The Heritage Upper School

Orientation 2003

Mission Statement

Mens, Corpus, Spiritus, Sodalitas Mind, Body, Spirit, Camaraderie

The mission of the Heritage School is to develop the mind in preparation for college and later life, to develop the body through competition and teamwork, to develop

the spirit through self-awareness and growth, and to develop camaraderie through shared experience.

College Prep Curriculum

The Heritage School is a college preparatory school. That is our mission, and we believe we are fulfilling that goal

as evidenced by the list of colleges to which Heritage graduates have been

accepted.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 23 units earned in grades 9-12 are required for

graduation.All Upper School Students are expected to complete at least 6

courses per year.

Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 units

Foreign Language 3 units of one language insequence

Natural Science 3 units of lab science

Mathematics 4 units - Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra II as a minimum. Studentsmust take a math each year.

PE and Health 1 unit

Social Science 3 units - must include USHistory, W History, Gov't & Econ

Computer & PublicSpeaking

1/2 unit each

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

These are courses designed to be taught as college level courses. In May, nation-wide

exams are given. Most colleges accept satisfactory grades (3,4, or 5) on the exam

as credit courses. The Pre-requisites for AP courses are found in the Student

Handbook, pages 9&10.

AP Courses Offered

• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Chemistry• AP English• AP Environmental Sc• AP French• AP European History

• AP Spanish• AP US History• AP Art

State Physical Education Guidelines

All high school students in Georgia are required to take one semester of fitness and one semester of health. Part of this course includes the ADAP Test (Alcohol, Drug Awareness Program) which

is necessary for securing a driver’s license in Georgia. Students are given a card at the

completion of the course.

Transcripts

• Registrar - Susan Dieckmann

• Grades from ninth grade are entered on the permanent transcript

• The Cumulative GPA • (Grade Point Average)

begins in ninth grade

• These grades are used to qualify for the following:

• HOPE Scholarship• College Admissions• Valedictorian and

other Honors• Graduating with

Honors

Failures

A course that is failed must be retaken the following year or taken in an approved

summer school. The failing grade remains on the transcript.

Grading Scale

A 92-100

B 84-91

C 76-83

D 70-75

F 69 and below

Communication

• The school and the teachers use several vehicles to keep parents informed.

• Update• The Web Page• Handbook• Phone Directory• E-mail• Phone calls home• Academic Alerts• Report Cards

Heritage Technology

• Heritage home page

• Teacher web sites

• On-line syllabi

• Teacher e-mail

• Student e-mail

• Code of Ethics

• varsitybooks.com

Testing

NEDT - National EducationalDevelopment Test

Ninth Grade

PSAT - PreliminaryScholastic Aptitude Test

Tenth & Eleventh Grades

SAT I All Eleventh & TwelthGraders

SAT II (Subject Tests) As desired or requested bysome colleges

ACT As desired or requested bysome colleges

Counseling - Dr. Sandy Thames

• New Student Transition

• Study Lab

• Follow-up to Academic Alerts

• Medication

• Available to individual students and groups as needed

College Advisor - Heather Click

• College Preparatory curriculum expectations

• Resources

• Exploration, Selection, Admission

• College Bound Programs

Advisor/Advisee System

• Academic guidance

• Support

• Contact for parents

• Student advocate

• Conferences

Athletics

• Athletic Director - Simone DuPree• The Heritage School is a member of the

Georgia Independent School Association.

• The Heritage School is a member of Region 4AA and competes against other independent schools in the area.

Athletic Programs

Fall Winter Spring

Cross Country MS & VarsityBasketball

Track

MS & VarsitySoccer (Boys)

MS & VarsityDance Team

MS & VarsitySoccer (Girls)

MS & VarsityCheering

Tennis

MS & VarsitySoftball

Baseball

Golf

GISA Rules

Athletic EligibilityAll students must pass five academic

courses the preceding semester.All students must have a current physical

on file with the AD.

Clubs & Activities

• Key Club Gina Watkiss• Outing Club Frank Marchman• French Club Alice Browning• Spanish Club Paulina Aber• Natl Honor Society Darrell Comfort• SGA Dorothy Rich & David Boyd• Honor Council Jeff Stuart• Heritage Singers Marian Steed

Daily Schedule

8:20-9:58 1A or 1B10:00-10:15 Community Time10:15-10:50 XL10:50-12:20 2A or 2B12:20-12:50 Lunch12:50-2:17 3A or 3B2:20-3:15 4A or 4B

Community Time

Each day all upper school students meet together in the SLC. The meeting is

conducted by the President of the SGA. We recognize achievements, make

announcements, and share ideas. These meetings keep us informed and bring us

together as a community.

Excel (XL)

XL is a period each day, following Community Time, when students have the opportunity to meet with

teachers for extra help, or to make up work, or just time to talk. It is perfect for continuing labs, or completing projects. Ninth graders will be assigned to a study hall.

However, they are able to do all of the above after

checking in with their teacher. At certain times faculty members may offer mini classes in areas of interest to

students.

Interim

• October 28-31• Ninth Grade –Skidaway (Marine Biology) – Gina

Watkiss• Sophomores - Service experience -Dorothy Rich,

and Alice Browning• Juniors - College trip - Heather Click • Seniors - Trip to St. Mary’s/Cumberland - Glenda

Davis and Tracey Littlefield

Freedom and Responsibility

• XL

• Free Period

• Lunch

• Driving

• Senior Privileges

Absences & Morning Tardies

• If a student will be absent or tardy for any reason, please call before 8:30.

• In the event that a student must be absent for an extended period for reasons other than illness, please inform the Registrar in advance.

• The Registrar calls the home of every student who is not at school by 8:30.

• Excessive tardies at the end of each quarter will result in a Saturday workday and /or loss of Sr. privileges.

Upper School Dress Code

• Collared dress, polo, mock or turtleneck shirts

• Shirts tucked in• Dress pants or mid-thigh

length shorts• Sandals, dress shoes or

athletic shoes• Sleeveless tops or

blouses

• No T-shirts, short or long sleeved

• Shorts must be appropriate length

• No tank tops or shirts that reveal undergarments

• No sweatshirts other than Heritage sweatshirts

Questions?

• Academic

• Activities

• Athletics

Open House

September 4, 2003

SLC 7:00pm

Grades 7-12

Tours will be available for anyone who would like to

see the campus.Thank you for your time.