WELCOME!

Apalachee High SchoolGrade‐Level NightSeptember 19, 2012

AHS Administrative Team

Glenn Wilson Principal

Angela Boyd Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction

Marc DastousAssistant Principal, Student Services

Brian MooreAssistant Principal, 

Facilities &Athletic Director

Who Do I Contact?

Absences/Tardies Attendance Office

Counseling Counseling Office

Credit Evaluations Counseling Office/Advisors

Discipline/Safety Administration

Career/College Info Career Center

Grades Teachers

School #: (770) 586-5111Email addresses can be found on the school website

Guidance Counselors

Whitney Hardegree: A‐G

Amy Bishop: H‐M

Daniel Bennett:N‐Z

Title I

• Title I is a federally funded program that provides additional federal funds a district may use toward improving student learning.

Title I

• 2 Achievement Specialists: • Credit Recovery & Credit Extension• Georgia High School Graduation Test reviews• Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test

reviews• EOCT reviews• Core Academic Learning Lunch• Online Express• USA Test Prep, etc.

• 2 Computer Labs• Student computers in classrooms

Graduation Requirements

• 1 Common set of requirements for all students• 28 total units required for all students

– 4 units of English Language Arts– 4 units of Mathematics required for all students– 4 units of Science required for all students– 4 units of Social Studies required for all students– 1 unit of Health and Physical Education required for all students

– 3 units of CTAE/Fine Arts/Modern Language in a specific Pathway

– 8 additional electives for all students 

Pathways

• Students must complete a pathway (3 units) in one of the following areas:– Arts & Humanities

• Modern Languages, Art, Band, Drama, Chorus

– Career, Technical & Agriculture Education (CTAE)• Business, Healthcare, Agriculture, Engineering, Construction, Marketing, Public Safety, Transportation, Broadcast Video Production, JROTC, Family & Consumer Sciences

9th Grade Academic Placement

•Consult your child’s current teachers

•Look at the big picture •9th grade is a transition year

Math

•CCGPS Algebra

•CCGPS Algebra/Support

•Accelerated CCGPS Algebra

Literature

•9th Literature and Composition

•Honors 9th Literature and Composition

Science

•Physical Science

•Earth Systems

•Honors Biology

Social Studies

•World History

•Honors World History

•AP Human Geography

End Of Course Tests (EOCTs)

• Math 1

• Math 2

• GPS Algebra

• GPS Geometry

• CCGPS Algebra

• US History

• Economics

• Biology

• Physical Science

• 9th Lit

• American Literature

EOCT’s are given in the following courses: 

How much does the EOCT count?

• For students enrolled in Grade Nine for the first time on or after July 1, 2011, the EOCT counts as 20% of the final grade. 

Does my student need to take the Georgia High School Graduation Tests? 

• Students who entered Grade Nine in 2011 – 2012 and beyond will not take, and are not required to pass, the GHSGT.

• ALL students are required to take and pass the Georgia High School Writing Test.

Planning for Academic Success

• Students are not on their own! 

• Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers or counselors if they need additional support .

• Advisement!

• Be ACTIVE in your scheduling requests!

Planning Ahead

Who am I? Interests, abilities, and the things that are personally 

important.

Where am I going?Career interests, College interests

How do I get there?Resources: Career Center, GACollege411, financial aid

It’s never too early to start planning. Encourage your child to think about the following questions:

Career Center

Career Planning Tools•Career Assessment Tools 

•Job Search Tips (Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing & Interview Prep)

•Job Shadow Program

College Planning Tools•College Selection (4‐Year, 2‐Year, Technical & Training Programs)

•College Testing Information (PSAT, SAT, ACT, & Compass)

•College Application Process

•Financial Aid Information (FAFSA) & Scholarships

•Career & Technical Education

Ms. Hicks, Career Center Coordinator

Gacollege411.org

• Career Tests• Career Information• College Search/Info• College Applications• HOPE GPA

•Graduation Planning•Scholarship Search•Financial Aid Info•SAT/ACT Prep•GHSGT Prep

Working Towards College, Scholarships, Etc.

GPA isn’t everything! (but it’s important!)

Extra‐curricular activities help with college and scholarship applications!

• Examples: Clubs, sports, jobs, youth groups, volunteer work.

– These activities are a great way for students to gain valuable experience and demonstrate skills to college and scholarship review committees.

– Encourage your student to participate  in extra‐curricular activities at school or in the community

GACHE ‐ Georgia Appalachian Center for Higher Education

• Grant for $10,000 ☺– Visits to post‐secondary institutions

– ACT Explore test

– Focus on the Future activities

– Reality fair 

– “Cat Chats” and other parent meetings 

– And more to come!

There are several ways for you to stay connected with your student’s progress and with Apalachee High School…

Staying Connected

Parent Portal ‐ access attendance, schedules, grades and assignment information via computer 

and/or smartphone Pick up a handout or follow step-by-step instructions available at

www.barrow.k12.ga.us

AHS Website –now includes a calendar of events

Twitter/Facebook –for up‐to‐the‐minute information about testing, upcoming events, sports, etc.