SPRAYBERRY HIGH SCHOOL
October 16, 2014
ASCA Standards:
A:A1.5, A:B1.5, A:B2.6, A:C1.5, A:C1.6 and
PS:B1.2
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John Kelly – Principal
Kerri McDougal, Assistant Principal,
Alpha A-C
• Leigh Graham, Assistant Principal,
Alpha D-H
• Richmond Parker, Assistant Principal,
Alpha I-M
• Joe Sharp, Assistant Principal,
Alpha N-S
• Mark Giles, Athletic Director/AP,
Alpha T-Z
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•Tina Harwood Student Last Names
•Paula Ferguson Student Last Names
•Brandy Brady Student Last Names
•Rebecca Irwin Student Last Names
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tina.harwood@cobbk12.org
paula.ferguson@cobbk12.org
brandy.brady@cobbk12.org
rebecca.irwin@cobbk12.org
We believe that all students can achieve by
responding to their individual learning
styles and needs. As Professional School
Counselors we are an integral part of our
educational programs for student success
that include school guidance curriculum,
individual planning, responsive services,
and system support.
The Counselors believe:
All students will have equal access to a
professional school counselor
 All students have the ability to learn and be
successful
 All students needs will be met through a
curriculum in the domains of academic, career,
and personal/social
 All students will be provided with specialized
interventions based on identified student needs
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What do we need to know to be
successful in 9th grade and beyond??
Transcript and GPA Calculation
Promotion Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Importance of Course Rigor (HOPE)
Student Responsibilities for Success
Planning for 10th Grade and Beyond
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A cumulative record listing all
high school courses and grades
Used by colleges and employers
Permanent Record unlike report
cards and progress reports
Begins with grades earned in the
freshmen year (middle school
Math or Foreign Language)
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Your cumulative GPA
Your class rank
Rigor of courses
Courses that count toward your
HOPE GPA
Graduation requirements
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Math
4 Credits
Science
4 Credits
English
4 Credits
Social Studies
3 Credits
Career Tech,
3 Credits
Foreign Language,
or Fine Arts
Health
.5 Credit
Personal Fitness
.5 Credit
Electives
4 Credits
Graduation Minimum 23 Credits
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5 Credits = 10th Grade, must
include 1 credit in LA, Math,
Science
10 Credits = 11th Grade, must
include 2 credits from LA, Math,
and Science
16 Credits = 12th Grade
23 Graduate
Sprayberry High School Four Year Plan
High School Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2018
23 UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
9th entry date___08/2014_______
Name ________________________________
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
ENGLISH (4 units required)
*9th Grade Lit/Comp
*9th Grade Lit/Comp Honors
Multicultural Lit/Comp or British Lit
AP Language or AP Literature/Comp
AP Literature/Comp
Support classes are academic electives ONLY
*CCGPS Geometry/Support
*CCGPS Geometry
*Acc Ana.Geo B/ CCGPS Adv Alg Y
Accelerated Math III
SCIENCE (4 units required)
CCGPS Adv. Algebra/Support
CCGPS Adv. Algebra
CCGPS Pre-Calculus
Calculus; AP Calculus AB or BC
Adv. Mathematical Decision Making
CCGPS Pre-Calculus
Calculus; AP Calculus AB or BC
AP Statistics
Biology; Physics; Chemistry, Earth Science or Environmental Science are specifically required
*Biology
*Biology Honors
Earth Systems
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors or AP Env Sci
Environmental Science
Earth Systems
Biology
Promotion to 11th grade requires 10
Promotion to 10th grade requires 5
credits including 1 unit each of math, credits including 2 units each of math,
science, & English.
science, & English.
SOCIAL STUDIES (3 units required)
World Geography
PreAP Social Studies
AP Human Geography
GRADE 12
9 Lit & American Lit are specifically required
*American Literature/Comp
World Literature
American Literature/Comp (Honors) British Literature Honors
AP Language
MATHEMATICS (4 units required)
*CCGPS Coord Algebra/Support
*CCGPS Coord Algebra
*AccCCGPS Co.Alg Y/Ana.Geo A
*Accelerated Math II
GRADE 11
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Physics
Physics Honors
Promotion to 12th grade requires 16
credits and to be on track for
graduation.
