Welcome to
Sandy Creek
High School
Freshman Advisement
2015-16
How Does High School Work?
FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
(1st Semester )
(2nd Semester)
• 18 weeks long
• 7 classes
• 3 progress reports and a
final REPORT CARD
• 18 weeks long
• 7 classes
• 3 progress reports and a
final REPORT CARD
High School Credits
• Each semester class is worth .5 (1/2) credit.
• Passing both semesters of the same subject gives 1.0 credit in that
subject.
• Each semester stands alone.
• Not passing a class in the Fall semester but passing the same
subject in the Spring semester does NOT mean passing the whole
year of that subject like middle school.
• You have to make up any required class you do not pass,
whichever semester it is. To graduate, you need 23 total credits.
Grade Reports
• Progress reports every 4 ½ weeks
• Only a snapshot of where the grade was on the day that the
grading window ended
• Infinite Campus has the most updated information
• The final report card each semester is the grade recorded on
the transcript
Grade Point Average (GPA)
• The mathematical
average of your grades 88
each semester will give
you a grade point
average
GPA
86
• Average of grades =
GPA
• Academic GPA is
different!
95
79
82
Promotion to the next grade is based
upon
CREDITS EARNED
(Students are no longer PLACED like in middle school)
Sophomore Year: You need at least 5.5 credits
Junior Year: You need at least 11.5 credits
Senior Year: You need at least 17 credits
Credit is earned when a minimum passing grade of 70
is achieved at the end of the semester.
A semester lasts 18 weeks.
TESTING, TESTING…
• Georgia Milestones Testing for 9th grade
9th Grade Lit
GSE Algebra
Biology
• Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (P.S.A.T.)
October 14, 2015
PSAT - Preliminary SAT
• Students may take it in
9th, 10th, and 11th grades
• Excellent practice for
SAT and ACT
$20 test fee
for freshmen and juniors
Register in Guidance
• Used for National
Merit Scholarship
Program(11th only)
www.GaCollege411.org
Georgia Student Finance Commission
• Calculates the HOPE Scholarship eligibility
• Information for all post-secondary schools in the state of
Georgia (including universities, colleges, technical colleges,
etc.) and many out of state schools
• Information on financial aid
• Student planner for accomplishments, extracurricular activity,
community service, etc.- Resume builder
• Student interest and job matching survey
HOPE Scholarship
GPA of 3.0 Core Credits (all attempts)
Calculated by the GSFC
Tuition is paid a percentage amount, which will vary yearly
Zell Miller Scholarship
GPA of 3.7 AND 1200 SAT (Math and Critical Reading) or 26 ACT
100% Tuition paid
HOPE Grant Scholarship
GPA- no requirement
Technical Colleges
Tuition is paid a percentage amount, which will vary yearly
HOPE
for
HOPERigor
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Requirements for
Graduating
of 2019
2019
GraduatingClass
Class of
Students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2017, must receive at least 4 credits in courses
from the following categories, prior to graduating from high school:
•Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, or an equivalent or higher course
•Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course
•Advanced Placement courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign
language)
•International Baccalaureate courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and
foreign language)
•Move On When Ready courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign
language) where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses
•Advanced foreign language courses
• Fall, Spring and Summer (2016)
• Part time or Full time at multiple institutions
• No residency requirement
• 9th-12th grade students are eligible
(must meet college’s admissions requirements)
• Advisement meeting between counselor, parent, student
Freshman Success!
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What can YOU do?
What can WE do?
Personally
Take care of your health-come to
school every day!
Stay away from “drama”
Look for ways to relax and have fun
Limit your social media interactions
Develop your talents and interests by
joining clubs and teams
Think about graduation- what’s next?
Personally
Academically
Use an assignment book or agenda
Do all assignments (homework too!)
See your teachers for extra help
Study old, corrected tests
Form study groups or get a study
partner
Make a habit of studying every night
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Help when you have a personal issue
Help you start looking into careers
and colleges
Suggest study skills or ways to help
you get organized
Help you with choosing a pathway in
high school
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Help find a peer tutor
Look at your grades and progress
Assist you with next year’s classes
Talk about PSAT, SAT, ACT
Arrange for conferences with your
teachers
If you need help….
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SCHS teachers (mornings and afternoons- talk to your teachers!)
Math Lab- room 222
Peer Tutors
Class websites
Edmodo accounts
Communicate with teachers through emails,
phone calls
• Infinite Campus grading website
• Conferences through the counselors
KAHOOT.IT
Sandy Creek High Guidance Office
770-969-2840
Ms. Fagan * A-DI
Mrs. Dunn * DO-J
Mrs. Sanford * K-P
Ms. Janet Fagan (A – Di)
Mrs. Vivan Dunn – (Do – J)
Mrs. Barnetta Sanford – (K – P)
Mr. Michael Roache – (Q – Z)