1. Classes of 2017/18/19 Parent & Student Meeting Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Upcoming Registration Upcoming Registration Important Information/Dates Important Information/Dates

2. Graduation Requirements SUBJECTCREDITSIB DiplomaREQUIRED COURSES / NOTES English4 4 1 credit of 9 th Lit 1 credit of American Literature or IB Lang & Lit 1 Math4 4 Math Support does not count towards graduation Science4 4 1 credit of Physical Science or Physics 1 credit of Biology 1 credit of Chemistry or Environmental Science Social Studies3 4 1 credit of World History 1 credit of U.S. History ½ credit Economics ½ credit of American Government CTAE, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts 3 4 This area can be a combination Students must have 2 years of the same Foreign Language if they plan to attend a 4 year university Health / Personal Fitness ½ unit each This can be exempted with 3 credits of ROTC Electives4 6 Examples – PE, Journalism, Sociology, etc. Total23 27

3. Promotion Criteria Minimum units needed for promotion: 10 th grade – 6 units 10 th grade – 6 units must include (1) in English and (1) in Math must include (1) in English and (1) in Math 11 th grade - 12 units 11 th grade - 12 units must include (2) in English, (2) in Math, (1) in Science, and (1) in Social Studies must include (2) in English, (2) in Math, (1) in Science, and (1) in Social Studies 12 th grade - 18 units 12 th grade - 18 units must include (3) in English, (2) in Math, (2) in Science, and (2) in Social Studies must include (3) in English, (2) in Math, (2) in Science, and (2) in Social Studies

4. MCS Online Graduation Requirement All first time 9 th graders entering Marietta High School after the Fall of 2012 mu All first time 9 th graders entering Marietta High School after the Fall of 2012 must take at least one semester (½ credit) of a course delivered in an online platform. Courses can be taken independently during non-school hours or during school hours on campus. Currently Health fulfills this requirement Currently Health fulfills this requirement

5. Registration Starting March 2, teachers will begin making course recommendations using ASPEN. Students and parents can monitor the recommendations. Starting March 2, teachers will begin making course recommendations using ASPEN. Students and parents can monitor the recommendations. Beginning March 7 th – Counselors begin meeting with students through their English classes to complete registration. COUNSELORS WILL NOT SPEND TIME CHOOSING FOR YOU – Be prepared. Beginning March 7 th – Counselors begin meeting with students through their English classes to complete registration. COUNSELORS WILL NOT SPEND TIME CHOOSING FOR YOU – Be prepared.

6. Important Websites Marietta Counseling Homepage - http://mhs.marietta- city.org/domain/362http://mhs.marietta- city.org/domain/362 Course Catalog - http://mhs.marietta- city.org/cms/lib07/GA01903590/Centricity/Domain/362/ Course%20Catalog%202016-2017.pdfhttp://mhs.marietta- city.org/cms/lib07/GA01903590/Centricity/Domain/362/ Course%20Catalog%202016-2017.pdf Electives - http://mhs.marietta- city.org/cms/lib07/GA01903590/Centricity/Domain/362/ Elective%20Offerings%202016-2017.pdfhttp://mhs.marietta- city.org/cms/lib07/GA01903590/Centricity/Domain/362/ Elective%20Offerings%202016-2017.pdf

7. Registration – Parent & Student Preview Log into ASPEN Log into ASPEN Click on “family” top tab Click on “family” top tab Click on “schedule” side tab Click on “schedule” side tab Click on “requests” Click on “requests” Recommendations and requests should appear – if not, check the “exit entry mode” in the left hand corner of the screen. Recommendations and requests should appear – if not, check the “exit entry mode” in the left hand corner of the screen.

