1. 8 th Grade Advisement February 13, 2013 Welcome Eagles! Student Success Through Leadership, Character, and Performance

2. EJCHS Administration  Mr. Tim Stowers– Principal  Ms. Palmer – Assistant Principal for Instruction  Mr. Crumley – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director  Mr. Johnson – Assistant Principal EJCHS Counselors  Shane Chaisson  Tundi Massey

3. EJCHS Administration  4x4 Block 4 classes each semester 8 classes total  Carnegie Units  Testing 1 st Semester2 nd Semester Class 1Class 5 Class 2Class 6 Class 3Class 7 Class 4Class 8

4. English English IEnglish I Honors Placement Requirements * Teacher recommendation based on - Standardized test scores - ELA grade - Mastery of standards - Motivation level - Work ethic Time Commitment * ½ of an hour of homework a few nights per week * 1 hour of homework most nights of the week Course Work For 1 st Unit * Literature - 150 pages of independent reading * Writing & Conventions - 1 essay + 2 short writings * Literature - 350 pages of independent reading * Writing & Conventions - 2 essays + 2 short writings Other Course Requirements * State-mandated EOCT * Mini group presentations Ms. Conway

5. Mathematics Ms. Akin  CCGPS Coordinate Algebra w/Support  CCGPS Coordinate Algebra  Accelerated CCGPS Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry Part B

6. Science Mr. Shirley  Environmental Science  AP Environmental Science

7. EJCHS Social Studies Department Ms. Crouch  9 th Grade Course Offerings Civics/ Government* Honors Civics/ Government* AP Human Geography** * Meet graduation requirements set by the state of Georgia ** Students would still need to take Civics to meet graduation requirements set forth by the state of Georgia

8. World Language Ms. Rebekah Nunez  French 1 is an option for Freshmen  Spanish is an option for upperclassmen

9. Career Technical Agriculture Education Ms. Sims What is a CTAE Pathway? Career Pathways are a series of 3-4 sequenced courses within a state approved area of study. Once these courses are completed the student will have the opportunity to take National certification or licensure assessments.

10. CTAE Pathways offered at EJCHS:  Agriculture  Architectural Drawing & Design  Army JROTC  Broadcast Video Production  Business, Marketing, Sales & Services  Construction  Family & Consumer Science  Healthcare Science Career Technical Agriculture Education

11. Fine Arts  Chorus  Band  Theatre  Art  Dance

12. Physical Education  Health/Fitness* - ADAP Certification  Body Sculpting  Lifetime Sports  Outdoor Education  Weight Training *Required

13. General  State Mandated Testing  Advanced Placement (AP) Fees  Scheduling  Redesign  Spring Meeting  TAA – Teachers As Advisors