1. The Heritage Upper School Orientation 2003

2. Mission Statement Mens, Corpus, Spiritus, Sodalitas Mind, Body, Spirit, Camaraderie The mission of the Heritage School is to develop the mind in preparation for college and later life, to develop the body through competition and teamwork, to develop the spirit through self-awareness and growth, and to develop camaraderie through shared experience.

3. College Prep Curriculum The Heritage School is a college preparatory school. That is our mission, and we believe we are fulfilling that goal as evidenced by the list of colleges to which Heritage graduates have been accepted.

4. Graduation Requirements A minimum of 23 units earned in grades 9-12 are required for graduation. All Upper School Students are expected to complete at least 6 courses per year.

5. Graduation Requirements

6. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses These are courses designed to be taught as college level courses. In May, nation-wide exams are given. Most colleges accept satisfactory grades (3,4, or 5) on the exam as credit courses. The Pre-requisites for AP courses are found in the Student Handbook, pages 9&10.

7. AP Courses Offered AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP English AP Environmental Sc AP French AP European History AP Spanish AP US History AP Art

8. State Physical Education Guidelines All high school students in Georgia are required to take one semester of fitness and one semester of health. Part of this course includes the ADAP Test (Alcohol, Drug Awareness Program) which is necessary for securing a driver’s license in Georgia. Students are given a card at the completion of the course.

9. Transcripts Registrar - Susan Dieckmann Grades from ninth grade are entered on the permanent transcript The Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) begins in ninth grade These grades are used to qualify for the following: HOPE Scholarship College Admissions Valedictorian and other Honors Graduating with Honors

10. Failures A course that is failed must be retaken the following year or taken in an approved summer school. The failing grade remains on the transcript.

11. Grading Scale

12. Communication The school and the teachers use several vehicles to keep parents informed. Update The Web Page Handbook Phone Directory E-mail Phone calls home Academic Alerts Report Cards

13. Heritage Technology Heritage home page Teacher web sites On-line syllabi Teacher e-mail Student e-mail Code of Ethics varsitybooks.com

14. Testing

15. Counseling - Dr. Sandy Thames New Student Transition Study Lab Follow-up to Academic Alerts Medication Available to individual students and groups as needed

16. College Advisor - Heather Click College Preparatory curriculum expectations Resources Exploration, Selection, Admission College Bound Programs

17. Advisor/Advisee System Academic guidance Support Contact for parents Student advocate Conferences

18. Athletics Athletic Director - Simone DuPree The Heritage School is a member of the Georgia Independent School Association. The Heritage School is a member of Region 4AA and competes against other independent schools in the area.

19. Athletic Programs

20. GISA Rules Athletic Eligibility All students must pass five academic courses the preceding semester. All students must have a current physical on file with the AD.

21. Clubs & Activities Key ClubGina Watkiss Outing ClubFrank Marchman French ClubAlice Browning Spanish ClubPaulina Aber Natl Honor SocietyDarrell Comfort SGADorothy Rich & David Boyd Honor Council Jeff Stuart Heritage SingersMarian Steed

22. Daily Schedule

23. Community Time Each day all upper school students meet together in the SLC. The meeting is conducted by the President of the SGA. We recognize achievements, make announcements, and share ideas. These meetings keep us informed and bring us together as a community.

24. Excel (XL) XL is a period each day, following Community Time, when students have the opportunity to meet with teachers for extra help, or to make up work, or just time to talk. It is perfect for continuing labs, or completing projects. Ninth graders will be assigned to a study hall. However, they are able to do all of the above after checking in with their teacher. At certain times faculty members may offer mini classes in areas of interest to students.

25. Interim October 28-31 Ninth Grade –Skidaway (Marine Biology) – Gina Watkiss Sophomores - Service experience -Dorothy Rich, and Alice Browning Juniors - College trip - Heather Click Seniors - Trip to St. Mary’s/Cumberland - Glenda Davis and Tracey Littlefield

26. Freedom and Responsibility XL Free Period Lunch Driving Senior Privileges

27. Absences & Morning Tardies If a student will be absent or tardy for any reason, please call before 8:30. In the event that a student must be absent for an extended period for reasons other than illness, please inform the Registrar in advance. The Registrar calls the home of every student who is not at school by 8:30. Excessive tardies at the end of each quarter will result in a Saturday workday and /or loss of Sr. privileges.

28. Upper School Dress Code Collared dress, polo, mock or turtleneck shirts Shirts tucked in Dress pants or mid- thigh length shorts Sandals, dress shoes or athletic shoes Sleeveless tops or blouses No T-shirts, short or long sleeved Shorts must be appropriate length No tank tops or shirts that reveal undergarments No sweatshirts other than Heritage sweatshirts

29. Questions? Academic Activities Athletics

30. Open House September 4, 2003 SLC 7:00pm Grades 7-12

31. Tours will be available for anyone who would like to see the campus. Thank you for your time.