1. What all students and parents need to know…
Going to High School
What all students and parents need to know… 1

2. Going to High School Ready to go? Know the basics
Be prepared – Be self-disciplined
Be ready and willing to work
Think about the future
Take advantage of rigorous course offerings to prepare me for life after high school, scholarship opportunities, HOPE, careers
Maintain good grades
Become involved in extracurricular activities
Be ready to do the best in all courses! 2

3. Going to High School High School Options
High School Career (CTAE) Pathways
Woodville-Tompkins Technical & Career High School
Advanced Academic Pathway
Fine Arts Pathway
World Language Pathway
Specialty Programs
College Credit Now
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Dual Enrollment 3

4. Going to High School To earn a high school diploma, you must…
Earn 24 credits in specific subject areas
Pass the Graduation Test - Writing
Attend school
Complete 20 hours of approved Community Service by the end of the 3rd year 4

5. Going to High School What is a unit of credit ?
A number (1.0) to indicate you passed a class.
To earn credits you need to be in class and pass the class! 5

6. Going to High School 1 CTAE (2 preferred) CTAE Pathway 4 *
Required Areas of Study Units Required
English Language Arts 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Social Studies 3
Health & Physical Education 1
World Language 2 College Prep (3 preferred) OR
1 CTAE (2 preferred)
CTAE Pathway 4 *
* (must be in approved sequence of courses)
Electives College Prep
3 CTAE
Total Minimum Units 24
Community Service Requirements
In addition to successfully completing all academic and attendance requirements as outlined by the SCCPSS and the state of Georgia, every student must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service by the completion of the junior year. Refer to IHE-R for students entering SCCPSS from private or out-of-county school after 9th grade. 6

7. Going to High School
Core Academic Courses 7

8. Going to High School Ninth Grade Courses
CORE
English
Science
World Language*
Social Studies
Math
Intro to
Business &
Technology *
Per Fitness
&
Health
Ninth Grade Courses
*Some student may choose the following courses depending on Pathway Way Choice and/or space availability
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
ROTC 8

9. Going to High School English 9th Literature & Composition
11th American Literature & Composition *
12th grade British Literature & Composition *
*AP, IB courses may substitute 9

10. Going to High School Mathematics CCGPS* OR 9th - Coordinate Algebra
10th - Analytic Geometry
11th - Advanced Algebra
12th - Pre-Calculus OR
9th - Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
10th - Accelerated Analytic Geometry B/Advanced Algebra
11th - Accelerated Pre-Calculus
12th - AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or Advanced level Mathematics course 10

11. Going to High School Science Biology Physical Science Chemistry*
Physics*
* AP, IB courses may substitute 11

12. Going to High School Social Studies * World History
American Government
United States History
Economics
*AP, IB course may substitute 12

13. Going to High School World Language College sequence *
2 units required
3 recommended
CTAE sequence *
1 unit required
2 units recommended
Students are encouraged to follow the college sequence where possible 13

14. Going to High School Pathway must be chosen
Required for all students entering Grade 9 in and beyond)
Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE)
4 units in a coherent sequence of CTAE courses leading to college readiness and a career readiness certificate endorsed by related industries
Advanced Academic
English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies
Fine Arts
Visual Arts, Theater, Dance, Music, or Journalism
World Language 14

15. Secondary Assessment Transition Plan
Going to High School
Secondary Assessment Transition Plan
Students entering grade nine for the first time first during the school year and beyond
Must pass the GHSWT
•Are not required to take or pass GHSGT
(test not administered)
•Are required to pass courses* associated with EOCT, with EOCT contributing 20% to course grade 15

16. Going to High School End of Course Test (EOCT)
English 9 – Literature/Composition
English 11 –American Literature
CCGPS Mathematics
Biology
Physical Science
United States History
Economics 16

17. Going to High School Community Service
Every student must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service by the completion of the junior year.
Must be completed at a non-profit agency
Student cannot work at a business
Cannot be completed during the school day
Student cannot get paid 17

18. Going to High School Scholarships HOPE – Class of 2015 + Changes
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College Scholarships
Rigorous course credit on transcript
Strong GPA beginning grade 9 through 12
Extracurricular activities
Unique community service
Athletic Scholarships
Strong GPA beginning grade 9-12
ACT/SAT scores must meet admissions standard for Division 18

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20. While in high school… fill up your
Going to High School
While in high school… fill up your
With a rigorous course schedule and a strong transcript for you know not what lies ahead in your future career… 20