Savannah classical academy Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:00pm Graduation 101 Savannah classical academy Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:00pm

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 23 CREDITS COMMUNITY SERVICE

Credit requirements 4 English/language arts 4 math 3 social studies World History United States History American Government (.5 or 1.0) Economics (.5 or 1.0) 4 science 1 Health & Personal Fitness (.5 each) 1 World language 2+ for admission to a 4-yr college 6 electives (at least 3 in fine arts/world languages) fine arts * world languages * any course in excess of requirements

How credits are earned 4 x 4 block 4 classes per semester A unit awarded for successful completion Amount awarded depends upon time in class. On a 4 x 4 block schedule 1 credit is awarded for 1 semester class that meets every day. .5 credit is awarded for 1 semester class that meets every other day or half the time. 4 x 4 block 4 classes per semester Earn 4 credits per semester Earn 8 credits per year Semester 1 meets August – December Semester 2 meets January – may

Core Course sequence 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade Fnd of Algebra Algebra I 10th Lit/Comp 9th Lit/comp Physical Science Environmental Sci World History American Govt 11th grade 12th grade Algebra II Geometry American Lit 4th ELA Biology 4th Science US History Economics

Promotion criteria 9th to 10th 10th to 11th 11th to 12th 15 credits Including 1 each in ELA, Math, Science & Social studies 10 credits Including 2 each in Ela, math, science & social studies 15 credits Including 3 each in Ela, math, science & social studies

Grading system A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 F = 69 and below A failing grade will remain on the record/transcript even when it is repeated and passed. Every course counts in a student’s overall grade point average.

Grade point average - gpa Gpa is determined by quality points A = 4 (90 – 100) b = 3 (80 – 89) c = 2 (70 – 79) f = 0 (69 & below)

Hope scholarship HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based award available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. HOPE Scholarship requirements: 3.0 GPA in English/language arts, math, science, social studies and world languages Successful completion of 4 courses possessing academic rigor chemistry algebra II world languages II and above Physics dual enrolled classes Students need to start earning a 3.0 GPA their Freshman year. Senior year is too late to bring your GPA up.

Zell miller scholarship Designated valedictorian or salutatorian OR 3.7 HOPE GPA 4 Rigor courses 1200 SAT combined score or 26 ACT composite score

DUAL ENROLLMENT Allows high school students to earn college credit while working on their high school diploma Students earn both high school credit and college credit tuition, books and mandatory fees are paid by GSFC Eligibility requirements student in 9th through 12th grade Meet college admission requirements Satisfactory score on the accuplacer, SAT or ACT

Community service 20 hours by the end of the 3rd year in high school Must be completed at a non-profit organization Students cannot get paid for their service time Service must be completed outside the normal school hours Minimum 3 paragraph reflective essay

Gafutures.org Career exploration College planning Hope and state aid programs Federal aid and scholarships Gafutures.org Student account Parent account

Questions?

Thank you Sandra Eckhart School counselor s.Eckhart@scasav.org 912-395-4040