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Class of 2015
Graduation Requirements
23 credits
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits
Health/Personal Fitness
West 101
7 period day…50 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:
Grading Scale
A (90 – 100) 4.0
B (80 – 89) 3.0
C (70 – 79) 2.0
Summative Grades
Formative Grades
West 101
End of Course Tests
9th Gr. World Lit.
Physical Science
Biology
Math I (Acc Math I)
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 25% of the Final Grade
HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)
English
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9
Lit Comp
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9
Lit/Comp Honors
Math
Math I
Math I & Math I Support
Accelerated Math I@
Accelerated Math II@
(@ teacher approval)
Science
Biology
Biology Honors
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Social Studies
ELECTIVE ONLY
NOT Required
World Geography
AP Human Geography
Foreign Language
Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP
French I, II, III, IV, AP
Latin I, II, III, IV
Sample Schedule
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9
Lit/Comp
Biology
Math I
Health/Personal Fitness
Elective
Elective
Elective
Sample Schedule
9th World Lit/Comp
Biology
Math I
Math I Support
Health/Per. Fitness
Elective (student choice)
Elective (student choice)
Sample Schedule
9th World Lit/Comp Honors
Biology Honors
Accelerated Math I or Acc Math II
Health/Per. Fitness
Spanish/French/Latin
AP Human Geography
Elective (student choice)
Sample Schedule
9th World Lit/Comp Honors
Biology Honors
Accelerated Math I
Health/Pre. Fitness
Spanish/French/Latin
Elective
Elective
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
Pathway Honors…carrots..
Complete 3 courses in a Pathway
 Pathway Seal of Completion
 Pathway Seal of Distinction
 Pathway Medallion
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Healthcare Sciences
Intro to Healthcare
Biotechnology
Arts and Humanities
Language (Spanish, French, Latin)
Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)
Instrumental (Band)
Drama/Theatre (Acting)
Choral (Chorus)
Engineering
Engineering
Robotics Team
Family Consumer
Consumer Science
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Business & Communication Systems
Business Education (FBLA)
Broadcast Media (TV, Video)
Marketing (DECA)
Computer Science Technology
Course Waiver
If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to
override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are
due by:
March 25th
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.
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
Wolverine Days
July
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Pick up class schedule
Find your classes/tour the building
Pay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.)
Clubs, Activities, Athletics
Purchase Spirit Wear
Bus # and route information