The Heritage Upper School
Orientation
2010 - 2011
Mission Statement
• Mens, Corpus, Spiritus, Sodalitas
• Mind, Body, Spirit, Camaraderie
Mission Statement
The mission of the Heritage School is to develop the
mind in preparation for college and later life, to
develop the body through competition and
teamwork, to develop the spirit through selfawareness and growth, and to develop camaraderie
through shared experience.
Graduation Requirements
• A minimum of 23 units earned in grades
9-12 are required for graduation.
• All Upper School Students are expected to
complete at least 6 courses per year.
Graduation Requirements
English
4 units
Foreign Language
3 units of one language in
sequence
4 units of lab science for the
class of 2012
4 units- Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II and a fourth unit
beyond Algebra II
Natural Science
Mathematics
Graduation Requirements
PE & Health
1 unit
Social Science
3 units- must include US
History, World History,
Government & Economics
1/2 unit each
Computer &
Public Speaking
Fine Arts
1 course required (1 or 1/2 unit)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Courses
These are courses designed to be taught as
college level courses. In May, nation-wide exams
are given. Some colleges accept satisfactory
grades (3,4, or 5) on the exam as credit courses.
The Pre-requisites for AP courses are found in the
Student Handbook. All students who take an AP
course must take the AP exam in May; each AP
exams costs $86.
AP Courses Offered
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AP Art
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature
AP Courses Offered
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AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP French
AP Music Theory
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP Spanish
AP US History
State Physical Education
Guidelines
All high school students in Georgia are required
to take one semester of fitness and one
semester of health. Part of this course includes
ADAP Test (Alcohol, Drug, Awareness Program),
which is necessary for securing a driver’s license
in Georgia. Student certificates are available
from the Registrar when needed.
Transcripts
• Registrar- Margaret Sanders
• Grades earned at Heritage from 9-12th are
entered on the permanent transcript
• The Cumulative GPA
• (Grade Point Average) begins in ninth
grade.
Transcripts
Grades are used to qualify for the following:
• HOPE Scholarship (3.0+ GPA in Core
Academic Classes)
• College Admissions
• Valedictorian and other Honors
• Graduating with Honors
Failures
A course that is failed must be retaken the
following year or taken in an approved summer
school. The failing grade remains on the
transcript.
Grading Scale
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A
B
C
D
F
90 - 100
80 - 89
73 - 79
70 - 72
69 and Below
Communication
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The school and the teachers use several
vehicles to keep parents informed.
E- News
Weekly Bulletin
E-mail
Phone calls home
Academic Alerts
Report Cards
NetClassroom
Heritage Technology
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Heritage Homepage
Teacher websites
Online syllabi
Teacher e-mail
Teacher voice mail
Student e-mail
NetClassroom
Renae Smith – School Nurse
• Students on any type of medication
(prescription or non-prescription) that
needs to be administered during school
hours must have written instructions
signed by a parent or physician on file with
the school nurse. All medication must be
in the original container.
Testing
• EXPLORE – ACT pre-test – October 13th
• PSAT- Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test•
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Tenth & Eleventh Grades – October 13th
SAT I- All Eleventh & Twelfth Graders
SAT II (Subject Tests)- As desired or requested
by some colleges
ACT- All Eleventh & Twelfth Graders
Counseling
Dr. Sandy Thames
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New Student Transition
Study Lab
Follow-up to Academic Alerts
SSD Coordinator
Available to individual students and groups
as needed.
College Advisor
Brooke Martin
• College Preparatory curriculum
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expectations
Resources
Exploration, Selection, Admission
College Bound Programs
Ron Rineer, Athletic Director, is available
to advise students interested in college
athletics.
Advisor/Advisee System
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Academic guidance
Support
Contact for parents
Student advocate
Conferences 9/15/10 and 3/02/11
Athletics
Athletics
• Athletic Director – Ron Rineer
• Athletic Secretary – Simone DuPree
• The Heritage School is a member of the
Georgia Independent School Association.
• The Heritage School is member of Region
4AA and competes against other
independent schools in the area.
Athletic Programs
Athletic Programs
Fall
Winter
Spring
Cross Country
Basketball
Baseball
Cheerleading
Swimming
Tennis
Football
Soccer
Softball
Golf
Volleyball (MS)
Track
GISA Rules
• Athletic Eligibility
 All students must pass five academic courses
the preceding semester.
 All students must have a current physical on
file with the AD.
Clubs and Activities
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Art Club
FCA
Filmfest
French Club
Girls Trio
Habitat for Humanity
Heritage Select Chorus
High Q
Honor Council
International Thespian Society
Coaches for Intramural Basketball
Key Club
Latin Club
Literary
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National French Honor Society
National Honor Society
One Act
Outing Club
Ping Pong Club
Spanish Club
Spring Musical
SGA
Talons
The Heritage Singers
Yearbook
Daily Schedule
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8:20 - 9:58
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:50
10:50 - 12:20
12:20 - 12:50
12:50 - 2:17
2:20 - 3:15
1A or 1B
Community Time
XL
2A or 2B
Lunch
3A or 3B
4A or 4B
Community Time
Each day all upper school students meet
together in the SLC. The meeting is conducted
by the President of SGA. We recognize
achievements, make announcement, and share
ideas. These meetings keep us informed and
brings us together as a community.
Excel (XL)
XL is a period each day, following Community
time, when students have the opportunity to meet
with teachers for extra help, or to make up work,
or just time to talk. It is perfect for continuing labs,
or completing projects. Ninth graders will be
assigned to a study hall. However, they are able
to do all of the above after checking in with their
teacher. At certain times faculty members may
offer mini classes in areas of interest to students.
Interim
October 4-7, 2010
• Ninth Grade- Skidaway Island/Savannah –
Lory Pendergrast
• Sophomores- Service experience –
Don Brown
• Juniors- College trip - Brooke Martin
• Seniors- Trip to St. Mary’s/Cumberland Glenda Davis
Freedom and Responsibility
Freedom and Responsibility
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Free Period
Lunch
Driving
Senior Privileges
Absences & Morning Tardies
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reason, please call before 8:30.
In the event that a student must be absent for an
extended period for reason other than illness,
please inform the Registrar in advance.
The Registrar calls the home of every student
who is not at school by 8:30.
Excessive tardies will result in a detention and/or
loss of Senior Privileges, assigned by The
Registrar
Upper School Dress Code
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Collared dress, polo, mock or turtleneck shirts
Shirts tucked in
Clean Shaven
Dress pants or mid-thigh length shorts/skirts
All pants, shorts, skirts must be khaki colored
Sandals, dress shoes or athletic shoes
Upper School Dress Code
• No t-shirts, short or long sleeved
• No tank tops or shirts that reveal undergarments
• No sweatshirts other than Heritage sweatshirts
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(until you are accepted by a college)
Belts must be visible
No rubber flip-flops
• In addition, book bags will no longer be allowed
in the classrooms. Use your locker!
Questions?
• Academic
• Activities
• Athletics
Open House
• Tuesday, August 24
• SLC 6:30pm
• Grades 7-12