A Georgia School of Excellence
Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
Program Agenda
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Chattahoochee Highlights
High School 101
My 4 Year Plan
Graduation Requirements
Freshman Year
Instructional Levels
Core Classes/Electives
Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Life in High School
TAG Program
AP Opportunities for Freshmen
CHS Administration
Administration
Principal – Mr. Tim Duncan
Assistant Principals are assigned to
students based on the first letter of the
student’s last name and paired with the
Counselors.
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Mrs. Debra Bryant
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Dr. Gladys Peoples
M-R
Mrs. Camille Christopher
S-Z
Mr. Tim Corrigan
CHS Counseling Staff
Counseling Department
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Lauren Corbett
Julie Gracey
(Department Chair)
Allison Shuler
Deborah Blount
Tammy Jones
Joel Peterson
Alicia McClung
Jan Turner
Rita Jensen
Rose Moro
Wonna Kang
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F-G
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M-R
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Graduation Coach
Social Worker
Records Coordinator
Professional Assistant
Cluster Nurse
Bilingual Community
Liaison
Chattahoochee High School 101
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7 period day – 6 classes and 1 period for lunch/homeroom
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School begins at 8:20 and ends at 3:30
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56 minute class periods with 6 minutes in between classes
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Progress Report every 6 weeks
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Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester
 Yearlong Course = 1.0 credits
 One Semester Course = .5 credits
Instructional Levels
Coursework
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Regular/On Level
Honors
Advanced Placement (AP)
Dual Enrollment/College
Balance
 Utilize current teachers (8th) to help make the best
academic placement choices - but, remember, balance!
 Make choices and stay with them
Keys to Success
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Balance
 Balance your 9th grade course load
 Balance your school and extracurricular activities
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Pitfalls
 Failure to communicate with teachers
 Inability to grasp the impact of zeros
 Organizational Skills
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Positives
 Involvement
 New Experiences
 Maturity
Academic Assistance
Teacher Help Sessions
 Tutoring Center
 Recovery
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Collaborate with your student's Teachers,
Counselor, and Administrator! We are
here to support you!
Supplemental Instruction
Please contact the appropriate person if you need
additional help with transitional services:
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Special Education - Beth Cunningham
CunninghamE@fultonschools.org
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TAG – Patti Pair
PairP@fultonschools.org
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ESOL – Amy Balogh
(Balogh@fultonschools.org)
Curriculum FAQs
Credits and Graduation
Requirements
Grading Policies and
Expectations
My Four Year Plan
Choosing Courses for 20152016 School Year
Earning Credits
Students earn credit for a course by earning
a passing grade (70 or higher) in the course.
Grading Scale:
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B
C
F
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90 or higher
80-89
70-79
69 or below
Grade Level Placement/Promotion:
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Sophomore
Junior
Senior
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Less than 5 credits
5 – 10.5 credits
11 – 16.5 credits
17 or more credits
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a total of 23 credits:
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4 English
4 Mathematics
4 Science
3 Social Studies
1 Health/Physical Education (.5 each)
3 CTAE and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts*
4 additional elective units
• Counselors will conduct classroom guidance lessons and
supplementary parent nights to support students in meeting these
requirements.
• *Note: 2 or 3 years of World Language credits may be required for college
admission
Graduation Status Report
Credits from Middle School
High School Credits from Middle School
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Students can earn High School credits for Math, Physical
Science and/or World Languages while in Middle School
(7th and 8th grade World Language equals 1.0 high school
credit).
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Students/Parents may choose to accept the grade/credit or
deny the grade/credit and retake the course in high school.*
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High School credits earned in Middle School are not
included in HOPE Scholarship GPA calculations.
* More information will come from the Middle School at the end of the school year.
Grading Differences
In Middle School grades
are calculated using the
system of averages.
In High School grades are
not averaged… Each
semester is independent.
• Example
8th grade English
*Semester 1- 60
*Semester 2-80
*Yearly average-70
• Example
9th grade English
*Semester 1- 60
*Semester 2- 80
*No yearly average
• (student passes class)
• (student fails 1st
semester)
General Grading Policies
Interim progress reports will be issued to students every 6
weeks
Report cards are issued at the end of S1 and S2; these
final grades are reflected on the high school transcript
Each course semester is independent of the other; S1 and
S2 course grades are NOT averaged
Honors and AP courses receive an additional 7 points
added to the final passing grade
Parents can use Home Access Center (HAC) to track
assignments, grades, attendance, discipline, etc. during
the semester
My 4 Year Plan
The Principle of the Path –
Direction - Not Intention – Determines Your Destination
How to get from where you are…
Freshman Year 2015
…to where you want to be
Graduation!
