1. 9th & 10th Grade Parent Night
Chattahoochee High School
September 17, 2015

2. Meet the CHS Admin Team! A - E Mrs. Debra Bryant F - L Mr. Garin Berry
Interim Principal Mr. Tim Corrigan
Assistant Principals are assigned to students based on the first letter of their last name. Counselors and Assistant Principals serve the same caseload of students and should be paired with your student for the duration of their high school career.
A - E Mrs. Debra Bryant F - L Mr. Garin Berry
M - R Mrs. Camille Christopher S - Z Mr. Chip Haines

3. Meet the Counseling Staff!
Elizabeth Chilson A-E
Julie Gracey *F-G
Allison Shuler H-L
Deborah Blount M-R
Tammy Jones S-Z
Haaris Quraishy Graduation Coach
Alicia McClung Social Worker
Rita Jensen Records Coordinator
Dana Cochran Professional Assistant
Rose Moro Cluster Nurse
Cynthia Butler Clinic Assistant
Wonna Kang Korean Bilingual Community Liaison
Solange Leonardo Spanish Bilingual Community Liaison
*Department Chair
Note that the administrative team is broken down by the same alphabet as the counselors
Transcript/records request go to Ms. Turner. You may also print a transcript using Home Access.

4. What Happens in the Counseling Office?
Individual Student Planning
Academic Planning; College/Career Planning; Problem Solving; Goal Setting; Recommendation Letters; Graduation Status Tracking; Transition Planning;
Classroom Guidance
Career Awareness; Postsecondary Planning; College Application Timeline; Signs of Suicide
Responsive Services
Individual & Small; Peer Mediation; Crisis Intervention; Consultation/Collaboration; Referrals to outside agencies
System Support
New student enrollments; Academic Placement & Scheduling; Special Programs (GHP, Honors Night, National Merit, Parent Nights, Nominated Scholarships, CHS Ambassadors, Graduation)

5. Stay Connected! Find us on Facebook and like our official page!
Follow us on
@HoochHappenings
Class of 2018 Edmodo code is 4fa8qq Class of 2019 Edmodo code is uxe76q
As always, you can locate information on the school website:
Every teacher has a blog with a current syllabus, weekly assignments, and other key information.

6. Edmodo Students obtain student code from their teacher
Parents obtain parent code from their student’s profile
Counseling Groups
Class of 2018: 4fa8qq
Class of 2019: uxe76q
Edmodo

7. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2018 & Class of 2019
English
4 credits
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
3 credits
Health/Personal Fitness
1 total credit
World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech
3 total credits
Electives
Foreign Language is no longer a requirement for graduation; however, almost all 4 year colleges will require at least 2 years of the same language
Semester-long class= 0.5 credits; Year-long class= 1.0 credit
**23 total credits required to graduate**

8. Career Technology Pathways
Architecture
Engineering
Auto Maintenance
Computer/Web Design/Programming
Graphic Design
Fashion Marketing
Marketing Management
Allied Health & Medicine
Sports Medicine
For course descriptions, please visit chattcougar.com.

9. Track your student’s graduation status!
A copy of this graduation status report is included at the back of your packet. This will allow you to keep up with your child’s graduation status from home.

10. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
9th Literature or 9th Literature H (1.0)
Algebra or Accelerated Algebra H (1.0)
Biology or Biology H (1.0)
American Government (one semester) (0.5)*
General Health (one semester) (0.5)
World Language (1.0)
Elective (1.0)
*designates AP Gov’t (1.0), an alternative
** Some 9th grade students were recommended for AP Gov’t by their Middle School teachers.

11. Typical 10th Grade Schedule
10th Literature or 10th Literature H (1.0)
Geometry or Accelerated Geom H (1.0)
Chemistry / Chemistry H / Physical Science (1.0)
World History or AP World History (1.0)
World Language (1.0)
Elective (1.0)

12. Typical 11th Grade Schedule
11th Lit / 11th Lit H / AP Language (1.0)
Algebra II or Accelerated Pre-Calc H (1.0)
3rd Science option (examples are Environmental Science, Physics, AP Chemistry) (1.0)
US History or AP US History (1.0)
World Language (1.0)
Elective (1.0)

