Peachtree Ridge High School

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Peachtree Ridge High School Welcomes the Class
of 2009 to Sophomore Night
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Counselors Corner Staff
Kay Holleman 11th 12th Grades Dr. Sharon
McWhorter 11th 12th Grades Judy Lowder
11th 12th Grades Jennifer Parker 10th Grade
Special needs Nikki Johnson 9th
Grade Donna Thomas Graduation Coach Joanne
DuVall Special Assignments Maggie Turner
Clerks Cindy Hardeman Shirley Burmaster
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College Prep Requirements

• 4 units of Language Arts
• 4 units of Math (see handout for sequences)
• 3 units of SS (World History, US History and
• Political Systems/Economics)
• 3 Units of Science (Bio, Chem, Physics)
• 2 units of the same foreign language
• (at the high school level)
• 5 elective units
• 1 unit in fine arts, computers, business or
  additional foreign language
• Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health

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Technical Diploma Requirements

• 4 units of Language Arts
• 3 units of Math (Concepts of Problem Solving,
  Concepts of Algebra, Informal Geometry or
  Money Mgt)
• 3 units of SS (World History, US History and
  Political Systems/Economics)
• 3 units of Science (Bio., Chem., Physics)
• 4 elective units
• -1 unit in fine arts, computers, business or a
  foreign language
• Intro. to Lifetime Fitness/Health
• 4 units in a technical concentration

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Technical Units

• 4 Units for Technology / Combination Seal

3 Must be in concentrated area 1.0 unit needs to
be same class
Technical Areas Technology Education Business
Education Marketing Cooperative Business
Education Family Consumer Science ROTC Maxwe
ll Grayson
Example Business Education

Business Concepts
Multimedia
Tech Drafting
Computer Applications
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Diploma With a Seal of Distinction

• College Prep needs 2 additional units in core
  courses and/ or Fine Arts
• Technical needs 1 additional unit in a
• core course and/or the Fine Arts
• Cumulative GPA of 80 or above

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Testing

• Gateway -10th
• Georgia High School Graduation Test -11th
• PSAT -Fall of 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
• SAT -Spring of 11th
• ACT -spring of 11th
• SAT II -optional
• ASSET -2 year/ technical college
• Compass -2 year/ technical college
• AP Exams

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Counseling Website
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• Use portfolio throughout HS career.
• Guests can be invited to view portfolio.

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Assists with Post-Secondary Searches Letters of
Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation
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CareerMatchmaker
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SKILLS
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• Career Cruising College Searches
• research any college in the US
• Research Admissions and Enrollment information

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• Recommendation
• Research varies colleges
• Beaware of college expectations
• which includes rigor of curriculum

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What is Marketing Education?
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Purpose of Marketing Education

• To prepare students for postsecondary education
  and careers in marketing, management and
  entrepreneurship.
• Meet the education and training needs of those
  who have employment goals in marketing and
  business
• Also for those interested in other career field
  and wish to acquire marketing skills as part of
  their preparation for that field.

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Classroom Marketing Instruction

• Outcome-Based Curriculum the curriculum is
  composed of outcome-based competencies.
  Therefore, the teaching/learning focus is on the
  final results rather than the process.
• Students take charge of their own learning by
  using technology to research topics, to collect
  data, and to present information orally and in
  written form.

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Co-Curricular Student Organization

• Participation in DECA, an Association of
  Marketing Education Students provides a way for
  students to employ higher order thinking skills,
  to interact with high-level business people and
  to enhance their leadership skills through
  participation in local activities and in
  regional, state and national competitive events.

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Marketing Internship Program

• Work-Based Learning Provide a depth and breadth
  of learning experiences. It allows students to
  apply the concepts learned in the classroom in
  the real world. Students are exposed to a variety
  of careers and learn work ethics and soft skills.
  
• Students receive real world experience combined
  with classroom instruction to further their head
  start on their chosen career.

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What employers are looking for..

• Communication skills (verbal written)
• Honesty/integrity
• Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
• Motivation/initiative
• Strong work ethic
• Teamwork skills (works well with others)
• Analytical skills
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Computer skills
• Detail-oriented

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Instructional Programs Include

• Marketing Principles and Practices
• Fashion Marketing
• International Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Promotion In Marketing
• Sports and Entertainment Marketing

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MarketingEducation Defined
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HOPE Scholarship Changes for the Class of 2007

