1. 9th Grade Diploma Information
Elberta High School
9th Grade Diploma Information

2. Welcome, Class of 2022 Parents!!
Welcome: Mr. Bailey
Introductions
Ms. Padgett
Ms. Robinson
Coach Seibert
Ms. Jan Gay
Ms. Foster
Ms. Beverly Foster, Career Coach, Coastal Alabama
Academic Guide
Differences between Diploma Options
What do colleges/post secondary programs want to see?
Course Options for School Year
Coach Seibert - Overview of Athletic Program at EHS

3. Academic Guide

4. Facts About Diplomas
Please keep in mind that the state of Alabama only recognizes one diploma. That diploma is the standard diploma. The standard diploma is flexible enough to go to work or college.
The college prep diploma is only recognized in this county.
Colleges NEVER see the diploma. They only see the transcript.

5. Colleges Look For… 1. ACT Score 2 . Grade Point Average (GPA)
3. Transcript

6. Standard Diploma
English (4) Regular, Pre-AP
Math (4)- Algebra 1 regular or Algebra 1 honors, Geometry reg or Geometry honors, Algebra II with trigonometry or algebra with finance, one additional math course, such as Algebraic Connections
Social Studies (4)
Science – 4 – Biology and Physical Science must be included
Health – ½
PE – 1
CTE, Foreigh Language or Fine Arts – 3 in this category
Career Preparedness
Electives 2.5
24 credits!! – If a student does not earn one of these credits, he/she will not graduate.

7. Alabama High School Diploma with Baldwin County College Preparatory with Distinction Endorsement
English -4 Pre AP 9&10, AP 11th & 12th
Science -4 (Honors or AP (highet offered) – Pre-AP Biology & Chemistry Pick 2: Physics 1 and or any AP Science offered
Social Studies – 4 Honors or AP, Ap World History, AP US, AP European, AP Government/Honors Econ
Math 5 - Algebra 1 (8th or 9th grade), Honors Geometry, Algebra II trig, Pick 2 PreCalculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science A
Foreign Language 2
Helath ½
PE 1
CTE, Fine Arts, or 3rd Language (1)
Career Preparedness 1
Electives 7.5
Total 28 credits –
All honors and AP classes is worth 0.5 more on GPA than Standard class. If a student earns a B in an honors class, he/she will earn 3.5 points for that class instead of 3.0 points. They also earn 0.5 credit more for taking the AP exam when Advanced Placement classes are taken. We will be offering AP classes beginning in the 2019 school year. The Honors classes are Pre-AP classes.

8. Career Preparedness
Required  by  the  State  for  all  2017  and  beyond  graduates.
One  credit
Four  components...
Career  development
Academic  planning
Computer  skills  and  applications
Financial  literacy

9. No more Valedictorian / Salutatorian Race
Academic Honor designations: Summa Cum Laude (4.0) Magna Cum Laude (3.75 to 3.99) Cum Laude 3.50 to Students who earn a D or F in any course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.

10. Diploma Declaration- Must be signed by parent and returned (asap) after receiving.
Beginning in the 8th grade, students seeking an Alabama High School Diploma have the opportunityto declare a diploma option for completing their high school education. This decision may bechanged at any time with parental approval in writing as long as the student meets the course requirements.
Student Name ____________________________________________
Middle School or Transfer School _______________________
After carefully studying your Academic Guide and discussing the options with your counselor,
1. Declare a diploma option by checking the title of your choice, and
2. Sign below to signify that you understand the requirements in the Academic Guide and the
information on this form.
O Alabama High School Diploma Credits as described on page 4
(Standard Diploma) of the Academic Guide
O Alabama High School Diploma Credits as described on page 6
with Baldwin County College Preparatory of the Academic Guide
with Distinction Endorsement(CP + Distinction) 
Student’s Signature __________________________________ Date _______________
Parent’s Signature __________________________________ Date _______________
(required)

11. 9th Grade Schedule 1. English 9 (Regular or Honors)
2. World History or Honors World History
3. Biology or Honors Biology
4. Algebra 1, Honors Algebra, or Honors Geometry
5. Career Preparedness
6. PE Life or Color Guard or Band or (ROTC – possibly)
7. Elective
8. (Academic Focus-Skinny Block) – May earn ½ credit

12. Course Option Sheets- Must be signed by parent and returned asap after receiving.
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It is very important that students return these course option sheets as soon as possible so that the are placed in the classes of their first choice.
I will be visiting all Social Studies classes in the next week.

13. No Schedule Changes after the First Week of School
Please communicate wth your freshman and encourage them to choose their classes wisely.
Schedule changes affect class size distribution and can negatively affect earning the needed credits in a class.
Students cannot be moved after the first week of school.
Please notify me of any concerns BEFORE school starts if possible.

14. Athletic Eligibility
In order to be enrolled in ANY athletic course or to play any sport, students must earn four core credits per year, and have a 2.0 GPA in the four core classes plus 2 electives.
Core classes are math, science, history
and English.
One class passed = one credit earned.

15. We are here for you!
Please contact me, Mr. Bailey, Ms. Padgett, Ms. Robinson, Coach Seibert, or anyone else at EHS that may be able to help you and answer your questions.
We are Warrior Proud! Warrior Strong! And, we are here to help your child be prepared for the world beyond EHS.