Milton High School

Sophomore Parent Night – 2/11/2016

Class of 2018

Graduation Requirements

Course Options for Next Year

College Admissions Overview

Pre-Test

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Administration

Principal Brian Jones

9th Grade AP Sharon Reinig

10th Grade AP Heidi Morrison (Ballog)

11th Grade AP Rich Spierto

12th Grade AP Sandy Owens

Counseling Department

Counselors Student Caseload

Stephen Robinson A – Cok (1320)

Casey Plonka Col – Gri (1340)

Curtisa Johnson Gro– Lom (1340)

Hillary Reiner Lon – Per (1320)

Melisa Marsh Pet – Sca (1340)

Kara Peters Sch – Z (1320)

Grad. Requirements - Testing

The State no longer requires students to take/pass the

GHSGT or GHSWT in order to graduate

All students will take the EOC assessments in the

following courses: 9th Lit, American Lit, Coordinate

Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Physical Science, Biology,

U.S. History, and Economics

The EOC’s count as 20% of final grade

23.0 Total Credits Needed For Graduation1 semester class = 0.5 credits

English – 4.0 credits

Math – 4.0 credits

Science – 4.0 credits

Social Studies – 3.0 credits

Health / Personal Fitness – 1.0 credit

World Lang./Career Tech./Fine Arts – 3.0 credits

Electives – 4.0 credits

Course Options for 11th Grade

EnglishThis Year Next Year

10th Lit./Comp.

(on-level)

American Lit./Comp.

(on-level)

10th Lit. Honors American Lit. Honors

or

AP Lang./Amer. Lit.

Course Options for 11th Grade

Math

This Year Next Year

GSE Geometry GSE Algebra II

Accelerated Geometry

B/Algebra II

Accelerated

GSE Pre-Calculus

Honors*Please note that we are not able to accept Course Waivers in math.

Course Options for 11th Grade

MathThis Year Next Year

GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus

Accelerated

GSE Pre-Calculus

Honors

AP Calculus AB or BC

or

AP Statistics

*If the current math class is not listed in this presentation, please check with the

teacher re: the math course for next year.

Course Options for 11th Grade

Science

This Year Next Year

Physical Science

(on-level)

Environmental Science

or Chemistry

Physical Science

Honors

Chemistry

or Chemistry Honors

*Although Chemistry is not required for high school graduation, many colleges

and universities require a year of high school Chemistry for admission.

**Chemistry is also a pre-requisite for many of Milton’s upper-level Science

classes.

Course Options for 11th Grade

ScienceThis Year Next Year

Chemistry

or Chemistry Honors

Physics or

AP Physics 1

*If taking Chemistry this year, will have to take Physics in order to meet

graduation requirements.

**Other Science Options: Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science,

AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Earth Systems

Course Options for 11th Grade

Social Studies

This Year Next Year

World History

(on-level)

U.S. History

(on-level)

AP World History AP U.S. History

*Other Social Studies Electives that may be available: AP Psychology,

Sociology, AP Comparative Government, Constitutional Law

Course Options for 11th Grade

World Language

Not specifically required for High School

Graduation

However, most 4 year colleges require at

least 2 years of the same language (more

competitive colleges often require 3 or more)

If have not started a World Language yet,

plan on starting next year

Typical Junior Schedule

1. Amer. Lit. (on-level, Honors, or AP Lang)

2. GSE Algebra II (or Accelerated GSE Pre-Cal H)

3. Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science

4. United States History (on-level or AP)

5. Elective (e.x., World Language)

6. Two Semester-Long Electives

or 1 Year-Long Elective

What if You Fail a Class?Retention Policy 5.0 credits to be promoted to the 10th grade

11.0 credits to be promoted to the 11th grade

17.0 credits to be promoted to the 12th grade

Making Up Failed Classes Summer School (info around Spring Break)

On-line – (must have counselor permission!) Fulton Virtual Campus – www.fultonschools.org

Click “Schools” then “Fulton Virtual”

Georgia Virtual School –www.GAVirtualSchool.org

Learning Lab–Ms. DeCristofaro in 4301 GVCR and Edgenuity are not NCAA approved

If a student fails a class and later retakes the same class, the new grade does not replace the failing grade (grades for all attempted classes are shown on the transcript).

What Colleges Are Looking For

1. Grades (GPA)

2. SAT / ACT

3. Rigorous High School Courses

4. Co-Curricular Activities Leadership Activities

Community Service

5. Registered Campus Visits

Grades / GPA

The #1 factor in most college admissions

decisions

Extremely important to maximize performance:

Stay in close contact with teachers

Complete all assignments

Attend help sessions

Monitor progress in Home Access Center

Spending time each night on every academic class

Good attendance

Being on-time and prepared for class

Peer Tutoring

Grades / GPA

GPA (Grade Point Average)

Fulton County uses Numeric Average Can’t just “convert” Numeric Average to GPA (e.g., 80 numeric

avg. not necessarily a 3.0)

