CLASS OF 2021 9th Grade Parent Information Session Ms. Chiniqeia Kenner- 9th Grade Counselor

Counselor Contact Information Chiniqeia Kenner ckenner@henry.k12.ga.us (Best Form of contact) 770-898-9822

Remind Code Please sign-up to receive important messages through Remind Remind.com or Download the Remind App from the App Store Click on JOIN A CLASS Enter Class Code- @Luella21

H.S. Credits Needed to Graduate- 23 Student must have: Students must have: 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 3-CTAE/Fine Arts/ Foreign Language 4 Electives 1- Health/Per Fit HOPE Eligibility Requirement-4 Rigorous Courses Higher Level Math, Science, English, or Social Studies 5 Credits to move to 10th Grade 11 Credits to move to 11th Grade 17 Credits to move to 12th Grade

9th Grade EOC Courses 9th Grade Literature GSE Algebra 1 Physical Science The End-of-Course Test is 20% of the final grade in the class.

Tips for Helping Your Child be Successful in 9th Grade Monitor their grades via Infinite Campus- Weekly (Please contact Mrs. Fields if you need your Infinite Campus login information. Ask your child to show you their notebook, class notes, or assignments at least 3 times a week Check the teacher website. Require your student to work on school work, read, and do a math problem for at least 1 hour on the weekend. Communicate with the teacher(s) via email weekly/bi-weekly NEVER accept “we don’t have any homework”, as an answer.

TIPS Continued… Please talk to your student about how things are going at school, and their goals and aspirations. Remind them to seek help, if they are feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. It is a tough transition from middle school to high school. Allow your child to take a 15 minute break when completing homework. Limit the use of electronic devices when students are doing homework. (Various apps are available to help with this process) Go to commomsensemedia.com and you will find a list of apps that are available.

ACT/SAT Please have students begin to take practice ACT and SAT tests Students should take the SAT or ACT, if they want to participate in the Dual Enrollment program next year. It is recommended that students take the SAT/ACT starting their junior year. ACT.org Collegeboard.org

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