recovery courses are taken via E2020 and PLATO. There is an approval process for taking these courses.

BRIDGE Bill Mandated Advisement Legislation

This bill was signed into law in May2010.

This bill mandates that certain tasks be completed on GACollege411 to support all students career planning and decision making.

This bill mandates that students have a GACollege411 account, complete career interest inventories, complete their graduation plan, explore 3 careers, and be provided with information about Dual Enrollment.

BRIDGE Bill Mandated Advisement for HS

11th Grade (Spring Semester) Update of BRIDGE Bill Graduation Plan for Senior Year & Beyond High School Exploration of 3 Postsecondary Institutions related to each student’s Program of

Study

Senior Year (August & September) Identify the next step after graduation in the GACollege411 electronic portfolio: 4-

year institute, 2-year institute, apprenticeship, military, technical college, special purpose school or workforce

In addition to the BRIDGE Bill mandates, counselors provide Senior Letter Advisement and Senior Seminars Financial Aid Workshop Ongoing support regarding course selection, graduation requirements, career

planning and decision-making and future decisions

Now let us review the BRIDGE Bill Graduation

Plan

Completed in classrooms with students Feb 8-10

Section 1Courses in Which Credit Has Been Earned

Students and parents are responsible for reviewing TRANSCRIPT…

Reviewing credits earned thus far. Then, counselor will complete a

final transcript audit in Summer 2011 and complete the Senior Letter based on credits earned though 2nd Semester of Junior Year.

Section 212th Grade year

Student and parent/guardian agree on course requests for 12th grade:

English

Math

Social Studies

Science

Electives/Other Options

Honors and AP Courses

Available courses are listed online.

The link is on the high school’s website.

How and when do I apply?

January 31, 2011 Applications for the 2011-2012 school year are Online

Online application process ends on March 4, 2011

You and your student MUST Attend the high school informational nights

for Honors and AP courses The dates and times of these mandated

opportunities will be set by each high school.

These will be held during May.

For Additional Information regarding Honors and AP, please call 770-443-8000 and ask for…..

Dawn Hudson, Director of High School Curriculum (Science and Math areas), ext. 10184

Teri Harris, Coordinator for English/Language Arts and World Language, ext. 10197

Debbie Kelly, Coordinator for Social Studies and Fine Arts, ext. 10117

Please always remember…

Tests and Grades Matter Attending Classes During Senior Year and Continuing to

Establish Good Work Habits Matter

Courses and Career Interests MatterResearch University 4 additional core units recommendedState/Regional University 2 core units recommendedTwo-Year College Technical College

The rigor of the courses taken is examined by admissions staff. Matching a career pathway/cluster with high school courses is important.

Activities Matter Athletics Fine and Performing Arts Clubs/Organizations Community Service

KEEP HOPE ALIVE!(Subject to Change per Legislation)

• All core courses completed in grades 9-12 will be considered to determine eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship.

Failing grades will not be erased by passing grades to determine eligibility, both grades count.

Transcript is sent electronically from the Paulding County School District to Georgia Student Finance Commission via GACollege411.org. Then, the Georgia Student Finance Commission determines eligibility.

HOPE GPA Matters… Please remember that a HOPE gpa is calculated on a

4.0 scale and the focus is on academic courses completed

Non-academic elective courses do not count Thus, a numeric GPA of 83.4%, does not necessarily

mean that the HOPE GPA will be 3.0 or higher. The HOPE transcript may be reviewed at any time via

the MY411 account on www.GAcollege411.org

Section 3Postsecondary Plan Decisions

Please complete this portion of the form by writing in the career objective and checking one of the choices listed.

The career objective is based on career interest inventory information and exploration via this website: www.GACollege411.org

Section 4My Career Pathway

Please select one of the 11 Career Pathways, if you have completed or are completing a pathway.

Career Clusters and Pathways Counselors spend time with students completing

career interest inventories and linking those results to one of the 11 Career Cluster areas.

Later this spring and next year during March, April and May all Career Pathway completers (finishing a sequence of three career pathway courses) will take a Certification Exam Exam is taken as student completes 3rd course

Section 5Career Pathway Coursework Completed

Please fill in and review courses taken or currently taking.

Section 6Work Based Learning (WBL)

Work-Based Learning (WBL)How can I benefit from WBL?

