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Herschel V. Jenkins High School Class of 2021

Junior Parent Information Night

February 18, 2020-6:00pm-Cafetorium jenkins.sccpss.com

Alan Berrong Alan.berrong@sccpss.com Guidance 9th Grade A-Z 912-395-6999 Ext 729403 Theresa Horace Theresa.horace@sccpss.com Guidance 10th Grade A-Z 912-395-6999 Ext 729402 Tressa Gilmore Tressa.gilmore@sccpss.com Guidance 11th-12th A-L 912-395-6999 Ext 729400 Felisha Jackson Felisha.jackson@sccpss.com 11th-12th M-Z 912-395-6999 Ext 729401 Heather Handy Heather.handy@sccpss.com Principal 912-395-6999 Ext 729000 Ruby Hall Ruby.hall@sccpss.com Teacher Prom&Grad Bash Advisor 912-395-6999 Ext 729086 Beth Newberry Beth.newberry@sccpss.com Teacher Senior Events Advisor 912-395-6999 Ext 729084 Frederick Shellman Frederick.Shellman@sccpss.com Teacher Yearbook/Pictures 912-395-6999 Ext 729024

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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!

HVJ Class of 2021 Update Your Contact Information!

This is a busy year for you and your student! As we work towards the start of your Senior year, there will be many reminders, updates, grade reports, academic status letters, Junior Meetings (“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?
• 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!

• You can email teachers directly
• You can see absences and tardies by class
• You can see updated grades at any time
• Need your log-in and password? See Ms. English

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Planning and Preparation: “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 – local scholarships will be listed in monthly Scholarship Newsletters-on the website and hard copies in School Counseling Center.  SAT and ACT Registration – are handled at home. Counselors will assist student during scheduled lunch time.  Twilight- Your child’s counselor or Mrs. Wilson  Verification of enrollement: (child support, SSI, military, etc.) –bring completed form to School Counseling Center.  Letters of Recommendation – teacher or counselor (person who knows you the best)– please remember to provide two week’s notice and a written resume of accomplishments.  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, technical school or the military will need their updated immunizations record. Remember that what we have

• n file is OLD – usually not updated later than 7th grade. You will want to see

your health care provider or our school nurse for an updated Immunization

• Record. MANY COLLEGES WILL REQUIRE NEW IMMUNIZATIONS.

Required Areas of Study Units Required English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 3 Health and Personal Fitness 1 World Languages 2 College Prep Pathway Or 1 CTAE Pathway CTAE(Career Technical Agricultural Education 4 CTAE Pathway only Electives 5 College Prep Pathway Or 3 CTAE Pathway Total Minimum Units 24

Class of 2021 Graduation Requirements Community Service: 20 Hours

Dual Enrollment

• Do you want to get a head start on college and

your career?

• Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program maybe the

answer for you.

• Dual enrollment provides students an early

start on their college careers by earning college credits while still in high school.

• Please see your school counselor for more

information.

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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. We know that not every student is headed off to a 4-year college and there are other options for those students.

Do you know your child’s future plans?

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

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www.gafutures.org

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

• College Applications – One stop shopping for many of Georgia’s public

and private colleges.

• Transcript Requests – The fastest and most efficient way to get your

transcript sent to colleges.

• Explore Your Major – Not sure what you “want to be when you grow

up”? Here’s a tool to help guide you towards your dreams.

• Career Exploration – A great tool for our students who think a 4 year

degree is not for them.

• HOPE & State Aid – See what you can expect HOPE to cover
• Federal Aid – Apply for financial aid – to start your FASFA in January
• f your senior year.
• Scholarships – A link to apply to other specialty scholarships.

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ATTENTION ATHLETES!

Core Grades ACT/SAT Prep Social Media NCAA/NAIA Eligibility

There is a fee for this registration. Don’t forget to send your SAT and ACT scores to NCAA, NAIA & communicate! Wait and you will have to pay extra later! www.ncaa.org – www.naia.org

HVJ Class of 2021 EXPOSURE, EXPOSURE, EXPOSURE!

Train hard in the off season Be coachable Make HIGHLIGHTS!!! Attend Camps/Combines HAVE A PLAN B!!!! Have fun playing the sport! BE A STUDENT FIRST!

