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Class of 2012, 2013 Graduation Requirements 23 credits 23 credits English: 4 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness Health/Personal Fitness

West period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report card every 6 weeks 7 period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report card every 6 weeks Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course =.50 credit Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course =.50 credit Grading Scale: Grading Scale: Regular/HonorsAP A (90 – 100) 4.0A (90 – 100) 5.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0B (80 – 89) 4.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0C (70 – 79) 3.0

West 101 End of Course TestsGeorgia High School Graduation Tests 9 th Lit./Comp.Language Arts Physical ScienceMath BiologyWriting Math I (Acc Math I)Science Math II (Acc Math II)Social Studies Amer. Lit.* Taken in the Junior year…students must U.S. Historypass all section to earn a diploma Economics Counts 15% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)‏

English American Lit AP Lang. Adv. Comp. AP Lit.

Math Math III with Support Math III Accelerated Math III Acc. Math III & AP Stats AP Calculus or AP Stats

Math Math IV Math IV in Finance AP Stats AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB/BC DL Calculus ( GA Tech)

Science Biology Physical Science or Physics & 2 additional Science courses

Social Studies US History AP US History Government/Econ AP Government AP Government AP Econ AP Econ

Foreign Language Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP French I, II, III, IV, AP Latin I, II, III, IV

Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ Broadcast Media (TV, Video)‏ Marketing (DECA)‏ Computer Science Technology

Family Consumer Consumer Science Culinary Arts Cosmetology

Engineering Engineering Robotics Team

Arts and Humanities Language (Spanish, French, Latin)‏ Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)‏ Instrumental (Band)‏ Drama/Theater (Acting)‏ Choral (Chorus)‏

Healthcare Sciences Intro to Healthcare Biotechnology

Dual Enrollment Options Move On When Ready (full time at college) ACCEL (full time or part time core courses) HOPE only pays for Core Classes Lanier Tech College Dual Enrollment HOPE funds for all programs…deadline dates

Pathway Honors…carrots.. Complete 3 courses in a Pathway Complete 3 courses in a Pathway Pathway Seal of Completion Pathway Seal of Completion Pathway Seal of Distinction Pathway Seal of Distinction Pathway Medallion Pathway Medallion

Keys Check colleges for admission requirements Check colleges for admission requirements How motivated are you? How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Push yourself to be the best Stay involved in school activities Stay involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination Persistence and Determination

Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations. Students/parents will check teacher recommendations once the Portal opens. Wednesday, Feb 2 nd. Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal. Change teacher recommendations using Waiver Form only. Portal closes on Friday, Feb 18 th.

Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: March 25th

Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days for scheduling issues and help. Monday, Feb 14 th Tuesday, Feb 15 th Wednesday, Feb 16 th Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm