1. DHS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT “ COMMITTING OURSELVES TO EXCELLENCE IN ALL THAT WE DO”

2. Science Dept Staff Lewis Zellner Dept. Chair Chemistry IB Biology Year 1 & 2 Environmental Science Erica Johnson Biology Physical Science Environmental Science Pam Lee Physical Science Environmental Science Biology Oneila Kennedy Physical Science Jamie May Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science

3. GRADUATION CREDITS In order to graduate the state requires 4 credits in science. The curriculum includes the following science classes: 1) Physical Science (GA Milestone) 2) Biology ( GA Milestone) 3) Chemistry 4) Environmental Science 5) Human Anatomy and Physiology

4. USA Test Prep Go to: www.usatestprep.comwww.usatestprep.com To login for Account ID type: Dublin11 User Name: first name.last name Password: Student ID# (normally lunch code)

6. What is it? The Georgia Milestones Assessment is a comprehensive summative exam given to students in grades 3 through high school in specified subject areas.

7. What’s it for? Ensure that students are learning Provide data to teachers, schools, and school districts Identify instructional needs and help plan how to meet those needs

8. Which science classes have a Milestone Exam ? Physical Science - 9th grade Biology - 10th grade

9. What will the Milestone Exam cover? The test will cover: Georgia Milestone Content Weights

10. How will this test impact my child’s grade? The Milestone Test will serve as the FINAL EXAM ! It will count as 20% of the student’s final grade for the course Classes without a Milestone will have SLO test. ie. Chemistry, A&P, Environmental Science and it will also count a percentage of their grade

11. How can my child prepare for the GA Milestones? Attend class regularly. Pay attention! Study the testing resources provided Give your best effort!

12. Testing Resources Ga DOE Website - Ga Standards.org USATestprep Visit your teacher’s website. So much more!

14. Junior/Senior Advisement Juniors ★ Maintain grades ★ Challenge yourselves academically ★ Start your Post Secondary Search ★ Develop a relationship with the guidance counselor Seniors ➔ Should have applied to several schools ➔ keep studying and attend class regularly (Senioritis) ➔ maintain the relationship with the guidance counselor ➔ save money ➔ prepare your FAFSA ➔ visit schools

15. Campus Portal Go to: www.dublincityschools.uswww.dublincityschools.us Go to: Dublin High School Click on : Forms and Links- from drop down box Click on: Parent Portal Enter User Name: DCS-firstname.lastname Password: password123 Once you log in you will be prompted to change your password

16. ●All students in a household are associated with one account ●If you have ever had an account - no need to fill out form ●If you have forgotten your password contact the school Parent Portal App

17. SAT Test Dates January 23 February 5 May 7 June 4 ACT Test Dates February 6 April 9 June 11 Designed to measure academic achievement in English, mathematics, reading, and science Emphasis on general reasoning skills