1. Scheduling Updates: Here’s what has been shared this week…

2. Course Requests  On Tuesday, March 15, families had the opportunity to meet with Administration and counselors to ask any pertinent questions concerning course requests for the 2016-17 school year. Course requests were provided and were also made available for pickup in the cafeteria on  Thursday and Friday during all lunches  Course requests and any desired changes should be returned to Student Services Office no later than 4pm on Monday, March 21, 2016.  If families desire to opt INTO or OUT OF an AP or Honors course, a Course Waiver is required.Course Waiver  Next round of course requests will go home the week of April 18.

3. Remaining Electives

4. College and Career Academy  ​ Beginning August 2016, the Academy of Film Production and the Academy of Aviation Sciences will open as a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center. Open to high school students in grades 10-12, this new CTE center will allow students to complete a pathway in one year and achieve industry credentials as well as participate in internship and job shadowing opportunities through partnerships with local business partners and post-secondary institutions.  Off Campus (transportation provided)  Online application and counselor recommendation are due by March 31, 2016. APPLICATION APPLICATION  Pathways  Flight Operations and Aviation Maintenance  Culinary Arts  Construction  Tech Film/ Digital Media

5. Move On When Ready (MOWR)  Formerly known as Dual Enrollment  9 th – 12 th graders may enroll at a two-year, four-year, or technical college and take one or more courses which simultaneously count toward their high school diploma requirements as well as to their college degree. Students may attend college full- or part-time. Various sources are available that cover tuition costs and other expenses.  Students should discuss MOWR with their counselor and must apply to the institute and meet residency and minimum GPA plus SAT/ACT requirements to be accepted.  Student must apply via Georgia College 411 no later than April 15, 2016. For information, visit www.gacollege411.org.