Mission Possible: Graduation & Beyond Class of 2016

1. Mission Possible: Graduation & BeyondClass of 2016 Information and Tips for Creating a Successful High School & Career Experience

2. BRIDGE Bill Mandated Advisement Requirements for High School • The following BRIDGE Bill advisement tasks are required to be completed in high school on the student’s My411, GACollege411 account: • Grade 9 (2nd Semester Advisement Opportunity) • Complete/update GACollege411 BRIDGE Bill Graduation Plan/PCSD 6-year Plan • Save 3 careers to portfolio • Grade 10 (2nd Semester Advisement Opportunity) • Receive “College Credit Now”/Dual Enrollment Information • Grade 11 (2nd Semester Advisement Opportunity) • Explore 3 Postsecondary Institutions related to student’s Program of Study • Grade 12 (1st Semester Advisement Opportunity) • Identify and submit “next step” information: 4-year institute, 2-year institute, apprenticeship, military, technical college, special purpose school, or workforce in GaCollege411 Ongoing support regarding course selection, graduation requirements, career information, and future decisions

3. This will be an ongoing record for you and your student to keep track of the required credits and credits earned during the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years. During 12th Grade a final advisement opportunity does include the Senior Letter, which lists all requirements for each individual student to graduate. Section 1 Diploma Requirements ------ - ------ ---- Algebra -------- ---------- Geometry -------- ----------- Advanced Algebra (Chem.&Physics needed for college adm.) OR 3 years of JROTC

4. English\Language Arts Requirements 4 TOTAL units of English\Language Arts These must include: * 1 unit of 9th grade Literature and Composition * 1 unit of American Literature and Composition *2 additional units in English\Language Arts

5. Math Requirements 9th Grade: CCGPS Coordinate Algebra or Accelerated CCGPS Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A There is a CCGPS Coordinate Algebra Support course that may be required for some students in need of extra support. This runs parallel with CCGPS Coordinate Algebra. 10th Grade: CCGPS Analytic Geometry or Accelerated CCGPS Analytic Geometry B/Advanced Algebra There is a CCGPS Analytic Geometry Support course that may be required for some students in need of extra support. This runs parallel with CCGPS Analytic Geometry. 11th Grade: CCGPS Advanced Algebra or Accelerated CCGPS Pre-Calculus There is a CCGPS Advanced Algebra Support course that may be required for some students in need of extra support. This runs parallel with CCGPS Advanced Algebra. 12 Grade: CCGPS Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB

6. Science Requirements 4 Total Units of Science Required 1 unit of Biology (can be AP/IB) 1 unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science or an AP/IB Course 1 unit of Physical Science or Physics (AP/IB) 1 unit of a 4th science (any AP/IB. academic science or career tech science) *****4th Science may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements.*****

7. Social Studies 3 Units of Social Studies Required 1 Unit of World History 1 Unit of United States History ½ unit of American Government ½ unit of Economics

8. Why should I take Honors or Advanced Placement courses? • The U.S. Department of Education released a study that shows that by the time students enter college, the type of courses they took in high school is more important than test scores, class rank, or grade averages. • Michael Adams, President of UGA, says that rigor of curriculum is a factor above all others that determines success in the college admissions process. • For class of 2016, students must complete at least 3 units of “rigorous” courses for HOPE eligibility, which include: • AP courses • Statistics • CCGPS Advanced Algebra • CCGPS Pre-Calculus • Human Anatomy/Physiology • French II, III, IV • Spanish II, III, IV • Chemistry I • Physics I • Forensic Science

9. For 10th grade: Honors 10th Literature Accelerated Analytic Geometry/Advanced Algebra Honors Chemistry Honors World History, AP World History, or AP Psychology Honors and AP Courses

10. There is an online application process. The link will be on the Hiram High website under “Course Registration.” Window closes March ??. What do I need to do to get into Honors and AP classes?

11. How are Honors and AP classes beneficial to my GPA? • Honors and AP courses are weighted. With successful completion of the course, an average of 70 or above BEFORE weights are added, earns a student five (5) points onto the final course average for honors and (10) points onto the final course average for AP. • For example: Student earns an 80 in Honors Lit/Comp – the report card and transcript will reflect an 85 as the weighted points are added to the final average. • For example: Student earns a 78 in AP Human Geography – the report card and transcript will reflect an 88 as the weighted points are added to the final average.

12. How and when do I apply? • Applications for the 2013-2014 school year are Online • Online application process ends on March ??, 2013

13. You and your student MUST • Attend the high school informational nights for Honors and AP courses • The dates and times of these mandated opportunities will be set by each high school. • These will be held during May.

