CHHS 9 th Grade Parent Registration Night

1. CHHS 9th Grade Parent Registration Night Are you ready?

2. Block Schedule Freshman Classes Honors Classes Extra Support 9th Grade Academy Standards Based Report Cards 9th Grade Counts Graduation GHSGT Parent Involvement Extracurricular Activities Eligibility Questions Topics Covered

3. Douglas County High Schools

4. Graduation Rule

5. New Graduation Rule • Effective with incoming freshmen in 2008 • Eliminates tiered diploma options • Common set of diploma requirements • All graduates prepared for college-entry courses AND the workplace without remediation

6. Graduation Rule Areas of StudyUnits Required English/Language Arts * 4 Mathematics* 4 Science* 4 Social Studies* 4 (3) CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 3 Health and Physical Education* 1 Electives 4 Total Units (Minimum) 24 (23) * Required Courses and/or Core Courses

7. BLOCK SCHEDULE • Students take 4 classes per semester (8 classes total) • We try to balance two academics and two electives each semester • Each class is 90 MINUTES • Each class counts as 1 UNIT– can earn up to EIGHT units • You must pass at least 4 classes to become a sophomore

8. Freshmen Classes • All students will be enrolled in 8 classes. • At least 4 classes are already designated for freshmen. • Students will choose 4 electives.

9. FRESHMEN CLASSES All 9th graders take: • 9th Lit/Comp • American Government • Math I • Biology

10. Honors Class Requirements • Middle School Recommendation AND • 90 or better in previous class OR • 75th percentile on last standardized test

11. Foreign Language • Many 9th graders go ahead and sign up for foreign language. • CHHS offers Spanish and French.

12. FRESHMEN CLASSES Academically, high school can be a difficult adjustment. Some classes can cause a struggle.

13. CTAE PATHWAYS • Business and Marketing • Family and Consumer Science • Technology Education • Trade and Industry There are 4 Technology/Career areas:

14. FRESHMEN ELECTIVES French I-III Intro Drafting & Design Spanish I-III Intro to Healthcare Team Sports NJROTC Lifetime Sports Chorus Physical Conditioning Band Business Essentials Computer Applications 9th Grade Marketing Principles Computing in the Modern World Family & Consumer Science Essentials

15. EXTRA SUPPORT PLEASE!! • CoTaught Classes • Math I Support Lab • Tutoring • CCAE Support • Special Education • SST • Saturday School

16. Standards Based Report Cards • New way of reporting • Lists all standards covered in a class • Allows you to see how well your child has mastered each standard • Sent out with progress reports at 4 ½ week and 13 ½ week mark each semester

17. End of Course Tests • Your students will be taking some end of course tests • The EOCT counts 15% of your total semester grade • The following courses have an EOCT. Freshmen EOCTs are marked with an asterisk. 9th Grade Literature* American Literature Biology* Physical Science Math I*Math II Economics US History

18. Georgia High School Graduation Tests • All students must pass in order to graduate • Students take the tests their Junior Year. • Five Test Subject Areas: • Writing • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies

19. 9th GRADE COUNTS It is important to try from the beginning of high school • HOPE scholarship • Freshman Index (used for college admissions) • Superintendent Scholar Award (3.5 GPA first semester, no grade below “B”) • For promotion to 10th grade (have to earn 4 units) – no more “placement” have to earn units to go to next grade level. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…GRADUATION

20. GRADUATION • Pass 24 units • Meet state and local requirements • Pass GHSGT for a diploma (during junior year)

21. HOW DOES A PARENT KEEP UP?

22. HOW DOES A PARENT KEEP UP? Parent involvement ……… • Attend school functions – games, PTSA, advisement conferences • Know what your child is doing - Parent Portal • Email/call teachers with questions/concerns • Know when report cards are coming out • Utilize Standards Based Report Cards • Become a part of our school (they aren’t adults yet )

23. Student Involvement – Clubs and Activities

24. Student Involvement - Sports

25. ELIGIBILITY forCompetitive Activities • ALL 1st time 9th graders are eligible • After 1st semester: • Meet GHSA criteria • Pass 3 out of 4 classes • Be on “track” • Obtain 4 units by 10th grade • Obtain 10 units by 11th grade • Obtain 16 units by 12th grade

26. Keep in Mind • High School still has a dress code • Poor attendance will negatively affect your student’s academic progress • Discipline issues make your child miss class

27. QUESTIONS??? Can contact: Middle School Faculty High School Faculty chhs2013@douglas.k12.ga.us CHHS website

28. Course Summaries for 8th Grade Advisement

29. Course Summaries NINTH GRADE COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE: • CHHS Students will:  • develop grammar and writing • expand knowledge on the short story, the novel, nonfiction, drama, and poetry Units are taught on the, including epic poetry • be evaluated by means of tests, projects, and essays • * HONORS NINTH GRADE LITERATURE requires summer reading along with any coordinating projects and tests. 

