9th & 10th Grade Parent Night: School Counseling Overview
As a parent of a 9th or 10th grader, learn how the school counselors can support your child academically, with career decisions, and in personal/social situations. Discover the importance of GPA, attendance, teacher communication, and promotion requirements. Engage in effective parent-teacher communication and understand how conferences can benefit your child's progress.
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Welcome 2021-2022 9thand 10thGrade Parent Night AHS Professional School Counselors
Counseling Office Introduction Who s Your School Counselor? Mrs. Neely Mrs. Neely A D Ms. Welch Ms. Welch L -Ri Mrs. Turner Mrs. Turner L - Ri Mrs. Rohrbach Mrs. Rohrbach E - K Mrs. McAllister Mrs. McAllister Rj Z Mrs. Harmon Mrs. Harmon Main Office Clerk Mrs. Rich Mrs. Rich Counseling Clerk Mrs. Bennett Mrs. Bennett Attendance/ Parent & Student Vue
Counseling Office Introduction How can the School Counselor help with Academics, Career and Personal/Social situations? The counseling office can help your child academically Schedule Schedule questions/concerns Registration Registration decisions Academic success skills skills: study skills, test-taking strategies, time- management, goal-setting academically with: The counseling office can help your child with career decisions Career options options based on their interests, skills, and abilities Post-secondary planning planning career decisions The counseling office can help them with personal/social situations situations. Social/emotional concerns Problem-solving skills skills, conflict-resolution skills Peer mediation Peer mediation If they are having a conflict with another student, he/she and the other student can meet with a counselor (during an elective) to work out a solution. personal/social
Overview of Information GPA GPA Importance Importance Types Types Calculating Calculating Conferences Conferences Teacher Correspondence Teacher Correspondence Parent/Student Parent/Student Responsibilities Responsibilities HOPE Rigor Requirement HOPE Rigor Requirement Attendance Attendance Make Make- -up work Promotion Requirements Promotion Requirements up work Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Transcripts Transcripts The importance of Course Rigor The importance of Course Rigor
Parent Teacher Communication Communicate your specific concerns with your child s teacher 1st via email or phone. They need to know your concerns. A conference is not always necessary. Sometimes questions can be answered by viewing ParentVue also. Conferences are scheduled when a child is struggling in a class either behaviorally or academically and a phone call/email does not resolve the issue. Conferences are scheduled by your child s counselor and teachers must be given 48 hours notice. Conferences are are held from 7:45am-8:15 am in the counseling office. THE STUDENT MUST MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE CONFERENCE!!!
PARENT RESPONSIBILTIES Encourage your child to advocate for Encourage your child to advocate for themselves and take responsibility for their themselves and take responsibility for their actions. This is an important step in preparing actions. This is an important step in preparing them for post them for post- -secondary plans. secondary plans. Be respectful of teachers/staff. They want Be respectful of teachers/staff. They want your child to be successful, and students often your child to be successful, and students often mirror what they see/hear at home. mirror what they see/hear at home.
If your child is absent from school, he/she is responsible for turning in an excuse note to the Attendance Office. By GA Law, they will have By GA Law, they will have no more than 3 days in a written parent and/or doctor s note to the in a written parent and/or doctor s note to the Attendance Office upon their return to school. Attendance Office upon their return to school. no more than 3 days to turn to turn Absence notes may also be emailed to Theresa Absence notes may also be emailed to Theresa Bennett in the attendance office. Bennett in the attendance office. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the absence being unexcused.
Make sure you are checking ParentVUE regularly Make sure you are checking ParentVUE regularly. This allows you to view attendance and grades. This also allows you to make choices about programs (i.e. devices, online learning, etc.) This allows you to make changes to personal information This allows you to complete athletic eligibility requirements. Parents are encouraged to obtain their own access Parents are encouraged to obtain their own access and not rely on their child to report grades. and not rely on their child to report grades. For a new account Email Theresa.Bennett and she will email a consent and the parent can email it back with a copy of their ID and she email back the activation code. You may also stop by in person and present your ID. For password resets and troubleshooting, Mrs. Bennett can help resolve issues over the phone.
REQUESTS PLANNED ABSENCE: 4 or more days PLANNED ABSENCE: 4 or more days The student should speak to their teachers/counselor directly prior to the absence to The student should speak to their teachers/counselor directly prior to the absence to let them know they will be gone. Student should check CTLS while out and schedule let them know they will be gone. Student should check CTLS while out and schedule make make- -ups for quizzes/tests upon return. ups for quizzes/tests upon return. ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS: 4 or more days ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS: 4 or more days The student/parent can check CTLS and contact the teachers directly via email The student/parent can check CTLS and contact the teachers directly via email regarding work. You may also contact the Counseling Office for assistance. regarding work. You may also contact the Counseling Office for assistance. ABESENCE DUE TO ILLNESS: less than 3 days ABESENCE DUE TO ILLNESS: less than 3 days The student should obtain assignments from CTLS and communicate with the teacher The student should obtain assignments from CTLS and communicate with the teacher to make up missed quizzes/tests as soon as possible upon return to school. to make up missed quizzes/tests as soon as possible upon return to school. Teachers must be given at least 24 Teachers must be given at least 24- -48 hours notice to gather requested work. work. 48 hours notice to gather requested It is highly recommended that students check CTLS for updated It is highly recommended that students check CTLS for updated information. information.