May 2019
My 4 Year Plan
My Four Year English Plan
English
4 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
9th lit/comp
10th lit/comp
11th American
lit/comp
World lit/
Multicultural lit
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
10th lit/comp Honors
11th American
lit/comp Honors
World lit/
Multicultural lit
or
College English
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
10th lit/comp Honors
AP Lang
AP Lit
Or
College English
English 9th lit/comp Honors
4 Units
Freshman Year
English 9th lit/comp Honors
4 Units
My Four Year Math Plan
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CCGPS Analytic
Geometry
CCGPS Advanced
Algebra
CCGPS Pre-Calculus
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CCGPS Accelerated
Pre-Calculus Honors
Honors
CCGPS Accelerated
Analytic Geometry
Honors
AP Calculus AB or BC
Or
AP Statistics
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CCGPS Accelerated
Pre-Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB or BC
Multivariable
Calculus
GA Tech Distance
Learning
Math CCGPS Coordinate
Algebra
4 Units
Freshman Year
Math CCGPS Accelerated
4 Units Coordinate Algebra
Math CCGPS Accelerated
4 Units Analytic Geometry
Honors
My Four Year Science Plan
Science
4 Units
Science
4 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Biology
Physical Science
Or
Chemistry
Science Elective
Or
Physics
Science Elective
Or
Physics
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Or
Chemistry Honors
AP Science
Or
Physics
AP Science
Or
Physics
SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth Systems
Environmental Science
Honors Human Anatomy
Forensics
AP SCIENCE ELECTIVES
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C
My Four Year Social Studies Plan
Social
Studies
3 Units
Social
Studies
3 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
American
Government
1 semester (.5)
World History
US History
Economics
1 semester
(.5)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
AP Government
Year (1.0)
AP World History
AP US History
AP Economics
Year (1.0)
AP SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
AP Government US (.5)
AP Government Comparative (.5)
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP Microeconomics (.5)
AP Macroeconomics (.5)
My Four Year World Language Plan
3 Units
3 Units
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Level 2
Or
Level 2 Honors
Level 3
Or
Level 3 Honors
Level 4
Or
Level 4 Honors
AP Spanish
AP French
AP Latin
World Language, Fine Art or Career Tech 3 Units required for
graduation
Note: 2 or 3 years of World Language credits may be required for
college admission
Four Languages offered – Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish
Honors Courses available in level 2 and higher
Sample Schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
9th Grade Literature H
9th Grade Literature H
CCGPS Coordinate Algebra
CCGPS Coordinate Algebra
Biology
Biology
Homeroom/Lunch
Homeroom/Lunch
General Health
American Government
Spanish 2 H
Spanish 2 H
Elective
Elective
9th Grade Course Registration
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Middle School Teachers have made
recommendations for core course placements.
Please contact the Middle School Teacher if you
have questions about your student’s placement.
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Verification forms will be delivered to the Middle
School on March 4th. Students/Parents will use
these forms to review teacher recommendations
and select elective courses.
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The verification form is also used to confirm that
your student is registered for 6.0 credits.
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Final course verifications will be returned to the
Middle School near the end of March.
Registration Procedures/Verification Forms
Additional Side Notes
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Class sizes can be more than 32 students.
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Not every class is strictly age or grade
defined.
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Leveling
 (Schedules could change at the beginning of the
school year to balance the number of students
in a classroom).
Academic Options
Fine Arts
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Art
Drama
Music Opportunities
BAND
CHORUS
ORCHESTRA
•Jazz Band 1
•Beginning Women’s
•Fall Marching Band
•Percussion
Chorus
•Intermediate Mixed
Chorus
•Advanced Women’s
Chorus
•Advanced Mixed
Chorus
•Concert Strings
•Sinfonietta
•Camerata
Ensemble
•Color Guard
•Symphonic Band
•Wind Ensemble
*AP Music Theory
•Chamber Orchestra
Art Elective Opportunities
Introduction to Art (prerequisite)
Design Fundamentals (prerequisite)
Drawing & Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
Photography
AP Art History
AP 2D and AP 3D Design
AP Drawing Portfolio
Drama and English
Elective Opportunities
Fundamentals of Theatre
Acting 1 & 2
Musical Theater
Speech & Forensics (Debate)
Yearbook – The Current
Newspaper – The Speculator
Literary Magazine – Chrysalis
Film Study
Writers Workshop
Physical Education Electives
General PE
Rec Games
Outdoor Education
Body Sculpting
Weight Training
Personal Fitness*
*Required for Graduation
CTAE Opportunities at CHS
Interactive Media – Web Design
Financial Management - Accounting
Business
Marketing & Fashion Marketing
Architecture
Engineering and Technology
Graphic Design
Therapeutic Services – Healthcare Science
Transportation Logistical Support – Automotive
Sports Medicine – NEW for 2015-2016!
Computer Programming – NEW for 2015-2016!
Computer Science – NEW for 2015-2016!