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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 current semester.  FINAL SELECTIONS: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Graduates are determined after 1st semester of 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.  AGAIN! There is no “rounding up”! A GPA of 89.975 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.

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Transcripts

• What is my GPA?- Look at the far right

side of the transcript. How do I know my Class Rank?- Look at the far right side 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. If you have an 89.9 you are NOT an Honor Graduate!

• How do I request a transcript?-

We recommend students take advantage of www.gafutures.org for most requests (these are sent electronically and ensure quick delivery). Otherwise the School Counseling Center will need a signed request form.

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ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

• Georgia resident for 12 months
• Must meet the rigor requirements
• 3.7 GPA- Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
• 26 Composite score- ACT
• 1200 Critical Reading and Math- SAT
• Must complete a FAFSA or GSFAPPS
• Amount given depends on the institution
• More info can be found at www.gafutures.org
• For more specific questions regarding HOPE calculations contact 770-724-9000.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

• Georgia resident for 12 months
• Must meet the rigor requirements
• 3.0 GPA- Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Must complete a FAFSA or GSFAPPS
• Amount given depends on the institution
• More info can be found at www.gafutures.org
• For more specific questions regarding HOPE calculations contact 770-724-9000.

• The HOPE Scholarship is for students that have earned a grade of 85 or higher or

a 3.0 high school GPA as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in core curriculum courses ONLY! (English, Math, Science, Foreign Language and Social Science (History).

• Please be advised that students who take Honors and AP courses receive bonus

points that is comprised within their final grade. *NOTE*Bonus points earned in AP, IB, DE and Honors courses will be removed, then GSFC will add half a point (.5) back for the HOPE GPA Calculation for AP, IB and DE core courses ONLY!

• Courses that were taken in middle school for high school credit will not be included in the

HOPE calculation but will count towards graduation.

• Please assist your child in creating an account and follow your students GPA on

gafutures.org

• Questions or concerns please contact 770-724-9000

Fill Up Your “Tool Box” Start Building Your Resume!

Look at your school activities outside the classroom.

• What’s on your resume that’s going to set you apart?

Move you to the top of the list?

• Are you a leader or a worker-bee?

Employment …

• Work skills also look good on a resume – especially if they

relate to your future plans.

Review your transcript …

• Again – what’s on your transcript that’s going to set you

apart? Move you to the top of the list?

• Have you gone above “the minimum?” Honors level? AP

courses? Dual Enrollment? Extra academics?

Test Prep …

• Are you prepared for your selected test?
• SAT / ACT / Compass / ASVAB?
• There are plenty of free prep materials available.

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A Strong Senior Year is Important! “But I don’t need another Math class” Going beyond the “minimum”

• Add Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment
• Taking a 5th academic course
• Year 3 and Year 4 Foreign Language

Getting your application noticed

• What makes your transcript shine?
• A 5th academic course

Keeping your skills sharp

• Avoid a schedule full of PE electives!
• “I want to take a break”…
• “Time off” will NOT help you!

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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 Weekend.
• Take advantage of these opportunities to visit the campus.
• Is it too big? Too small? Too far? Too close to home?
• Applying to College
• Applications can be submitted in several ways but most

colleges now only want electronic applications (through their website or the gafutures.org website). We recommend gafutures.org

• Nearly all colleges charge some type of admission fee (but

some colleges will waive this fee at certain times of the year

• r for students who receive free or reduced lunch).
• Warriors Apply to College Week-October 2020

College Fair Tour

100 College Contacts All In 1 Location! Savannah- Oglethorpe Mall September/October 2020

You will also have a chance to talk with professionals about FASFA, financial aid, & more. Military Recruiters are available for questions.

More Information: http://gaprobe.org/tour-calendar

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College Campus Visits

Website Review – Preview Days Campus Visits – Ask Questions

• Cruising their website is the place to start but

nothing is better than actually visiting the campus!

• Worth the drive – worth your time!
• Why would you apply to a college where you

have not visited their campus? This happens everyday!

• Is it where you want to be? Does it have your

major? Can you get there?

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College Recruiters on Our Campus

Students must sign up in advance to attend! Parents are welcome to attend as well!

