1. Welcome Parents and Students ELCA Class of 2019 Ninth Grade Curriculum Night

2. The Ninth Grade Year Begin with the End in Mind

3. College Admissions “Demonstrated Academic Achievement” is the primary factor in first year admission decisions. GPA Rigor of Courses SAT / ACT

4. 2015 Freshman Class Profile University of Georgia 22,225 applications 11,602 admitted / 5300 enrolled Middle 50% * GPA 3.81 – 4.06 (3.91) SAT1810 – 2060 ACT28 – 32 (29) AP6 – 9 (94%)

5. 2015 Freshman Class Profile Georgia Institute of Technology 27,270 applicants 8,560 accepted / 3050 enrolled * Middle 50% * GPA 3.8 – 4.0 SAT 2060 – 2250 (2140) ACT 30 – 33 (31.5) AP 6 – 11 (945 AP Calculus)

6. High School Graduation Requirements 1 Year = 1 Carneige Credit  Bible 4 Years  English4 Years  Mathematics4 Years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an additional math to include Algebra III, Pre- Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, or Statistics)  Science 4 Years (Must include Biology, Chemistry, Introductory to Physics or Honors Physics, and one additional high school science course)  Social Studies4 Years (Must include World History, US History, Gov’t/Econ

7. Graduation Requirements Continued Foreign Language 2 Years (must be the same language Health½ Credit Personal Fitness½ Credit Fine Arts1 Year Electives2 Credits

8. GEORGIA’S HOPE PROGRAM Zell Miller Scholarship Eligibility 3.70 GPA college preparatory curriculum 1200 SAT (cr/m) or 26 (composite) ACT -Award Amounts Public University- Full tuition Private University– pays $4,000 per year

9. GEORGIA’S HOPE PROGRAM HOPE Scholarship Eligibility 3.0 GPA college preparatory curriculum -Award Amounts Public university- pays a percentage of tuition (90% this past year). Private university- $3,600

10. PSAT / ACT Aspire – Pathway to SAT / ACT PSAT – October 14 ACT Aspire – April 19 periodic assessments Parent Night in January

11. TIPS for High School Success Begin with the end in mind …  Know How You are Smart  Use an Agenda  Preparing for Tests  Study Smart  Take Good Notes  Complete Homework/Classwork

12. Instructional Focus Instructional Focus (IF) is a twenty- five minute non-credit bearing course that affords students the opportunity for tutoring and/or enrichment during the school day. IF is an extension of the fifth period class in which students have scheduled time to complete various assignments, homework or projects. IF also serves as a vehicle for mandatory tutoring for those students who may need additional assistance in mastering mathematical concepts, or assistance in reading, essay writing, etc.

13. 2015-2016 5 th Period IF Schedule GA College 411 www.gacollege411.org 5A5B5C 11:41 - 12:06IF11:41 – 12:29CLASS11:41 – 12:29CLASS 12:10 – 12:35LUNCH12:33 – 12:58LUNCH12:33 – 12:58IF 12:39 – 1:27CLASS1:02 – 1:27IF1:01 – 1:27LUNCH

14. Classroom Visits English Ancient World History AP Human Geography Biology Geometry Spanish Algebra

15. Putting the Pieces Together … Romans 12:2

16. Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy … A High Performing School (AND philosophy) “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 WHO WHY HOW WHAT

17. ELCA … Pursuing EXCELLENCE Excellence is a matter … H – Hard Work E – Example A – Achievement R – Respect T - Trust

18. BEGIN with the END in Mind “The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.” Psalm 126:3