Download 9th 10th Parent Night 2015

Chattahoochee High School
September 17, 2015
Interim Principal
Mr. Tim Corrigan
Assistant Principals are assigned to students based on
the first letter of their last name. Counselors and Assistant
Principals serve the same caseload of students and
should be paired with your student for the duration of their
high school career.
A-E
F-L
M-R
S-Z
Mrs. Debra Bryant
Mr. Garin Berry
Mrs. Camille Christopher
Mr. Chip Haines
Elizabeth Chilson
• Julie Gracey
• Allison Shuler
• Deborah Blount
• Tammy Jones
• Haaris Quraishy
• Alicia McClung
• Rita Jensen
• Dana Cochran
• Rose Moro
• Cynthia Butler
• Wonna Kang
• Solange Leonardo
*Department Chair
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A-E
*F-G
H-L
M-R
S-Z
Graduation Coach
Social Worker
Records Coordinator
Professional Assistant
Cluster Nurse
Clinic Assistant
Korean Bilingual Community Liaison
Spanish Bilingual Community Liaison
Individual Student Planning
Academic Planning; College/Career Planning; Problem Solving;
Goal Setting; Recommendation Letters; Graduation Status
Tracking; Transition Planning;
Classroom Guidance
Career Awareness; Postsecondary Planning; College Application
Timeline; Signs of Suicide
Responsive Services
Individual & Small; Peer Mediation; Crisis Intervention;
Consultation/Collaboration; Referrals to outside agencies
System Support
New student enrollments; Academic Placement & Scheduling;
Special Programs (GHP, Honors Night, National Merit, Parent
Nights, Nominated Scholarships, CHS Ambassadors, Graduation)
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•Students obtain student code from their
teacher
•Parents obtain parent code from their
student’s profile
•Counseling Groups
•Class of 2018:
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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health/Personal Fitness
World Language/Fine
Arts/Career Tech
• Electives
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
1 total credit
3 total credits
4 credits
Semester-long class= 0.5 credits; Year-long class= 1.0 credit
**23 total credits required to graduate**
Architecture
Engineering
Auto Maintenance
Computer/Web Design/Programming
Graphic Design
Fashion Marketing
Marketing Management
Allied Health & Medicine
Sports Medicine
Track your student’s
graduation status!
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9th Literature or 9th Literature H (1.0)
Algebra or Accelerated Algebra H (1.0)
Biology or Biology H (1.0)
American Government (one semester)
(0.5)*
• General Health (one semester) (0.5)
• World Language (1.0)
• Elective (1.0)
*designates AP Gov’t (1.0), an alternative
• 10th Literature or 10th Literature H (1.0)
• Geometry or Accelerated Geom H (1.0)
• Chemistry / Chemistry H / Physical Science
(1.0)
• World History or AP World History (1.0)
• World Language (1.0)
• Elective (1.0)
• 11th Lit / 11th Lit H / AP Language (1.0)
• Algebra II or Accelerated Pre-Calc H (1.0)
• 3rd Science option (examples are Environmental
Science, Physics, AP Chemistry) (1.0)
• US History or AP US History (1.0)
• World Language (1.0)
• Elective (1.0)
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World Lit & Multicultural Lit (0.5 credit each, 1.0 total) /
AP Literature (1.0) / College English (2.0)
• Advanced Math Decision Making / Pre-calculus / AP
Statistics / AP Calculus AB / AP Calculus BC (all 1.0
each) or
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GA Tech Distance Calculus (by application and GA Tech
admission only) (2.0 total)
4th Science option (examples are AP Science,
Astronomy, Human Anatomy H, Earth Systems) (1.0)
Economics (0.5)
Personal Fitness (0.5)
World Language or Elective (1.0)
Elective (1.0)
New Move On When Ready (MOWR)
Dual-Credit Program
Move On When Ready Program (SB 132)
New High School Graduation Option (SB 2)
•High school students may enroll in eligible
participating postsecondary institutions
while in 9th–12th grades
•Earn dual credit
•May take any course -Academic and CTAE
courses from the MOWR course directory
or…
•May enroll in a Program (Associate Degree,
Diploma or Technical Certificate of Credit)
Requirements include:
• Students complete at least the
following state required high school
courses or their equivalent: two English,
two math, two science, two social
studies, and any required EOC tests;
one health and PE course
• Complete an associate degree, technical
diploma or two certificates in one
specific career pathway that lead to
industry certification or license.