14. For Additional Information regarding Honors and AP, please call 770-443-8000 and ask for….. • Dawn Hudson, Director of High School Curriculum (Science and Math areas), ext. 10184 • Teri Harris, Coordinator for English/Language Arts and World Language, ext. 10197 • Debbie Kelly, Coordinator for Social Studies and Fine Arts, ext. 10117

15. Health\PhysicalEducation All students must complete 1 Health Class and 1 Physical Education Class (Personal Fitness) equaling 1 unit 3 units of JROTC may substitute for the Health\PE requirement 3 Units Required CTAE and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts Students are encouraged to select courses in a focused area of interest and to build upon the career interest inventories that they have completed with guidance counselors Electives

16. Career Clusters and Pathways Career Clusters and their Pathways are part of a state supported curriculum that encourages and supports students and families in their educational and career planning through long-term goals, knowledge, experience and resources.

17. Career Clusters and Pathways There are 11 Career Clusters of courses taught in the Paulding County School District Career Pathways-Students may earn 3 units of credit in a sequence of CTAE courses in a pathway. These self-selected pathways lead to college readiness and a career readiness certificate. There is a career pathway assessment given at the end of the 3 sequential career pathway courses (usually in the Junior or Senior year).

19. Career Clusters and Pathways in PCSD 1. Agriculture Animal Science (PCHS) Plant Science & Horticulture (PCHS) 2. Architecture, Construction, Communication & Transportation • Graphic Design (EPHS, HHS, PCHS) • Architectural Drawing & Design (EPHS, NPHS) • Construction (NPHS, PCHS, SPHS) • Transportation Logistical Support (ALL)

20. 3. Arts & Humanities(All) Journalism Performing Arts Visual Arts World Language Career Clusters/Pathways in PCSD 4. Business and Computer Science • Interactive Media (ALL) • Administration Information Support (HHS, NPHS, PCHS, SPHS) • Computing (HHS) • Small Business Development (NPHS, SPHS)

21. 5. Culinary Arts (NPHS, PCHS, SPHS) Culinary Arts Intro I Culinary Arts Intro II 6. Education Early Childhood Education (PCHS) Teaching as a Profession (ALL) Not available to 9th grade students Career Clusters/Pathways in PCSD

22. Career Clusters/Pathways in PCSD 8. Family & Consumer Science Pathways • Nutrition & Food Science (EPHS, PCHS) • Interior Design (EPHS) 7. Engineering & Technology • Engineer Graphics & Design (HHS)

23. Career Clusters/Pathways in PCSD 10. Marketing Sales & Service • Marketing & Management (EPHS, NPHS, SPHS) • Sports & Entertainment Marketing (NPHS) 9. Healthcare Science Pathways • Therapeutic Services-Nursing (HHS, NPHS, PCHS, SPHS) • Personal Care Services-Cosmetology (ALL) • Biotechnology, Research & Development (PCHS) • Physical Medicine (PCHS, HHS)

24. Career Pathways offered in PCSD 11. Government & Public Safety Pathways • Law & Justice (HHS, NPHS, SPHS) • Air Force JROTC (EPHS) • Army JROTC (HHS, NPHS, PCHS, SPHS)

25. Section 2We will complete this column from the courses that are currently taken or were completed first semester. ------------ Algebra ----------- Alg/Geom

26. Section 3We will complete this column from the course request information that is in Infinite Campus. ------------ Geometry ----------- Geo/Adv Alg (need for college entrance)

27. GACollege411 • GACollege411 Student Portfolios supported throughout high school. • Career Interest Inventory and Career Portfolio Information Used for High School Advisement plus CTAE Clusters/Pathways • High School Planning • College Planning

28. Section 7 Units Required for PromotionSophomore = 5 Senior = 17Junior = 11 Graduate = 23(2 core English & 2 core Math)Section 8 HOPE ScholarshipAcademic core courses are HOPE scholarshipeligible courses.

29. HOPE Scholarship • Currently, the HOPE scholarship is determined by the calculation of all academic core courses that the student has taken and completed • Both passing and failing grades in the core courses count • Changes in the eligibility guidelines are posted and updated on the GACollege411 website

30. More HOPE Scholarship Reminders • Non-academic elective courses do not count • Thus, an overall numeric GPA of 83.4%, does not necessarily mean that the HOPE G.P.A. will be a 3.0 or higher. • HOPE grade point information is transmitted on a 4.0 GPA scale to the Georgia Student Finance Commission and is not a numerical GPA. Weighted—Per local board policy extra points are added for certain honors and Advanced Placement. Only AP courses are weighted (2-3 pts) for the purposes of calculating HOPE Scholarship eligibility.

