1. Cartersville High School
Welcomes
Class of
2022

2. Mr. Marc Feuerbach, Principal
Welcome Parents
Mr. Marc Feuerbach, Principal
Administration

3. Graduation Requirements
In order to receive a Georgia High School Diploma, the current rule states that students must earn the following credits/units:
4 Units
English
Science
Mathematics
Social Studies
3 Units
CTAE, and/or World Language, and/or Fine Arts
1 Unit
Health and Personal Fitness
Electives (Minimum)
Total to Graduate 24

4. Promotion Criteria 5 units required for promotion to the 10th grade
You must obtain a minimum number of units in each grade level to be promoted to the next grade level:
5 units required for promotion to the 10th grade
11 units required for promotion to the 11th grade
17 units required for promotion to the 12 grade
24 units required for GRADUATION

5. CHS Course offerings for Ninth Grade Students

6. Ninth Grade Courses Math Social Studies Foundations of Algebra * OR
GSE Algebra I
Honors Algebra I OR
Honors Geometry
World Geography OR
AP Human Geography
*Algebra I Support may be required for students who need an additional math support course

7. Ninth Grade Courses Science English Biology OR Honors Biology
Ninth Literature OR
Honors Ninth Literature

8. Health and Physical Education
Students are required to take both Health and Personal Fitness (1/2 courses to = 1 full credit)
*Summer Personal Fitness/Health option
Additional Electives:
Weight Training
Lifetime Sports

9. Honors and AP Classes
You may want to think about your student and their traits as a student.
Honors and AP requires more time, more work than most classes.
Almost all honors and AP courses require reading, writing and activities outside of the classroom.
Students must learn to manage their time.

10. Hope Rigor Courses

11. Final Grade= 78 (C) = 2 + .5 Quality Point
Honors Classes
Honor’s Students get .5 Quality Point
Example
Final Grade= 78 (C) = Quality Point
Transcript grade is 2.5

12. Final Grade = 85 (B) = 3 + 1 Quality Point
AP Classes
AP students get 1 Quality point for taking an AP course
Example
Final Grade = 85 (B) = Quality Point
Transcript grade is 4

13. ELECTIVE COURSES

14. Fine Arts Visual Arts/Comp I Beginning Choral Ensemble
Beginning Keyboarding Tech I (Piano)
Intermediate Band I
Musical Theatre I
Theatre Arts/Fundamentals I

15. Foreign Language Not a graduation requirement, BUT
Students wishing to gain admission to a four-year college/university must complete two (2) units of the same Foreign Language.
9th Grade Choices
Latin I
Spanish I
Spanish II
Honors Spanish II

16. Career, Technical and Agricultural Education
CTAE
Career, Technical and Agricultural Education

17. Engineering Foundations of Engineering & Technology
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications
Introductory level engineering disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Industrial & Chemical.
Problem solving and technical skills
Project-based curriculum
Teacher: Mrs. Kenya Rowser

18. Graphic Design Introduction to Graphic Design
Graphic Design and Production
Advanced Graphic Design
Teacher: Ms. Valerie Webb
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator

19. Automotive Basic Maintenance and Light Repair
Maintenance and Light Repair II
Maintenance and Light Repair III
Automotive skills
Prepares you for a career in the automotive field
Teacher: Coach Steve Corrigan

20. Entrepreneurship Introduction to Business & Technology Business Law
Business concepts applicable to everything
Program Certified by SHRM
Teacher: Coach Tim Graves

21. Allied Health & Sports Med
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Essentials of Healthcare
Allied Health and Medicine AND/OR Sports Medicine
Basic first aid, CPR, legal & ethical responsibility, human growth & development, safety and infection control
Teacher: Phillip Hardy,
Certified Athletic Trainer

22. TOURISM MARKETING Marketing Principles
Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Essentials
Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management
Communication in Workplace/Teambuilding
Personal Branding
Selling Strategies 
Basic Marketing Concepts
Price, Product, Promotion, Place
Destination Selling/Advertising
Teacher: Mrs. Camille Spradley

23. Audio, Video Technology, & Film
Audio Video Tech- Film I
Audio Video Tech – Film II
Audio Video Tech- Film III
Basic equipment knowledge
Script writing
Production and Programming
Recording and editing
Studio Production
Teacher: Mr. Tyler Putnam

24. Teaching as a Profession
Examining the Teaching Profession
Contemporary Issues in Education
Teaching as a Profession WBL Internship
Allows students the opportunities to experience classroom and laboratory components
Combine hands-on projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for the most challenging teacher prep programs
Including partnership with work-based learning opportunities through the Youth Apprenticeship Program and other career related activities

25. Law & Public Safety
Intro to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 
Great for students interested in many aspects of the legal profession 
Application of laws
Careers in Paralegal, Lawyer, Police Officer
A great combination with Forensic Science to complete this pathway
Partnerships with local First 
Responders and attorneys through 
 WBL/YAP

26. Sports Marketing Marketing Principles
Intro. to Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Advanced Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Markets
Ethics in Sports & Entertainment
Societal & Cultural Influences
Event Marketing
Promotion & Licensing
Careers and Planning
Teacher: Mrs. Camille Spradley

27. Aviation 9th - College Study Skills (Aeronautics)
10th – Flight Operations I * College Credit
11th – Flight Operations II * College Credit
12th – Unmanned Aviation & Aerospace Flight 
          * College Credit
Teacher: Mrs. Amy Archer 
FAA Certified Ground School Instructor
At the completion of the pathway,
students will take introductory exams for both
a UAV license and Private Pilot’s license.

28. Work Based Learning Juniors & Seniors Internships Apprenticeships
Employment
Work Permit Changes
On Campus Opportunities

29. Pathway Success
Pathway completers =
100% graduation rate in

30. Athletic Eligibility
Any student entering ninth grade for the first time is eligible to participate in athletic activities for the first semester
To remain eligible: student must pass 5 classes to participate for second semester
At the end of the ninth grade year, the student must be on track to graduate (minimum 5 credits earned)
Students must have an updated physical on file.

31. Registration Process
Eighth grade core academic teachers will enter course requests in PowerSchool.
Students will choose their electives on the form everyone received this afternoon.
Individual parent and student meetings will be held on February 28 and March 1 at CMS.

32. Important Dates January 26 (Friday) Eighth Grade Pep Rally at CHS
February 2 (Friday) Students’ elective forms are due in home room. Students’ can turn their elective forms into their homeroom teachers at CMS.
February 28 and March 1- individual student/parent meetings at CMS.
Freshman Fee Day- August 6

33. Counseling Department
9th Counselor: Mrs. Megan Boudrie
10th-12th Last names A-L: Mrs. Alexis Pritchard
10th-12th Last names M-Z: Mrs. Chaja Pinkard

34. Counseling Updates

35. Locations Fine Arts Department- lobby of the Humanities Building
Sports and Clubs- located in cafeteria

36. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for coming
Please let us know if you have any questions.