ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FOR 8 th GRADERS

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FOR 8 th GRADERS"

Quentin Bell
6 years ago
Views:

1 Alpharetta High School ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FOR 8 th GRADERS Class of 2020 Building the Foundation Course Registration & Scheduling for Alpharetta High School will be nationally competitive in academics, arts, athletics, and service to the community.

2 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT NIGHT FOR 8 th GRADE PARENTS Presented February 25 th ; 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Alpharetta Theater Academic Advisement 6:00 p.m. 6:20 p.m. Welcome Dr. Shannon Kersey, Principal AHS PTSA Mary Kaye Pepperman School Information & Course Amy Longstreth, School Counselor Registration for School Year Clair Greenaway, Assistant Principal Academic Course Option Panel English, Math, Science, and Social Studies 6:20 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Break-Out Sessions and Activities Fair 6:50 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Three identical Sessions whereas parents/students can choose what they would like to learn more about. Activities Fair clubs and sports offerings Alpharetta High School will be nationally competitive in academics, arts, athletics, and service to the community.

3 NEXT STEP: HIGH SCHOOL HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RISING FRESHMAN S HIGH SCHOOL YEARS Alpharetta High School will be nationally competitive in academics, arts, athletics, and service to the community.

4 Class of 2020 The freshman class of will be made up of students from Webb Bridge Middle School and Hopewell Middle School. Students who have attended private schools and local charter schools through eighth grade will also be joining this freshmen class.

5 What to Expect: Daily Life Class Schedule 6 periods every day and students take 6 classes Anchor time 2 times per week (Tue./Thur.) Classes are 58 minutes long with 5 minutes in between classes Lunch is 45 minutes during 4 th period 4 th Period Class / Lunch Lunch / 4 th Period Class Most of your student s classes will be yearlong 9 th Grade Lit, Math, Biology, World Languages, electives Some of your classes will be just a semester American Government/Civics, Health, and some electives

6 What to Expect: Academics Homework is assigned every day in most classes. AHS has very rigorous classes so it is important for students to stay on top of their assignments. Recommendations: Agenda for assignments Teacher s syllabus and website Home Access Center - check it regularly Extra help sessions with teacher

Great Test Scores: Among highest SAT/ACT scores in Fulton Country Schools Named one

7 What to Expect: More Academics Highly Competitive Honors and AP (Advanced Placement) courses provide rigorous preparation for college Excellent Career Tech Training Great Test Scores: Among highest SAT/ACT scores in Fulton Country Schools Named one of the Top All Around High Schools by Atlanta Magazine Ranked highly among the Atlanta Area

What to expect: Faculty & Staff Administration: Duties &

just the Freshman class) Supervision of Instruction/Curriculum

a counselor by their last name: Dee Webb Keisha Iton Amy

8 What to expect: Faculty & Staff Administration: Duties & Responsibilities Discipline (An Assistant Principal assigned to just the Freshman class) Supervision of Instruction/Curriculum Textbooks Lockers Counselors: Students in grades 9 12 are assigned a counselor by their last name: Dee Webb Keisha Iton Amy Longstreth Susan Chamberlin Karen Bolt A CO CP - HI HJ - MET MEU - SEE SEF Z / Dept. Chair

What To Expect From Your Counselors A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different

9 What To Expect From Your Counselors A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child... Forest Whitcraft Individual Counseling Classroom guidance College & Career Planning Coordinate Conferences with Parents, Teachers and Students Scheduling / Registration Information Nights Academic Advising Study Skills support

10 Graduation Requirements 23 units of credit required for graduation: 4 units of ENGLISH 4 units of MATHEMATICS 4 units of SCIENCE 3 units of SOCIAL STUDIES 3 units required from: WORLD LANGUAGE* and/or CAREER TECHNOLOGY and/or FINE ARTS 1 unit in HEALTH/PERSONAL FITNESS 4 units of ELECTIVES * Students planning to enter or transfer into a 4-year college in Georgia must take at least 2 units of the same World Language Each year students have the potential to earn 6 credits

11 What to expect: Graduation Requirements EOC is comprised of the following content area assessments: English Language Arts 9th Lit/Comp and 11 th American Lit/Comp Science Biology and Physical Science Mathematics - GSE Algebra and GSE Geometry Social Studies - United States History and Economics The tests serve as the final exam for the above courses. The test scores serve as 20% of the students final semester grade for all subjects. The EOC tests are associated with the course the student is taking. The EOC test scores cannot be banked. This means that if a student retakes a course they must retake the associated EOC test.

number of credits: 5 units = 10 th grade 11 units = 11 th grade 17 units = 12 th

12 What if a class is failed? Retention Policy To be promoted to the next grade, students need the following number of credits: 5 units = 10 th grade 11 units = 11 th grade 17 units = 12 th grade Making Up Failed Courses In schedule Online Credit Recovery Summer School STAY ON TRACK to graduate all 4 years by PASSING THEIR CLASSES

13 Advanced Level Courses Honors/Gifted (Gifted - available to 9 th and 10 th graders in the TAG program) Advanced Placement (AP) College Courses Seven (7) additional points are added at the end of each semester to passing grades in advanced level courses.

