Cla lass of 2020 Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019 6:00pm Cafeteria Heather - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Senior Parent Information Night Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019 6:00pm – Cafeteria

Heather Handy

Heather.Handy@sccpss.com

Principal

912-395-6300 Ext 729000

Alan Berrong

Alan.Berrong@sccpss.com

School Counselor 9th Grade

912-395-6300 Ext 729403

Theresa Horace

ThresaHorace@sccpss.com

School Counselor 10th Grade A-Z

912-395-6300 Ext 729402

Tressa Gilmore

Tressa.Gilmore@sccpss.com

School Counselor 11th-12th A-L

912-395-6300 Ext 729400

Felisha Jackson

Felisha.Jackson@sccpss.com

School Counselor 11th-12th M-Z

912-395-6300 Ext 729401

Tiffany McNeill

Tiffany.McNeill@sccpss.com

Counseling Center Secretary

912-395-6300 Ext 729404

Ruby Hall

Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com

Teacher, Graduation Advisor, Prom, Grad Bash

912-395-6300 Ext 729079

Beth Newberry

Beth.Newberry@sccpss.com

Teacher & Senior Events Advisor

912-395-6300 Ext 729062

Frederick Shellman

Frederick.Shellman@sccpss.com

Teacher, Yearbook & Picture Advisor

912-395-6300 Ext 729013

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PLEASE NOTE!

• We plan to cover a large amount of important

information tonight. We need to keep on task to be sure the presentation doesn’t take too much of your time.

• We encourage you to write down any questions you

may have during the presentation – but PLEASE hold all questions until the end.

• Most likely, we will answer your questions as the

presentations moves forward.

• We will have a brief Q & A session when we are
• finished. Hopefully you will already have your

question(s) answered before we get to the end!

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GRADUATION

Time: TBA Date: TBA Graduation Week May 19-22, 2020 Savannah Civic Center

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Update Your Contact Information!

• This is a busy year for you and your student! Before we reach

graduation in May there will be many reminders, updates, grade reports, academic status letters (what’s left before graduation), confirmations and communications sent out. We can’t reach you if we don’t have your correct contact info!

• Do we have your updated contact information?
• Complete it on the Sign-In Sheet.
• Mailing Address?
• Home and Cell Phone Contacts?
• Email?
• Do you have your Parent Access Log In and Password? Now is not

the time to let go! Be sure you are staying on top of your student’s grades and attendance!

• Need your log-in and password? Visit the Main office.
• You can email teachers directly
• You can see absences and tardies by class
• You can see updated grades at any time

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 Planning and Preparation:

This is a busy year for you and your student! It is also a very busy time for the Counselors Office and teachers are ALWAYS busy! Remind students to be pro-active – think ahead – do not leave things until the very last minute.

“Who do I ask for what?”

• Grades and attendance – “Will my child pass the class?” –

contact teachers directly.

• Transcripts – use the www.gafutures.org website for nearly all

requests

• Scholarships – newsletters are posted in counseling center and

available on the website.

• SAT / ACT / accuplacer Registration – are handled at home.

We can offer computer usage during non-class time BUT ultimately you and your student are responsible for the actual registration.

Who do I ask for what?”

• Twilight Program – Counselor or Mrs. Wilson
• Verification of Enrollment (child support, SSI, military, etc)

– bring forms for completion to Ms. McNeill in school counseling center.

• Letters of Recommendation – that depends; teacher or

counselor – please remember to provide a week’s notice and your brag sheet of accomplishments. We have provided you with a copy of a “Brag Sheet” tonight.

• Birth Certificate / Social Security Card – Your senior will

need these items for their future plans. Be sure you have proper originals for their use.

• Immunizations! – Students headed to college, a 2 year

school or the military will need their updated immunizations record. Remember that what we have on file is OLD – usually not updated later than 7th grade. You will want to see your health care provider or the Dept of Public Health for an updated Immunization Record.

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SENIOR ATHLETES:

• DON’T MISS “SENIOR NIGHT”!

Each sport offers its own FAREWELL to their seniors. Contact the coach for specific dates and times AND BE THERE to share the moment with your student and their teammates.

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Interested In College Athletics

2 Governing Bodies

• NAIA-National Association of Intercollegiate

Athletics-no national clearinghouse, simple requirements www.naia.org

• NCAA-National Collegiate Athletic

Association-requires potential Division I & II student athletes to register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to register see your counselor if assistance is needed!

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www.gafutures.org

Your senior should be very familiar with this site. It offers many tools for planning for their life after high school. They need to create an account with THEIR LOG IN AND PASSWORD! This will be critical for help during their senior year and after graduation.

