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Rising 9 th Grade Information Night

Class of 2018. Rising 9 th Grade Information Night. High School Schedule. JHS operates on a 4x4 Block Schedule Four 90 minute classes per semester Five minutes to change classes. Grading System . Grading Scale A = 90-100 = 4.0 grade points

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Rising 9 th Grade Information Night

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  1. Class of 2018 Rising 9th Grade Information Night

  2. High School Schedule • JHS operates on a 4x4 Block Schedule • Four 90 minute classes per semester • Five minutes to change classes

  3. Grading System • Grading Scale A = 90-100 = 4.0 grade points B = 80-89 = 3.0 grade points C = 73-79 = 2.0 grade points D = 70-72 = 1.0 grade points F = Below 70 = 0.0 grade points

  4. Grading System • Grading Standards • Advanced Placement (AP) level courses carry a 10 point weight added to the final grade. • Must take the AP exam AND have a 70 average or higher to receive bonus points. • Honors level courses carry a 5 point weight added to the final grade.

  5. Promotion and Graduation Requirements • Promotion Requirements • To enter the 10th Grade: 6 credits (4 Core Classes) • To enter the 11th Grade: 12 credits (8 Core Classes) • To enter the 12th Grade: 20 credits (12 Core Classes) • Graduation Requirements • Jefferson High School offers a College/Career Preparatory Diploma which requires a minimum of 28 credits for graduation.

  6. Required Core Units • 4 Language Arts • 4 Mathematics • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • 1 PE/Health OR 3 Air Force JROTC • 3 Foreign Language AND/OR Fine Arts AND/OR CTAE courses

  7. Language Arts • 4 Required Units • 9th Grade Language Arts • 10th Grade Language Arts • 11th Grade Language Arts • 12th Grade Language Arts • AP English Literature and Composition offered for Advanced Academic Pathway

  8. Mathematics • 4 Required Units • Coordinate Algebra • Analytic Geometry • Advanced Algebra • Pre-Calculus • AP Calculus or AP Statistics offered for Advanced Academic Pathway

  9. Science • 4 Required Units • Biology • Chemistry • AP Chemistry offered for Advanced Academic Pathway • Physics • AP Physics I offered for Advanced Academic Pathway • 4th Science Credit • Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics II

  10. Social Studies • 4 Required Units • American Government • AP American Government/Politics: US offered for Advanced Academic Pathway • World History • US History • AP US History offered for Advanced Academic Pathway • Economics

  11. PE/Health • 1 or 3 Required Units • Personal Fitness/Health OR • Air Force JROTC I, II, III

  12. Additional Required Units • 3 Units Required • Modern Language or Latin* AND/OR • Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education AND/OR • Fine Arts *2 units of a modern language or Latin are required to enter the University System of Georgia

  13. Electives • The number of elective units necessary for graduation will vary. • The core and elective units combined must total at least 28 credits for graduation. .

  14. AFJROTC I, II Art I, II Band I, II Chorus I, II Drama I, II Guitar I, II Weight Training* Team Sports* *May only be taken if student has PE/Health in a different semester Georgia Virtual School Courses -Teacher recommendation required CTAE course are offered in the following areas: Agriculture Business Healthcare Science 9th Grade Elective Choices

  15. AP Course Offerings The following seated AP courses are available: • American Government/Politics • Art • Calculus AB • Calculus BC • Chemistry • English Literature and Composition • Physics I • Physics II • Spanish • Statistics • US History

  16. AP Literature and Composition (AP ELA 12) • ELA 9 Honors • ELA 10 Honors • ELA 11 Honors • AP Literature and Composition (AP ELA 12)

  17. AP Literature and Composition • Designed for Highly motivated senior college prep students • Instructs students in extensive reading, writing, and critical thinking skills consistent with an introductory year of college English Literature and Composition

  18. Honors Literature Students Should Expect… • To complete a prerequisite project • To read both independent and class novels on and above grade level • To write in a variety of genres inside and outside the classroom • To research independently • To think critically • To manage short and long-term assignments • RIGOR ** RIGOR ** RIGOR ** RIGOR!

  19. AP Calculus & AP Statistics *Students on the Honors Track with AP have the option to double up in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.

  20. Pathways • Advanced Academic Pathway • Career, Technical, and Agricultural (CTAE) Pathway • Fine Arts Pathway

  21. Advanced Academic Pathways • The 4 required units in a core academic area (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) must be taken. • At least 1 core credit must be taken at the AP or post-secondary level • 2 credits in the same foriegn language must be taken

  22. Career, Technical, andAgricultural Pathways • A series of 3 or 4 specified units in a CTAE approved pathway must be taken. • Pathways are offered in the following areas: • Agriculture • Business Management • Finance • Healthcare Science

  23. Dragons Mean Business! Business and Computer Science Instructors: Melanie White Angela Bolen

  24. Is Business for YOU? Interested in – • Computers? • Making Money? • Graphic design? • Communications?

  25. Do YOU know how to…….. • Manage money? • Create newsletters? Brochures? Flyers? • Make presentations? • Use Microsoft products?

  26. Courses Offered • Accounting I • Accounting II • Introduction to Business and Technology • Business and Technology • Business Communication and Presentations

  27. Financial Management—Accounting Pathway • Introduction to Business and Technology • Accounting I • Accounting II Students take an End-of Pathway assessment upon completion of these courses.

  28. Business and Technology Pathway • Introduction to Business and Technology • Business and Technology • Business Communications Students take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam (MOS) upon completion of these courses. Students may certify in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

  29. FBLA -- Future Business Leaders of America • Gain a competitive edge for college and career success • Attend region and state conferences • Meet new friends • Explore different careers • Participate in competitive events

  30. Job Opportunities • Accountant • Administrative Assistant • Banking • Management • Numerous computer related careers

  31. Why take Business classes? • Financial knowledge and money management is needed in every aspect of your life no matter what your career choice. • Computers are used in most careers and in our everyday lives for communication, education, entertainment, and business.

  32. Healthcare Science Technology Jackie Johnson Instructor

  33. Pathway Options 1. Patient Care Fundamentals (Every year) 2. Applications of Public Health (2015-2016) 3. Allied Health and Medicine (2014-2015)

  34. Patient Care Fundamentals Courses needed: • Intro to Healthcare Science Technology • Essentials of Healthcare • Lanier Tech (Fall Semester on JHS campus) • Medical Terminology • Nutrition • Intro to Healthcare • Lanier Tech (Spring Semester) • Nursing – lab skills • Nursing – patient care

  35. Certified Nursing Assistant • CNA exam administered after completion of this pathway. • Students may work at a hospital, long term care facility or assisted living facility. • Gain valuable experience in nursing

  36. Work Based Learning • Students may work during school hours at a facility that coincides with the student’s career choice and prior course work. • Local Examples: • Pro Therapy and Peak Therapy • Serenity Personal Care Home • Jackson County Emergency Services • Others

  37. Allied Health and Medicine Courses needed: • Introduction to Healthcare Science Technology • Essentials of Healthcare • Allied Health and Medicine • Students focus on the area of healthcare of interest such as physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, etc.

  38. Applications of Public Health Courses Needed: • Intro to Healthcare Science • Essentials of Healthcare • Applications of Public Health Students explore areas in epidemiology, disaster and emergency management, health educator, etc.

  39. Student Organization Health Occupations Students of America • Students at JHS who are members of HOSA organize annual blood drives at JHS and participate in various fund raisers and activities throughout the year. Community Service is a focus of this club.

  40. Contact for more information: Jackie Johnson • Instructor – Jefferson High School • Email: jjohnson@jeffcityschools.org • Phone: 706 367 2881

  41. Fine Arts Pathways • To add a Fine Arts Pathway, 3 courses in the same Fine Arts area must be taken. • Pathways are offered in the following areas: • Music • Theatre Arts • Visual Arts

  42. Next Steps… • Register for an advisement appointment with your student’s assigned counselor. • Appointments are available April 21-25 at JMS.

  43. Counseling Department • Jamie Partain, Counselor • Students A-L • j[partain@jeffcityschools.org • Heather Thompson, Counselor • Students M-Z • hthompson@jeffcityschools.org Phone: 706.367.2029 Fax: 706.367.1884

  44. Thank you for coming…We look forward to working with your child!

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