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Richmond Hill High School Senior Parent Night2014GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSPlanning for life after RHHS

A student must have 27 credits in order to graduate HSThose credits must include the following:4 English/Language Arts4 Math4 Science1 Health/PE4 Social Studies3 Electives (Fine Art/CTAE/Foreign Language)2 Local Elective (Fine Art/CTAE/Foreign Language)5 additional electives

The College Selection ProcessTo choose the wrong college, place all of your emphasis onWhere your friends are applyingWhere mom or dad attended collegeThe school with the best athleticsThe school with the most partiesThe school with the cutest guys/girlsTo choose the best fit FOR YOU, consider: Admission Requirements:Rigor of curriculum, SAT, GPACost:Tuition, Room & Board, Personal SpendingSize:Enrollment, Class Size, Campus SizeLocation:Setting, Distance from HomeAcademics:Majors, Programs, & ServicesAdmissions statistics from the research universities in Georgia

Middle 50%

Core GPA: 3.7-4.05SAT(CR+M+W): 1790-2060ACT: 27-32AP/IB: 4-6 Middle 50%

Core GPA: 3.2-3.7SAT(CR+M): 1030-1200ACT: 22-27

Admissions statistics from the research universities in Georgia 2012-2013

Middle 50%

Core GPA: 3.8-4.11SAT: 2000-2210ACT: 29-33AP/IB: 6-11

Freshman Index 2140

Minimal SAT Scores: Critical Reading - 430 Math - 400

Minimal ACT Scores: English 17 Mathematics 17Comprehensive UniversitiesBachelors Degrees through doctoral degrees

Provide a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience

Admissions RequirementsSAT and/or ACT for entrance examGPAMay require letters of recommendation

Comprehensive UniversitiesGeorgia Southern UniversityKennesaw State UniversityUniversity of West GeorgiaValdosta State UniversityState UniversitiesDegreesBachelors Degrees and Masters degreesMay offer limited Associates Degrees up to Education Specialists DegreesAdmissions RequirementsMinimum Core GPAMinimum Core CreditsMinimum SAT/ACT scores

State UniversitiesAlbany State UniversityArmstrong State UniversityClayton State UniversityColumbus State UniversityFort Valley State UniversityGeorgia College and State UniversityGeorgia Southwestern State UniversitySavannah State UniversitySouthern Polytechnic State UniversityUniversity of North Georgia

STATE COLLEGES

Entrance RequirementCore GPACore CreditsEntrance Exams VaryCompass ACT or SAT

Career CertificatesAssociates DegreesTargeted Bachelors degrees

State CollegesAbraham Baldwin Agriculture CollegeAtlanta Metropolitan CollegeBainbridge CollegeCollege of Coastal GeorgiaDalton State CollegeDarton State CollegeEast Georgia CollegeGeorgia Gwinnett CollegeGeorgia Highlands CollegeGeorgia Perimeter CollegeGordon State CollegeMiddle Georgia CollegeSouth Georgia College Georgia Military CollegePrivate CollegesAgnes School CollegeBerry CollegeBrenau UniversityBrewton-Parker CollegeClark Atlanta UniversityEmory UniversityOxfordLaGrange CollegeLife UniversityMercer University

Morehouse CollegeOglethorpe UniversityPaine CollegePoint UniversityReinhardt UniversitySCADShorter UniversitySpellman CollegeWesleyan CollegeYoung Harris College

For Profit CollegesArgosy UniversitySouth College University of PhoenixVirginia College

TECHNICAL COLLEGESProgramsAssociates DegreeCertificate or DiplomaCompass Exam for Degree ProgramNo SAT/ACT

Savannah Technical College offers many programs of study that a student can finish in two years or less.

Out of StateAdmission requirements will vary.

Check with the college of your interest for specific admission requirements.