14 Advanced Placement (AP) Available to 9 th 12 th graders Program of college-level courses Opportunity to receive exemption or credit in college through successful completion of an AP exam Required to take the AP exam if taking and passing the course

Language or Elective Elective Students receive grades at the end of each semester that is reported

15 First Semester Second Semester 9 th Grade Language Arts 9 th Grade Language Arts Math Biology American Government/Civics World Language or Elective Elective Math Biology General Health World Language or Elective Elective Students receive grades at the end of each semester that is reported on the transcript; the two semester grades for a yearlong class are not averaged together for a yearlong grade

16 Graduation Requirements WORLD LANGUAGE and/or CAREER TECHNOLOGY and/or FINE ARTS 3 UNITS

17 World Language WORLD LANGUAGE Students planning to enter or transfer into a 4-year Georgia college must take a minimum of 2 units of the same world language World Languages offered at AHS Chinese French Latin Spanish Visit the World Language website at:

18 General Health/ Personal Fitness 1 Unit General Health (1 semester) Personal Fitness (1 semester)

19 CAREER TECHNOLOGY Career Pathways o Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design o Broadcast & Video Production o Business & Computer Science o Culinary Arts o Engineering o Healthcare Science

20 FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT Music Band Orchestra Chorus Guitar Drama/Performing Arts Visual Art 23 classes offered (4 Advanced Placement Classes)

21 Electives 4 UNITS Art Orchestra Band Guitar Chorus Drama Business Engineering Journalism Healthcare Sci. Culinary Arts Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design Computer Science Broadcast & Video Production Physical Education (P.E.) Speech/Forensics World Language Psychology

22 What to Expect: Please choose your courses wisely because after the 3 rd course verification form, there will be no schedule changes! The Registration Process Academic Courses: Teachers have made recommendations and students and parents will have 3 opportunities to make adjustments to their academic and elective courses. Elective Courses: Student were able to select their electives on the Course Verification forms. The Course Catalog with prerequisites and descriptions is available on the AHS website. Students should now have their 2 nd course verification which is due to their homeroom on March 4 th, Schedules will be given to students the week before school starts on Alpharetta High School s Information Day.

Course Verification Forms Please read the directions on the form carefully: When you complete the form, you should have a 6.0 TOTAL CREDITS. Remember a yearlong course is 1.

23 Course Verification Forms Please read the directions on the form carefully: When you complete the form, you should have a 6.0 TOTAL CREDITS. Remember a yearlong course is 1.0 unit of credit and a semester course is 0.5 units of credit. If you have 6.0 CREDITS shown on your form and you do not wish to change anything, student and parent signs the form and returns it by the deadline If you DO NOT HAVE 6.0 CREDITS, please select electives and enter them in the table on the form If you have more than 6.0 CREDITS, draw a line through the course(s) you wish to drop.

What to expect: Course Verification Forms Please read the directions on the form carefully (continued): If you want to change (or add) a course and take it ONLINE, draw a line through the course and

24 What to expect: Course Verification Forms Please read the directions on the form carefully (continued): If you want to change (or add) a course and take it ONLINE, draw a line through the course and add your new choice in the table on the form. Virtual Learning/Online Courses: Fulton County Virtual School (FVS) Virtual.aspx Georgia Virtual School (GAVS): If you want to change an elective a teacher recommended for you, draw a line through it and add your new choice in the table. If you want to change an Honors or AP course DOWN a level, draw a line through it and add your new choice in the table.

25 Course Verification Forms Please read the directions on the form carefully (continued): If you wish to WAIVER into a course you were not recommended for and do not meet the GRADE requirements for, draw a line through the course and/or add the course you wish to waiver into the table. Consider this decision carefully, talking to your teachers, counselor and parents. You do not need to waiver if you meet the Fulton County Course Placement Guidelines found in the Course Catalog. Just draw a line through the course and add the desired course in the table. List Alternate or back up electives in the table on the form. On the BACK of the verification form, please: If waiving into a class, sign the Course Placement Waiver Statement. If taking an AP course, sign the AP Commitment Contract. If you want to take virtual classes, list the courses in the Virtual/Online course section.

(AP) courses are significantly higher than those of on-level courses.

