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Freshman AcademyFreshman Academy
Join the Fun!!!
Survival Manual
• Every parent receives a Survival Manual when they enter the auditorium
• Explanation of event• Schedule of evening• Information from current ninth graders• Test taking/Note taking tips• Requirements to graduate• Department Chair information• Extracurricular activities• Brief summary of policies/information about our school• Map of School
Why Do We Focus on Transition to High School?
• Reduce fears• Reduce schedule
changes• Reduce
misunderstandings• Reduce discipline
problems• Reduce attendance
problems• Reduce academic
problems
• Increase confidence• Increase information• Increase
communication• Increase involvement• Increase participation
in clubs/sports• Increase knowledge
about requirements• Increase awareness of
policies
CONCERNS FOR TYPICAL 9TH GRADERS
CONCERNS FOR TYPICAL 9TH GRADERS
Will I have friends? What is normal? Larger environment
(fitting in) Locker Lunch Crowded halls What sports/clubs do
you have?
Will I have friends? What is normal? Larger environment
(fitting in) Locker Lunch Crowded halls What sports/clubs do
you have?
Bathrooms Getting on the right
bus Taking medication Peer pressure Assignments Safety What will my typical
schedule look like?
Bathrooms Getting on the right
bus Taking medication Peer pressure Assignments Safety What will my typical
schedule look like?
HIGH SCHOOL IS A TIME OF CHANGE
Students will be:• Taking new courses • Meeting new
teachers• Having more
independence• Having more
responsibilities
SCHOOL WORK WILL BE MORE CHALLENGING
This includes:• Subjects that will challenge your child to
think and to work harder• Tests and exams which will require
more time to prepare for • Homework which will be an important
part of your child’s grades in each class• Long-term projects will be expected
GRADES ARE MORE IMPORTANT IN HIGH SCHOOL
• Your child’s first year grades are part of their grade point average (GPA).
• Colleges will look at your high school grades
• Grades help students obtain scholarships (specifically, HOPE)
WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR
• The type of classes you are taking: AP, Foreign Language, rigorous courses
• Extra-curricular involvement: Clubs, Sports, etc. We have over 20 clubs and over 30 athletic teams.
• Students that are diverse
ORGANIZATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
The keys are:
• Knowing when work is due
• Planning how to do quality work and getting it done on time
• Setting short-term goals that you can reach
• Writing down assignments for the day, week, month and semester in a planner or calendar. (Include any papers and tests.)
TO GRADUATE:
You must:• earn 28 units• pass all parts of
the Georgia High School Graduation test (Writing, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Graduation Requirements
• 4 English (Am. Lit req.)• 4 S.S.• 4 Math (starts with Math 1)• 4 Science• 2 Foreign Language (college req.)• 1 Health/PE or 3 JROTC• 1 Fine Arts, Career or Foreign Language III• 8 Total Electives
3-4 CTAE Electives to complete a Career Pathway
28 Total Credits
Example of 9th Grade Schedule
• 1st Semester 2nd Semester
• English 9 Biology• World Geography/Civics Math I• Health/PE (Req.) Elective or 3 JROTC
• Computer Applications (Req.) Elective or JROTC
SEMESTER SYSTEM
At the end of each semester, final grades for the courses taken are entered on the permanent record.
On the block schedule, if all courses are passed, you may earn 4 units each semester.
BLOCK SCHEDULE
Students typically take two academic classes and two elective classes
Students take a year’s worth of coursework for 4 subjects each semester.
Classes are approximately 90 minutes
8:22-9:52 (1st block)
9:58-11:28 (2nd block)
11:34-1:29 (3rd block)
1:35-3:05- (4th block)
Promotion:
• Earn 6 units = 10th Grade• Earn 13 units= 11th Grade• Earn 20 units= 12th Grade
To Be a JUNIOR:
• Earn 2 units of Math• Earn 2 units Science• Earn 2 units of English• Earn 2 units of Social Studies
• This is regardless of the total number of units earned.
Course Offerings
Academic
Honors Electives
Modern Language
Fine Arts
Physical Education
CTAE
CTAE PathwaysCTAE Pathways
• Agriculture (Agriscience, Forestry, Horticulture)• Transportation• Business and Computer Science (Computing, Small
Business)• Construction• Family/Consumer Science (Early Childhood Ed)• Healthcare Science Technology Ed (Therapeutic
Nursing, Therapeutic Medical Services)• Engineering & Education• Coop Work Program• JROTC
REGISTERING FOR CLASSES
• High School staff will bring registration forms to middle school.