Student Responsibilities Being Successful In High School Basic Requirements Basic Requirements Come to school regularly & on time Be prepared and alert in class Take care of yourself: get enough sleep hydrated. get enough sleep, eat meals regularly, stay Students are responsible Students are responsible for their grades not teachers or parents. Complete & turn in your assignments (zeros will kill your grade) Know your current grade: Use Synergy: StudentVUE ! Know the make-up policy for missed work & turn in absence notes. Be academically honest (don t cheat on purpose or by accident)
Student Responsibilities Being Successful In High School Going Above & Beyond Going Above & Beyond Take detailed notes in class. Note homework assignments & due dates before leaving class each day. Review notes nightly and study nightly don t procrastinate. Attend tutoring. Each teacher has tutoring hours! Come in with questions. Don t wait until its too late to start going! Use Buc Block time wisely! Communicate with your teacher immediately if you miss class or if you know you are going to miss class ahead of time. Keep a calendar and have an organization system that works for you. Find a study buddy. Attend tutoring together! ALWAYS take extra credit points! Keep a list of honors & awards Keep a list of school & community activities you are involved in (paid and volunteer), & include a description of the activities. Use the form on Use the form on the AHS website. the AHS website. Need a locker? No problem let Mrs. Cockrell know which one and it s all yours! Get Involved! Check out the Allatoona website for a list of clubs and activities.
HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES/CREDITS CLASSES/CREDITS Students take CORE classes in English, math, science and social Students take CORE classes in English, math, science and social studies studies They take electives in the areas of foreign language, career/tech, fine They take electives in the areas of foreign language, career/tech, fine arts and PE and some academic areas arts and PE and some academic areas Block Schedule Block Schedule 4 classes August 4 classes August- -December and 4 classes January December and 4 classes January- - May Award credit in December and May Award credit in December and May May 1 credit per class 1 credit per class except Health/Personal Fitness and Government/Econ except Health/Personal Fitness and Government/Econ both are 0.5 credit courses taught in 9 0.5 credit courses taught in 9- -week quarters. Numeric grades for credits earned in middle school will appear on Numeric grades for credits earned in middle school will appear on students transcripts; however, the grade is not calculated into the students transcripts; however, the grade is not calculated into the overall GPA or HOPE GPA. overall GPA or HOPE GPA. both are week quarters.
Graduation Requirements High School Graduation Requirements To graduate, students must earn 23 required credits 4 English 4 math 4 science 3 social studies Health & BPE (1 credit together) 4 electives 3 from career tech/world language*/fine arts *World Language credits are not required for graduation; however, students need at least 2 credits of the same language for acceptance into 4-Year colleges.
Promotion Requirements High School Promotion Requirements 9 9th 1 credit each in required or core Literature, math, and science th to 10 to 10th th: : at least 5 5 total credits credits 10 10th 2 credits 2 credits each in required or core Lit, math, and science th to 11 to 11th th: at least 10 10 total credits credits 11 11th must have met all other promotion requirements th to 12 to 12th th: at least 16 16 total credits credits and
Promotion Requirements Credit System If they fail If they fail an academic course needed for graduation they will have to repeat that course before receiving credit. If they do not earn at least 1 credit in 9th lit., Math, & Science, they WILL BE CONSIDERED A 9TH GRADER NEXT YEAR and will be placed in a 9TH GRADE HOMEROOM AGAIN. A failing grade failing grade will appear on their transcript forever forever will not receive a passing grade. not be removed even if they repeat the course and
PROGRESS REPORTS/REPORT CARDS Progress grades are reported to parents at 6 weeks and 12 weeks in ParentVue. *This shows their progress only, not final grades. Please use ParentVUE to monitor grades and see the progress reports. Report cards are generated at the end of the semester. Please use ParentVue to view report cards. Report cards are not printed and will not be available after the end of the school year.
Transcripts What Does A Transcript Say About A Student? Information contained on a transcript Cumulative GPA weighted and unweighted Rigor of courses Elective Choices Attendance Grades/Credits earned Milestone EOC scores
Course Rigor Why Take Honors And AP Classes? Provides opportunities to improve study skills Familiarizes you with college level work Can boost your cumulative GPA and class rank Prepares you for big tests (ACT, SAT, ASVAB, Accuplacer) Gives you an advantage in college admissions Allows you to expand your interests May be eligible for college credit (AP Exam) Improves work ethic and critical thinking skills for workforce
Things Students Should Consider when Choosing Classes Each Year 4 broad pathway options: 4 broad pathway options: ADVANCED ACADEMIC PATHWAY ADVANCED ACADEMIC PATHWAY Choose one academic area to focus on: English, math, science, or social studies. Pass the graduation requirements for the area you selected. Pass an AP or dual enrollment class in the area you selected. Earn credit for two years of a single world language. WORLD LANGUAGE PATHWAY WORLD LANGUAGE PATHWAY Earn credit for three sequential courses in a single world language. FINE ARTS PATHWAY FINE ARTS PATHWAY Choose one area to focus on: visual arts, theater, dance, music, or journalism. Pass three courses from the area you selected. CTAE Pathway Students complete a CTAE Pathway when they have completed a series of three or four specific courses in a CTAE approved pathway area.
