Current 9 th Grade…Class of 2017 Parent and Student Registration Night Tuesday, February 4, 2014

1. Current 9th Grade…Class of 2017 Parent and Student Registration Night Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Prior to the presentation, students and parents should pick up Graduation Requirements Sheets and Informational Sheets

3. Graduation Requirements 24 Total Credits to Graduate 7 courses x 4 years = 28 Credit Opportunities TOTAL = 28 Credit Opportunities

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. AP Scholar Endorsement

8. “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

9. New HOPE Rigor Requirements

10. 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.

11. 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

13. Grade 10, 11 & 12 Course Options

14. ECCA and CTAE Travis Nesmith ECCA Principal Angie Wood SEHS CTAE Coordinator

15. Agriculture Program • Power Structures & Technical Systems Pathway • Animal Systems Pathway • Forestry/Natural Resources Pathway • Plant Systems Pathway

16. Agriculture Program

17. Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs • Architectural Drawing & Design Pathway

18. Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs • Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Pathway • (Note: the fourth course is not required for pathway completion)

19. Architecture, Construction, Communication and Transportation Program

20. Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs • Graphic Production Pathway • Web & Digital Design Pathway (this is a new pathway-all courses are taught at ECCA)

22. Architecture, Communication and Transportation Programs • Audio-Video Technology and Film Pathway

23. Engineering and Technology • Engineering Drafting & Design

24. Business & Computer Science Program • Business & Technology Pathway • Entrepreneurship Pathway

25. Logistics Program • Distribution and Logistics Pathway

26. Education Program • Early Childhood Care & Education Pathway • Teaching as a Profession Pathway

27. Culinary Arts Program • Culinary Arts Pathway

28. Safety Program • Navy JROTC

29. Healthcare Program • Therapeutic Services – Nursing Pathway • Therapeutic Services – Medical Services Pathway

31. Bell Schedule/Transportation

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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

35. 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.

36. 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!!

37. Questions?