September 2014
Volume 1, Issue 1
The Tiger’s Paw
Newsletter
Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!
The next four years will be the
9TH GRADE ACADEMIC GRADUATION
foundation for your future and it is
important that you take advantage of REQUIREMENTS
all that Alcovy High School has to
I. Graduation Requirements 2014-2015
offer.
- Credits
A). 23 Total units needed to graduate
Alcovy High is an exciting place with
English (4),
over 35 clubs, great sports teams, and
Math (4)
numerous extracurricular programs.
Science (4)
We hope you will explore all the
Social Studies (4)
opportunities that are available and
Health /PE (1)
get involved!
Career Pathways (3)
CTAE/Fine Arts/Foreign Language (3)
B. Sophomore Credit Requirements (5)
C. Junior Credit Requirements (11)
D. Senior (17)
II. Elective Requirements
- Four year college pathway
A). Foreign Language (2-3 years)*
B).Technical Career pathway
- Healthcare Science, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts,
Engineering, etc.
*(Students do not need a foreign language in order to graduate;
however, students need 2 units of the same foreign language for 4 year
schools)
III. Test Requirements
- EOC – 20% of Grade (REQUIRED)
- GHSGWT – 11th/12th grade – Need to pass!!
- PSAT – 9th, 10th, 11th grades
- ACT/SAT - 11th/12th grades
- ASVAB 11TH/12TH grade for military
- Georgia Work Ready Certification (9-12)
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If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to
Fail…It Is Never Too Early to
Start Thinking About Your Future!
These “Basics” Make Learning
Possible…And They Are All
Learned at Home
We hear a lot of talk about teaching children basic
skills. But before kids can learn reading, writing,
and arithmetic, they need other basic skills. Here
are some important basics your kids need to
know—and how you can teach these skills at home.
How to pay attention.
Kids have an amazing ability to tune out anything
they don’t want to hear. That’s frustrating
enough at home—but it can be even worse at school.
Before you talk to your child, speak his/her name.
Make sure he/she is looking at you when you speak.
Meet with your school counselor
How to wait for something.
Your counselor is always available to help you
We live in an instant society. Today’s kids do not
develop a plan for your future. Schedule an
want to wait for microwave food! Teach your
appointment to discuss your college and career child that some things are worth waiting for. Set a
options.
goal for something your child would like to
Get involved
achieve. Make a chart to keep track of his/her
Extracurricular activities are a vital part of
progress as he/she moves towards achieving
high school. Being a part of activities in your
their goal. Planning a job and carrying it through.
school community are not only fun, but help to Teach your children to finish what they start. Say
make you a well-rounded student. Explore
things like, “Baking cookies was fun —but
volunteer opportunities and be sure to give
the job isn’t over until we wash the dishes.”
back to your community.
Upcoming Events
Pick the right mix of classes
Familiarize yourself with graduation
Advisement and Classroom Guidance
requirements to ensure that you are enrolled in
the right classes. Take a look at the course
Individual meetings- September thru
catalog so you can choose electives that
December
interest you.
GAcollege411- September thru October
Grades matter
Keep on top of your grades because the grades
you earn now will be forever reflected on
your transcript. These grades will also impact
your GPA and class rank. Although college
may seem like it is far in your distant future,
your grades really do count toward college
admission and scholarship opportunities.
Thank You Students!
Start learning about college
Special thanks
Use the Internet to research different schools,
or talk to people or family members in college.
Mrs. LaTonya Hawkins LPC, NCC
Research colleges that might interest you.
(9th Grade Counselor)
Your freshman year in high school is the
perfect time to lay the foundation for your
high school experience as well as your
future. This year is a great time to establish a
well-rounded extracurricular and academic
career. It is also recommended that you
begin to explore the options and possibilities
for your future. Here are some helpful tips to
start you on your way: