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Mission Mission Possible: Possible:
Graduation & Graduation & BeyondBeyond
Class of 2018Class of 2018Information and Tips for Creating a Information and Tips for Creating a
Successful High School & Career Successful High School & Career ExperienceExperience
Welcome to High School!
8th Grade Orientation and Overview of High School
Information
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Advisement?
For all middle and high school students, there is BRIDGE advisement delivered by counselors through classroom guidance.
BRIDGE Advisement activities and plans help all students be College and Career Ready.
There are annual opportunities for each student and their parent/guardian to update the BRIDGE Graduation Plan. During 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades, you will have an
opportunity to review both your graduation plan and make course requests.
.
Career Planner & HS 101Career Planner & HS 101
These two documents will provide These two documents will provide you information about high school as you information about high school as well as course descriptions.well as course descriptions.
The Career Planner will be used this The Career Planner will be used this year and all during high school.year and all during high school.
High School 101 is used during your High School 101 is used during your 88thth grade year and as you enter high grade year and as you enter high school.school.
Career Planner Website link: http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/UserFiles/2/Career-Planner_13-14.pdf
High School 101High School 101Printed Guide Available During October Conference WeekPrinted Guide Available During October Conference Week
What classes will I take during my 9th grade year?
During your first semester in 9th grade, you will take at least four
classes and at the most seven. This depends on how many block
or traditional classes you have.
A block class is one in which you have class for 100 minutes (2 class periods) per semester.
A traditional class is one which you have for 50 minutes (like in middle school) per
semester.
Paulding County High Schools have adopted a hybrid schedule that combines both traditional
and block courses. This allows options for students to take more classes and electives
during their four years in high school.
Sample ScheduleSample Schedule
11stst Period- 8:30-9:25 – Spanish I Period- 8:30-9:25 – Spanish I
22ndnd Period- 9:30-10:25- 9 Period- 9:30-10:25- 9thth Lit Lit
Block 2 – 10:25-12:40- CCGPS Block 2 – 10:25-12:40- CCGPS AlgebraAlgebra
55thth Period- 12:45-1:35- Biology Period- 12:45-1:35- Biology
66thth Period- 1:40- 2:30- Health Period- 1:40- 2:30- Health
77thth Period- 2:35-3:25-Visual Arts Period- 2:35-3:25-Visual Arts
What classes will I take first semester?
There are certain classes that you are required to take to graduate. The classes you are required to take in 9th grade are:
9th Grade Literature or Honors
CCGPS Coordinate Algebra or
Accelerated CCGPS Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
Biology or Honors
Then you will also take other elective courses during your first semester such as:
World Geography, Personal Fitness, Health,
Spanish I, Fine Arts, CTAE Pathway course, etc.
Will I choose the classes I want to take?
In High School you will choose some of your classes, like electives, though you may not always get the ones
you select.
Other classes are required to graduate and you will not get to choose. For Example – You have to take
Math but you can choose if you want to take a World Language.
The decisions on electives need to be based on your goals/plans after high school and your BRIDGE
Career Interest Inventory information. Your Plan of Study will also be important for you to consider. Your middle and high school counselors will help you weigh your options and select the classes that will help you
reach your career/education goals.
What document will I use to make course requests for my 9th grade year and make a plan for grades 10, 11 and
12?
While this document will be used to create your plan for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades during the
BRIDGE Advisement opportunity with your parent/guardian, the Section 2 (S.2) column will
be used for course requests (registration) for your 9th grade year.
The S.3, S.4, and S.5 columns or sections will be used to plan for the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years.
What classes are required to graduate?
Section 1 of the BRIDGE Graduation Document lists these graduation requirements which include specific courses required to graduate and total 23 units of credit.
•4 English classes
•4 Math classes
•4 Science classes
•3 Social Studies classes
•1 Personal Fitness class
•1 Health class
•3 CTAE/Fine Arts/World Language Classes
•4 Electives
What are credits?
A credit is also known as a Carnegie Unit. You earn one unit
when you pass:
½ credit over two semesters =
1 credit OR
1 credit course taken as a block during one semester = 1 credit
You need 23 credits to graduate!
Test-out Opportunities for Credit
Beginning in the Spring of 8th grade, qualified students may test-
out in up to 3 EOCT courses throughout high school and earn
up to 3 high school credits.
Test-out OpportunitiesBasic Requirements and Information:
1. Limit is 3 credits earned during high school.
2. PCSD Test-out Registration Opportunity in January with
information available prior to registration opportunity.
3. Student cannot have started a course(s) that he/she is planning to test-out.
4. During January registration a payment of $50.00 must be made for each test. Students who score Exceeds will have this money reimbursed.
5. During February a grade of B or higher will be validated in the subject area in which the test is to be taken by the student’s teacher. Also, during February a teacher recommendation regarding the test-out opportunity must be received.
6. EOCT test(s) is taken during the week of March 10.
7. Once district has results and the Exceeds score is available, student will have transcript updated with course number, course title and the credit by his/her school counselor.
Test-out Opportunities Information
Page 14 of Career Planner
How are Honors classes in high
school different from middle school?
In 8th grade you may be taking one or more accelerated/advanced courses in an academic area.
In 9th grade honors courses include the areas of English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social
Studies. At some high schools Advanced Placement Human Geography is also offered to 9th
grade students. There is an online application process that begins in Novmember. The online
application is linked to the PCSD’s main website.
Advanced Placement or (AP) coursesAdvanced Placement or (AP) courses are offered in 10are offered in 10thth-12-12thth grades. (Some grades. (Some high schools offer AP Human Geography high schools offer AP Human Geography in the 9in the 9thth grade year.) Successful grade year.) Successful completion of an AP course, an average completion of an AP course, an average of 70 or above, earns a student 10 of 70 or above, earns a student 10 additional points to the final grade. additional points to the final grade. Passing the AP exam will usually count Passing the AP exam will usually count as college credit, depending on as college credit, depending on college/university regulations where you college/university regulations where you attend. AP courses are offered in attend. AP courses are offered in English/Language Arts, Math, Social English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Studies, and Science.
Weighting of Grades for Honors and APWeighting of Grades for Honors and AP
Honors courses can also affect GPA (Grade Honors courses can also affect GPA (Grade Point Average) - The weighted numeric GPA Point Average) - The weighted numeric GPA is 5 points for honors courses and of course, is 5 points for honors courses and of course, 10 points higher for AP courses.10 points higher for AP courses.
Regular courses are known as unweighted Regular courses are known as unweighted courses. courses.
What electives can I take in 9th grade?
Here are the electives you can Here are the electives you can take in 9take in 9thth grade: grade:
MusicMusic• Beginning BandBeginning Band• Beginning ChorusBeginning Chorus• Beginning Choral Beginning Choral
EnsembleEnsemble Social StudiesSocial Studies
• Current IssuesCurrent Issues• World GeographyWorld Geography
(Highly recommended)(Highly recommended)
Theatre ArtsTheatre Arts• Fundamentals IFundamentals I
World LanguageWorld Language• Spanish 1Spanish 1• Spanish 2Spanish 2• French 1French 1
CTAE (Career Technical CTAE (Career Technical and Agricultural and Agricultural Education)Education)
How many electives can I take
in 9th grade?
You will take 3 electives in 9th grade including Health and PE
(Both Personal Fitness and Health are required for graduation, unless you
successfully complete 3 years of JROTC.)
Do I have to take PE?
YES, to graduate, you have to take PE (Personal Fitness) and pass it!
You don’t have to take it in 9th grade, but all freshmen are registered for it.
As previously stated, 3 passed courses in the JROTC pathway will satisfy the Health
and Personal Fitness requirements for graduation.
What is JROTC?
The Junior ROTC program is an elective course taught by retired officers and non-commissioned officers at selected
public and private high schools in the U.S.
JROTC prepares high school students for future leadership roles while making them aware of the benefits of citizenship.