Human Anatomy/Physiology or Honors
Honors Chemistry
Astronomy
Zoology
Forensic Science
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
World History, US History, Government, and Economics are specifically required
World History
World History Honors
AP World History
WORLD LANGUAGE* CTAE Or FINE ARTS
U.S. History
U.S. History Honors
AP U.S. History
ELECTIVES (4 units required)
Economics & American Government
Economics & American Government H
AP Microeconomics & AP Government
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 unit require
(3 units required in any of the 3 areas above )
Univ. System of GA & 4 year colleges require
2 units of same world language
1)_____________________
3) ____________________
Health .5
1) ________________________
2)________________
4)________________
Personal Fitness .5
2) ________________________
3) ________________________
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English Language Arts
9th Literature, American Literature
Math
CCGPS Coordinate Algebra, CCGPS Analytic
Geometry
Science
Biology
Social Studies
US History, Economics
EOC =20% of the course grade
EOC scores are waived for 2014 - 2015
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The GHSWT remains a diploma requirement for those enrolled
in grade nine for the first time prior to July 1, 2013 (this year’s
juniors and seniors for the most part).
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Students enrolled in grade nine for the first time on or after July 1,
2013 no longer must pass the GHSWT and SHOULD NOT be
assessed using the GHSWT (this year’s freshmen and sophomores
for the most part).
Subject
Writing
BST
QCC/Transitional
July 1, 1987 –
June 30, 1991
July 1, 1991 –
June 30, 2005
(QCC)
GPS
July 1, 2005 –
June 30, 2013*
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As a result of amendments to State
Board of Education rule 160-3-1-.07 on
August 21, 2014
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Grade Point Average (GPA):
A = 4.0 90-100
B = 3.0 80-89
C = 2.0 74-79
D = 1.0 70-73
F = 0.0 69 and ↓
Cumulative, Core, HOPE, College
Determines class rank
Step 1: Assign each grade a numeric value
A=4 B=3 C=2
AP Courses and some
D=1 F=0
honors classes earn
quality points
Step 2: Multiply the numeric point value by
the units of credit attempted
Step 3: Total the values from step 2 & divide by
the total number of credits attempted
“B” Average GPA
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Ninth Lit
Biology
Spanish I
CCGPS Coor Alg
W. Geography
Marketing
88
78
90
77
89
94
3+2+4+2+3+4 =18
18/6 = 3.0
3.0
2.0
4.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
“A” Average GPA
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Ninth Lit
Biology
Spanish I
CCGPS Coor Alg
W. Geography
Marketing
90 4.0
80 3.0
90 4.0
81 3.0
89 3.0
94 4.0
4+3+4+3+3+4=21
21/6=3.5
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GPA = Grade Point Average
Perfect GPA = 4.0 All As
College admissions:
 Four year college admissions
▪ 2.5 expected minimum
▪ Competitive Universities– 3.75+ in Honors
and Advanced Placement courses
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Makes you smarter
Helps you find your interests
Helps you to overcome challenges
Boosts your cumulative GPA
Improves your class rank
Prepares you for big tests (ACT, SAT,
ASVAB, COMPASS, EOC tests)
Gives you an advantage in college
admissions
Makes college easier
Can earn college credit
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Physics
CCGPS Advanced Algebra
4th Math Option beyond CCGPS Adv Alg
HOPE Rigor handout provides additional
information
Visit www.gacollege411 periodically for
the most current information regarding
HOPE Scholarship and HOPE Rigor
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Monitor Agenda for assignments
Be proactive- talk to your teacher
when you have questions
Check teacher blogs
Tutoring
After school Mon-Fri 3:40 – 4:45
Be responsible to get your make up
work if absent
Media Center Resources
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monitor Grades/Attendance on
ParentVue
PARENTVUE AND STUDENTVUE
This application allows you to view
your student's grades and
attendance over the Internet
For ParentVue access please see
Ms. Fitzgerald in the front office
and provide a valid ID
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Individual Graduation Plans (IGP)guide students and parents to ensure
mandatory courses are taken
Career Cruising Activities and
gacollege411 help students determine
career interests and post secondary
options needed
9th Grade Elective Course Registration-
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Elective Registration will begin on
Monday, October 20th.
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Students will be pulled from elective or
non-academic courses when possible.
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IGP and elective registration will take
place with a counselor.
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Course requests will be sent out
Spring Semester for verification.
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Registration for Core Classes will take
place near the end of each semester by
teacher recommendation.
These recommendations will be sent out
with the elective selections Spring
Semester.
Waivers must be provided if a change in
core course recommendations is
requested.
Foreign Language selections will be done
as electives but will be given top priority.
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Handouts available in the Lobby area
Graduation Requirements/GPA
calculation
SHS 4 Year Individual Graduation Plans
Elective Registration Course List
HOPE Rigor update
Fall Afterschool Tutoring Schedule
Counselor Contact information
We look forward to serving the CLASS of
2018!