Chattahoochee High School

September 17, 2015

Interim Principal Mr. Tim CorriganAssistant Principals are assigned to students based on the first letter of their last name. Counselors and Assistant Principals serve the same caseload of students and should be paired with your student for the duration of their high school career.

A - E Mrs. Debra BryantF - L Mr. Garin Berry M - R Mrs. Camille ChristopherS - Z Mr. Chip Haines

• Elizabeth Chilson A-E• Julie Gracey *F-G• Allison Shuler H-L• Deborah Blount M-R• Tammy Jones S-Z• Haaris Quraishy Graduation Coach• Alicia McClung Social Worker• Rita Jensen Records Coordinator• Dana Cochran Professional Assistant• Rose Moro Cluster Nurse• Cynthia Butler Clinic Assistant• Wonna Kang Korean Bilingual Community Liaison• Solange Leonardo Spanish Bilingual Community Liaison*Department Chair

Individual Student Planning

Academic Planning; College/Career Planning; Problem Solving; Goal Setting; Recommendation Letters; Graduation Status Tracking; Transition Planning;

Classroom Guidance

Career Awareness; Postsecondary Planning; College Application Timeline; Signs of Suicide

Responsive Services

Individual & Small; Peer Mediation; Crisis Intervention; Consultation/Collaboration; Referrals to outside agencies

System Support

New student enrollments; Academic Placement & Scheduling; Special Programs (GHP, Honors Night, National Merit, Parent Nights, Nominated Scholarships, CHS Ambassadors, Graduation)

EdmodoEdmodo

Semester-long class= 0.5 credits; Year-long class= 1.0 credit

**23 total credits required to graduate**

ArchitectureEngineering

Auto MaintenanceComputer/Web Design/Programming

Graphic DesignFashion Marketing

Marketing ManagementAllied Health & Medicine

Sports Medicine

Track your student’s graduation status!

• 9th Literature or 9th Literature H (1.0)• Algebra or Accelerated Algebra H (1.0)• Biology or Biology H (1.0)• American Government (one semester)

(0.5)*• General Health (one semester) (0.5)• World Language (1.0)• Elective (1.0)

*designates AP Gov’t (1.0), an alternative

• 10th Literature or 10th Literature H (1.0)• Geometry or Accelerated Geom H (1.0)• Chemistry / Chemistry H / Physical Science

(1.0)• World History or AP World History (1.0)• World Language (1.0)• Elective (1.0)

• 11th Lit / 11th Lit H / AP Language (1.0)• Algebra II or Accelerated Pre-Calc H (1.0)• 3rd Science option (examples are Environmental

Science, Physics, AP Chemistry) (1.0)• US History or AP US History (1.0)• World Language (1.0)• Elective (1.0)

• World Lit & Multicultural Lit (0.5 credit each, 1.0 total) / AP Literature (1.0) / College English (2.0)

• Advanced Math Decision Making / Pre-calculus / AP Statistics / AP Calculus AB / AP Calculus BC (all 1.0 each) or• GA Tech Distance Calculus (by application and GA Tech

admission only) (2.0 total)• 4th Science option (examples are AP Science,

Astronomy, Human Anatomy H, Earth Systems) (1.0)• Economics (0.5)• Personal Fitness (0.5)• World Language or Elective (1.0)• Elective (1.0)

New Move On When Ready (MOWR) New Move On When Ready (MOWR) Dual-Credit ProgramDual-Credit Program

Move On When Ready Program (SB 132)

•High school students may enroll in eligible participating postsecondary institutions while in 9th–12th grades•Earn dual credit•May take any course -Academic and CTAE courses from the MOWR course directory or…•May enroll in a Program (Associate Degree, Diploma or Technical Certificate of Credit)

New High School Graduation Option (SB 2)

Requirements include:•Students complete at least the following state required high school courses or their equivalent: two English, two math, two science, two social studies, and any required EOC tests; one health and PE course •Complete an associate degree, technical diploma or two certificates in one specific career pathway that lead to industry certification or license. •Awarded a high school diploma and college credential(s)

MOWR Eligibility MOWR Eligibility

• Students attending public or private high schools in Georgia.

• 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students• No residency or citizenship requirement• Meet admissions requirements at postsecondary

institution.• Must not have already received a high school

diploma.

MOWR Funding and CostMOWR Funding and Cost• Students will receive a student-specific award amount to

pay for tuition, mandatory fees and books. • In some cases, students may be charged for course-

related fees, supplies, or equipment. • The postsecondary institution must provide the required

textbooks for the approved MOWR courses. How the books are provided to the MOWR student is determined by the postsecondary institution.

• Credit Hours paid for by MOWR are not counted toward the Attempted Hours or Combined Attempted Hours limit for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship at the postsecondary level

• For more information and details about the new Move On When Ready dual-credit program may be found at www.gafutures.org or http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-assessment/CTAE/Pages/Transition-Career-Partnerships.aspx.

Course Base Grade Grade on

Transcript

9th Lit/Comp H 90 97CCGPS Algebra 90 90Biology H 90 97American Gov’t 90 90Intro to Art 90 90Spanish 1 90 90

Total 540 554

Grade Average 90.0 92.3

*Must earn a 70 or above in an Honors or AP course to receive the 7 Honors points!

Grading PoliciesGrading Policies

Being absent and not making up work, tests, and quizzes

Not completing homework and projects

Not studying

Not seeking additional help

Poor time management

Zeroes

ROADBLOCKS AND DETOURS ROADBLOCKS AND DETOURS TO EARNING THE CREDITSTO EARNING THE CREDITS

PromotionPromotion

Making Up Failed Courses

In scheduleCredit Recovery Georgia Virtual SchoolFulton Virtual SchoolSummer School

• To participate in sports, students must have passed FIVE classes the previous semester

• Must be on track to graduate (Not retained in a lower grade)

• Summer School does combine with Spring semester for Fall sports eligibility

TESTINGGA Milestones! GA Milestones! SAT! SAT!

EOC!EOC!ACT!ACT!

PSAT!PSAT!

Common AssessmentsCommon Assessments• Six Weeks Dates

• September 22: Math• September 24: English• September 29: Social Studies and World Language• October 1: Science and Electives

• Twelve Weeks Dates• November 3: Math• November 5: English• November 10: Social Studies and World Language• November 12: Science and Electives

GA Milestones Assessments9th grade courses with EOC Tests•9th Grade Literature & Composition•Algebra•Biology

10th grade courses with EOC Tests•Geometry•Physical Science

Other courses with EOC Tests: 11th Am Lit/Comp, US History, Economics

***Students who take the courses listed above online or in Summer School must take the End of Course as well.http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx

• We typically recommend that students take the SAT and/or ACT for the first time in the Spring of the 11th grade (after they have reviewed their 11th grade PSAT results)

• 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students take the PSAT each October (this year: October 14th)

• For now, sign up for the “SAT Question of the Day” at www.collegeboard.com

Redesigned SATCategory Current SAT Redesigned SAT

Components 1. Critical Reading2. Writing3. Mathematics4. Essay

1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (language and writing & reading tests)2. Math3. Optional Essay

Scoring • Penalty for guessing• 600-2400 (200-800 per section)

• No penalty for guessing• 400-1600 (200-800 per section)• Essay scored separately (2-8 for

each trait)

Features • Emphasis on general reasoning skills

• Emphasis on vocabulary, often in limited contexts

• Includes a stronger focus on knowledge, skills, and understandings most important for college and career readiness & success

• Greater emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact

Eligible students receive financialassistance covering tuition and HOPE-approved mandatory fees.

Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen and legal

resident of Georgia Be a graduate of an eligible

high school

•GPAs are calculated by the GA Student Finance Commission•Final calculations are done after the student graduates from high school•ALL academic classes (English, math, science, social studies, and world language) are used for the calculation •Conversion:

•Remove all honors points•Convert to 4.0 scale

•90 – 100 = 4.0•80 – 89 = 3.0•70 – 79 = 2.0•0 – 69 = 0.0 (failing grades are included in calculation)

•Add 0.5 to only AP courses (up to 4.0)•Divide by the total number of grades

Students in the graduating class of 2018 & beyond must pass at least 4 courses from the following list:

• Advanced Math (ex. Advanced Algebra/Algebra 2 or higher)

• Advanced Science (ex. Chemistry, Physics, or higher)• Advanced Foreign Language (ex. level 2 and above)• Advanced Placement (AP) in core subjects• Core subjects taken at a University System of Georgia

(USG) Institution

• Must earn a 3.0 cumulative academic GPA • 2.9999 does not round up!

• Beginning Fall 2011, the HOPE award will pay a percentage amount of the standard tuition charges from the previous year. Recently, it has been about 87%.

• Mandatory fees are covered, but institutional fees must be paid by the student/parent.

*HOPE Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout college

(1) Graduate as the Valedictorian or SalutatorianOR

(2) Earn a 3.7 GPA in high school, AND either•Earn a 1200 combined score of Reading and Math on a single administration of the SAT, or •Earn a composite score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT by your graduation date.

*Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must maintaina 3.3 GPA throughout college.

*If a student’s GPA falls below a 3.3, they remain eligible for the HOPE Scholarship if their GPA is above a 3.0.

•3 Major Factors•Academic GPA•Rigor of courses taken (difficulty level)•Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)

•Other Factors•Extracurricular Activities•College Application Essays•Letters of Recommendation•Interviews/portfolios

•Establish goals for each school year•Join clubs and volunteer for activities related to interests •Research career and post-secondary options related to your interests and your strengths•Take the PSAT to practice for the SAT and review scores for areas of improvement•Keep grades up and take challenging, yet appropriate courses•Start/update your resume highlighting your academic achievements, awards, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special skills, and talents •Explore summer activities related to career goals •Remember to stay balanced

Our Redesigned Our Redesigned College & Career CenterCollege & Career Center

Before After!

What is Available in the What is Available in the College & Career Center?College & Career Center?• College rep visits• Seminars • Scholarship lists• Summer opportunities• College & career information• SAT/ACT preparation and

information• Computers to research

colleges, careers, and scholarships online

Home Access Center is a web-based home-to-school collaboration resource that allows parents/guardians to examine up-to-date information on their child’s grades, attendance, discipline, unofficial transcripts, and more through a secure online link to school records.

You will use the same login and password for the Home Access Center each year as long as you have at least one child active in Fulton County Schools

Parents/Guardians can pick up log-in and password information by a showing photo ID in the main office. Home Access Center can be found at www.fultonschools.org ->

Parents -> Home Access Center

Any Questions?Any Questions?