2. Welcome 9th Grade Success Team Administrators Counselors
Media Specialists
Teachers
Drop in failure rate and disciplinary actions since the implementation of this team and other interventions specifically for our 9th graders.

3. Typical Day at Brookwood
Before the 7:24 bell…
Buses unload between 6:55-7:00am
Commons Area
Extra Help
Report to class bell at 7:15am
Report to 1st period.

4. A Typical Day at Brookwood
Seven Periods: 52 minute classes
Guided Study/Lunch
Study Hall
Habitudes Advisement
UPSTANDER
Extended Lunch
6 minute class change
TAP (Tardy Accountability Program)
Open House:
September 11

5. Procedures Check-In Check-Out Absences Sick? attendance Office
Student- check-out note to attendance office before 7:15am
Attendance office will call to verify
Student will receive a check-out slip at appropriate time.
Pick up student at the maroon gym lobby
Absences
PARTIAL DAY- absence note to attendance office
FULL DAY- absence note to first period teacher
Date, reason, parent signature, and parent telephone number
If for a Dr. Appt., must have Dr. Note to be excused
Sick?
Check out through the clinic
Clinic will call you to pick up your student
Don’t text and leave…

6. In addition to the schedule, there are other differences and...
“ninth graders often struggle more than they did in middle school because they must earn passing grades for the first time, must participate in an increased number of standardized tests, and must complete more rigorous coursework than they have ever before completed, including more frequent homework assignments" (McCallumore and Sparapani, 2010).

7. The Power of a Zero The Wrecking Ball of Grades
Sample Student with all Sample Student with same passing grades and passing grades and zeroes zeroes replaced with 50s
grade average: 69/F grade average: 82/B

8. According to national data…
"...the ninth grade has the highest failure rate, highest number of absences among students, and the largest number of discipline referrals" (Donegan, 2008).

9. These factors then contribute to students getting off track...
Not Passing Classes
- Do not ask for help
- Do not complete make-up work
- Numerous absences
Absences
- Do not complete make-up work
- Numerous absences
- Overwhelmed upon return because of number of classes
Refer to agenda book for dress code.
Disciplinary Consequences: Lunch detention, Administrative Detention, Saturday School, ISS, OSS
**If a student does NOT attend Admin. Det., they will then receive Sat. School. If they don’t attend Sat. school, the student will receive ISS. With this on their record, it could make them ineligible for certain officer positions in clubs, the Miss BHS pageant, Homecoming ct. and any other activities that require a discipline check.
Discipline Infractions
- Failure to follow directions
- Tardy to class
- Inappropriate dress

10. Promotion Requirements
9th to 10th 5 units 10th to 11th 11 units 11th to 12th 17 units **Promotion only occurs at the conclusion of school year **Grade placement and on-track to graduate do not share the same meaning **2 units of modern/classical languages are required for university admission in the state of Georgia. Students must meet graduation rules and standardized assessment requirements as determined by state and district policies.

11. Math Expectations STAY ON TRACK! Get help now if needed! Expectations:
Credit recovery
Summer school
Trailer courses
Must fulfill prerequisites before moving on
Get help now if needed!
After/before help from teachers
Expectations:
Homework
Study
Show work

12. History
Geography
AP Human Geography

13. Language Arts Expectations
Keep up with the reading!
Study regularly for vocabulary quizzes.
Notice office hours…ask for help.
EOC
Read for FUN!
Better Reader = Better Writer

14. Biology Expectations Subject is very vocabulary intensive
Online book – access through eClass,
CD available for checkout from media center
Gateway – most topics from Biology
Summative assessment
5 tests / 1 project (gifted -4 tests / 2 projects)
EOC/Milestones
- Labs - Safety Contract / appropriate behavior
Homework
Held accountable
Self motivation required

15. Academic Support Freshman Academy Teacher Office Hours
Offered during extended lunch
Beginning at the 3-week grading period
Teacher Office Hours

16. Is this a punitive measure? Absolutely NOT
Academic Support
Academic Intervention
Purpose/Goal
Student Expectations/Opportunities
Parents’ Response
Brookwoodhighschool.net
Go to Academics>Academic Intervention
Is this a punitive measure? Absolutely NOT
How should I react if my child is assigned to attend AI?
-Supportive, Encouraging, Thankful

17. Academic Support Math Intervention Additional Math Support
Fluid Program
Based on AKS Mastery

18. Media Center Before and after-school hours Access during school day
Resources available to students
Certified assistance
Media Center website
bhsmediacenter.weebly.com
Access through eCLASS

19. eCLASS

24. Home Connection Student access to eClass
Calendar feature
Textbooks
Course content
Parent Portal is updated each day
6-week and 12-week progress reports
Not required to be signed

25. Connect with us via Social Media

26. Other Online Resources

27. For additional questions/concerns, please contact the following:
AP Human Geography:
Math:
Biology:
Language Arts:
9th Grade Concerns: