1. Welcome to Milton
Future class of 2020

2. What to Expect…

3. I. Facts
II. Rumors
III. Advise

4. Facts Structure 6 classes (57 minute each) with 6 minutes of pass time
Three lunch periods
Progress Report every 6 weeks
Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester
Yearlong Course = 1.0 credits
One Semester Course = .5 credits
Grading Scale:
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
7 additional points are added each passing grade in Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and College courses

5. I. Facts Middle School grades… High School Grades…
Typically middle school grades are averaged together
Semester 1 60
Semester 2 80
Final grade = 70
(Student passes the course)
Not averaged together—each grade is independent
Semester 1 60
Semester 2 80
(Student must retake failed semester for required courses)

6. I. Facts Credits 23 credits required English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Science – 4 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
CTAE/World Language/Fine Arts* – 3 credits
Health/Personal Fitness – 1 credit (each .5)
Electives – 4 credits
**Note:
2 or 3 years of World Language credits may be required for college admission
Waiver options for Personal Fitness may be available for next year if approved.

7. (Recommendations are taken by your current teachers for placement.)
I. Fact
Placement Options
On level
Honors
Advanced Placement (AP)
(Recommendations are taken by your current teachers for placement.)

8. I. Fact Typical Schedule
On Level
Honors
9th Lit
GSE Alg I
Biology
Gov’t /Healh
World Language
Elective
9th Lit H
GSE Accel Alg I/Geom A H
Biology H
Gov’t /Healh (AP Gov’t or AP Human)
World Language
Elective

9. II. Rumor Has It…

10. II. Rumor
The test serves as the final exam for the following courses and is worth 20% of the grade:
Language Arts
Ninth Grade Literature and Composition
American Literature and Composition
Mathematics
Algebra I (Beginning Winter 2015)
Geometry (Beginning Winter 2015)
Coordinate Algebra
Analytic Geometry
Science
Biology
Physical Science​​
​​Social Studies
United States History
Economics/Business/Free Enterprise
You will not be promoted to the next grade level if you do not pass the EOC/Ga Milestone test.
False!

11. II. Rumor
Also… Credit determines promotion: 5 credits = Sophomore 11 credits = Junior 17 credits = Senior

12. II. Rumor Only TAG students can take honors or AP courses. False!
Being smart is not enough to determine if you should be in honors or AP courses. You must be a good student to be successful in these classes.

13. II. Rumor
You really should take Health and/or Personal Fitness over the summer to get those courses out of the way.
False?
If you have a plan for what you will take in place of those courses then it could be helpful to take them early. However, most students end up taking something that they do not wish to take because they lack prerequisite courses or they do not have very many semester options.

14. II. Rumor
It doesn’t really matter how well I do in the 9th grade. Colleges don’t really count 9th grade. False! Everything you do will be recorded on your transcript and evaluated by the colleges. Be aware that high school courses taken in middle school will count in your high school GPA as well.

15. II. Rumors
Everyone gets to play sports in the 9th grade. You just have to have to have the proper credit to continue playing in the 10th grade.
False!
Yes. At the start of 9th grade credits are not a factor in participation. However, credits for eligibility are assessed at each semester. Students playing a sport, or are intending to play in the coming semester, will be evaluated. Athletes must be on track for promotion and have passed 5 out of 6 courses (including summer).

16. III. Advise Work on your study habits now!
Have an honest conversation with your teachers about what you can work on to improve as a student.
Prioritize school.
Do your homework…always.
There are lots of course options…choose wisely (change opportunities are limited).
Balance!

17. Questions?