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Info & Resources for 10th Grade


TRIO Upward Bound Application

Click here to access the TRIO Upward Bound QR Code for their application

Dual Enrollment

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GSFC Dual Enrollment Flyer


​Be sure to download all 6 documents below in order to make a well-informed decision about dual enrollment.
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- 11th & 12th Grade students ONLY     
​- 30 credit hour funding cap

• 10th graders are only funded for occupational/CTAE courses
• 9th graders are not eligible for dual enrollment funding. They can participate but must self-pay for tuition and required fees.

Dual Enrollment Instructions

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Informational Pamphlet
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Sample Schedule
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Course Directory
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TCSG to USG

Free/Reduced Lunch Application

Click the link above to apply for free/reduced lunch.  If you don't have free/reduced lunch but you think you'll qualify, please apply!  A free/reduced lunch status can help with fee waivers for the SAT/ACT (Juniors & Seniors ONLY), college applications, and the NCAA Eligibility application fee.

Community Service Agency Card

Click here to find local organizations that provide opportunities for community service.

College & Career Readiness

10th Grade College Prep Checklist
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Newton County Schools
​College & Career Readiness Brochure
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NHS End-of-Course (EOC) Test Website

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Scholarship Resources

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Scholarship Search Engine
Us the Going Merry scholarship search engine to:
  • Build your profile
  • Get matched to eligible scholarships
  • Apply for scholarships

What is my GPA???

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• CORE classes only
• 4.0 scale
• Used for the HOPE Scholarship
     o 3.0 HOPE GPA
     o Covers a portion of standard tuition up to 15 credit hrs
• Used for the Zell Miller Scholarship
     o 3.7 HOPE GPA
     o 1200 SAT or 26 ACT
     o Full standard tuition up to 15 credit hrs
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• ALL classes listed on your transcript
• 100 pt. scale
• Mainly used for college admissions and scholarships
• The GPA listed in Infinite Campus is your GPA as of the   
   end of last school year
      o Counselors are not allowed to tell you your class rank
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  • Home
  • Resources By Grade
    • Seniors
    • Juniors
    • Sophomores
    • Freshmen
    • New Students
    • Undocumented Students
    • Self-Assessment Resources
  • College/Career
  • Academic
  • Social / Emotional
  • Counselors
  • Student Athletes