Douglas County High Schools All Unique but all have the same requirements for graduation Lithia Springs High School- Lions Douglas County High School- Tigers Alexander High School- Cougars Chapel Hill High School - Panthers New Manchester High School- Jaguars

Carnegie Unit: aka credits or units of credits. In high school you earn credits for every class you pass. You are required to earn a certain amount of credits to become a sophomore, junior, senior and to graduate.

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

Freshman Schedule for 2017 - 2018 9th Grade Lit & Comp, Pre AP 9th grade Lit Comp, Pre IB 9th grade Lit & Comp Foundations of Algebra, Coordinate Algebra with Lab (counts as 2 classes), Coordinate Algebra, Accelerated Coordinate Algebra, Pre-IB Coordinate Algebra, Pre IB Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Biology I, Pre AP Biology I, Pre IB Physics American Govt, AP Govt, Pre IB American Govt Health PEI French II or Spanish II (Students planning to attend a four year post-secondary school must take 2 foreign language classes in the same language)

Foundations of Algebra AP $90 for first exam and $80 for each additional exam. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, your first exam is free and additional exams are $53 each. Honors/Pre-AP/AP Automatic referral Distinguished level on EOG and an A in the course Teacher recommendation Foundations of Algebra

End of Course Tests: The EOCT counts 20% of your final grade The following courses have an EOCT. 9th Grade Literature American Literature Physical Science Biology Coordinate Algebra Analytic Geometry Economics US History

Declared Pathways In compliance with House Bill 186, all incoming 9th graders must declare a pathway. You are expected to be a pathway completer by graduation. The four pathways are: • CTAE • Advanced Academic in either English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies • Fine Arts • World Language Space is provided on the 8th Grade Registration Card for students to declare their chosen pathway. This declaration is up for revision each year.

CTAE PATHWAYS/ Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Architecture & Construction Information Technology Arts, AV Technology & Communications Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Business Management & Administration Manufacturing Marketing Education & Training Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Energy Finance Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Government & Public Administration Health Science

High School Promotion Rules Promoted to 10th Grade: 6 units must include one (1) unit in Math and one (1) unit in English. Promoted to 11th Grade: 12 units must include (2) units in Math, two (2) units in English, two (2) units in Science, and one (1) unit in Social Studies. Promoted to 12th Grade: 18 units must be include three (3) units in Math, three (3) units in English, three (3) units in Science, and two (2) units in Social Studies.

GRADUATION Pass 24 units EOCT must pass all Meet state and local requirements

LSHS is a S.T.E.M. Academy Magnet Engineering Design and Development Biomedical Science & Computer Science Application Due December 12th DCHS is an I.B. School International Baccalaureate Applications Due December 12th

NMHS is a Fine Arts Magnet F.A.M.E. School Visual Arts (Portfolio required) Instrumental Choral Dance Drama Application Due December 12th CHHS is an Advance Placement Magnet Application Due December 12th AHS is a Liberal Arts College Preparatory and AP Capstone Magnet Program Application Due December 12th

(College and Career Institute) The Academy at CCI (College and Career Institute) Lottery registration begins 1/13/17 The CCI school day is from 9:00-3:15 Transportation will be provided from each high school Students will follow a traditional 4x4 schedule which includes taking four classes per semester through a blended online approach Students are eligible to participate in all extra-curricular activities at their base high school

FRESHMEN ELECTIVES Vary from school to school French I-AP Computer Applications Spanish I-AP Business Essentials Public Safety STEM (LSHS Only) Visual Art I JROTC Drama Intro to Healthcare Chorus Band Team Sports Lifetime Sports Physical Conditioning Health/PEI Foundations of Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education Foundations of Engineering Cosmetology Intro Web Design Marketing Drawing & Design NEW CLASSES ARE COMING WITH THE NEW PATHWAYS

Lithia Springs High School Bell Schedule

Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Approved at the High Schools. The use of technology to access educational material is not a right but a privilege. When respected, this privilege will benefit the learning environment as a whole. A student does not have the right to use his or her laptop, cell phone or other electronic device while at school so when abused the privileges will be taken away.

Sports: FALL WINTER SPRING Football Wrestling Baseball Softball Basketball Track Cross Country Swimming Tennis Cheerleading Golf Volleyball Soccer

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY: for competitive activities ALL 1st time 9th graders are eligible After 1st semester: Meet GHSA criteria Be on “track” Obtain 5 units by 10th grade AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 Carnegie units in the previous semester Obtain 11 units by 11th grade AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 Carnegie units in the previous semester Obtain 17 units by 12th grade, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 Carnegie units in the previous semester

Dress Code Rules and policies Discipline and work QUESTIONS

What is Dual Enrollment? A process through which a high school student takes one or more courses from a state public or private postsecondary institution and receives credit at the high school and post secondary institution. Dual enrollment is open to any student who is enrolled https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Documents/hot_careers_current.pdf

The New Move On When Ready Dual Enrollment Program

When do students take Dual Enrollment courses? 9th – 12th grade Courses may be taken before, during or after regular school hours. Summer Students may be enrolled part time or full time.

Where do students take courses? Depending on the type of Dual Enrollment, courses may be taken on college campus, online or at the high school. Close to us: West Georgia Technical College, CCI, Highlands, Advanced Academy at West Georgia

CCI- Douglas County College and Career Institute High School Programs: Students in grades 9th grade may attend the CCI to take two Career Pathways for high school credit. The two pathways are: Graphic Arts Broadcast/Video Production Programs: Auto Tech, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Care & Education, Game Development Specialist, Graphic Arts, Heating & Air Conditioning, Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Assistant, Video Production, Welding

GA Virtual School Full-time or Part-time. AP, Regular or credit recovery. SB 289 Senate Bill 289 (SB 289) was passed into law on May 1, 2012. Under this law, all students in grades K-12 who attend public schools will be provided information regarding online options and will be given opportunities during an open enrollment period to participate in online instruction. Students will have access to online learning at all grade levels. Beginning 2014, all entering ninth grade students will be given the option to participate in online courses maximizing the numbers of students completing online courses before graduation. By 2015, all End-of-Course assessments will be online.

Scholarships: These funds are given to, or earned by, students, and are used for tuition. There are numerous public and private sources for scholarships. Some are given based on need, some on merit or skill. Others have very specific stipulations on who can receive the scholarship. Full ride Partial Athletic Academic Other www.gafutures.org/scholarship-search Grants: A grant is money given to students for their education. Often based on need, grants may come from federal or state programs, or sometimes from private charitable organizations. It does not have to be repaid. Loans: Funds borrowed that have to be paid back, usually with interest.

Georgia Grants and Scholarships HOPE Grant Georgia's HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university in Georgia Zell Miller Grant Georgia's Zell Miller Grant is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) or University System of Georgia (USG) institution. The HOPE Scholarship is a merit based scholarship that provides assistance towards the cost of tuition at eligible public and private Georgia postsecondary institutions. A student must graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum 3.0 HOPE GPA (as calculated by GSFC) and meet specific rigor course requirements. The Zell Miller Scholarship is a merit based scholarship that provides full tuition at a public postsecondary institution and tuition assistance at an eligible private postsecondary institution. A student must graduate from an eligible high school as valedictorian or salutatorian (meeting the requirements of the HOPE Scholarship) or graduate with a minimum 3.7 Zell Miller GPA (as calculated by GSFC) along with a minimum combined score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of the SAT or a minimum composite score of 26 on the ACT (single national administration of either test) and meet specific rigor course requirements.

How to be a Successful in the 8th Grade

Understand the Grading Policy 89-80-B 79-71-C 70-D 69 and below-F

Turn in All Work on Time Zeros hurt your grades 100= A 100/2= 50 average F 0= F 100=A 169/2= 84.5 average B 69=F

Semester Grading Report Card P1 P2 S1 P3 P4 S2 FG 50 56 53 80 91 85.5 69.25 No Way!!!!

Let’s try this again! Report Card P1 P2 S1 P3 P4 S2 FG 79 83 81 89 91 90 85.5

GOAL SETTING Set Personal and Academic Goals for Yourself!! Write down your goals!! If you believe it you can achieve it!

Make this your best year ever!!! HAVE A GREAT YEAR