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Imagine, Believe, Achieve

Toombs County High School. Imagine, Believe, Achieve. Getting There … 23.5 units of high school credit are required for graduation One unit equals one full year in a class. 1 st Semester 1 st & 2 nd Eight weeks 7 classes in regular day=3.50 units 2 nd Semester

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Imagine, Believe, Achieve

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  1. Toombs County High School Imagine, Believe, Achieve

  2. Getting There… 23.5 units of high school credit are required for graduation One unit equals one full year in a class

  3. 1st Semester 1st & 2nd Eight weeks 7 classes in regular day=3.50 units • 2nd Semester 3rd & 4th Eight weeks 7 classes in regular day=3.50 units Students can earn at least 7.00 units/year

  4. How Units Are Earned 1st 8 weeks grade= 92 2nd 8 weeks grade= 88 Average of the two= 90 x (80%)= 72 Semester Exam/EOCT= 80 x (20%)= 16 Semester Grade= 72 + 16 = 88 for the semester Since the semester grade was above 70, the student earned .50 unit in this class

  5. Graduation Requirements • English – 4 years/4.0 total units required Typical Pathway: • 9th Grade Lit (.50 1st semester/.50 2nd semester) • 10th Grade Lit • American Lit • British Lit/AP Lit • Required EOCTs – 9th Grade Lit/Comp American Lit/Comp (11th Grade)

  6. Graduation Requirements • Math – 4 years/4.00 total units required - Coordinate Algebra or Accelerated C. Algebra - Analytical Geometry or Accelerated A. Geometry - Advanced Algebra or Accelerated A. Algebra or Accelerated Pre-Calculus - AP Calculus, College Math, or new Senior Math is TBD • Required EOCTs – Coordinate Algebra/Accelerated C. Algebra Analytical Geometry/Accelerated A. Geo

  7. Graduation Requirements • Science – 4 years/ 4.00 total units required -Biology -Physics or Physical Science -At Least 2 of the following: Chemistry or Environmental Science or Food Nutrition through the Lifespan or AP Science or college class or Horticulture • Required EOCTs – Biology Physical Science

  8. Graduation Requirements • Social Studies – 4 years/3.00 total units required -Civics (.50) - World History -US History/AP US History -Economics (.50) • Required EOCTs –US History Economics

  9. Graduation Requirements • Health and Personal Fitness (1.00 unit) • Electives (7.00 units) • Two of the electives must be in Modern Language if a student intends to attend or transfer to a 4 year college or university. They must take 2 consecutive years of Spanish. Typically students take Spanish I in the 10th Grade and Spanish II in the 11th Grade.

  10. Graduation Requirements • Introduction to Business and Technology : ALL students are locally required to have a minimum of 1 semester of this course. • Students are strongly encouraged to select and complete a career pathway, usually three years/3.00 units in an area of interest. • Pathway Concentration Areas: Fine Arts, Agriculture, Business & Computer Science, Engineering & Technology

  11. CTAE Requirements • Bridge Bill Requirements • Elementary School Career Guidance Lessons • Middle School Career Interest Inventories • April 1 Dual Enrollment Notification • Individual Graduation Plan • Completed in 8th Grade • Fluid based on student interest

  12. CTAE Requirements • CCRPI Measures • Career Pathway Completers • Number of Credentialed Pathway Completers • Teachers As Advisors • Guidance for Career Pathway Completion • Guidance for College Career Readiness

  13. AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS POWER STRUCTURES & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS Basic Agriculture Science (AG Foundation Class) Ag Mechanics Technology I Ag Mechanics Technology 2 PLANT SYSTEMS Basic Agriculture Science (AG Foundation Class) Gen Horticulture Plant Sci Nursery and Landscape

  14. Agriculture • Forestry/Natural Resources • Basic Ag Science • Forest Science • Wildlife Management • Natural Resources Management

  15. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (Foundation Class) BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

  16. FINANCE CLUSTER PATHWAYS BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING PATHWAY INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (Foundation Class) FINANCIAL LITERACY PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING 1

  17. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PATHWAY Foundations of Engineering & Technology (Foundation Class) Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications

  18. JROTC PATHWAY JROTC Army Leadership Education I JROTC Army Leadership Education 2 JROTC Army Leadership Education 3 JROTC Army IV JROTC Army V JROTC Army VI

  19. Arts • Visual Arts1 • Visual Arts 2 • Visual Arts 3 • Visual Arts 4/Yearbook

  20. BAND • Advanced Band 1 • Advanced Band 2 • Advanced Band 3

  21. SECCA/Dual/ACCEL • PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PATHWAY • TEACHING AS A PROFESSION PATHWAY • THERAPEUTIC SERVICES NURSING PATHWAY • LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY PATHWAYS

  22. General Electives • Weights • PE I/II • Driver’s Ed (one semester class) (student must be 15 and have learner’s license by the time the course begins)

  23. Advanced Program of Study-Seal for Diploma at Graduation- English – no additional requirement Math – Fourth math must be one of the following: AP calculus, College math class, or discrete math Science – Biology and two of the following: Physics, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, college science class Social Studies –Psychology

  24. Valedictorian & Salutatorian • In order to be eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian, the student must take the most difficult courses offered in the English, Math, Science and Social Studies sequences.

  25. 9th Grade Recommendations • 6th Grade CRCT scores • 7th Grade CRCT scores • 6th grade yearly average • 7th grade yearly average • 8th grade first semester average • 8th grade classroom performance (preparedness, participation, completion of assignments, behavior, attendance, ability to grasp new concepts)

  26. What is Math Support? • Addresses the needs of students who have traditionally struggled in mathematics by providing the additional time and attention they need in order to successfully complete their regular grade level math course without failing

  27. If you disagree… • You can sign a recommendation override form after the meeting tonight or on the day of registration

  28. What is the Difference Between Accelerated Math & Standard Math ? • The Accelerated Math classes move at a much faster pace than the standard Math classes. • It is designed to cover essentially what equals a math and a half as the next course in the math sequence will be partially covered during the academic year.

  29. What is the Difference between Regular classes & Honors/Gifted? • Honor’s/Gifted will move at a faster pace with greater expectations. • Requires more interaction with the content at a higher level supplemented with homework, projects, out of class reading assignments

  30. HOPE Scholarship • For any student entering 9th grade this fall, they must take at least 4 advanced level classes to qualify for the HOPE scholarship. • Go to the Georgia Student Finance Commission for more information. • www.gsfc.org

  31. 4 Courses Required • 1) Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, or an equivalent or higher course taken at an eligible high school or taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution • 2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, or an equivalent or higher course taken at an eligible high school or taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution • 3) Advanced Placement courses in core subjects • 4) International baccalaureate courses in core subjects • 5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses • 6) Advanced foreign language courses taken at an eligible high school or taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution.

  32. 9th Grade Registration When: Friday, January 31st Where: TCMS Time: Your 15 minute appointment is written on the front of the registration as well as the high school teacher with whom you will be meeting with at TCMS. What to Bring: Registration Sheet

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