STOCKBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Junior
Advisement
SHS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING MISSION
STATEMENT
The mission of Stockbridge High School Guidance and Counseling is to
help students succeed. We recognize that each student has the
fundamental right of equal access to the knowledge and skill required
to function successfully in a global society. Therefore, we designed a
comprehensive guidance and counseling program that addresses, not
only the academic needs of our students, but also environmental
conditions such as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, and child
abuse/neglect that affect a student’s ability to learn. SHS Guidance
and Counseling focuses on the needs of the whole student by
recognizing and responding to the social, emotional, cognitive, and
behavioral challenges facing students and families. Students will have
the opportunity to acquire educational and social competencies
necessary for growth toward lifelong success in becoming productive
citizens.
SHS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Students are assigned to counselors according
to last name:
Counselor
Dr. N. Hodge
12th grade
Ms. K. Glover,
11th Grade
Mrs. S. Glover
10th Grade
Dr. Dobbins
Counseling Secretary
Mrs. M. Brown
9th Grade
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
Credits
Language Arts
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Social Studies
3
Health/Personal Fitness
1
World Language/Fine
Arts/and/or CTAE
3
Electives
4
Total
23
GEORGIA MILESTONES EOC ASSESSMENTS
Students who enter grade 9 for the first time in
SY2011 -2012 or after:
 Are required to pass courses* associated with
EOC Assessments, with EOC contributing 20% to
course grade
 Are not required to pass EOC Assessments
CREDITS
How many credits do I need?
5 credits need to be earned by the start of the
school for a student to be classified as
sophomore
11 credits need to be earned by the start of
the school year for a student to be classified
as a junior
17 credits need to be earned by the start of
the school year for a student to be classified
as senior
WHAT IF I FAIL A CLASS?
Failed courses can be recovered through several
credit recovery opportunities:
Henry County Online
Georgia Virtual School
Counselor approval is required to take online
courses.
If you do not earn 11.0 credits, then you will not
promote to the 11th grade and are in danger of not
graduating with your class.
HONORS/AP POINTS
Honors level courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, and foreign languages. Honors courses are rigorous and challenging
courses that prepare students for advanced coursework such as AP and dual
enrollment. Grades for honors courses receive five additional numerical points.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are taught on the college level and
students will be expected to complete an average of one or two hours a night
of homework in addition to other classroom assignments before school, after
school, and may include summer assignments. Students taking AP courses will
be expected to take the AP exam for each AP course. Grades for AP courses
receive ten additional numerical points.
NUMERIC AVERAGE
Henry County calculates numeric averages by
adding up all grades in classes and dividing by
the total number of classes taken. The
numeric average is on a 100 point scale i.e. 87
out of 100.
All grades included in this calculation – failed
grades, summer grades, online grades…
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible students receive financial
assistance covering partial or full tuition
Qualifications - U.S. citizen or eligible
non-citizen - Legal resident of Georgia
Graduate of an eligible GA high school
 Valid Social Security #
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
3.0 GPA is required by averaging core
coursework, including failing grades, on a 4.0 scale
Honors points are removed and a 0.50 weighting
is added back in for AP courses only, not to exceed
4.0
Middle school credit is not calculated in the HOPE
GPA
All calculations are done by the Georgia
Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Basic eligibility requirements:
Students graduating under the single diploma type must have a 3.0 GPA
as calculated by GSFC.
The GPA calculation is the same calculation that was mandated in the
HOPE changes in 2004.
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to maintain the HOPE
Scholarship.
If a student falls below a 3.0 GPA in college, they may only regain the
HOPE Scholarship one time.
A student that does not graduate from high school as a HOPE Scholar,
can earn a 3.0 GPA in college and enter the HOPE Scholarship program
at the 30, 60 or 90 semester hour check point or equivalent quarter hour
check point.
The HOPE Scholarship will not pay for remedial or developmental
courses.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
The HOPE Scholarship will pay:
At an eligible postsecondary institution, a percentage amount of the
standard tuition charges from the previous year.
At an eligible private postsecondary institution, a percentage amount
of the HOPE award for private colleges.
Award Amounts:
Payment amount for private colleges is $3,600
Payment amount for public colleges and universities can be located
on GAcollege411.org on the HOPE Program Changes page.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Academic Rigor
Requires that students graduating in 2015
and beyond must pass at least 2 courses
from a list of academically rigorous courses
in order to meet the requirements to be a
HOPE Scholar upon high school graduation
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Rigor Requirements
Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an
equivalent or higher course;
Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher
course;
Advanced placement courses in core subjects;
International baccalaureate courses in core subjects;
Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such
courses are not remedial and developmental courses; or
Advanced foreign language courses.
