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FRESHMAN YEAR
PROMOTION CRITERIA How many units do you need for
promotion to each grade level?
From 9th to 10th 5 units From 10th to 11th 11 units From 11th to 12 17 units To graduate 23 units (in all the right
places)
GRADES AFFECT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students must pass at least five
classes each semester in order to participate in sports or other extra-curricular activities. You must be considered “on-track.”
5 units after 9th grade 10 units after 10th grade 16 units after 11th grade
Areas of Study Required Courses
High School Diploma
English 9th Lit. and Comp;American Lit. and Comp
4 Credits
Math Coordinate Algebra;Analytic Geometry;Advanced Algebra
4 Credits
Science Physical Science/Physics; Biology
4 Credits
Social Studies World History; US History; American Government and Economics
3 Credits
Health/PE Health; Personal Fitness
1 Credit
CTAE/Arts and Humanities Pathway
College Bound: 2 consecutive years of Foreign Language
3 Credits
Electives 4 Credits
Total 23 Credits
GRADUATION CHECKLIST
Complete your graduation checklist at the end of each semester.
1st semester ends in December 2nd semester ends in May Place your EOC scores on your
checklist
COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY You may earn Career, Technical and
Agricultural Education (CTAE) credit by attending classes at the College and Career Academy
In order to attend the College and Career Academy, you must earn 1unit in English and 1unit in Math
Therefore, you must pass your entire year of English and your entire year of Math
PROGRAMS OF STUDY AT THE COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY Air Force (JROTC) Automotive Service Technology Broadcast/Video Production Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Graphic Design Pathway
COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY Heating, Ventilation, &Air Conditioning
(HVAC) Healthcare Science and Emergency
Services Information Technology Marketing Engineering Nurses Aide**Dual enrollment is also available with
West Georgia Technical College
UNITS ARE POSTED TO YOUR TRANSCRIPT. YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS AN OFFICIAL RECORD SHOWING ALL COURSES TAKEN 9-12
Your units will post to your transcript in January and June of each school year. Complete your graduation checklist when your units post.
FOREIGN LANGUAGEForeign language is no longer a requirement for graduation; HOWEVER, all 4 year University System of Georgia schools require at least 2 consecutive units of the same modern language.
COLLEGE CREDIT NOW AP classes- A passing AP test score
earns college credit Dual enrollment- University of West
Georgia and West Georgia Technical College
Dual enrollment for Technical programs- West Georgia Technical College
Ecore- Online classes through the University of Georgia System. Website: ecore.usg.edu/
GEORGIA MILESTONE END-OF-COURSE-ASSESSMENT (EOC)
EOC
EOCT
Class Grade
Your EOC will count as 20% of your second semester grade in:
9th grade Lit./Comp
Physical Science Coordinate
Algebra
HOPE SCHOLARSHIP (3.0 GPA) AND RIGOR REQUIREMENTSYou must have 4 units in courses that are
considered rigorous in order to be considered for the Hope Scholarship
1. Advance math, such as Advanced Algebra or Trigonometry
2. Advance science such as Chemistry, Physics or Biology III
3. Advanced placement courses (AP)/Advanced Foreign Language
4. College courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia (in core subjects.)
IT’S TIME TO PLAN FOR SUCCESS IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER! Honor Status requires a 3.5 GPA—keep
your grades up To be a Carroll County Scholar, you will
need a 3.5 in your CORE classes HOPE GPA is based only on CORE
classes—do your best in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language
Senior privileges are based on grades, attendance, and discipline—come to school, make good grades, follow school rules and stay out of trouble
SCHOLARSHIPSIt’s not too early to start looking! Try the
following sites:
Scholarship search engines:
www.fastweb.com www.cappex.comwww.meritaid.com www.scholarships.com
GA COLLEGE 411.ORG Use this website to prepare for all things
high school, college and career Post your individual graduation plan Take career inventories to suggest
interest Begin building your academic resume
for college applications Prepare for EOC, SAT, ACT and Compass
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
Contact InformationHeidi Remy (9th grade counselor) [email protected]
770-459-5185