• Awarded a high school diploma and
college credential(s)
MOWR Eligibility
• Students attending public or private high schools
in Georgia.
• 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students
• No residency or citizenship requirement
• Meet admissions requirements at postsecondary
institution.
• Must not have already received a high school
diploma.
MOWR Funding and Cost
• Students will receive a student-specific award amount to
pay for tuition, mandatory fees and books.
• In some cases, students may be charged for courserelated fees, supplies, or equipment.
• The postsecondary institution must provide the required
textbooks for the approved MOWR courses. How the
books are provided to the MOWR student is determined
by the postsecondary institution.
• Credit Hours paid for by MOWR are not counted toward the
Attempted Hours or Combined Attempted Hours limit for
HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship at the postsecondary level
• For more information and details about the new Move On
When Ready dual-credit program may be found at
www.gafutures.org or http://www.gadoe.org/CurriculumInstruction-and-assessment/CTAE/Pages/TransitionCareer-Partnerships.aspx.
Course
Base Grade
Grade on
Transcript
9th Lit/Comp H
CCGPS Algebra
Biology H
American Gov’t
Intro to Art
Spanish 1
Total
Grade Average
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90.0
92.3
*Must earn a 70 or above in an Honors or AP course to
receive the 7 Honors points!
Grading Policies
In middle school, grades are
calculated using a system of
averages.
In Fulton County, high school
grades are not averaged…
Each semester is independent.
• Example
8th grade English
Semester 1: 60 (F)
Semester 2: 80 (B)
*Yearly Ave: 70 (C)
• Example
9th grade English
Semester 1: 60 (F)
Semester 2: 80 (B)
*No Yearly Average
• Student passes class for the
year (earns 1 full credit)
• Student fails 1st semester;
passes 2nd semester (earns ½
credit)
ROADBLOCKS AND DETOURS
TO EARNING THE CREDITS
Being absent and not making up work, tests, and quizzes
Not completing homework and projects
Not studying
Not seeking additional help
Poor time management
Zeroes
Promotion
Seniors:
17.0 or more credits
Juniors:
11.0 – 16.5 credits
Sophomores:
5.0 – 10.5 credits
Freshmen:
0 – 4.5 credits
Making Up Failed
Courses
 In schedule
 Credit Recovery
 Georgia Virtual School
 Fulton Virtual School
 Summer School
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To participate in sports,
students must have passed
FIVE classes the previous
semester
• Must be on track to graduate
(Not retained in a lower grade)
• Summer School does combine
with Spring semester for Fall
sports eligibility
TESTING
GA Milestones!
SAT!
EOC!
ACT!
PSAT!
Common Assessments
• Six Weeks Dates
• September 22: Math
• September 24: English
• September 29: Social Studies and World Language
• October 1: Science and Electives
• Twelve Weeks Dates
• November 3: Math
• November 5: English
• November 10: Social Studies and World Language
• November 12: Science and Electives
GA Milestones Assessments
9th grade courses with EOC Tests
• 9th Grade Literature & Composition
• Algebra
• Biology
10th grade courses with EOC Tests
• Geometry
• Physical Science
Other courses with EOC Tests: 11th Am Lit/Comp, US History,
Economics
***Students who take the courses listed above online or in Summer
School must take the End of Course as well.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-andAssessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-AssessmentSystem.aspx
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We typically recommend that students take the SAT
and/or ACT for the first time in the Spring of the 11th
grade (after they have reviewed their 11th grade
PSAT results)
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9th, 10th, and 11th grade students take the PSAT each
October (this year: October 14th)
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For now, sign up for the “SAT Question of the Day”
at www.collegeboard.com
Redesigned SAT
Category
Current SAT
Redesigned SAT
Components
1. Critical Reading
2. Writing
3. Mathematics
4. Essay
1. Evidence-Based Reading and
Writing (language and writing &
reading tests)
2. Math
3. Optional Essay
Scoring
• Penalty for guessing
• 600-2400 (200-800 per section)
• No penalty for guessing
• 400-1600 (200-800 per section)
• Essay scored separately (2-8 for
each trait)
Features
• Emphasis on general reasoning
skills
• Includes a stronger focus on
knowledge, skills, and
understandings most important
for college and career readiness
& success
• Emphasis on vocabulary, often in • Greater emphasis on the
limited contexts
meaning of words in extended
contexts and how word choice
shapes meaning, tone, and
impact
Eligible students receive financial
assistance covering tuition and
HOPE-approved mandatory fees.
