The North Forsyth High School Raider Nation Counselors present Junior Parent Night Class of 2019 Junior Classroom Guidance--Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 Senior Parent Night--Thursday, October 5th, 2017 Forsyth County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or gender in employment decisions or educational programs and activities.
PSAT-Preliminary SAT ▶ Qualifying exam if taken as a Junior for National Merit Scholar Program ▶ Juniors must register and pay to take the PSAT. ▶ The PSAT will be administered at NFHS on Oct. 11th. ▶ The state of GA pays for all 10 th grade students to test. ▶ Great way to preview the new SAT ▶ You will receive a detailed score report that analyzes your strengths, areas of growth, and AP class potential. ▶ Online scores are available Dec. 11. Create a free account by signing onto https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home to access your PSAT scores and individual score report in December! Register Today! PSAT Registration Information ▶ Under “Latest News” on NFHS homepage.
PSAT & SAT Test Prep ➢ CollegeBoard and Khan Academy have partnered to bring an extraordinary amount of free , customized PSAT and SAT test prep to students. 8 FREE SAT practice tests to be exact! ➢ By taking the PSAT and linking your CollegeBoard account to Khan Academy you will receive tailored practice in areas where you scored the lowest. ➢ Khan Academy will link past scores (PSAT and/or SAT) to actual practice in preparation for the SAT. ➢ There will also be explanations for each PSAT/SAT test question which your student can look up based on the PSAT score report they receive.
North Forsyth High School Counseling Department Counseling Administrator: Tracey Winkler ▶ The Raider Nation (11th & 12th Grade): ◦ Kathy Wigley: Lead Counselor; A-C & ESOL ◦ Sarah Kate Marshall: D-Mn ◦ Kim Haynes: Mo-Z ▶ Raider U (9th & 10th Grade): ◦ Whitney Adams: A-Gq ◦ Josh Owens: Gr-O ◦ Kenya Mattie: P-Z ▶ Counseling Secretary: Ranita Christopher ▶ Registrar: Kim Grogan
North Forsyth High School Administration Team Principal: Jeff Cheney ▶ The Raider Nation (11th & 12th Grade): ◦ Tracey Winkler: A-C & ESOL ◦ Glenda Santiago: D-Mn ◦ Nikki Holloman: Mo-Z ▶ Raider U (9th & 10th Grade): ◦ Jamie Brown: A-Gq ◦ Lori Waddell: Gr-O ◦ Kim Oliver: P-Z ▶ Athletic Director: Scott Tilden ▶ School Safety & Attendance Administrator: Randy Herrin
Stay Connected! NFHS Counseling Website (NFHS homepage → Student 1. Services → Counseling) 2. NFHS Counseling Newsletter (http://nfhscounseling.weebly.com/) 3. Twitter @NFHSCounseling 4. Remind 101: a. The Raider Nation Remind 101: Text @nfhsju to 81010 OR go to https://www.remind.com/join/nfhsju 5. Update Parent Portal contact information to ensure that you receive emails. 6. Check ItsLearning for NFHS messenger blasts.
Parent Night Envelopes ▶ NFHS Unofficial Transcript ◦ Cumulative GPA listed is NOT HOPE GPA. ◦ Failing courses are still recorded. ▶ Preliminary HOPE Transcript ◦ Sophomore year grades ◦ HOPE Rigor Courses ▶ Graduation Credit Checklist ◦ Doublecheck that your student is in the appropriate classes to ensure graduation in May 2019. ▶ Junior Journey ◦ Junior year timeline ▶ If you are missing one of the items, it could be for the following reasons: ◦ Missing purple preliminary HOPE transcript report--no SSN on file w/ FCS ⚫ MUST have SSN on file for NFHS to report final GPA to GSFC for HOPE. Call or email Mrs. Christopher (Counseling Secretary). ◦ Missing Graduation Credit Checklist--see counselor and/or new student pending transcript upload to Infinite Campus. ◦ Missing NFHS Transcript--see counselor. ◦ Missing envelope--your student is at Forsyth Academy and he or she already received the packet. ◦ If none of the above apply to your student, please contact your counselor.