31. In pencil, please write in the career objective at this time. Please check one of the options listed. Section 10Students select, review, and update their Postsecondary Plans each year from grades 8-12.Section 11 My Career Pathway Students should select a career pathway based on their career interest inventory results and exploration information.

32. Section 12 Postsecondary “College Credit Now” Dual Credit Opportunities(More information presented in Spring of 10th and 11th grade years during advisement)Dual credit opportunities allow high school students to earn both college and high school credit simultaneously:Advanced Placement Courses(Information on the acceptance of high school credit must be approved by the postsecondary institution.)Articulated Placement Courses Dual Enrollment/ACCEL Dual Enrollment/MOWRJoint Enrollment (Postsecondary Credit Only) • Section 13 Career Pathway Course ListStudents will record each career pathway course as each course is successfully completed (during 9th, 10th, and 11th grade advisement opportunities) • (3 Sequential Pathway Courses) • ___________________ • ___________________ • ___________________ • Career Pathway Assessment: • Spring of ________

33. Section 14 Testing Requirements and InformationTesting requirements and any changes are communicated each year during the annual advisement opportunity.GHSWT (Writing)-required to graduate!!!EOCTsPlan to take the SAT and/or ACT.Work Ready Assessment Taken FallSemester of Senior Year

34. End of Course Tests (EOCT) counts 20% of the grade English Language Arts Ninth Grade Literature and Composition American Literature and Composition Mathematics CCGPS Coordinate Algebra CCGPS Analytic Geometry Science Biology Physical Science Social Studies United States History Economics

35. PSAT • Taken by students during the fall semester of the 10th grade year. • The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test provides a standardized view of a student’s scholastic skills, regardless of the school attended, and helps students compare themselves with other college-bound students nationwide.

36. Georgia High School Graduation Test (Writing portion ONLY for c/o 2016) *3rd year students will take the Georgia High School Graduation Test in Writing during the Spring of the Junior Year. They MUST pass this test in order to graduate! (*Per board policy 2 units of English and 2 units of Math must be successfully completed in order to qualify to take the test.)

37. Section 15 Work-Based Learning Detail InformationAdditional information provided during spring advisement of 10th and 11th grade years. Section 16 Important InformationChanges at the state level may impact the advisement plan. Senior letter is final graduation plan document (completed Aug/Sept of Senior Year) Section 17 Notes

38. An annual opportunity is provided to review and update the Graduation Plan and then, sign off on the plan. For this year the signatures will be placed in the second column.

39. More reminders…

40. HYBRID Schedule • Students take a combination of 50-minute classes and 100-minute classes each semester. • The 50-minute classes (also known as traditional) earn 0.5 credit at the end of each semester. • The 100-minute classes (also known as block) earn 1.0 credit at the end of each semester.

41. Special Education Students • Special Education students and their parent/guardian participate in all advisement opportunities along with regular education students. • Each special education student’s Individualized Education Plan guides course work and graduation requirements. • All students complete BRIDGE Bill Graduation Plans

42. Career Clusters(11 Areas) Under each Career Cluster are one or more Career Pathways with each pathway having three courses taken in sequence during high school. (Pathway course descriptions for the first course in a pathway were included in the High School 101 Guide that your student received during the 8th grade.) CTAE Video Link (Excellent video that reviews all the pathway areas offered.) http://schools.paulding.k12.ga.us/ischooldistrict/district_videos_select.php?district_ID=2&video_ID=112

43. Please remember • Tests and Grades Matter • Attendance Matters • Courses and Career Interests Matter Research University 4 additional core units recommended State/Regional University 2 additional core units recommended Two-Year College Technical College The rigor of the courses taken is examined by admissions staff. Matching a career pathway/cluster with high school courses is important. The Career Cluster/Pathway choice is based on Career Interest Inventory information. • Activities Matter Athletics Fine and Performing Arts Clubs/Organizations Community Service

44. Athletic Eligibility: Grades must be okay to PLAY! • The student must have 2.5 credits first semester to participate in athletic activities second semester. • At the end of the ninth grade year, a student must be on track (5 credits earned) AND receive at least 2.5 credits the previous semester to participate. • Example: Alfred earns 3 credits 1st semester (eligible 2nd semester), then earns 2 credits 2nd semester (NOT eligible for Fall 2013 because he needed 2.5 credits)

45. School counselors support all students in three areas: • Academic • Career • Personal/social Thank you for your time and involvement! We appreciate you!