Qualifications:
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Be a U.S. citizen and legal
resident of Georgia
Be a graduate of an eligible
high school
•GPAs are calculated by the GA Student Finance Commission
•Final calculations are done after the student graduates from
high school
•ALL academic classes (English, math, science, social
studies, and world language) are used for the calculation
•Conversion:
•Remove all honors points
•Convert to 4.0 scale
– 100 = 4.0
•80 – 89 = 3.0
•70 – 79 = 2.0
•0 – 69 = 0.0 (failing grades are included in calculation)
•Add 0.5 to only AP courses (up to 4.0)
•Divide by the total number of grades
•90
Students in the graduating class of 2018 & beyond
must pass at least 4 courses from the following list:
• Advanced Math (ex. Advanced Algebra/Algebra 2 or
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Advanced Science (ex. Chemistry, Physics, or higher)
Advanced Foreign Language (ex. level 2 and above)
Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects
Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia
(USG) Institution
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Must earn a 3.0 cumulative academic GPA
• 2.9999 does not round up!
• Beginning Fall 2011, the HOPE award will pay
a percentage amount of the standard tuition
charges from the previous year. Recently, it
has been about 87%.
• Mandatory fees are covered, but institutional
fees must be paid by the student/parent.
*HOPE Scholarship recipients must maintain a
3.0 GPA throughout college
(1) Graduate as the Valedictorian or Salutatorian
OR
(2) Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school, AND either
•Earn a 1200 combined score of Reading and
Math on a single administration of the SAT, or
•Earn a composite score of 26 on a single
administration of the ACT by your graduation
date.
*Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintain
a 3.3 GPA throughout college.
*If a student’s GPA falls below a 3.3, they remain
eligible for the HOPE Scholarship if their GPA is
above a 3.0.
•3 Major Factors
•Academic GPA
•Rigor of courses taken (difficulty level)
•Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
•Other Factors
•Extracurricular Activities
•College Application Essays
•Letters of Recommendation
•Interviews/portfolios
•Establish goals for each school year
•Join clubs and volunteer for activities related to interests
•Research career and post-secondary options related to your
interests and your strengths
•Take the PSAT to practice for the SAT and review scores for
areas of improvement
•Keep grades up and take challenging, yet appropriate
courses
•Start/update your resume highlighting your academic
achievements, awards, volunteer work, extracurricular
activities, special skills, and talents
•Explore summer activities related to career goals
•Remember to stay balanced
Our Redesigned
College & Career Center
Before
After!
What is Available in the
College & Career Center?
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College rep visits
Seminars
Scholarship lists
Summer opportunities
College & career information
SAT/ACT preparation and
information
• Computers to research
colleges, careers, and
scholarships online
Home Access Center is a web-based home-to-school
collaboration resource that allows parents/guardians to
examine up-to-date information on their child’s grades,
attendance, discipline, unofficial transcripts, and more through
a secure online link to school records.
You will use the same login and password for the Home Access
Center each year as long as you have at least one child
active in Fulton County Schools
Parents/Guardians can pick up log-in and password information
by a showing photo ID in the main office. Home Access Center
can be found at www.fultonschools.org -> Parents -> Home
Access Center
Any Questions?