Welcome to
South Effingham
High School
Rising Ninth Graders Night
February 23, 2015
Dr. Mark Winters
Tammy Jacobs
Dr. Cheryl Cale
Travis Dickey
Jeff Faith
Principal
Instructional Supervisor
9th Grade Admin./CTAE Coord.
Athletic Director
Assistant Principal
Did You Know?
South Effingham High School
– Class of 2007 - Graduation Rate 76.5%
– Class of 2008 - Graduation Rate 78.9%
– Class of 2009 - Graduation Rate 82.6%
– Class of 2010 - Graduation Rate 85.3%
– Class of 2011 - Graduation Rate 85.6%
– Class of 2012 - Graduation Rate 84.6%
– Class of 2013 - Graduation Rate 84.6%
– Class of 2014- Graduation Rate 87.3%
Our faculty and staff are continuously working to improve our
graduation rate.
Graduation
Requirements
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4 Language Arts
4 Mathematics
4 Science
3 Social Studies
One Pathway Required (CTAE, Foreign
Language, Fine Arts)
• Personal Fitness and Health*
• Electives
Graduation
Requirements:
English/Language Arts
• 4 credits of English are required:
– 1 credit Ninth Grade English
– 1 credit Tenth Grade English
– 1 credit American Literature
– 1 credit British Literature
Graduation
Requirements:
Mathematics
• 4 credits of Mathematics are required:
– 1 credit Coordinate Algebra
– 1 credit Analytic Geometry
– 1 credit Advanced Algebra
– 1 credit additional CCGPS Math
*Note, if a student starts out in the Math of Finance/Coordinate Algebra
class, he/she will not be able to enroll in a 4 year college/university right
out of high school.
Graduation
Requirements:
Science
• 4 credits of Science are required:
– 1 credit of Biology
– 1 credit of Physical Science
– 1 credit Chemistry or Environmental Science
– 1 credit additional science
Graduation
Requirements:
Social Studies
• 3 credits of Social Studies are required, including:
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1 credit of World History
.5 credit of American Government/Civics
1 credit of U.S. History
.5 credit of Economics
Graduation
Requirements:
Health/P.E Requirements
• 1 credit of Health/Personal Fitness is
required
– Note that 3 credits of JROTC will substitute for
the Health/Personal Fitness requirement.
Graduation
Requirements:
Electives
• 8 credits required, including:
– A total of 3 credits from CTAE, Foreign
Language or Fine Arts for all students.
(Students planning to enter or transfer into a
University System of Georgia institution must
take 2 credits of the same foreign language)
– 5 Electives Required
Graduation
Requirements:
Credits for the Class of
2019
24 Total Credits to Graduate
7 courses x 4 years =
28 Credit Opportunities
Number of Credits to
be Promoted
6 credits to move from 9th Grade to 10th Grade
12 credits to move from 10th to 11th Grade
18 credits to move from 11th to 12th Grade
24 credits to Graduate
Assessment
Requirements
• Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Exams– 8 courses
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Ninth Grade English
American Literature
Coordinate Algebra
Analytic Geometry
Biology
Physical Science
US History
Economics
• EOCs may count 20% of the student’s final average for the course.
Instructional Focus
• Students will have an Instructional Focus
period built in their schedule.
• This course will be paired with another
course so that students will receive one
credit.
• Students that are exempt from this are
those that are taking all honors classes
(and only if they want to be exempt)
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What
grade Honors
classes are available?
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Honors Ninth Grade Literature
Honors Biology
Honors World History
Accelerated Coordinate
Algebra/Analytic Geometry
• Advanced Placement (AP)
Human Geography
What is AP?
• Advanced Placement courses are COLLEGE
level classes taught in high school.
• They are taught under the direction of the
College Board. Teachers must receive special
AP training and certification to teach AP classes.
• Given his/her score on the AP exam, students
may receive college credits for taking AP
classes.
Current AP classes at SEHS
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English Language & Composition (11th)
English Literature & Composition (12th)
US History (11th)
Human Geography (9th-12th)
US Government & Politics (10th)
Psychology (10th-12th)
Microeconomics (12th)
Macroeconomics (12th)
Biology (12th)
Environmental Science (11th-12th)
Statistics (11th-12th)
Calculus (12th)
Art Studio: Drawing (10th-12th)
Art Studio: 2D Design (10th-12th)
Chemistry (11th-12th)
New HOPE Rigor
Requirements
• For the Class of 2019, students must meet additional
requirements to be eligible to receive the HOPE
Scholarship.
• Students not only must have a 3.0 GPA in core courses
(including foreign language), they must also complete the
new rigor requirement. This requirement is that students
must take and pass rigor courses. (Class of 2015: two
rigor courses, Class of 2016: three rigor courses, Class of
2017: four rigor courses, Class of 2018: TBD, Class of
2019: TBD)
• Rigor courses offered at SEHS are marked by an asterisk
on the registration form.
CTAE Pathways
• Mr. Travis Nesmith, ECCA Principal
• Dr. Cheryl Cale, SEHS CTAE Supervisor
Agriculture Program
• Agricultural Mechanics Systems Pathway
• Food Animal Systems Pathway
• Forestry/Wildlife Systems Pathway
• Plant and Floriculture Systems Pathway
• Veterinary Science Pathway
Arts, AV/Technology, and
Communications
• Audio-Video Technology and Film Pathway
• Graphic Design Pathway
• Graphic Communications Pathway
Business, Management,
and Administration
• Business and Technology Pathway
• Entrepreneurship Pathway
Education and Training
• Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway
• Teaching as a Profession Pathway
Government and Public
Administration
• JROTC-Navy Pathway (You will hear from
Lt. Col. Stautberg about this program in just
a few minutes)
Health Science
• Patient Care Pathway
• Allied Health Pathway
• Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine
Pathway
Hospitality and
Tourism
• Culinary Arts Pathway
Information Technology
• Web and Digital Design Pathway
• Computer Science Pathway
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections, and Security
• Law Enforcement Services/Criminal Investigations
Pathway
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and
Mathematics
• Engineering and Technology Pathway
Transportation,
Distribution, and
Logistics
• Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair
Pathway
• Distribution and Logistics Pathway
Planning AheadDual Enrollment
• Aircraft Assembly Technician Pathway
• Cosmetology Pathway
• Law Enforcement Services/Criminal Investigations
Pathway
• Welding Pathway
Planning Ahead - Dual
Enrollment
• This program allows students 16 years and older
to take courses for high school and college
credit.
• Students must meet enrollment requirements of
the college.
• Please see your counselor for more information.
Planning Ahead –
Work-Based Learning
• This program is for students 16 years or older.
• This program allows students to receive high
school credit while developing skills in the
workplace.
• Students do not have to have employment prior to
entering this program; however, the student should
have a job in his/her program concentration area to
participate.
• Students in this program must have a driver’s
license, student parking permit, and have personal
transportation to participate in this program.
Orientation
NJROTC Presentation
SNSI Lt. Col Terry Stautberg
NSI AZ1 Johnson
What is NJROTC?
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Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is an academic elective offered
at South Effingham High School for any year level.
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NJROTC promotes self-discipline, patriotism, and dedication through the
daily studies and activities provided in the program.
NJROTC Myths
• Myth: I don't want to
go into the military so
why would I take
NJROTC.
• Myth: I don't have the
money to pay for all
those uniforms.
• Myth: I play sports so I
can't take NJROTC.
Benefits of NJROTC
• Academic Aspect
– It is an elective credit every
semester
– Provides a “Pathway” for
Technology Career Prep
Students
• Athletic Aspect
– Personal Fitness
– Life long fitness habits
• Social Aspect
– Unit belonging
– No prior training required
Mentor and develop post graduation plans
What we are NOT!
Recruiters
NJROTC CLASS SCHEDULE
• Monday and Friday PT
• Wednesday Uniform Day – Drill
• Tuesday and Thursday – Academics
WE TEACH LEADERSHIP!
Student Course
Requests
Our goal at SEHS is to have course request
confirmation letters released to rising
freshman by March 24th. Students will
receive this letter from their middle school
teacher. Should you have any questions
or concerns, please contact the high
school.
Schedule Changes
• Student schedules will be released at the end of
July. Keep an eye on Parent Portal for the
release of the schedule.
• Should you need a schedule change, please fill
out a Drop/Add form or an Override Form.
These forms can be found on our Counselor’s
web site. You can always schedule an
appointment with your counselor if you have
questions about your schedule.