Graduation and Beyond: High School and Career Success
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Mission Mission Possible Possible Graduation and Beyond!
Class of 2023 Information for a Successful High School and Career Experience
Graduation Requirements • English (4) • 9th Lit. • American Lit. (11th) • Math (4) • Through Algebra II • Science (4) • Biology • Chemistry, Environmental, OR Earth Systems • Physics OR Physical Science • Social Studies (3) • World History • US History • Government/Economics • Health/PE (.5/each) • CTAE, Fine Arts, OR World Language (3) • General Electives (4) • World language credits are not required for graduation, however 2 consecutive credits of a language are required for admission to a 4-year college or university.
Athletic Eligibility, Okay to Play • An entering ninth grade student is eligible to participate in athletic activities for the first semester; • To be eligible after the first semester, a student must "earn 2.5 credits each semester and be on track to graduate". • At the end of the ninth grade year, the student must be on track (5 credits earned).
BLOCK Courses • A student can earn 4 credits 1st semester and 4 more during the 2nd semester and graduate with 32 credits! • Advantages: • Students will have an opportunity to complete more than one pathway. • If a student fails a course, there more options to get caught up. • A student can take advantage of the Dual Enrollment program and earn college credits at least by Junior or Senior year.
Important Things to Know • Attendance Matters-Being in all classes each day is very important. • Tests and Grades Matter • Courses and Career Interests MatterResearch University (4 additional core units recommended)State/Regional University (2 additional core units recommended)Two-Year College Technical College • The rigor of the courses taken is examined by admissions staff. Matching a career pathway/cluster with high school courses is important. The Career Cluster/Pathway choice is based on Career Interest Inventory information. • Activities Matter – join something that can help you become a leader!
Advanced/Honors Courses • In 8th grade you may be taking one or more accelerated/advanced courses in an academic area. In 8th grade you may be taking one or more accelerated/advanced courses in an academic area. • If you are taking 9th Grade Honors Literature/Comp., you will earn 1.0 credit on a high school transcript with a grade weighted by 5 points (70 or higher). • If you are taking Honors GSE Algebra I, you will earn 1.0 credit on a high school transcript with a grade weighted by five points (70 or higher). • These courses will have credits awarded at the end of each semester worth .5 credit for a passing grade. • The courses will count in the local district GPA (Grade Point Average) and for class rank. • These courses will not count for the HOPE Scholarship grade point average. ted by five points (70 or higher). • These courses will have credits awarded at the end of each semester worth .5 credit for a passing grade. • The courses will count in the local district GPA (Grade Point Average) and for class rank. • These courses will not count for the HOPE Scholarship grade point average.
Honors and AP Courses • In 9th grade honors courses include the areas of English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. • Advanced Placement Human Geography is also offered to 9th grade students. • Honors are weighted 5 points/AP 10 Points • All honors courses count in the HOPE grade point average calculation that are taken in grades 9-11, however, the courses are not weighted by Georgia Student Finance Commission. • The Honors and AP course request process begins with the BRIDGE Advisement Plan being completed followed by the updating of the student’s Individual Graduation Plan using the MYAP (Multi-Year Academic Planner) in IC. The IGP is completed during February.
More Facts • What is the High School Grading Period? Credit is awarded at the close of each semester with a full credit/1.0 credit. There are very few .5 credit courses. An example of a nine-weeks .5 credit course is Health. • What is the Grading Scale? 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 00-69 = F
Electives and Pathways at HHS: • Journalism (Yearbook) – Students work on the school yearbook and other publications in this class. Be prepared to walk around the school, speak with a lot of people. It is preferred that students complete 9th Lit before taking Journalism I. • Psychology • Sociology • AP Psychology (must be approved to take) • PE – weight training, team sports, general PE • World Language – Spanish and French • Chorus – year-round course (will take up 2 elective blocks) • Band – year-round course (will take up 2 elective blocks) • Art – Visual Arts/Composition I is the intro course for all art classes at HHS. After VA/Comp I, you can take Drawing/Painting, Pottery, and if recommended, AP Studio Art. • Theatre Fundamentals • Theatre Arts/Tech • Beginning Keyboard (Piano) • Music Appreciation • AP Music Theory (must be recommended) • Dramatic Writing • Mythology • AP Environmental Science (must be approved to take) • AP Biology (must be approved to take) • AP Physics (must be approved to take) • AP Computer Science (must be approved to take)
Electives and Pathways at EPHS: • Graphic Design • Cosmetology • Web and Digital Design • Patient Care-Allied Health • Automobile Repair (Basic Maintenance and Light Repair) • Engineering, Drafting, and Design • JROTC Airforce • Forestry • Marketing • Culinary Arts • All pathways and electives are taken in sequential order – you must take the intro course first, as they all lead into one another. • You are NOT required to complete a pathway as a graduation requirement. You are required to take 3 total CTAE, World Language, or Fine Arts courses as a graduation requirement. • If you plan on attending a 4-year college in the future, you will need 2 (sequential) world language courses to be eligible for college admittance.
Choosing Electives and Pathways • It is very important to note that, when you choose a pathway, you may end up starting somewhere else. • Space is limited in all classes, and seniors always get first choice. • If you don’t get your number 1 option in 9th grade, it’s okay; block scheduling will allow you to get it later, and still complete one (or more) pathway!
YOU SCIENCE • On January 17th 8th grade took the You Science assessment here at PB Ritch. This assessment takes students through a series of assessments and interest questions, designed to determine their results in the 5 key aptitudes utilized in the working world. • The results include a review of the student’s strengths, suggested environments where they will succeed, and detailed information on possible high school pathways and careers that match those skills and interests. • You can access results at YouSceince.com
HOPE Scholarship Information What is the difference between my HOPE GPA and my PCSD GPA? Please know that a HOPE GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale. The PCSD transcript includes a 4.0 GPA scale but calculates all courses taken for high school credit. • Only academic courses (core and elective) count for HOPE • No high school courses taken during middle school count for HOPE • Non-academic elective courses do not count • Thus, an overall numeric GPA of 83.4% (numeric GPA also included on high school transcript), does not necessarily mean that the HOPE GPA will be a 3.0 or higher. • You will create an account with GAFutures when you’re in high school so that you can keep track of your HOPE GPA. • Weighted—Per local board policy extra points are added for honors and Advanced Placement courses as well as Dual Enrollment core courses. For HOPE-AP courses are weighted for the purposes of calculating HOPE Scholarship eligibility with AP courses not weighted beyond a 4.0 GPA for HOPE. Core Dual Enrollment courses are weighted in the HOPE scholarship calculation, but are also not weighted beyond a 4.0 GPA for HOPE.
What are your Goals? • It is important to know that your GPA is CUMULATIVE. That means, your grade point average starts in ninth grade and keeps averaging until you finish twelfth grade. • If you know you want to attend a top-tier college, keep in mind that you will need to maintain a HIGH GPA to do so. The average high school GPA of a freshman at UGA this year was a 4.07/4.0. • We offer a lot of options to look into possible future careers and college majors like YouScience and other Bridge Bill lessons. . • It is never too early to start thinking about your future!
Dual Enrollment • The opportunity to take college courses during high school. • Count as both a high school credit and college credit. • No cost to student for these classes. • Summit for Dual Enrollment Information • DATE: February 28, 2019TIME: 6:00 p.m. • LOCATION: Paulding County High School *Representative from Chattahoochee Technical College in Cafeteria to help answer questions. • More information available at Hiram Open House.
EOC TESTING Either 8th or 9th Grade: • Ninth Literature/Composition • GSE Algebra I • GSE Geometry • Biology 10th, 11th or 12th grades: • GSE Geometry (if not already taken in 9th grade) • Physical Science • United States History • American Literature/Composition • Economics • EOC (End-of-Course) Assessments • Counts 20% of the final grade for the course • Course must be passed.
What is the Paulding Virtual Academy? • The Paulding Virtual Academy will offer students the opportunity to use teacher supported, technology-based courses to earn new high school credit, recover credit, continue coursework or accelerate their progression through high school and into college level courses. • The application process for Fall semester begins April 1. • Link for more information: http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/Page/29099
What is the Paulding College and Career Academy? • PCCA opens the Fall semester of 2019 • Students who attend PCCA graduate with a high school diploma plus have: • Dual Enrollment Course Opportunities • Work Based Learning and Apprenticeship Program Opportunities • Complete a CTAE Pathway
Online Classes During High School • Senate Bill 289 allows districts to provide students in grades 3 through 12 the option of taking an online course should you choose that option. • Currently closed, but the registration period runs April – July, and this form can be found on the PCSD website. • Find more information on the PCSD Website.
Directions for IGP’s • Please check over your student’s Individual Graduation Plan • If you would like to make any changes, please note this on the sheet.
