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We want to participate in your success. Class of 2012, 2013. 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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Class of 2012, 2013 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 • 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 AP A (90 – 100) 4.0 A (90 – 100) 5.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 B (80 – 89) 4.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 C (70 – 79) 3.0
West 101 End of Course Tests Georgia High School Graduation Tests 9th Lit./Comp. Language Arts Physical Science Math Biology Writing Math I (Acc Math I) Science Math II (Acc Math II) Social Studies Amer. Lit. * Taken in the Junior year…students must U.S. History pass all section to earn a diploma Economics Counts 15% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)
English American Lit AP Lang. Adv. Comp. AP Lit.
Math Math III with Support Math III Accelerated Math III Acc. Math III & AP Stats AP Calculus or AP Stats
Math Math IV Math IV in Finance AP Stats AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB/BC DL Calculus ( GA Tech)
Science Biology Physical Science or Physics & 2 additional Science courses
Social Studies US History AP US History Government/Econ AP Government AP Econ
Foreign Language Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP French I, II, III, IV, AP Latin I, II, III, IV
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
Dual Enrollment Options Move On When Ready (full time at college) ACCEL (full time or part time core courses) HOPE only pays for Core Classes Lanier Tech College Dual Enrollment HOPE funds for all programs…deadline dates
Pathway Honors…carrots.. • Complete 3 courses in a Pathway • Pathway Seal of Completion • Pathway Seal of Distinction • Pathway Medallion
Keys • 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