Classroom and outside activities become opportunities to acquire knowledge, discipline, and a sense of responsibility
that are necessary to take charge of one's future. The result is responsible cadets who are confident of themselves, can think on their own, and can express their ideas and opinions clearly
and concisely.
JROTC (Air Force) is offered at EPHS.JROTC (Army) is offered at HHS, NPHS, PCHS, and SPHS.
Do I have to take a World Language to graduate?
No! You can take CTAE or fine arts classes instead.
BUT…
Yes! If you plan on attending college. 2 years of the same World Language are
required for admission into Georgia Colleges/Universities as well as many
out-of-state colleges and universities.
What is CTAE?
CCareer, areer, TTechnical, and echnical, and AAgricultural gricultural EEducational Coursesducational Courses
Students may earn 3 units of credit in a sequence of CTAE courses through self-Students may earn 3 units of credit in a sequence of CTAE courses through self-selected pathways leading to college and career readiness certificate.selected pathways leading to college and career readiness certificate.
Paulding County offers courses in the following Career Clusters:Paulding County offers courses in the following Career Clusters:
Government and Public Government and Public AdministrationAdministration
Healthcare ScienceHealthcare Science
Hospitality and TourismHospitality and Tourism
Human ServicesHuman Services
Information TechnologyInformation Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Securityand Security
ManufacturingManufacturing
MarketingMarketing
Science, Technology, Engineering, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematicsand Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, and Transportation, Distribution, and LogisticsLogistics
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Architecture and ConstructionArts, Audio-video Technology, and CommunicationsBusiness Management and
AdministrationEducation and TrainingEnergyFinance
CTAE Video LinkCTAE Video Link
http://schools.paulding.k12.ga.us/ischooldistrict/district_videos_select.php?district_ID=2&video_ID=112
What if I wanted to take a course What if I wanted to take a course Online during high school?Online during high school?
During the month of June 2014, there will During the month of June 2014, there will be a PCSD online registration opportunity be a PCSD online registration opportunity for high school courses.for high school courses.
Senate Bill 289 allows districts to provide Senate Bill 289 allows districts to provide students in grades 3 through 12 the option students in grades 3 through 12 the option of taking an onlineof taking an online
course should you choose that option. course should you choose that option.
What if I wanted to take a course What if I wanted to take a course Online during high school?Online during high school?
Counselors have the online course information for Counselors have the online course information for high school courses. The district resource is high school courses. The district resource is called K12.called K12.
The GaDOE Clearinghouse provides course and The GaDOE Clearinghouse provides course and provider information and may be accessed provider information and may be accessed through the following link for provider through the following link for provider information:information:
http://www.gadoe.org/_layouts/GADOEPublic.SPApp/Clearinghouse.aspx
What if I wanted to go to a college, university
or technical college before I graduate?
A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.
A process by which high school students take courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution while still enrolled as a high school student and receive credit both at the high school and at the postsecondary institution.
College Credit Now/College Credit Now/Dual Enrollment DefinedDual Enrollment Defined
Student BenefitsStudent Benefits
How Does Dual Credit Benefit High School Students?How Does Dual Credit Benefit High School Students?H
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Sch
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efits
Our district students usually take advantage Our district students usually take advantage of either Accel, Move on When Ready, or of either Accel, Move on When Ready, or
TCSG Dual EnrollmentTCSG Dual Enrollment Accel is a program typically for Juniors and Accel is a program typically for Juniors and
Seniors. Seniors. Accel courses are core academic courses in Accel courses are core academic courses in
English, mathematics, science, and social studies English, mathematics, science, and social studies and are part of a degree program.and are part of a degree program.
A student may be full or part time at the college, A student may be full or part time at the college, university or technical college. If a student is part university or technical college. If a student is part time at the college, then, the student is also part time at the college, then, the student is also part time at the high school.time at the high school.
Students must meet admissions requirements at Students must meet admissions requirements at the college, technical college or university.the college, technical college or university.
