Sophomore Classroom Guidance

Paths toGraduation

Academic Options• CP Junior and Senior Schedule• GHS/MHS Technical Program• Adding AP Classes• Dual Enrollment/ College Credit Now

Adding AP Classes• Some colleges give credit or advanced

placement on basis of AP Exam scores (3,4,5)• Classes stress improving writing skills,

collaborative problem solving, and intense student discussions

• Your transcript reflects rigor in the college admissions process- good for competitive colleges

Adding AP Classes• Research

– AP students more likely to finish college in 4 years– 31% of colleges look at AP experience when

determining scholarships• Your GPA

– 10 point addition in grading (not Hope calculation)– Higher GPA for CP class v. AP class?

• Discuss with your teacher/parent/counselor• 22 AP classes are offered at GHS

College Credit Now aka Dual Enrollment

• An opportunity for qualified high school students to earn college credits

• An 11th or 12th grade student is “jointly” enrolled in high school and in college, full time or part time

• He/she earns college credits as well as high school credits needed for graduation

Subject to change based on legislative action

2 Options forCOLLEGE CREDIT NOW

1. ACCEL 2. MOVE ON

WHEN READY (MOWR)

Part/Full Time Full Time

LA, MA, SS, SC, FL Academic Classes/Some Electives

What Are the Differences? ACCEL

• Part/Full time college

• Academic classes only

• Small book allowance

• Most of tuition paid by State of Georgia

• Can drop/add classes, flexibility

• Electronic application

MOWR• Full time college – 12 hr. requirement• Academic & approved elective classes• No book allowance• Local System pays most of tuition • Cannot drop/add classes or switch to ACCEL • Paper application

* Note: ACCEL and MOWR students will only be permitted to return to full time High School classes at the beginning of a semester.

Where Can I Attend?

A student may apply to attend any public college, private college, or technical college.

GGC

Georgia Perimeter

Georgia Tech (MA)

Others…

How Does Grading Work?• If the college transcript shows a letter grade,

the high school will transcribe the grade as: A = 95 B = 85 C = 77 D = 72 F = 55

• If an EOCT is required for a course taken at college (Ex. Economics), the student must complete the EOCT at high school. The EOCT counts 20% of the student's final H.S. grade.

• If the student fails a class, it may jeopardize graduation.

• No points are added to the final grade (exception – 10 pts. are added to Georgia Tech –Calculus II).

• All College Credit Now classes are included on the high school transcript.

What Are the Pros and Cons?PROS

• Students get a head start on college and can finish HS at the same time.

• Tuition fees are low.

• College schedule may be a better fit with a work schedule

• Strong self-discipline is required

CONS• It may be difficult to keep

up with important Junior and Senior information if students are not at their home school.

• Some colleges prefer a different curriculum path, i.e. AP classes.

• Colleges will not communicate with parents of College Credit Now students.

• Not all colleges accept the credits.

• Transportation is not provided

Student Responsibilities

Contact a college about College Credit Now procedure

• Application? Tuition? Academic Requirements? ACCEL or MOWR? College schedule?

Contact and meet with your HS Counselor

• Parent permission required

• Correct courses and credits required for HS graduation – bring in college schedule

• Verify if an EOCT is required for any college course you are taking

• At the end of the semester, provide a copy of the college transcript

Example of College Credit Now Requirements

GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE• Submit Application and all supporting

information to Georgia Gwinnett College.

• GPA Requirement – 3.0 Core GPA

• SAT Minimum – Math 460/Critical Reading 480

• ACT Minimum – Math 19, English 21

• Application Deadline – early June for next school year

Pick up a copy of the College Credit Now Brochure in the Counseling

Office for more details.

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