High School Parent Night Overview
Explore important topics covered during the 9th-grade parent night at Sandy Creek High School, including how high school works, graduation requirements, scheduling, credits, and more. Learn about the structure of high school semesters, graduation rules from the Georgia Department of Education, and a sample four-year academic plan for students entering 9th grade. Prepare for your child's educational journey with valuable insights and tips shared during the event.
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Welcome to Sandy Creek High School 9 9th thGrade Parent Night Grade Parent Night September 9, 2019 September 9, 2019
9thGrade Parent Night Topics How high school works - Graduation requirements - Scheduling - Credits & grade level promotion - Transcript Testing HOPE Scholarship NCAA & GHSA Dual Enrollment Parent Tips (Reminders)
How Does High School Work? SPRING SEMESTER (2nd Semester) 18 weeks long 7 classes 3 progress reports and a final REPORT CARD FALL SEMESTER (1stSemester ) 18 weeks long 7 classes 3 progress reports and a final REPORT CARD
High School Graduation Rule from GA Department of Education for students entering 9th grade in 2008 - 2009 or later: 23 total units required for all students: 4 units of English Language Arts required for all students 4 units of Mathematics required for all students 4 units of Science required for all students (the 4th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements) 3 units of Social Studies required for all students, all courses are specifically identified A total of 3 units required from: CTAE and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts for all students (students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take two units of the same foreign language). 4 additional elective units for all students.
Four-Year Plan (Example) 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade British lit ** or Dramatic Writing English (4 credits) 9th Lit 10th Lit American Lit ** Math (4 credits) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4th Math Physical Science, Chemistry ** Env Science, Earth, Physics ** Science (4 credits) Biology 4th Science ** Social Studies (3 credits) Health/PE (1/2 credit each) World Hist ** U.S. Hist ** Govt/Econ ** Health/PE WBL x 2 periods CTE Pathway Class 1 Pathway Class 2 Pathway Class 3 (3 credits) Fine Arts World Language I World Language World Language II Pathway Class or AP or Team Sports or Weight Training Pathway Class or AP or Team Sports or Weight Training Pathway Class or AP or Team Sports or Weight Training 7 (credits) Pathway Class or AP or Team Sports or Weight Training Elective (4) 7 7 7 (credits) (credits) (credits) **Students may apply for Advanced Placement courses in English, science, social studies 9th Lit, American Lit are specifically required within the English content area Biology, Physical Science or Physics are specifically required within the science content area
High School Scheduling Counselor meets individually with students. Core classes (math, ELA, science, social studies) Student chooses elective classes based on pathway and interests Parent receives copy of student requests (Can make changes) Student receives copy of scheduled classes with final report card Math & Science Science teacher makes recommendation (physical science/chemistry) for 10th grade Math Student must pass full year before placement in next level (Algebra Geometry Algebra II 4th Math) 9th 10th 11th 12th
High School Credits Each semester class is worth .5 (1/2) credit. Passing both semesters of the same subject gives 1.0 credit in that subject. Each semester stands alone. Not passing a class in the Fall semester but passing the same subject in the Spring semester does NOT mean passing the whole year of that subject like middle school. You have to make up any required class you do not pass, whichever semester it is. To graduate, you need 23 total credits.
Grade Reports Progress reports every 4 weeks Only a snapshot of where the grade was on the day that the grading window ended Infinite Campus has the most updated information The final report card each semester is the grade recorded on the transcript
Grade Point Average (GPA) The mathematical average of your grades each semester will give you a grade point average 88 95 GPA 86 Average of grades = GPA CORE/HOPE GPA is different! 79 82
Promotion to the next grade is based upon CREDITS EARNED (Students are no longer PLACED like in middle school) Sophomore Year: You need at least 5.5 credits Junior Year: You need at least 11.5 credits Senior Year: You need at least 17 credits Credit is earned when a minimum passing grade of 70 is achieved at the end of the semester. A semester lasts 18 weeks.
Summer School What s the cost? Fayette County Summer School - $425 Faith Academy - $425 Other options are available upon school approval
TESTING, TESTING Georgia Milestones Testing for 9th grade 9th Grade Lit GSE Algebra Biology The EOCT is 20% of their second semester average. Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (P.S.A.T.) 8/9 October 16, 2019 PSAT all 10th grade students PSAT National Merit Scholarship Competition (11th grade testers)
HOPE Scholarship GPA of 3.0 Core Credits Calculated by the GSFC Tuition is paid a percentage amount, which will vary yearly Zell Miller Scholarship GPA of 3.7 AND 1200 SAT (Math and Critical Reading) or 26 ACT 100% Tuition paid HOPE Grant GPA- no requirement Technical Colleges Tuition is paid a percentage amount, which will vary yearly
HOPE Rigor Requirements for Graduating Class of 2019 HOPE Rigor Requirements Students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2017, must receive at least 4 credits in courses from the following categories, prior to graduating from high school: Advanced math, such as Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, or an equivalent or higher course Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course Advanced Placement coursesin core subjects (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign languaguage) International Baccalaureate coursesin core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language) (Information meeting September 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center) Dual Enrollment courses in core subjects (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language) where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses Advanced foreign language courses
Advanced Placement (AP) College Board academic program recognized worldwide College level courses taught in high school 13 Course offerings at Sandy Creek - CTE, English, Fine Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies Potential to earn college credit based on AP exam score AP night at Sandy Creek is January 9, 2020
Freshman Success! 5 Most Important Tips for 9th Grade College Planning Take the right classes the most selective colleges evaluate based on the type of classes taken (AP, Dual Enrollment, Gifted) Get good grades freshmen grades do matter. It affects your GPA and class rank. Get Involved in Extracurriculars other than grades and test scores, has the biggest influence on the quality of your college applications. Research careers/start preliminary college search you don t need to know exactly what and where. Involve your parents discuss your thoughts and plans.
Tips for 9th Grade Parents Parents tend to visit school less as their kids get older, but parents are needed even more. Be involved. Stay in contact with the teachers and work with the teachers. Parents who ask their 9th grader what s going on in school will probably get some variation of this response: I have it covered. Parents need to know what their child s grades are and whether homework is getting turned in on time. When a child comes home and says such and such happened, check it out. You want to nip it in the bud as soon as possible. Take the same proactive steps with academics. Going to a teacher on the last day of the semester is a day late and a dollar short. Some 9th graders can study independently, but others still need to work at the kitchen table with a parent close by.
If you need help. SCHS teachers (mornings and afternoons- talk to your teachers!) Math Lab- room 222 Blackboard Class websites Communicate with teachers through emails, and phone calls. Infinite Campus grading website Conferences through the counselors
SCHS Professional School Counselors 770-969-2840 Ms. Fagan * A-DI Mrs. Dunn * DO-J Mrs. Sanford * K-P Ms. Ann Garbutt - (A D) ext. 272 Mrs. Vivian Dunn (E J) ext. 227 Dr. Beverly Brown ( K Rd) ext. 232 Ms. Sharon Barrow (Re Z) ext. 233
