SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL "CLASS OF 2020" PARENT NIGHT - Atlanta Public Schools
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NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL
“CLASS OF 2020”
PARENT NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
AGENDA • Welcome: Dr. Angela Mitchell – 11th grade assistant principal • Email: ammitchell@apsk12.org • Darryl Robinson – class of 2020 counselor • Email: darryl.robinson@apsk12.org • Remind: text 81010@war2020 • Student Expectations • Graduation requirements: Darryl Robinson – c/o 2020 counselor • Credit recovery: Cassandra Jones – Graduation Coach • Dual Enrollment: Darryl Robinson – c/o 2020 counselor
AGENDA • PSAT, SAT, ACT • Work-Based Learning: Avis Eichelberger - WBL Coordinator • Minimum Day Options • College Planning: Arnelle Vilfort & Taylor Thomas – College Advisers • HOPE Eligibility • NCAA Clearinghouse – Marc Genwright – Lead Counselor • Junior/Senior timeline • Q&A
North Atlanta Administrative Team
Curtis Douglass, Principal
Lincoln Woods, 9th Grade Assistant Principal Departments – English, P.E.
Yvette Williams, 10th Grade Assistant Principal Departments – Science, Fine Arts
Angela Mitchell, 11th Grade Assistant Principal Departments – Mathematics, CTAE
Jill Stewart, 12th Grade Assistant Principal Departments – Social Studies, World Languages
LaKeicia Bonner, Assistant Principal Departments – Special Education and ESOL
Meredith Kaltman, School Business ManagerGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Areas of study: Units required • English/language arts 4 • Mathematics 4 • Science 4 • Social Studies 3 • World Languages 2 • CTAE and/or fine arts/foreign language 1 • Health 0.5 • Personal Fitness 0.5 • Physical Education 0.5 • Electives 4 • Community Service 0.5 • Total units (Minimum) 24
COMMUNITY SERVICE Students are required to complete seventy-five (75) hours of volunteer service to the community. The volunteer service must be completed with a non-profit organization approved by Atlanta Public Schools. Community service hours are due March 29, 2019. ** New students have until December 1, 2019 to submit hours. Community service logs are located in Mr. Robinson’s office in room 6172 and room 7151. CAS hours for IB may be used but must be documented separately.
CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS • Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) • During the day or beyond the school day • Rolling admission thru April 22, 2019 • Comprehensive exam (January 22- February 14) • Alonzo Crim night school • Summer School • All students must obtain a minimum of 18 units of credit in order to be classified as a senior in the fall of 2019 • Students must be on track with all core requirements by the end of summer 2019 in order to be considered on track for graduation
DUAL ENROLLMENT PARTNERS
DUAL ENROLLMENT
PROCEDURES
• Must attend a dual enrollment meeting
• Review admission requirements for each partnership school
• Create student account go to https://www.gafutures.org
• Submit application to partnering school
• Submit high school transcript
• Register for sat/act & submit scores to participating school
• Schedule appointment with counselor & Mr. Genwright to complete student
participation agreement
• Provide copy of dual enrollment schedule to counselor & Mr. Genwright
• Submit official dual enrollment transcript to counselor at the end of each
semester/termDUAL ENROLLMENT DATES • Application deadline for spring 2019 – October 15 • Application deadline for summer 2019 – March 1 • Application deadline for fall 2019 – March 15 NAHS Student Persprective: • Amari Atterberry • Elvis Pacheco
PSAT/NMSQT • NMSQT -THE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST • Administered WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 • Reading & Mathematics Skills Testing • Score Range: 160 – 760 For Two Sections (Max Score 1520) • Helps Prepare Student For SAT • Link PSAT Scores with Khan Academy for Personalized Practice Plans • https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Key Benefits of PSAT
• Students who take PSAT/NMSQT as a sophomore score 50 points higher
on SAT
• Students who take PSAT/NMSQT sophomore & junior year average 150
points higher on the SAT
• Students who take advantage of practice opportunities via Khan Academy
increased scores by 200 point from their performance on PSAT/NMSQT to
their performance on SATBenefits of Khan Academy
Personalized to you
• They will create a tailored practice plan for students based on a diagnostic or your SAT or
PSAT/NMSQT® scores
Interactive
• Thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, and hints plus study and test-taking tips and
strategies
Official
• 8 full-length, real practice tests and content created in partnership with College Board
Instant
• Get constant feedback and progress so you know where you standMOCK SAT/ACT AND SAT/ACT COMBO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS • NOV 10: SAT/ACT COMBO DIAGNOSTIC • FEB 2: SAT/ACT COMBO DIAGNOSTIC • MAR 23: MOCK ACT • APR 20: MOCK SAT • COST $5.00 PAID VIA APPLEROUTH (INFO WILL BE FORTHCOMING ON PAY OPTION VIA LINK) • APS SAT SCHOOL DAY TESTING : • MARCH 6, 2019 FREE FOR ALL JUNIORS!!
