10-11th Orientation 2016

WELCOME SOPHOMORES
AND JUNIORS!
UPPER SCHOOL TEAM

Heads of School:
Mr. Larry Prestridge and Mrs. Jessica Jones

Sophomore Class Sponsors:
Mr. Reddy and Mr. McCalvin

Junior Class Sponsors:
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Latimer
I AM A JMA UPPER SCHOOL PARENT

On the information sheet you received, please update any
information. Also, please include:

student email & cell phone
parent email & cell phone
***Return this by the end of the meeting! Thanks!
JMA Webpage - www.johnmilledge.org

Friend John Milledge Academy Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram!

I need to check Parents Web (often)
What is ParentsWeb?
Offers access to homework, grades, and lunch
room accounts.
See Mrs. Jones if you need help accessing
ParentsWeb.

I need to remind my student to check
Teacher pages.
Click on the academics link on
www.johnmilledge.org
Click on Teacher Web Pages
Syllabus, Notes, Extra Work, Homework
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
KNOW YOUR HANDBOOK

Actions Outside of JMA
It is a privilege to be enrolled as a student at John Milledge Academy. Along
with that privilege comes responsibility in and out of the classroom, as well on
and off the JMA campus.
Therefore, the behavior of a John Milledge Student is expected to be one of
integrity, accountability, moral fortitude, and honor.

Because John Milledge holds students to such a high standard, they are
expected to thoughtfully consider their actions and how those actions could
negatively and/or positively influence themselves, their peers, their family, their
school and/or their community.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
KNOW YOUR HANDBOOK
Your handbook also has important information
about:
General school policies
Academic opportunities
Academic awards
Attendance
Exemptions
Driving on campus
UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

SAT AND ACT
ACT Aspire October 19, 2016

For all Sophomores
First step in getting ready for the ACT!
Math, Writing, Critical Reading, and Science
Administered from 8:10-Noon. Must be
present and on time to take it.
UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS

PSAT October 19, 2016
For all Juniors
Practice for the SAT and can use the test to
qualify for scholarships

Math, Writing, Critical Reading, and Science
Administered from 8:10-Noon. Must be
present and on time to take it.

SAT AND ACT
Sophomores: Interested students are encouraged to take the
SAT or ACT second semester

Juniors: students are encouraged to take the SAT or ACT at
least twice this year.
After one testing, you will receive a reimbursement from
your Activity Fee.
Be sure to send your test scores electronically from SAT and
ACT to schools you might be interested in.

SAT/ACT Prep information available with English and Math
teachers.
Also check out www.khanacademy.org/sat !

SAT AND ACT
SAT
Register online
at
sat.org/register
SAT Test Dates

October 1
Registration
Deadline
September 1, 2015
November 5
October 7, 2015
December 3
November 3, 2015
January 21
December 21, 2015
March 11
May 6
February 10, 2016

April 7, 2016

SAT AND ACT
ACT
Register online
at
actstudent.org
ACT Test Date
Registration
Deadline
September 10
August 5
October 22
September 16
December 10
November 4
February 28
(School Day Test!)
April 8
February 1
March 3

SCHOOL DAY ACT
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Administered at JMA during school
hours
Cost: $65.00

PREP ME FOR THE SAT
Prep Me for SAT available through your students
Naviance account.
Personalized Test Prep
Will also use Naviance Test Prep during
Computers class
Naviance also has some college and career
interest surveys Mrs. Blankenship will complete

with them

HONOR GRAD CRITERIA
Cum Laude Graduates are those students who meet
the following criteria:

Maintain an overall average of 90 in grades 9-12.
Have no major disciplinary record in grades 9-12.
Academic rigor should include:
A minimum of 6 honors courses
One AP Class and/or two dual enrollment classes

HONOR GRAD CRITERIA
Magna Cum Laude Graduates
are those students who
Exceed the Honor Graduate criteria with a cumulative average of 93 or above,

Have no major disciplinary record for their 4 years of upper school.
Minimum number of 9 honors level classes in core subjects in grades 9-12.
Academic rigor should include a minimum of three or more of the following
courses:
Highest math or dual enrollment equivalent, AP US History, AP Government,
AP English 11, AP English 12 or English 1101-1102 at GCSU.
Highest Science or dual enrollment equivalent.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP Tests
AP US HISTORY: Friday, May 5, 2016
Each test is 3 hours and includes both multiple choice and
essay questions.
Students also participate in a full-length practice exam in
December.
Class to look forward to:
As a Junior - AP Language
As a Senior - AP Biology, AP Calculus,
AP Government, AP Literature

ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP Tests
AP Language: Wednesday, May 11, 2017
Each test is 3 hours and includes both multiple choice and
essay questions.
Students also participate in a full-length practice exam in
December.
Classes to look forward to:
As a Senior - AP Biology, AP Calculus,
AP Government, AP Literature
UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS
Regardless of the classes a

student takes towards graduation,
every student is required to take
CORE FOR FOUR.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
We have a program available through Georgia College to Juniors and Seniors
who
Have a minimum 530 Critical Math and 530 Critical Reading SAT (or 23 English
and 22 Math ACT) and a High School academic GPA of 3.0 or higher (as
calculated by the Office of Admissions) OR
Have a minimum 970 combined Critical Math and Critical Reading SAT (or a 20
ACT Composite) and a High School academic GPA of 3.5 or higher (as calculated
by the Office of Admissions)
They must fit their college classes around those classes taken at the Upper
School.
Requirements for Rising Juniors:

Juniors taking one Dual enrollment course are expected to maintain that status
throughout the year. This would require students to take 5 classes at JMA,
including 4 academic classes and 1 elective class.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
We have a program available through GMC to Juniors and Seniors
who
High school academic GPA of 3.0 or higher (as calculated by the Office of
Admissions)
Have a minimum 440 Critical Math and 480 Critical Reading SAT / 20 English
and 18 Math ACT
They must fit their college classes around those classes taken at the
Upper School.

Juniors taking one Dual enrollment course are expected to maintain
that status throughout the year. This would require students to take 5
classes at JMA, including 4 academic classes and 1 elective class.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
We have a program available through CGTC to Juniors and Seniors
who
Have a high school academic GPA of 3.0 or higher (as calculated by JMA) o
Have a minimum 440 Math and 450 Critical Reading SAT / 16 English, 19 Math,
17 Reading ACT
They must fit their college classes around those classes taken at the
Upper School.

Juniors taking one Dual enrollment course are expected to maintain that
status throughout the year. This would require students to take 5 classes at
JMA, including 4 academic classes and 1 elective class.
I AM AN UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT.

I NEED TO GET INVOLVED!
Colleges value what students do
outside the classroom!

Volunteer!
Presidential Service Award
BRONZE 100 hours;
SILVER 175; GOLD 250+ hours.
Self-discovery through enrichment
and electives
Start an activities list or resume
I AM AN UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT.

I NEED TO GET INVOLVED!
Upper School Academic and Service Clubs:
Anchor Club: All girls are invited to participate in this service club.
Senior Beta Club: Freshman inducted in January who have maintained an 88%+
academic average 1st semester; must maintain an 85% to be a member in this

academic service club.
National Honor Society: Sophomores inductions who have maintained a 90%
cumulative average and shown leadership and service for membership in this
academic service club.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Open to all students.
Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy: Open to all students.
I AM A SOPHOMORE!
I need to begin looking at colleges and scholarships!
I need to look at SAT / ACT dates in the Spring!
I need to be aware of Move on When Ready/Dual
Enrollment deadlines!
I need to be thinking about electives and
extracurricular opportunities that might help me

make college and career choices!
I AM A JUNIOR!
I need to begin looking at colleges and scholarships!
I need to register for an ACT and an SAT this year.
I need to be aware of Move on When Ready/Dual Enrollment
deadlines!
I need to be thinking about electives and extracurricular
opportunities that might help me make college and career choices!
I need to think about being an honor graduate!
I need to think about visitation days!
Juniors are allowed THREE excused absences for college visitation
days.
Upcoming college visits: UGA - January and University of North Georgia March
THANK YOU FOR

YOUR TIME!

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WELCOME SOPHOMORES

UPPER SCHOOL TEAM

Mr. Larry Prestridge and Mrs. Jessica Jones

Mr. Reddy and Mr. McCalvin

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Latimer

I AM A JMA UPPER SCHOOL PARENT

information. Also, please include:

parent email & cell phone

***Return this by the end of the meeting! Thanks!

JMA Webpage - www.johnmilledge.org

I AM A JMA UPPER SCHOOL PARENT

See Mrs. Jones if you need help accessing

I AM A JMA UPPER SCHOOL PARENT

KNOW YOUR HANDBOOK

integrity, accountability, moral fortitude, and honor.

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

ACT Aspire October 19, 2016

present and on time to take it.

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS

qualify for scholarships

Administered from 8:10-Noon. Must be

present and on time to take it.

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

SAT or ACT second semester

Be sure to send your test scores electronically from SAT and

ACT to schools you might be interested in.

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

SAT Test Dates

December 21, 2015

February 10, 2016

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

ACT Test Date

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

interest surveys Mrs. Blankenship will complete

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

the following criteria:

One AP Class and/or two dual enrollment classes

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

are those students who

Exceed the Honor Graduate criteria with a cumulative average of 93 or above,

Academic rigor should include a minimum of three or more of the following

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS

Regardless of the classes a

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

Requirements for Rising Juniors:

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

and 18 Math ACT

Requirements for Rising Juniors:

UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS:

Requirements for Rising Juniors:

I AM AN UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT.

outside the classroom!

SILVER 175; GOLD 250+ hours.

Self-discovery through enrichment

I AM AN UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT.