Junior Parent Night October 25 2016 DECISIONS HOW

Junior Parent Night October 25, 2016 DECISIONS HOW TO BEGIN MAKING CHOICES

Preparing for the future takes time, patience, and diligence. Parents are an important component in helping their students make choices.

PROCRASTINATION IS A SENIOR’S WORST ENEMY. FAILING TO PLAN IS THEIR 2 ND WORST ENEMY

Graduation Requirements Units Required • English/Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Technical/Fine Arts and/or Foreign Language Classes • Health and Physical Education • Electives 4 4 4 3 TOTAL UNITS (Minimum) 23 3 1 4

Senior Year Class Selection – MOWR/Dual Enrollment – Work Based Learning – Quest Internship – Peer Leadership (Application and Interview) – Maxwell High School – Grayson Tech High School Registration Starts January 9 th, 2017

Senior Year Class Selection Language Arts Social Studies – Senior British Literature (CP and Honors levels) – Economics (CP and Honors) – AP Lit – Dual Enrollment English 1101 and English 1102 on campus at MVHS – Political Systems (CP and Honors) – AP Macroeconomics – AP Government

Senior Year Math Selection – Pre-Cal – Statistical Reasoning – AP Cal AB – AP Cal BC – AP Statistics – Advanced Calculus – Distance Math MOWR/Dual Enrollment GA Tech – Dual Enrollment College Algebra/College

Senior Year Science Selection – Anatomy and Physiology – Physics (CP and Honors) – Astronomy – AP Biology – Computer Science – AP Environmental Science – AP Physics A – Energy and Power – AP Physics C – Food for Life – Forensic Science – Microbiology

Dual Enrollment (MOWR) Options for Seniors Meeting November 10 at 6 pm Off Campus On Campus – GGC, UNG, Gwinnett Tech, etc. – Gwinnett Tech/MVHS – SAT/ACT – Juniors/Seniors – 3. 0 academic GPA – English, Math, Psych, Abnormal Psychology Business Mgmt, Sociology. – Juniors/Seniors – More course options – College environment – Accuplacer, SAT/ACT – HS environment

Maxwell/Grayson Maxwell Grayson – Juniors and seniors from any GCPS high school may attend. – Students must have at least 8 units of credit during Winter Registration to submit an application. – Students must meet junior requirements (11 credits) by August 1 to be enrolled. – Transportation provided – Open House: TBD 770 -963 -6838 www. maxwellhigh. com – Students must meet junior requirements (11 credits) by August 1 to be enrolled. – Transportation is not provided – Open House: October 27 5 -7 pm 770 -554 -7082 www. graysontech. org Some programs offer Dual Enrollment Credit

Quest Internship – Only for Gifted Students – GCPS will find an internship for each student based on their interests. – Students will leave campus during 7 th period therefore students must have transportation to internship. Amazing opportunity for Gifted Students. Program Leader: William Shirley william_shirley@gwinnett. k 12. ga. us

Work-Based Learning – Learn on the job and make money!

Work-Based Learning – Leave school early – Make money while learning on the job – Includes unpaid interns too! – Complete assignments online

Requirements for Work-Based Learning – Junior or Senior – Must have own transportation to/from school – Job should be related to a course already taken (or currently taking the same semester) – Example: Took Marketing Principles and work retail at J. C. Penney or you are currently taking Foods and you work at Chick-fil-A

Requirements for Work-Based Learning – Job can be paid (must have documented pay-stubs) or unpaid internship – Work hours requirements: – 1 period = 5 hours per week – 2 periods = 10 hours per week – 3 periods = 15 hours per week – Job must be lined up by first day of school (August) – Apply for & register for the course NOW!

Application – Pick up an application packet from Mrs. Barrett in room 1. 306 – Then see Mrs. Barrett during registration to register for the course during registration – Andrea Barrett – andrea_barrett@gwinnett. k 12. ga. us – 678 -407 -7614

Junior Year *Complete your junior credit evaluation with your counselor. *Register to take the SAT/ACT *Research careers online or by talking to your counselor, teachers, parents, and professionals in the community. *Request and review materials that colleges send you. *Research/apply for scholarships. *Attend college fairs *Keep your grades up.

SENIOR YEAR *Complete the Senior Application for Graduation with your Counselor. *Register to take (retake) the SAT/ACT *Complete college applications by Thanksgiving (recommended) *Request paper or an electronic version of transcripts from MVHS ($5. 00 for each through MPP) *Attend the Senior Parent meeting in fall. *Attend the Financial Aid meeting.

SAT/ACT Prep Resources SAT/ACT Review Books Mountain View High School Community School

SAT/ACT Prep Resources There’s an App for that Tutoring Centers

SAT/ACT Prep Resources College Boardwww. collegeboard. com ACT Website- www. actstudent. org

Kaplan’s National Practice Test Weekend – The "combo test" exposes students to every section of each exam. After the test, students will see their scores instantly and receive detailed data helping to determine which test may be best for them – Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice tests will be offered throughout the country and Live Online on November 12 th and 13 th. – Sunday, November 13, 2016 1 -4: 30 pm at King's Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta, GA – Please visit www. kaptest. com/practicetestweekend

But…. . I have no idea what I want to do the rest of my LIFE!!!

My Next Move

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS – Grades (most colleges use the core academic classes only) – SAT/ACT scores – Course Selection – School Activities – Leadership – Essay – Community Service – Recommendations

PAYING FOR COLLEGE / TECHNICAL SCHOOL – Financial Aid – income based. FAFSA. Application opens October 1 st and is based off of two years of tax returns. – Scholarships – criteria varies depending on the scholarship. – The Hope Scholarship - check state website for updates. Hope GPA on Ga. Futures website. – The Hope Grant – Technical schools only – check state website for updates. – Out of Pocket

Junior Conferences Class of 2018 Graduation is around the corner. Are you prepared? – Plan classes for your Senior Year – Review SAT/ACT options – Discuss College/Career Plans Jr. Appointments Available Now Parents and Students go to mtnviewhs. com counseling page: Watch Junior Video Schedule your private conference with Ms. Mason Counseling dept.

– Excerpts from Junior Contract: – If a student is missing a required course for graduation, the student cannot participate in the graduation ceremony and … – A July graduation ceremony is available to students that attend a GCPS summer school and complete their graduation requirements. – If you choose to complete your requirements through any non-GCPS program, you cannot participate in the July graduation ceremony. – If a student failed a required test but has completed all other graduation requirements, the student can participate in the graduation ceremony and will receive a High School Certificate in place of a the High School Diploma. The diploma is awarded upon successful completion of all required tests.

You are the captain of your own ship but don’t worry there’s always a dock on the other side