Calhoun High School…….. Here We Come!

 Advisement lesson on the transition process and timeline  Jan. 29 th – Parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium.  Advisement lesson highlighting CTAE pathways at CHS  Feb. 11 th and 12 th – Class of 2019 tours CHS  Feb. 19 th and 20 th – Individual appointments in CMS computer labs with advisor to register for 9 th grade classes

 Middle School Grades  Middle School Test Scores (CRCT)  Work Ethic  8 th Grade Teacher Recommendations  Post-secondary Plans Parents/students make the final decision on the level of course rigor based on the above information.

CoursesUnits Required English4 Math4 Science4 Social Studies3 CTAE and/or Foreign Language3 and/or Fine Arts (1 unit of CTAE is required) Health and Physical Education1 Electives7 Total 26 (All students are expected to complete a pathway.)

During the individual advisement appointment, parents/students will choose the level of rigor the student will take in the following areas: English Math Science Social Studies Parents/students will then choose elective classes.

 Students are required to complete 4 units of English in order to meet graduation requirements. Upcoming freshmen will choose between the following English courses: English 9 Honors English 9

 Students are required to complete 4 units of Math in order to meet graduation requirements. Upcoming freshmen will choose between the following Math courses: Coordinate Algebra Accelerated Coordinate Algebra

 You may have been recommended for Coordinate Algebra Support based on testing data.  Taking Coordinate Algebra Support will allow a student to have math everyday instead of every other day.  This class will support the Coordinate Algebra class by reviewing and previewing math standards.  This class would take the place of one of your electives.

 Students are required to complete 4 units of Science in order to meet graduation requirements. Upcoming freshmen will choose between the following Science courses: Biology Honors Biology

 Students are required to complete 3 units of Social Studies in order to meet graduation requirements. Upcoming freshmen will choose between the following Social Studies courses: Geography AP Human Geography (AP Human Geography is the only Advanced Placement option for freshmen.)

 Foreign language is NOT required for graduation.  2 units of the same foreign language are required in order for students to be eligible to apply to a 4-year college or university.  We recommend that only students who scored 850 or higher in ELA or Reading on the CRCT consider taking a foreign language as a freshman.

If a student meets the criteria for taking a foreign language as a freshman and would like to sign up for one, he/she will choose from the following options: Spanish I/Honors Spanish I French I/Honors French I Honors Latin I Students who took the Spanish exemption test will receive their results from Mrs. Allen in the coming days.

 During the freshman year, every student will take.5 unit of Personal Fitness and.5 unit of Health.  Each course lasts for half of the school year.  It may not be possible to choose the order in which these classes are taken.  There will be an opportunity for students to take this during the summer. Information and applications will be available beginning in March.

 Students will then choose electives in order to have a full schedule with 8 classes each semester. They can choose electives from the following areas: CTAE (Career, Technical,& Agricultural Education) Fine Arts Physical Education

 Pathway: 1 st level course  Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources: Basic Agriculture Science  Architecture & Construction: Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety  Arts Audio – Video Technology & Communications: Audio & Video Technology Film I OR Introduction to Graphics & Design  Business Management & Administration: Introduction to Business & Technology  Education & Training: Early Childhood Education I OR Examining the Teaching Profession  Health Science: Introduction to Healthcare Science  Hospitality & Tourism: Introduction to Culinary Arts  Information Technology: Introduction to Digital Technology  Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security: Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

 Pottery I  Adv. Women’s Chorus I  Adv. Men’s Chorus I  Drama I  Dramatic Arts/Musical Theater  Marching Band (1 st sem.) / Concert Band (2 nd sem.)  Jazz Band (2 nd sem. Only) Some out-of-state colleges require 1 unit of Fine Arts.

 Weight Training for Boys  Weight Training for Girls

 Parents/students will be notified during the February individual advisement appointment if their student has been recommended for additional support classes such as: ESOL CCAE Study Skills If a student signs up for a support class, it will take the place of one of his/her electives.

 General High School Information

 CHS currently runs an A/B Schedule.  Students take 8 classes each semester (Fall/Spring).  Students have 4 classes on Black Day.  Students will have 4 different classes on Gold Day.  Black and Gold days are alternated just like they are at CMS.

 Each student will have a high school transcript.  A transcript is simply your academic record while in high school.  Grades are issued in December (at the conclusion of first semester) and in May (at the conclusion of second semester.)  Grades issued at the end of the December grading period and May grading period go on the transcript.  All grades remain on the transcript FOREVER.  Freshman grades count! When students apply to college during the 1 st semester of their senior year, the transcript will only show grades from 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grades.  Transcript will show 2 GPAs (grade point averages).  Cumulative GPA – includes all classes (academics and electives)  Academic GPA – only includes academic classes

 At the end of each semester, points are added to the final grades of each honors, accelerated, AP, and ACCEL courses.  3 points are added to honors classes.  5 points are added to accelerated, AP, and ACCEL courses.  These points are stripped by Georgia Student Finance Commission when calculating the student’s HOPE GPA.

 Advanced Placement (AP classes)  ACCEL Classes – starting junior year

 An Advanced Placement or AP course is a college level course taught at the high school level.  Students are expected to take the AP exam at the end of the course. The cost of the exam is approximately $91 and is the responsibility of the student.  Students can earn a score of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam.  To earn college credit for the AP course, a student must score a 3 or higher. This varies from college to college.  Keep in mind that the expectations for students in AP courses are similar to those of a college course.  Some AP courses have mandatory summer work.

 HOPE pays for college tuition at a public college/university in Georgia.  Criteria for this academic scholarship involves graduating from high school with a minimum HOPE GPA. To be eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship, a student must also meet the testing requirement on either the SAT or ACT.  The class of 2019 must also earn at least 4 credits from a list of identified rigorous courses.  More information will come from the high school counselors.

 End of course tests are given at the end of the following courses: Coordinate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, U.S. History, Economics, English 9, American Literature, Biology, and Physical Science.  EOC score will count as 20% of the total average for that course.

 9 th to 10 th grade – 6 total units (.5 in Math and.5 in English)  10 th to 11 th grade – 12 total units (1.5 in Math and 1.5 English)  11 th to 12 th grade – 20 total units (2.5 in Math and 2.5 in English)  26 Total Units Required for Graduation

 All freshmen are eligible for sports when they begin 9 th grade.  2 nd year – 5 total units  3 rd year – 11 total units  4 th year – 17 total units  In addition to meeting the total number of units requirement, all students must pass 5 classes during the previous semester to be eligible.

 Athletics: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling  Clubs and Organizations: Study Hall, Apps Club, Book Club, Cards Club, Community Action Club, Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, ESPN Club, Empower, Key Club, Movie Club, Philosophy Club, Pinterest, Spanish Club, Art Club, Connect, Coupon Club, Downton Abbey, Fantasy Football, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, Gaming Club, Good Ol’ Boys, Helping Animals of Gordon, Health Occupations Students of America, Interact Club, Jumbotron Crew, Mystery Club, and Skills USA Club. We strongly encourage all students to get involved in high school!

 Select appropriate course level (CP, Honors, Accelerated, AP).  STUDY!!!!!!  Use good time management skills.  Keep a positive attitude.  Seek help when needed.  Maintain good attendance.  Take advantage of school tutorials (free).  Do your homework!!!!

 Class of 2019