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Class of 2015
Parent Meeting Graduation Requirements
Upcoming Registration
Other Important Information
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Number of Units Required to Graduate: 23 total units
Out of a possible 32 units
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2015
One program of study that leads to a high school diploma
Course Requirements:
4 units of English (1 unit must be American Literature)
4 units of Mathematics (Math Support will not count as a math credit)
4 units of Science(Phy Science and Biology)
3 units of Social Studies(Wd Hist, US Hist, Gov’t and Econ)
Graduation Requirements (continued)
½ unit of Personal Fitness
½ unit of Health
3 units of CTAE; Foreign Language; and/or Fine Arts (Combination)
4 Additional Units
Four year Colleges/universities require 2 units of the same foreign language
Promotion Criteria to 12th Grade
18 Total Credits
3 English Units
2 Mathematics
2 Science
2 Social Studies
Required Testing--End of Course Test
Students in the class of 2015 will take EOCT (End of Course Test) in the
following content areas:
Math 1/Coor. Alg
Math 2/Analytic Geom
9th Grade Literature
American Literature
Physical Science
Biology
US History
Economics
Required Testing - Additional
Students graduating in 2015 must take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT).
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Students who graduate with a final GPA of 3.0 in their core subjects will be eligible to receive the HOPE scholarship that will pay a percentage of the tuition.
Mandatory fees and books will not be covered for any student.
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Minimum 3.7 GPA in academic core classes, and
1200 combined critical reading and math on SAT* or
26 composite ACT
*Test requirements must be met in single test administration.
HOPE Grant
Available to students who are seeking a technical certificate or diploma, regardless of students’ high school GPA or graduation date
Students attend a 2-year technical college (e.g., Chattahoochee Tech)
Registration Dates Week of March 10-March 13 teachers will begin making
course recommendations using ASPEN. Students and parents can monitor the recommendations.
Tuesday, March 11th – Junior class meeting during advisement to discuss registration procedures.
Thursday, March 13th – Juniors will begin choosing electives using the Student Portal using ASPEN. Parents can monitor the requests.
Friday, March 28 – Student Portal will close for all students.
a. Log into ASPEN b. Click on top tab “my info” c. Click on side tab “Requests” d. Click on “select” in the middle page. e. Use the drop down menu to pick 2-8 courses
Registration Elective Requests (Students)
Registration – Parent Preview
Log into ASPEN
Click on “family” top tab
Click on “schedule” side tab
Click on “requests”
Recommendations and requests should be to show
PARENT PORTAL - ASPEN
The login instructions are located at http://www.marietta-city.org/parents/pportal.php
If you are unable to find an answer to your question(s) after reviewing the information contained on this webpage, a help request can be submitted by clicking on the link entitled “Contact Aspen Help Desk”
Career Pathways at MHS
Pre-Architecture (Architect. Draw & Design) Audio-Video Technology & Film (AVTF) Graphic Communication (IBCC Pathway) Graphic Design (IBCC Pathway) Business & Technology Early Childhood Care & Education (IBCC Pathway) Business Accounting Therapeutic Services – Patient Care (Nursing) Therapeutic Services – Sports Medicine Culinary Arts (IBCC Pathway) Food & Nutrition Web & Digital Design
Career Pathways (continued)
Programming
Law Enforcement Services
Marketing Communications & Promotions
Pre-Engineering (Drafting & Design)
Aerospace Science/Leadership ED (JROTC-Airforce) (IBCC Pathway)
ONLINE COURSE OPPORTUNITIES
Want a course MHS does not offer?
Have a difficult schedule?
Want to take an additional core Elective?
www.gavirtualschool.org
Courses can be taken during the school day.
Consider Dual Enrollment Programs
Move on When Ready requires an eligible 11
or 12 grade student to be full-time and take all of his/her courses through an eligible postsecondary institution. Student receives high school and college credit.
ACCEL is a non-need based program offered for students that wish to take college level(academic-only)coursework. Students may attend part-time or full-time.
Tuition is paid at 100% for approved classes. Students pay for books and other fees.
SAT/ACT
Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT and the ACT in the spring of their junior year and again in the fall of their senior year.
Fee Waivers are available for students who meet the eligibility requirements. Student should see their counselor for more information.
SAT/ACT Test Dates
SAT – May 3 (Deadline to register April 4)
SAT – Jun 7 (Deadline to register May 9)
ACT- June 14
Deadline to register is May 9
Compass and ASVAB Tests
Compass Test will be administered at MHS on Thursday, April 10 by a representative from Chattahoochee Tech.
ASVAB will be administered at the PLC on March 18th at 8:00am. Students interested in taking a career inventory test or enlisting in one of the military branches.
See your counselor for more information and signup.
COMMUNICATION
MHS Website
ASPEN Family Portal
Blackboard Phone System
Email Devil’s Advocate
ASPEN Pages
Update phone, address, email information
B.O.O.S.T.
B.O.O.S.T. assistance is available during third block lunches in the following content areas:
Science
Math
English
BOOST should not replace after-school tutoring, but is intended as an extra layer of support available during the day to those whose extra-curricular activities, work responsibilities, or lack of access to home technology makes after school tutoring a challenge.
IMPORTANT DATES
Parent Course Review – May 5th – 9th
Summer School – June 3rd – June 26th
Fall Madness – August 4th
First day of School – August 6th
Physicals – April 9th
MHS Guidance & Counseling Department
Contact Information
Parents may schedule an appointment with their student’s
counselor.
770 428 2631
A-Dr Ms. Kinlaw ext 2071
Ds-Kh Ms. Corbin ext 2081
Ki-Ra Mrs. Hill ext 2091
Rb-Z Mrs. Alpert ext 2111
Additional contacts:
IB Coordinator Mrs. Woolard 3031
Graduation Coach Ms. Colquitt 2121
Parent Liaison Mrs. Nichols 2225
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