MILITARYOpportunitiesTrainingEducationTravel

Policies/Expectations/Commitment

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) TBAScholarships

Must be a high school graduate, no GED

ENTERING THE WORK FORCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIGH SCHOOLCAREER INFORMATION

www.gacollege411.org

The College Application ProcessThe ApplicationApplication FeesTranscriptsLetter of RecommendationCollege Visitshttps://docs.google.com/file/d/0B26Ur2PmkAwyQjRGZGw2OW9hVGc/edit?usp=sharing Financial Planning

How many schools should my child apply to?Dream SchoolLikelya pretty good chance of getting inSafetya sure thing for admission and costUltimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. However, counselors generally recommend to consider applying to one to two schools in each category.

College ApplicationsSourcesCollege Admissions OfficeCollege web sitewww.gacollege411.orgWhenthe early bird.?Deadlines

Applying Early?

Early decision and early action plans allow students to apply early (usually by October or November) and get an admissions decision December or January.

Early Decision versus Early ActionEarly decision plans are binding. A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college.Early action plans are similar but are not binding, which means students receive an early response but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.Please check the policies of the individual colleges/universities you are applying to if you are applying early. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS/TESTSSAT (reasoning tests)ACTSAT II (subject area tests)COMPASSMost public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT)Armed Services Vocational Battery Aptitude (ASVAB)

Should I test Again?Did you have any problems during the test, like misunderstanding the directions or feeling ill?Do you think your scores do not accurately represent your abilities?Are your scores what you expected based on your high school grades?Have you taken more coursework or an intensive review?

Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation are written only when requested.

Find the Student Brag forms online on the Counselor page of the RHHS webpage. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B26Ur2PmkAwySmc2cmNVU2Z2SlU/edit?usp=sharing

Student should supply counselor and teachers with a Brag sheet or resume when they request a recommendation

Plan ahead Your child must allow two weeks for his/her counselor to complete his/her letter of recommendation

The students part of the application is expected to be completed beforehand.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTOUT OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESRequest paper transcript from Registrars Office $1.00 cost

GEORGIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ONLYFREE Online through www.gacollege411.org Mid-Year and Final Will send paper copy for Final Transcript upon request.

To learn how to request and request your transcript via GAcollege411, go to https://secure.gacollege411.org/College_Planning/Applications_and_Transcripts/_default.aspx

THE LETTER OR EMAIL ARRIVES. . . . ACCEPTED! (Hooray)Send depositsMay 1, 2015 deadlineCelebrateWait-listedDont panicEvaluate back-up planDeniedItll be okayGo to back-up plan

MathThe Math Sequence in Georgia is Math I, Math II, Math III, Math IVUniversity ExpectationsCareer Goals STEM career fields

Parent Conference DaysOctober 8thMarch 11thConference Days will be an opportunity to meet with your childs advisor toReview CreditsIntent to Graduate formReview current progress towards graduationHelping Outstanding pupils Educationally HOPEAvailable to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE eligible college in GEORGIAHOPE - Eligibility To receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must:Graduate from a HOPE-eligible high school with a 3.0 grade point average. OR Earn a 3.0 grade point average at the college level on degree coursework after attempting 30, 60, or 90 semester hours regardless of high school graduation status.Meet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements. Meet HOPE's Georgia residency requirements. Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible public or private college or university or technical college in Georgia. Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements.

HOPE Eligibility continuedMaintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student may be ineligible for HOPE payment if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs. Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015, additional rigor requirements will apply. Award LimitsA college degree-seeking student is ineligible for the HOPE Scholarship if the student has:Received payment from any combination of HOPE scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant funding totaling 127 semester hours of credit or Attempted 127 semester hours of college degree credit, regardless of whether or not HOPE funds were received while attempting the hours or Earned a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, regardless of whether or not HOPE funds were received while earning the degree or Reached the seven year expiration of eligibility date. Zell Miller Georgia's Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a HOPE-eligible college in Georgia.Zell Miller - EligibilityTo receive Zell Miller Scholarship funding, students must meet all HOPE Scholarship eligibility requirements and:Meet one of the following academic requirements: Graduate from an eligible high school as the valedictorian or the salutatorian.Graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.7 grade point average combined with a minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national test administration.