GSFC will be providing a list of classes to further define each
category.
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
Major premise of the program is that a student must meet all the
requirements to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, plus:
Graduate from an eligible high school with a grade point average
of at least a 3.7 as calculated by GSFC and having received a score
of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a
single administration of the SAT or an ACT score of at least 26; or
Graduated from an eligible high school as the valedictorian or
salutatorian.
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
A student must maintain a 3.3 grade point
average in college to maintain the Zell Miller
Scholar program.
If a student loses eligibility for the Zell Miller
Scholar program for any reason, they may regain
that eligibility one time. They remain eligible for
the HOPE Scholarship provided the student’s GPA
is still a 3.0 or above.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Apply for the HOPE - Complete starting January, senior year:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - www.fafsa.ed.gov
Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System (GSFAPPS) www.GAcollege411.org
View your HOPE average
Go to www.gafutures.org and create an account.
For Additional Information on HOPE
Contact Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
770-724-9000 or www.gafutures.org.
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
BRIDGE BILL ACTIVITIES
11th graders who make the connection between school and work by
exploring and saving in their portfolios at least three possible choices
of postsecondary institutions that match their Individual Graduation
Plan
These activities will be completed through your US History class at
some point this year
RESEARCH COLLEGES
Use the Internet
GAcollege411 www.gacollege411.org
www.collegeboard.com
Visit college websites and look at majors, admissions, and financial
aid
Visit Colleges
Attend College Fairs
COLLEGE ADMISSION STANDARDS
GPA – Typically average in academic core on a 4.0 scale (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World
Language)
Course Selection (rigor; difficulty level) – Selective colleges are looking at the strength or rigor of your
courses throughout high school, including your senior year. We highly recommend seniors take a minimum of
4 academics each semester- for highly selective colleges, a minimum of 5 each semester.
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Class Rank – Based on overall numeric weighted average
Extracurricular Activities – Leadership and participation in clubs, service and sports can be particularly
important to competitive colleges
College Application Essays – Required essays on the college application are important because they
demonstrate your writing ability and give the college more information about you. Please seek advice when
writing an essay and make sure to proofread for errors
Letters of Recommendation – Request teacher recommendation two weeks before needed and counselor
recommendation at least two weeks prior to the school’s deadline
Resumes – Contains academic info., honors & awards, extracurricular activities, work/volunteer experience,
etc.
Interviews
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
SAT I
College admission test that measures students’ mathematical ability, critical reading knowledge, and writing skill.
SAT Subject Tests
One-hour tests offered in subjects such as English, foreign language, science,
history, and mathematics. Some colleges require the SAT II test(s) &
students should check with each college to determine whether it is
necessary to take the SAT II(s).
American College Testing Program (ACT)
College admission test which measures aptitude and skill in English, math, reading,
natural sciences, and writing.
Test Registration
SAT www.collegeboard.com
ACT www.act.org
High School Code 112830
SAT/ACT DATES
 SAT dates and registration info can be found at www.collegeboard.com
 ACT dates and registration info can be found at www.actstudent.org
*Juniors/Seniors who receive free/reduced lunch may request a test fee waiver and college application waivers from their counselor.
MOVE ON WHEN READY (MOWR)/
DUAL ENROLLMENT
A dual enrollment opportunity for students to attend a postsecondary institution
full-time during their junior and/or senior year of high school Students will
receive high school credit and college credit simultaneously while attending
college classes on the college campus full time.
Tuition is paid through local system funds. Additional expenses may be covered
Students can live on campus or commute but are responsible for these expenses
All high school Georgia Milestones EOC Assessment requirements must be met
Classes do not count against the HOPE Scholarship or Grant hours
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
If you are planning on participating in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA
Division I or II institution you must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse
• Access the registration materials by visiting the NCAA website
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• When taking the SAT/ACT, enter 9999 for scores to be sent to NCAA
• Students and parents are responsible for determining NCAA eligibility to
Division I and Division II schools
• Counselor’s are neither responsible nor allowed to determine eligibility
HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
Be organized
Complete homework daily
Make studying a priority
Attend tutoring
Every grade counts, colleges looks at every grade from
each semester
HOW AND WHEN TO SEE A COUNSELOR
To see your counselor, please stop by the office to
fill out an appointment request slip. A counselor
will send for you within 48 hours
Reasons to see a counselor:
Struggling Academically
Questions about college/career planning
Questions about four year plan for graduation
Guidance on dealing with academic issues
Guidance on dealing with personal issues
Just want to meet your counselor!!!!
QUESTIONS