HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
COURSES
TEASLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
on the path to
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL
COURSES
• Honors Accelerated GSE Algebra/Geometry
• GSE Honors Algebra I
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Physical Science
Spanish I
French I
Introduction to Business & Technology
Beginning Band I
Beginning Chorus I
1 Carnegie Unit each
Two semesters = 1 full unit of HS credit
Attendance Policy
“Any students having more than (6) excused,
approved, or unexcused absences in a semester
per high school course will receive no credit for
the class unless a waiver is granted by the
Attendance Committee.”
Middle schools will, after the seventh absence,
convene a waiver hearing to either grant, hold or
deny credit.
ASSESSMENT
• Accelerated GSE A/G, GSE Honors Algebra and
Physical Science – Milestones EOC
• EOC 2nd semester
• Spanish I – SLO at end of 2nd semester
• French I – SLO at end of 2nd semester
• Midterm Exam will be 20% of 1st semester grade
• Math and Science Milestones – Exemption for 8th
Grade Georgia Milestone EOG
Accelerated GSE Algebra/Geometry
(Honors)
• Full year of Coordinate Algebra and half a year
of Analytic Geometry
• 1 hour of homework, 3-4 times a week
• Units of study:
– Quantities & Expressions
– Quadratics Functions
– Exponential Functions
– Transformations
– Similarity, Congruence, and Proof
– Trigonometry
Accelerated GSE Algebra/Geometry
(Honors)
• 9th Grade: Honors Accelerated
Geometry/Advanced Algebra
• 10th Grade: AP Statistics
• 11th Grade: Honors Pre-Calculus
• 12th Grade: AP Calculus
GSE Honors Algebra I
• 1 hour of homework, 3-4 times a week (may
include homework over the weekend)
• Course incorporates Math 8 concepts within
the Coordinate Algebra concepts
• Units of Study
– Transformations
– Exponents
– Equations
– Functions (2 units)
– Statistics
GSE Honors Algebra I
• 9th Grade: Honors Analytic Geometry
• 10th Grade: Honors Advanced Algebra
• 11th Grade: Honors Pre-Calculus
OR AP Statistics
• 12th Grade: AP Calculus
OR Honors Pre-Calculus
Physical Science
• Units:
– Nature of Matter
– Energy Forms and Transformations
– Force, mass and motions: Relationships
– Waves: Sounds, light and electromagnetic radiation
– Gravity, electricity, magnetism
– Chemistry in Motion
Physical Science
Must participate in Social Studies or Science Fair
Successful completion = Advanced Science Courses
in High School
Focus of this course is an in depth study into physics,
formulas and chemistry:
- Periodic Table
- Chemical Equations
- Formulas
Spanish I
•Content includes
Language: grammar, vocabulary, and
conversational phrases.
Culture: history, traditions, geography, etc.
• Students can take Spanish II or Honors
Spanish II in 9th Grade.
•Online textbook
French I
•Content includes
Language: grammar, vocabulary, and
conversational phrases.
Culture: history, traditions, geography, etc.
• Students can take French II or Honors
French II in 9th Grade.
Study is the key
Studying and practicing are key
to learning a world language.
Students should check the
Aspen page every evening to see
what tasks they need to
complete.
Introduction to Business & Technology
• IBT is the foundational (Level I) course for the
Business & Technology Career Pathway.
• Level II course is Business & Technology
Level III course is Business Communications.
• Students who complete 3 courses in a pathway
are recognized for Pathway Completion upon
graduation.
• Completion of each course prepares students to
test to earn Microsoft Certifications.
Introduction to Business & Technology
• Standards include:
- employability skills - management - marketing
- entrepreneurship - finance
- risk management
- business law
- communications skills
- applying technology skills
- a mastery of Microsoft Word
• CTAE courses prepare students to be
College and Career READY
Beginning Band 1
Beginning Band 1 has greater daily rigor and requires higher level fine
motor skills. Students will perform in front of the class on a more frequent
basis. There will also be extra at home practice time required.
By the end of the course students will have completed the following:
* Successfully perform additional major scales with accuracy and clarity
* Successfully perform a chromatic scale with high school level ranges
* Successfully display extended range on his/her instrument
* Successfully perform a solo of high school difficulty in front of the class
* Attend extra marching and maneuvering sessions
* Demonstrate correct posture and marching technique while playing
Beginning Chorus I
Beginning Chorus I requires higher student expectations than the MS
Advanced Chorus class. Including a greater focus on vocal music, sight
reading and advanced music theory.
Students are required to audition for the GMEA Middle School All State
Chorus!
By the end of the course students will know and/or perform the following:
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Major, minor and chromatic scales a cappella
Identify all 15 key signatures
Perform an art song for their assigned voice part
Recognize/identify major and minor mode
“THE SCOOP”
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HS courses have more rigor!
MUST have strong work ethic!
May require 2 days work in 1 day!
Need “whatever-it-takes” mindset!
Must balance with other courses!
No excuses…balance with outside activities!
Expect homework nightly!
High behavioral expectations!
DECISIONS?
• 8th Grade courses DO NOT count toward HOPE GPA.
• 8th Grade courses DO count towards overall high school
GPA and class rank.
• May not opt in or out of credit at end of course and may
not retake in HS once credit is earned.
• Transcripts will be established upon entry into 9th grade
• Parent letter due by August 11, 2015.
• Decision Day - October 20, 2015 (no dropping HS after
this date). Parents of students below 85% will be
contacted regarding course placement.
• GA College 411
• For more information, contact Adina Walker, 8th grade
counselor.