freshman parent meeting class of 2019
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Freshman Parent Meeting Class of 2019
August 25, 2015Etowah High School
WELCOMEMs. Lyn Turnell
Assistant Principal
Etowah High School PTSA
President:
Ms. Shannon Bates
Etowah High School School Council
Council Chair:
Ms. Lori Peters
Etowah High SchoolAdministration
Principal: Mr. Keith L. Ball
Assistant Principals:Mr. Bob VanAlstyne (A-C)Dr. Amanda Ruiz (D-G)Ms. Lyn Turnell (H-L)Dr. Dan Snipes (M-R)Mr. Matthew May (S-Z)
Etowah Counseling Staff• Ms. Whitney Minton (A-C) 10th grade activities
• Ms. Amanda Findley (D-G) 12th grade activities
• Ms. Lisa Shull (H-L) 9th grade activities
• Ms. Michele Dowd (M-R) 11th grade activities
• Ms. Kelly Brangan (S-Z) Lead Counselor /
Testing Coordinator
Counseling Front Office:
Ms. June Pollack
Ms. Silvia Holmes
Ms. Stephanie Culver
Attendance Policy • Excuse notes (parent/guardian, doctor, etc.) must be
received in the attendance office (front office) within FIVE school days after returning to school.
• Attendance is taken in each class period.• At 7 or more absences (excused or unexcused) and a
passing grade, an appeal is generated, reviewed by the Attendance Committee and approved by the Principal before credit is awarded.
• Appeals are automatically generated by the attendance office. There is no action on your part, other than encouraging better attendance for your student.
B.A.L.D. Eagle Program• Bring Your Own Learning Device• Internet Acceptable Use Policy• Texting allowed during transitions and lunch• Headphones at lunch only – NOT in class or
during transitions• No phone calls during the Instructional Day
from 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM• No photos or videoing without explicit
permission from teacher or administrator
Get Involved!
• Extra-Curricular activities can help your student feel connected to the school and are a factor in the college admission’s process.– Clubs– Sports– Community Service – not a graduation
requirement, but encouraged
From the Counseling Office
Ms. Lisa Shull, CounselorH– L
9th Grade Activities
Class of 2019• Classes are divided into two semesters
– 1st Semester August – December
– 2nd Semester January - May
• A student will take 6 classes each semester
• Each semester course is worth .5 units of credit per class
• Credit is issued at the end of each semester (December & May)
• Students must earn 23 units to graduate
Requirements for 2019 Graduates • 4 Units of English• 4 Units of Math• 4 Units of Science (must include Biology and a Physical Science)
• 3 Units of Social Studies (must include World Hist, US Hist, Econ/Govt)
• 1 Unit of Health (.5) and Personal Fitness (.5)• 3 Required Electives (World Languages, Fine Arts and/or Career/Tech classes)
• 4 Miscellaneous Electives• 23 Total Units
Teachers As Advisors• TAA gives and additional layer of support to students• 27 minutes every Monday with advisors• Students can earn .5 elective credit each academic school year• Develop strong bonds w/a group of peers and advisors • Focus
• academic• college/career • character education• personal/social
topics• Goal
• Who am I? • Where am I going? • How am I going to get there?
Subject Units 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English/Literature 4 9th Lit/Comp (H) 10th Lit/Comp (H)11th Lit/Comp (H)
orAP Language/Comp
12th Lit/Comp (H)or
AP Literature/Comp
Mathematics 4
GSE Algebra Ior
Honors GSE Algebra Ior
Acc. GSE Alg/Geom A
GSE Geometryor
Acc. GSE Geom B/Algebra II
GSE Algebra IIor
Acc GSE Pre-Cal4th Mathematics Options Vary
Science 4
Physical Scienceor
Biology (H)or
Environmental Science
Physical Scienceor
Biology (H)or
Chemistry (H)Or
Environmental Science
Chemistry (H)or
Physics (H)or
Environmental Scienceor
Earth Systems
4th Science Options Vary (including CTAE)
Social Studies 3 X World History (H, AP) US History (H, AP)Government (H, AP)Economics (H, AP)
HealthPers. Fitness
1
Personal FitnessHealth
or 3 JROTC
X X X
Required Electives(*Foreign Language, Fine Arts,
Career/Tech)*Required for 4-Yr colleges
3World Language
Fine ArtsCareer/Technical
World LanguageFine Arts
Career/Technical
World LanguageFine Arts
Career/Technical
World LanguageFine Arts
Career/Technical
Misc. Electives(ex. Academic, PE, CTAE over 3)
4 Elective Elective Elective Elective
Total Needed 23
Beyond 2019
• 4 year colleges/ universities currently require a minimum of two years of the same World Language
• Technical Colleges currently do not require a World Language
Parents ask……• My student made all A’s and B’s in middle school. Why is he/she not doing
well now? • My student is having difficulty in a class. Can they get extra help at school?
– Teacher– Before and/or After School Tutoring– Mandatory Lunchtime Tutoring – Academic Saturday School– Fall/Spring Break tutoring opportunities
• My student said that report cards / progress reports were not sent home because the computers were down. Should I be suspicious?
• How can I get in touch with my child’s teacher?– E-mail teacher ([email protected])– 770.926.4411 Main Office– Complete list of teachers:
• http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/etowah-hs/staff/Staff/faculty.aspx
Zero CreditCredit may NOT be issued if:
• A student has 7 or more absences per semester– Absences are counted in each class period
• A student does not pass the class with a grade of 70 or higher
• A student does not take the required Georgia Milestones – EOC
To be Promoted to a 10th Grade Homeroom
• A student must earn at least 5 total units of credit by the end of their freshman year.