• Career Planning

– What skills do I have? What job is

right for me?

• College Applications – One stop shopping for many
• f Georgia’s public and private colleges.
• Transcript Requests – the fastest and most efficient

way to get your transcript sent to colleges.

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• Explore Your Major – Not sure what you “want

to be when you grow up”? Search programs and majors on Gafutures.org

• HOPE Eligibility – See what you can expect

HOPE to cover

• Financial

Aid – Apply for financial aid beginning Oct 1– start your FASFA

• Scholarships – scholarship newsletter, parents

employment, who you bank with, church affiliation & etc are all sources. Be vigilant in your search!

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Where do I go from here?

Help us to help your student! Be sure you and your child are communicating! We want to be sure that your student is prepared for their future after graduation. Your seniors should have already completed Senior Survey #1 for their Counselor during advisement. We will ask them to complete an updated survey prior to graduation. We know that not every student is headed off to a 4-year college and there are other options for students. Do you know your child’s future plans?

• College – 4 year
• College/Tech School – 2 year
• Military – recruiter contacts
• Work –
• “Undecided” shouldn’t mean “I don’t have a plan” …

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Choosing Your College

• Do Your Homework!
• Does it offer my major?
• Can I afford it?
• Will it get me to my chosen career?
• College Site Visits –
• “Preview Days” – Campus Tours – Parent Weekends.
• Take advantage of these opportunities to visit the campus.
• Is it too big? Too small? Too far? Too close to home?
• College Recruiters On Campus
• Students sign up in the Counseling center to visit with

recruiters who are on campus.

• With the teachers’ permission any student may miss class

to attend a session with a recruiter here at Jenkins.

• Students are encouraged to DO THEIR HOMEWORK before

these visits too!

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• Applying to College
• Applications can be submitted in several ways but

most colleges now only want electronic applications (through their website,gafutures.org

• r

commonapp.org}.

• Nearly all colleges charge some type of admission

fee (but some colleges will waive this fee at certain times of the year or for students who receive free or reduced lunch).

• “Apply to College days” November 5th and 6th , 2020

at Jenkins –seniors who sign up will be required to apply to a minimum of 3 colleges/universities. Counselors will be available to assist. Students need to be prepared with a way to pay application fees (if applicable).

Upcoming Coll llege Vis isit its

The following colleges/universities will be visiting H.V. Jenkins High School during the FALL SEMESTER University of Georgia SCAD Fort Valley State University Davidson College Albany State University Coastal Carolina University Georgia Southern University Georgia Gwinnett College PR PROBE OBE Fair air, Septembe , September r 18, 18, 201 2019 9 6:00p 6:00pm m Sa Sava vanna nnah h Sta State te Univ Univer ersity sity Gy Gym

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College Essay Workshop!

Get your College Applications noticed!

Our English Department has

• ffered their help!
• Ms. Glover and Ms. McCoy

will be offering essay writing assistance for college Scholarships & applications. Please schedule a time to attend.

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 What if I’m not headed for college?

Not every senior is headed off to a 4 year college. There are many other options available to these students as well. The Counselors can provide information for military recruiters, 2-year technical schools, Go Build Georgia job training and more.

www.gobuildgeorgia.com

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September 27, 2019 & March 31, 2020 8:00am The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science and Technical Skills.

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The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. Taking the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP), does not

• bligate you

to speak with a recruiter or enlist in the Armed Forces. Once the school receives results, an ASVAB CEP program representative will interpret my results and help you to understand how your skills, interests, and values will assist with planning for college and future in the world

• f work

For additional information and practice

http://www.military.com/ASVAB

September 27, 2019 & March 31, 2020 8:00am

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 Transcripts

• What is my GPA? – Look at the bottom
• f the transcript.
• How do I know my Class Rank? –

Look at the bottom of the transcript.

• Will I be an Honor Graduate? –

Honor graduates require a 90.0 at the end of the 1st semester of their senior year. You can check your GPA in powerschool.

• How do I request a transcript? –

We recommend students take advantage of www.gafutures.org for most requests (these are sent electronically and insure quick delivery). Otherwise the Guidance Office will need a signed request form. Students 18 and

• ver can sign for themselves. Under 18 will

require a parent/guardian signature.

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Class Rank / GPA / Honor Graduate

• Class Rank is based solely on your complete GPA and the number of students in your grade level.
• GPA’s change only when credit is awarded – the GPA currently showing will not change until the

end of 1st semester.

