L.E.A.P. News

As fall semester comes to an end, so does the Longhorn Enrichment and Advancement Program. If you are the parent of a student who attended this program, please take a moment to complete a short survey to help us improve the program in the future.

Click Here to take the parent survey

Click Here to take student survey

Thank you for your input. Once we return to school in January, we will notify you if your student(s) are eligible to continue this program.

EOCT Review

Students preparing for the End of Course Test(s) (EOCT) should check out USA Test Prep at http://www.usatestprep.com/

Username = kell

Student password = see your teacher, counselor or the graduation coach

Sessions are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 or Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, by appointment. See Ms. DuPre or your counselor for more information.

GHSGT/GHSWT Review Sessions

Students needing to retake the Georgia High School Writing test should make plans to attend review sessions

Students needing to retake any subject test of the GHSGT should plan to attend review sessions also.

Come by the counseling office and see Ms. DuPre to obtain a registration form or for more information.

GAcollege411

www.gacollege411.org

The GAcollege411 website has become a comprehensive planning tool for grades 6-12 to assist students and parents with making more informed decisions regarding their future. Benefits for students include the addition of relevance for a student’s educational planning, career planning and in the selection of course work while in high school. Career planning, college planning, and financial aid information for students and parents are available on this website.

ALL students and parents should use the high school planning timelines available when planning for success.

9th grade students can begin creating a portfolio and planning their high school coursework. Student are also encourage to take an interest inventory, learn more about career choices, and begin thinking about college.

10th grade students can use GAcollege411 to learn more about themselves as well as how to build successful study habits. Continuing to add to your personal portfolio will be beneficial as you start the career planning and/or college application process.

11th grade students can use the FREE test prep for GHSGT, PSAT, ACT and/or SAT as well as the vocabulary builder to prepare for upcoming college admissions tests. Juniors should also begin planning college visits and exploring colleges that match their interests and abilities.

GA College 411 is an excellent tool for students who are applying to college. Using this tool makes the application process easier and in some cases, application fees are reduced or eliminated when using the electronic version. CHECK IT OUT! Expand your opportunties when you use GAcollege411.

12th grade - Congratulations, you are a SENIOR! Along with this distinction comes great responsibility. Use GAcollege411 to prep for ACT/SAT, apply to colleges, explore financial aid, select college majors, and read about the experiences of other students.

Kell Career Center

The Career Center is available for student use Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 - 4:00 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 - 5:00. Students needing internet access for SAT preparation, college searches or admissions applications, or for completing homework are encouraged to use this resource.

FREE SAT Online Preparation Course

For the fifth consecutive school year, the state has made available to all Georgia students, grades 9-12, the SAT Online Course. This web-based, personalized online course offers students review lessons and quizzes designed by the maker of the SAT exam, an immediate essay scoring feature and 6 full-length SAT tests with immediate scoring and individualized reports for students and teachers.

The official SAT Online Course contains:
· 18 interactive lessons
· 10 official practice tests
· Hundreds of practice questions
· Automated essay scoring
· Sample student essays
· Personalized score reports
· Detailed answer explanations

Students who registered for the SAT Online Course and participated in the program scored higher than students without that course preparation: critical reading = +13 points, mathematics = +19 points and writing = +16 points.

Student Access Code cards can be picked up in the Kell Guidance Office.

End of Course Tests (EOCT)

The State of Georgia mandates the administration of an End Of Course Test (EOCT) in eight core subjects. Each EOCT is aligned with the state adopted curriculum. Any student enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOCT course, regardless of grade level, will be required to take the EOCT upon completion of that course. The EOCT is the final exam for an EOCT course. The student's final grade in the course will be calculated using the course grade as 85% and the EOCT score as 15% of the final grade. The student must have a final course grade of 70 or higher to pass the course and to earn credit toward graduation.Study Guides
The Georgia Department of Education has made study guides available to assist students in preparing for the tests. Links to download these study guides are provided below. The study guides are large and may take some time to download. Some guides are in multiple parts requiring seperate downloads.

English Language Arts

• Ninth Grade Literature & Composition Study Guide

• American Literature & Composition Study Guide Part A Part B

Mathematics

• Algebra I Study Guide Part A Part B

• Geometry Study Guide Part A Part B Part C Formulas Chart

Science

• Biology Study Guide

• Physical Science Study Guide Part A Part B

Social Studies

• United States History Study Guide Part A Part B

• Economics/Business/Free Enterprise Study Guide Part A Part B

You may also prep for EOCT's by accessing www.usatestprep.com.
Username = kell
Password = newton66

Georgia High School Graduation Tests

High school students are assessed on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) and the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT). Most students take the GHSWT during the fall of their junior year, and the GHSGT during the spring of their junior year. The GHSGT consists of tests in the areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Students are required to pass the GHSWT and all sections of the GHSGT to graduate. Several retest opportunities are available through the year for students who do not pass the GHSWT or one or more sections of the GHSGT.

Testing Dates:
(Students needing to retake subject area tests may do so during these dates, also.)
March 22 – Eng/LA
March 23 – Math
March 24 – Science
March 25 – Social Studies

Retaking the Georgia High School Graduation Tests

Writing (GHSWT)
Spring Administration - February 24
Spring Make-up Date - February 25
Summer Administration - July 14

Subject Area Tests Summer Administration
English - July 15
Math - July 14
Science - July 12
Social Studies - July 13

Independent Resources for Students Preparing to Take or Retake the GHSGT

These resources provide students with specific subject area remediation, test taking techniques, and practice tests with immediate feedback. These websites also allow students to prepare and practice at home before the summer remediation session(s).

http://www.usatestprep.com/
User name: kell
Password: (available in the counseling office)


http://www.myskillstutor.com/
See directions on Kell website


http://www.georgiaoas.org/
Logon ID: Gradehs
Password: Gradehs

Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Class of 2012 and 2013 Only

English: 4 Credits

Math: 4 Credits

Science : 4 Credits

Social Studies: 3 Credits

Health/Personal Fitness: 1

CreditCareer Tech; Fine Arts; and/or *Foreign Language: 3 Credits
(*2 Credits of the same FL is REQUIRED for college entrance)

Electives : 4 Credits