Move on When ReadyMove on When Ready
Important facts about MOWR:Important facts about MOWR:1. Students must have attended public high school 1. Students must have attended public high school
previous year and be counted in both FTE countsprevious year and be counted in both FTE counts
2. Students must be in 11th or 12th grade and 2. Students must be in 11th or 12th grade and attending as fulltime student at the attending as fulltime student at the postsecondary institution (12 semester hours)postsecondary institution (12 semester hours)
3. Students cannot switch from MOWR to another 3. Students cannot switch from MOWR to another College Credit Now program during the semester.College Credit Now program during the semester.
4. Students must meet admissions requirements of 4. Students must meet admissions requirements of the college, university or technical college.the college, university or technical college.
5. Core or elective courses may be taken.5. Core or elective courses may be taken.
College Credit Now/College Credit Now/Dual EnrollmentDual EnrollmentMOWR ACCEL DUAL TCSG
(Technical College System
of Georgia)
JOINT
AGE(*See school counselor if want to take course work younger than 16.)
Junior or Senior16 years*
Junior or Senior 16 years*
16 years* 16 years*
FUNDING Georgia Department of
Education 100% paid tuition and fees up to 15 semester hours or 4 high school units
GSFC100% paid tuition from state fundsNo fees paid from state fundsFees paid by student for 2013-1014 year.
HOPE Grant (GSFAPPS)
Partial Tuition Paid by Georgia Student Finance Commission Rate determined by GSFC every yearFees paid by student for 2013-1014 year.
HOPE Grant (GSFAPPS)
Partial Tuition Paid by Georgia Student Finance Commission Rate determined by GSFC every yearFees paid by student for 2013-1014 year.
MOWR, ACCEL, and DUAL TCSG credit hours do NOT count toward the HOPE cap.
Credit hours count toward HOPE cap
BOOKS Books are responsibility of
student
Books are responsibility of
student
Books are responsibility of
student
Books are responsibility of
student
COURSES Academic/Technical
Academic Technical Academic/Technical
CREDIT High school & College
High school & College
High school & College
College only
ATTENDANCE Full time at college P/T or F/T at college P/T or F/T at college P/T or F/T at collegeHOPE CAP = 127 Semester Hours
Where can I sit at lunch?
In high school, you can sit wherever you want in the Cafeteria during your
lunch period.
What types of food are served at Lunch
in high school?
The high school cafeteria serves the same types of food and lunches as the ones served in middle
school.
What are the procedures for lunch
in high school?
The lunch procedures work the same as middle school,
only you walk to and from the cafeteria on your own.
You don’t have to line up and be led there and back by a
teacher or sit with your class.
How will I know when to go to
Lunch?
It may be confusing at first, but a bell will ring and your 4th or 5th period teacher will
tell you which bell is your lunch bell.
Don’t worry – we won’t let you miss lunch.
What clubs and/or extra curricular
activities are available for students
in 9th grade?
In middle school, you have to be in 7th or 8th grade before you can
participate in some activities.
In high school, 9th graders are not limited to the kinds of clubs,
sports, or extra-curricular activities they can participate in.
What are the requirements to play sports in high school?
First semester freshmen may
participate in sports and extra-curricular
activities.Second semester 9th grade students must
have earned 2.5 credits to participate.
How do you sign up for
clubs/activities?
There several ways to find out about clubs and extra curricular activities…
1. Attend the Class of 2018 (8th Grade Night at the high school in March.
During this event different sponsors will have tables set up to tell you about their
clubs/activities.
2. Check-out the high school Website.
3. Listen to the daily announcements about clubs, activities, and events.
What can I expect from high school
sports?
There are several kinds of HS sports.
HS sports include wrestling, baseball, competitive cheerleading, volley ball, track, cross country,
golf, fast pitch softball, and tennis.
You also play other district high schools instead of just within
Paulding County.
What is daily advisement?
You may have advisement segment in your schedule similar to NBI at the
middle school.
For all middle and high school students, there is BRIDGE advisement delivered by
counselors through classroom guidance with annual opportunities for student and
parent/guardian to update the BRIDGE Graduation Plan.
The advising teachers will discuss The advising teachers will discuss information given by the information given by the counselors and the counselors and the administrators. Topics include administrators. Topics include careers and career pathways, careers and career pathways, test-taking tips, goal setting, and test-taking tips, goal setting, and course selection for the upcoming course selection for the upcoming semesters. Also, information semesters. Also, information regarding ongoing activities will regarding ongoing activities will be shared (homecoming, etc.).be shared (homecoming, etc.).
For high schools that have daily For high schools that have daily advisement:advisement:
Do Seniors prank or disrespect freshmen?
No! Bullying, cyberbullying, and harassing other students are not
tolerated. Seniors that are caught harassing freshmen will have
consequences. If you are being threatened by anyone or feel unsafe
talk to your 9th grade counselor
and/or administrator.
What do I do if get lost?
Our 8th grade night at the high school and 9th grade summer opportunity will help you become familiar with the high school campus so that you will not get
lost.
If you can’t find your way, ask a teacher or administrator you see or go to any office. There will also be school
maps available at open house and during advisement the first day.
How do I get from one class to the next class without being late?
Use your time wisely!
Don’t stand around and talk! Find the quickest way from point A to point B and go!
There are consequences for being late to class.
How are high school teachers different
from middle school teachers?
In high school, your teachers may not teach only freshmen. They expect you to be more responsible and may not be
as patient about accepting late assignments or reminding you to
behave. You’re expected to be more mature and take yourself and your
work more seriously. You are expected to be organized and prepared each
day!
What is EOCT?
EOCT or End Of Course TestEOCT assessments are state regulated and mandated tests that high school students have to take to ensure
that the students have mastered the courses. All Georgia high school students will take the same
EOCTs. This provides consistency between all schools in Georgia.
Your EOCT score will count 20% of your final grade. Your course grade is 80% of your grade. Many
teachers use this exam in lieu of a final exam. The EOCTs you will take in 9th grade are
9th grade Lit, CCGPS Algebra, and Biology
Can I graduate early?
Technically, Yes! You could graduate after the spring semester of your junior year or the fall
semester of your senior year. BUT…
There are so many options, opportunities, and activities your senior year you wouldn’t want to.
It is very difficult to do so because you have English, Math, Science, and Social Studies courses to complete during your senior
year.
The College Credit Now which includes Accel, MOWR (Move On When Ready) and TCSG Dual Enrollment programs let you take college courses during high school. The work release program lets
you leave early to go to work.
Not to mention the social activities such as senior prom, senior week, and senior superlatives that you won’t want to miss.
What is the website that supports academic
and career planning for high school as well as after graduation?
www.gacollege411.org
What should I already have accomplished on GACollege411 per the BRIDGE Law
legislation (advisement and career planning legislation):
My411 Account
Career Cluster Survey
Interest Profiler
Exploration of 3 Career Concentrations (Pathways aka Plans of Study)
Exploration of 3 Careers
All of these items should be saved in the portfolio of your My411 account.
Will I be completing anything else this
year in GACollege411?
YES!!!!
You are more ready than you know and we are here to help you be successful in high
school.There will be an advisement opportunity with your parent/guardian to learn about high school, finalize course requests, and develop your graduation plan during the
week of
During this advisement opportunity, During this advisement opportunity, you and your parent/guardian will:you and your parent/guardian will:
Complete and/or review your BRIDGE Complete and/or review your BRIDGE Graduation Plan document.Graduation Plan document.
Middle school counselors will support you Middle school counselors will support you in updating this information in your IGP in updating this information in your IGP (Individual Graduation Plan in your My411 (Individual Graduation Plan in your My411 Account (1Account (1stst Semester or Early 2 Semester or Early 2ndnd Semester). Semester).
During second semester, you will be During second semester, you will be linking/connecting yourself to the high linking/connecting yourself to the high school on GAcollege411.school on GAcollege411.