Most Colleges (and HOPE) use GPA

Many variations on GPA

Core vs. Cumulative

Weighted vs. Unweighted

Grades / GPA Estimating GPA

For each final grade on the transcript, assign the

following point values:

A = 4

B = 3

C = 2

F = 0

Add up all points and divide by number of classes

Do not round up (e.g., a 2.85 is not rounded to a 3.0)

Important to move borderline grades up into higher

letter grade range

HOPE Scholarship Program HOPE GPA Calculated by the Georgia Student Finance

Commission (GSFC)

Milton cannot provide you with HOPE GPA

GSFC will not round up HOPE GPA calculations at all

Example: 2.99999 won’t qualify

GSFC also runs www.GACollege411.org

Can check in-progress HOPE GPA there (usually starting Junior Year)

Qualifications for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia

Be a graduate of an eligible high school

Maintain a minimum GPA in ALL core- curriculum subjects, including failing grades.

Must have a valid Social Security number on file at the high school.

HOPE Scholarship Program

HOPE Scholarship

Need minimum 3.0 GPA in academic courses (English, Math, Science, Social

Studies, & World Language)

Middle School Grades do not count

HOPE subtracts the 7 Honors Points for Honors, AP, College courses

Adds 0.5 weight to AP classes only (not Honors)

HOPE subtracts the 7 Honors Points for Honors, AP, College courses

Academic electives not required for graduation still count for HOPE (ex. Spanish

3, AP Psychology, some CTE courses)

Zell Miller Scholarship

Need 3.7 in core academic courses

Need one of the following test scores to qualify: Minimum 1200 on SAT (Critical Reading + Math) in one sitting

Composite ACT score of 26 in one sitting

Must maintain 3.3 in college courses

HOPE – New Rigor RequirementFor the Class of 2018, in order to be eligible for HOPE/Zell Miller,

students must earn a minimum of 4.0 credits in courses from the

following categories:

1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or an equivalent

or higher course;

2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy/Physiology, or an

equivalent or higher course;

3) Advanced Placement courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies,

and foreign language);

4) International Baccalaureate or Dual Credit Enrollment courses in core subjects

(English, math, science, social studies and foreign language);

5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects (English,

math, science, social studies and foreign language) where such courses are not

remedial and developmental courses; or

6) Advanced foreign language courses. (Level II or higher)

For a full list of courses, visit http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_List.pdf

SAT / ACT Next Fall – PSAT – National Merit Scholarships!

Start taking by Spring of Junior Year

Very different tests - some students do much

better on one than the other Should take a diagnostic test by Fall of 11th Grade

New Redesigned SAT starting March 2016

Prepare even for 1st attempt Tests are only offered 6-7 times per year each

Free Redesigned SAT prep through Khan Academy

Registration is about 6 weeks before test date – plan ahead!

Rigorous High School Courses

How many Honors / AP classes taken?

Colleges really want to see students challenge

themselves

As/more important than SAT/ACT for some colleges

Balancing Act – grades are still most important

Check admissions sites for classes required

above and beyond those required for graduation

Example - World Language, Chemistry, Fine Arts, etc.

Co-Curricular Activities

Many colleges will consider these when

making admissions decisions

Do not have to be Milton-sponsored

Colleges particularly like to see:

Leadership (club officer, team captain,

organizer of event, etc.)

Community Service

Athletic Eligibility

To participate in any sport, students must

pass 5 out of 6 courses the preceding

semester - summer school is considered

an extension of spring semester

All athletes must be on track to graduate

at the beginning of each school year

Maintain a Healthy Balance

Preparing for college is important, but so is preserving

mental health.

Consider the workload in the level and rigor of classes

(i.e., 2 AP classes, 2 on level classes vs. 4 AP classes in a

given semester )

Pursue your intellectual interests

Get involved in extra-curricular activities

Make time for community service or other interests

Participate in activities to promote your overall health by

eating healthy and exercising

Mental wellness is as important to your overall well-

being

College and Career Center

Location: 2201 Website: mhsccc.com

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-2:30PM

College Visits & College Fairs

Grade Specific Seminars

Scholarship Information

Application Workshops

Interview Practice

Mock ACT/SAT Tests

Major and Career Search

Study Skills Sessions

Registered Campus Visits

Next year, plan to start visiting schools

Early release day, long weekends, Spring

Break

Make sure schools know you’re coming –

contact Office of Admissions

Schools will keep a record of registered visits

Shows a true interest in the school

Take an official tour – get a feel for the school

What to do Now Focus on getting good grades

SAT/ACT diagnostic test/practice tests

Explore possible career/major options

www.gacollege411.org - Career surveys

ASVAB – next December

Further Develop Co-Curricular Activities

Particularly Leadership & Community Service

Keep a record of activities (student profile, resume, or

GA College 411 account)

Research College Admissions Requirements

Helpful College Websites

GA College 411.org

GCIS- Georgia Career Information System

www.gcic.peachnet.edu

Username: s(Student ID)

Password: Miltonhs1

Post-Test

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