Junior Parent NightOctober 21, 2019

Dr. Adrian PetersonMrs. Brittany Davidson

DECISIONSHOW TO BEGIN 

MAKING CHOICES

Counselors

Mr. Faulconer – A ‐ C 

Mrs. Davidson – D – H

Mrs. Gonzalez – I – Mi

Mrs. Mason – Mo – R

Dr. Peterson – S – Z

Mrs. Blackmon – 9th Grade Academy

Preparing for the future takes time, patience, and diligence.

Parents are an important component in helping their students make choices.

PROCRASTINATION IS A

SENIOR’S WORST ENEMY.

FAILING TOPLAN IS THEIR

2ND WORSTENEMY

Units Required

•English/Language Arts 4•Mathematics 4•Science 4•Social Studies 3•Technical/Fine Arts and/or Foreign Language Classes 3

•Health and Physical Education 1•Electives 4

TOTAL UNITS (Minimum) 23

Graduation Requirements

– Excerpts from Junior Contract:

– If a student is missing a required course for graduation, the student cannotparticipate in the graduation ceremony and …

– A July graduation ceremony is available to students that attend a GCPS summer school and complete their graduation requirements.

– If you choose to complete your requirements through any non‐GCPS program, you cannot participate in the July graduation ceremony.

– If a student failed a required test but has completed all other graduation requirements, the student can participate in the graduation ceremony and will receive a High School Certificate in place of a the High School Diploma.  The diploma is awarded upon successful completion of all required tests.

Senior Year Class Selection

– Language Arts – Senior British Literature (CP and Honors levels) 

– AP Lit 

– Dual Enrollment English 1101 and English 1102 on campus at MVHS 

– Social Studies 

– Economics (CP and Honors) 

– Political Systems (CP and Honors) 

– AP Macroeconomics 

– AP Government 

Senior Year Math Selection

– Pre‐Cal 

– Statistical Reasoning

– College Readiness Math 

– AP Cal AB 

– AP Cal BC 

– AP Statistics 

– Distance Math Dual Enrollment GA Tech 

– Dual Enrollment College Algebra/College Statistics 

Senior Year Science Selection

– Anatomy and Physiology 

– Astronomy – Computer Science– Environmental Science – Food for Life – Forensic Science –Microbiology

– Physics (CP and Honors) – AP Biology – AP Environmental Science 

– AP Physics A – AP Physics C 

Senior Year Class Selection

– Dual Enrollment 

–Work Based Learning

–Quest Internship 

– Peer Leadership (Application and Interview) 

–Maxwell High School 

–Grayson Tech High School 

Registration Starts in January

Dual EnrollmentOptions for Seniors

Meeting November 11th at 6:00 PM

–Off Campus

– GGC, UNG, Gwinnett Tech, etc.

– SAT/ACT

– 80% cumulative GPA

– Juniors/Seniors

– More course options

– College environment

–On Campus

– Gwinnett Tech/MVHS

– Accuplacer, SAT/ACT

– Juniors/Seniors

– English, Math, Psych, Abnormal Psychology Business Mgmt, Sociology.

– HS environment

Maxwell/Grayson

– Juniors and seniors from any GCPS high school may attend.

– Students must have at least 8 units of credit during Winter Registration to submit an application. 

– Students must meet junior requirements (11 credits) by August 1 to be enrolled.

– Transportation provided– Open House: TBD

770‐963‐6838www.maxwellhigh.com

– Juniors and seniors from any GCPS high school may attend.

– Students must have at least 8 units of credit during Winter Registration to submit an application. 

– Students must meet junior requirements (11 credits) by August 1 to be enrolled.

– Transportation is not provided

– Open House: October 24 5‐7pm

770‐554‐7082

www.graysontech.org

Maxwell Grayson

Quest Internship

– Only for Gifted Students

– GCPS will help the student find an internship for based on their interests. 

– Students will leave campus during 7th period therefore students must have transportation to internship. Amazing opportunity for Gifted Students.Program Leader: Jake Head jake_head@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Work-Based Learning

– Learn on the job and make money!

Junior Year

*Complete your junior credit evaluation with your counselor.

*Register to take the SAT/ACT 

*Research careers online or by talking to your counselor, teachers, parents, and professionals in the community.

*Request and review materials that colleges send you.

*Research/apply for scholarships.

*Attend college fairs 

*College Fair/Financial Aid/Dual Enrollment Night – Monday, November 11th, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

*Keep your grades up.

SAT/ACT Prep Resources –

– College Board‐Works with Khan Academy 

– www.collegeboard.com

– ACT Website‐www.actstudent.org

But…..I have no idea what I want to do the rest of my

LIFE!!!

My Next Move

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

–Grades (most colleges use the core academic classes only)

–SAT/ACT scores–Course Selection –School Activities–Leadership–Essay–Community Service–Recommendations

PAYING FOR COLLEGE / TECHNICAL SCHOOL

– Financial Aid – income based. FAFSA. Application opens October 1stand is based off of two years of tax returns. 

– Scholarships – criteria varies depending on the scholarship.

– The Hope Scholarship ‐ check state website for updates. Hope GPA on GaFutures website.  

– The Hope Grant– Technical schools only – check state website for updates. Maintain a 2.0 post‐secondary gpa to maintain eligibility 

– Zell Miller Scholarship‐ 3.7 Hope GPA, 1200 SAT/

– Zell Miller Grant‐ Technical Schools only‐maintain a 3.5 post‐secondary GPA to maintain eligibility 

– Hope Career Grant 

– Out of Pocket

Hope Career Grant Free College Tuition if student enrolls in 1 of 12 high demand fieldsMust meet Hope Grant Eligibility 

More information on tcsg.edu/free‐tuition/ 

Still Need Help? Individual Junior Conferences

are available for the Class of 2021Graduation is around the corner.  Are you prepared? 

– Plan classes for your Senior Year

– Review SAT/ACT options

– Discuss College/Career Plans

Schedule your private conference  with your child’s counselor starting November 1st.

Counseling dept.

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”