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SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING CLASS OF 2019 August 22, 2016 Etowah High School

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SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING

CLASS OF 2019

August 22, 2016

Etowah High School

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• ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL

• Dr. Dan Snipes, Assistant Principal

• PTSA

• Ms. Kelly Covington, PTSA PRESIDENT

• SCHOOL COUNCIL

WELCOME

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Etowah Administration

Principal:

Mr. Keith L. Ball

Assistant Principals:Mr. Robert Van Alstyne (A-C)

Dr. Amanda Ruiz (D-H)

Ms. Lyn Turnell (I-M)

Dr. Dan Snipes (N-S)

*Mr. Nathan Cline (T-Z)

*teacher on special assignment

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Etowah Counseling Staff

Ms. Whitney Morberg (A-C)

Ms. Taran Smith (D-H)

Ms. Lisa Shull (I-M)

Ms. Michele Dowd (N-S)

Ms. Kelly Brangan (T-Z)

Counseling Front Office:

Ms. June Pollack

Ms. Silvia Holmes

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Etowah Website

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FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE:

Ms. Whitney Morberg, 10th Grade Lead Counselor

(Students A-C)

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Class of 2019

• Classes are divided into two semesters

• 1st Semester (August – December)

• 2nd Semester (January – May)

• A student will take 6 classes each semester

• Each semester course is worth .5 units of credit per class

• Credit is issued at the end of each semester (December & May)

• Students must earn 23 units to graduate

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Requirements for 2019 Graduates Core Course Requirements

• 4 Units of English– (must include 9 Lit and Am Lit)

• 4 Units of Math– (must include algebra, geometry,

and algebra 2)

• 4 Units of Science– (must include Bio, physical or

physics, and earth, env., or chem.)

• 3 Units of Social Studies– (must include world, U.S.,

govt/econ)

Elective Requirements

• 1 Unit of Health (.5) and Personal Fitness (.5)

• 3 Units of required electives– (World Language, Fine Arts

and/or Career/Technical)

• 4 Units of miscellaneous electives

• TAA provides potential .5 credit Pass or Fail grade

23 total units are required for graduation

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Georgia Milestones-EOCState Required Assessment

English

9th Grade Literature

American Literature

Math

Algebra

Geometry

Science

Physical Science

Biology

Social Studies

Economics

US History

An EOC counts for 20% of the FINAL COURSE GRADE in all eight

courses.

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World Languages

4 year colleges currently require a minimum of two years of the same World Language

Technical Colleges currently do not require a World Language

World Languages Offered at Etowah:

Spanish French

German Chinese

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Honors Courses OfferedEnglish, Social Studies &

World Languages 9 Lit

10 Lit

11 Lit

12 Lit

Government

Economics

U.S. & World History

World Affairs

Spanish 2,3,4

French 2,3,4

Chinese 2,3

German 2,3

Math & Science

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Algebra 1/Geometry

Geometry/Algebra 2

Pre-Calculus

Multivariable Calculus

Chemistry

Biology

Human Anatomy

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AP Courses Offered

English & Social Studies

AP English Lang & Comp/American Lit

AP English Lit/Comp

AP Psychology

AP Government

AP Economics

AP U.S. History

AP World History

AP Human Geography

Math & Science

AP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

AP Physics 1

AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

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AP World Language/Fine Arts/Career

AP Spanish Language

AP Studio Art: Drawing

AP Studio Art: 2D Design

AP Music Theory

AP Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles

23 Total AP Courses

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Zero Credit

Credit will NOT be issued if:

A student has 7 or more absences per semester

Absences are counted in each class separately

A student does not pass the class with a grade of 70 or

higher

A student does not take the required GA Milestones

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Promotion to 11th Grade

To be placed in a Junior homeroom next fall, students must

have earned 11 total units of credit that must include:

2 units of English

2 units of Math

1 unit of Science

*students must be on track in a Junior homeroom to be eligible

for a parking pass

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Family Portal

Don’t forget that you have access to your student’s:• Grades

• Attendance

• Schedule

Problems/Troubleshooting:• Password reset: https://id.cherokee.k12.ga.us

• Email: [email protected]

Please include:

Your name

Student’s name

School currently attending

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Review Student Information

Review your student’s transcript to be sure it is

up to date

Unofficial transcripts were given during the

student’s first TAA meeting

Verify that your student’s social security

number is correct

Verify contact information (update as needed)

