Information for Freshmen
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You just started SHS and already you're supposed to start preparing for college! Not really, but there are some things you can do to help prepare for college and/or work in the next few years and give you options for whichever direction you choose after high school.
Sign Up for the Counseling Department Remind 101. Text @ch9de to 81010 to sign up!
You just started SHS and already you're supposed to start preparing for college! Not really, but there are some things you can do to help prepare for college and/or work in the next few years and give you options for whichever direction you choose after high school.
- Develop strong academic and critical thinking skills by taking challenging courses and reading. Discuss academic and career plans with your counselor and come up with a tentative four-year plan which you can input into GAFutures.
- Be sure to sign up for GAFutures and have your parents sign up too.
- Gain an understanding of high school graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and collegiate athletic requirements, if applicable, and make sure you are taking, and you will continue to take, the proper courses.
- Get involved in extra-curricular activities, volunteer opportunities, and internships or jobs. When you apply to college, you will be asked about these activities. The quality of your involvement is more important than the number of activities you choose. Find things that interest you and that you are passionate about.
- Look for interesting things to do over the summer that will enrich your life. Many colleges want to know how you spent your summers.
- Start to document your activities, involvement, awards, and honors.
- Work hard and get good grades. Your GPA is just one piece of the puzzle, but it is an important one.
- Remember if you have any questions or concerns the Counseling Department is here to assist you.
Information for Sophomores
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Sophomore year is an important year in the world of college admissions. It is the start of standardized testing and a good time to begin to think about where you might like to go to college and what you need to accomplish to make that a reality.
Here are some general guidelines:
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Sophomore year is an important year in the world of college admissions. It is the start of standardized testing and a good time to begin to think about where you might like to go to college and what you need to accomplish to make that a reality.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Review high school graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and collegiate athletic requirements, if applicable, and make sure you are taking the proper courses.
- Take advantage of career interest inventories to determine possible career choices.
- If you are enrolled in advanced courses, consider taking an SAT Subject Test in those courses. Talk with your teachers about whether and when to take these tests.
- Work hard and get good grades. Your GPA is just one piece of the puzzle, but it is an important one.
- Continue to be involved in extracurricular activities and search out leadership roles. Continue volunteering.
- Continue documenting your activities, honors, and awards.
- Start to research colleges and universities and explore possible majors and careers on GACollege411. Start a calendar of important dates and deadlines.
- Visit colleges when they are in session and start to compare what you like and dislike about them.
- Start to look at financial aid information.
- Make your summer count. Find opportunities to study, volunteer, or explore an area of interest.
The Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a four-week, summer residential program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Activities provide each participant with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become independent, life-long learners. The Georgia Governor's Honors Program is fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly and operates at no cost to participants.
High School sophomores and juniors in public, private, and home schools are eligible for nomination in one of twenty areas.
Student Application
Teacher Nomination Form
Overview of Governor's Honors Program
Information for Juniors
MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRAYSON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Junior year is packed with standardized test, difficult courses, and the need to begin your college search in earnest. Here is a calendar with important information.
Dates to Remember and Put on Your Calendar:
MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Junior year is packed with standardized test, difficult courses, and the need to begin your college search in earnest. Here is a calendar with important information.
Dates to Remember and Put on Your Calendar:
- August: Review high school coursework and activity plans. Keep in mind that colleges look for the challenging coursework, strong GPA and involvement in extracurricular activities such as sports, volunteer work or church involvement.
- September: Identify sources of college and career information at school through GACollege411.
- October: Take the PSAT (bring your calculator) Attend College night. After this evening's discussion, time should be planned at home to talk over possibilities, alternatives, and limitations.
- November: Advise your counselor if you are planning to apply to a military academy.
- Dec-Jan: Winter Break is a good time to visit schools of interest.
- February: Watch the deadlines for regular registration for the March SAT Critical Reasoning Test. The SAT test measures critical reading, math and writing skills.
- March: SAT-Juniors have a choice of 3 dates to take the SAT in the spring, and must be certain to take it once. They will take it once more in the fall-either Oct., Nov., or Dec., of their senior year; multiple testing is not advisable. Scores don't need to be sent to colleges from the spring testing because later reports are cumulative. Sign up for the AP exams.
- April: Another good time to visit schools of interest to you is during spring break. Create a list of colleges that interest you and save the list on GACollege411.
- May: If you choose to take the ACT take it before the end of your junior year and compare to see which test you prefer (SAT or ACT) and retake the test you are more comfortable with in the Fall of your senior year.Teacher recommendations- by this date you need to have spoken with 2 teachers who know you well and asked them to write recommendations for you. Some teacher may work on them during the summer.
- Summer: Preview applications- It's easier to check online for applications, even though new apps may not be posted until late August, looking at this year's apps is a good preview. Be sure you use the CURRENT application when you actually apply.
The Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a four-week, summer residential program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. Activities provide each participant with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become independent, life-long learners. The Georgia Governor's Honors Program is fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly and operates at no cost to participants.
High School sophomores and juniors in public, private, and home schools are eligible for nomination in one of twenty areas.
Student Application
Teacher Nomination Form
Overview of Governor's Honors Program
High School sophomores and juniors in public, private, and home schools are eligible for nomination in one of twenty areas.
Student Application
Teacher Nomination Form
Overview of Governor's Honors Program
Information for Seniors
MAXWELL HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRAYSON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sign Up for the Counseling Department Remind 101. Text @ch9de to 81010 to sign up!
The fall will be your busiest time for college applications. It is important to begin working on your applications as early as possible. The summer before your senior year is a good time to start. As you complete your applications, make sure all of your information is accurate, complete, and submitted by the application deadlines. Keep copies of all applications for your files. Continue visiting schools whenever possible. It is also a good time to search for scholarships. And don't forget to secure your teacher recommendations. Register to take the SAT and/or ACT if you plan on taking it again. Finally, do your best in school. Senior year does count!
SENIOR CORE CURRICULUM (GUIDANCE) PRESENTATION
SENIOR TIMELINE
- September: Apply for a PIN for FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.pin.ed.gov (This applies to both the student and one parent) Register with the NCAA (Eligibility Center Online) if you plan to try out for a collegiate sport. Please note that SAT/ACT score must also be sent to them. Their code is 9999. Early Decision and Early Actionforms should be given to your counselor and recommending teachers by the end of this month.
- Sept.-October: Check with each school to see if they require the CSS profile form for financial aid consideration. This is extremely important for students applying Early Decision.
- October 1: FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Today is the first day you can submit the FAFSA. It should be submitted as soon as possible. Check each school's deadline for FINAL filing date. (Hint: The earlier you submit it, the more gift money that will be available)
- Sept.-November: College Representatives from a variety of schools will be on our campus and area. Visit our school's website and counseling office regularly for information on these visits.
- Oct.-November: Be sure SAT or ACT scores have been/are being sent directly to the colleges/universities to which you are applying by the testing company.
- Nov.-December: FAFSA practice worksheets available online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov
- April 15: Notification date- all schools notify of admissions decisions by this date; many will have notified earlier.
- May 1: Response deadline- students answer and notify the school they will attend. Students also notify those schools they will not be attending.
- June: Final transcripts must be sent directly from our school. Carefully follow your school's instructions. Your transcript will be sent as soon as it is available.
Out of state transcript request:
To request a transcript for an out of state college, complete a transcript request form located at the Front Kiosk. The cost is $5 for an official transcript.
To request a transcript for an out of state college, complete a transcript request form located at the Front Kiosk. The cost is $5 for an official transcript.