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Welcome to 9
th
Grade Orientation for the class of 2018
CHS Administration
Dr. Denise Magee - Principal Kim Artigas Dr. Rudy Deveaux Karen Lockhart Cassandra Dixon John Murchie TBH Lucena Ross A-Casti Castj-Gam Gan-Jam Jan – McE McF – Pri Pri - Stac Stad - Z
Things to Know
• • Modified Freshmen Academy – the majority of freshmen courses will be housed in the 2000 building with the exception of science and some electives Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) – proactive discipline strategies that support appropriate student behaviors
Campbell Students are SPARTAN SHARP Steps to Excellence!
Classroom Hallway Restroom Cafeteria Hang-out Spots Assemblies and Programs Athletic Events Be Smart Be Honorable Be Articulate Be Respectful Be Present Come to class prepared, focused, and ready to learn; use technology with permission.
Keep it moving! Be a leader.
Get in and get out in a timely manner.
Make healthy choices for dining and snacks.
Take pride in
own
work.
academic
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Use standard English and appropriate vocabulary.
Respect yourself,
others, and your classroom.
Be engaged and focused during instruction and activities. Dress for success.
Model appropriate behavior.
Practice good hygiene. Report any misuse found in the restroom.
Throw away trash in trashcans when finished. Clean up!
Use school appropriate language. Refrain from the use of profanity.
Ask permission to use the rest room after dead time.
Use respectful language with everyone.
Get in and get out in a timely manner. Keep the restroom clean.
Express gratitude by using “please” and “thank you.” Keep your area clean!
Be physically present in the classroom when the bell rings.
Get in and get out in a timely manner.
Attend your assigned lunch period.
Use your time wisely, keep it moving and behave appropriately.
Leave the area better than you found it.
Think before you speak. Refrain from the use of profanity.
Respect our differences.
Respond appropriately.
Enter and exit in an orderly manner. Listen attentively and respectfully.
Respond positively.
Enter and exit in an orderly manner. Support others.
Be a leader. Keep it moving!
Earn the privilege to attend through good attendance, good behavior and punctuality.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship as athletes and spectators.
Show positive school spirit.
Cheer in an appropriate manner.
Win with honor!
SHOW SPARTAN SPIRIT!
PTSA
Elaine Isley
School Counselors
Julia Richardson Tina Amand A-C D-H Yolanda Wright I-M Meghan Martiniere N-Sil Jamie Ryder Sim - Z
School Counseling Office Location: 608
Objectives
• • • • • • • • Some Basics Graduation/Promotion Requirements Honors/AP Courses Pathways College – Hope Scholarship/Grant Student Schedules Helping Your Student Succeed Important Dates and Activities
Why is 9th grade so important?
• • • • • • Determines course placement for 10 th grade Determines promotion to 10 Hope Scholarship th grade Transcript Graduation Post-secondary options
Report Card Vs. Transcript
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Report Card
Grades from one semester Unofficial document Used by parent or guardian Includes some personal information (address, Cobb ID) Includes semester GPA • • • • • •
Transcript
Record of all high school final grades – including failed courses Begins in freshmen year Legal official document Used by colleges, military, and employers Includes identifying personal information (SS#, DOB, Address) Includes class rank and cumulative GPA
What do transcripts say about students?
• • • • • Cumulative GPA -weighted -unweighted Class rank Rigor of courses Courses that count toward HOPE GPA Graduation requirements
Grade Point Average
• • • • Grade Point Average (GPA): A = 4.0
90-100 B = 3.0
80-89 C = 2.0
D = 1.0
74-79 70-73 F = 0.0
69 and ↓ The higher the grades earned, the higher the GPA Cumulative, Core, and HOPE Determines class rank
Earning Credit
• • • • • • Block scheduling – 4x4 Four 90 minute classes per day Final grades earned in December & May Some alternating day – “year long” courses Full block passed = 1 credit 8 units of credit possible per year
End Of Course Tests
• • • • 9 th Literature, American Literature CCGPS C. Algebra, CCGPS A. Geometry, Acc CCGPS C. Alg/A. Geometry A, Acc CCGPS A. Geometry B/Adv Algebra Biology U.S. History, Economics These tests count for 20% of the grade!
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Graduation Requirements
23 Required Credits (course specific) Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) Promotion Requirements – 9 th to 10 th : 5 units (1 Lit, 1 required math, 1 science) – 10 th to 11 th : 10 units science) (2 Lit, 2 required math, 2 – 11 th to 12 th : 16 units and be on track for graduation Students must pass all required courses and the Georgia High School Writing Test to participate in the graduation ceremony!
English Mathematics
Graduation Requirements
Subject Requirements
4 Units including 9 th Literature and American Literature or AP Language 4 Units Science Social Studies Health Personal Fitness Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Career Technical 4 Units must include 1 unit of Biology, 1 unit of Physical Science or Physics, 1 unit of Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science or an AP/IB Science, and 1 additional unit 3 Units including World History, US History, and Economics/Government ½ Unit ½ Unit 3 Units in 1 area to earn a pathway Local Electives 4 Units
Pathway:
3 units required Foreign Language Fine Arts Career/Technology
Pathway: Foreign Language
FL I FL II FL III
Offered at CHS CHINESE FRENCH JAPANESE SPANISH
At least 2 courses in the same foreign language are required for 4 year college admissions. Many 4 year colleges require or recommend 3 courses in foreign language.