Mailing address

Phone numbers

E-mail address

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Saturday School Schedule2016 Semester 1

8/20

8/27

9/10

10/1

10/8

10/15

10/22

10/29

11/5

11/12

12/3

12/10

The hours are 8-12

Apex Lab is available

Email Nate Cline:

[email protected]

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Recovery Options for Failed Courses

Summer School

• Recover 1 Credit (Maximum)

• Three weeks in June

• 8:00 – 4:00 Monday – Friday

• $200.00 per half credit

Online Options (GAVS)• See counselor for options• Student MUST have

administrative approval before beginning any program

• Cost varies

Retake class during school

• No cost involved

• May delay graduation

Please speak with your counselor

regarding any recovery options!

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Recovery Options for Failed Courses

Credit Connect

• APEX Computer Based Program

• Able to recover .5 credit per session

• AM 7:00 until 8:00 Monday –Friday at Etowah

• PM 3:30 until 5:30 Monday -Thursday at Etowah

• $200.00 per half credit

• New session begins every 9 weeks

Polaris Evening School

• Recover .5 credit per quarter

• Available each quarter (every 9 weeks)

• 2 hour courses, Monday-Thursday on Etowah High School’s campus

– 4:15, 6:15, or 8:15

• $200.00 per half credit

• Courses can be taken while enrolled at Etowah High School

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Advanced Placement Exams

May 2017 by registration

Official AP website:

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/Controller.jpf

To request past AP scores for college and program

admissions, call 1-888-308-0013.

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Minimum AP Score Required AP TEST GA TECH KSU GA So. UWG GA State UGA Highlands

LANG/LIT 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

SPAN 4 3 3 2 3 3 3

Art/2D N/A/4 4 4 4 3 3/4 3

PSY 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

GOVT 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

ECON 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

U.S HIST 4 4 3 4 3 4 3

W. HIST 4 4 3 4 3 4 3

H. GEOG 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

STATS N/A 3 3 3 3 3 3

CALC AB 4 3 4 3 3 4 3

CALC BC 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

BIO 4 3 3 4 3 3 3

CHEM 4 3 3 2 3 3 3

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Minimum AP Score RequiredAP TEST GA TECH KSU GA So. UWG GA State UGA Highlands

ENV. SCI 4 3 4 3 4 3 4

PHYSICS 1 4 N/A N/A 3 3 3 N/A

PHYSICS C 5 4 3 N/A 3 3 3

PHY Emag 5 4 3 N/A 3 4 3

COMP SCI 4 3 3 4 3 3 N/A

MUSIC 3 3 3 N/A 3 5 3

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Minimum AP Score Required AP TEST GCSU Valdosta UNG Chat Tech U of AL Auburn Stanford

LANG/LIT 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

SPAN 3 3 3 3 3 3 5

ART/2D 3 3 3 3 4 4 N/A

PSY 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

GOVT 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

ECON 3 3 3 3 4 4 N/A

U.S HIST 4 3 3 3 4 4 N/A

W. HIST 4 3 3 3 4 4 N/A

H. GEOG 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

STATS 3 3 3 3 3 3 N/A

CALC AB 4 3 3 3 3 3 5

CALC BC 4 3 3 3 3 3 4

BIO 3 3 3 3 3 3 N/A

CHEM 3 3 3 3 3 4 5

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Minimum AP Score RequiredAP TEST GCSU Valdosta UNG Chat Tech U of AL Auburn Stanford

ENV. SCI 3 3 3 3 3 4 N/A

PHYSICS 1 4 N/A N/A 3 3 4 N/A

PHYSICS C 4 4 3 3 3 4 3

PHY Emag 4 4 3 3 3 4 3

COMP SCI 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

MUSIC 4 3 3 3 3 N/A N/A

Comp Sci. Principles

3

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Biology 3 BIOL 1107/L 4

Biology 4-5 BIOL 1107/L & 1108/L 8

Calculus AB 3 MATH 1113 3

Calculus AB 4-5 MATH 1113 & 1190 7

Calculus BC 3 MATH 1113 & 1190 7

Calculus BC 4-5 MATH 1113, 1190 & 2202 11

Chemistry 3-4 CHEM 1211/L 4

Chemistry 5 CHEM 1211/L & 1212/L 8

English Language OR

3-4 ENGL 1101 3

English Literature 5 ENGL 1101 & 1102 6

Physics C (Elec. & Mag.)

4-5 PHYS 2212/L 4

Physics C (Mechanics)

4-5 PHYS 2211/L 4

Scores Needed for KSU College Credit

AP Subject AP Score KSU Exemption Credit

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Environmental Science

3-5 BIOL 1T00 3

Human Geography 3-5 GEOG 1101 3

Music Theory 3-4-5 MUSI 1T00 3

Psychology 3-5 PSYC 1101 3

Spanish Language 3 SPAN 1002 & 2001 6

Statistics 3-5 MATH 1107 3

U.S. Government & Politics

4-5 POLS 1101 3

U.S. History 4-5 HIST 2112 3

World History 4-5 HIST 1110 3

Art: Drawing 4-5 ART 1150 (After Portfolio Review) 3Macroeconomics 3-5 ECON 2200 3

Microeconomics 3-5 ECON 2100 3

Computer Science A 3-5 CS 1301 4

Scores Needed for KSU College Credit

AP Subject AP Score KSU Exemption Credit

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3-5 CSCI 1301 (4 credit hours)

Scores Needed for UGA College Credit AP Score Art: Studio Art- Drawing

3-5 ARST 1TXX* (3 credit hours) *May be used to satisfy electives

AP Score Biology

3 BIOL 1103 + BIOL 1103L (4 credit hours)

4 BIOL 1107 + BIOL 1107L (4 credit hours)

5 BIOL 1107 + BIOL 1107L (4 credit hours), BIOL 1108 + BIOL 1108L (4 credit hours)

AP Score Chemistry

3 CHEM 1110 + CHEM 1110L (4 credit hours)

4 CHEM 1211 + CHEM 1211L (4 credit hours)

5 CHEM 1211 + CHEM 1211L (4 credit hours), CHEM 1212 + CHEM 1212L (4 credit hours)

AP Score Computer Science: Computer Science A and Computer Science AB

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Scores Needed for UGA College Credit AP Score Economics- Macroeconomics

3-5 ECON 2105 (3 credit hours)

AP Score Economics- Microeconomics

3-5 ECON 2106 (3 credit hours)

AP Score English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition

3-4 ENGL 1101 (3 credit hours)

5 ENGL 1101 (3 credit hours), ENGL 1102 (3 credit hours)

AP Score Environmental Science

3-5 ECOL 1000 + ECOL1000L (4 credit hours)

AP Score Government & Politics: United States

3-5 POLS 1101 (3 credit hours)

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4-5

Scores Needed for UGA College Credit AP Score Geography: Human Geography

3-4 GEOG 1101 (3 credit hours)

5 GEOG 1101 (3 credit hours), GEOG 3620 (3 credit hours)

AP Score History: American History

4-5 HIST 2111 or, by petition 2112 (3 credit hours)

AP Score History: World History

4-5 HIST 2701 or, by petition 2702 (3 credit hours)

AP Score Art: Studio Art- Drawing

3-5 ARST 1TXX* (3 credit hours) *May be used to satisfy electives

AP Score Art: Studio Art- 2-D Design

ARST 1TXX* (3 credit hours) * May be used to satisfy electives

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Scores Needed for UGA College Credit AP Score Mathematics: Calculus AB and Calculus AB subscore

3 MATH 1101 (0 credit hours), MATH 1113 (0 credit hours)

4-5 MATH 1101 (0 credit hours), MATH 1113 (0 credit hours), MATH 2250 (4 credit hours)

AP Score Mathematics: Calculus BC*

3-4 MATH 1101 (0 credit hours), MATH 1113 (0 credit hours), MATH 2250 (4 credit hours)

5 MATH 1101 (0 credit hours), MATH 1113 (0 credit hours), MATH 2250 (4 credit hours), MATH 2260* (0 credit hours)*Students who score a 5 on the BC exam will receive 4 credit hours for MATH 2260 after successfully completing a subsequent mathematics course (MATH 2270, 2500, 2700, 3000, or 3500)

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3 PHYS1111 + Lab (4 credit hours)

4-5 PHYS1211 + Lab (4 credit hours)