Work-Based Learning WORK-BASED LEARNING (WBL) IS A STATE-WIDE PROGRAM WITHIN THE CAREER, TECHNICAL AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (CTAE) DEPARTMENT THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A VARIETY OF SKILLS BY EXPANDING THE CLASSROOM INTO THE COMMUNITY AND NARROWING THE GAP BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE THROUGH RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PREPARATION AND HANDS-ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. THROUGH WBL EXPERIENCES, STUDENTS ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK AND FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
WBL CATEGORIES
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (PAID OR NON-PAID)
• Students concurrently earn a high school diploma, a post-secondary credential,
and an industry recognized certification in their chosen area of study
INTERNSHIP (PAID OR NON-PAID)
• Placements that are directly related to a student’s pathway
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (PAID)
• Entry level work experiences not aligned to coursework and/or career goalsMINIMUM DAY ELIGIBILITY • Be able to provide own transportation to and /or from school • Maintain passing grade in all classes • Agree to not ne on campus during minimum day period • Available to seniors that are on track for graduation • Must have exemplary attendance/tardy record during the 2018 -19 academic year • Must have exemplary discipline record during the 2018-19 academic year • 75 community services hours must be submitted by the march 29th due date • Applications will be available April 1- April 19 • Deadline to submit application is April 22
COLLEGE
PLANNING
• COLLEGE ADVISERS ASSIST JUNIORS & SENIORS
• EMAIL: NAHSCOLLEGE@GMAIL.COM
• REMIND: @NACOLLEGE0 TO 81010
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER (ROOM 8141)
• COLLEGE ADMISSIONS (TIPS FOR SUCCESS)
• SAT/ACT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• EVENTS (COLLEGE FAIR, COLLEGE REP VISITS, COLLEGE
TOURS)WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID? FAFSA • FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID OPENS, OCTOBER 1ST ; BASED ON 2018 TAXES • APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT FAFSA.GOV (ASSESSES QUALIFICATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND LOANS) • BENEFITS OF COMPLETING THE FAFSA • CHECKOUT THE FAFSA4CASTER
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
• MEET HOPE'S U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN REQUIREMENTS;
• BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF GEORGIA OR BEEN IN GEORGIA FOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO
THE FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
• ELIGIBILITY: MUST HAVE A 3.0 CORE GPA PER GAFUTURES.ORG ; CORE SUBJECTS
INCLUDE CORE ELECTIVES SUCH AS JOURNALISM, ECONOMICS AND ETC.