• Teachers will recommend academic classes• Students/parents select electives• Parent night that evening discussing
registration process.• Forms will require teacher, parent, and
student signatures• Once form is completed, changes will be
made only by necessity.• Schedule will be picked up in August.
End of Course Test (EOCT)
Any student enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOCT, regardless of grade level, will be required to take the EOCT upon completion of that course
EOCT is 15 % of the final grade Student must have a final course grade of a 70 or
above to pass the test and earn credit towards graduation
EOCT: Math I, Math II, US History, Economics, Biology, Physical Science, 9th Grade English, 11th Grade English
EOCT Study Guides: available online: www.doe.k12.ga.us
Grading Scale
• A= 90-100
• B=80-89
• C=70-79
• F=Below 70
HOPE SCHOLARSHIPTo receive
the HOPE scholarship: students must earn a 3.0
overall average in the CORE COURSES for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language
www.gacollege411.org
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
• Physical Exam (must be on Georgia form)• School Insurance or proof of individual accident coverage• Signed parental permission form• Satisfaction of all Georgia High School, system, and school
policies• All ninth graders are automatically eligible 1st semester• After 1st semester, students must pass 3 out of 4 courses and be
on track for graduation
• Drug screening is mandatory - BOE Policy• Athletic forms can be found on school website-www.lumpkin.k12.ga.us/high_school
Lunch
Students eat lunch during 3rd block Students report to their 3rd period teacher and
are dismissed by schedule There are three, 25 minute lunch periods during
this block Cost of lunch is $1.60 Students can also bring their own lunch 9th Grade students sit with all grade levels
Lockers
• Students will be able to purchase a locker at open house for $10
• Students taking PE will have access to a PE locker but will need to buy an additional lock.
• PE locks should be removed after each class period.
Homeroom
Students are assigned to a homeroom that meets bi-monthly with an advisor.Advisors discuss important information specific to the student’s grade level and helps students register for classes every year.Advisement topics include:
* Hope Scholarship, 4-year plans, goal setting, test taking and study skills
* See website for bi-weekly lessons
Academic Help Available
Tutoring/Credit Recovery is available before and after school
Mornings Afternoons Before school help with student’s
classroom teachers- 7:45-8:15 Library available for
research/studying
Rewards/Incentive Program
Each grading period; Mid-term, Nine weeks, Semester
No discipline referrals No more than 2 tardies No more than 4 unexcused absences Passing all classes Rewards have included food certificates
from Chick-Fil-A, and Papa Johns, free passes to LCHS events, World of Coke trip, and field day at Yahoola Creek Park
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ATTENDANCE/TARDIES
• Students are expected to attend school and be on time daily. In the case a student must be out, documentation must be provided by the parent/student within 48 hours. According to state law, only certain excuses are permitted.
• All students who are late (ex/un) must sign in at the main office. Accumulation of tardies will result in a discipline referral. Transportation issues are not excusable.
School Nurse
• Gives care for injuries and illnesses occurring at school
• Gives medications/procedures for special medical conditions
• Students cannot have medicines, prescription or non-prescription, in their possession at school. Inhalers and insulin are an exception.
Checking Students In and Out
• Checking student out of school: please send note with student in the morning before the bell rings with specific dismissal time and phone number to verify check out. Faxes and phone checkouts will not be accepted.
• Student leaves early: must have medical note or court appointment note to be excused
• All Students should be to school on time• Tardy: only excused with a medical or court
appointment note-car trouble is not acceptable excuse
SCHOOL WEBSITESCHOOL WEBSITEhttp://lumpkin.ga.lch.schoolinsites.comhttp://lumpkin.ga.lch.schoolinsites.com
School News/Calendar of School News/Calendar of EventsEvents
Teacher/Course informationTeacher/Course information Communication Communication Scholarship InformationScholarship Information Testing InformationTesting Information Student Handbook Student Handbook
Freshman Festival
• March 14; 11:00am - 1:00pm• Free T-shirts for 8th graders• Drawing for class ring and yearbook• Presentation by GaCollege411.org• Classroom visits-Clubs-Sports Booths• Cheerleader led skit• Pep Band and Chorus• Hot Dog Lunch
Get Involved!
• See Packet for list of extra-curricular activities
• Sports• Clubs/Activities• Chorus/Band
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON:ATTITUDEWORK ETHICORGANIZATIONACTIVITIESBEING INFORMED
Teach, challenge, support, and prepare every student…!
Lumpkin County High School
Questions?Questions?