• FINAL SELECTIONS: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates, Superintendent Scholars, etc will

be made following the FIRST SEMESTER of your senior year.

• HONOR GRADUATE: Only students who have attained an overall 90 cumulative average or above

(with no rounding up) will be considered for designation as honor graduates. These designees shall be determined after the first semester senior grades have been posted. Only graduating seniors who have earned a college preparatory or technology / career preparatory seal of endorsement may be designated as honor graduates and ranked accordingly. Any student who has transferred in more than five (5) units from a school that is not accredited by an approved state or regional accrediting agency (Policy JBC(4) Transferring Credits) may not be designated an honor graduate, salutatorian or valedictorian.

• SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD:

Any graduating senior who has, at the end of the first semester of the senior year, a 95 overall grade point average (with no rounding up), as determined by the computer-generated Class Rank Report, and no Conduct Grades of "U" throughout the high school years, will receive the Superintendent's Award.

• There is no “rounding up”! A GPA of 89.95 WILL NOT QUALIFY for Honor Graduate status.

WHILE WE DO NOT SHARE RANKINGS, HONOR GRAD STATUS, ETC., IT IS COMMONLY DISCUSSED AMONG THE STUDENTS DUE TO THE INFORMATION BEING AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS ON THEIR TRANSCRIPTS.

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 Community Service

• “Doing the MINIMUM” … SCCPSS requires that all students perform 20

hours of Community Service prior to their senior year.

• Remember that true “COMMUNITY SERVICE” is a chance to share

your time and talent with others.

• Many scholarship opportunities are looking for MORE THAN THE

“MINIMUM”!

• Be sure you document your service hours (we only track the minimum

– you need to track all of it).

• Seek out a leadership role – being a worker-bee is OK but to get

noticed for scholarships you must GO ABOVE AND BEYOND the minimum!

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 Financial Aid

There’s no such thing as a free ride BUT there is help to get your financial aid in order for college! FASFA Loans vs. Grants HOPE Scholarship Zell Miller Scholarship HOPE Grant Scholarships – Large and Small Not sure where you’re headed? You should still complete your

• FASFA. You can complete your FAFSA beginning October 2018 using

your 2017 tax information. Need help with FASFA and other financial aid issues? Sign up for

• ur annual Financial Aid sessions.

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Financial Aid Workshops

• October 19, 2019 (9am-11:00am)
• January 18, 2020(9am-11:00am)
• February 13, 2020 (5pm-7pm)

All workshops are held in the Media Center

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WHO DOESN’T NEED $$$ FOR COLLEGE? Scholarships come in all sizes from many different sources but

• ne thing never changes – YOU MUST APPLY!

WITH ONE VERY IMPORTANT EXCEPTION! HOPE SCHOLARSHIP / HOPE GRANT - These are awarded by the

State of Georgia after graduation. Students do not APPLY.

• Students will see their HOPE eligibility through their gafutures.org

account around July 1st.

• Usually students will know their HOPE award BEFORE WE DO.
• HOPE is awarded based on the student’s ending academic GPA.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP HOPE GRANT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

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Ask your student if they’ve picked up the scholarship

• newsletter. It’s available in the counseling center and on
• ur website.

In early Spring we will have several local scholarships that require individual applications.

• This information will also be posted on our website with

applications available in our office

• National Scholarships are nice BUT several small local

scholarships can add to your college fund too. Transcripts for Scholarships: If your student needs a transcript for a scholarship application, be sure you request it before the deadline! We will never charge for a transcript used to apply for a scholarship.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP HOPE GRANT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 Changes in in the HOPE Scholarship

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 SAT / ACT / Accuplacer / ASVAB

• When should I test? What test is right for me?
• SAT / ACT Tests:

Juniors should test in the 2nd semester of their junior year and again (if needed) in the 1st semester of their senior year.

• Accuplacer: This test is scheduled at Savannah Tech

(and other technical schools) as part of your registration process.

• ASVAB: An assessment of career skills and interests.

Jenkins offers this test twice each year. Military recruiters can offer an ASVAB test at any time through their recruiting office.

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See FEES & DATES IN YOUR PACKET

• Students who receive free or reduced

lunch

• may be eligible for a Fee Waiver to

cover the cost of testing. Students receive 2 each for SAT and ACT.

• may be eligible to have application

fees waived at certain colleges.

• NOTE:

Changes to your testing info (date, test or location change) all cost

• extra. If you are using a fee waiver for

the test you will still be responsible for these extra charges.

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SAT and ACT Reminders!