Scores Needed for UGA College Credit AP Score Music Theory*

3-4 MUSI 3550 (0 credit hours)

5 MUSI 3550 (3 credit hours)

All Music majors must take a Music Theory placement examination. Please contact the Music Department: http://www.music.uga.edu/706-542-2755

AP Score Physics 1

3-5 PHYS 1111 + Lab (4 credit hours)

AP Score Physics C- Mechanics

AP Score Physics C -Electricity & Magnetism

4-5 PHYS 1212 + Lab (4 credit hours)

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Scores Needed for UGA College Credit AP Score Spanish: Spanish Language & Culture

3 SPAN 1002 (4 credit hours)

4 SPAN 1002 (4 credit hours), SPAN 2001 (3 credit hours)

5 SPAN 1002 (4 credit hours), SPAN 2001 (3 credit hours), SPAN 2002 (3 credit hours)

AP Score Psychology

3-5 PSYC 1101 (3 credit hours)

AP Score Statistics

3-5 STAT 2000 (4 credit hours)

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American Government & Politics AP Score: 4 or 5 = POL 1101 3

Biology AP Score: 4 or 5 = BIOL 1510 4

Chemistry - Effective Summer 2010 AP Score: 4 = CHEM 1211K 4

Chemistry AP Score: 5 = CHEM 1310 4

Computer Science (A) AP Score: 4 or 5 = CS 1301 3

Economics (Macroeconomics)* AP Score: 4 or 5 = ECON 2105 3

Economics (Microeconomics)* AP Score: 4 or 5 = ECON 2106 3

English (Composition & Literature) AP Score: 4 or 5 = ENGL 1101 3

English (Language & Composition) AP Score: 4 or 5 = ENGL 1101 3

Environmental Science AP Score: 4 or 5 = EAS 1600 4

History (American) AP Score: 4 or 5 = HIST 2111 3

History (World)AP Score: 4 or 5 = HTS 1XXX**(** 1000 level elective course)

3

Human Geography AP Score: 4 or 5 = SS 1XXX 3

Scores Needed for GA Tech Credit

AP Subject AP Score Credit

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Mathematics - Calculus AB AP Score: 4 or 5 = MATH 1551 2

Mathematics - Calculus BCAP Score: 4 or 5 = MATH 1551 & MATH 1552

6

Music TheoryAP Score: 3 = MUSI 2600 (credit 2) 4 or 5 = MUSI 2600 & 3600

4

Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Score: 4 or 5 = PHYS 2XXX 3

Physics C, Part I: Mechanics AP Score: 5 = PHYS 2211 4

Physics C: Part II (Electricity & Magnetism)

AP Score: 5 = PHYS 22124

Psychology (General) AP Score: 4 or 5 = PSYC 1101 3

Spanish (Language or Literature)AP Score: 4 or 5 = SPAN 2001 & 2002

6

Statistics No Credit Awarded 0

Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Score: 4 or 5 = ARCH 1XXX 3

Scores Needed for GA Tech Credit

AP Subject AP Score Credit

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International Skills Diploma(ISDS)

“The International Skills Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies.”

“It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy.”

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Preliminary Selection

Three years of the same World Language and

4 units of International Focus courses:

• British Literature and

Composition

• Multicultural Literature

and Composition

• AP Literature and

Composition

• 10th Grade Literature

and Composition

• ENG1102

• World History

• Economics/Business/Free Enterprise

• Anthropology

• World Geography

• World Area Studies

• Sociology

• Current Issues

• United States and World Affairs

• AP Comparative Government/Politics

• AP Human Geography

• AP Macroeconomics

• AP World History

• Visual Arts 1

• Legal Environment of Business

• Entrepreneurship

• Aerospace Science: Space Exploration

• Environmental Science

• AP Environmental Science

Total of World Language Units and International Focus Units

must equal at least 8

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Activities with Global Themes or in a Global Context

Examples:

• Exchange programs

• International and language clubs

• Travel abroad

• Science and social studies fairs

• Model UN

• Global classroom projects

4 Extracurricular Activities or Experiences

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Examples: Raising Money for Hands and Feet Ministries

Providing activities for children of Spanish speaking parents that come to school for informational evening seminars

Providing translation services in school based events

Any approved school-based cross cultural /global community service activity

Faith-based mission trips

Volunteering in Citizenship classes

Volunteering in English classes

Shoeboxes for Christmas

20 Hours of Documented Global Community Service

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The Senior Project must include an international focus

and demonstrate connections between the international

course work, the extracurricular activities, the service

project, and product developed during the senior project.

