STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Economically Disadvantaged: 24.8 %
White: 86.1%
Hispanic Latino: 13.7%
Black: 11.8%
Asian: 3.9%
American Indian: 2.4%
Pacific Islander/Hawaiian: .42%
FACULTY AND STAFF
Faculty & Staff: 183
Faculty: 132
% of Faculty with Master’s Degree: 48%
% of Faculty with Specialist’s Degree: 25%
% of Faculty with Doctorate Degree: 8%
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
COURSES
EHS ADMINISTRATION
Principal: Mr. Keith L. Ball
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Robert VanAlstyne (A-C)
Dr. Amanda Ruiz (D-G)
Mrs. Lyn Turnell (H-L)
Dr. D a n S n i p e s (M-R)
Mr. Matthew May (S-Z)
Counselors:
Mrs. Whitney Morberg (A-C)
M r s . Amanda Findlay (D-G)
Mrs. Lisa Shull (H-L)
Mrs. Michele Dowd (M-R)
Ms. Kelly Brangan (S-Z)
Language/Composition
Literature/Composition
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Computer Science
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism
US Government/ Politics
Macroeconomics
World History
US History
Human Geography
Psychology
Studio: Drawing
Studio: 3D Design
Music Theory Statistics
Spanish Language and Culture
2015-16
Secondary School Profile
Mr. Keith L. Ball
Principal
Etowah High School Mission Statement:
“Graduating Life-long learners,
and productive community
and global citizens.”
Dr. Frank Petruzielo
Superintendent of Schools
6565 Putnam Ford Drive
Woodstock, GA 30189
770-721-3120
770-926-4157 (fax)
SCHOOL DISTRICT &
COMMUNITY
The Cherokee County School District is a rural/metro
district which encompasses more than 423 square
miles. Located about 20 miles north of Atlanta,
Etowah High School is one of six high schools, seven
middle schools, 24 elementary schools, Ralph Bunche
Head Start Center, one alternative school for MS/HS,
and one fully certified evening program, as well as a
C3 Academy (online MS/HS program). CCSD is one of
the fastest growing districts in the state with a
current enrollment of 41,169.
Etowah High School is accredited through a regional
accrediting body, SACS-CASI, has been named a U.S.
Department of Education Blue Ribbon School. The
campus spans approximately 80 acres in Woodstock,
Georgia. It includes 7 main campus buildings and 2
buildings at our east campus. EHS is the largest high
school in square footage and second largest in
number of students with 2377 students.
Etowah High School’s ACT scores for 2013-2014 were
the highest in Cherokee County at 23.5, well above the
state average of 20.8 and the national average of 21.0.
Etowah’s overall Advanced Placement (AP) test
performance ranked top 7 in the state, 2014.
Etowah has been named one of America’s Most
Challenging High Schools, according to the
Washington Post for the last 5 years.
76 % of EHS graduates attend college. 60% attend
Four-Year Institutions and 16% attend Two-Year
Institutions.
MASCOT: Eagle
SCHOOL COLORS: Blue and Gold
CEEB CODE: 113306
ACADEMIC YEAR
EHS is on a traditional 7 period schedule. The
school year is divided into two semesters
(August— December and January—May). Students
take 6 classes per semester and can earn .5 credit
per class totaling 3 credits per semester; 6 credits
per year. An additional .5 elective credit may be
earned by participating in and completing the
assignments during Teachers As Advisors.
The school day is divided into seven 55 min. periods
which meet five days per week. Hours are 8:15 to
3:15. The school year began on August 3, 2015 and
ends on May 28, 2015. First semester began on
August 3, 2015; second semester on January 5, 2016.
Graduation will take place May 28, 2016 at
Woodstock First Baptist Church.
THE GRADING SYSTEM
Cherokee County uses numerical grades for
unweighted grade reporting. Should letter grades
be needed the equivalent numerical grades are as
follows:
A
90—100
B
80—89
C
71—79
D
70
F
0—69
Extra points are awarded to advanced courses as
follows when computing weighted NGA:
Honors Courses (29): 5 points added to numerical
grade
AP Courses (22): 10 points added to numerical
grade.
All transcripts reflect the grade for each course
before points are added.
Class Rank is determined by the weighted
cumulative numeric grade average of graduating
seniors at the completion of their graduation
requirements.
These averages are placed in numerical order from
highest to lowest to determine class rank. All classes
are included when calculating NGA and class rank.
MINIMUM GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
English:
4 credits, including American Lit
Mathematics:
4 credits, including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced
Algebra, and a 4th year math choice
Science:
4 credits (all lab sciences) including Physical Science
or Physics and Biology
Social Studies:
3 credits including World History, US History,
Government, and Economics.
Health/Personal Fitness:
.5 Credit each
Career Tech/Fine Arts/Foreign Language:
3 Credits
Miscellaneous Electives: 4 Credits
Total: 23 Credits
Course Description Guide may be found on the
CCSD website/Parent Information/Handbooks/High
School Course Selection Guide.
http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/parentinfo/Doc
uments/High%20School%20Course%20Selectio
n%20Guide.pdf