13. Typical 12th Grade Schedule
World Lit & Multicultural Lit (0.5 credit each, 1.0 total) / AP Literature (1.0) / College English (2.0)
Advanced Math Decision Making / Pre-calculus / AP Statistics / AP Calculus AB / AP Calculus BC (all 1.0 each) or
GA Tech Distance Calculus (by application and GA Tech admission only) (2.0 total)
4th Science option (examples are AP Science, Astronomy, Human Anatomy H, Earth Systems) (1.0)
Economics (0.5)
Personal Fitness (0.5)
World Language or Elective (1.0)
Elective (1.0)

14. New Move On When Ready (MOWR) Dual-Credit Program
Move On When Ready Program (SB 132)
High school students may enroll in eligible participating postsecondary institutions while in 9th–12th grades
Earn dual credit
May take any course -Academic and CTAE courses from the MOWR course directory or…
May enroll in a Program (Associate Degree, Diploma or Technical Certificate of Credit)
New High School Graduation Option (SB 2)
Requirements include:
Students complete at least the following state required high school courses or their equivalent: two English, two math, two science, two social studies, and any required EOC tests; one health and PE course
Complete an associate degree, technical diploma or two certificates in one specific career pathway that lead to industry certification or license.
Awarded a high school diploma and college credential(s)

15. MOWR Eligibility
Students attending public or private high schools in Georgia.
9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students
No residency or citizenship requirement
Meet admissions requirements at postsecondary institution.
Must not have already received a high school diploma.

16. MOWR Funding and Cost
Students will receive a student-specific award amount to pay for tuition, mandatory fees and books.
In some cases, students may be charged for course-related fees, supplies, or equipment.
The postsecondary institution must provide the required textbooks for the approved MOWR courses. How the books are provided to the MOWR student is determined by the postsecondary institution.
Credit Hours paid for by MOWR are not counted toward the Attempted Hours or Combined Attempted Hours limit for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship at the postsecondary level
For more information and details about the new Move On When Ready dual-credit program may be found at or

17. Honors Points 9th Lit/Comp H 90 97 CCGPS Algebra 90 90 Biology H 90 97
Course Base Grade Grade on Transcript
9th Lit/Comp H
CCGPS Algebra
Biology H
American Gov’t
Intro to Art
Spanish
Total
Grade Average
*Must earn a 70 or above in an Honors or AP course to receive the 7 Honors points!

18. In middle school, grades are calculated using a system of averages.
Grading Policies
In middle school, grades are calculated using a system of averages.
Example th grade English Semester 1: (F) Semester 2: (B) *Yearly Ave: (C)
Student passes class for the year (earns 1 full credit)
In Fulton County, high school grades are not averaged… Each semester is independent.
Example th grade English Semester 1: (F) Semester 2: (B) *No Yearly Average
Student fails 1st semester; passes 2nd semester (earns ½ credit)

19. Roadblocks and Detours to Earning the Credits
Being absent and not making up work, tests, and quizzes
Not completing homework and projects
Not studying
Not seeking additional help
Poor time management
Zeroes

20. Promotion Seniors: 17.0 or more credits Juniors: 11.0 – 16.5 credits
Sophomores:
5.0 – 10.5 credits
Freshmen:
0 – 4.5 credits

21. What if a student failed a class?
Making Up Failed Courses
In schedule
Credit Recovery
Georgia Virtual School
Fulton Virtual School
Summer School
Each school year, students earn a maximum of 6 credits. This means if a student doesn’t earn at least 5 credits in 9th grade, he/she will be retained in a 9th grade homeroom next year. However, these students will still progress into other 10th grade classes. Failed classes must be made up at some point before graduation. Students need to see their counselor to sign up for night school, FVS, GVS, or summer school.

22. No Pass, No Play
To participate in sports, students must have passed FIVE classes the previous semester
Must be on track to graduate (Not retained in a lower grade)
Summer School does combine with Spring semester for Fall sports eligibility

23. GA Milestones! SAT! EOC! ACT! PSAT!
TESTING
GA Milestones! SAT!
EOC! ACT!
PSAT!

24. Common Assessments Six Weeks Dates September 22: Math
September 24: English
September 29: Social Studies and World Language
October 1: Science and Electives
Twelve Weeks Dates
November 3: Math
November 5: English
November 10: Social Studies and World Language
November 12: Science and Electives

25. GA Milestones Assessments
9th grade courses with EOC Tests
9th Grade Literature & Composition
Algebra
Biology
10th grade courses with EOC Tests
Geometry
Physical Science
Other courses with EOC Tests: 11th Am Lit/Comp, US History, Economics
***Students who take the courses listed above online or in Summer School must take the End of Course as well.

