1. Getting ready for the high school transition… What can you do now to prepare for high school and plan for your future career?

2. Important Upcoming Dates Thursday, February 7 th, Allatoona, Harrison and Kennesaw Mountain representatives meet with all 8 th grade students  February 11-14 - Registration week at McClure  In the spring: Magnet school applications  Rising 9 th Grade Parent Night: Allatoona – February 12th Harrison – February 7th Kennesaw Mountain –

3. Middle School Graduation Requirements  High School registration time is exciting and fun. However, we can’t lose focus on passing 8 th grade to get there.  8 th Grade Graduation Requirements:  1: You must pass your academic classes. It is not too late to turn things around. If you are concerned about your grades, ask any of your teachers or me for help.  2: You must pass the Reading and Math portions of the CRCT. You will be tested over the information that your teachers have taught you throughout this school year. If you are struggling in one area, this is a great time to begin to receive more help in preparation for the CRCT.

4. High School Graduation Requirements  23 total units required for all students 4 units of English/LA 4 units of Math 4 units of Science 3 units of SS 1 unit of Health and PE 3 units of CTAE, Foreign Language or Fine Arts 4 additional units of electives  Make sure 2-3 of your elective units are Foreign Language if you plan on attending college!!!!

5. Promotion Requirements  In order to be considered a 10 th grader (sophomore) your second year of high school, you must earn a minimum of five units which include one unit each of required English, Mathematics, and Science courses.

6. Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there?  Self-Awareness  Exploration  Planning  Free resources to help answer these important questions Career Cruising GaCollege 411

7. Career Development is…  A lifelong process by which individuals define and redefine career-related choices and outcomes. (NOICC, March 1994)

8. Career Pathway  Is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, usually beginning in the 9 th grade and leading to a diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate degree and beyond.

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10. Individualized Graduation Plan

11. Wrap Up  WOW – Who would have imagined you would have this much to think about in 8 th grade?  This is a fun year but an important year to make decisions about your high school years and beyond.  Your teachers, counselor and parents are here to help!  You also have great online resources like Career Cruising