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Class of 2014
Graduation Requirements
 23 credits
 English: 4 credits
 Math: 4 credits
 Science: 4 credits
 Social Studies: 3 credits
 Tech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits
 Health/Personal Fitness
West 101
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7 period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report
card every 6 weeks
Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course
Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year
course = .50 credit
Grading Scale:
Regular/Honors
A (90 – 100) 4.0
B (80 – 89) 3.0
C (70 – 79) 2.0
AP
A (90 – 100) 5.0
B (80 – 89) 4.0
C (70 – 79) 3.0
West 101
End of Course Tests
9th Lit./Comp.
Physical Science
Biology
Math I (Acc Math I)
Math II (Acc Math II)
Amer. Lit.
U.S. History
Economics
Georgia High School Graduation Tests
Language Arts
Math
Writing
Science
Social Studies
* Taken in the Junior year…students must
pass all section to earn a diploma
Counts 15% of the Final Grade
HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)
English
World Literature
World Literature
Honors
Math
Math II with Support
Math II
Accelerated Math II
Accelerated Math III
Acc. Math III & AP Stats
Science
Physical Science
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Social Studies
World History
World History Honors
AP World History
Foreign Language
Spanish I, II, III
French I, II, III
Latin I, II
Business & Communication Systems
Business Education (FBLA)
Broadcast Media (TV, Video)
Marketing (DECA)
Computer Science Technology
Family Consumer
Consumer Science
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Engineering
Engineering
Robotics Team
Arts and Humanities
Language (Spanish, French, Latin)
Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)
Instrumental (Band)
Drama/Theater (Acting)
Choral (Chorus)
Healthcare Sciences
Intro to Healthcare
Biotechnology
Pathway Honors…carrots..
Complete 3 courses in a Pathway
 Pathway Seal of Completion
 Pathway Seal of Distinction
 Pathway Medallion
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Keys
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Check colleges for admission requirements
How motivated are you?
Have a plan of attack
Push yourself to be the best
Stay involved in school activities
Leadership opportunities
Persistence and Determination
Parent Portal
Teachers are making academic recommendations.
Students/parents will check teacher
recommendations once the Portal opens.
Wednesday, Feb 2nd.
Students/parents will add in electives and 3
alternatives choices into Portal.
Change teacher recommendations using Waiver
Form only.
Portal closes on Friday, Feb 18th.
Course Waiver
If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to
override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are
due by:
March 25th
Counselor Help
Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following
days for scheduling issues and help.
Monday, Feb 14th
Tuesday, Feb 15th
Wednesday, Feb 16th
Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm