Comprehensive Guide to Senior Year and Beyond Planning at Crisp County High School
Crisp County High School focuses on producing college and career-ready individuals who can thrive in an ever-changing community and global society. The counseling department offers assistance in academic, career, and college planning, as well as personal and crisis situations. Graduation requirements and credit criteria for the Class of 2023 are outlined, emphasizing areas of study and total unit requirements for graduation. Students interested in becoming honor graduates must meet specific criteria outlined by the school. This guide provides essential information for students navigating senior year and planning for their future beyond high school.
- Senior year planning
- Graduation requirements
- College readiness
- Counseling department
- Career preparation
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Senior Year...and Beyond Planning for the Future Presented by Michelle Grinnell Dametra Patterson CCHS Cafeteria March 31, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Crisp County High School Dr. Russell Sowell Principal Tara Shurley, Asst. Principal/CTAE Director Leah Slimp, Asst. Principal Brian Anderson, Asst. Principal
Our Mission The mission of Crisp County High School is to produce college and career ready individuals with the ability and desire to succeed in and positively contribute to our ever-changing community and global society.
Our Focus at CCHS Challenging Opportunities Uplift Graduates to Achieve Roaring Success
Counseling Department School Counselors Michelle Grinnell Dametra Patterson Guidance Secretary/Registrar Connie Hauesler SIS Administrator Michelle Harris
Counseling Department The counseling department is available to assist students and their families with a wide range of academic and personal concerns, including areas such as academic, career, and college planning. Individual /Group Counseling/Classroom Guidance Academic/College and Career Counseling Personal/Crisis Situations
Graduation Requirements High School Assessments Credit Requirements Career Preparation
Graduation Credit Requirements for Class of 2023 AREAS OF STUDY Units Required (I) English/Language Arts (II) Mathematics 4 (III) Science 4 The 4th science unit may be satisfied by a CTAE science course (IV) Social Studies 4 (V) CTAE and/or Modern Language/or Fine Arts 4 3 (VI) Health and Physical Education (VII) Electives 6 1 TOTAL UNITS (MINIMUM) 26
Honor Graduate Selections Cumulative numeric averages are generated from student records Weighted courses such as honors, AP and dual enrollment will include weighted grades for calculation Honor graduate calculations are based on work completed at the conclusion of the third nine-weeks of senior year All seniors with an academic cumulative numerical average of 90 or above (no rounding) using only HOPE eligible courses will be honor graduates
Dual Enrollment Funding Cap All first time students effective summer 2020 and beyond and subject to the dual enrollment funding cap The dual enrollment funding cap is 30 semester or 45 quarter hours Available funding hours may be found on the student s dual enrollment dashboard Once a dual enrollment student reaches the funding cap, a student may: self-pay for college courses If at TCSG, the student may qualify for HOPE Career Grant Bridge funding
Dual Enrollment Attendance and Grades Attendance is taken by the college instructor The attendance policy is designated by the college for each course Grading for dual enrolled courses is assigned by the college instructor CCHS receives only final grades for dual enrolled courses. In progress grades may be seen in the college portal Only academic HOPE eligible dual enrolled courses will receive the 10 point weight on transcripts
Senior Year Fun Stuff Senior pictures (summer 2022) BPI Photography, 240 E 3rd St, Tifton, GA 31794, (229) 382-8277 Cap and gown orders/senior packages Senior Yearbook page Homecoming Football Friday Nights Sports, clubs, band, chorus, art, pathways, JROTC,WBL, dual enrollment Prom Senior cap and gown parade Golden Apples Senior Honors Night GRADUATION!
Senior Year Tasks 1. Have a Good Start to Your Senior Year Follow the Cougar Way Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Be Safe. Attend school regularly Arrive on time Complete all tasks with maximum effort Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Check your school/personal email daily
Senior Year Tasks 2. Make a Plan for Your Next Step Straight to Work United States Armed Forces Technical College College or University
Senior Year Tasks 3. Put your Plan into Action Check your school and personal email daily Keep up with your school assignments Create a resume Register, prep, and take Assessments (SAT, ACT, ASVAB) CCHS offers SAT in August and March CCHS offers ACT in December and February CCHS offers ASVAB in November and March Apply for scholarships Submit college applications and supporting documents Speak with recruiters
Senior Year Tasks 4. Finish Strong Stay focused in all of your classes and continue striving for good grades Complete your final steps for college admission Attend all mandatory end-of-the-year activities Final exams Graduation practice Senior Honors Program GRADUATION!
Senior year Must Knows for College Research at least three colleges GAFutures.org college comparison tool Take college entrance exams if required for admission Begin college applications in October (early action) and continue through senior year (rolling admission) Grades and rigor of your academic program factor into admissions decisions and your HOPE GPA Colleges review the ENTIRE transcript and calculate an academic GPA for admission Dual enrollment transcripts must be requested directly from the college(s) you attended for dual enrollment Request your SAT and ACT scores be sent to colleges early (when registering) to avoid unnecessary fees
Senior year Must Knows for the US Armed Forces Military and company recruiters request transcripts for recruitment 2 years of JROTC participation = promotion upon enlistment (E3) Take the ASVAB early (fall 2022) ASVAB practice on march2success.com Minimum ASVAB needed for military recruitment is 31. (Air Force 50 recommended) Top 20% ranked seniors have options for Military Academy and ROTC scholarships Military recruiters must contact ALL seniors each year. This is a federal requirement
CCHS Career Cluster and Dual Enrollment Programs Advanced Academics Architecture and Construction DE Electrical DE Welding Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Business, Management and Administration Education Training Finance Fine Arts Government and Public Administration DE Criminal Justice Health Science DE Nurse Aide Human Services-Family and Consumer Sciences DE Culinary Arts Information Technology DE Computer Science Marketing
Senior Year Must Knows for Straight to Work Complete one or more CTAE pathways Complete dual enrollment certificate/diploma programs Participate in the Work-based Learning Program CCHS WBL Program video Work Based Learning Application Create your resume to display your strengths/skills and experience Straight to Work video
Helpful Resources Crisp County High School Website CCHS webpage Infinite Campus Parent Portal https://campus.crisp.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/crisp.jsp GA Futures https://www.gafutures.org/ Scholarships https://crispcountyhighscholarships.weebly.com/ Collegeboard/SAT website Sat.org ACT website act.org Cordele Job listings local job listings Employ Georgia Job Georgia Job Portal
