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Juniors NMHS Class of 2015 Welcome Parents!
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Welcome Parents!. Juniors. NMHS Class of 2015. Junior Information. Graduation Requirements Testing Requirements Honors and Recognitions Registration Information Dual Enrollment Beyond High School Researching Colleges. Graduation Requirements. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Juniors
NMHS Class of 2015
Welcome Parents!
Junior InformationGraduation RequirementsTesting RequirementsHonors and RecognitionsRegistration InformationDual EnrollmentBeyond High SchoolResearching Colleges
Graduation Requirements
All students must have a minimum of 23 credits to graduate.
All students must also pass all required courses.
Graduation Requirements4 credits of English4 credits of Math4 credits of Science (Biology, Physical Sci
or Physics, Chemistry or Environmental, 1 additional)
3 credits of Social Studies (4 courses)½ credit of Health ½ credit of Personal Fitness3 electives from CTAE, Fine Arts or
World Languages
Foreign Language
Although not required for graduation, two and four year colleges require 2 credits of the same foreign language for admissions.
Testing Requirements
Students must pass the Writing section of the Graduation Test
Honors and Recognitions Honor Grad Board Scholar Academic Seal Fine Arts Seal Foreign Language Seal
RegistrationChoose classes wisely
*Math classes need to be in line with plans after high school
*AP classes cannot be dropped
Credit Recovery If a student has taken and failed a
course, E2020 is available.Details about summer school will
not be available until May.Last Year the cost was
approximately $400.00 per class.
Other ProgramsOmbudsman Night SchoolProject GraduationPerformance Learning Center
(PLC)Virtual Academy
Dual Enrollment Earn both high school and college credit Students will go through the
registration process at NMHS and complete dual enrollment registration later in the spring during college admission and registration.
Georgia Highlands College
Ms. Julia Areh
Douglas County, College and Career Institute
Ms. Reba Haynes
Beyond High SchoolWorkMilitaryTechnical/Career CollegeCollege/University
SAT vs. ACTBoth are accepted by colleges for
admissions.SAT is reasoning test and the writing
section is required.ACT is knowledge test and the writing
section is optional (most colleges want a writing score).
Students must register for tests online.Waivers are available for students who
qualify.
Application ProcessStudents should begin this process
their senior year.Students should research admissions
requirements before applying.Student is responsible for adhering to
college deadlines.Applications and transcript requests
should be submitted to Mrs. Morris.$3.00 administrative fee for official
transcripts.
Financial AidFAFSA HOPE ScholarshipOther ScholarshipsGrantsLoansFinancial Aid Night during senior
year (usually in January)
New HOPE Rigor Requirements Rigor Courses: Advanced Math,
Advanced Science, Advanced Foreign Language, Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects, International Baccalaureate (IB) in core subjects, Dual Credit Enrollment courses in core subjects taken at an eligible postsecondary institution.
NMHS Classes that count toward HOPE Rigor
English: AP Language, AP Literature Math: Statistics, AP Calculus, Math III, Math IV,
Accelerated Math III Science: Human Anatomy, Chemistry, AP
Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, Forensic Science,
Social Studies: AP Psychology, AP Government, AP Microeconomics, AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP United States History
Foreign Language: French II, French III, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Spanish V
Rigor Requirements Students graduating on or after May 1,
2015 must pass two courses from the list (this years Juniors)
Students graduating on or after May 1, 2016 must pass 3 courses from the list (this years Sophomores)
Students graduating on or after May 1, 2017 must pass 4 courses from the list (this years Freshmen)
GACollege411.orgVisit GACollege411 website for the
most up-to-date info on HOPE.Students may also research colleges
through the website.
Parent SupportYour young adult still needs you!Stay in contact with teachers.Check website for important
dates.Email or call counselor if you have
concerns.
College Research A Parent’s Perspective
Vern Perry – PTSA Representative
Helpful Information NMHS Counseling Websitehttp://newmanchesterhigh.ga.dch.schoolinsites.com/?PageName='Guidance‘
Look under “files” for presentations and important documents.
Thank you for coming!Contact Us:
Jen Travis, School Counselor A-G
Pam Cummings, School Counselor [email protected]
Lori Tyson, School Counselor, [email protected]
Teresa Townsend, Graduation [email protected]