26 A WORD OF ADVICE Proper academic placement is essential for academic success. Students are encouraged to pursue a challenging course of study However, they should keep in mind that the demands of honor-level and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are significantly higher than those of on-level courses. Students should consider course load, extra-curricular commitments, interest level, afterschool jobs, and future goals when signing up for honors-level and AP courses. In general, students in honors-level and AP courses should have well-balanced skills in the subject area and a high level of enthusiasm for the subject.

27 What to expect: Ways to Get Involved Alpharetta High School s mission is to be nationally competitive in academics, arts, athletics, and service to the community. Clubs Beta Speech / Debate Fencing Equestrian Student Council Math Club Environmental Club FBLA FCA Raider Ambassadors Key Club Friend s Club Habitat for Humanity Medical Club Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) National Honors Society Drama Science Olympiad French Club and many more Make sure to attend the Activities Fair!

28 What to expect: Ways to Get Involved Athletics (AAAAAA) Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling Alpharetta High School s mission is to be nationally competitive in academics, arts, athletics, and service to the community.

29 What to expect: Athletic Eligibility All students entering the 9 th grade in the Fall of 2016 are immediately eligible for the fall semester Coaches will look at the student s 8 th grade grades and discipline to determine if they want the student on their team To participate in any sport, the student must pass 5 out of 6 courses the preceding semester summer school is considered an extension of spring semester All athletes must be on track to graduate at the beginning of each school year Remember: STUDENT comes first in STUDENT-ATHLETE

30 What to expect: Ways to Get Involved Student-Centered Arts Marching Band Color Guard Jazz Band Symphonic Band Show Choir Choral Ensembles Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Drama & Musical Theater

31 How to make the Most of High School Years High School Success Good Attendance is essential Proper Placement in classes Completing Homework Studying Being organized (Keep an agenda) Seeking help when needed Getting involved

The End Q & A AHS website: http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta/pages/default.

33 The End Q & A AHS website: It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.

ACADEMIC COURSE OPTION PANEL 6:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Auditorium (Theater) and 6:50 p.m. - 7:10 p.m., Auditorium (Theater) FEATURING: English/Language Arts Allison Tubiak, Dept.

34 ACADEMIC COURSE OPTION PANEL 6:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Auditorium (Theater) and 6:50 p.m. - 7:10 p.m., Auditorium (Theater) FEATURING: English/Language Arts Allison Tubiak, Dept. Chair Math Dr. Brian Wynne, Math Dept. Chair Science Penni Johnson, Science Dept. Chair Social Studies Mike Nance, Social Studies Dept. Chair

35 Language Arts 4 Units 9 th Grade Lit/Comp (On-level, Honors, or Gifted) 10 th Grade Lit/Comp (On-level, Honors or Gifted) 11 th American Lit/Comp (On-level, H, AP Lang) 12 th Grade Lit/Comp (On-level, AP Lit, College English)

36 Student s Current Course Language Arts 8 On-Level Student s Current Performance Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 Next Year Placement 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Course # Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Language Arts 8 Advanced Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors TAG Language Arts 8 Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 1 or 2 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Level 3 or 4 9 th Grade Lit/Comp Honors TAG Service

37 Mathematics Dr. Brian D. Wynne, Mathematics Department Chair

38 Commonly Asked Questions What is the typical sequence of high school mathematics courses? What is an accelerated mathematics course and who is the intended audience? Which other paths exist for taking an Advanced Placement course without taking the accelerated pathway?

39 TYPICAL SEQUENCE OF MATHEMATICS COURSES 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade GSE Algebra I GSE Geometry GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus GSE Geometry Honors GSE Algebra II Honors GSE Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors GSE Accelerated Pre- Calculus Honors AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, or AP Statistics GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors GSE Accelerated Pre- Calculus Honors AP Calculus BC Georgia Tech Calculus

Geometry GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus Accelerated GSE Mathematics

40 GSE On-Level vs. Accelerated On-Level GSE Mathematics Courses GSE Algebra I GSE Geometry GSE Algebra II GSE Pre-Calculus Accelerated GSE Mathematics Courses GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors GSE Accelerated Pre- Calculus Honors

41 Course Expectations Pacing Rigor Opportunities for Assessment and Feedback Earning of the 7 Honors Points College and Career Readiness

42 Student s Current Course Math 8 On- Level Math 8 Advanced Student s Current Performance Semester 1 Average < 70% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Semester 1 Average > 70% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Unit Assessment Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Summative Assessment Average > 80% Next Year Placement GSE Algebra I with GSE Algebra I Support Course # GSE Algebra I Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Geometry A H GSE Algebra I Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Geometry A H

43 Student s Current Course GSE Algebra I Honors Accelerated GSE Algebra I/ Geometry A H Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Semester 1 Average < 70% GSE Algebra I Semester 1 Average > 70% GSE Geometry Honors Grade 7 Georgia Milestones GSE Geometry Honors Math Level 3 or 4 AND OR OR Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Virtual GSE Geometry Summative Unit Assessment Semester 1 in summer or Average > 80% with Accelerated GSE Geometry with B/Algebra II Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% OR GSE Geometry Honors Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Grade 7 Georgia Milestones Math Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

