1. Bleckley County High School Rising Freshman Parent Orientation

2. Bleckley County High School What can I expect from high school?

3. Bleckley County High School There is something here for everyone. Find your place and excel!

4. Bleckley County High School With new freedoms come increased responsibilities.

5. Bleckley County High School Keys to High School Success: 1. 1.Good Attendance 2. 2.Good Study Habits 3. 3.Know where you are going, and have a plan to get there

6. The Hybrid Schedule The school year consists of 2 semesters with 6 classes each day. Most classes will last all year long, covering both semesters. Classes will be 55 minutes long, and students earn one full credit at the end of the year. 4 th period will last for 90 minutes, and students will earn one full credit each semester. Students typically have a different class during 4 th period each semester. 7 units can be earned in each year, for a total of 28 possible units over 4 years.

7. Promotion Requirements Students must earn 5 credits to be promoted to the 10 th grade. Students must earn 12 credits to be promoted to the 11th grade. Students must earn 16 credits to be promoted to the 12 th grade. Students cannot fail the equivalent of more than one credit per semester to retain their eligibility for participation in any GHSA event.

8. Units Required English/Language Arts4 Mathematics4 Science4 Social Studies3 1 CTAE / Fine Arts / Foreign Language3 Health and Personal Fitness1 Other Electives4 Total Units23 1 Four Social Studies Courses are required- World History, Civics, US History, and Economics (a minimum of ½ unit of Civics and ½ Economics are required) BCHS Graduation requirements- Class of 2012 and beyond

9. Registration Issues Students will be scheduled into English, Math, Biology, and Civics/Personal Fitness courses. Students will submit elective course requests. Students interested in the Honors program must submit an application within the next 3 weeks. Students interested in the University endorsement make that declaration when signing up for 10 th grade classes. Your child will be assigned to an Advisor who will remain with them throughout high school

10. Local Diploma Endorsements Students may add a University endorsement by requesting Spanish I during the 10 th grade. The University endorsement is comprised of Spanish I and II and University-level English and Science courses during grades 10-12. The University endorsement ensures that students may apply directly to 4-year colleges as freshmen, will meet NCAA course requirements for Division I and II eligibility, and will meet future HOPE course rigor requirements. The Honors endorsement exceeds the University endorsement and will be explained more completely later in this presentation.

11. The HOPE Scholarship Available to CP, University, and Honors graduatesAvailable to CP, University, and Honors graduates Applies only to Georgia colleges and universitiesApplies only to Georgia colleges and universities Pays about 80% of the college’s tuitionPays about 80% of the college’s tuition No longer pays fees or book allowancesNo longer pays fees or book allowances Based on 4 point GPA in all attempted core classes - 3.0 core GPA requirementBased on 4 point GPA in all attempted core classes - 3.0 core GPA requirement Students who earn a 3.7 core GPA and make a 1200 SAT can earn Zell Miller Scholar status. These students earn full tuition.Students who earn a 3.7 core GPA and make a 1200 SAT can earn Zell Miller Scholar status. These students earn full tuition.

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13. Our Goal: To increase academic opportunities for students at Bleckley County High School.

14. Admission to program: All interested students must apply. A scoring rubric will be used to determine eligibility for all non- gifted students. Gifted students will be admitted but must submit an application.

15. Requirements: Students are required to take a minimum of two honors classes each year. Students must also take a minimum of 2 AP classes.

16. Additional Requirements: Students are required to maintain a 3.0 core GPA. There are also community service requirements.

17. Students must have a minimum of 5 points to admitted to BCHS Honor Program. BCHS Honors Rubric 8th grade CRCT Math/Lang Arts 850 – 859 Math / 1 pt Lang Arts / 1 pt 850 – 859 Math / 1.5 pts Lang Arts / 1.5 pts 860+ Math / 2 pts Lang Arts /2 pts 8th GPA (core classes only) 85 - 89 1 point 90 - 95 2 points 96+ 3 points