1. Parent & Student Meetings
Classes of 2018/19/20
Parent & Student Meetings
Graduation Requirements
Upcoming Registration
Important Information/Dates

2. Graduation Requirements
SUBJECT
CREDITS
IB Diploma
REQUIRED COURSES / NOTES
English 4
1 credit of 9th Lit
1 credit of American Literature or IB Lang & Lit 1
Math
Math Support may count towards graduation
Science
1 credit of Physical Science or Physics
1 credit of Biology
1 credit of Chemistry or Environmental Science
Social Studies 3
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
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
2 years Marching Band/ 2 years Varsity Sports
Electives 6
Examples – PE, Journalism, Sociology, etc.
Total 23 27

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

4. Required Testing for Core
All students must take EOC/Milestone Tests which = 20% of grade in the following courses:
Algebra US History
Geometry Economics
Physical Science 9th Grade Lit
Biology American Lit

5. MCS Online Graduation Requirement
All first time 9th 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
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6. Registration
Starting March 7, teachers will begin making course recommendations using ASPEN.
Students and parents can monitor the recommendations.
Beginning March 14th – Counselors begin meeting with students through their English classes to complete registration.
COUNSELORS WILL NOT SPEND TIME CHOOSING FOR YOU
Be prepared. Complete the Registration Worksheet and be prepared to tell counselors you elective choice.

7. SAT/ACT Test Dates & Registration
NEW COURSE for SAT /ACT Prep! Designed specifically by instructors who are trained to help students increase test scores! Proven results (of increased scores) with other districts around the state and nationally Talk to your counselor about registering for this course beginning March 14th! More information is coming about this exciting opportunity!

8. Sample Merit Scholarship: Alabama

9. Important Websites
Marietta Counseling Homepage -
Course Catalog -
Electives – Elective Courses for

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

11. ASPEN PORTAL
The login instructions are located at
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”

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

13. Fine Arts / Other Electives
Band
Chorus
Dance (Modern and Jazz)
Drama- Adding a new course- Acting I
Foreign Language (Spanish & French)
Journalism/Olympian
Music
P.E.
Psychology
Sociology

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

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

16. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
Students who achieve a 3.0 GPA in high school core subjects and maintain 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
Advanced math (e.g., Advanced Algebra/ Algebra 2)
Advanced science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics)
Advanced foreign language (e.g., Spanish/French II)
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)
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
See counselor for updates
HOPE Grant- available to students seeking technical certification
Do you want me to add anything regarding the Zell Miller Scholarship & the HOPE Grant too?

17. Local Scholarships http://mhs.marietta-city.org/Page/1915
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

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

19. Important Dates/Information
March 7nd – 10th Teacher Course Recommendations
March 7nd – 9th Grade Level Registration Meetings – Advisement
March 15th & 18th Parent Registration Meetings (all grades)
March 14th – 28th Counselor registration in ELA Classes begins
May 2nd – 6th Parent Course Review

20. MHS Counseling Department Contact Information
Questions or Concerns? Please contact your counselor
Kinlaw
A-Co
Garnigan
Cr-Haw
Hill
Hax-McF
Prather
McG-R
Alpert
S-Z

21. COMMUNICATION MHS Website- Counseling Page ASPEN Family Portal
Blackboard Phone System
Devil’s Advocate
ASPEN Pages
Update phone, address, information

22. Additional contacts: 770-428-2631 Mrs. Woolard – IB Coordinator
Ms. Roman- Bilingual Parent Liaison
Ms. Colquitt- Career Counseling Center

23. Thank you for your attention
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