Transcript JOHNS CREEK

Rising 9th Grade
Class of 2019
Georgia School of Excellence
High School 101
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7 period day – 6 classes and 1 period for lunch/homeroom
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School begins at 8:20 and ends at 3:30
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56 minute class periods with 6 minutes in b/w classes
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Progress Report every 6 weeks
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Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester
 Yearlong Course = 1.0 credits
 One Semester Course = .5 credits
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Grading Scale:
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
 7 additional points are added to a final grade higher than 70 in
approved Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses
High School 101-Grading
In Middle School grades
are calculated using the
system of averages.
In High School grades are
not averaged… Each
semester is independent.
• Example
8th grade English
*Semester 1- 60
*Semester 2-80
*Yearly average-70
• Example
9th grade English
*Semester 1- 60
*Semester 2- 80
*No yearly average
• (student passes class)
• (student fails 1st
semester)
High School 101
High School Credits from Middle School
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Students can earn HS credits for math and/or world
languages: 7th and 8th grade world language equals 1.0
high school credit.
 Students/Parents may choose to accept or deny the
credit and retake the course in high school.*
 High school credits earned in middle school are not
included in HOPE Scholarship GPA calculations
* More information will come from the Middle School at the end of the school year.
High School 101
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Balance
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Pitfalls
 Failure to communicate with teachers
 Inability to grasp the impact of zero’s
 Organizational Skills
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Positives
 Involvement
 New Experiences
 Maturity
Graduation Requirements
CLASS of 2019: 23 Credits Required
 English – 4 credits
 Math – 4 credits
 Science – 4 credits
 Social Studies – 3 credits
 CTE/World Language/Fine Arts* – 3 credits
*Note: 2 or 3 years of World Language credits may be
required for college admission
Health/Personal Fitness – 1 credit (each .5)
 Electives – 4 credits
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Instructional Levels
Coursework
• Regular/On Level
• Honors
• Advanced Placement
(AP)Balance
Balance
 Utilize current teachers (8th) to help make the best
academic placement choices - but, remember, balance!
 Make choices and stay with them
My Four Year English Plan
English
4 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
9th lit/comp
10th lit/comp
11th American
lit/comp
World lit/
Multicultural lit
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
10th lit/comp Honors
11th American
lit/comp Honors
World lit/
Multicultural lit
or
College English
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
10th lit/comp Honors
AP Lang
AP Lit
Or
College English
English 9th lit/comp Honors
4 Units
Freshman Year
English 9th lit/comp Honors
4 Units
My Four Year Math Plan
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CCGPS Analytic
Geometry
CCGPS Advanced
Algebra
CCGPS Pre-Calculus
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CCGPS Accelerated
Pre-Calculus Honors
Honors
CCGPS Accelerated
Analytic Geometry
Honors
AP Calculus AB or BC
Or
AP Statistics
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CCGPS Accelerated
Pre-Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB or BC
Multivariable
Calculus
GA Tech Distance
Learning
Math CCGPS Coordinate
Algebra
4 Units
Freshman Year
Math CCGPS Accelerated
4 Units Coordinate Algebra
Math CCGPS Accelerated
4 Units Analytic Geometry
Honors
My Four Year Science Plan
Science
4 Units
Science
4 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Biology
Physical Science
Or
Chemistry
Science Elective
Or
Physics
Science Elective
Or
Physics
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Or
Chemistry Honors
AP Science
Or
Physics
AP Science
Or
Physics
SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth Systems
Environmental Science
Honors Human Anatomy
Forensics
AP SCIENCE ELECTIVES
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
My Four Year Social Studies Plan
Social
Studies
3 Units
Social
Studies
3 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
American
Government
1 semester (.5)
World History
US History
Economics
1 semester
(.5)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
AP Government
Year (1.0)
AP World History
AP US History
AP Economics
Year (1.0)
AP SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
AP Government US (.5)
AP Government Comparative (.5)
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP Microeconomics (.5)
AP Macroeconomics (.5)
My Four Year World Language Plan
3 Units
3 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Level 2
Or
Level 2 Honors
Level 3
Or
Level 3 Honors
Level 4
Or
Level 4 Honors
AP Spanish
AP French
AP Latin
World Language, Fine Art or Career Tech 3 Units required for
graduation
Note: 2 or 3 years of World Language credits may be required for
college admission
Four Languages offered – Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish
Honors Courses available in level 2 and higher
Fine Arts
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Art
Drama
Music Opportunities
BAND
CHORUS
ORCHESTRA
•Jazz Band 1
•Beginning Women’s
•Fall Marching Band
•Percussion
Chorus
•Intermediate Mixed
Chorus
•Advanced Women’s
Chorus
•Advanced Mixed
Chorus
•Concert Strings
•Sinfonietta
•Camerata
Ensemble
•Color Guard
•Symphonic Band
•Wind Ensemble
*AP Music Theory
•Chamber Orchestra
Art Opportunities
 Introduction to Art (prerequisite)
 Design Fundamentals (prerequisite)
 Drawing & Painting
 Sculpture
 Ceramics
 Photography
 Art History
 AP 2D Design
 AP 3D Design
 AP Drawing Portfolio
English Elective Opportunities
 Fundamentals
 Acting
of Theatre
1&2
 Musical Theater
 Speech & Forensics (Debate)
 Yearbook – The Current
 Newspaper – The Speculator
 Literary Magazine – Chrysalis
Physical Education Electives
General PE
 Rec Games
 Outdoor Education
 Body Sculpting
 Weight Training
 Personal Fitness*
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*Required for Graduation
CTAE Opportunities at CHS
Interactive Media – Web Design
 Financial Management - Accounting
 Business
 Marketing & Fashion Marketing
 Architecture
 Engineering and Technology
 Graphic Design
 Therapeutic Services – Healthcare Science
 Transportation Logistical Support - Automotive
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Sample Schedule
1.
9th Lit./Comp
2.
Biology
3.
CCGPS Accelerated Coordinate
Algebra H
4.
French I
5.
Homeroom/Lunch
6.
Health/American Government
7.
Elective
Academic Assistance
Teacher Help Sessions
 Tutoring Center
 Recovery
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Talk to your Parents/Guardians, Teachers,
Counselor, and Administrator! We are
here to support you!
Counseling Services
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Individual Counseling
Short-Term Crisis Intervention
Post-Secondary Educational Planning
Career Planning
Scheduling & Graduation Status
Classroom Guidance
Peer Mediation
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
School Social Worker
College & Career Center Resources
Closing Thoughts
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Students are responsible for the
information in the student handbook.
Students must be in class on time.
Students may carry a backpack in school.
All students stay on campus for lunch.
There is a dress code.
Freshmen are eligible to try out for sports.
Teachers have high expectations.
Students will make new friends.
Keys to Being Successful at CHS
Choose realistic and balanced schedule
Have a plan of attack (GOALS)
Push yourself to be the best
Stay involved or get involved
Understand you have a VOICE
Class of 2019 – Go Cougars!!