Transcript The Heritage Upper School

The Heritage Upper School
Orientation 2003
Mission Statement
Mens, Corpus, Spiritus, Sodalitas
Mind, Body, Spirit, Camaraderie
The mission of the Heritage School is to develop the
mind in preparation for college and later life, to develop
the body through competition and teamwork, to develop
the spirit through self-awareness and growth, and to
develop camaraderie through shared experience.
College Prep Curriculum
The Heritage School is a college
preparatory school. That is our mission,
and we believe we are fulfilling that goal
as evidenced by the list of colleges to
which Heritage graduates have been
accepted.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 23 units earned in
grades 9-12 are required for
graduation.
All Upper School Students are
expected to complete at least 6
courses per year.
Graduation Requirements
English
4 units
Foreign Language
Natural Science
3 units of one language in
sequence
3 units of lab science
Mathematics
4 units -
PE and Health
1 unit
Social Science
3 units -
Computer & Public
Speaking
1/2 unit each
Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II as a minimum. Students
must take a math each year.
must include US
History, W History, Gov't & Econ
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
These are courses designed to be taught as
college level courses. In May, nation-wide
exams are given. Most colleges accept
satisfactory grades (3,4, or 5) on the exam
as credit courses. The Pre-requisites for AP
courses are found in the Student
Handbook, pages 9&10.
AP Courses Offered
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AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP English
AP Environmental Sc
AP French
AP European History
• AP Spanish
• AP US History
• AP Art
State Physical Education Guidelines
All high school students in Georgia are required
to take one semester of fitness and one semester
of health. Part of this course includes the ADAP
Test (Alcohol, Drug Awareness Program) which
is necessary for securing a driver’s license in
Georgia. Students are given a card at the
completion of the course.
Transcripts
• Registrar - Susan
Dieckmann
• Grades from ninth grade
are entered on the
permanent transcript
• The Cumulative GPA
• (Grade Point Average)
begins in ninth grade
• These grades are used
to qualify for the
following:
• HOPE Scholarship
• College Admissions
• Valedictorian and
other Honors
• Graduating with
Honors
Failures
A course that is failed must be retaken the
following year or taken in an approved
summer school. The failing grade remains
on the transcript.
Grading Scale
A
92-100
B
84-91
C
76-83
D
70-75
F
69 and below
Communication
• The school and the
teachers use several
vehicles to keep
parents informed.
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Update
The Web Page
Handbook
Phone Directory
E-mail
Phone calls home
Academic Alerts
Report Cards
Heritage Technology
• Heritage home page
• Teacher web sites
• On-line syllabi
• Teacher e-mail
• Student e-mail
• Code of Ethics
• varsitybooks.com
Testing
NEDT - National Educational Ninth Grade
Development Test
PSAT - Preliminary
Tenth & Eleventh Grades
Scholastic Aptitude Test
SAT I
All Eleventh & Twelth
Graders
SAT II (Subject Tests)
As desired or requested by
some colleges
ACT
As desired or requested by
some colleges
Counseling - Dr. Sandy Thames
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New Student Transition
Study Lab
Follow-up to Academic Alerts
Medication
Available to individual students and groups
as needed
College Advisor - Heather Click
• College Preparatory curriculum
expectations
• Resources
• Exploration, Selection, Admission
• College Bound Programs
Advisor/Advisee System
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Academic guidance
Support
Contact for parents
Student advocate
Conferences
Athletics
• Athletic Director - Simone DuPree
• The Heritage School is a member of the
Georgia Independent School Association.
• The Heritage School is a member of Region
4AA and competes against other
independent schools in the area.
Athletic Programs
Fall
Winter
Cross Country MS & Varsity
Basketball
MS & Varsity MS & Varsity
Soccer (Boys) Dance Team
MS & Varsity
Cheering
MS & Varsity
Softball
Spring
Track
MS & Varsity
Soccer (Girls)
Tennis
Baseball
Golf
GISA Rules
Athletic Eligibility
All students must pass five academic
courses the preceding semester.
All students must have a current physical
on file with the AD.
Clubs & Activities
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Key Club
Gina Watkiss
Outing Club
Frank Marchman
French Club
Alice Browning
Spanish Club
Paulina Aber
Natl Honor Society
Darrell Comfort
SGA
Dorothy Rich & David Boyd
Honor Council
Jeff Stuart
Heritage Singers
Marian Steed
Daily Schedule
8:20-9:58
10:00-10:15
10:15-10:50
10:50-12:20
12:20-12:50
12:50-2:17
2:20-3:15
1A or 1B
Community Time
XL
2A or 2B
Lunch
3A or 3B
4A or 4B
Community Time
Each day all upper school students meet
together in the SLC. The meeting is
conducted by the President of the SGA. We
recognize achievements, make
announcements, and share ideas. These
meetings keep us informed and bring us
together as a community.
Excel (XL)
XL is a period each day, following Community Time,
when students have the opportunity to meet with
teachers for extra help, or to make up work, or just time
to talk. It is perfect for continuing labs, or completing
projects. Ninth graders will be assigned to a study hall.
However, they are able to do all of the above after
checking in with their teacher. At certain times faculty
members may offer mini classes in areas of interest to
students.
Interim
• October 28-31
• Ninth Grade –Skidaway (Marine Biology) – Gina
Watkiss
• Sophomores - Service experience -Dorothy Rich,
and Alice Browning
• Juniors - College trip - Heather Click
• Seniors - Trip to St. Mary’s/Cumberland - Glenda
Davis and Tracey Littlefield
Freedom and Responsibility
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XL
Free Period
Lunch
Driving
Senior Privileges
Absences & Morning Tardies
• If a student will be absent or tardy for any reason,
please call before 8:30.
• In the event that a student must be absent for an
extended period for reasons other than illness,
please inform the Registrar in advance.
• The Registrar calls the home of every student who
is not at school by 8:30.
• Excessive tardies at the end of each quarter will
result in a Saturday workday and /or loss of Sr.
privileges.
Upper School Dress Code
• Collared dress, polo,
mock or turtleneck
shirts
• Shirts tucked in
• Dress pants or midthigh length shorts
• Sandals, dress shoes or
athletic shoes
• Sleeveless tops or
blouses
• No T-shirts, short or long
sleeved
• Shorts must be appropriate
length
• No tank tops or shirts that
reveal undergarments
• No sweatshirts other than
Heritage sweatshirts
Questions?
• Academic
• Activities
• Athletics
Open House
September 4, 2003
SLC 7:00pm
Grades 7-12
Tours will be available for
anyone who would like to
see the campus.
Thank you for your time.