1. Welcome to East Ridge High School
Class of 2021
Welcome to East Ridge High School

2. ERHS Counselors 9th Grade: Counselors: A-Go & HSCA Mr. Lecker
Gu-N Ms. Mamangakis
O-Z Ms. Fountain
AVID Ms. Pearson

3. Graduation Requirements 2017-2018 cohort
4 credits English
4 credits math
Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A/1B
Geometry
3 credits science
Biology
3 credits social studies
World History
US History
Economics with Financial Lit
US Government
1 credit Fine/Performing or Practical Art
1 credit HOPE (not needed for 18 credit option)
8 electives (3 for 18 credit option)
1 course must be through online learning (not needed for 18 credit option)
Assessments
Pass 10th grade ELA exam
Pass Algebra 1 EOC
The following courses have EOC’s that will also count as 30% of the final grade:
Algebra1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Biology
US History
GPA and Credits
2.0 minimum unweighted GPA
24 credits

4. Standard Diploma Scholar designation
For both 24 credit and 18 credit options
Meet graduation requirements of cohort group AND:
Earn 1 credit of Algebra 2
Earn 1 credit in Statistics, Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry, or Calculus
Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental, Anatomy/Physiology Honors
Earn 1 credit in AP, IB or college DE course OR pass an approved industry certification exam
Earn 2 credits in the same foreign language
Pass the ALL EOC exams with 3 or higher, as determined by FLDOE:

5. Standard Diploma Merit designation
For both 24 credit and 18 credit options
Attain one or more industry certifications
Eligible programs at ERHS:
Allied Health Assisting
Applied Cybersecurity
Automotive, Collision & Repair
Certified Nursing Assistant
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Agritechnology
Marketing
Pathways to Engineering
Television Production

6. Promotion requirements
To enter 10th grade:
5 credits with at least one credit in either math or English
To enter 11th grade:
11 credits
To enter 12th grade:
17 credits
To graduate high school:
24 or 18 credits, required courses and assessments, and 2.0 grade point average (GPA)

7. College admissions & Scholarships
Take rigorous courses- Advanced Placement and Honors
Earn grades that will get you accepted to the college of your choice – 3.5 weighted and higher
Develop good study habits and time management skills
Perform well on state and national assessments (FSA, PERT, ACT, SAT)

8. Guidance Express
Students have access to a counselor during lunches on Monday through Friday.
Schedule appointments w/ individual counselor or speak to one directly at guidance express
Pick up ACT/SAT waivers (upperclassman)
Ask questions
Discuss concerns or ideas

9. Tutoring
Flextime every Wednesday – student select the course assistance is needed in, sign up and attend
National Honor Society Tutoring 2 days a week 1 hour after school
Student sign in and out of the tutoring and updates are sent to the teacher of the subject area the student receives tutoring in

10. 9th Grade Course Planning Sheet
East Ridge High School
9th Grade Course Planning Sheet
Freshmen: Cohort   
*Students selected for the Health Science Collegiate Academy will meet later in May to
revise course requests.
English/Language Arts: Mathematics:
English 1 Liberal Arts Math 1/Intensive Math (FSA Level 1)
English 1 Honors Algebra 1/Intensive Math (FSA Level 2)
Algebra 1 (FSA Level 3-5)
Liberal Arts Math (Algebra 1 EOC Level 1 or 2)
Geometry (Algebra 1 EOC Level 3)
Geometry Honors (Algebra 1 EOC Level 4-5)
Science: Social Studies: PE/Health:
Earth/Space Science None required in 9th grade HOPE
Earth/Space Science Honors

11. Students should circle and rank 5 electives in order of importance.
Electives:
Acting 1 Health Science 1 Agriscience Foundations
Chorus 1 Early Childhood Education 1 Introduction to Engineering
Instrumental Ensemble 1 Introduction to Information Technology
 High-Demand Electives – Do not pick more than 2 from this section:
Culinary Arts 1 Autobody, Collision & Repair 1 TV Production 1
Marketing Essentials
 AP Electives: Foreign Language – Only available to those taking English 1 Honors:
AP Human Geography French 1
AP Computer Science Principles Spanish 1
AP Computer Science A Spanish 2
Counselor/School Added Electives (based on assessments, final grades, and special programs):
Intensive Reading
Developmental Language Arts/ESOL
Learning Strategies

12. East Ridge High School The evening of 03/28/2017
9th Grade Registration
East Ridge High School
The evening of 03/28/2017

13. ERHS Website – Guidance Page
Graduation Requirements
Scholarships/Bright Futures
Dual Enrollment
Voluntary Public (Community) Service
ACT/SAT Information
ERHS College Planning and Scholarship Guide