Pathway: Fine Arts
FA I FA II FA III
Offered at CHS Drama Art Band Orchestra Chorus
Pathway: Career/Technology
Career/Technology I Career/Technology II Career/Technology III
Career/Technology Pathways
Broadcast & Video Production Business & Computer Science
– Business & Information Tech – Interactive Media (Web Page) – Small Business Development
Carpentry (offered at Osborne HS) Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Engineering & Technology
Career/Technology Pathways continued…
JROTC Law & Justice Marketing Sales/Service Work Based Learning Law & Justice Plant Science/Horticulture Teaching as a Profession Transportation (Osborne HS)
College
• Technical College (Diploma, Certificate, Associate’s Degree) • Two Year College (Associate’s Degree or Courses Prior to Transferring to a 4 year school) • Four Year College or University (Bachelor’s Degree)
Honors & AP Courses
• • • • • Honors courses: More rigorous and challenging than on-level courses AP courses: College level courses taken in high school with opportunity to earn college credit College Credit Now: Courses taken at a local college to earn high school and college credit Statistics show that students who are successful in four year colleges have typically taken rigorous and challenging coursework in high school (like the coursework offered in Honors and AP classes).
Students who wish to obtain admission to selective 4 year colleges should take Honors and AP level courses .
What do colleges consider in order of importance?
1. Grades 2. Academic GPA 3. Course selection 4. ACT or SAT scores 5. Class rank 6. Essay 7. Recommendations 8. Activities
Average GPA for Incoming College Freshman…
College
Georgia State University Georgia Southern University Georgia Tech Kennesaw State University University of West Georgia University of Georgia Valdosta State University
Average GPA
3.31
3.31
3.9
3.2
3.08
3.83
3.12
Career Center
• • • Sign up for the Career Center!
Our Career Center Consultant can help you research: – 4-year colleges & 2-year colleges – Technical colleges – Financial Aid & Scholarships – Summer programs – Careers Get online with GA College 411 and Career Cruising to match colleges & careers with your interests and needs
What is the HOPE Scholarship?
•All coursework (required and elective) in the core curriculum subjects (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language) is used in computing the HOPE GPA. •Your student’s HOPE GPA is not the same as the GPA on his/her transcript. •Only AP and IB courses are weighted (0.5 points) for the HOPE GPA. – not above 4.0
•Must earn at least four high-rigorous credits
Hope Scholarship Requirements
• • • Graduating with a 3.0 or higher GPA as calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Must pass at least 4 courses from a list of academically rigorous courses (available on the GSFC website) Zell Miller – Meet one of the following requirements – Valedictorian or Salutatorian – Graduate with a minimum 3.7 GPA combined with a minimum score of 1200 on the SAT or a 26 composite score on the ACT in a single administration
HOPE Grant
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Available to students who attend a Technical College in Georgia to pursue a diploma or certificate.
Reading Your Student’s Schedule
Schedule Changes
Schedules will not be changed unless: • Student does not meet the course requirements or prerequisite • Schedule is not balanced No Pathway or Elective Changes
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – Sean Covey
• • • • • • • Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw
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Help your student succeed…
• Stay informed with Synergy – Monitor your student’s grades & attendance • • • Provide a good place at home to study Help your student set goals Use rewards and consequences to encourage positive change Insist on daily attendance Assist your student with time management and organization skills Encourage your student to get involved
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Many people at CHS can help you be successful…
Teachers can help with academic issues and class problems. Tutoring is available.
Homeroom Teachers will serve in an advisory role for students as part of the Teacher as Advisory Program Counselors can help students with planning courses, personal issues, academic issues, and college & career planning.
Administrators can help you handle conflicts with students or teachers.
The social worker is here to help you utilize school and community resources when faced with personal and economic challenges.
Peer Mediators can help students resolve their conflicts with other students
Important Dates
• • • • • August 4 th August 28 th – First Day of School – report to homeroom @ 7PM – PTSA Open House September 30@ 7 PM – Honors/AP Parent Night September 12th – End of First Six Weeks TBD (First Semester) – Freshmen Advisement (4-year plan) • • • • School Counseling Activities Lessons focusing on promotion/graduation requirements Identify 3 areas of career interests Select a pathway for completion Complete a four year plan with parent
Orientation Overview
• • • • • • Schedules were distributed to students in homeroom today Following the presentation, proceed to the cafeteria to meet your student From 9:30 until 10 a.m, you are free to meet and greet with your students’ teachers in their classrooms You may pay class dues, join PTSA and buy a yearbook in the cafeteria Visit the club/athletic fair in the Nash Gym Counselors are available from 9:30 until 10: 30 a.m. in the cafeteria for questions
Student leaders will be available throughout the building for tours. These students are wearing Peer Mediation yellow t-shirts, ROTC shirts