**A full list of courses and their descriptions is located on the
www.chattcougar.com website. **
Ways to Get Involved
Athletic Teams
Academic Teams
Service Organizations
Clubs
Attend School Events
Class Council
Participate In Counseling Events
Athletic Opportunities
Boys
Fall
Football
Cross Country
Winter
Basketball
Wrestling
Swimming
Spring
Baseball
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track
Girls
Fall
Competition Cheerleading
Cross Country
Fast-Pitch Softball
Volleyball
Winter
Basketball
Basketball Cheerleading
Gymnastics
Swimming
Spring
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track
CHS Clubs
In-Line Hockey
 Latin Club
 Fencing Club
 Korean Arts Club
 Latinos Moving Forward
 Martial Arts
 National Honors Society
 Peer Mediation
 121 Reach Tutoring
 Fellowship of Christian
Athletes
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Poetry Society Club
 Rock Climbing
 Rubik’s Cube Club
 Students Against
Destructive Decisions
 Science Olympiad Club
 Spanish Club
 Student Council
 Tutoring Club
 Writing Club
 Automotive Club
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And MANY, MANY More!
For a full list of clubs, visit www.chattcougar.com
Counseling Services
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Individual Academic Counseling
Short-Term Crisis Intervention
Post-Secondary Educational Planning
Career Planning
Scheduling & Graduation Status
Classroom Guidance
Peer Mediation
Small Groups
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
School Social Worker
College & Career Center Resources
Closing Thoughts
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Students are responsible for the
information in the student handbook.
Students must be in class on time.
Students may carry a backpack in school.
All students stay on campus for lunch.
There is a dress code.
Freshmen are eligible to try out for sports.
Teachers have high expectations.
Students will make new friends.
Keys to Being Successful at CHS
Choose a realistic and balanced schedule
Have a plan of attack (GOALS)
Push yourself to be the best
Stay involved or get involved
Understand you have a VOICE
Class of 2019 Sneak Peek
Where: Chattahoochee High School
When: Tuesday, August 4th
What: A half-day orientation program designed
just for incoming freshman students.
**More information will be available in April**
Class of 2019 – Go Cougars!!
High School TAG
Chattahoochee High School
Understanding the TAG Program
Chattahoochee High School, February
27, 2014
Fall 2014 Data
801 TAG / 1878 enrolled
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213
192
205
9th graders
10th graders
11th graders
12th graders
How do you know you’re in TAG
when you come to the Hooch?
• If you have been in TAG, your eligibility will roll
over into high school.
• Your middle school TAG teachers will send a
list of all rising 9th grade TAG students to the
Hooch TAG department chair (me) and your
TAG folders. We know who you are before
you get here!
• I go visit our feeder Middle Schools in May
Check your schedule
*Your class schedule for the
FALL semester will show
TAG as an 8th period class.
This is only in order to give
you TAG credit on your
report card. There is no 8th
period class.
Don’t worry… TAG is NOT
after school.
If you do not have an 8th period when
you get your schedule in the fall
• I will have a table set up in
the cafeteria on registration
day – you can come see me
then
• Or you can email me
– pairp@fultonschools.org
TAG Department Website
• WWW.chattcougar.com
• Under departments
• Click TAG
• http://www.fultonscho
ols.org/en/divisions/acd
/learnteach/Pages/Adva
ncedStudies.aspx
– Advanced Studies and Talent
Development
We have a TAG Edmodo Page
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All Freshman begin with the county
required Freshman Focus Seminar
• Made up of 26 students which meet once a week on
the same day during lunch/homeroom (4th or 5th)
• FF Goal Statement; To orient gifted students to high
school and the gifted program and develop an
understanding of their unique talents and individual
gifts.
• I will have a meeting with all the TAG 9th graders the
2nd week of school.
• I will send a flyer to their homeroom the 3rd week of
school (after the 10 day count & schedule changes)
announcing their TAG day
Seminar
Schedules
1st Period
2nd period
•Go to seminar
once a week on
3rd period
same day
4th period
•During your Lunch
4A
& homeroom time
4B
•I work around
5th period
specialty
5A
homerooms
5B
schedules
6th period
7th period
8:25 – 9:21
9:27 – 10:23
10:29 – 11:25
11:31 – 12:28
11:41 to 11:57
12:03 to 12:28
12:34 – 1:31
12:34 to 1:00
1:06 to 1:31
1:37 – 2:33
2:39 – 3;35
What do we do in Freshman Focus
Seminar?
Deal me in Card
Activity
About TAG
Tour College/
Career Center
Attend Club Fair
Attend AP Night
Learning style on
line survey
Create seminar
folders
Time Management
Stress
Management
Scavenger Hunt for
TAG department
Team Building
Fieldtrip
Guest Speakers
PSAT Practice
Tour ARCH,
Monticello Gardens
TAG Orientation for Parents
(this was just to get us started)
• 30 minutes BEFORE or
30 min. AFTER
CHS Curriculum night this
Fall
In the Auditorium
• Meet the TAG teachers
• TAG Program in HS
explained in detail
Contact Information
• Patti Pair
• Gifted Dept. Chair
• pairp@fultonschools.org
• TAG Office H117
• 770-521-7600 ext. 192