Welcome 10th Graders and Parents

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Welcome 10th Graders and Parents
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WHAT CAN I DO NOW TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE?
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1. PREPARE ACADEMICALLY
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STUDENTS

• TAKE CHALLENGING CLASSES
• STUDY

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PARENTS

• MONITOR ACADEMIC PROGRESS
• Oct. 6th 9 wks. (report cards after fall break)
• Nov. 10th interim
• Jan. 12th - Mail Fall term report cards

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• HELP FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS
• PARENT CONFERENCES
• Tutoring is offered by most ACHS teachers before
  and/or after school
• Other tutoring is planned as funding becomes
  available

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2. GET INVOLVED
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• School activities
• Church Community Organizations
• Volunteer
• Leadership Roles

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THIS WILL HELP YOU GROW SCHOLARSHIP COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS LOOK FOR WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS!
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3. START THINKING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE!
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WELCOME JUSTIN TOMBS UPWARD BOUND
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• Take the PSAT
• Given on Wednesday, October 18th during 1st 2nd
  Blocks
• Cost - 15.00
• Only 50 available sign up in Guidance (Sept.
  18-29)
• Sophomores and Juniors
• Juniors National Merit qualifier

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• Take the PLAN (Pre ACT)
• Given during 1st and 2nd Block
• Thursday, November 2
• Cost 15.00
• Only 50 available sign up in Guidance (Oct. 16
  - 21)
• Sophomores only

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• DUAL ENROLLMENT
• High School College Credit for Jrs. Srs.
• Must have 3.0 GPA 19 ACT
• Lottery Scholarship will pay most of tuition
  cost
• Take the ACT this Spring!!

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THINK AHEAD!!
LOTTERY HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS

• 2007 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21
  ACT
• 3,800 4-yr, 1,900 2-yr
• COLLEGE FAIR AT ACHS OCTOBER 4TH DURING LUNCH

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OTHER TOPICS

• HOMEWORK REQUESTS
• ATTENDANCE POLICY
• ADVISOR/ADVISEE PROGRAM
• ACES PROGRAM

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• Drivers Permit forms
• Also known as Certification of Compulsory School
  Attendance
• Sign up in the guidance office
• Allow 24 hours
• Check for grades and attendance
• Must pass 2 of 4 subjects in the last grade term
• Must have acceptable attendance according to
  state guidelines
• No permit forms will be given during the summer

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• Drivers License
• NEW The Driving test is no longer given on a
  walk-in basis. You must call and make an
  appointment at the TN license testing center _at_
  457-3958.

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QUESTIONS??