Class Of 2016
4 Year Plan
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pencil ready…
Selecting appropriate high school courses to meet
graduation requirements & post high school plans
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Contact
Mr. Cliff Jones, Principal
Rich Spierto, 9th grade AP
Leslie Davis, Professional Assistant for 9th grade
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Stephen Robinson, Counselor
Curtisa Johnson, Counselor
Normandee Kinard, Counselor
Melisa Marsh, Head Counselor
Michele Harding, Counselor
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Tammy Jones, Registrar & Test Coordinator
Hannah Kim, PLATO & Graduation Coach
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DIPLOMA
•Class of 2012 and beyond – all students must
have 23 credits to graduate.
•The New Graduation Rule eliminates Georgia’s
“tiered” diploma. (no career tech or college
preparatory diploma, etc.)
•“We are no longer setting high expectations for just
some students. As a state, we are saying that all
students can learn at a high level.” Cathy Cox
Graduation Requirements
Credits
4
4
4
3
.5
.5
3
4
23
Subject
English/Lang Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health
Personal Fitness
**World Language &/or Fine Arts
&/or Career Tech
Electives
Total
** any student attending a University System of Georgia college
or university must take 2 years of the same world language
Research Universities
Minimum Admission Requirements:
17 units (lit, math, science, social studies) GA State
GA Tech
Freshman Index of 2500
SAT Verbal 430, Math 400
UGA
ACT English 17, Math 17
Medical College of
Georgia
Freshman Index is:
Georgia Southern
FI = (500 x GPA) + SAT I Verbal + SAT I Math
Or
FI = (500 x GPA) + (ACT Composite x 42) + 88
Example…
2500 = (500 x 3.0) + SAT V (500) + SAT M (500)
Research Universities
Admission Profile
UGA (Class of 2012)
3.73-4.03 GPA (middle 50%)
(SAT= 1790-2040
(ACT= 27-31)
Georgia Tech (class of 2012) (middle 50%)
3.77-4.08 GPA (average)
(SAT =1960-2160)
(ACT = 28-32)
Avg# AP/IB courses taken= 7.3
Regional Universities
Minimum Admission Requirements
Valdosta State
17 units
Freshman Index of 2040
SAT Verbal 430, Math 400
ACT Math 17, English 17
Admission Profile
Class of 2012 middle 50%
Valdosta State
GPA 3.33
SAT 1559
ACT 26
State Universities
Albany State University
Requirements: 17 units
Armstrong Atlantic State U
Freshman Index of 1940
Augusta State University
SAT 1410-1650
Clayton College & State University
ACT 20-24
Columbus State University
Fort Valley State University
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Kennesaw State University
North Georgia College & State University
Savannah State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
University of West Georgia
State Colleges & Two Year Colleges
Requirements: 17 units
Index of 1830
SAT 11210-1590
ACT 15-19
STATE COLLEGES
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College
College of Coastal Georgia
Dalton state College
Gainesville State College
Georgia Gwinnett College
Gordon College
Macon State College
Middle Georgia College
2 YEAR COLLEGES
Atl Metropolitan College
Bainbridge College
Dalton College
East Georgia College
Georgia Highlands College
Georgia Perimeter College
South Georgia College
Waycross College
Some (Metro Atlanta)Technical Schools
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Lanier Technical College
Dekalb Technical College
Appalachian Technical College
North Georgia Technical College
Chattahoochee Technical College
North Metro Technical College
What Colleges are Looking For
• Students who will thrive in their particular environment
• Academics – competitive colleges are looking for
overachievers who have challenged themselves with
rigorous classes (honors and AP).
• SAT/ACT scores
• Leadership – extra curricular activities (hold office,
organize fundraising, etc.)
• Community Service &/or outstanding contributions to
school/community
• Specific talents or unusual experiences you will
contribute to school
Completing The
4 Year Plan
ENGLISH
(4 Units)
9th
9th Lit/Comp
9th lit/comp
H
10th
10th Lit/Comp
10th lit/comp H
11th
11th
Lit/Comp
11th Lit/Comp H or
Honors & AP
Lang/Comp
12th
World Lit (req) + Sr.
Lang Arts Elective
AP English or
College English
MATH
9th
(4 units)
CCGPS Coordinate Algebra
10th
CCGPS Coordinate Geometry
11th
CCGPS Coordinate Advanced Algebra
12th
CCGPS Coordinate Pre-Calculus or
Adv Math Decision Making
MATH
(4 units)
9th
GPS Accelerated Coordinate Algebra H
10th
GPS Accelerated Coordinate Geometry H
11th
GPS Accelerated Coordinate Pre Calculus H
12th
AP Statistics
or
AP Calculus AB
MATH
(4 units)
9th
GPS Accelerated Geometry H
10th
GPS Accelerated Adv. Algebra H
11th
AP Statistics or AP Calculus
12th
College Calculus (Ga. Tech)
SCIENCE
9th
10th
11th
(4 units)
Biology
Physical Science
Physical Sci H
Chemistry
Environ Science
Chemistry or
Physics or
Chemistry H
AP Physics B
th YEAR SCIENCE: See electives on next slide
4
12th
Note: AP Environmental Science may be taken 10th , 11th , 12th
***Must take Physical Science or Physics to meet graduation
requirements
SCIENCE con’t
9th
10th
11th
Biology H
Physical Sci H
Chemistry
Chemistry H
Chemistry or
Physics or
Chemistry H
AP Physics B (may not take
physical science)
4th YEAR SCIENCE: Astronomy, Chemistry, Chemistry H,
Environmental Science, Human Anatomy + Physiology H ,
12th
Physics, Any AP Science, Designated CTE Pathways
courses
***Must take Physical Science or Physics to meet graduation
requirements
SOCIAL STUDIES
9th
(3 Units)
American Government/Civics (sem) or AP Gov (yr)
10th
World History
11th
US History
12th
Economics
AP World History
AP US History
1 sem.