• College visits are scheduled regularly
• They are announced during morning announcements and on

the website

• Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to attend

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What if I’m not headed to 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

Savannah Tech Programs Offered

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Program Title Program Title Program Title Accounting Electrical Construction & Maint Industrial Systems Air Conditioning Culinary Arts Logistics Management Aircraft Technology Dental Assisting Machine Tool Aviation Maintenance Dental Hygiene Marketing Management Automotive Collision Repair Drafting Medical Assisting Automotive Technology Early Childhood Care & Edon Medical Coding Entry Barbering Economic Development Networking Law Enforcement/Peace Officer Electrical Utility Technology Paralegal Studies Business Administrative Tech Electrical/Computer Engineering Phlebotomy Business Management Emergency Medical Services Practical Nursing Commercial Truck Driving Fire Science Precision Manufacturing Computer Support Specialist Health Care Assistant Surgical Technology Construction Management Health Care Science Technical Specialist Cosmetology Historic Preservation Welding & Joining Tech Criminal Justice Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism

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When should I test? What test is right for me?

• SAT / ACT Tests:

If you are going to a 4-year college … Juniors should test in the 2nd semester of their junior year and again (if needed) in the 1st semester of their senior year after completing Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra.

• Accuplacer: If you are planning to attend a 2-year

college … This test is scheduled at Savannah Tech (and other technical schools) as part of your registration process.

• ASVAB: Offers an assessment of career skills and
• interests. Jenkins High School offers this test twice

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

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SAT / ACT / ASVAB

• Know your student’s log in!
• Your student creates his/her own account through

the testing site.

• This registration and account is not tied to Herschel
• V. Jenkins High School in any way.
• Consider this account as important as your bank

account! We cannot access it!

• Problems with registration?

Forgot your log in? Need to print your admission ticket? You will need to contact the testing company directly.

• **If your child took the SAT as a middle school

student you will need to call them directly to reset their account for high school. Herschel V. Jenkins High School – CEEB Code 112682

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SAT and ACT Reminders!  You are responsible for registering yourself

 The school DOES NOT register students for SAT and ACT!  If a student needs help, he or she needs to make an appointment with his or her counselor.

 Be sure you REMEMBER YOUR LOG IN AND PASSWORD – HVJ cannot retrieve this information for you!  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 these after you test.

 On Test Day …

 Remember to bring your photo 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/Accuplacer/ASVAB FEES

SAT and ACTw/Writing- SAT-$57.00, ACT-$58.50 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. Students may also be eligible to have application fees waived at certain colleges as well.

• 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. Accuplacer is offered as part of your application to a technical

• school. Please ask them about any related testing fees.

ASVAB is offered at no cost twice a year at Jenkins HS. It is available through your military recruiter throughout the year.

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. 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 obligate you to speak with a recruiter or enlist in the Armed Forces. Once the school receives results, an ASVAB CEP program representative will interpret your results and help you to understand how your skills, interests, and values will assist with planning for college and future in the world of work. For additional information and practice tests:

http://www.military.com/ASVAB

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Why Who Where

Reminders / Events / Information/ Fees Jenkins High School Jenkins.sccpss.com Student Academic Profile / Apply to Georgia Colleges / Request Transcripts / See HOPE eligibility GAFutures www.gafutures.org Student Financial Aid FASFA https://fafsa.ed.gov Test Information & Free Practice ACT Test Registration www.actstudent.org Test Information & Free Practice SAT Test Registration www.collegeboard.org Test Information & Free Practice ASVAB Informational Site http://www.military.com/ASVAB Herff Jones Announcements / Cap & Gown www.herffjones.com NCAA Eligibility & Registration for College Bound Athletes www.ncaa.org

Websites you Need to Know

PROM IS OPTIONAL!

Saturday, May 9, 2020 @ Savannah Marriot Riverfront

 Sponsor/Junior Advisor- Ms. Ruby Hall  Prom Ticket Cost $75.00 for Jenkins Juniors & Seniors  Prom Ticket Cost $65.00 for Non-Jenkins students, Jenkins Freshmen and Sophomores  Last Day to purchase tickets April 20, 2020  Guests who do not attend Jenkins will need to be “cleared” by their current high school-See Ms. Hall for the form in Room 79.  Who do I pay?- Ms. Hall will be collecting ticket fees before school, during lunch and after school in Room 79. Money Orders or Cashiers Checks only, no cash!

The Herschel V. Jenkins High School Faculty & Staff would like to . Have a Wonderful Warrior Evening