You are responsible for registering yourself This school DOES NOT register students for SAT and ACT but we will assist!. Students may register themselves during lunch, before or after school using the computers in the counseling center. Be sure you REMEMBER YOUR LOG IN AND PASSWORD – Jenkins HS cannot retrieve this information for you!

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 SAT and ACT CT Reminders!

You will need to upload a picture as part of your registration for either test. No picture = no test. If you do not request that your scores be sent when you register, you will have to pay EXTRA for this after you test. On Test Day … Remember to bring your photo ID. Don’t have

• ne? See the Media Center for a replacement
• ID. No ID = No Test!

Remember your printed admission ticket! No testing without it! Bring your own calculator! Test sites do not furnish them!

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SAT / ACT

You will be asked for your “School CEEB” code when you register. This routes your test scores and results back to Jenkins.

Jenkins High School CEEB Code 112-682

COLLEGE APPLIC ICATION FEE WAIV IVER IN INFORMATION

SAT- College Application Fee Waiver Requirements:

• Students must register and take the SAT with a Fee

Waiver SAT- Instructions to Retrieve College Application Fee Waivers:

• Sign in to your account and go to MY Plan
• Click on MY Test
• Click on SAT Scores-then MY Scores
• You should have a message stating that you have 4

waivers or a link ACT-College Application Fee Waivers

• See your counselor

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 Senior Class 2020 Officer Elections

President – Vice President – Secretary – Treasurer Academic Eligibility:

• Must be coded as 12th grade
• Student must have an overall 85 or better GPA (as of the end of 2018-2019)

Also

• Teacher recommendations required
• Speaking part audition required
• Must complete application form including signature of parent/guardian
• Must follow the rules and guidelines as outlined in the application

Applications Available Deadline to Submit Campaign Dates Voting Winners Announced

Sept 9 September 16 September 23-30

October 2

October 3

SENIOR DUES ARE NOT OPTIONAL

Must Be Paid In Full By Deadline February 28

Ms. Hall – Room 79 – ruby.hall@sccpss.com SCCPSS requires that each school contribute to the graduation exercise expenses relating to facility rental, setup, security, programs, and musicians. Please reference the Senior Dues Package Sheet Dues may be paid by money order or cashiers check only. 1st Payment 10/31, 2nd Payment 12/20, 3rd Payment 1/31, fourth payment 2/28 Payments may be made before school and after school until 3:30 pm. Cap and gown will not be delivered until dues are paid in

full. What is included in my dues?

SENIOR DUES ARE NOT OPTIONAL

What is NOT included in Senior Dues?

Senior pictures, cap-and-gown pictures, Grad Bash, announcements, name cards, thank you notes, Senior bags, Senior T-shirt, Senior Hoodie, Senior Sweatpants, memory books and other mementos available for purchase through Herff Jones.

No money will be refunded for students not

completing graduation requirements or who choose not to participate in the graduation programs.

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HERFF JONES

• Ms. Hall – Room 79 – ruby.hall@sccpss.com

Need to contact Herff Jones directly? Randy Roderick and Associates, Herff Jones 7-A South Mulberry Street - Statesboro, GA 30458 Phone: 912-764-9314 … Fax: 912-764-9550 … E-mail: info@herffjonesstatesboro.com

Cost for Cap and Gown is covered in Senior Dues All other items are OPTIONAL and paid directly to Herff Jones! (Example:

announcements, t-shirts, bags, extra tassels, diploma plaques).

Monday Oct 21st 8:00am Senior Class Ring Meeting Mon Oct 28 During All Lunches Senior Orders Announcements & Cap/Gown 3:30-7:00 pm Senior Orders – Parent Night Announcements & Cap/Gown Friday Nov 15 During All Lunches Senior Orders Announcements & Cap/Gown Re-order Tues Jan 7 During All Lunches LAST CALL! Senior Orders Announcements & Cap/Gown Re-order Monday April 13 During All Lunches Deliver Senior Announcements Monday April 13 During All Lunches Deliver Cap and Gown

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Date-April 18, 2020 Ms. Hall – Room 79 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com

PROM IS IS OPTIONAL!

PROM May 9, 2020

Ms. Hall – Room 79 – Ruby.Hall@sccpss.com

Admission to Prom is through a purchased ticket only. Tickets go on sale March 2nd for $75 per person ($60 for a

guest ticket).

The final day for ticket sales is April 20, 2020 No Refunds on any tickets purchased

(REPEATING! NO REFUNDS!)

Guests who do not attend Jenkins will need to be “cleared”

by their current high school – See Ms. Hall for the form before

April 6, 2020.