Graduation Requirements (Minimum) ✓ 4 - English ✓ 4 - Math ✓ 4 - Science ✓ 3 – Social Studies ✓ 3 – World Language/Career Tech/Fine Arts ✓ ½ Health & ½ Personal Fitness OR 3 JROTC ✓ 4 - Additional Electives ✓ 23 total credits *check with college admissions to be sure you meet the particular college entrance requirements*
GPA Calculation Calculating your GPA when you have taken Advanced Placement (AP) and/or Dual Enrollment courses: Forsyth County adds a +1 quality point to your calculation. For instance, if you earn an A in AP Human Geography, then instead of 4 quality points, you get 5. A 5.0 is calculated for this class. Cumulative GPA weight given for on-level coursework is as follows: A=4.0 (4 points) B=3.0 (3 points) C=2.0 (2 points) Anything below a 70 is weighted as a zero (0). Cumulative GPA weight given for AP and Dual Enrollment courses add 1 quality point: A=5.0 (5 points) B=4.0 (4 points) C=3.0 (3 points) Anything below a 70 is weighted as a zero (0). HOPE GPA: AP courses and Dual Enrollment courses add .5 quality points, but nothing extra for earning an A. A=4 B=3.5 C=2.5 Anything below a 70 is weighted as a zero (0).
GPA Calculation Continued... ▶ If you have questions, please see your counselor. We strongly suggest that you review your preliminary HOPE GPA on the Georgia Futures website: www.gafutures.org. ▶ North Forsyth High School does not calculate your HOPE GPA and does not award or determine eligibility for the HOPE or Zell Miller scholarship for any students. Any questions regarding your HOPE GPA or either of these scholarships should be directed to the Georgia Student Finance Commission. ▶ Use the following spreadsheet to calculate your HOPE or Cumulative GPA: Blank GPA Spreadsheet. The spreadsheet can be found on the NFHS Counseling website under “Transcripts and GPA Calculation.” HOPE GPA is NOT the GPA shown on the NFHS transcript.
Raider Academic Assistance ➢ We encourage students to self-advocate by meeting with teachers at the first sign of struggle and/or concern. ➢ We encourage parents to check their student's progress via parent portal. However, if your student needs additional help in a class, there are several options available to him or her: 1) Extra Tutoring Time w/ a Teacher Each department has a tutoring schedule. These schedules can be accessed below. ▶ Career Tech ▶ ELA ▶ Fine Arts ▶ Math ▶ PE & Health ▶ Science ▶ Social Studies ▶ World Language 2) Peer Tutoring ✓ Our Peer Tutoring program is available on Wednesdays during Instructional Focus (IF). If you would like more information on this program, please visit this page.
Raider Academic Assistance 3) Instructional Focus (IF) ✓ Instructional Focus (IF) occurs every Wednesday from 10:11 am to 11:51 am. Students are able to visit up to two teachers during the IF rotation times for additional help in a class. 4) The Raider Connection Center ✓ The Raider Connection Center is also available for student assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00. This program has both peers and teachers available for tutoring. Students also have access to the computer lab and space to work on group projects. ✓ Transportation can be provided via the Raider Ride bus. Please contact Mrs. Waddell for details: lwaddell@forsyth.k12.ga.us or visit this page. 5) Raider Ride ✓ The Raider Ride is an after school bus that will provide transportation to students' home bus stop. This after school bus runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and departs the NFHS bus lane @ 5:00. ✓ This is a great way for your student to stay after school for clubs, activities, study sessions, tutoring, etc. If your student would like to use this service, please visit this page, complete the permission form, and turn it into the Media Center. Please contact Mrs. Waddell for details.
Advisement with your Counselor
Course Selection for Senior Year ▶ On level ▶ Advanced Placement (AP) ▶ Work-Based Learning or Honors Mentorship ▶ Dual Enrollment ◦ Core classes and/or career tech classes
Senior Scheduling Options On Level Advanced ▶ ▶ Advanced Composition AP Lit/Comp. ▶ Accel Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus ▶ Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math Decision Making AB/BC, AP Calculus AB, DL Calc. (AMDM), Statistical Reasoning, Calculus, Math of Finance ▶ AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Environmental, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Mechanics ▶ Environmental Science, Earth Systems, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Anatomy ▶ AP American Government, AP and Physiology, Forensic Science Micro/Macroeconomics ▶ Language/CTAE/Fine Arts Pathway ▶ Government, Economics ▶ Electives ▶ Language/CTAE/Fine Arts Pathway ▶ Electives
Advanced Placement (AP) Classes ▶ Teacher recommendation ▶ Waiver process ▶ Extra quality point (1.00) on cumulative GPA, half quality point for HOPE (.5) up to a 4.0. ▶ AP classes are an excellent way to try more college prep courses. ▶ We offer 23 AP courses —surely one of them peaks your interest! ☺
Should I try an AP class next year? ▶ Consider current grades/study habits ▶ Consider strengths/interests ▶ Maintain balance ▶ Talk with current teachers and students ▶ Can I get into college without AP? ▶ Benefit of AP is learning how to study ▶ Join us for our Advanced Studies Night date TBD
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