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from the desk of the Guidance Counselor
Barbara H. Brown
Office Hours: 1:30-4:30 M-F
Phone: 678-838-3682
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Guidance Quick Facts:
We follow state guidelines for an Heirway college prep diploma.
CORE classes:
4 units of English (must include 1 unit of American Literature)
4 units of mathematics
4 units of social science (must include U.S. History and American Government/Economics)
4 units of science (must include 3 lab sciences)
2 units of foreign language
In addition to the above CORE classes, students must also have ½ unit of health, ½ unit of personal fitness, 4 units of Bible, and 4 elective units.
Heirway graduates are eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship with a 3.0 GPA in core classes.
GA college 411 (www.GAcollege411.org) is the state’s website that presents parents and students with all the information needed for higher education in Georgia. Students access the GSFAPP (application for HOPE programs) from GAcollege411.
To receive financial aid such as the Pell Grant, scholarships, and federal loans, students and their parents will need to fill out the FAFSA which can be accessed through www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
Heirway’s school code: 111118
It is a privilege to be the Guidance Counselor here at Heirway Christian Academy. God has blessed us with a wonderful group of students and called us to assist each of them in becoming who God has called them to be.
Our first step in that assistance is making sure that all of our students obtain a college preparatory diploma. (See quick facts for specific coursework.)
As you can see from the coursework, the road to high school graduation begins long before the senior year. It is vitally important that students realize that their transcripts begin with the first semester of 9th grade. Planning ahead and using the many tools available for success will ensure that all doors are open to students upon graduation.
Our next step is to educate students and parents about the many resources that are available to them as they complete this portion of their academic pathway. We are blessed here in Georgia with many opportunities to encourage students to pursue education beyond high school. Some of those resources are listed below.
- The two programs offered by HOPE are the HOPE Scholarship and the HOPE Grant.
1. The HOPE scholarship is offered to Georgia graduates who have a 3.0 GPA in core classes. All core classes taken in high school count toward HOPE calculations. At this time HOPE pays tuition at state schools and $3500 toward private schools in Georgia.
2. The HOPE grant is a tuition grant for students in technical school programs that lead to certificates or diplomas. It covers tuition in these programs.
- GAcollege411 (www.GAcollege411.org) is a website for Georgians which offers many features to make higher education more accessible to Georgia students. It contains a variety of options such as career/major choice help, test prep for college entrance testing, financial aid information, college application links and more. Students can create an account in middle school and begin to build a resume that will be readily available when they begin applying to colleges in their junior and senior years. GAcollege411 provides students with direct links for the SAT, ACT, and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In addition, students can apply for HOPE programs on the website, apply for colleges, and request transcripts from Heirway.
- The SAT link is through the College Board (www.collegeboard.com). Students can apply to take the SAT. Our students can also access the official SAT prep course at no cost because we are an accredited high school in Georgia. (If you have lost your information sheet concerning this course, please contact me for information concerning this course—how to register and password.)
- Students can apply to take the ACT from GAcollege411 as well through www.actstudent.org.
- To receive financial aid such as the Pell Grant or federal loans, students and their parents will need to fill out the FAFSA which can be accessed through www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
All Middle and High School Students – update your GA College 411 profile.
KEEP IT CURRENT!!
HEIRWAY ALUMNI ARE GOING PLACES!!!
As a parent of a student at Heirway, you may find yourself wondering what comes next. Once a student graduates, what are their options?
The options available to Heirway alumni are as varied as the plans that God has for each of them. While students take a college prep track in high school, we recognize that talents, gifting, and interests may take them in other directions. Our alumni’s choices illustrate the diverse paths that may be pursued with an Heirway education.
Our graduates have been accepted at various colleges and universities. Some examples are:
Andrew College
Berry College
Clark Atlanta University
Columbus State University
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Georgia Tech
Gordon College
Kennesaw State University
LaGrange College
Lee University
Mercer University
Middle Georgia College
Mississippi State University
North Georgia College
Piedmont College
Samford University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah State University
Shorter College
Southern Polytechnic University
Truett McConnell
University of Georgia
University of West Georgia
Xavier University
Young Harris College
Some students have opted for a technology/career path. These students have obtained or are working on degrees in various arenas such as: entertainment technology, massage therapy, radiology technology, graphic arts, and emergency medical technology. Some of their schools of attendance are:
Atlanta Art Institute
Chattahoochee Technical College
Georgia Medical Institute
Savannah College of Art Design
West Central Technical College
We have alumni who have entered various branches of the military and others who have successfully completed corporate management training programs. We have former students who, upon completion of their course of study, are now engaged in various careers such as education, nursing, and business.
As you can see, the options available to our students are not limited. They graduate from Heirway secure in the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 and have only to seek to fulfill the plans that God has made for them.
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