Science 4 UNITS BIOLOGY Biology (on-level/ Gifted/Honors/AP) Physical Science or Physics (on-level or AP) Chemistry (on-level/ Honors/AP), Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or Human Anatomy 4 th

44 Science 4 UNITS BIOLOGY Biology (on-level/ Gifted/Honors/AP) Physical Science or Physics (on-level or AP) Chemistry (on-level/ Honors/AP), Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or Human Anatomy 4 th Science Teachers understand that the transition in to high school is difficult and work with students and parents to try to make the transition as smooth as possible 9 th graders have homework and projects that are expected to be turned in completed and on the due date Teachers create lessons that are meant to engage the students and to get them involved in their learning

45 Student s Current Course Science of the Physical World On-Level Science of the Physical World Advanced Student s Current Performance Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Next Year Placement Biology OR Physical Science Biology Honors OR Physical Science Honors Biology OR Physical Science Biology Honors OR Physical Science Honors Course # OR OR OR OR

46 Student s Current Course High School Physical Science Student s Current Performance Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 80% Next Year Placement Biology OR Physical Science Biology Honors OR Physical Science Honors Course # OR OR High School Physical Science Honors Semester 1 Average < 80% OR Summative Unit Assessment Average < 70% Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Science Level 3 or 4 AND Semester 1 Average > 80 % OR Summative Unit Assessment Average > 70% Biology Biology Honors

Social Studies 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 3 UNITS American Gov/Civics On-level or AP (AP is year-long) World History On-level or AP U.S. History On-level or AP Economics On-level or AP Micro/Macroeconomics (1 semester) 2014 AP Gov Scores AHS Nation 5 s = 38 (52.

47 Social Studies 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 3 UNITS American Gov/Civics On-level or AP (AP is year-long) World History On-level or AP U.S. History On-level or AP Economics On-level or AP Micro/Macroeconomics (1 semester) 2014 AP Gov Scores AHS Nation 5 s = 38 (52.7%) 11.9% 4 s = 18 (25%) 12.4% 3 s = 15 (20.8%) 26.5% 2 s = 1 (1.3%) 24.6% 1 s = % No honors classes in SS

48 AP Scores 5 AP Scores and Final Grades % 60.00% 65.00% 70.00% 75.00% 80.00% 85.00% 90.00% 95.00% % Spring Semester Final Grade Correlation of Course Grade and AP Exam Score 2013

49 Student s Current Course Georgia Studies 8 Student s Current Performance Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 Semester 1 Average > 90% OR Unit Assessment Average > 90% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4 Next Year Placement Course # American Government/Civics Equivalent 9 th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Politics U.S. OR AP Human Geography OR TAG Georgia Studies 8 Anticipated promotion to Grade 9 Semester 1 Average > 90% OR Unit Assessment Average > 90% AND Georgia Milestones Grade 7 Social Studies Level 3 or 4 American Government/Civics Equivalent 9 th grade AP course, e.g. AP Government/Politics U.S. OR AP Human Geography OR

50 World Language WORLD LANGUAGE Students planning to enter or transfer into a 4-year Georgia college must take a minimum of 2 units of the same world language World Languages offered at AHS Chinese French Latin Spanish Visit the World Language website at:

51 Student s Current Course Student s Current Performance Next Year Placement Course # Grade 8 Beginning or Continuous WL Course or No WL Course Average < 70% for either of the two semesters OR No World Language Course Level 1 World Language Course Chinese French Latin Spanish

52 Student s Current Course Grade 8 Continuous WL Course Student s Current Performance Semester 1 Average < 80% Semester 1 Average > 80% Next Year Placement Level 2 World Language Course Level 2 Honors World Language Course Course # Chinese French Latin Spanish Chinese 2 H French 2 H Latin 2 H Spanish 2 H

53 Navigating Around AHS Room Numbers Each room number on a student s schedule may be decoded in the following manner: The first number on the left is the wing (1-7). 1=main hallway 2,3,4,5=academic wings 6-gym 7=fine arts 2000 wing/hall = Blue (strip of tile down the hall) 3000 wing/hall = Green (strip of tile down the hall) 4000 wing/hall = Red (strip of tile down the hall) The second number is the floor of the building (1-3). The last two numbers are the room number on that hallway. Example: 2317 (2000 hall, 3 rd floor)

54 Transition Video A Look at Some of the Elective Offerings for Freshmen at AHS

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes. Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes HHS Counselors Patti Wilson (Lead) wilsonp@friscoisd.org Valerie Harrison(A D) harrisonv@friscoisd.org Laurie Guerrero