8. ASPEN PORTAL The login instructions are located at http://www.marietta- city.org/parents/pportal.php The login instructions are located at http://www.marietta- city.org/parents/pportal.php http://www.marietta- city.org/parents/pportal.php http://www.marietta- city.org/parents/pportal.php If you are unable to find an answer to your question(s) after reviewing the information contained on this webpage, a help request can be submitted by clicking on the link entitled “Contact Aspen Help Desk” If you are unable to find an answer to your question(s) after reviewing the information contained on this webpage, a help request can be submitted by clicking on the link entitled “Contact Aspen Help Desk”

9. Career Pathways at MHS Accounting Air Force JROTC Allied Health & Medicine Audio Video Technology Film (Broadcast Video) Biotechnology Research & Development Business & Technology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Responder Firefighting Food Nutrition Game Design Graphic Communication Graphic Design Law Enforcement / Criminal Investigation Marketing Pre-architecture Pre-engineering Programming Sports Medicine Web & Digital Design Work Based Learning (YAP) *Pathways highlighted in yellow are part of the IBCP-certified program

10. Fine Arts / Other Electives Art Band Chorus Dance (Modern and Jazz) Drama Foreign Language (Spanish & French) Journalism Music P.E. Psychology Sociology

11. ONLINE COURSE OPPORTUNITIES Want a course MHS does not offer? Want a course MHS does not offer? Have a difficult schedule? Have a difficult schedule? Want to take an additional core Elective? Want to take an additional core Elective? www.gavirtualschool.org www.gavirtualschool.org www.gavirtualschool.org Courses can be taken during the school day. Courses can be taken during the school day. See your counselor for more information. See your counselor for more information.

12. Consider Move On When Ready (Dual Enrollment) Students earn high school AND college credit while enrolled in high school Students earn high school AND college credit while enrolled in high school Minimal cost (or in some cases – free!) Minimal cost (or in some cases – free!) Must meet participating schools’ admissions requirements (age, test scores, GPA, etc.) Must meet participating schools’ admissions requirements (age, test scores, GPA, etc.) Must earn qualifying scores on either SAT/ACT or COMPASS test Must earn qualifying scores on either SAT/ACT or COMPASS test Be aware of deadlines – KSU is in mid-January, Chat Tech is in May, etc. Be aware of deadlines – KSU is in mid-January, Chat Tech is in May, etc.

13. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Students who achieve a 3.0 GPA in high school core subjects and keep that GPA throughout college will receive HOPE scholarship Students who achieve a 3.0 GPA in high school core subjects and keep that GPA throughout college will receive HOPE scholarship Students in the Class of 2017 and beyond must receive at least four credits in courses from the following HOPE Rigor Courses Students in the Class of 2017 and beyond must receive at least four credits in courses from the following HOPE Rigor Courses Advanced math (e.g., Advanced Algebra/ Algebra 2) Advanced math (e.g., Advanced Algebra/ Algebra 2) Advanced science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics) Advanced science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics) Advanced foreign language (e.g., Spanish/French II) Advanced foreign language (e.g., Spanish/French II) AP/IB courses in core subjects AP/IB courses in core subjects Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects (e.g., Dual Enrollment courses) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects (e.g., Dual Enrollment courses) Students who enter college with a 3.7 GPA and a 1200 SAT score (600 Critical Reading and 600 Math) or 26 Composite on ACT will receive 100 percent of tuition through the Zell Miller Scholarship program as long as they maintain a 3.3 GPA in college. Test requirements for the SAT & ACT must be in single administration. Students who enter college with a 3.7 GPA and a 1200 SAT score (600 Critical Reading and 600 Math) or 26 Composite on ACT will receive 100 percent of tuition through the Zell Miller Scholarship program as long as they maintain a 3.3 GPA in college. Test requirements for the SAT & ACT must be in single administration. HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships are subject to change HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships are subject to change

14. SAT/ACT Test Dates & Registration SAT (https://sat.collegeboard.org/register) https://sat.collegeboard.org/register SAT – May 7 (Deadline to register April 8) SAT – May 7 (Deadline to register April 8) SAT – June 4 (Deadline to register May 5) SAT – June 4 (Deadline to register May 5) ACT (http://www.actstudent.org/regist/) http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ ACT- April 9 (Deadline to register March 4) ACT- April 9 (Deadline to register March 4) ACT - June 11 (Deadline to register May 6) ACT - June 11 (Deadline to register May 6) Any student interested in free SAT/ACT prep needs look at the scrolling announcements, read the DA, or see Ms. Meade in G116 Any student interested in free SAT/ACT prep needs look at the scrolling announcements, read the DA, or see Ms. Meade in G116 Fee waivers for the SAT & ACT are available in the counseling office or the College & Career Center for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch Fee waivers for the SAT & ACT are available in the counseling office or the College & Career Center for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch

