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Jackson County Comprehensive High School 2014-2015 Dr. Pete Jones– Principal • Joe Lancaster, Assistant Principal • Kendra Phillips, Assistant Principal • Dale Simpson, Assistant Principal • Adam Lindsey, Athletic Director Our counselors serve students based upon the first letter of a student’s last name A-L M-Z Mr. Moscaritolo Mrs. McCutcheon Other important people you need to know… Registrar Credit Recovery Mrs. Faulkner Ms. Hawkins Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F Transcript and GPA Calculation Promotion Requirements Graduation Requirements Importance of Course Rigor (HOPE) Preparing for College Student Responsibilities for Success A cumulative record listing all high school courses and grades Used by colleges and employers Permanent Record unlike report cards and progress reports Begins with grades earned in the freshmen year (and middle school courses for high school credit) Includes class rank Grade Point Average (GPA) Determines class rank Two main types: Cumulative GPA: includes all classes taken in high school ▪ Weighted & unweighted HOPE GPA: includes classes taken in English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language Step 1: Assign each grade a numeric value A=4 B=3 C=2 F=0 Step 2: Total the values from step 1 & divide by the total number of credits attempted “B” Average GPA Ninth Lit Biology Spanish I CCGPS Coor Alg W. Geography Marketing 88 78 90 77 89 94 3+2+4+2+3+4 =18 18/6 = 3.0 3.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 “A” Average GPA Ninth Lit Biology Spanish I CCGPS Coor Alg W. Geography Marketing 90 4.0 80 3.0 90 4.0 81 3.0 89 3.0 94 4.0 4+3+4+3+3+4=21 21/6=3.5 Those credits must generally include the following: 4 LA 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Science (U.S. History and World History, Economics and Government) 1 Health/PE 6 Electives *Most, if not all, four-year and two-year colleges now require two years of the same foreign language Contact the colleges for specific information. To be Classified as a Entered – 2014 Class of 2018 Entered – 2015 Class of 2019 10th Grader 5 5 11th Grader 11 11 12th Grader 17 17 Graduation Requirement 23 23 Grades for athletics are checked for eligibility at the 18 week grading period. Students must be passing 5 out of 7 courses and be on track to graduate to play a sport. Boosts your cumulative GPA Prepares you for big tests (ACT, SAT, ASVAB, COMPASS, EOC tests) Gives you an advantage in college admissions Prepares you for college rigor Can earn college credit Dual enrollment programs provide opportunities for JCCHS high school students to take college-level courses and earn concurrent credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school. MOWR requirements for Univ. of North Georgia: ▪ 20 on ACT with minimum scores of 20 English and 18 Math ▪ 970 on SAT with 480 on Critical Reading and 440 Math Have a minimum 3.25 Core Grade Point Average. Monday Nov. 2nd at 6:30pm in Media Center there will be a MOWR Info. Session HOPE HOPE GPA of 3.0 HOPE GPA only includes academic courses and language courses Zell Miller GPA requirement: 3.7 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 test administration Class of 2017 & beyond Students must receive 4 credits in the following types of courses in addition to maintaining a 3.0 HOPE GPA ▪ Advanced Algebra, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course ▪ Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent or higher course ▪ AP course or Dual Enrollment course ▪ Spanish II or French II or higher course TYPICAL 10TH GRADE COURSES 10th Grade English or British Literature Honors Analytic Geometry or Accelerated Analytic Geometry/Adv. Algebra Physical Science or Physics or Chemistry (or Biology if you didn’t take/pass it your 9th grade year) World History or AP World History Foreign language TYPICAL 11TH GRADE COURSES American Literature or AP English Language Advanced Algebra or Accelerated Pre-Calculus Environmental Science or Chemistry or Physics US History or AP US History Foreign Language Begin thinking about what classes you would like to take next year. Talk with your teachers about their recommendations. If you sign up to take an AP course, you are responsible for completing the summer work that is due on when you return to school in August. Schedule changes will be minimal so plan your classes carefully! Registration will begin in February. If you have failed a course and need to retake it, there are some options for credit recovery: Summer school Faith Academy Credit recovery options are expensive so plan accordingly!! Please see a counselor for more information. The PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond. It provides detailed feedback on skills, access to scholarships and personalized online tools, and excellent practice for the SAT. All 10th graders take the PSAT in October. 11th graders can re-take the PSAT for a small charge. S.A.T. – www.collegeboard.org A.C.T. – www.actstudent.org ASSET/COMPASS Most public two-year colleges and technical schools in Georgia (UNG requires SAT/ACT) When should you sign up to take the ACT/SAT? Usually during the Winter/Spring of your Junior year. ACT questions tend to be more straightforward The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary The ACT has a science section, the SAT does not Simply tests your reading and reasoning skills when given a set of facts The ACT tests more advanced math concepts But not necessarily harder because the questions are more straightforward The ACT writing test is optional on test day, but required by many schools. The SAT has a required writing portion The SAT is broken up into more sections The ACT is more of a “big picture” exam schools are more concerned with your composite score rather than each section Make the most of your summers! Get a job Volunteer Summer camp Get involved! Join a club Join a team Monitor Infinite Campus for grades Be proactive- talk to your teacher when you have questions Check teacher websites Take advantage of tutoring opportunities Have good attendance Be responsible to get your make up work if absent Athletic eligibility Financial aid calculator Job search engines Scholarship searches If you don’t know your username and password, please come by the counseling office! Do not make a new account. www.gacollege411.org passwords and usernames Check your GPA Questions about your schedule Certificate of Attendance— sign up a week in advance! Test information (SAT/ACT/PSAT) Personal/Social concerns Located off the main JCCHS website. Visit it often! New information posted weekly. SAT / ACT sign up information Test Preparation Information Financial Aid / Hope Scholarship details And More….. http://sites.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchscounselors/