Transcript 8th grade parent night class of 2020

WELCOME TO W-BHS!
Home of the Bulldoggs!
Class of 2020
Parents and Guardians
Important People to Know
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Dr. Al Darby – Principal
Ms. Barbara Smith – Assistant Principal
Mr. Craig Martin – Assistant Principal
Mr. Robert McFerrin – Athletic Director/ Assistant
Principal
• Lauren Wilson – 9th grade counselor/ 504 plans
• Katie Van Rooyen – Special Education Director
• Patty Jo McCain – RTI coordinator
Freshman Goals
• Attend classes each day.
• Missing classes can mean make-up work and falling behind
your peers.
• Earn all 8 credits.
• If you go to the 10th grade behind on credits you risk falling
behind. You may have to retake the classes that you failed.
• Get Involved
• We want all students to get involved. Students can attend
sporting events, join clubs or play sports. There is something
for everyone to get involved with at WBHS
Graduation Requirements
• 28 credits (each course equals 1 credit)
• 4 Language Arts
• 4 Math
• 4 Science
• 4 Social Studies
• 3 courses in one pathway
• 1 Health and P.E. course
• JROTC I –III can serve as a replacement
• 8 other electives
• Modern Language is NOT a Barrow county requirement however, if
your student wants to attend a 4 year college, then 2 courses of the
SAME language is required for college acceptance (ex Spanish I and
Spanish II).
Graduation Requirements
• Diploma with Highest Distinction (32 credits)
• This student has passed all courses throughout their high school
career.
• They will receive a diploma seal and cord
• Diploma with Distinction (28 credits)
• This student has passed all academic and pathway courses and 8
elective courses
• They will receive a diploma seal
• Standard Diploma (24 credits)
• This student has passed all academic and pathway courses and 4
elective courses
• This student has been involved in in the SST/ RTI/ IEP process
• This is a small percentage of students with the primary goal of
getting back on the 28 credit track.
Scheduling–Freshman Academy
• 1a Period – Academic; 50 minutes; Full-Year Long
• 1b Period – Academic; 50 minutes; Full-Year Long
• 2a Period – Academic; 50 minutes; Full-Year Long
• 2b Period – Academic; 50 minutes; Full-Year Long
• ADVISEMENT/SIMS Travel
• 3 Period – Elective; 90 minutes; Semester Long; LUNCH
• 4 Period – Elective; 90 minutes; Semester Long
• Tuesday’s student will have an A-Day – Entire first half of school with
1a & 2a
• Wednesday’s students will have a B-Day – Entire first half of school
with 1b & 2b
Credits
• Each class you take in high school is worth 1 CREDIT
• Credits
• A minimum of 28 credits are required to receive a high
school diploma.
• A credit is the unit earned for any class with a grade of 70 and
above.
• Credits are awarded at the end of each semester. There are
2 semesters per school year.
• Earning 6 credits during your freshman year will give you
10th grade status.
Upcoming Events
• January 19th – SIMS open house (see next slide)
• January 20th – Elective open house at WBHS from 4 – 6pm
• This is drop in style event for incoming 9th graders to see all the
pathways available. You will be able to speak with the individual
teachers and ask questions. We will have current students available for
tours and to get direct you to the different classrooms.
• January 21st and 22nd – Each school will come during the day to
take a tour of the school.
• January 25th – February 19th – High School Registration
• February 23rd – Course Selection Preview Night from 4 – 7pm at
WBHS
Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology
985 Austin Road
Winder, Georgia 30680
Phone: 770-867-7467
OPEN HOUSE AND PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Tuesday, January 19, 2015
Meet the instructors, and learn about the Sims Academy programs.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meet the C.E.O./principal to learn about registration.
6:00 p.m.
Visit http://www.simsacademyit.org/ for more information about the
academy.
Registration Process
• Beginning January 25th
• 8th grade teachers will begin making recommendations for students
academic courses. The teachers have guidelines which helps them
place students in the appropriate level course.
• Teachers will also meet with each student to select their elective
choices. For this each student will choose:
• Either PE/ Health or JROTC
• 3 electives that are their top choices
• 5 elective alternates
• Students are NOT allowed to register for Culinary Arts or Weight
Training.
• Please encourage your student to pick electives that interest them,
not their friends.
• Also, it is VERY LIKELY that students will get some of their
alternate choices. They need to chose their electives carefully!
Course Selection Night
• February 23rd from 4- 7pm at WBHS
• This will be a time for all parents to come and review their student’s
course selection.
• Parents and students will be allowed to change their requests
including academic recommendations.
Academic Courses
Social Studies
World History or
Honors World History or
AP World History
Math
Foundations of Algebra or
Algebra I with support or
Algebra I or
Honors Algebra I or
Geometry or
Honors Geometry
Science
Physical Science or
Honors Biology
English
9 Lit or
Honors 9 Lit
WBHS 9th Grade Honors
• Honors Placement
• Gifted or 85th Percentile ITBS Reading
• 90 (A) avg. in academic subjects
• Honors Difference
• More rigorous instruction/prep for traditional 4-yr. college
• More work and/or reading out of class
• Summer assignments
9th Grade Honors Courses
• Honors 9th Grade Literature
• Cheryl Sauls
• Honors World History/ AP World History
• Jordan Najafi or Vonda Woodall
• Honors Algebra I
• Nicole Forrester
• Honors Biology
• David Rows
Thinking about an honors course?
• Here are some important things to remember:
• Social Studies
• document based question essays as well as timed tests in preparation
for advanced placement U.S. History.
• more in-depth critical thinking and writing, as well as looking at current
events through different historical perspectives sometimes different to
our own cultures.
• Math
• Honors Mathematics courses are intended to be more challenging than
standard courses and provide multiple opportunities for students to take
greater responsibility for their learning. Honors Math courses are
distinguished by a difference in the quality of the work expected rather
than merely by the quantity of the work required. Honors Algebra I is
designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of
interest and achievement in mathematics. Students will be expected to
have a strong work ethic and a mastery of skills from the 6th, 7th and 8th
grade.
Which courses have a Milestone?
9th grade
Physical
Science
-ORHonors
Biology
10th grade
Biology
Algebra I
Geometry
9th grade
Literature
U.S. History
11th grade
American
Literature
12th grade
Economics
New
Move On When Ready Dual-Credit Program
for Georgia High School Students
Move On When Ready - Educating Georgia’s Future through Dual Credit
Move On When Ready (MOWR) allows high school students to earn high school course credits while taking college
courses. Georgia’s Move On When Ready dual-credit program is available to any Georgia student in grades 9-12
enrolled in a public school, private school, or home-study program operated pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-690 in Georgia.
Move on When Ready Facts
•The new Move On When Ready dual-credit program provides assistance for postsecondary tuition, mandatory fees, and
books.
•In some cases, students may be charged or be expected to purchase course-related fees, supplies, or equipment.
•Eligible students may participate part-time or full-time at multiple postsecondary institutions, but applications for Move
On When Ready must be completed every term (semester or quarter).
•Move on When Ready program summer eligibility will begin in summer 2016.
•College courses must be selected from the approved Move On When Ready Course Directory.
•The Move On When Ready dual-credit program will pay a maximum of 15 semester hours or 12 quarter hours per
student and per postsecondary institution.
•Once all high school graduation or home-study requirements are met, students are no longer eligible to participate in the
Move On When Ready dual-credit program.
For More Information about MOWR
Ms. Liz Long
Ms. Sherri Perry
Career Center Coordinator
Winder-Barrow High School
MOWR Coordinator
Barrow County School System
770-867-4519
678-219-3303
[email protected]
[email protected]
Transition Career Partnerships, Move On When
Ready, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit
https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/TransitionCareer-Partnerships.aspx
8th Grade MOWR Flyer
https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Documents/DualCredit-Parent-Flyer.pdf
HOPE Scholarship Programs
• HOPE Scholarship/Grants/Zell Miller
• Georgia’s HOPE Program
• Hope Rigor Requirements
• Requirements
• Eligible Courses
• Please visit the GACollege411.org for the most up-to-date
info
How can I stay connected with what’s happening at school?
Counseling Website: bit.ly/wbhscounseling
WBHS Website - Google Calendar
Twitter - @TweetDoggs
Facebook
Parent Portal
Teacher Email
Parent Link
Community/Parenting Conversations
We want you to be involved and we want to provide you
with all of the information you need so your child can
be successful
Questions?
Thanks for joining us!