• Students must have a 3.0 average for CP diplomas
  or a 3.2 average for Technical diplomas.
• Hope GPA eligibility and weighting of courses
  determined by the Georgia Student Finance
  Commission
• Core credits counted to calculate all credits
  attempted in English, Math, Science, Social
  Studies, and Foreign Language (CP only), core
  electives included
• Courses weighted in GPA calculation in AP only.
• Covers tuition, fees, book allowance at Georgia
  public institutions
• Pays 3000.00 a tuition equalization to Georgia
  private institutions
• Based on grades, not on need
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college

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HOPE Grant

• Available to technical college students enrolled
  in a diploma or certificate program
• Pays all of students tuition, mandatory fees,
  and book allowance
• Complete the FAFSA if interested

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An 80 is NOT necessarily a 3.0

• Course grade 100
• Course grade 70
• 170 / 2 85
• Converted to a 4.0 scale
• Course grade 4
• Course grade 1
• 5 / 2 2.5

Academic GPA includes all academic courses LA,
SS, SC, Math, and Foreign Language (see
worksheet in handout for assistance on how to
calculate your academic GPA)
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How to figure your academic GPA

• Used for college admissions and HOPE scholarship

Academic GPA includes all academic courses LA,
SS, SC, Math, and Foreign Language Grade in
class Convert to a 4.0 scale 90 -100 4
80 89 3 73 79 2 70
72 1 69 below 0 (see worksheet in
handout for assistance on how to calculate your
academic GPA)
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Creating Success

• One Step at a Time!

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Choices, Choices, Choices

• College Prep Diploma
• Technical Diploma
• Dual Diploma
• College Prep with Distinction
• Technical Diploma with Distinction

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Dual Diploma

• Provides students with College Prep Courses AND a
  Technical Skill
• More employers are desiring Gray Collar Workers
• Provides Rigor-transfer of skills
• Students can obtain credentials

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Where the Jobs Are.

• By 2008, careers requiring two-year degrees are
  projected to grow at twice the rate of the
  overall job market.
• Source Bureau of Labor Statistics

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2004-2014 Fastest Growing Occupations

• Home Health Aide-56
• Network Systems and Data Communications
  Analyst-55
• Medical Assistant-52
• Physician Assistant-50
• Computer Software Engineer-48
• Physical Therapist Assistant-44
• Dental Hygienist-43
• Source Ga. DOL Long-term Occupational Outlook

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• 3 Units in 1 Area of Technical Education
• PLUS..1 Unit in an additional area

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Business Information Technology

• Computer Applications
• Accounting I
• Accounting II
• Banking
• Business Data Applications
• Business Document Processing
• Business Law

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Business Information Technology

• Business Management
• Finance
• International Business
• Investing
• Multimedia
• Risk Management Insurance

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Communication Technologies

• Video Broadcast Journalism I-VII

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Computer Science

• Computer Programming
• AP Computer Programming
• CISCO
• IT Foundations
• Web Development and Design

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Family and Consumer Science

• Introduction to FCS
• Child Development
• Design Interior and Fashion
• Elder Care
• Family and Child Service Occupations
• Independent Living
• Individual and Family Development
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Responsible Parenting

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Marketing Education

• Marketing Principles
• Entrepreneurship
• Fashion Marketing
• International Marketing
• Promotion in Marketing
• Sport and Event Marketing
• Sport and Event Marketing Management

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Technology Education

• Introduction to Technology
• Mechanical Drafting
• Architectural Drafting and Design
• Electronic Systems
• Engineering Tech Construction
• Engineering Tech Communication
• Engineering Tech Manufacturing
• Engineering Tech Transportation
• Communication Technology
• Power and Energy

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Work Based Learning Opportunities

• Cooperative Business Education
• Marketing Internship
• Apprenticeship

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Maxwell School of Technology

• Auto Collision Repair
• Auto Services
• Commercial Art
• CADD
• Construction
• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education

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Maxwell School of Technology

• Electronics
• Graphic Communications
• Horticulture
• Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
• Medical Services
• Welding

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Grayson Technical Education Program

• Biotechnology
• Commercial Photography
• Culinary Arts
• Digital Media, Design and Animation
• Environmental Horticulture/Landscape Design
• Environmental Science/Forestry
• Hospitality/Travel/Tourism
• Information Technology

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Grayson Technical Education Program

• Music Recording
• Music Technology
• Public Safety
• Technical Theatre
• Veterinarian Technology
• Video Broadcasting

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Other Opportunities.

• Articulation
• Dual Enrollment
• Joint Enrollment

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Looking Forward.

• Technical School
• 2-Year College
• 4-Year College
• 4-Year Research University
• Graduate Work
• Employment

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Office of Technical Education, Computer Science,
and Apprenticeships

• Jody Reeves, Director
• 678-301-7050
• Jody_reeves_at_gwinnett.k12.ga.us