15. Required Testing All students must take EOC or Milestone Tests – 20% of grade in the following courses: Algebra 1 ● US History Algebra 1 ● US History Geometry● Economics Geometry● Economics Physical Science● 9 th Grade Lit Physical Science● 9 th Grade Lit Biology● American Lit Biology● American Lit

16. Compass Testing Compass Test will be administered at MHS on Wednesday, March 9 by a representative from Chattahoochee Tech. Compass Test will be administered at MHS on Wednesday, March 9 by a representative from Chattahoochee Tech. This is for current sophomores & juniors who wish to participate in Move on When Ready at Chattahoochee Tech next school year This is for current sophomores & juniors who wish to participate in Move on When Ready at Chattahoochee Tech next school year See Mrs. Shelton in B117 in the College & Career Center to sign up See Mrs. Shelton in B117 in the College & Career Center to sign up

17. “What should I be doing?” Going to college? Going to college? Think SAT/ACT, GPA, & course rigor Think SAT/ACT, GPA, & course rigor Research & visit some colleges Research & visit some colleges Think costs – do some research Think costs – do some research Going to the military? Going to the military? Take the ASVAB Take the ASVAB Have you spoken to any recruiter? Have you spoken to any recruiter? Going into the workforce? Going into the workforce? Take the Compass Test Take the Compass Test Consider a Career Pathway (CTAE) Consider a Career Pathway (CTAE) Move On When Ready is an option Move On When Ready is an option Regardless of college, military, or workforce Regardless of college, military, or workforce Begin community service Begin community service Think about internships Think about internships

18. Local Scholarships http://mhs.marietta-city.org/Page/1915 http://mhs.marietta-city.org/Page/1915 http://mhs.marietta-city.org/Page/1915 Scholarship website updated regularly so check the website often Scholarship website updated regularly so check the website often Sign up for some scholarship websites (e.g., FastWeb, High Five Scholarships, etc.) that are found at the end of the MHS Scholarship website Sign up for some scholarship websites (e.g., FastWeb, High Five Scholarships, etc.) that are found at the end of the MHS Scholarship website

19. Important Dates/Information March 2 nd – 6 th Teacher Course Recommendations March 2 nd – 6 th Teacher Course Recommendations March 2 nd – 4 th Grade Level Registration Meetings – Advisement March 2 nd – 4 th Grade Level Registration Meetings – Advisement March 3 rd & 5 th Parent Registration Meetings (all grades) March 3 rd & 5 th Parent Registration Meetings (all grades) March 7 th – 25 th Counselor registration in ELA Classes begins March 7 th – 25 th Counselor registration in ELA Classes begins May 2 nd – 6 th Parent Course Review May 2 nd – 6 th Parent Course Review

20. COMMUNICATION MHS Website MHS Website ASPEN Family Portal ASPEN Family Portal Blackboard Phone System Blackboard Phone System Email Devil’s Advocate Email Devil’s Advocate ASPEN Pages ASPEN Pages Update phone, address, email information Update phone, address, email information

21. MHS Counseling Department Contact Information Questions? Concerns? Please contact your child’s school counselor 770-428-2631 9 th graders (first year) Ms. Kinlaw ext 2121 jkinlaw@marietta-city.k12.ga.us jkinlaw@marietta-city.k12.ga.us A - F Mrs. Garnigan ext 2081 cgarnigan@marietta-city.k12.ga.us A - F Mrs. Garnigan ext 2081 cgarnigan@marietta-city.k12.ga.us cgarnigan@marietta-city.k12.ga.us G – M Mrs. Hill ext 2091 G – M Mrs. Hill ext 2091 nancyhill@marietta-city.k12.ga.us N – Z Mrs. Alpert ext 2111 balpert@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

22. Additional contacts: 770-428-2631 IB Coordinator Mrs. Woolard 3031 dwoolard@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Mrs. Woolard ext 3031 dwoolard@marietta-city.k12.ga.usdwoolard@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Graduation Coach Mrs. Colquitt scolquitt@marietta-city.k12.ga.us scolquitt@marietta-city.k12.ga.us 678-919-4507 Parent Liaison Ms. Roman ext 2071 dromansoto@marietta-city.k12.ga.us dromansoto@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

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