Welcome Class of 2015

February 2011

Parent and Student Information Session

• Graduation Requirements for all students• Earning Credit• Specific Courses• Assessments• Registration Process• Remarks from administrators• Questions/Answers

Today’s Agenda

How do you earn credit?

• 1.0 credit per single block course (passing grade of at least 70 required)

• 4 courses per semester = 4 credits• 2 semesters (8 courses) = 8 credits• 4 years of high school (4 x 8) = 32credits*

*26 credits required to graduate

How do you track student progress?

• 3 progress reports: every 4 ½ weeks• Report cards are once a semester (2 per year =

one in December and one in May)• Check your student’s Infinite Campus account

every so often…you determine

Why do credits matter?

Credits determine grade level and promotion:• 10th grade: 6.0 credits

Credits must include 1.0 credit ELA, 1.0 credit math, 1.0 credit science, 1.0 credit social studies plus at least two additional credits

• 11th grade: 12.0 credits Includes 2.0 credits of each: ELA, math, science, social studies plus at least

four elective credits• 12th grade: 18.0 credits

Includes 3.0 credits of each: ELA, math, science, social studies plus at least six elective credits

How many creditsare required?

• 26 credits are required in Glynn County for the Class of 2015(23--state required plus 3 local)

• 32 possible credits

Areas of Study

• English/Lang Arts• Mathematics• Science• Social Studies• Health/Personal Fitness

• Foreign Language• Career, Technical and

Agricultural Education(CTAE classes)

• Fine Arts

Graduation Requirements

4 English Lang Arts4 Mathematics 4 Science4 Social Studies1 Health/Personal Fit.

(or 3 credits of MJROTC)

9 electives:2 Foreign Language*7 CTAE electives

TESTS:Pass 5 GHSGTComplete 8 EOCT

GHSGT (Georgia High School Graduation Test)

• Writing—fall of 11th grade• Other 4 tests—spring of 11th grade English/Lang Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies• 5 opportunities to pass each test before graduation;

remediation offered• May not participate in graduation ceremonies in May

2015 unless passing scores are posted on all five tests

End of Course Tests (EOCT)

• State mandated• Diagnostic• Indicate student’s mastery

in a subject area• Grade: 15% of semester

average• Given at the end of

semester

9th grade English American Lit Math I Math 11 Biology Physical Science U.S. History Economics

Academic Course Information

• English 9th Grade Lit/Comp and Am

Lit/Comp + 2 more courses

• Math Math I, II, III, or Accelerated Math I, II, III

+ 1 more: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Dual Enrollment

Math Support I, II, III

• Science Biology Phys Science or Physics Chem, Env Science, or an AP course + 1 more: may be CTAE science: General

Hort. or academic science: Physics, Human Anatomy

• Social Studies World History, U. S. History, Am. Govt., Economics

Helpful Math Information• DOE Math Brochure• DOE Relevant Math Information

CTAE @ GA• Business & Computer Science• Education• Family & Consumer Science• Marketing Sales & Service• Government & Public Service• Agriculture

CTAE @ GICA

• Plant Science/Horticulture• Forestry/Natural Resources• Veterinary Science• Financial Management• Interactive Media• Small Business Develop.• Marketing & Sales• Travel Marketing• Sports & Entertainment

Mktg

• Broadcast/Video• Engineering• Manufacturing• Nursing• Graphic Design• Collision Repair• Construction• Metals Technology• Law & Justice• Culinary Arts• Architectural Drawing

Class of 2015

1. Minimum: 26 credits of credit 2. Specific course requirements3. Assessments:

Post passing scores on GSHGT and complete the EOCTs

TypicalFreshman Schedule

First Semester• Lit/Comp 9• Physical Science• Career Education &

Exploration• Elective or Band

Second Semester• Math I• World History• Personal Fit / Health• Elective or Band

Considerations

• Registration process begins now• Promotion requirements to grade 9: pass CRCT

in reading and math and pass core courses• Consider electives–select 6 in priority order• Foreign Language/Latin—consider 10th grade,

consider alternate

AP World History—college course; commitment of time: paired with World History Honors (2 blocks)

AP Night: Monday, Mar 14th @ 6:00pm in the GA Cafeteria

Every course counts; prep for GHSGTSocial identification: clubs, sports, bandParent involvement

How Registration Works

• Presentations to 8th grade students• Information sent home to parents• Week of March 7th – advisement• Academic teachers will recommend core

classes• Choose electives

• Middle school guidance counselor• Student’s team leader or teachers• General info:

email mbelechak@glynn.k12.ga.us• Websites: Glynn Middle Website

Glynn Academy Website• Glynn Academy

Additional Information

Becoming a Successful 9th Grader-Advice

from 9th grade teachers:• Do homework every night – whether it is assigned

or not.• Use your AGENDA• Come to class prepared• Study new vocabulary all the time• Ask for help when you don’t understand• “#1 reason students fail is because they

forgot”:forgot they had a test, forgot their book, forgot to do homework, forgot to come to school…”

Class of 2015Welcome to Glynn Academy!

Together we can make a difference in increasing academic

achievement for all students.