Things to Consider when Registering for Classes CTAE PATHWAY CTAE PATHWAY Earn credit for three or four specified courses in a CTAE-approved pathway. Broadcast Media Broadcast Media Production Production Construction Construction Technology Technology Business Business Intro. To Business Legal Env. Bus. Entrepreneurship Basic Intro. Fine furniture Levels I-III Audio/Video/Film Levels I - III Culinary Culinary JROTC Navy Intro to Culinary Culinary I Culinary 2 Digital Technology Digital Technology Teaching Teaching Healthcare Healthcare Computer Science Programming OR Digital Design Web Design Intro. to Healthcare Essentials of Healthcare/Anatomy Sports Medicine Examining Teaching Profession Contemporary Issues in Education Teaching as a Profession Practicum
GPA What s a GPA and Who Cares? Grade Point Average Grade Point Average (GPA): Numerical Numerical Grade 90 100 80 89 74 79 70 73 69 and below Grade Letter Letter Grade A B C D F Grade Points Points 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 Types Types: : cumulative, core, college, & HOPE Why is GPA important? Determines class rank (we do not report class rank) class rank (we do not report class rank) Looked at Looked at by colleges and scholarship committees Often times, it shows effort effort, not necessarily intelligence
GPA Cumulative GPA The average of ALL Includes ALL Weighted vs. unweighted This is the GPA that appears on students transcripts For unweighted unweighted: A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 For weighted weighted honors and AP courses: Honors: Honors: A=4.5 B=3.5 C=2.5 D=1.5 F=0 AP: AP: A=5.0 B=4.0 C=3.0 D=2.0 F=0 Letter Letter Grade Grade ALL class grades ALL grades (PASSED PASSED OR FAILED) On On- -Level Level Honors Honors AP AP A 4.0 4.5 5.0 B C D F 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 0.0
GPA Core & College GPAs Core Core: the average of 17 classes 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 3 SS, 2 FL 17 core required Many Many colleges use the core GPA for admission EVERY COLLEGE CALCULATES DIFFERENTLY !!!!! EVERY COLLEGE CALCULATES DIFFERENTLY !!!!! Contact the admissions office to find out more
GPA HOPE GPA Zell Miller and HOPE Scholarship and HOPE/Zell Grant www.gafutures.org Letter Letter Grade A B C D F Grade On On- -Level Level 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 Honors Honors 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 AP AP 4.0 3.5 2.5 1.5 0.0 The average of ALL CORE ALL CORE classes ALL ALL attempted MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, & WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES This includes elective core courses like World Geography Geography & Psychology Psychology World
GPA HOPE Scholarship Program ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP HOPE Rigor Requirements 3.7 HOPE GPA 1200 SAT or 26 ACT 100% tuition coverage (public, 4-year) HOPE SCHOLARSHIP HOPE SCHOLARSHIP HOPE Rigor Requirements 3.0 HOPE GPA Partial tuition coverage (public, 4-year) HOPE GRANT HOPE GRANT No GPA initially Partial tuition coverage (technical) Zell Miller GRANT Zell Miller GRANT 3.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each term Covers full tuition GOT HOPE?
GPA HOPE Rigor Requirements In order to be HOPE eligible, the classes of 2024 and 2025 must earn at least four at least four credits credits in courses from the following categories: Alg. II Pre-Calculus Advanced Advanced math math Chemistry, Physics Advanced Advanced science science Advanced Advanced Placement Placement in core subjects University University System of System of Georgia Georgia in core subjects Dual enrollment Advanced Advanced foreign foreign language language Level 2 and higher
DUAL ENROLLMENT See the counseling website AND district website for all up to date Dual Enrollment information. https://www.cobbk12.org/page/42474/dual-enrollment http://allatoonacounseling.weebly.com/ High School Credit 1 class Overview: Take college classes while still in high school Earn high school AND AND college credit at the same time. Grades will post to both high school and college transcripts. College Credit Application process Differs per college. Check out the websites!
DUAL ENROLLMENT CONTINUED Who Can Apply? Who Can Apply? - 9th graders are NOT eligible - 10th graders may enroll in Career, Technical and Agricultural education (CTAE) courses at a participating TCSG institution only. - High-achieving 10th graders with an SAT score of 1200 or an ACT score of 26 prior to the term may enroll in any approved dual enrollment courses at a TCSG, USG or private eligible participating postsecondary institution. - 11th and 12th graders may take any approved dual enrollment courses at an eligible participating postsecondary institution (USG, TCSG or private). Cost: - Funding up to 30 semester/45 quarter hours - Does not count against HOPE Cap Hours but does calculate into HOPE GPA.
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