Zell Eligibility continuedMeet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirement. Meet HOPE's Georgia residency requirement. Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible public or private college or university or technical college in Georgia.Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements.Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student may be ineligible for Zell Miller Scholarship payment if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs.Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015 additional rigor requirements will apply.Zell Eligibility continuedMaintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student may be ineligible for Zell Miller Scholarship payment if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs.Beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015 additional rigor requirements will apply.

The Zell Miller Scholarship award varies and depends on the type of institution you are attending and your specific hours of enrollment. To determine your Zell Miller Scholarship award amount, see the handout.Public InstitutionsStudents attending public colleges or universities receive the current academic year standard undergraduate tuition, up to a maximum of 15 hours, for the specific number of hours enrolled, whether full time or part time.Private InstitutionsStudents attending private colleges or universities receive an award amount, up to a maximum of 12 hours, based on a half-time or full-time enrollment status.

41Award LimitsA college degree-seeking student is ineligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship if the student has:Received payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, and HOPE Grant. Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit; orAttempted 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of college degree credit, regardless of whether or not Zell Miller funds were received while attempting the hours; orEarned a baccalaureate (four-year) degree, regardless of whether or not Zell Miller funds were received while earning the degree, orGraduated from high school more than seven years ago and did not receive a HOPE Scholarship payment prior to summer term 2011.

Rigor RequirementHOPE RigorList of RHHS Courses Possessing Academic Rigor to Meet the HOPE Rigor RequirementHOPE GrantGeorgia's HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university in Georgia.Full-time enrollment is not required and students are not required to graduate from high school with a specific GPA, however, they are required to have a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at certain checkpoints, in order to maintain eligibility.Beginning with the 2013-2014 Award Year, students enrolled in a Commission approved, designated program of study who are eligible for, and receiving, HOPE Grant funding, may also be eligible for funding from the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG).A student's SIWDG award is a fixed amount per term based upon the student's program of study and number of hours of enrollment. Please review the chart for approved programs of study and award amounts.

HOPE Grant Award LimitsA HOPE Grant recipient is ineligible for the grant if the student has:Earned a baccalaureate degree; orReceived HOPE Grant payment for more than 63 semester or 95 quarter hours; orReceived payment from any combination of HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant, and, through Summer term 2011, Accel Program funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours of credit, Dual Credit Enrollment hours for which a high school student received HOPE Grant payment are not included in these totals.

Application Procedure HOPE & ZellStudents have three options when applying for the HOPE Scholarship:Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By using your GAcollege411 account and accessing the FAFSA application from GAcollege411, you can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete this formGSFAPPS (electronic application) GSFAPPS (paper application)Application DeadlineWhile you have until the last day of classes or exams to submit your application in order to receive HOPE funds for that semester, it is highly recommend that student s submit their HOPE applications as early as possible.How to Get HelpIf you need help filling out an application, or have other questions relating to HOPE, it is suggested that students contact the financial aid office at the school they plan to attend, talking with their high school counselor, or contacting the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

GPAWhat is a GPA?GPA = Grade Point Average.The GPA is calculated using both grade information and course credit information. The GPA is usually based on a 4.0 scaleCumulative GPA is calculated on all high school level courses (passed and failed) taken in middle school, high school, and dual enrollment. HOPE GPA is calculated on all English, math, science, social studies, and modern language class completed in high school or through dual enrollment. Academic GPA - is calculated on all English, math, science, social studies, and modern language class completed in high school or through dual enrollment. Weighted GPA uses a different scale (4.5 or 5.0). Usually the most rigorous (AP & dual enrollment) coursed are weighted. Unweighted GPA - a GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale

50How to Calculate a GPAConversion ChartA = 4B = 3C = 2F = 0How to Calculate:Multiply the number of As by 4, the number of Bs by 3, the number of Cs by 2, and the number of Fs by 0. Add together to get the total.Divide the total in #2 by the total number of classes taken.

