1. We want to participate in your success.

2. Class of 2014 Graduation Requirements 23 credits 23 credits English: 4 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness Health/Personal Fitness

3. West 101 7 period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report card every 6 weeks 7 period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report card every 6 weeks Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course =.50 credit Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course =.50 credit Grading Scale: Grading Scale: Regular/HonorsAP A (90 – 100) 4.0A (90 – 100) 5.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0B (80 – 89) 4.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0C (70 – 79) 3.0

4. West 101 End of Course TestsGeorgia High School Graduation Tests 9 th Lit./Comp.Language Arts Physical ScienceMath BiologyWriting Math I (Acc Math I)Science Math II (Acc Math II)Social Studies Amer. Lit.* Taken in the Junior year…students must U.S. Historypass all section to earn a diploma Economics Counts 15% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)‏

5. English World Literature World Literature Honors World Literature Honors

6. Math Math II with Support Math II Accelerated Math II Accelerated Math III Acc. Math III & AP Stats

7. Science Physical Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors

8. Social Studies World History World History Honors AP World History

9. Foreign Language Spanish I, II, III French I, II, III Latin I, II

10. Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ Broadcast Media (TV, Video)‏ Marketing (DECA)‏ Computer Science Technology

11. Family Consumer Consumer Science Culinary Arts Cosmetology

12. Engineering Engineering Robotics Team

13. Arts and Humanities Language (Spanish, French, Latin)‏ Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)‏ Instrumental (Band)‏ Drama/Theater (Acting)‏ Choral (Chorus)‏

14. Healthcare Sciences Intro to Healthcare Biotechnology

15. Pathway Honors…carrots.. Complete 3 courses in a Pathway Complete 3 courses in a Pathway Pathway Seal of Completion Pathway Seal of Completion Pathway Seal of Distinction Pathway Seal of Distinction Pathway Medallion Pathway Medallion

16. Keys Check colleges for admission requirements Check colleges for admission requirements How motivated are you? How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Push yourself to be the best Stay involved in school activities Stay involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination Persistence and Determination

17. Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations. Students/parents will check teacher recommendations once the Portal opens. Wednesday, Feb 2 nd. Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal. Change teacher recommendations using Waiver Form only. Portal closes on Friday, Feb 18 th.

18. Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: March 25th

19. Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days for scheduling issues and help. Monday, Feb 14 th Tuesday, Feb 15 th Wednesday, Feb 16 th Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm