Sprayberry High School Rising 9th Grade Parent Night

SHS Professional School Counselors Lindsay Williams Student Last Names A-De Carla Cooper Student Last Names Dh-Kh Brandy Brady Student Last Names Ki-Ri Rebecca Irwin Student Last Names Rj-Z lindsay.williams@cobbk12.org carla.cooper@cobbk12.org brandy.brady@cobbk12.org rebecca.irwin@cobbk12.org

Graduation Requirements Green Sheet in Folder Math 4 Credits Science 4 Credits English 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Career Tech, 3 Credits Foreign Language, or Fine Arts Health .5 Credit Personal Fitness .5 Credit Electives 4 Credits Graduation Minimum 23 Credits

CREDITS For PROMOTION 5 Credits = 10th Grade, must include 1 credit in English, Math, Science 10 Credits = 11th Grade, must include 2 credits in English, Math, and Science 16 Credits = 12th Grade, must include 2 credits in English, Math and Science 23 Graduate

STUDENT SUPPORT Academic Opportunity (AO) 45 minute period twice weekly in between 1st and 2nd period After School Tutoring twice weekly

SHS Semester System Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) Spring Semester (Jan- May) English Math Science Social Studies Band Elective Foreign Language 1

SHS Semester System Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) Spring Semester (Jan- May) English Math Science Social Studies Weight Training Theater Fundamentals Intro to Culinary Arts Marketing

SHS Daily Schedule REGULAR AO ADVISEMENT 1st - 8:20 – 9:55   AO ADVISEMENT 1st - 8:20 – 9:55 2nd - 10:01 – 11:36 3rd- 3A - 11:42 – 12:09 3B - 12:15 – 12:42 3C - 12:48 – 1:15 3D - 1:21 – 1:48 4th - 1:54 – 3:30 1st - 8:20 – 9:41 AO - 9:47 – 10:32 2nd - 10:38 – 11:59 3A - 12:05 – 12:30 3B - 12:36 – 1:01 3C - 1:07 – 1:32 3D - 1:38 – 2:03 4th - 2:09 – 3:30 1st - 8:20 – 9:49 ADV. - 9:55 – 10:15 2nd - 10:21 – 11:50 3A - 11:56 – 12:21 3B - 12:27 – 12:52 3C - 12:58 – 1:23 3D - 1:29 – 1:54 4th - 2:00 – 3:30

CORE RECOMMENDATIONS English: 9th Lit, Honors 9th Lit Math: Foundations of Algebra & Algebra 1, H Algebra 1, H Geometry, Accelerated Geo B/Algebra 2 Science: H Biology, Environmental Science, and *AP Environmental Science Social Studies: World Geography and AP Human Geography

WORLD LANGUAGE Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) Spring Semester (Jan-May) Spanish I *Spanish II Spanish III French I *French II French III Chinese I Chinese II

Scholar Academies Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) Leadership, Law, and Public Service Interviews and Acceptance Letters have been mailed home Academy Supervisors will ensure that the students’ schedules meet Academy Requirements

ELECTIVES Career & Technology Physical Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Marketing Broadcast Video Graphic Arts Healthcare Science Naval Science ROTC Engineering Career & Technology ELECTIVES Team Sports Weight Training Body Sculpting Health/Personal Fitness Physical Education

Fine Arts BAND CHORUS VISUAL ARTS ORCHESTRA ELECTIVES

Registration Information Drop – Add Period 1: March 22 – 28 Students are provided with COURSE REQUESTS Students can: Drop/add electives and reorder elective choices Submit course waivers for up to 2 academic classes Students may only waive up or down one level Drop – Add Period 2: April 10 – 13 Verify that all changes were made from the Drop – Add Period 1 Final Schedules Released: May 2018 Students are provided with CLASS SCHEDULE Verify that classes are correct and that academics are evenly distributed throughout the year No elective changes will be made at this time

Example Course Request

What to do right now? In your folder under “Items to Review” Check to ensure that the student has 8 classes in the upper portion of the document All students should have Math, Science, English, and Health/Personal Fitness Optional courses: World Language, Social Studies, Electives Verify that all elective choices are correct and in the proper ranked order

Changing Courses Teacher Recommendations (Academic) Elective Courses Complete waiver form on the back of the document Elective Courses Your student selected these during our MS visits Cross out all electives that you no longer wish to have Write the new electives in the notes section at the bottom of the page Write any additional notes in the appropriate section at the bottom of the page

Fine Arts and PE Notes Fine Arts placement will be made by our Sprayberry Fine Arts teachers Health/Personal Fitness Required for Graduation AVID & Study Skills taught through this course Weight training for athletes scheduled by coaches Physical Conditioning/Advanced Physical Conditioning Exercise Wt Control/Advanced Exercise Wt Control Weight training for non-athletes Weight Training and Advanced Weight Training

Important Considerations Changes may occur to a student’s schedule in the summer Teachers may leave Classes may be collapsed You know your child Teachers make recommendations based on class performance You know your child’s stress level and after school commitments Get involved Parents and Students NewBeez 9th Grade Orientation July 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm Events for both Students and Parents Tour and final schedule will be provided International Night is tonight!

Remember! All registration paperwork is due back to your middle school on March 28! If you want to turn in the completed form tonight, please place it in the box as you leave. If you would like to see course descriptions, please visit http://www.sprayberrycounseling.com and click on the Course Selection link on the Academics tab

Important Dates Egg Drop March 31st @ Sprayberry HS Opiate/Heroin Prevention Summit April 15th 3-5 p.m. at Sprayberry H.S. Childcare Provided 5- 11 y.o. Sprayberry Foundation Gala & 65th Anniversary April 14th Info on Sprayberry HS Website

Class of 2022 Sprayberry High School Transition Sara Griffin Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction Sara.griffin@cobbk12.org