SENIORS Class of 2021 Wednesday September 9, 2020 at 6:00PM - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

SENIORS Class of 2021 Wednesday September 9, 2020 at 6:00PM Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Introduction Mr. Garrett Abelkop Mr. Daniel Hawes Assistant Principal, 12 th Grade Counselor, Last Names Jo – M Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Universal Remote Learning (URL “One - Stop Shop”) www.fultonschools.org/johnscreekhs Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Back-to-School Info (Virtual Info Day + Curriculum Night) www.fultonschools.org/johnscreekhs Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

News & Updates (Website Homepage) www.fultonschools.org/johnscreekhs Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Senior Info Website (Website Homepage) www.fultonschools.org/johnscreekhs Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Johns Creek Counseling www.johnscreekguidance.com Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Graduation Requirements Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Understanding GPA TYPES OF GPA CALCULATIONS • Weighted – includes 7 points added for Honors, AP, and DE courses in Fulton County • Unweighted – removes 7 points added for Honors, AP, and DE courses in Fulton County • Core – only grades for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & World Language (sometimes additional AP courses will be considered) • Cumulative – all classes listed on your high school transcript, including middle school credits **DO NOT** recalculate your GPA. When applying to schools, scholarships, or other organizations - report the actual weighted numeric GPA listed on the top left of your transcript. Every school calculates GPA differently. If done incorrectly, it could negatively impact your application! Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Transcript Requests (Website Homepage) www.fultonschools.org/johnscreekhs Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Counseling “Senior Seminar Series” Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Senior “Brag Sheet” **DUE by September 16 th ** Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

After High School Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

After High School: Step-by-Step Plan Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

College Selection You should spend time researching colleges & universities that may be a GOOD FIT for you! -List schools you are interested in -and- compare cost, location, deadlines, admission requirements - Examine each school’s “ Freshman Profile ” -Dream/Reach Schools vs. Good Fit/Target Schools vs. Safety/Backup Schools -YouScience & Naviance Career Assessments Many colleges are arranging Virtual College Visits – check their websites frequently for information! Students are also allowed up to 6-days of pre-approved absences a year that may be used for college visits! Please email the JCHS Attendance Office. Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Senior Applicant Information Johns Creek High School Class of 2021 Total # of JCHS Students 2,160 students Total # of JCHS Seniors 525 seniors Report your Weighted Numeric GPA when asked for GPA – DO NOT RECALCULATE THIS Colleges understand that we use a 100-point scale instead of a 4.0 scale **Johns Creek does not use student rankings** Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Senior Events & Celebrations PTSA senior activities including drive-through Senior Treats events First event is Senior Sunrise on Friday September 11 th – drive-through breakfast, t-shirts, decorate cars Principal Shearer’s Senior Advisory brainstorming senior events & celebrations Graduation, Prom, Senior Carnival TBD Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Graduation Graduation WILL take place! (one way -or- another) Graduation Fee is paid directly to Balfour $125 includes dues, Cap & Gown, and Diploma Cover Increases to $150 on February 1, 2021 go to www.gabalfour.com & select Johns Creek HS Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Student Parking Parking permits for SENIORS will be distributed on September 22 nd , 23 rd , and 24 th at the BUS CANOPY between 11:00AM – 1:00PM, as well as afterschool between 3:00PM – 4:00PM Students should drive the vehicle registered so that the parking decal may be applied immediately The student parking fee is $75 and can be paid on the website using Online School Payments (OSP) Payment should **NOT** be made unless the student receives an email confirming that their application and paperwork has been received Seniors will need to bring their (1) driver’s license , (2) insurance card, (3) signed rules page, (4) 2020-2021 student parking agreement, and their (5) online payment receipt **Parking questions should be directed to Ms. Dianne Ellison at ellisonD2@fultonschools.org** Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Concerns Throughout the Year www.fultonschools.org/johnscreekhs Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Questions? MR. ABELKOP, Assistant Principal 12 th Grade abelkop@fultonschools.org -or- (470) 254-2034 MS. DANIELS, Counselor Students A – De danielsT@fultonschools.org -or- (470) 254-2050 MS. MEREDITH, Counselor Students Dh – Ji meredithF@fultonschools.org -or- (470) 254-2040 MR. HAWES, Counselor Students Jo – M hawesD@fultonschools.org -or- (470) 254-2041 MS. MADDOX, Counselor Students N – Se maddoxBB@fultonschools.org -or- (470) 254-2043 MS. LATHAM, Counselor Students Sh – Z lathamSJ@fultonschools.org -or- (470) 254-2042 Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021

Our mission is to empower students to reach their potential guided by the values of integrity, service, and excellence. Integrity | Service | Excellence 2020 - 2021