1. Godley Station School Heather Gillespie – Middle School COunselor
High School 101
Godley Station School
Heather Gillespie – Middle School COunselor

2. We Will Cover…
What grade 8 students have been doing to prepare for High School transition.
What is an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)?
What do students need to do to graduate from High School?
What is dual enrollment / HOPE
What is the difference between an AP and dual enrollment class and how can they benefit my child

3. When We Leave…
Parents will have an understanding of what students need to do to graduate.
Parents will have reviewed the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP).
Parents will have reviewed High School Pre- Registration form to see what classes teachers have recommended and what electives their children have chosen
Parents will have received information about HOPE and dual enrollment

4. Individual Graduation Plans
Created using GCIS in powerschool account
Follows them to high school
Just for visualization - Not your student’s actual schedule!
An online document that will be amended with their high school advisors as student enrolls and completes high school classes / credits

5. How do I get a HS diploma?
Students need 24 units of credit to graduate.
Credits need to be earned in specific subject areas.
Students are required to complete 20 hours of community service by the completion of junior year (the 11th grade).

6. Graduation Requirements
 Required Areas of  Study
Units Required
  English/Language Arts 4
  Mathematics
 Science
Social Studies 3
  Health and Physical Education 1
World Language
2 College Pathway (3-4 preferred)
OR 1 CTAE Pathway (2 preferred)   
CTAE (Career Technical Agricultural Education)
4 CTAE Pathway only
 Electives
6 College Prep Pathway Students
OR 3 CTAE Pathway Students
Total Minimum Units 24

7. Core Academic Courses CORE English Science Social Studies World
Languages
Math
Core Academic Courses 7

8. English 9th Literature & Composition 10th Literature & Composition
11th American Literature & Composition
12th grade British Literature & Composition
*Honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment course equivalents may be used 8

9. Math OR 9th - Algebra I 10th - Geometry 11th –Algebra II
Mathematics
9th - Algebra I
10th - Geometry
11th –Algebra II
12th –Pre-Calculus or Approved 4th Option OR
9th - Accelerated Algebra/ Geometry A
10th - Accelerated Geometry B/ Algebra II
11th - Accelerated Pre-Calculus
12th - AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Advanced level Mathematics course or Approved 4th Option 9

10. SCIENCE Biology Physical Science or physics
Environmental Science, Chemistry, or another GA DOE approved Science
4th GA DOE approved Science (ex. Anatomy, Oceanography)
*Honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment course equivalents may be used 10

11. Social Studies World History American Government United States History
Economics
*Honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment course equivalents may be used 11

12. World Language College Pathway 2 units required (of the same language)
3-4 recommended
CTAE sequence
1 unit required
2 units recommended
* While the GA Department of Education no longer requires students to complete two units of foreign language for high school graduation, the University System of GA does require the completion of two years of the same foreign language.

13. What is CTAE Career Technical Agricultural Education
Career Pathways made up of a sequence of classes in a particular career area.
These classes assist students in gaining:
Knowledge in a particular career area
Hands on job experience through work study opportunities
Opportunities for real world work certifications
Different pathway options offered at each high school

14. Allied Health & Medicine Business & Technology Entrepreneurship
BEACH
Allied Health & Medicine
Business & Technology
Entrepreneurship
JROTC – Army
Marketing & Management
Sports Medicine
GROVES
Distribution and Logistics
Financial Services-Accounting
Interior, Fashion, and Textiles
Nutrition and Food Science
ISLANDS
Companion Animal Systems
Horticulture and Animal Systems
Veterinary Science
JENKINS
Computer Science
Electronics
Energy and Power
Engineering and Technology
Engineering Drafting and Design
Human Resources Management
JROTC – Navy
Programming
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
JOHNSON
Web & Digital Design
SAVANNAH HIGH
Barbering
Culinary Arts
Criminal Investigations
Cybersecurity
Engineering, Drafting and Design
Financial Literacy
Game Design
Forensic Science
Law Enforcement Services
Nails
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
NEW HAMPSTEAD
Audio-Video Technology & Film
JROTC – Air Force
SAVANNAH ARTS
*CHOICE Application Only
Graphic Design
WINDSOR FOREST
Agriscience Systems
Carpentry
Early Childhood Care and Education
WOODVILLE TOMPKINS
*CHOICE Application Only OR 10th grade start from home high school
Accounting Automobile Maintenance & Light Repair Automobile Collision Repair Business and Technology Cosmetology Culinary Arts
Financial Services Fire & Emergency Services - Firefighting Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Manufacturing Teaching as a Profession Therapeutic Services – Patient Care Web and Digital Design Welding Flight Operations (10th Grade)
Early Childhood Care and Education (10th Grade)
EARLY COLLEGE
Online Pathway
Marketing & Management – available through Edmodo

15. Additional Courses Health (.5) Personal Fitness (.5)
Electives and CTAE pathways to add to a minimum of 24 total units

16. GMAS Testing
GMAS exams counts as 20% of a student’s final grade in an EOC course.
English 9 – Literature/Composition
English 11 –American Literature
GSE Algebra 1
GSE Geometry
Biology
Physical Science
United States History
Economics 16

17. Community Service
Students are required to do a minimum of 20 hours of Community Service at a non profit organization of their choosing, by the end of the 11th grade year.
Community Service logs are available in the Counseling Office at the high school.
Must be submitted to Advisors or Counselors and include a 3 paragraph essay outlining their experience.
May begin as early as the summer before 9th grade

18. Find more information about these programs at
What is HOPE?
State funded merit based scholarship
Covers the cost of tuition at eligible public and private Georgia postsecondary institutions.
minimum overall 3.0 HOPE GPA
Must earn four full credits from classes which meet rigor requirements
Rigor usually means a course that is AP, IB or Dual enrollment
Hope Grant is program for technical diploma or certificate covers specific career areas for which there are more openings than qualified employees in GA.
Find more information about these programs at
GAFUTURES.ORG

19. What is an AP Class? AP stands for advanced placement.
very rigorous HIGH SCHOOL courses for motivated students.
Students could receive high school credit for the course.
AP Exam with passing score could result in college credit (depending on what scores the college accepts for credit)
35 courses in 22 subject areas

20. What is a Dual Enrollment Class?
A dual enrollment class is a college class taken for BOTH high school and college credit
Most costs of dual enrollment are covered by the state for up to 15 hours per term. This program was formerly known as MOWR.

21. Important upcoming Dates
Rising Freshman Night at NHHS April pm
Registration for Choice School Programs CLOSES on April 12
8th Grade Bridging Ceremony – Thursday, May 16

22. Summary We have reviewed high school requirements.
We have reviewed what students have been doing to prepare for those requirements.
Folder instructions / example
We need you to review and sign your child’s IGP and course registration forms before leaving

23. Any Questions?? Next step:
Please proceed to your child’s homeroom class.
If you do not know the name of your child’s homeroom teacher, please see Ms Gillespie