26. When to take the SAT/ACT
We typically recommend that students take the SAT and/or ACT for the first time in the Spring of the 11th grade (after they have reviewed their 11th grade PSAT results)
9th, 10th, and 11th grade students take the PSAT each October (this year: October 14th)
For now, sign up for the “SAT Question of the Day” at

28. Redesigned SAT Category Current SAT Redesigned SAT Components
1. Critical Reading 2. Writing 3. Mathematics 4. Essay
1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (language and writing & reading tests)
2. Math 3. Optional Essay
Scoring
Penalty for guessing
( per section)
No penalty for guessing
( per section)
Essay scored separately (2-8 for each trait)
Features
Emphasis on general reasoning skills
Emphasis on vocabulary, often in limited contexts
Includes a stronger focus on knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness & success
Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact

29. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships
Eligible students receive financial
assistance covering tuition and
HOPE-approved mandatory fees.
Qualifications:
Be a U.S. citizen and legal
resident of Georgia
Be a graduate of an eligible
high school

30. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships
GPAs are calculated by the GA Student Finance Commission
Final calculations are done after the student graduates from high school
ALL academic classes (English, math, science, social studies, and world language) are used for the calculation
Conversion:
Remove all honors points
Convert to 4.0 scale
90 – 100 = 4.0
80 – 89 = 3.0
70 – 79 = 2.0
0 – 69 = 0.0 (failing grades are included in calculation)
Add 0.5 to only AP courses (up to 4.0)
Divide by the total number of grades

31. HOPE/Zell Miller Rigor Requirements
Students in the graduating class of 2018 & beyond must pass at least 4 courses from the following list:
Advanced Math (ex. Advanced Algebra/Algebra 2 or higher)
Advanced Science (ex. Chemistry, Physics, or higher)
Advanced Foreign Language (ex. level 2 and above)
Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects
Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia (USG) Institution

32. HOPE Scholarship Must earn a 3.0 cumulative academic GPA
does not round up!
Beginning Fall 2011, the HOPE award will pay a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year. Recently, it has been about 87%.
Mandatory fees are covered, but institutional fees must be paid by the student/parent.
*HOPE Scholarship recipients must maintain a
3.0 GPA throughout college

33. Zell Miller Scholarship
(1) Graduate as the Valedictorian or Salutatorian OR
(2) Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school, AND either
Earn a 1200 combined score of Reading and Math on a single administration of the SAT, or
Earn a composite score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date.
*Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintain
a 3.3 GPA throughout college.
*If a student’s GPA falls below a 3.3, they remain eligible for the HOPE Scholarship if their GPA is above a 3.0.

34. What are colleges looking for?
3 Major Factors
Academic GPA
Rigor of courses taken (difficulty level)
Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)
Other Factors
Extracurricular Activities
College Application Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Interviews/portfolios

35. Freshman/Sophomore Year
Establish goals for each school year
Join clubs and volunteer for activities related to interests
Research career and post-secondary options related to your interests and your strengths
Take the PSAT to practice for the SAT and review scores for areas of improvement
Keep grades up and take challenging, yet appropriate courses
Start/update your resume highlighting your academic achievements, awards, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special skills, and talents
Explore summer activities related to career goals
Remember to stay balanced

36. College & Career Center
Our Redesigned
College & Career Center
Before
After!

37. What is Available in the College & Career Center?
College rep visits
Seminars
Scholarship lists
Summer opportunities
College & career information
SAT/ACT preparation and information
Computers to research colleges, careers, and scholarships online

38. HOME ACCESS CENTER
Home Access Center is a web-based home-to-school collaboration resource that allows parents/guardians to examine up-to-date information on their child’s grades, attendance, discipline, unofficial transcripts, and more through a secure online link to school records.
You will use the same login and password for the Home Access Center each year as long as you have at least one child active in Fulton County Schools
Parents/Guardians can pick up log-in and password information by a showing photo ID in the main office. Home Access Center can be found at -> Parents -> Home Access Center

39. Any Questions?