welcome parents and students elca class of 2019 ninth grade curriculum night
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Welcome Parents and Students ELCA Class of 2019Ninth Grade Curriculum Night
The Ninth Grade Year
Begin with the End in Mind
College Admissions
“Demonstrated Academic Achievement” is the primary factor in first year admission decisions.
• GPA• Rigor of Courses• SAT / ACT
2015 Freshman Class Profile
University of Georgia
22,225 applications
11,602 admitted / 5300 enrolled
• Middle 50% *
GPA 3.81 – 4.06 (3.91)
SAT 1810 – 2060
ACT 28 – 32 (29)
AP 6 – 9 (94%)
2015 Freshman Class Profile
Georgia Institute of Technology
27,270 applicants
8,560 accepted / 3050 enrolled
* Middle 50% *
GPA 3.8 – 4.0
SAT 2060 – 2250 (2140)
ACT 30 – 33 (31.5)
AP 6 – 11 (945 AP Calculus)
High School Graduation Requirements
1 Year = 1 Carneige Credit Bible 4 Years
English 4 Years
Mathematics 4 Years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an additional math to include Algebra III, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, or Statistics)
Science 4 Years (Must include Biology, Chemistry, Introductory to Physics or Honors Physics, and one additional high school science course)
Social Studies 4 Years (Must include World History, US
History, Gov’t/Econ
Graduation Requirements Continued
Foreign Language 2 Years (must be the same language
Health ½ Credit
Personal Fitness ½ Credit
Fine Arts 1 Year
Electives 2 Credits
GEORGIA’S HOPE PROGRAM
Zell Miller Scholarship
Eligibility
3.70 GPA college preparatory curriculum
1200 SAT (cr/m) or 26 (composite) ACT
-Award Amounts
Public University- Full tuition
Private University– pays $4,000 per year
GEORGIA’S HOPE PROGRAM
HOPE Scholarship
Eligibility
3.0 GPA college preparatory curriculum
-Award Amounts
Public university- pays a percentage of tuition (90% this past year).
Private university- $3,600
PSAT / ACT Aspire – Pathway to SAT / ACT
PSAT – October 14
ACT Aspire –
April 19
periodic assessments
Parent Night in January
TIPS for High School Success
Begin with the end in mind … Know How You are Smart
Use an Agenda
Preparing for Tests
Study Smart
Take Good Notes
Complete Homework/Classwork
Instructional Focus
Instructional Focus (IF) is a twenty-five minute non-credit bearing course that affords students the opportunity for tutoring and/or enrichment during the school day. IF is an extension of the fifth period class in which students have scheduled time to complete various assignments, homework or projects. IF also serves as a vehicle for mandatory tutoring for those students who may need additional assistance in mastering mathematical concepts, or assistance in reading, essay writing, etc.
2015-2016 5th Period IF Schedule
GA College 411
www.gacollege411.org
5A 5B 5C
11:41 - 12:06 IF 11:41 – 12:29 CLASS 11:41 – 12:29 CLASS
12:10 – 12:35 LUNCH 12:33 – 12:58 LUNCH 12:33 – 12:58 IF
12:39 – 1:27 CLASS 1:02 – 1:27 IF 1:01 – 1:27 LUNCH
Classroom Visits
English
Ancient World History
AP Human Geography
Biology
Geometry
Spanish
Algebra
Putting the Pieces Together … Romans 12:2
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy …A High Performing School (AND philosophy)
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory
of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
WHO
WHY
HOW
WHAT
ELCA … Pursuing EXCELLENCE
Excellence is a matter …
H – Hard Work
E – Example
A – Achievement
R – Respect
T - Trust
BEGIN with the END in Mind
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.” Psalm 126:3