Northgate High School
Class of 2015
Parent Night
March 10, 2010
Introductions
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Principal: Dr. Thérèse Reddekopp
9th grade Administrator: Bill Harrison
9th grade Counselor: Erin Bass
What will be different
about high school?
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS ON CAMPUS
MATURITY LEVEL OF STUDENTS
STUDY HABITS
EXPECTATIONS AT A HIGHER LEVEL
LIFESTYLE – MORE INDEPENDENCE
PREPARATION FOR ADULTHOOD
RESPONSIBILITY
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
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We expect students to be organized.
We expect students to study on an abstract
level.
We expect students to take the initiative to
get help when needed.
We will challenge the intellect of our students.
BEHAVIOR
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We expect students to behave.
If students do not behave, they will be
removed from class.
If behaviors persist, they will be removed
from Northgate High School.
TOP TWO REASONS FOR A
DISCIPLINE REFERRAL
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CELL PHONES
EXCESSIVE TARDIES
SCHEDULES
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Middle School vs. High School
8:30am – 3:30pm
4 classes, 90 mins. each, 30 min. lunch
4 classes from August through December
4 new classes from January through May
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Importance of Attendance
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Erin Bass
9th Grade Counselor
Extracurricular Activities
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Sports
Clubs
Volunteer Work/Community Service
Benefits
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Time Management
Feeling a part of school community
Friendships/meeting new people
College admissions/Employment
Graduation Requirements
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Beginning with class of 2012:
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4 English
 4 Math
 4 Science
 4 Social Studies
 1 Health/PF
 3 CTAE/Fine Art/Modern Language
 8 electives
Students will attempt 32 classes and will need 28 to graduate.
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NOTE: Students should carefully review college entrance requirements to
determine appropriate levels of course selections. Although courses may
meet Georgia Department of Education requirements, they may not meet all
college admission requirements. Students should refer to specific college
catalogs or websites for academic entrance requirements.
English
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9th Literature & Composition
10th Literature & Composition
American Literature & Composition
English Literature & Composition
Math
Mathematics I –
Algebra/Geometry/Statistics
Accelerated Math IGeometry/Alg II/ Statistics
Mathematics II-Geometry/
Algebra II/Statistics
Accelerated Math II-Adv
Mathematics III-Adv. Alg/
Alg/Geometry/Statistics
Statistics/
Accelerated Math III –Pre
Mathematics IV –Pre Calc
Calc- Trig/Statistics
Trig/Statistics
AP Math
Math
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If students start on the regular Math track,
they can still reach AP level Math classes:
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9th – Math I
10th – Math 2, Math 3
11th – Accelerated Math 3, AP Statistics
12th – AP Calculus (both semesters)
Science
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Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science or Physics
Natural Science, Elective or
Advanced Placement Science
Social Studies
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American Government
World History
U S History
Economics
Health & Personal Fitness
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One unit required
9 weeks of Health and 9 weeks of
Personal Fitness
CTAE: Career Technical
Agricultural Education
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CEC
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Aviation
Communications
Computer Science
Construction
Drafting
Electronics
Graphic Arts
Healthcare Sciences
Horticulture
Pre-engineering
Teacher Pipeline
Welding
Work Based Learning
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West Central Technical
College
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Accounting
Law Enforcement
Sports Mgmt
PCA/PCT
Dental Assisting
PC Repair
Culinary Arts
Welding
Automotives
Cosmetology
Game Dev.
Web Design
Air Conditioning Tech
CTAE at Northgate
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Business
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Family and Consumer Sciences
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(Computer Applications is prerequisite for
Business courses and some CEC courses)
(Foundations in FACS is recommended
prerequisite for FACS courses)
JROTC
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(Can take JROTC each semester as there are 8
courses offered)
Fine Arts
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Band
Chorus
Drama
Art
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(Visual Arts is prerequisite for Art classes)
World Language**
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Spanish
French
**To be admitted to most 4 year universities,
students are required to have completed 2
consecutive courses in the same World
Language.
Students who have 80+ average in
English/Language Arts are more likely to be
successful.
Typical 9th grade Schedule
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9th Lit/Comp
Math I
Biology
American Government
Health/PF
3 electives
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Math I Support
World Language
CTAE
Fine Art
Wt Training
Etc.
Planning Ahead
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4 year plans
www.gacollege411.org
No class changes
Testing
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10th
11th
PSAT
SAT/ACT/Compass
GHSWT (fall)
GHSGT –English/Lang Arts
-Math
-Science
-Social Studies
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EOCT – Counts 15% of Final Grade
Math I, Math II, Biology, Physical Science,
9th English, American Lit/Comp,
US History, Economics
AP Classes
9th grade:
AP Human Geography
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Others:
 English
 AP Language (11)
 AP Literature (12)
 Math
 AP Statistics (11,12)
 AP Calculus (11,12)
 Science
 AP Biology (11,12)
 AP Chemistry (11,12)
 AP Physics (11,12)
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Social Studies
 AP European History (10)
 AP US History (11)
 AP Economics (12)
 AP Government (10,11,12)
 AP Psychology (10,11,12)
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Other
 AP Spanish
 AP French
 AP Art Drawing
 AP 2-D Design
Registration Process
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Students should receive registration sheets from the middle
schools
Teacher recommendations will already be made
Parents sign
Important things to note
 Spanish/French I and II
 Weight Training
 Chorus & Band
Alternates
No changes
8 classes total
Remember AP applications
Course descriptions can be found at www.cowetaschools.org under
public information tab – Career Planning Guide
Overwhelmed?
Questions?
My email address:
erin.bass@cowetaschools.org
Elective Representatives
ATHLETICS
SPORTS OFFERED AT NGHS
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Softball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football,
Cheerleading
Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling
Baseball, Lacrosse, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track,
Gymnastics
To Play a Sport
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Valid physical (on GHSA form) must be
completed and on file in the athletic office.
Authorization must be completed and on file
in the athletic office.
Student must be academically eligible.
QUESTIONS?