2. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING and ORIENTATION
New Manchester High School
4925 Hwy 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135
Connie Craft, Principal

3. Graduation Coach/BRIDGES
Last Names (A-G)
Department Head
Mrs. Nicole Watson
Last Names (H-O)
Mrs. Pam Cummings
Last Names (P-Z)
Mrs. Lori Tyson
Graduation Coach/BRIDGES
Mrs. Mari McKnight
Career Center Clerk
Mrs. Pam Morris

4. High Schools in Douglas County
Alexander Cougars
Chapel Hill Panthers
Douglas County Tigers
Lithia Springs Lions
New Manchester Jaguars
Each unique…..but all have the same graduation requirements

5. * Specific Sequence of Course Requirements
(MINIMUM) * * * * *
* Specific Sequence of Course Requirements

6. A-B SCHEDULE Students may earn up to 8 units/credits per year.
Must pass 6 units to be a Sophomore – at least 1 English & 1 Math.
Most students will have two core/academic classes per semester and 2 electives per semester.
Students take 8 classes per year
Students take 4 classes each day
Each class is 90 minutes.
Each class counts as 1 unit/credit. Health & Personal Fitness are .5 units/credits.

7. FRESHMEN CLASSES
Academically, high school can be a difficult adjustment. Some classes can cause a struggle because EVERYTHING COUNTS!
Even in the first year….

8. Don’t Play Catch up With Grades
High School GPA is a cumulative total. EVERY course counts.
If you get behind, by failing one or more courses, it is hard to recover and if you can recover it will take the remainder of your high school career. A B

9. FRESHMAN COURSE REQUIREMENTS
ALL 9th graders take:
9th Lit/Comp
American Government
Coordinate Algebra
Biology I
Health/PE
4 electives

10. FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Students planning to attend a four year post-secondary school must take 2 foreign language classes in the same language.
All DCSS high schools offer Spanish and French.
9th graders are typically unable to take foreign language classes due to upper class scheduling.
If a student completed two years of a foreign language in middle school he/she is automatically placed in the second year of that language during 9th grade.

12. NMHS Career Pathways

13. EXTRA SUPPORT IS HERE FOR YOU
WHEN YOU NEED HELP, ASK!!
Classroom Teacher Tutoring
9th Literature & Reading Lab
Bridges Tutoring
Special Education
SST

14. BRIDGES Building Rigor in Douglas to Graduate Every Student Smaller Learning Communities Grant
Freshman Summer Camp
Freshman Fiesta
Freshman Academy
Mentors & Buddies
Freshman Parent Night
Freshman Enrichment Trip
Advisement
After School & Saturday Tutoring
Freshman Newsletter
Freshman of the Month

15. 9th GRADE IS IMPORTANT! Bring your “A GAME” everyday!
HOPE scholarship
Freshman Index (college admissions)
Superintendent Scholar Award
(3.5 GPA first semester, no grade below “B”)
For promotion to 10th grade (have to earn 6 units) – no more “placement” in the next grade. You MUST earn units to go to next grade level.
While possible, it is difficult to recover from failing grades!
Bring your “A GAME” everyday!
Your future depends on it!

16. End of Course Tests: *9th grade
Your students will be taking several state mandated End of Course Tests (EOCT) throughout their high school experience.
The EOCT counts for 20% of the final semester grade.
The following courses have an EOCT.
*9th Grade Literature American Literature
*Biology Physical Science
*Math (9th and 10th) Economics
US History
*9th grade

17. How can I be notified about my child’s progress?
Grades will be sent home every 9 weeks.
Parents can view their child’s attendance, grades, and comments from the teacher through Parent Portal/Link
Free Parent Link Mobile Application for Smartphones available in August

18. Student Involvement: Activities
Spanish Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Student Government Association (SGA)
Beta Club
New Manchester Chess Masters
DECA
FBLA
FCCLA
First Priority
French National Honor Society
HOSA
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
Key Club
Reading Bowl
Student Council
International Club
Fine Arts Club

19. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY:
ALL 1st time 9th graders are eligible
At the end of December:
Meet GHSA criteria
Pass 5 out of 8 classes
Be on “track”
Obtain 5 units by 10th grade
Obtain 11 units by 11th grade
Obtain 17 units by 12th grade
Athletic Director:
Mr. Shawn Bissell

20. Jaguar Sports: FALL WINTER SPRING Football Wrestling Baseball Softball
Basketball
Track
Cross Country
Swimming
Tennis
Cheerleading
Golf
Volleyball
Soccer

21. High School has a dress code.
Poor attendance will negatively affect your student’s academic progress.
Discipline issues can make your child miss classes and fall behind in work

24. SWD = Saturday Work Detail
TARDY to class…..
SWD = Saturday Work Detail

25. Follow us: @NewManchesterHS http://tinyurl.com/7am4f9u
For additional information, please contact:
Angela Holley
Assistant Principal of Freshman Academy