AP Macroeconomics
Students taking AP social studies may elect to take AP Gov
their senior year in place of American Gov in 9th grade
Social Studies Electives which may be available
Sociology, International Affairs, AP European History,
AP Gov & Politics (US & comp) , AP Psychology, AP Human
GeographyCurrent Issues
World Language/Fine Arts/Career Tech
3 units
Students must complete 3 units of either:
• World Language
• Fine Arts
• Career Tech
* World Language is NOT required to graduate BUT all
Georgia Board of Regents Colleges & Universities
require at least 2 years of the same world language..
WORLD LANGUAGE
9th
Level I
Honors Level II
10th
Level II
Honors Level III
World Language Elective Ga Board of Regents Colleges &
Universities require at least 2 yrs of the same world language.
Some colleges require 3 or more of the same language
•AP Spanish
•French & Spanish III (or H), IV H
•AP French
•Latin III (H)
•AP Latin:
•Japanese
HEALTH / PE
9th
10th
(1 Unit)
Health
Personal Fitness
11th
12th
For students in Band or Chorus, Health and Personal
Fitness may be taken in the 11th or 12th grade year ,
Summer School or On Line
CTAE
Career Technology Agricultural Education
• Selective courses can meet both the 4th yr science &
CTAE credit.
• Students must be enrolled in appropriate CTE
pathway (incl. prerequisites) and take end of pathway
assessment.
• Career Pathways - Specific pathways will be followed
for students to receive industry certification.
Career/Technology Programs at MHS
 Business & Computer Science
 Government & Public Safety
 Family & Consumer Science
 Healthcare Science
 Education
 Engineering & Technology
 Marketing Sales & Service
 Work Based Programs (Cooperative Business Ed,
Marketing Ed, etc.)
Advanced Level Courses
• Honors
• Advanced Placement
• College Courses
7 Quality Points for each advanced course are
added to the transcript to passing scores
Note: HOPE does NOT count Honors points
EOCT – END OF COURSE TEST
9th graders will be taking the EOCT in:
• 9th grade lit/comp
• Math (Alg & Geometry)
• Biology
The EOCT is the final exam and = 20% of
the final grade!
What if You Fail a Class?
Retention Policy
• 5 units to be promoted to the 10th grade
• 11 units to be promoted to the 11th grade
• 17 units to be promoted to the 12th grade
Making Up Failed Classes
• Summer School (info around Spring Break)
• On-line – (must have permission!)
• Plato
http://www.fultonk12virtualcampus.net
www.GAVirtualSchool.org
Registration for 2013-2014
• Choose electives and alternates carefully–
NO schedule changes will be made
• Make sure you have at least 6 courses for
each semester – choose alternates!!!
• Talk to each teacher about which course they
will recommend for you next year (i.e., honors)
Typical 10th Schedule
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10th lit (or honors)
Math
Physical Science (or Chemistry)
World History (or AP)
Elective #1 (i.e. world language)
Personal Fitness(1 sem) & Elective (1 sem) or
year long elective
** AP/Honors courses usually require summer
work
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HOPE Scholarship
$$$
• At Public institutions, HOPE award covers:
• 3.0-3.69 GPA = 90% tuition covered
• 3.7-4.0 and 1200 SAT (math/reading) = 100% tuition
covered under Zell Miller Scholarship
• At Private Colleges, HOPE awards $3,600 per
academic year if a full-time student.
• HOPE GRANT – for students attending Georgia public
technical colleges or certificate/diploma programs
• Out of State Colleges - HOPE does not cover tuition
for any out of state college.
Bridge Bill & Ga College 411
• The General Assembly of Georgia enacted the
BRIDGE Act House Bill 400 in 2010. This act was
passed to ensure Georgia’s 6th -12th grade students
are aware of available career and postsecondary
education options. FCBOE schools must have 100%
completion this year.
• All 9th graders will take an interest survey and follow
the links to choose potential careers. At the end of the
task, they will save at least 3 different careers.
Students will use www.gacollege411.org.
Other Resources
College & Career Center
• Gacollege411, GCIS, EXPAN, College View,
College Applications, Financial Aid Books,
Scholarship Information, Summer Enrichment
Programs
http://gacollege411.org/ - helping students plan,
apply & pay for college
HAC – HOME ACCESS CENTER – use to check on
Grades, attendance, etc. Parents may obtain
password by coming to suite 1360 (show ID)
Thank you!
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basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any
employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or
service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or
modification due to discrimination in any program, activity or service, contact
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