Welcome Class of 2021

Our #1 Priority… Safety of your student

Cornerstone Academy YOUR children and their education is OUR priority: Community Relationships TAA – Teacher As Advisors Cornerstone Academy is about providing a small safe learning environment for your student. The CS teachers work as a team to ensure your child is successful. I feel that developing relationships with students and parents is a priority for academic success to occur. I have several goals for the upcoming year including a series of seminars for 9th grade parents. Each student will be assigned a TAA.

Sample Schedule 1st Semester 8:00am 1st Block Coordinate Algebra 9:45am 2nd Block English 1 11:20am 3rd Block Intro to Business Technology 11:20am 1st Lunch All 900 Hall students 11:50pm 3rd Block Return to Business Tech 1:25pm 4th Block Health/PE 3:00pm Release After School Tutoring, Club Meetings, Sports Practice, etc.

All determined by recommendations. Core Academic Classes Placement in all core classes Math English Science and Social Studies All determined by recommendations.

Elective Opportunities and Pathways Introduce Dr. Shuman, Dudley, Band, Chorus..

* Pathway selection is completed during 9th grade year. Examples of Pathways * Pathway selection is completed during 9th grade year. Allied Health AP- Advanced Placement Business & Technology Culinary Arts Engineering Entrepreneurship Fine Arts Foreign Language Forestry Human Resource Mgt. JROTC Law Enforcement Services Nursing Plant Systems Power Structures Early Childhood Education Web & Digital Design Welding

9Th Grade Electives You have received a Freshmen Elective Registration Form tonight as you entered the PAC. The form lists the elective choices.

Electives Required for Graduation in 2021 Introduction to Business and Technology Health and Physical Education  

Other Electives: Pathway Intro Classes AP Human Geography (must meet perquisites to qualify) Art 1 Band for 1 semester or Band for both semesters (this counts as two electives) Basic Agriculture Chorus for 1 semester Chorus for both semesters (this counts as two electives) Drama for 1 semester Drama for both semesters (this counts as two electives) Early Childhood Education I Foundations of Engineering and Technology Industrial Fundamentals and Occupational Safety (Intro to Welding) Introduction to Culinary Arts Introduction to Health Care Science (Intro to Allied Health and Patient Care) Introduction to Law and Justice JROTC for 1 semester or JROTC for both semesters (this counts as two electives) Marketing Principles (Intro to Marketing and Management) Spanish 1 Spanish 2   

The key to a great high school experience is BALANCE! Study a little every day! Participate in at least one extra- curricular activity. It may be sports, music, or a club.

Opportunities for Parents: For More Information: Dr. Renee Stephens 9th Grade Principal rstephens@ware.k12.ga.us 912-287- 2351, ext. 174

Parent Involvement Coordinator Contact Information Mrs. Aldridge Instructional Coach Parent Involvement Coordinator maldridge@ware.k12.ga.us 912-287- 2351, ext. 114

Contact Information For More Information: Ms. Coar 9th Grade Counselor for the class of 2021 lcoar@ware.k12.ga.us 912-287- 2351, ext. 113

Contact Information Dr. Stephens 9th Grade Principal Cornerstone Academy rstephens@ware.k12.ga.us 912-287- 2351, ext. 174

We look forward to the arrival of the Class of 2021! What’s Next? Visit and view the displays in the gym lobby Register for elective classes. Athletes interested in playing 9th grade football stay in the PAC to meet with Coach Stephens Turn in your registration sheet tonight at the registration tables in the PAC. Freshmen Open House – August 2017 We look forward to the arrival of the Class of 2021!