Only Jenkins students coded as 11th and 12th graders may purchase Prom tickets for themselves and their guests.

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Senior Dinner/Senior Honors Night

– May 14, 2020 6PM TBA (Package 1)

Ms. Newberry – beth.newberry@sccpss.com – Room 62 Event is an opportunity to recognize and honor our seniors and their parents (guardians) for their support throughout their school years. All seniors need to provide a current picture, a baby picture and a slide for the slideshow (follow instruction listed in the senior letter) Dinner will be served from 6:30pm to 8:00pm with the program following. Each student is allowed two guest. No extra tickets will be sold.

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Senior Week Activities … The Home Stretch!

• By this date, Seniors will have finished their coursework , grades are

finalized and they are anxious to get to the BIG EVENT! Unfortunately, there is still work to be done.

• Graduation Practice – (May 12-14, 2020) Every practice is

MANDATORY! Students who work will need to clear their work schedule for this week.

Each practice is important. It’s not just “marching in and marching out”. We cover many, many last minute issues for each of our Seniors (Transcript requests, exit surveys, military commitment forms and much more.)

• Senior T-Shirt – often the most highly anticipated event (after graduation
• f course!)
• Senior Breakfast – a last chance to let off a little energy and share one

more relaxed gathering with other members of the Class of 2020.

Senior Week Activities … The Home Stretch

• Graduation Tickets – This is when those highly sought tickets

to the graduation ceremony are distributed! How many? We never know until Senior Week! Historically students receive approximately 10 tickets each. Need more? Get on the list for any extras – no guarantee but still we will try!

• Fines and Fees –

Remember that old soccer uniform you forgot to return in 9th grade? What about that library book that’s been riding around in the back of your Jeep for 2 years? Any outstanding fines and fees must be cleared before your student is allowed to receive their diploma. We can’t stop them from participating in the graduation ceremony BUT we can hold that diploma and final transcript until any outstanding fines or fees are cleared.

SENIOR PICTURES / Yearbook

Every senior receives a yearbook as part of their Senior Dues

• Mr. Shellman – Frederick.Shellman@sccpss.com

Did you miss senior pictures? We have a makeup day scheduled

for October 11, 2019.  Cap and Gown photos will be taken on April 10, 2020 Still need more help? Contact Mr. Shellman– room 13

Senior Yearbook Ads!

If you are interested in a Senior Ad for the yearbook prices start at $250.00 for a full color page ad, $150.00 for a half color page ad, and $85.00 for a quarter color page ad. The deadline for Senior Ads for our 2020 Yearbook will be Friday, November 1, 2019.

GRADUATION! Date:TBA

Time-TBA/Rehearsal-

 Ms. Hall – Room 86 – ruby.hall@sccpss.com  Dress for Graduation:

 Female attire is a black dress/skirt or dress black slacks (no denim), black dress shoes, and minimal jewelry.  Dresses should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee and no longer than the gown. Shoes should not have a heel higher than 3 inches.  When in doubt, have an advisor check the dress and shoes ahead of graduation day.  All attire must be approved by Ruby Hall, or Beth Newberry.  Male attire is black or navy pants, collared white dress shirt, dark tie and black dress shoes. Absolutely no tennis shoes or flip flops will be allowed.

PLEASE NOTE: Any clothing item or accessory that is unduly distracting is a violation of the Code of Conduct and will not be permitted. Students not following this dress code will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

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Why Who Where

Reminders / Events / Senior Tab At Top / Scholarship Newsletter on Counseling Page Jenkins High School http.jenkins.sccpss.com Student Academic Profile / Apply to Georgia Colleges / Request Transcripts / See HOPE eligibility Ga Futures State Site www.gafutures.org Student Financial Aid FASFA https://fafsa.ed.gov Test Information & Practice ACT Test Registration www.actstudent.org Test Information & Practice SAT Test Registration www.collegeboard.com Test Information & Practice ASVAB Informational Site http://www.military.com/ASVAB Herff Jones Announcements / Cap & Gown

www.herffjonesstatesboro.com

Websites You Need to Know

HVJ Cla lass of f 2020 STUDY GUID IDE RESOURCES

SUBJECT AREA WEBSITE MATH

https://www.edx.org/ http://coolmathguy.com/ https://www.khanacademy.org/ http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/ http://www.testprepreview.com/

READING www.readtheory.org ENGLISH GRAMMAR www.chompchomp.com https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ ACCUPLACER TEST

https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/student/practice https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login https://www.test-guide.com/free-accuplacer-practice-tests.html

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