1. South Forsyth High School We Are… South Forsyth Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire February 13, 2013 War Eagles

2. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School SFHS Administration Jeff Cheney, Principal Extension 100117 jcheney@forsyth.k12.ga.us Brandi Cannizzaro, Assistant Principal Grades 11-12 Extension 100109 bcannizzaro@forsyth.k12.ga.us James Parrish, Assistant Principal Grade 10 Extension 101107 jparrish@forsyth.k12.ga.us Laura Wilson, Assistant Principal Freshman Academy Extension 101132 lawilson@forsyth.k12.ga.us

3. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Professional School Counseling Staff Sharon McWhorterEdward Fernandez Department ChairSenior Counselor (770) 781-2264 ext. 101118(770) 781-2264, ext. 100450 smcwhorter@forsyth.k12.ga.usefernandez@forsyth.k12.ga.us Jennifer GibbsDallas LeDuff Freshman Academy CounselorGraduation Coach (770) 781-2264 ext. 101113(770) 781-2264, ext. 100452 jgibbs@forsyth.k12.ga.usdleduff@forsyth.k12.ga.us Michele VargasBessy Thomas Sophomore CounselorAdministrative Assistant (770) 781-2264 ext. 101116(770) 781-2264, ext. 100442 mvargas@forsyth.k12.ga.usbthomas@forsyth.k12.ga.us Stacye FickleVictoria Horak Junior CounselorRegistrar (770) 781-2264, ext. 100444 (770) 781-2264, ext. 100107 sfickle@forsyth.k12.ga.usvhorak@forsyth.k12.ga.us

4. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Connecting... Here To There Develop Your Learning Goals Prepare For Graduation & Course Requirements Identify Academic Supports & Resources Know Your Academic & Career Pathway Options Prepare for College and Career Challenges Implement Goals Through Course Registration 2013-2014

5. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School What Are Your Learning Goals?

6. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Classes of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Graduation Requirements English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits CTAE / Fine Arts / Foreign Language 3 credits Health / Pers. Fitness 1 credit Electives 4 credits TOTAL TO GRADUATE23 credits

7. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Grading Scale / Quality Points On-Level Honors Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) A (90 – 100) = 4.0A (90 – 100) = 5.0 B (80 – 89) = 3.0B (80 – 89) = 4.0 C (70 – 79) = 2.0C (70 – 79) = 3.0

8. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Academic Assistance IF – Instructional Focus Help Sessions Academic Progress Monitoring Teacher Extra Help Sessions Peer Tutoring Saturday Academy Thursday Tutoring SFHS Academic Assistance Link

9. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships HOPEZell Miller 3.0 Core GPA (English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language) 3.7 Core GPA English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language) Partially pays for USG Public Colleges determined by HOPE Factor Rate Minimum of 1200 SAT (CR and MA) in one administration or 26 Composite ACT For more information, visit http://www.gacollege411.org http://www.gacollege411.org

10. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Grading, Credit, and Your Transcript  Final Grades and Units of Credit are posted to the student’s transcript at the conclusion of the course.  Year-long course = 1.0 credit  Half-year course = 0.5 credit  EOCT is 20% of course grade  EOCT courses are 9 th Lit/Comp, American Lit., Coordinate Alg., Analytic Geom., Biology, Physical Science, US History, and Economics

11. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School High School Assessments  EOCT (Grades 9-12)  GHSWT (Grade 11)  PSAT (Grades 9, 10, & 11)  SAT and ACT (Grades 11 & 12 for college/university admissions) Please see SFHS Counseling / SFHS Winter / Spring Testing Schedule and www.SAT.CollegeBoard.org for testing and registration datesSFHS Winter / Spring Testing Schedule www.SAT.CollegeBoard.org  ASSET or COMPASS (Grade12 for technical colleges) ASSET or COMPASS  Click here for SFHS Assessment Webpage Click here for SFHS Assessment Webpage

12. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Building A Schedule  Teachers recommend core academic classes (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) and enter recommendations into Infinite Campus (IC);  Students / Parents choose electives and enter choices through parent / student portal located on the SFHS Home PageSFHS Home Page

13. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School What are electives?  Electives are courses not specifically listed as required for graduation. Students can earn 4 or more elective units for graduation, but course choices are up to the individual student.  SFHS has elective course offerings in the following areas: *Visual Arts*Physical Education *Band*Technical / Career *Journalism*Theater *World Language

14. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Elective Pathways...Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine Arts PathwayRequirements for Pathway Advanced Academic Pathway— Language Arts, Math, Science At least four courses required for graduation in the content area AND at least one of the four courses must be AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment in the academic content area Advanced Academic Pathway— Social Studies At least three units required for graduation in the content area AND at least one of the three units must be AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment in Social Studies World Language Pathway At least two units in the same World Language PLUS at least one unit reflecting AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment (reflecting a third course at the college level) in the same World Language Fine Arts Pathway At least 3 courses from any one of the following areas: Visual Arts, Theater, Music, or Journalism.

15. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Elective Pathways... Technical & Career PathwaysCourses Business—Computer Science Computing in the Modern World, Beginning Programming, *Intermediate Programming Culinary Arts Intro to Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts I, *Culinary Arts II Engineering Foundations of Engineering, Engineering Concepts, *Engineering Applications Fashion Marketing Marketing Principles, Fashion Marketing, *Advanced Fashion Marketing Sales Marketing/Management Marketing Principles, Advanced Marketing, *Entrepreneur: Building a Business Sports Marketing Marketing Principles, Intro to Sports and Entertainment Marketing, *Advanced Sports and Entertainment Marketing

16. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School New Pathways for SFHS PathwayCourses Teaching As A Profession 1 st Course—Examining the Teaching Profession In succeeding years, other pathway courses will include.... Contemporary Issues in Education Teaching As A Profession Internship Manufacturing (Sponsored by the Siemens Corporation) 1 st Course—Foundations of Manufacturing and Materials In succeeding years, other pathway courses will include.... Robotics and Automated Systems Productive Enterprises In 2013-2014 SFHS is making plans for two new pathways to be phased in, beginning with rising 10 th grade students.

17. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Pathway Awards  To earn a pathway award, students must complete a series of courses authorized by the Georgia DOE as a pathway.  Awards include Seal of Completion, Seal of Distinction, and Pathway Scholar Medallion  Click on CTAE page and click on Pathway Credentialing for more informationCTAE

18. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Course Registration Schedule Date Event Wed., Feb. 20 *Registration Advisement for students in grades 9-11 *Parent Portal opens for selecting elective courses *Academic and Elective Fair during Instructional Focus (IF) Wed., Feb. 27 (Instructional Focus) IB Question & Answer Information Session Thurs., Feb. 28 Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting Fri., March 8 Parent Portal closes for registration Fri., March 8 IE2 Contracts due for Seniors Wed., March 27 Students receive Final Course Verification Forms Fri., April 12 Course Waiver Deadline –4 PM

19. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School University System of Georgia Two and Four-Year Colleges Carnegie Unit RequirementIn Specific Subject Areas 4 Carnegie Units EnglishLiterature (9 th, American, and 2 Additional English units) integrated with grammar, usage, and advanced composition skills 4 Carnegie Units MathematicsMathematics I/Coordinate Algebra, Mathematics II/Analytic Geometry, and two additional units 4 Carnegie Units ScienceOne unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems or Environmental science, and a fourth science 3 Carnegie Units Social ScienceMust include one unit focusing on US Studies, half unit Economics, half unit Am. Gov. and one unit focusing on World Studies 2 Carnegie Units World LanguageMust be two units of the same language

20. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School USG Colleges– Fall 2012 Admitted Freshman Profile UniversityMid 50% GPA Mid 50% SAT Mid 50% ACT UGA3.74 - 4.041770 - 205027 - 31 Georgia Tech 3.77 – 4.081960 - 216028 – 32 GCSU3.25-3.711090-121023-26 Georgia State 3.12-3.491000-118021-25 UNG3.63112225

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22. South Forsyth High School Earning College Credit in High School  Earn college-level credit at SFHS –Advanced Placement (AP®) –International Baccalaureate (IB)  Attend a local college –Dual Academic Credit (ACCEL) –Move On When Ready (MOWR) –Dual Technical Credit (HOPE Grant) –Joint enrollment  Attend a high school/college-sponsored program –Advanced Academy (University of West Georgia) –Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics, Engineering and Science (GAMES—Middle Georgia College)

23. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment Programs Offered 2013-2014 Forsyth CampusDawson Campus Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Cosmetology (Shampoo Tech) Child DevelopmentWelding Interior Design Criminal Justice Design and Media Production **See your Counselor for more information

24. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Preparing for Course Registration During Instructional Focus on Feb. 20 th, students will receive:  Registration letter outlining scheduling procedures  Course selection sheets (color-coded by rising grade level & school specific)‏  SFHS Rising 10th graders- BLUE  SFHS Rising 11th graders- PURPLE  SFHS Rising 12th graders- PINK  Teachers' recommendations for core classes-  Graduation Requirements  Directions for viewing teacher recommendations on Parent Portal  Directions for the waiver-process  Directions for signing-up for additional academics and electives on Parent Portal from home  All forms can be found on the Counseling WebsiteCounseling Website

25. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School High School Course Guide The 2013-2014 High School Course Guide represents the vital information necessary to enable each student to make sound academic decisions.High School Course Guide  Course descriptions  Course sequences  Prerequisites  Pathways

26. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Online Registration of Elective Classes Go to http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs and click on the Parent Portal link under Quick links.http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs

27. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Online Registration of Elective Classes  If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please obtain an Activation Key from SFHS—Mrs. Coleman in West Hall Main Office, Mrs. Thomas in West Hall Counseling Office, or Ms. Willis in East Hall Office;  You will be given directions on setting up your Parent Portal account after obtaining your Activation Key;  Directions for online registration and Parent Portal accounts will also be given to your student on February 20 th during Instructional Focus.

28. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Online Registration of Elective Classes 1 2 13-14 3 4 5 6 7

29. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Online Registration of Elective Classes  All students must have a total of 7 courses for the year. Please select the number of electives needed to complete your student’s schedule and choose 5 alternate electives;  After you have made your selection, please print a copy for your records.

30. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School A Word About Teacher Approval for Selected Classes Some classes require prior approval or an audition with the teachers listed below:  Work Based Learning (WBL)Katie Pniewski (Room 239) Office Aide  WBL MarketingDebra Moore (Room 242)  WBL Culinary ArtsDawn Martin (Room 196)‏  WBL EngineeringNick Crowder (Room 183)  BandPaul Clark (Room 445)  ChorusKirk Grizzle (PAC)  Journalism (Newspaper)Erin Powell (Room 406)  Journalism (Yearbook)Erin Powell (Room 406)  Dramatic ArtsKirk Grizzle (PAC)

31. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Check Out These Resources SFHS Here There College and Career Virtual Center http://heretothere.southforsythhs.org/ Forsyth County Schools College and Career Readiness Guide http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/33713 SFHS Home Page http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs SFHS Counseling Page http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/3219 Forsyth County Schools Home Page http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us

32. We Are… South Forsyth South Forsyth High School Stay Connected to SFHS / SouthForsythHS Connect via Text! Text @SFHSConnect to 23559