A Georgia School of Excellence

A Georgia School of Excellence

Administration Principal Mr. Tim Corrigan Assistant Principals A-E F-L M-R S-Z Mrs. Debra Bryant Mr. Garin Berry Mrs. Camille Christopher Dr. Michael Todd Garrett Abelkop - Assistant Administrator

Counseling Department Elizabeth Chilson A-Dar Curtisa Johnson Das-I (Department Chair) Allison Grandits J-Mi Deborah Blount Mo-Sem Tammy Jones Sen-Z Najuana Lee Johnson Graduation Coach Alicia McClung Social Worker Rita Jensen Registrar Dana Cochran Professional Assistant Wonna Kang & Solange Leonardo Bilingual Community Liaisons Susan Orr Cluster Nurse Cynthia Butler Clinic Assistant

High School Structure 7 period day 6 classes and 1 period for lunch/advisement School begins at 8:20 and ends at 3:30 56 minute class periods with 6 minutes in between classes Student Progress: Teacher webpages for daily class information Progress Reports every 6 weeks. Continual monitoring assignments, grades, attendance, and discipline via Home Access Center (HAC) Final grades are given at the end of 1 st sem (December) and at the end of 2 nd sem (May). Note: semester grades are not averaged together.

High School Structure Credit awards: Credit is awarded when a passing grade of 70 or higher is earned All classes earn the same credit, regardless of subject (0.5 credit per semester) Grading Scale: A = 90 or higher B = 80-89 C = 70-79 F = 69 or below Grade Level Placement/Promotion: Freshman = Less than 5 credits Sophomore = 5 10.5 credits Junior = 11 16.5 credits Senior = 17 or more credits

Graduation Requirements Students must earn a total of 23 credits: 4 English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Social Studies 1 Health/Physical Education (.5 each)* 3 CTAE and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts** 4 additional elective units The physical education requirement is specifically personal fitness. Students in qualifying sports or marching band can submit a waiver form for requirement (not the credit). **2 or 3 years of world language credits may be required for college admission

Graduation Requirements (Course Requirement Chart)

Credits from Middle School Students can earn high school credit for certain courses taken while in middle school. Math (Typically, Algebra and Geometry) Physical Science 9 th Grade Literature World Language - The combination of 7th and 8 th grade World Language equals 1.0 high school credit Intro to Art They are calculated in the overall Fulton County numeric GPA listed on the transcript. High School credits earned in middle school are not included in HOPE Scholarship GPA calculations. Colleges may not include these credits in the GPA * More information will come from the middle school at the end of the school year about how your middle school credits will transfer to high school.

Dual Enrollment Open to 9 th Grade Gwinnett Tech Only College Credit (must check transferability) More Flexible Schedule Academic classes count for HOPE Expanded curriculum Limited course options for 9 th (Gov/Pol Sci, Biology and lab, & Electives) This is not an appropriate option for all students (Req. maturity, responsibility, independence, self-motivation and great study habits) Note: No communication regarding progress will be communicated with the parent. Parents will not be able to meet with Professors regarding progress. Pluses Minuses

Online Classes Open to 9 th Grade Sign up with Mrs. Sabula Contracts and flowcharts available at the TRMS beginning March 1 st Due by March 13 th Scheduled in lab is or students can work from home Provides more flexibility Not appropriate for all students (Requires that students be self-motivation, organized, self-discipline & responsible. It also requires more over-sight from parents. Pluses Minuses

Common Myths Students must take an AP classes to get into college. Students cannot get the HOPE if they make a C in a course. If a student takes a class much earlier than their peers then it is better for college entrance. AP and honors classes are needed for rigor.

9 th Grade Course Registration Middle School Teachers have made recommendations for core course placements. Verification form #1 was delivered to middle school students on February 14th. The verification form is also used to confirm that your student is registered for 6.0 credits. Note: the verification is not the actual schedule. It is used to build the schedule. Final course verification forms will be returned to the Middle School on March 20 th. Rising 9 th Grade Visit-March 7 th **Reference the 18-19 Course Registration Page for more important dates and deadlines.**

Registration Procedures/Verification Forms

Academic Options

Electives Options Band, Orchestra, Chorus Art Drama and English World Language Physical Education Career Tech Electives

Music Opportunities BAND CHORUS ORCHESTRA Jazz Band 1 Fall Marching Band Percussion Ensemble Color Guard Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Beginning Women s Chorus Intermediate Mixed Chorus Advanced Women s Chorus Advanced Mixed Chorus Concert Strings Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra OTHER Piano Guitar

Drama and English Elective Opportunities Fundamentals of Theater Musical Theater Technical Theater Speech & Forensics (Debate)

Fine Arts Courses Introduction to Art *Digital Design Projects (S2) Photo I/2 Ceramics 1/2 Sculpture 1/2 Drawing and Painting 1/2

World Languages Chinese French Latin Spanish

Physical Education Electives Personal Fitness * Rec Games Weight Training General PE *Required for Graduation *Waiver available for students in JV/Varsity Sports and Marching Band. Ask your Counselor for details!

Athletic Opportunities Fall Football Cross Country Winter Basketball Wrestling Swimming Spring Baseball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track Boys Girls Fall Competition Cheerleading Cross Country Fast-Pitch Softball Volleyball Winter Basketball Basketball Cheerleading Gymnastics Swimming Spring Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track *No Pass/No Play Requirements

CHS Clubs Latin Club Fencing Club Film Club Chinese Culture Club Black Lives Matter National Honors Society Peer Mediation 121 Reach Tutoring Fellowship of Christian Athletes STEM Tutoring Club Politics Club Poetry Society Club Hooch Codes Robotics Students Against Destructive Decisions Science Olympiad Club Spanish Club Student Council Will to Live Writing Club Video Game Club And MANY, MANY More! For a full list of clubs, visit www.chattcougar.com

Ways to Get Involved Athletic Teams Academic Teams Service Organizations Clubs Attend School Events Class Council

Class of 2022 Go Cougars!!