Current 9th Grade…Class of 2017Parent and Student Registration Night

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Prior to the presentation, students and parents should pick up Graduation Requirements

Sheets and Informational Sheets

Graduation Requirements

24 Total Credits to Graduate

7 courses x 4 years = 28 Credit Opportunities

TOTAL = 28 Credit Opportunities

Graduation Requirements

• 4 Language Arts• 4 Mathematics• 4 Science• 3 Social Studies• One Pathway Required (CTAE, Foreign

Language, Fine Arts)• Personal Fitness and Health*• Electives*Note that 3 ROTC classes=Health/Personal Fitness Credit

Assessment Requirements

All students are required to take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test in order to receive a diploma in Georgia. Juniors will take this test for the first time in September, 2014. Students will have five opportunities to pass this test before their graduation date.

Foreign Language

• Two units of credit in the same foreign language are required by the University System of Georgia Institutions and other post-secondary institutions.– Spanish I and II– French I and II

AP Scholar Endorsement

“Preparing for College” Packet

Staying on Course High School Curriculum Requirements for

the University System of Georgia

Office of Student Affairs

www.usg.edu/student_affairs

New HOPE Rigor Requirements

New HOPE Rigor Requirements• For the Class of 2017, students must meet

additional requirements to be eligible to receive the HOPE Scholarship.

• Students not only must have a 3.0 GPA in core courses, they must also complete the new rigor requirement. This requirement is that students must take and pass four rigor courses.

• Rigor courses offered at SEHS are marked by an asterisk on the registration form, and they are also included on the back of the handout.

Registration Process

• Tuesday, January 28th– Advisement – Issue Registration Forms– Individual Student Conferences

• Tuesday, February 4th– Advisement– Individual Student Conferences

• Friday, February 7th– Advisement– Return Registration Forms to Advisor

Grade 10, 11 & 12 Course OptionsPeriod Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

1st 10th Grade English or Honors 10th Grade English

American Lit or AP Language

British Lit or AP Literature

2nd Physical Science or Honors Physical

Science

Environmental Science or Chemistry

4th Science

3rd World HistoryOrAP

Government/Politics

US History or AP US History

Economics (.5 credit) orAP Microeconomics/

Macroeconomics

4th Analytic Geometry Advanced Algebra 4th Math

5th Elective Elective Elective

6th Elective Elective Elective

7th Elective Elective Elective

ECCA and CTAE

Travis NesmithECCA Principal

Angie WoodSEHS CTAE Coordinator

Agriculture Program• Power Structures &

Technical Systems Pathway

• Animal Systems Pathway

• Forestry/Natural Resources Pathway

• Plant Systems Pathway

Agriculture Program

Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs

• Architectural Drawing & Design Pathway

Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs

• Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Pathway

• (Note: the fourth course is not required for pathway completion)

Architecture, Construction, Communication and Transportation

Program

Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs

• Graphic Production Pathway

• Web & Digital Design Pathway

(this is a new pathway-all courses are taught at ECCA)

Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs

• Audio-Video Technology and Film Pathway

Engineering and Technology

• Engineering Drafting & Design

Business & Computer Science Program

• Business & Technology Pathway

• Entrepreneurship Pathway

Logistics Program

• Distribution and Logistics Pathway

Education Program• Early Childhood Care &

Education Pathway• Teaching as a Profession

Pathway

Culinary Arts Program

• Culinary Arts Pathway

Safety Program

• Navy JROTC

Healthcare Program

• Therapeutic Services – Nursing Pathway

• Therapeutic Services – Medical Services Pathway

Bell Schedule/TransportationSEHS ECCA

8:20 to 9:20 1st Period 8:50 to 9:55 1st Period(miss 1st and 2nd period at SEHS)

9:25 to 10:20 2nd Period

10:25 to 11:20 3rd Period 10:50 to 11:55 2nd Period(miss 3rd and 4th period at SEHS)

11:25 to 12:20 4th Period

12:25 to 2:00 5th Period (with lunch)

12:15 to 1:20 3rd Period(miss 4th and 5th period at SEHS)

2:05 to 2:55 6th Period 1:25 to 2:30 4th Period(miss 5th and 6th period at SEHS)

3:00 to 3:50 7th Period

Planning Ahead – Work-Based Learning

• This program is for students 16 years or older. • This program allows students to receive high

school credit while developing skills in the workplace.

• Students do not have to have employment prior to entering this program; however, the student should have a job in his/her program concentration area to participate.

• Students in this program must have a driver’s license, student parking permit, and have personal transportation to participate in this program.

Planning Ahead - Dual Enrollment

• This program allows students 16 years and older to take courses for high school and college credit.

• Students must meet enrollment requirements of the college.

• Please see your counselor for more information.

Planning Ahead-Pathways

• There are three pathways that start during a student’s junior year. These pathways are dual enrollment with Savannah Technical College:– Welding Pathway (will need to take Industry Fundamental and

Occupational Safety during 9th or 10th grade year as a pre-requisite)

– Cosmetology Pathway– Law Enforcement Services Pathway

Sophomore Checklist!!• Meet with your school counselor to discuss

your education (pathway options, college admission exams, etc.)

• Learn about dual enrollment options for earning and funding college credit while still in high school.

• All sophomores will take the PSAT in October.

• Start exploring colleges to see what their requirements are for college admission.

Sophomore Checklist!!

• Track your GPA eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship (you can do this on GACollege411.org)

• Participate and volunteer in extracurricular activities…this looks good on a college application!!

Questions?