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Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire

Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire. War Eagles. February 13, 2013 . SFHS Administration. Jeff Cheney, Principal Extension 100117 jcheney@forsyth.k12.ga.us Brandi Cannizzaro , Assistant Principal Grades 11-12 Extension 100109 bcannizzaro@forsyth.k12.ga.us

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Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire

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  1. Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire War Eagles February 13, 2013

  2. SFHS Administration Jeff Cheney, Principal Extension 100117 jcheney@forsyth.k12.ga.us Brandi Cannizzaro, Assistant Principal Grades 11-12 Extension 100109 bcannizzaro@forsyth.k12.ga.us James Parrish, Assistant Principal Grade 10 Extension 101107 jparrish@forsyth.k12.ga.us Laura Wilson, Assistant Principal Freshman Academy Extension 101132 lawilson@forsyth.k12.ga.us

  3. Professional School Counseling Staff Sharon McWhorter Edward Fernandez Department Chair Senior Counselor (770) 781-2264 ext. 101118 (770) 781-2264, ext. 100450 smcwhorter@forsyth.k12.ga.usefernandez@forsyth.k12.ga.us Jennifer Gibbs Dallas LeDuff Freshman Academy Counselor Graduation Coach (770) 781-2264 ext. 101113 (770) 781-2264, ext. 100452 jgibbs@forsyth.k12.ga.usdleduff@forsyth.k12.ga.us Michele Vargas Bessy Thomas Sophomore Counselor Administrative Assistant (770) 781-2264 ext. 101116 (770) 781-2264, ext. 100442 mvargas@forsyth.k12.ga.usbthomas@forsyth.k12.ga.us Stacye Fickle Victoria Horak Junior Counselor Registrar (770) 781-2264, ext. 100444 (770) 781-2264, ext. 100107 sfickle@forsyth.k12.ga.usvhorak@forsyth.k12.ga.us

  4. Connecting. . . Here To There 2013-2014

  5. What Are Your Learning Goals?

  6. Classes of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

  7. Grading Scale / Quality Points

  8. Academic Assistance IF – Instructional Focus Help Sessions Academic Progress Monitoring Teacher Extra Help Sessions Peer Tutoring Saturday Academy Thursday Tutoring SFHS Academic Assistance Link

  9. For more information, visit http://www.gacollege411.org HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships

  10. Grading, Credit, and Your Transcript • Final Grades and Units of Credit are posted to the student’s transcript at the conclusion of the course. • Year-long course = 1.0 credit • Half-year course = 0.5 credit • EOCT is 20% of course grade • EOCT courses are 9th Lit/Comp, American Lit., Coordinate Alg., Analytic Geom., Biology, Physical Science, US History, and Economics

  11. High School Assessments • EOCT (Grades 9-12) • GHSWT (Grade 11) • PSAT (Grades 9, 10, & 11) • SAT and ACT (Grades 11 & 12 for college/university admissions) Please see SFHS Counseling / SFHS Winter / Spring Testing Schedule and www.SAT.CollegeBoard.org for testing and registration dates • ASSET or COMPASS (Grade12 for technical colleges) • Click here for SFHS Assessment Webpage

  12. Building A Schedule • Teachers recommend core academic classes (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) and enter recommendations into Infinite Campus (IC); • Students / Parents choose electives and enter choices through parent / student portal located on the SFHS Home Page

  13. What are electives? • Electives are courses not specifically listed as required for graduation. Students can earn 4 or more elective units for graduation, but course choices are up to the individual student. • SFHS has elective course offerings in the following areas: *Visual Arts *Physical Education *Band *Technical / Career *Journalism *Theater *World Language

  14. Elective Pathways. . .Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine Arts

  15. Elective Pathways. . .Technical & Career

  16. New Pathways for SFHS In 2013-2014 SFHS is making plans for two new pathways to be phased in, beginning with rising 10th grade students.

  17. Pathway Awards • To earn a pathway award, students must complete a series of courses authorized by the Georgia DOE as a pathway. • Awards include Seal of Completion, Seal of Distinction, and Pathway Scholar Medallion • Click on CTAE page and click on Pathway Credentialing for more information

  18. Course Registration Schedule

  19. University System of Georgia Two and Four-Year Colleges College Entrance Requirements

  20. USG Colleges– Fall 2012Admitted Freshman Profile

  21. SFHS MINI COLLEGE FAIR Wednesday, March 13, 2013 19 Colleges Attending TO ATTEND, SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES MUST OBTAIN A PASS FROM THE WEST HALL COUNSELING OFFICE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION POSTED ON THE COLLEGE BULLETIN BOARD

  22. Earning College Credit in High School • Earn college-level credit at SFHS • Advanced Placement (AP®) • International Baccalaureate (IB) • Attend a local college • Dual Academic Credit (ACCEL) • Move On When Ready (MOWR) • Dual Technical Credit (HOPE Grant) • Joint enrollment • Attend a high school/college-sponsored program • Advanced Academy (University of West Georgia) • Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics, Engineering and Science (GAMES—Middle Georgia College)

  23. Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment Programs Offered 2013-2014 **See your Counselor for more information

  24. Preparing for Course Registration During Instructional Focus on Feb. 20th, students will receive: • Registration letter outlining scheduling procedures • Course selection sheets (color-coded by rising grade level & school specific)‏ • SFHS Rising 10th graders- BLUE • SFHS Rising 11th graders- PURPLE • SFHS Rising 12th graders- PINK • Teachers' recommendations for core classes- • Graduation Requirements • Directions for viewing teacher recommendations on Parent Portal • Directions for the waiver-process • Directions for signing-up for additional academics and electives on Parent Portal from home • All forms can be found on the Counseling Website YELLOW

  25. High School Course Guide The 2013-2014 High School Course Guide represents the vital information necessary to enable each student to make sound academic decisions. • Course descriptions • Course sequences • Prerequisites • Pathways

  26. Online Registration of Elective Classes Go to http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs and click on the Parent Portal link under Quick links.

  27. Online Registration of Elective Classes • If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please obtain an Activation Key from SFHS—Mrs. Coleman in West Hall Main Office, Mrs. Thomas in West Hall Counseling Office, or Ms. Willis in East Hall Office; • You will be given directions on setting up your Parent Portal account after obtaining your Activation Key; • Directions for online registration and Parent Portal accounts will also be given to your student on February 20th during Instructional Focus.

  28. Online Registration of Elective Classes 1 3 13-14 13-14 2 5 4 6 7

  29. Online Registration of Elective Classes • All students must have a total of 7 courses for the year. Please select the number of electives needed to complete your student’s schedule and choose 5 alternate electives; • After you have made your selection, please print a copy for your records.

  30. A Word About Teacher Approval for Selected Classes Some classes require prior approval or an audition with the teachers listed below: • Work Based Learning (WBL) Katie Pniewski (Room 239)Office Aide • WBL Marketing Debra Moore (Room 242) • WBL Culinary Arts Dawn Martin (Room 196)‏ • WBL Engineering Nick Crowder (Room 183) • Band Paul Clark (Room 445) • Chorus Kirk Grizzle (PAC) • Journalism (Newspaper) Erin Powell (Room 406) • Journalism (Yearbook) Erin Powell (Room 406) • Dramatic Arts Kirk Grizzle (PAC)

  31. Check Out These Resources SFHS Here There College and Career Virtual Center http://heretothere.southforsythhs.org/ Forsyth County Schools College and Career Readiness Guide http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/33713 SFHS Home Page http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs SFHS Counseling Page http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/3219 Forsyth County Schools Home Page http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us

  32. Stay Connected to SFHS / SouthForsythHS / SouthForsythHS Connect via Text! Text @SFHSConnectto 23559

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