9th Grade Diploma Information Elberta High School 9th Grade Diploma Information

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Academic Guide

Facts About Diplomas Please keep in mind that the state of Alabama only recognizes one diploma. That diploma is the standard diploma. The standard diploma is flexible enough to go to work or college. The college prep diploma is only recognized in this county. Colleges NEVER see the diploma. They only see the transcript.

Colleges Look For… 1. ACT Score 2 . Grade Point Average (GPA) 3. Transcript

Standard Diploma English (4) Regular, Pre-AP Math (4)- Algebra 1 regular or Algebra 1 honors, Geometry reg or Geometry honors, Algebra II with trigonometry or algebra with finance, one additional math course, such as Algebraic Connections Social Studies (4) Science – 4 – Biology and Physical Science must be included Health – ½ PE – 1 CTE, Foreigh Language or Fine Arts – 3 in this category Career Preparedness Electives 2.5 24 credits!! – If a student does not earn one of these credits, he/she will not graduate.

Alabama High School Diploma with Baldwin County College Preparatory with Distinction Endorsement English -4 Pre AP 9&10, AP 11th & 12th Science -4 (Honors or AP (highet offered) – Pre-AP Biology & Chemistry Pick 2: Physics 1 and or any AP Science offered Social Studies – 4 Honors or AP, Ap World History, AP US, AP European, AP Government/Honors Econ Math 5 - Algebra 1 (8th or 9th grade), Honors Geometry, Algebra II trig, Pick 2 PreCalculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science A Foreign Language 2 Helath ½ PE 1 CTE, Fine Arts, or 3rd Language (1) Career Preparedness 1 Electives 7.5 Total 28 credits – All honors and AP classes is worth 0.5 more on GPA than Standard class. If a student earns a B in an honors class, he/she will earn 3.5 points for that class instead of 3.0 points. They also earn 0.5 credit more for taking the AP exam when Advanced Placement classes are taken. We will be offering AP classes beginning in the 2019 school year. The Honors classes are Pre-AP classes.

Career Preparedness Required  by  the  State  for  all  2017  and  beyond  graduates. One  credit Four  components... Career  development Academic  planning Computer  skills  and  applications Financial  literacy

No more Valedictorian / Salutatorian Race Academic Honor designations: Summa Cum Laude (4.0) Magna Cum Laude (3.75 to 3.99) Cum Laude 3.50 to 3.749 Students who earn a D or F in any course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.

Diploma Declaration- Must be signed by parent and returned (asap) after receiving. Beginning in the 8th grade, students seeking an Alabama High School Diploma have the opportunityto declare a diploma option for completing their high school education. This decision may bechanged at any time with parental approval in writing as long as the student meets the course requirements. Student Name ____________________________________________ Middle School or Transfer School _______________________ After carefully studying your Academic Guide and discussing the options with your counselor, 1. Declare a diploma option by checking the title of your choice, and 2. Sign below to signify that you understand the requirements in the Academic Guide and the information on this form.   O Alabama High School Diploma 24 Credits as described on page 4 (Standard Diploma) of the Academic Guide O Alabama High School Diploma 28 Credits as described on page 6 with Baldwin County College Preparatory of the Academic Guide with Distinction Endorsement(CP + Distinction)  Student’s Signature __________________________________ Date _______________ Parent’s Signature __________________________________ Date _______________ (required)

9th Grade Schedule 1. English 9 (Regular or Honors) 2. World History or Honors World History 3. Biology or Honors Biology 4. Algebra 1, Honors Algebra, or Honors Geometry 5. Career Preparedness 6. PE Life or Color Guard or Band or (ROTC – possibly) 7. Elective 8. (Academic Focus-Skinny Block) – May earn ½ credit

Course Option Sheets- Must be signed by parent and returned asap after receiving. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dr6fti73xCR- DvwGqRVlNdRd6MzuddaYzp1vr2BbBbM/edit?usp=sharing It is very important that students return these course option sheets as soon as possible so that the are placed in the classes of their first choice. I will be visiting all Social Studies classes in the next week.

No Schedule Changes after the First Week of School Please communicate wth your freshman and encourage them to choose their classes wisely. Schedule changes affect class size distribution and can negatively affect earning the needed credits in a class. Students cannot be moved after the first week of school. Please notify me of any concerns BEFORE school starts if possible.

Athletic Eligibility In order to be enrolled in ANY athletic course or to play any sport, students must earn four core credits per year, and have a 2.0 GPA in the four core classes plus 2 electives. Core classes are math, science, history and English. One class passed = one credit earned.

We are here for you! Please contact me, Mr. Bailey, Ms. Padgett, Ms. Robinson, Coach Seibert, or anyone else at EHS that may be able to help you and answer your questions. We are Warrior Proud! Warrior Strong! And, we are here to help your child be prepared for the world beyond EHS.