BENEFITS: 75% TUITION COVERED AT A IN-STATE PUBLIC INSTITUTION; PRIVATE
SCHOOLS AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4000 A YEAR
PUBLIC: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, GA TECH, GA STATE, GA COLLEGE AND STATE
PRIVATE: MERCER, EMORY, SPELMAN, MOREHOUSEZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY • MEET HOPE'S U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN REQUIREMENTS; • BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF GEORGIA OR BEEN IN GEORGIA FOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP • ELIGIBILITY: MUST HAVE A 3.7 CORE GPA, 1200 SAT OR 26 ACT PER GAFUTURES.ORG ; CORE SUBJECTS INCLUDE CORE ELECTIVES SUCH AS JOURNALISM, ECONOMICS AND ETC. BENEFITS: 100% TUITION COVERED AT A IN-STATE PUBLIC INSTITUTION; PRIVATE SCHOOLS AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4200 A YEAR PUBLIC: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, GA TECH, GA STATE, GA COLLEGE AND STATE PRIVATE: MERCER, EMORY, SPELMAN, MOREHOUSE
ACHIEVE ATLANTA SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE AN APS STUDENT FOR TWO YEARS MUST HAVE A 80 GPA FOR A FOUR YEAR SCHOOL=$5,000 A YEAR MUST HAVE A 75 GPA FOR A TWO YEAR SCHOOL= $1,500 A YEAR MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED PER THE FAFSA ($0-8000 ESTIMATED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION) MORE INFO AT ACHIEVEATLANTA.ORG
UGA APPLICANT POOL (CLASS OF 2022) • 26,500 applications • 84% from Georgia • Approx. 5,750 incoming first year students had an average weighted GPA of 4.04 • Average ACT score of 30, which ties with last year’s record • Average weighted GPA of incoming freshmen was 3.9 four years ago
UGA APPLICANT POOL (CLASS OF 2022) • SAT scores of incoming freshmen reached a record level at 1365 for the class of 2022 compared to 1344 last year • The rigor of students coursework relative to what’s available at their school is a key factor in admission decision • Class of 2022 admits completed an average of eight AP/IB or dual enrollment courses in high school
GEORGIA TECH APPLICANT POOL (C/O 2022) • 35, 613 APPLICATIONS • 37% FROM GERORGIA • 97% FIRST-YEAR TO SECOND-YEAR RETENTION RATE • GPA EQUIVALENCY WAS AN “A” • ACT: 31 – 34 • SAT: 1400 – 1520
GEORGIA TECH APPLICANT POOL (C/O 2022) DEMOGRAPHICS • 46% WHITE • 31% ASIAN • 9% HISPANIC • 7% AFRICAN-AMERICAN • 4% MULTIRACIAL • 2% OTHER/UNKNOWN
NCAA Clearinghouse
NCAA Clearinghouse
Latino Student Initiative Pipeline Program
Georgia State University Partnership
• College pipeline where students receive coaching via mentors
• Mentors are Gouizetta Scholars
• Open to first generation Juniors with a 3.2 or higher GPA
• 7 – 8 meetings held on Friday afterschool (3:55p-4:45p)
• Student must commit to the sessions
• Students will attend summit at GSU during Spring semester
• For More Info contact Mr. Galban david.galban@apsk12.org or (404) 802-4731Junior Timeline
Fall of Junior Year:
• Take PSAT in October
• Research colleges on gafutures.org
• Keep resume updated with extra-curricular activities, (club, sports,
employment, volunteer hours, honors, awards, etc.)Winter of Junior Year
• Keep your grades up, improvement counts
• Maintain good rapport with your junior year teachers, most likely these will be the
teachers who will write letters of recommendation for you
• Plan a challenging senior year curriculum
• Take SAT twice in junior year and research admission requirements to determine
which schools are your reach, fit and safety schools
• March and June
• Compile a list of 5 – 6 schools you plan to apply during fall of senior year.Spring of Junior Year
• Attend College fairs
• Plan college tours during spring break
• Write letter of intent to military academy if interested
• Refine your college list
• Study for finals!
Summer Between Junior & Senior Year
• Arrange college tours for the summer
• Athletes register with NCAA ClearinghouseCLASS SIZE • 533 THIRD YEAR STUDENTS • 50 NEW AND FORMER JUNIORS ENROLLED SINCE AUGUST 2018 • 1 COUNSELOR
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