9th & 10th Grade Parent Night Chattahoochee High School September 17, 2015

Meet the CHS Admin Team! A - E Mrs. Debra Bryant F - L Mr. Garin Berry 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 Mrs. Debra Bryant F - L Mr. Garin Berry M - R Mrs. Camille Christopher S - Z Mr. Chip Haines

Meet the Counseling Staff! Elizabeth Chilson A-E Julie Gracey *F-G Allison Shuler H-L Deborah Blount M-R Tammy Jones S-Z Haaris Quraishy Graduation Coach Alicia McClung Social Worker Rita Jensen Records Coordinator Dana Cochran Professional Assistant Rose Moro Cluster Nurse Cynthia Butler Clinic Assistant Wonna Kang Korean Bilingual Community Liaison Solange Leonardo Spanish Bilingual Community Liaison *Department Chair Note that the administrative team is broken down by the same alphabet as the counselors Transcript/records request go to Ms. Turner. You may also print a transcript using Home Access.

What Happens in the Counseling Office? 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)

Stay Connected! Find us on Facebook and like our official page! https://www.facebook.com/chattcougar Follow us on Twitter @HoochCounselors @HoochHappenings Class of 2018 Edmodo code is 4fa8qq Class of 2019 Edmodo code is uxe76q As always, you can locate information on the school website: www.chattcougar.com Every teacher has a blog with a current syllabus, weekly assignments, and other key information.

Edmodo Students obtain student code from their teacher Parents obtain parent code from their student’s profile Counseling Groups Class of 2018: 4fa8qq Class of 2019: uxe76q Edmodo

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2018 & Class of 2019 English 4 credits Mathematics Science Social Studies 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness 1 total credit World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech 3 total credits Electives Foreign Language is no longer a requirement for graduation; however, almost all 4 year colleges will require at least 2 years of the same language Semester-long class= 0.5 credits; Year-long class= 1.0 credit **23 total credits required to graduate**

Career Technology Pathways Architecture Engineering Auto Maintenance Computer/Web Design/Programming Graphic Design Fashion Marketing Marketing Management Allied Health & Medicine Sports Medicine For course descriptions, please visit chattcougar.com.

Track your student’s graduation status! A copy of this graduation status report is included at the back of your packet. This will allow you to keep up with your child’s graduation status from home.

Typical 9th Grade Schedule 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 ** Some 9th grade students were recommended for AP Gov’t by their Middle School teachers.

Typical 10th Grade Schedule 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)

Typical 11th Grade Schedule 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)

Typical 12th Grade Schedule 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 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) 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) New High School Graduation Option (SB 2) 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 course-related 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/Curriculum-Instruction-and-assessment/CTAE/Pages/Transition-Career-Partnerships.aspx.

Honors Points 9th Lit/Comp H 90 97 CCGPS Algebra 90 90 Biology H 90 97 Course Base Grade Grade on Transcript 9th Lit/Comp H 90 97 CCGPS Algebra 90 90 Biology H 90 97 American Gov’t 90 90 Intro to Art 90 90 Spanish 1 90 90 Total 540 554 Grade Average 90.0 92.3 *Must earn a 70 or above in an Honors or AP course to receive the 7 Honors points!

In middle school, grades are calculated using a system of averages. Grading Policies In middle school, grades are calculated using a system of averages. Example 8th grade English Semester 1: 60 (F) Semester 2: 80 (B) *Yearly Ave: 70 (C) Student passes class for the year (earns 1 full credit) In Fulton County, high school grades are not averaged… Each semester is independent. Example 9th grade English Semester 1: 60 (F) Semester 2: 80 (B) *No Yearly Average 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

What if a student failed a class? Making Up Failed Courses In schedule Credit Recovery Georgia Virtual School Fulton Virtual School Summer School Each school year, students earn a maximum of 6 credits. This means if a student doesn’t earn at least 5 credits in 9th grade, he/she will be retained in a 9th grade homeroom next year. However, these students will still progress into other 10th grade classes. Failed classes must be made up at some point before graduation. Students need to see their counselor to sign up for night school, FVS, GVS, or summer school.

No Pass, No Play 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

GA Milestones! SAT! EOC! ACT! PSAT! 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-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx

When to take the SAT/ACT 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) 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students take the PSAT each October (this year: October 14th) 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 Emphasis on vocabulary, often in limited contexts Includes a stronger focus on knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness & success Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact

HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships Eligible students receive financial assistance covering tuition and HOPE-approved mandatory fees. Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Georgia Be a graduate of an eligible high school

HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships 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 90 – 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

HOPE/Zell Miller Rigor Requirements 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 higher) 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

HOPE Scholarship 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

Zell Miller Scholarship (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.

What are colleges looking for? 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

Freshman/Sophomore Year 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

College & Career Center Our Redesigned College & Career Center Before After!

What is Available in the College & Career Center? 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 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

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