How to Calculate a GPA - ExampleNo. of As=2X4=8No. of Bs =1X3=3No. of Cs=1X2=2No. of Fs =0X0=0Total =413GPA=3.25 (13 divided by 4)1. Student A has the following grades for last semester. Complete her GPA.1. English B2. Algebra C3. Biology A4. Spanish 1 ACalculate a GPAStudent B has the following grades for last semester. Compute his GPA1. World History B2. Biology F3. English C4. Health/Personal Fitness AGACOLLEGE411.ORGPreliminary HOPE GPAVIPs in the lives of the Class of 2015Sandra Eckhart Senior CounselorPenny Williams - Graduation Tiffani Russell - Prom SponsorDebbie Williams RegistrarDondi Mock - Senior Class Sponsor

Senior DuesAmount: $25Past dues: Junior-$35, Sophomore-$20, Freshman-$10If you have not attended RHHS for all four years, you only have to pay dues for the years you attended RHHSDates: September 1, 2014 February 20, 2015 to Mrs. Russell

Senior Remind 101Text (678) 293-7731 with the message @11efe.

Email 11efe@mail.remind.com.

Download the free app. Open app and enter class code @11efe. RHHS Class of 2015 Graduation CeremonyLocation: Savannah Civic Center301 W Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah, GA 31401

Date/Time:2:00 on Saturday May 23(practice will be at 8:00 Saturday morning)

TicketsNot yet determined, but between 10 and 15 tickets per student

General InformationStudent funded trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Admission includes entry into Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.Date: May 1-2, 2015Chaperones: 1 per 10 students, including RHHS faculty and Richmond Hill Police Department officer(s).

TransportationTravel to Universal Studios via chartered busDepart RHHS Friday, 5/1/15 and return early morning Saturday, 5/2

ExpensesApproximate costs: *$125.00 per student which includes:Universal GradBash ticket: $75.00 (includes estimate of Florida taxes)Charter Bus: $50.00

*price subject to change depending on travel and ticket costs--A $50.00 non-refundable deposit will be collected by December 12, 2014. Remainder due by February 6, 2015.Pending Board ApprovalSENIOR STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADBASH TRIP IF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS ARE MET:Student is a bona fide senior who has accumulated a minimum of 19 credits toward graduation. Student has no excessive tardies, absences, or discipline referrals. Student has received no teacher/counselor/administrator recommendation that they not be allowed to participate.

*All decisions as to participation ultimately decided by administrationATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPSStudent registers at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Student requests a transcript to be sent to NCAA Clearinghouse

Student sends S.A.T./A.C.T. scores to NCAA Clearinghouse, scores must be sent directly from the testing service

Student calculates core average according to NCAA requirements

Student and family review NCAA policies and procedures

Want more information about financial aid?GAcollege411.orgGeorgia Student FinanceFinancial Aid Office of Colleges College Board WebsiteAmerican College Testing website

Sources of Information from RHHS Counseling DepartmentRHHS Counseling Dept. website http://rhhs.bryan.k12.ga.us/?PageName='Guidance'RHHS Counseling Dept. on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RHHSschoolcounselorsSenior Bulletin published online each month beginning in OctoberA sampling of sources of scholarship.Information about colleges visiting RHHSReminders of important dates and deadlines in the college application/scholarship application process

HELPFUL WEB SITESRichmond Hill HS Counseling Departmenthttp://rhhs.bryan.k12.ga.us/?PageName='Guidance'Richmond Hill High Schoolhttp://rhhs.bryan.k12.ga.us/College Board/S.A.T.www.sat.collegeboard.comA.C.T.www.ACTstudent.orgCommons Application:www.commonapp.org

HELPFUL WEB SITES, CONTDOnline applications for colleges in Georgia and much morewww.gacollege411.orgGeorgia Student Finance Commission (H.O.P.E.)www.gsfc.orgFree application for Federal Student Aidhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Ready, Set, Go! Thank you for attending tonights Senior Parent Meeting.

We appreciate your time, and look forward to working with you and your child as he/she takes the next steps into the future.