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  Information  
  Information for test registration can be obtained from the guidance office.
2007-2008 ACT
2007-2008 SAT
College Information
SAT Question of the Day
Graduation Information
  

  HOPE Scholarship  
 
HOPE — Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally — is Georgia's unique scholarship and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. HOPE is funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education, which also funds Georgia's statewide prekindergarten program. Since the HOPE Program began in 1993, over $3.5 billion in HOPE funds have been awarded to more than 1 million students attending Georgia's colleges, universities, and technical colleges.
Link to GA College 411 - Georgia's HOPE Program

Eligibility
To receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must:
  1. Have graduated from an eligible high school with a B average, as defined by the HOPE program, or have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average at the college level at specific credit-hour checkpoints.
  2. Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an eligible public or private college or university or technical college in Georiga.
  3. Be a legal resident of Georgia.
  4. Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or have evidence from Immigration and Naturalization Service(INS) of eligible permanent resident alien status.
  5. Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements.
  6. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student is ineligible if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs.
  7. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program.
  8. Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the college.
Link to GA College 411 - HOPE Program Overview
Link to Georgia's HOPE Program Brochure
**Changes to HOPE GPA Calculation**

How to Apply For HOPE:
  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply online after January 1st, 2008 at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
  2. Apply for HOPE online at www.gsfc.org/HOPE or by mail (applications can be downloaded and mailed). Georgia Student Finance Commission(GSFC) is the State Agency that administers the HOPE program. Further Information is available at www.gsfc.org or www.gacollege411.org, or call 1-800-546-HOPE(4732).
 

  Georgia High School Graduation Tests  
  The Georgia State Department of Education requires that curriculum-based assessments be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. All students must pass all five tests as one of the requirements for earning a high school diploma. These requirements apply to all students, regardless of the type of diploma seal they are seeking. Students take the graduation tests for the first time in the junior year. The Writing test is given in the fall and Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies are given in the spring.

GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TESTS SCHEDULE
WritingSeptember 26, 2007
ScienceMarch 24, 2008
Social StudiesMarch 25, 2008
MathematicsMarch 26, 2008
Language ArtsMarch 27, 2008
  

  End of Course Tests  
 
December 2007 Tests
Algebra I - B 12/14/07
Economics 12/17/07

May 2008 Tests
Algebra - B5/9/08 & 5/12/08
Geometry - B5/9/08 & 5/12/08
Ninth Grade Lit & Composition - B5/15/08 & 5/16/08
American Lit & Composition - B5/15/08 & 5/16/08
Biology - B5/13/08 & 5/14/08
U.S. History - B5/7/08 & 5/8/08
Economics5/5/08 & 5/6/08
  

  Grade Report Dates 2007-2008  
 
September 12Progress Reports
October 22Report Cards
November 15Progress Reports
December 18, 19, 20Semester Exams
January 7Report Cards
February 5Progress Reports
March 16Report Cards
April 21Progress Reports
May 20, 21, 22Semester Exams
May 28*Report Cards
* High School report card wil be determined by receipt of EOCT results from SDOE		  

  Applying to College  
  Procedure for Applying to Colleges:
  1. Take the SAT or ACT. A score is required before a four-year college will process your application. Many schools require scores be sent directly from the the testing center to the college.
  2. Applications for most colleges in Georgia (and many out-of-state colleges) can be downloaded from college websites.
  3. APPLICATIONS REQUIRE an official transcript mailed by the Guidance Office.
  4. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE, WITH A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER(NO CASH) to cover the application fee.
  5. Provide your counselor with an addressed envelope. Include sufficient postage.
Scholarships:
  1. Contact the Financial Aid Office of the school where you apply for admission.
  2. Read the scholarship newsletter that is posted in senior English classrooms.
  3. Check the scholarship file in the Career Resource Center.
  4. Listen for announcements at school.
  5. Conduct scholarship searches online at sites such as www.fastweb.com.
  6. Check eligibility criteria and deadlines before you apply for a scholarship.
Letters of Recommendation:
If required, the faculty member who knows you the best should write you letters of recommendation. You must ask in advance of deadline (2 weeks minimum).

What You Need to Know...
About the University System of Georgia's NEW ADMISSIONS STANDARDS

In an effort to increase the number of Georgians earning college degrees, the University system of Georgia is launching a pilot admissions program that eliminates the use of SAT and ACT scores in determining an applicant's eligibility for admission to any of the state's 13 public two-year colleges, two state colleges, and three 'university colleges' located at state universities.

All students need to have either a high-school diploma or GED.
Students who graduate from a high-school college-prep curriculum need a 2.0 minimum grade point average.
Students who graduate from a technology/career-prep curriculum need a 2.2 minimum grade point average.
Students enrolling in programs leading to a bachelor's degree must have completed 16 units of the college-preparatory curriculum (CPC) or 13 units of the technical/career preparatory curriculum. Those who have not completed either of these curriculums will be required to take additional courses from a list of courses prescribed by the University System of Georgia.
Students enrolling in 'career' programs leading to certificates or associate degrees must have a minimum high-school grade point average of 2.0 if they graduated from a college-preparatory curriculum or 2.2 if they graduated from a tech/prep curriculum.
All students enrolling in programs or courses with learning-support prerequisites must be tested to determine if they need to take special courses in English, reading and/or mathetmatics first. Students whose SAT or ACT scores meet certain requirements may be exempted from placement testing.

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  Requirements to Transfer or Enter EHS  
  Please call the Guidance Office @ 706-868-3663 to schedule an appointment to register your child for school.
  1. A copy of the withdrawal form from the last school attended.
  2. A copy of the most recent report card.
  3. An unofficial copy of the high school transcript showing all course work that has been completed for high school credit.
  4. A copy of the student's immunization record on the Gergia Department of Human Resouces Form No. 3231 (Certificate of Immunization) and Form No. 3300 (Certificate of Ear, Eye, and Dental Examination). Form 3231 and Form 3300 are available through private physicians, health departments, and Fort Gordon.
  5. A parent or guardian must establish proof of their residency. Acceptable proof of residency could be a tax receipt, a utility bill (water or electricity), or a lease contract.
  6. Proof of legal guardianship (if applicable). Guardianship must be obtained through Probate Court or Superior Court (a notarized Power of Attorney letter is not acceptable as proof of legal guardianship).
  7. A copy of the student's Birth Certificate and Social Security Card.
  

  Planning to Play Sports  
  The NCAA Clearinghouse MUST CERTIFY any senior planning to enroll as a freshman and participate in Divistion I or Division II athletics. Athletes should apply for certification BEFORE graduating from high school.
Clearinghouse forms are available online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. The cost is $50.00 for students enrolling as college freshmen in the fall of 2008.

The NCAA Division I initial-eligibility rules have changed.

For students entering any college or university on or after August 1, 2005, your NCAA initial eligibility will be evaluated using the new rule.

The New Rule:

  • Increases the number of core courses from 13 to 14. This additional core course may be in any area. The breakdown of core course requirements is listed below.
  • Changes the Division I initial-eligibility index, or sliding scale. For information on the core GPA/test score sliding scale index, please go to www.ncaa.org
  • The 16 core-course rule INCREASES the number of core courses from 14 to 16 for Division I only. Students must complete three years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher), and four years of additional core courses. The additional core course may be taken in any area: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy. The breakdown of the requirements is listed below.
New Rule (Division II):
14 Core Courses:
4 years of English.
2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
1 year of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science.
2 years of social studies.
3 years of additional courses (from any area above or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion/philosophy, computer science).
New Rule (Division I):
14 Core Courses:
4 years of English.
3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
1 year of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science.
2 years of social studies.
4 years of additional courses (from any area above or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion/philosophy, computer science).


* Please Note: Computer science is being eliminated as an acceptable core-course area for students first entering any college or university on or after August 1, 2005. Students entering college on or after August 1, 2005, may not use any computer science courses in meeting the core-course requirments.

* For more information regarding the new rule, please go to www.ncaa.org. Click on Custom Home Pages and pull the menu down to Prospect/Parent page.

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