Middle School to High School Making the Transition Class of 2021

Attendance: It’s Hard To Learn If You’re Not Here An excused absence means the student has a valid (state-accepted) reason to miss class and the student has 5 days to make up his work he missed. If a student is absent for up to 3 days and it is excused, she will make up the work upon her return, and the five day rule applies Students have 3 days to submit attendance notes in order to be excused. If there is ever a chance you’ll be out more than 3 days, PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS ON THE FIRST DAY so that counselors and teachers will be aware and can help gather work for you if necessary.

How Does High School Work? SPRING SEMESTER (Semester B) 18 weeks long 6 classes 3 progress reports and final REPORT CARD FALL SEMESTER (Semester A) 18 weeks long 6 classes 3 progress reports and final REPORT CARD

How Credits Work (“Unit of Credit”) 9th English A 89 Biology A 76 Math A 65 Band A 95 Intro to Graphic Design 85 Health 93 2.5 credits 9th English B 91 Biology B 78 Math B 72 Band B 93 Intro to Graphic Design 90 Personal Fitness 95 Each semester class is worth .5 (1/2) credit Passing both semesters of the same subject gives you a Full Unit of Credit in that subject Each semester stands alone Not passing a class Fall semester but passing the same subject Spring semester does NOT mean passing the whole year. You have to make up any required class you do not pass. Students have an option of taking 7 classes. Cumulative GPA = 85.1 (B) HOPE GPA = 78.5 (C) 3.0 credits Must have 5.5 credits to be promoted

Final Exams Final exams (some of which are Milestones) count 20% of your total course grade.

Four Year Plan Example – Core Course Options

Math Options

Pathways

Pathways Continued 3) World Language Pathway: A World Language Pathway may be followed in any of the world language areas included in the state list of approved courses. See pathway criteria listed under World Language area. 4) Fine Arts Pathway: A Fine Arts Pathway may be followed in any of the three areas of study: visual arts, theater, or music. A student has completed a Fine Arts Pathway when three courses, from those identified in the three areas (Visual Arts, Theater, or Music) have been completed.

MHS 9th Grade Pathways - CTE Dept. Pathway Fall Sem Spring Sem Grade(s) Pre-Req or Audition CTE Animation & Digital Media Intro to Digital Media 9-12 No Architectural Drawing & Design Intro to Drafting & Design Business & Technology Intro to Business & Technology Culinary Arts Intro to Culinary Arts Engineering & Technology Foundations of Engineering & Technology Entrepreneurship Food & Nutrition Nutrition & Wellness Graphic Design Intro to Graphic Design Therapeutic Svcs/Allied Health/Emg Med Respond/Patient Care/ Phlebotomy/Sports Med Intro to Healthcare Science Web & Digital Design Intro to Digital Technology

MHS 9th Grade Pathways – Fine Arts Dept Pathway Fall Sem Spring Sem Grade(s) Pre-Req or Audition Fine Arts Music – Band Band Elective A Band Elective B 9-12 Yes Music – Chorus Beginning Women’s Chorus A/ Intermediate Men’s Chorus A Beginning Women’s Chorus B/ Intermediate Men’s Chorus B No Music – Orchestra (teacher determines placement) Orchestra A Orchestra Elective A Orchestra B Orchestra Elective B Theater Arts Drama IA Drama IB Technical Theater IA Technical Theater IB Visual Arts Draw I

MHS 9th Grade Pathways – World Languages Dept Pathway Fall Sem Spring Sem Grade(s) Pre-Req or Audition World Languages French French IA French IB 9-12 No German German IA German IB Latin Latin IA Latin IB Spanish Spanish IA Spanish IB

Pathway Example #1 9th 10th 11th 12th 9th Lit/Comp 10th Lit/Comp American Lit/Comp AP Lit/Comp Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Biology Physical Science Chemistry Microbiology Health/PE World History US History Econ/Am Govt German I German II German III Team Sports Intro to Business & Technology Business & Technology Business Communications Debate Pathways completed: Advanced Academic English/Language Arts; World Language; Business & Technology

Pathway Example #2 9th 10th 11th 12th 9th Lit/Comp Gifted AP Language AP Lit/Comp Accel Alg I/Geom A Accel Geom B/Alg II Accel Pre-Calc AP Calculus Biology Gifted Chemistry Gifted AP Physics I AP Biology Health/PE AP World History US History Econ/Am Govt Spanish II Spanish III AP Psychology Human Anatomy/Phys Band Pathways completed: Advanced Academic English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies; World Language; Fine Arts

Other 9th Grade Electives Debate I Journalism – Newspaper Journalism - Yearbook All course descriptions can be found on the McIntosh website at www.mcintoshhigh.org

Courses/Rubrics/ Etc Please find a description of all courses and pathways on the McIntosh website: Student Resources > Curriculum AP Rubrics can be found on the website as well: Student Resources > Advanced Placement

STEM Program Open to any 8th grader by application only who is passionate about STEM Cannot drop out of the STEM program – 4 year commitment Two tracks: Engineering or Computer Science Will complete 3 pathways each track – Adv Science, Adv Math, Engineering or Computer Science

Sports Basketball Baseball Cheerleading Chiefettes Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

HOPE Scholarship Program 3.0 GPA in all English, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Language Courses, including Dual Enrollment. All AP Courses will have GPA weighting removed and .5 added to the new GPA not to exceed 4.0. Dual Enrollment courses will have the .5 weighting added not to exceed 4.0 4 Academic Rigor Courses: Alg II, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, World Language (levels 2, 3, 4, 5), AP courses and/or MOWR/Dual Enrollment courses All eligible courses can be found at www.gafutures.org

Zell Miller Scholarship Graduate as Valedictorian or Salutatorian of your class; or 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale in English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language courses including Dual Enrollment courses and Received a minimum 1200 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math Score only) or 26 on the ACT at the time of graduation Advanced Placement Course Weighting will be removed and .5 added but not to exceed 4.0 Take 4 academic rigorous courses (which can be found on www.gafutures.org)

Advanced Placement Courses What are AP courses? McIntosh offers 22 AP courses Must apply and follow outlined procedures Courses are weighted on HS transcript Earn potential college credit Standardized and nationally and internationally recognized

Move On When Ready SB 132: Streamlined dual enrollment programs into MOWR Fall, Spring and Summer PT or FT attendance 9th-12th grade eligible (must meet college’s admissions requirements) Courses are weighted for HOPE purposes No charge except for course related fees Does not impact HOPE Scholarship funds but may impact HOPE eligibility www.gafutures.org for more information.

Upcoming Dates 1/5 8th Grade Parent Meeting, Booth Cafeteria, 9:30 – 11 am and 6:00 – 7:00 pm 1/10 STEM/AP Night for rising 9th graders, MHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm 1/17 STEM/AP Applications due to Seabolt or Tucker 2/3 8th Grade Letters/Recommendations Mailed 2/6 – 2/9 Booth counselors meet with 8th graders to put in pathway and electives 2/13 Booth Parent Night, MHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm Electives Night, Auditorium/Gym, 6:30 pm 2/13 – 2/19 Electives Portal open for students and parents to make selections 2/14 – 2/17 MHS counselors at Booth to finalize registration 3/31 Course request forms distributed to students to take home 7/___ TBA: Camp McIntosh

Q & A Check the Booth and McIntosh website for upcoming dates and information. For questions, please ask the 8th grade counselor first and you will be directed to the appropriate person at McIntosh if needed. Contact: tucker.sonya@mail.fcboe.org Please complete the evaluation form before you leave! Thank you!