1. HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSES
TEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
on the path to
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL

2. COURSES Physical Science Spanish I French I
Honors Accelerated GSE Algebra/Geometry
GSE Honors Algebra I
Physical Science
Spanish I
French I
Introduction to Business & Technology
Beginning Band I
Beginning Chorus I
1 Carnegie Unit each
Two semesters = 1 full unit of HS credit

3. Attendance Policy
“Any students having more than (6) excused, approved, or unexcused absences in a semester per high school course will receive no credit for the class unless a waiver is granted by the Attendance Committee.” Middle schools will, after the seventh absence, convene a waiver hearing to either grant, hold or deny credit.

4. ASSESSMENT
Accelerated GSE A/G, GSE Honors Algebra and Physical Science – Milestones EOC
EOC 2nd semester
Spanish I – SLO at end of 2nd semester
French I – SLO at end of 2nd semester
Midterm Exam will be 20% of 1st semester grade
Math and Science Milestones – Exemption for 8th Grade Georgia Milestone EOG

5. Accelerated GSE Algebra/Geometry (Honors)
Full year of Coordinate Algebra and half a year of Analytic Geometry
1 hour of homework, 3-4 times a week
Units of study:
Quantities & Expressions
Quadratics Functions
Exponential Functions
Transformations
Similarity, Congruence, and Proof
Trigonometry

6. Accelerated GSE Algebra/Geometry (Honors)
9th Grade: Honors Accelerated Geometry/Advanced Algebra
10th Grade: AP Statistics
11th Grade: Honors Pre-Calculus
12th Grade: AP Calculus

7. GSE Honors Algebra I
1 hour of homework, 3-4 times a week (may include homework over the weekend)
Course incorporates Math 8 concepts within the Coordinate Algebra concepts
Units of Study
Transformations
Exponents
Equations
Functions (2 units)
Statistics
GSE Honors Algebra 1

8. GSE Honors Algebra I 9th Grade: Honors Analytic Geometry
10th Grade: Honors Advanced Algebra
11th Grade: Honors Pre-Calculus
OR AP Statistics
12th Grade: AP Calculus
OR Honors Pre-Calculus

9. Physical Science Units: Nature of Matter
Energy Forms and Transformations
Force, mass and motions: Relationships
Waves: Sounds, light and electromagnetic radiation
Gravity, electricity, magnetism
Chemistry in Motion

10. Physical Science
Must participate in Social Studies or Science Fair Successful completion = Advanced Science Courses in High School Focus of this course is an in depth study into physics, formulas and chemistry: - Periodic Table - Chemical Equations - Formulas

11. Spanish I •Content includes
Language: grammar, vocabulary, and conversational phrases.
Culture: history, traditions, geography, etc.
• Students can take Spanish II or Honors Spanish II in 9th Grade.
•Online textbook

12. French I •Content includes
Language: grammar, vocabulary, and conversational phrases.
Culture: history, traditions, geography, etc.
• Students can take French II or Honors French II in 9th Grade.

13. Study is the key
Studying and practicing are key to learning a world language.
Students should check the Aspen page every evening to see what tasks they need to complete.

14. Introduction to Business & Technology
IBT is the foundational (Level I) course for the Business & Technology Career Pathway.
Level II course is Business & Technology
Level III course is Business Communications.
Students who complete 3 courses in a pathway are recognized for Pathway Completion upon graduation.
Completion of each course prepares students to test to earn Microsoft Certifications.

15. Introduction to Business & Technology
Standards include:
- employability skills - management - marketing
- entrepreneurship - finance risk management
- business law communications skills
- applying technology skills
- a mastery of Microsoft Word
CTAE courses prepare students to be
College and Career READY

16. Beginning Band 1
Beginning Band 1 has greater daily rigor and requires higher level fine motor skills. Students will perform in front of the class on a more frequent basis. There will also be extra at home practice time required.
By the end of the course students will have completed the following:
* Successfully perform additional major scales with accuracy and clarity
* Successfully perform a chromatic scale with high school level ranges
* Successfully display extended range on his/her instrument
* Successfully perform a solo of high school difficulty in front of the class
* Attend extra marching and maneuvering sessions
* Demonstrate correct posture and marching technique while playing

17. Beginning Chorus I
Beginning Chorus I requires higher student expectations than the MS Advanced Chorus class. Including a greater focus on vocal music, sight reading and advanced music theory.
Students are required to audition for the GMEA Middle School All State Chorus!
By the end of the course students will know and/or perform the following:
Major, minor and chromatic scales a cappella
Identify all 15 key signatures
Perform an art song for their assigned voice part
Recognize/identify major and minor mode

18. “THE SCOOP” HS courses have more rigor! MUST have strong work ethic!
May require 2 days work in 1 day!
Need “whatever-it-takes” mindset!
Must balance with other courses!
No excuses…balance with outside activities!
Expect homework nightly!
High behavioral expectations!

19. DECISIONS? 8th Grade courses DO NOT count toward HOPE GPA.
8th Grade courses DO count towards overall high school GPA and class rank.
May not opt in or out of credit at end of course and may not retake in HS once credit is earned.
Transcripts will be established upon entry into 9th grade
Parent letter due by August 11, 2015.
Decision Day - October 20, 2015 (no dropping HS after this date). Parents of students below 85% will be contacted regarding course placement.
GA College 411
For more information, contact Adina Walker, 8th grade counselor.
Colleges look at the overall high school GPA – core GPA is math, science, social studies, foreign language, English lit
GA College 411 and look in the Move On When Ready