Freshman Advisement Class of 2018

 Introductions and Folders  Graduation Requirements  4-Year Plan  Promotion Requirements  Student Success  HOPE Scholarship  End of Course Tests  Questions

o Stephen Chung, Alphabet A-G o Lauren Holland, Alphabet H-O o Valerie Bullock, Alphabet P-Z o Viola Lussier, RTI, 504, College Visits

Transcript Kell Counseling Packet Four-Year Plan of Study

Math 4 Credits English 4 Credits Science 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits CTAE, Fine Arts, Foreign Language 3 Credits Health/ Personal Fitness 1 Credit Electives 4 Credits TOTAL 23 Credits

AP Honors College Preparatory

Four-Year Plan of Study

9 th Lit./Comp. World Literature American Literature 9th Literature/ Composition Honors 9th Literature/ Composition World Literature Honors World Literature American Literature Honors American Literature AP Language (American Lit.) British Literature Honors British Literature AP Literature 9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade Graduation requirement: 4 units of English, including 1 unit of 9 th Lit/Comp and 1 unit of American Lit/Comp

CCPGS Coordinate Algebra Accelerated CCGPS Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A Accelerated CCGPS Analytic Geometry B/Advanced Algebra CCGPS Analytic Geometry Accelerated CCGPS Analytic Geometry B/ Advanced Algebra Accelerated CCGPS Pre-Calculus CCGPS Advanced Algebra Accelerated CCGPS Pre-Calculus AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB & BC CCGPS Pre-Calculus or Advanced Math. Decision Making AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB & BC AP Statistics or AP Calculus AB & BC or Georgia Tech Calculus 9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade Graduation requirement: 4 units of Math, including 1 credit of Algebra, 1 credit of Geometry, 1 credit of Adavnced Algebra, and 1 additional credit

9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade Biology Environmental Science Honors Biology Environmental Science Physics Biology Honors Chemistry Physics Chemistry Environmental Science AP Physics Science Elective (Anatomy/Physiology, Honors Anatomy/ Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, Forensics, Microbiology Honors, Zoology) Graduation requirement: 1 unit of Biology; 1 unit of Environmental Science or Chemistry; 1 unit of Physics or Physical Science; 1 additional unit of Science

On Level Track Honors Track 1 World Geography World History US History Government/ Economics Pre AP SS Honors World History Honors US History Honors Gov./ Honors Econ. World Geography Honors World Geography AP Human Geography World History Honors World History AP World History US History Honors US History AP US History Government/Economics Honors Government/ Economics AP Government/ AP Macroeconomics 9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade Graduation requirement: 3 units of Social Studies, including 1 credit of World History, 1 credit of US History,.5 credit of Government and.5 credit of Economics

Health (0.5 credit) Personal Fitness (0.5 credit) *Weight Training, Team Sports, Lifetime Sports, Outdoor Education, General PE, Sports Medicine and First Aid are PE Electives*

3 Credits Total Can be a mixture of credits Some colleges outside of the state of Georgia require a credit of a fine art Students who wish to attend a 4 year college/university in the state of Georgia must have 2 consecutive credits of World Language (some schools require 3 consecutive credits)

Kell offers 7 CTAE Pathways 1.Marketing 2.Engineering and Architecture 3.Video Production 4.Culinary Arts 5.Graphic Design 6.Government and Protective Services 7.Navy/Army ROTC

Fine Arts Electives are divided into 3 categories at Kell: 1. Band, Orchestra, Chorus and General Music Electives 2. Theatre Arts Electives 3. Visual Arts Electives

Spanish French German Latin **Students who wish to attend a 4 year college/university in the state of Georgia must have 2 consecutive credits of World Language**

Additionally, students are required to take 4 units of electives. Includes Math Support, PE, AVID and Study Skills classes

9 th Grade to 10 th Grade MUST PASS: Both semesters of 9 th Literature + Both semesters of Science class + Both semesters of core Math class + 2 additional Credits = TOTAL OF 5 CREDITS

First-year (entering 9 th grade) are eligible academically. Second semester first-year students must have passed courses carrying at least 2.5 Carnegie units the previous semester in order to participate. Second-year students must have accumulated five (5) total Carnegie units in the first year, AND passed courses carrying at least 2.5 Carnegie units in the previous semester. Students may accumulate the required Carnegie units for participation during the school year and eligibility will be reinstated at the beginning of the next semester.

Cobb Virtual Academy ($275- ½ unit, $ unit) Georgia Virtual School ($250- ½ unit, $ unit) Summer school (blended model) at Wheeler High School from June 22- July 9 th ($275- ½ unit, $ unit; sign ups begin on May 1 st in Counseling office)

The HOPE GPA DOES NOT appear on the Kell transcript!! The HOPE GPA uses only CORE courses and is calculated by the GSFC: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language Only AP courses receive.5 extra quality point up to a 4.0 HOPE Scholarship pays ~ 80-85% tuition at public GA college 3.0 HOPE GPA, as calculated by GSFC Zell Miller Scholarship Pays 100% tuition at public GA college 3.7 HOPE GPA, as calculated by GSFC 1200 SAT (CR and Math only) or 26 ACT – at one sitting HOPE Grant Pays ~ 80-85% of tuition at a Technical College There is no GPA requirement Zell Miller Grant Covers 100% tuition for students enrolled in a technical certificate or diploma program at an eligible public college. A minimum 3.5 cumulative postsecondary GPA, at the end of each term, is required in order to maintain eligibility. The first term of enrollment will be paid retroactively if the student has the required 3.5 cumulative postsecondary GPA at the end of the term.

Most Kell students will meet this requirement by taking: Level 2 and higher of World Languages Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus and higher Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy AP or dual enrollment courses in core subjects (including AP Psychology and AP Music Theory) For a full listing of courses possessing academic rigor, visit:

End of Course assessments (EOCs) are administered in the following courses: 9 th Literature, American Literature, Biology, Physical Science, US History, Economics, CCGPS Coordinate Algebra, and CCGPS Analytic Geometry. Freshmen will have EOCs in 9 th Literature, Biology (if applicable), and CCGPS Coordinate Algebra. Students must pass all EOC courses in order to graduate and participate in the graduation ceremony.

Set realistic academic goals with your student Attend all parent meetings at school and stay connected Provide a quiet place to study and set an expectation for study time Participation in HOMEWORK is key ATTENDANCE

Check Synergy regularly Check Teacher blogs regularly Rewards and Consequences are your most effective tool Set limits and boundaries Encourage healthy eating and plenty of sleep LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN! LEAP Tutoring (Tuesdays and Thursdays) LASSO

The teacher is the first point of contact. The best way to reach a teacher is through – Address concerns as soon as they arise. If you request a meeting, briefly state your reason to the teacher so he or she can prepare. If you need to meet with multiple teachers, contact the counselor to assist you. Administrators can assist with personnel and discipline issues. Please remember that there are two sides to every situation, and the truth usually falls in the middle. We want the opportunity to discuss concerns with you so we can best help your child!

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School Counselors o Stephen Chung, 9 th- 12 th Grades, A-G o Lauren Holland, 9 th -12 th Grades, H-O o Valerie Bullock, 9 th -12 th Grades, P-Z o Viola Lussier, 504, RTI, College Visits Administrators o Ed Wagner, Principal o Robert Horn, Asst. Principal, 9 th Grade, A-L o Sara Griffin, Administrator, 9 th Grade, M-Z o Tanya Robson, Asst. Principal, 10 th Grade o Camille Havis, Asst. Principal, 11 th Grade o Susan Stoddard, Asst. Principal, 12 th Grade