Put your book knowledge to use and gain hands on experience in your career.

Earn school credit in your career area during your Junior and Senior year.

Earn money while learning (excluding some internships).

Work-Based Learning (WBL)Opportunities Include:

Youth Apprenticeship Cooperative Education Internship Employability Skills Development

Ask your WBL Coordinator, CTAE Teacher or Counselor for an application; Mrs. Starla Townsend is the WBL coordinator…see her tonight if interested

Section 7Dual Enrollment Opportunities

A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.

A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.

Dual Enrollment Defined

Early College

Articulation

Gateway To College

Residential

Joint Enrollment

AccelDistrict-wide a few high school students

participate in this program. It is for students that wish to take college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements.

Accel Continued

Accel courses will be taken on the college campus.

http://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Grants_and_Scholarships/Accel_Program.aspx

Eligible students must meet certain criteria and participate in an advisement conference with a counselor.

Dual Enrollment opportunities require..

Advisement conference with the counselor Approval of parent/guardian Admissions requirements met at an eligible post-secondary institution Documentation completed for final approval

Additional MOWR (Move on When Ready)Information

Georgia’s eligible college institutions are participating.

Students can participate in secondary extracurricular activities and competitions.

EOCT and GHSGT testing is still required.

Course information regarding this program is available on DOE website.

SPECIAL GUEST: MICHELLE BUSH from CHATTAHOOCHEE TECH

Minimum Day for Class of 2012

Please note: Application Process… Form Provided to

Apply for this Privilege Criteria to qualify and procedures are on

form Counselor, Athletic Director, and

Administrator must approve along with Parent/Guardian

Section 8Testing Information

Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) Taken as a junior after 11 units/credits earned and two courses are

passed in English and Mathematics

Required for diploma

Required for graduation ceremony participation

Areas Tested:WritingEnglish/Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial Studies

Please know that this testing requirement is currently under Review by the State Department of Education. Any changes in the above requirement information will be communicated to you by school counselors. There is no factual information available at this time to share with you.

End of Course Tests (EOCT)

Counts 15% of the final grade for the course

Scores will be posted on transcripts.

Areas Tested:Ninth Literature/CompositionMath 1

Math 2Physical ScienceBiologyUnited States HistoryAmerican Literature/Composition Economics

More Tests AP—Advanced Placement (may be taken upon

completion of course)

SAT—college entrance

ACT—college entrance

ASSET—technical college

ASVAB—academic and career information Work Readiness Assessment (administered to

all seniors during fall semester of Senior year)

Section 9Units Required

Units Required for Promotion

Note regarding changes at the state level may impact graduation plan course options

Section 10BRIDGE Bill Checklist

Please complete user name and password for your My411 Account

We have already reviewed the tasks for 11th and 12th grades on an earlier slide

Note the Work Ready Assessment will be given to seniors during the Fall of 2011

Please remember thatGACollege411 Supports Advisement

Student Portfolios supported in middleschool and throughout high school.

Career Interest Inventory and Career Portfolio Information Used for High School Advisement plus CTAE Clusters/Pathways

High School Planning College Planning Financial Planning

Just a reminder (BRIDGE Bill) Please explore 3 postsecondary

schools/opportunities that support the Graduation Plan

Section 12Review and Signatures

Bridge Bill/Advisement plan should be signed by student, parent and counselor

Mission Possible: Graduation and BeyondYearly Advisement

Supported by Counselors

Reminders Once Again About Next Year as a 12th Grade Student: Senior Letter and Advisement

Ongoing support regarding course selection, graduation requirements,

career information, and future decisions

Use of GACollege411 to:

Request transcripts to post secondary

schools

Complete in-state applications to 2 and 4 year colleges,

technical colleges and universities

Counseling Website: http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/curriculum/high.htm

Our Schedule for the Rest of This Opportunity

•Verify student has a GACollege411 account-See Mrs. Miles in Front office

•See Michelle Bush if interested in Dual Enrollment (Accel/MOWR) Media Center

•See Starla Townsend if interested in WBL (in Auxiliary Gym)

• See Mrs. Berry about eligibility for Minimum Day and Early Graduation (in Auxiliary Gym)

•Questions/Discussion with Mrs. Colvard in the Auditorium

Graduation and career planning and decision making are key to

your student’s future.

We are here to provide support!