senior parent night welcome ahs class of 2012 september 22, 2011 7:00 p.m
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What Do I Do With My Senior?TRANSCRIPT
Senior Parent NightWelcome…
AHSClass of 2012
September 22, 20117:00 p.m.
Guidance Department Mitzi Blackstone: Last names A-F Jane Whitfield: Last names G-N Sophia Wright: Last names O-Z Sherry Gamel: Graduation Coach Kathy Robertson: Records Clerk Bethany Dowda: College & Career Center Lee Stanley: Social Worker
What Do I Do With My Senior?
Important Information Attendance at Alexander Dress Code Checking In/Checking Out Senior Skip Days??? $$$ Senior Activities and
Expenses Senior Calendar Pass ALL Classes
Testing Georgia High School
Graduation Tests End of Course Tests Asset ASVAB ACT & SAT
Test ScoresFour year colleges and universitiesrequire either the SAT or ACT. Allschools in Georgia will readily accepteither one. The score must be sentdirectly from the testing company tothe school of the student’s choice.There is no charge for the first fourschools.
School Website
The Guidance Department will be updating the school website with
Senior Information through out the year. Please be sure to check it out!!
The web address is http://alexander.dch.schoolinsites.com
Technology
Colleges rely very heavily on computer based technology. Now is the time to begin supporting your student to learn
to troubleshoot these issues. Technology problems can be very frustrating and cause bad feelings
about the new environment.
TechnologyAssignments, quizzes, tests and projects
all must be submitted on-line. Many high school teachers are beginning to
utilize this technology as well.
E-mail is frequently the only means of communication with professors, RA’s
and other college staff.
Technology
While social networking sites can have their issues, it is important that
students be comfortable with these methods of communication. Just
remember—once it is on Facebook, it is out there never to be totally deleted.
College Application:What is the process?
Applying On-line: Print a request or release of transcript and bring to Mrs. Dowda in Room 11; We will then mail your transcript. Paper Copy: Bring the application to Mrs. Dowda
with your application fee in Room 11; We will attach a transcript to the application and then mail the entire package.
Some schools in Georgia are now accepting self-report of transcripts. You may need an unotticial transcript to complete application.
Transcripts are $2.00It is the student’s responsibility!
Select Three Colleges Dream College
I Think I Can College
I Know I Can College
It is VERY important to watch for deadlines!
GAcollege411.orgThe Georgia State Department of
Education has designed a web-site to help all high school students. The goal
of the web site is to help students:PlanApply for AdmissionPay
Check it out!
How do colleges determine who gets accepted? Based on core GPA which is computed
by the college or university. Courses taken in high school; It is important to keep grades up during
Senior year. SAT I Reasoning Test scores or ACT scores Activities and/or essays
FYI about AdmissionsStats from UGA
4,900 In state Freshman at UGA
1,300 In state Transfers 1,400 Identified as Other Your student will be competing
globally, not just with other seniors from Georgia or even the United States.
Averages for Admissions to UGA
Combined Reading and Math SAT score 1254
Average SAT Writing score 606 ACT mean is 28 Activities and/or essays
Averages for Admissions to Georgia
Tech Combined Reading and Math
SAT score 1378 Average student took three or
more AP courses.
What criteria are important for
admissions to UGA or GTI?
Rigor of High School Curriculum: 95% of all students have multiple AP courses.
GPA SAT or ACT score Activities and/or essays
Averages for Admissions to
Kennesaw State University
Combined Reading and Math SAT score 1074
Most students took honors and AP courses.
New Admissions Board of Regents policies prohibit
students from admissions to all schools that test into three learning support classes. In the past, students could enter two year schools without an ACT or SAT. Students may want to take an ACT to exempt learning support through their scores.
Cost of UGA In-state Tuition & Fees $9472
Typical Dorm 4916Typical Meal Plan 3792
Books 1078 Living Expenses 1562
Total $20,820
Other Colleges Georgia State University
Tuition and Fees: $9,410
University of West Georgia Tuition and Fees:
$9192
How does my student obtain funding for college?
The very first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
This form is commonly known as the FAFSA.
Information from the current 2011 tax returns is needed to complete the form.
The correct version of the form will not be available until after December 31, 2011.
Georgia schools are using the FAFSA to prove legal residence in Georgia.
How does my student obtain funding for college?
The FAFSA form is located on line at fafsa.gov.
Be very careful to go to that specific web address. There are imitators!
Your student will receive a student aid report which will indicate the amount of federal money for which the student is eligible.
The report will also indicate the expected amount the family will be expected to contribute.
How does my student obtain funding for college?
In order to qualify for student loans, the student must have completed the FAFSA.
The family contribution will vary based upon the cost of the institution and other financial information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Please know that there is no magic pot of money at the end of the rainbow! Researching and applying for scholarships takes a lot of time and effort on your part!
The HOPE Scholarship
HOPE Scholar: 3.0 core GPA Zell Miller Scholar: 3.7 core GPA
with qualifying SAT or ACT score.All grades (including F’s) from all
core classes attempted will be counted when determining the core grade point average for the HOPE scholarship.
See GACollege411.org for specifics.
The HOPE ScholarshipAP Courses receive an additional .5 in
the GPA calculation. For example, a student who makes a 92 in AP U. S. History has the five points subtracted to equal an average of 87. An 87 is a B which earns 3 points in the GPA calculation. Since it is an AP course, .5 is added to get a sum of 3.5 which is used for the calculation.
How does my student apply for the HOPE scholarship?
Complete the FAFSA form. GPA must meet requirement or there
is no HOPE for you! Financial Aid Meeting pending in
February. Invitations will be mailed with details closer to the event.
College/Technical College Visitation Days Students get two days to visit campuses A note from a parent must be brought in
to Mrs. Dowda 3 days prior to the visit; students will receive a college visit form
Students must have an appointment with the admissions office; The admissions office must sign the college visit form
Bring the signed form back to school the next day so the absence is excused!
NCAA ClearinghouseStudents who are interested in playing
athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II school must be registered with the NCAA
Clearinghouse. Register on-line at:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
SAT/ACT scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse
(use code #9999)
Graduation Ceremony University of West Georgia
Coliseum Saturday, May 26, 2011 at 10:00
am. Students will be given 10 tickets
each. Additional tickets may be available.
Board Scholars are recognized. All seniors need to pay for final
transcripts.
Senior EvaluationsForms will be mailed by
October 29. Please check the form carefully and call your student’s counselor with any questions.
CongratulationsAHS
Class of 2012!
Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color or national Origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1962); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and the Perkins Act of 1998); or disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990) in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Employees, students and the general public are hereby notified that the Douglas County Board of Education does not discriminate in any educational programs or activities or in employment policies. Inquiries may be addressed to the Douglas County Board of Education, PO Box 1077, Douglasville, GA 30133; Regional Office for Civil Rights, Atlanta, GA 30323; or Office of Civil Rights, Education Department, Washington, DC 20201.