Welcome Class of 2019 and Parents 9 th Grade Informational Night February 9 th

Paul Griffith A-J Beth Teague K-Z Kevin Gaines-Principal William Devane-AP (9 th ) Derrick Jones-AP (CTAE)) Tracey Stewart-AP

High School-What is it all about? Information for registration

Freshman courses, grades and credits become part of the student’s transcript Freshman grades are used to determine your student’s GPA and class rank Freshman activities, honors and awards can be listed on the student’s college and scholarship applications.

A transcript is a cumulative permanent record listing all courses taken in high school and the grade received. Colleges and employers will use the transcript to help determine what kind of college student or employee your student will be. Your student’s transcript includes his/her GPA and class rank. Freshman year grades are part of the GPA. Class rank is determined by GPA.

Students earn 1 unit of credit for each course that they pass in high school. Ninth grade students can earn up to 8 units of credit. Each student must earn a minimum of 6 units of credit, in order to be promoted to 10 th grade.

9 th Literature American Literature Coordinate Algebra Analytic Geometry Biology Physical Science US History Economics EOCs count 20% of the student’s final average.

The student’s GPA is a numeric average of all his/her grades calculated on a 100 scale. GPA scale: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, F=69 and below The higher the grades the student receives, the higher his/her GPA will be. HOPE Scholarship and class rank only uses academic classes.

Calculated on a rounded 4.0 scale. GPA scale: A=4, B=3, C=2, F=0 The higher the grades the student receives in core academic classes, the higher his/her GPA will be. GPA is calculated by the Georgia Student Finance.

3.0 GPA in Core curriculum subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and foreign language. Must have taken 4 rigorous courses (NEW) Courses considered rigorous are: Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, or an equivalent or higher course Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course taken AP courses in core subjects; Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses; or Advanced foreign language courses

3.70 or higher as calculated by GSFC and received a minimum score of 1200 combined critical reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or received a composite scale score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT or having graduated high school being named the Valedictorian or the Salutatorian.

The HOPE Grant is available to students who attend a Technical College in Georgia to pursue a diploma or certificate regardless of GPA or numeric average. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA at the technical college

A B80-89 C F69 & below If the student fails a course, he/she may have to repeat that course with lower grade level students or go to summer school to catch up. A failing grade will appear on the student’s transcript

4 units of English 4 units of Social Studies 4 units of Science 4 units of Math 1 unit of Health/Personal Fitness or 3 units of JROTC At least 3 units required from a Career Pathway: Foreign Language* and/or CTAE and/or Fine Arts for all students. At least 8 additional electives (one must be from a technology based course). *Students planning to enter or transfer to a University System of Georgia Institution must take two units of the same Foreign Language. 28 Total Credits

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at HCHS in each academic subject area. A student can take an Honors or AP course if they have passed the appropriate prerequisite course. We recommend that students with high grades challenge themselves by taking Honors and AP level course. Statistics show that students who are successful in college have typically taken rigorous and challenging coursework in high school.

It is highly recommended that students who wish to obtain admission to a selective 4-year college take Honors and AP level courses in high school. An AP course is the highest level course that a student can take at HCHS. These courses are taught at the college level. Students in AP courses have the opportunity to take an AP exam at the end of the course which can earn them college credit. Students need to be prepared for rigorous coursework in Honors and AP courses.

All students must complete a Career Pathway for graduation. A Career Pathway is defined as three courses in the same area.

HCHS offers Career Pathways in the following areas:  Architecture & Construction  Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources  Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications  Business Management & Administration  Education and Training  Government & Public Administration  Health Science  Human Services  Information Technology  Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics  Transportation  Advanced Academic  Fine Arts  World Language

STEM Bulldogs (cohort group)-honors math/science Continuing to expand AP and dual enrollment opportunities Multi-purpse Health and Wellness Center, College & Career Academy, Agriculture Center

STEM Bulldogs (cohort group)-honors math/science Continuing to expand AP and dual enrollment opportunities Health and Wellness Center, College & Career Academy, Agriculture Center

STEM Bulldogs (cohort group)-honors math/science Continuing to expand AP and dual enrollment opportunities Health and Wellness Center, College & Career Academy, Agriculture Center

STEM Bulldogs (cohort group)-honors math/science Continuing to expand AP and dual enrollment opportunities Health and Wellness Center, College & Career Academy, Agriculture Center

Teachers can help with academic issues and class problems. Tutoring is available. Counselors can help with planning student courses, personal issues, academic issues, and college and career planning. Administrators can help handle conflicts with students and teachers.

Stay informed with Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Use the Parent Portal to monitor your student’s grades and attendance. Provide a good place at home to study. Follow HCHS news on our website, Facebook, and Twitter. Help your students set goals. Use rewards and consequences to encourage positive change. Insist on daily attendance. Assist your student with time management and organizational skills. Encourage your student to get involved.

Students will get a registration card after the career fair this week as well as a career planner Teachers will fill in academic courses and students will put down electives Cards will be brought home to be signed

STEM meeting for all students receiving Coordinate Algebra and Physical Science credit in 8 th grade immediately afterwards. Academic area teachers and counselors are in the lobby. Administrators will be here as well as the lobby.

Class of 2019 Finish What You Start