30. Course Summaries MATH I: • CHHS Students will:  • experience a compilation of algebra, geometry, and statistics topics together in one course  • experience a curriculum by using task sets, lecture, as well as teacher led examples • *  SUPPORT CLASS/LAB is taught in conjunction with MATH I over a full year rather than one semester.  The “Support” aspect of the course uses a large portion of time to remediate fundamental skills that are needed to be successful with the state’s new GPS curriculum.  This course will help students obtain any gaps in knowledge from previous courses or review topics from previous courses they need extra assistance to understand. • *   ACCELERATED MATH I students will be responsible for Math I as well as half of the Math II curriculum in one semester.  It is taught at a much faster pace.  

31. Course Summaries BIOLOGY: • CHHS Students will:  • explore/study living things and topics dealing with current technology in the biological sciences • experience organized class discussions, group activities, hands on lab activities and in class research • conduct laboratory experiments such as:  DNA Extraction from Fruit, Owl pellet dissection, • Cell Brochure (project about cell organelles), DNA Extraction from Fruit, • Diffusion Inquiry Lab, Science Fair Project, Genetic Disease Research Project • *   HONORS BIOLOGY students will carry out traditional, partial inquiry, and full inquiry style labs that foster development of lab skills that can be used in problem solving scenarios.  Honors students will conduct their own research in the form of a science fair project and will be involved in other group and independent projects. 

32. Course Summaries AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: • CHHS Students will:  • explore the foundations of government, the Constitution, the branches of government and the election process • simulate, debate, or complete a project with each unit. (Projects include a constitutional dinner party, a mock Congress, a ratification debate, presidential campaign, etc.) • *    HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT moves at a faster pace and includes more primary source readings and projects. • *    ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT follows the curriculum established by the college board and is a college-level course. It is reading and writing intensive, and moves at a quick pace. It is for students who want a real academic challenge and would like the chance to earn college credit in the 9th grade.

33. Course Summaries BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 26 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • learn the basics for owning a business and managing your money • learn how technology and communication has played an important role in our global economy • develop business ideas • design promotional material for a business • determine the best advertising tool for a business • make decisions about the items to sell or services to provide

34. Course Summaries COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 27 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • learn the basics for using the computer and various programs • develop skills necessary in other high school classes • use Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc. • design brochures • create data bases • develop power point presentations

35. Course Summaries COMPUTERS IN THE MODERN WORLD: Prerequisite:  must be able to demonstrate skills taught in Computer Applications OR pass the Computer Application course (see page 27 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • enhance basic knowledge of technology in the modern day • understand the history of technology and its impact on our society along with the many uses and applications of technology • develop a understanding regarding the inside of the computer • discuss and demonstrate computer ethics

36. Course Summaries MARKETING PRINCIPLES: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 28 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • experience the impact of marketing and advertising inside and outside of school • develop basic marketing concepts and put creative and business ideas in action • design a marketing campaign using a familiar object • create a log using a sports figure or team  • invent a new company and develop the Marketing Mix for the company

37. Course Summaries INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DRAWINGS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 34 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • expand engineering graphic language and knowledge of the tools used • develop skills using manual drafting tools. • develop CAD (computer aided drafting) • apply a variety of math skills

38. Course Summaries INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 35 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • learn about the various careers in health care . Students • learn and use basic first aid and various basic skills • learn and use how to take basic vital signs, monitor patients and evaluate patients • earn CPR/AED certification • experience guest speakers from various health care careers • use medical equipment such as EKG machine, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.

39. Course Summaries FCS PATHWAY ESSENTIALS (aka: Home Ec.): Prerequisite for other classes (see page 29 in the Course Catalog) • CHHS Students will:  • explore careers • develop a career plan to help them with making decisions about high school courses and post secondary options • expand self management skills, develop higher order thinking skills and develop strong work ethics • develop a personal meal plan using My Pyramid • learn cooking basics including reading and adjusting recipes, food and kitchen safety, and preparation techniques • design  and decorate a vacation home • use sewing skills needed to repair clothing • design and create a sewing sampler • plan, carry out and evaluate a community service project

40. Course Summaries JR NAVAL ROTC I and II: • NJROTC I:  A course that introduces the precepts of citizenship, leadership and attaining goals.  In addition, students learn about military drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, proper diet, geography, survival, Navy ships • NJROTC II:  A course that provides content in maritime geography, astronomy, and electricity while developing teamwork through military drill.

41. Course Summaries MUSIC/CHORAL: • CHHS Students will:  • sing a broad variety of choral music and participating in concerts. MUSIC/BAND: • CHHS Students must have:  • prior band experience or an audition with the director COORDINATED CAREER ACADEMIC EDUCATION: • CHHS Students will:  • be provided extra academic support and leadership training.