• Three of these units must be in the following academic areas:
1 unit of English 1 unit of Math1 unit of Science
Mandatory Lunchtime Tutoring
• Cost free assistance, Monday – Thursday• Begins September 9th, 2015• Required for grade-level Literature, Algebra, and
Science if average grade is less than 74• Qualifying students attend tutoring with a subject
area teacher for first half of their lunch period• Students earn their way out – stabilize grade of
74 or higher and teacher approves their progress
Optional Fall Break Tutoring
• There will also be an opportunity for tutoring during Fall Break – September 21 – 23. We will offer morning (9:00 – 12:00) and evening (4:00 – 7:00) tutoring sessions at no cost to you. More information is coming soon.
• Both the lunch-time and Fall Break tutoring programs are designed to provide your student the extra support needed to receive a passing grade and avoid attending after school credit connect courses or summer school, which would involve cost to parents.
Saturday School• Cost free Academic assistance• Etowah teachers facilitate (it may not be your student’s
teacher, but EHS certified staff)• Media Center resources and computer labs available• 8 AM until noon (enter through C Bldg-lobby)• Students/parents must provide transportation• First semester dates:
– Aug 22, 29– Sept 12– Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24– Nov 7, 14– Dec. 5, 12
Credit Recovery OptionsCredit Connect • APEX computer based program• 7 AM – 8 AM M-F (18 weeks)• 3:30 – 5:30 PM M-Th (9 weeks)• $200.00 per ½ credit (subject to
change)
Polaris Evening Program (PEP)• Recover .5 credit per quarter• 2 hour classes @ Woodstock HS• 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 start times• $200.00 per ½ credit (subject to
change)• PEP can be utilized while enrolled
at EHS or full-time enrollment
Summer School• Recover 1 credit max• 3-4 Weeks in June• 8:00 – 4:00 M-F• $200.00 per ½ credit (subject to
change)
Online Options (BYU, GAVS, etc.)• See Counselor for options• Must get advanced approval by
counselor/administrator• Cost can vary
Retake class during school day• No cost involved• May delay graduation
Family Portal• Provides Real-Time Access• Grades • Attendance• Student Schedule
For information/troubleshooting E-mail:• [email protected]
– Automatically created from your school contact records– Subject line type: Request login information for family portal– Your email must include: your name, students name and the
school currently attending – We must have an accurate and updated email address
Georgia Milestones - EOCEnglish
9th Grade Literature
American Literature
Math
Algebra
Geometry
Science
Physical Science
Biology
Social Studies
Economics
US History
Georgia Milestones - EOC
An EOC counts for 20% of the FINAL COURSE GRADE (second semester “B” course)
Passing the EOC is not required to graduate. However, passing the required course is necessary for graduation.
Sample Freshman Transcript
• Each Semester: You OWN it!• Grades are cumulative• Aug-Dec (Semester 1) - posted to
your transcript, ex: 9th Grade Lit/Comp A
• Jan-May (Semester 2) posted to your transcript, ex: would say 9th
Grade Lit/Comp B• Notice that Physical Science has
earned a passing grade, but not received credit. Why not? Attendance is taken every period, students must meet grade requirements and attendance requirements.
PSAT• Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Etowah High School
• All 10th and 11th grade students
• 9th Grade students may opt to take the PSAT for a fee. Students must register online, and pay at the time of registration (online), results will be distributed with all PSAT results in January. The online registration window will open in September – more information coming soon! This will be posted on the Counseling section of the EHS web site.
• Tests Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills
• Prepares students to take the SAT, shows AP Potential
• In 11th grade, PSAT scores are used to qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship
HOPE and the Zell Miller Scholarship (as it Currently Exists)
• HOPE Scholarship:– 3.0 academic GPA, covers approximately 90% of the 2011/2012 tuition rates
• Zell Miller scholarship:– 3.7 academic GPA—covers 100% of current tuition rates– 1200 combined Critical Reading/Math on SAT or 26 Composite on ACT– Rigor requirement (at least 4 classes meeting requirements)
• GPA’s are NOT rounded for HOPE eligibility!
• Track your student’s HOPE GPA throughout high school using www.GAcollege411.org(Georgia Student Finance Commission)
This information is subject to change based on the Georgia Legislature• The most current information about changes to HOPE can be found at:
https://secure.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/HOPE_Program/Georgia_s_HOPE_Scholarship_Program_Overview.aspx
Frequently asked questions regarding HOPE
• Do all classes count? • Do 7th or 8th grade classes count?• Do you get to keep the extra points added for
Honors or AP classes? • Why should my child take the harder classes
and not get the extra points?• How can I keep up with my student’s HOPE?
Other Opportunities for RigorAdvanced Placement Courses (AP)
• EHS currently offers 22 AP courses available throughout the 4 years of high school
• Requires the recommendation from previous subject area teacher based on classroom performance
• Student remains on campus with an EHS teacher trained by College Board
Other Opportunities for RigorDual Enrollment
• Dual enrollment (DE) is available to high school students who are on track to graduate. Their course selection at the college/university must align with their high school graduation requirements
• Grade earned in college class is posted to HS transcript, but also part of student’s college record. Georgia Milestones – EOC must still be taken and are 20% of student grade on HS transcript
• There may be costs associated with DE: food, transportation, fees, etc.
Class of 2019!Mr. Keith L. Ball
Etowah High School Principal
Graduation:Friday, May 24, 2019
at 8:00 PM First Baptist Church of Woodstock