The Product Log will include additional work composed

of documentation of Global Community Service and

Extracurricular Activities along with a written reflection.

Capstone Project

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Timeline

Students notified if they are eligible for the seal based

on coursework during September

Initial Application with documentation of activities and

service due by December 12

Students will present capstone projects to the ISDS

committee the week of April 24 -28

Students recognized at Honor’s Day in May

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Move on When Ready (MOWR)

Students that wish to take college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements.

Students must begin process with college first.

Deadlines at some colleges are very early.

Eligibility Requirements

9-12th graders (some colleges have already said their requirements will be juniors and seniors)

Have a minimum 3.0 in college-prep academic core classes

*SAT taken before 3/16: Score at least 1100 on critical reading and math portions of the SAT combined (24 on the ACT) with a minimum score of 530 in critical reading (23 ACT) and 530 in math (22 ACT)

*SAT taken after 3/16: SAT Reading test score no lower than 29 and SAT Math section score no lower than 560

* May vary by college

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MOWR

Pros The potential for earning

college credit is available especially for students that are planning to attend a school within the University system of Georgia

May reduce cost of college

Doesn’t tap into HOPE

Cons Miss out on Etowah High

School atmosphere and experiences

Not all college credit via dual enrollment is accepted at all colleges

AP courses and tests may be used for college credit

Less rigorous than AP courses

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GHP Opportunity

• http://gosa.georgia.gov/governors-honors-program

• GHP is a four-week, summer residential program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities.

• Only 1% of sophomores and juniors in the state of Georgia are nominated to the state level for the Program.

• The Georgia Governor's Honors Program is fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly and operates at no cost to participants.

• Students are nominated by teachers and information has not been posted yet for this year’s organizational timeline.

• Nominations by teachers are typically due in October.

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PSAT

October 19, 2016

National Merit Scholarship opportunities based solely on scores achieved during the October 19th

PSAT for all juniors

CCSD covers the fee associated with the PSAT for all juniors

Data supports higher SAT scores for students who took the PSAT

Generates the AP Potential Report

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ACT/SAT Etowah Dates:

• SAT: 11/5/16, and 3/11/17; www.sat.collegeboard.org

• ACT: 9/10/16, 10/22/16, 12/10/16, 2/11/17; www.actstudent.org

SAT/ACT can be taken multiple times

Usually required to apply to colleges and universities (not required for

technical colleges)

• SAT vs. ACT: both are recognized at MOST colleges and universities

• SAT is Verbal, Math and Writing (SAT changes took effect Spring

2016)

• ACT is Verbal, Math, Writing, and Science

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Structure and Timing NEW SAT ACT

Testing time3 hours+ 50-minute essay (optional)

2 hours 55 minutes+ 40-minute essay (optional)

Structure 3 tests + optional essay 4 tests + optional writing test

Number of questions 154 215

Time per question 1 minute, 10 seconds 49 seconds

Score rangeComposite 400–1600 (SAT Essay: reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8)

Composite 1–36 (writing domain scores: 2–12)

Test length and timing

Reading Test65 minutes52 questionsWriting and Language Test35 minutes44 questionsMath Test80 minutes58 questions

Reading Test35 minutes40 questionsEnglish Test45 minutes75 questionsMath Test60 minutes60 questionsScience Test35 minutes40 questions

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NEW SAT

• The essay became optional and has a separate score

• The guessing penalty was eliminated

• The overall scoring returned to the original 1,600 point scale

• Vocabulary definitions are those most commonly used in college courses instead of obscure terms

• Is more like the ACT

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Redesigned SAT

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Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

8 Key Changes on Redesigned SAT

• Eight changes

Relevant words in contextEngage in close reading & meaning/implications based on context of relevant words

Command of evidenceInterpret, synthesize and use evidence in sources to support conclusions/claims and integrate information through texts and graphical data

Essay analyzing a source: optional on SAT

Engage in close reading & analysis; clear writing

Math that matters mostProblem-solving and data text ;quantitative literacy, mastery of linear equations, complex equations

Math problem grounded in real-world contexts

Completing multistep applications to solve problems; may include charts, graphs, data

Analysis in science and in history/social studies

Solve problems in context and revise texts to be consistent with data presented in charts, tables. etc

Founding documents and great global conversations

Comprehend excerpts from U.S. founding documents and texts from ongoing global issues

No penalty for wrong answersTotal Score range 400-1600 for SATSub-scores for reading, writing/language, math

50

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SAT New Conversation

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/underst

anding-scores/sat-score-converter#compare-your-scores-

now

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ACT Changes September 2016

Enhanced Score Reports• A comprehensive set of reporting categories will replace subject

test sub scores for each subject area of the test

• ACT Readiness Ranges will make it easier to understand which academic areas require additional assistance

• A graphical design of paper score reports using easily understood visual elements, color, and indicators to make insights easier to understand

• ACT STEM College Readiness Benchmark will highlight the probability of success in STEM college courses

• The Interest-Major Fit level score indicates whether student’s interests match their collegiate pursuits

• Career Connector summarizes student’s work-relevant interests and indicates possible career possibilities

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ACT Changes September 2016

• The writing test score will no longer be reported using the 1–36 scale. ACT will instead report the writing score on a 2–12 score range. The contents of the writing test itself, an optional section of the overall ACT test, will remain unchanged.

• The following link shows how to compare writing scores on a 1-36 scale and 2-12 scale.

• http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/WhitePaper_5_Ways_to_Compare_Writing_Scores.pdf

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HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship HOPE Scholarship:

• 3.0 academic GPA, covers approximately 90% of the previous years tuition

Zell Miller scholarship:• 3.7 academic GPA—covers 100% of tuition • SAT 1200 combined CR and Math SAT, or 26 ACT composite

HOPE GPA is calculated using academic courses only.• GPA’s are NOT rounded for HOPE eligibility!

Official HOPE GPA: Gafutures.org • Georgia Student Finance Commission’s official calculations• Social Security numbers are required to be in ASPEN for a student to

be HOPE eligible.

• https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/hope-scholarship/

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Four of these courses required prior to graduation

Requirement Examples

Advanced Math Algebra 2, AMDM, Statistical Reasoning, Pre-Calc,

Calculus, Honors Multi Variable Calculus

Advanced Science Chemistry, Physics, Scientific Research 1; Forensic Sci

AP Core Courses AP Eng Lit, AP Env Sci, AP Statistics, AP Computer

Science, AP Psychology

MOWR Core Courses ENGL 1102

Advanced World Lang Spanish, French, German, Chinese (2,3,4 and AP)

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www.gafutures.org

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Class of 2015Top Georgia Colleges

1. Kennesaw State University (91)

2. Chattahoochee Technical College (45)

3. University of Georgia (41)

4. Georgia Highlands (19)

5. Georgia College & State University (17)

6. University of West Georgia (13)

7. Georgia Southern University (12)

8. Georgia State University (10)

9. Georgia Institute of Technology (9)

10. Valdosta State University (7)

11. College of Coastal Georgia (5)

Top Out-of-State Colleges

1. University of Alabama, AL (8)

2. Auburn University, AL (4)

3. Louisiana Tech University (4)

4. University of South Carolina (4)

Valedictorian Georgia Institute of

Technology

Salutatorian Vanderbilt University

Ivy League

1 - Cornell

Total scholarship amount not including HOPE:

$3.7million

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Scholarships

Student Services

• Frequent Updates to Scholarship Information

• TWITTER-EHS

• Student Services @EtowahStudServ

• Etowah High School @EtowahHS

QR for following

student services

QR for following

EHS

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DON’T PAY TO SEARCH OR VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS

www.fastweb.com

www.collegescholarships.com

www.gafutures.org

and MANY OTHERS

The amount of scholarship money awarded is directly proportional to

the amount of time spent searching and applying

Scholarships

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Get Involved

Extra-Curricular activities can help your

student feel connected to the school, and are

a factor in the college admissions process.

Clubs

Sports

Community Service Opportunities

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2019 Updates

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Class of 2019Etowah High School’s42nd Graduating Class

Graduation Ceremony

Friday, May 24, 20198:00 PM

First Baptist Church of Woodstock

Mr. Keith L. BallPrincipal