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Class of 2012, 2013Class of 2012, 2013Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

23 credits23 creditsEnglish: 4 creditsEnglish: 4 creditsMath: 4 creditsMath: 4 creditsScience: 4 creditsScience: 4 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsTech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 creditsTech/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 creditsHealth/Personal FitnessHealth/Personal Fitness

West 101West 101• 7 period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report 7 period /modified day…50 min/90 min classes…report

card every 6 weekscard every 6 weeks• Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the courseFinal Grades posted at the conclusion of the course• Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year

course = .50 creditcourse = .50 credit• Grading Scale:Grading Scale:

Regular/HonorsRegular/Honors APAPA (90 – 100) 4.0A (90 – 100) 4.0 A (90 – 100) 5.0A (90 – 100) 5.0B (80 – 89) 3.0B (80 – 89) 3.0 B (80 – 89) 4.0B (80 – 89) 4.0C (70 – 79) 2.0C (70 – 79) 2.0 C (70 – 79) 3.0C (70 – 79) 3.0

West 101West 101End of Course TestsEnd of Course TestsGeorgia High School Graduation TestsGeorgia High School Graduation Tests99thth Lit./Comp. Lit./Comp. Language ArtsLanguage ArtsPhysical SciencePhysical Science MathMathBiologyBiology WritingWritingMath I (Acc Math I)Math I (Acc Math I) ScienceScienceMath II (Acc Math II)Math II (Acc Math II) Social StudiesSocial StudiesAmer. Lit.Amer. Lit. * Taken in the Junior year…students * Taken in the Junior year…students

must must U.S. HistoryU.S. History pass all section to earn a diplomapass all section to earn a diplomaEconomicsEconomics

Counts 15% of the Final GradeCounts 15% of the Final Grade

HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)

EnglishEnglish

American LitAmerican LitAP Lang.AP Lang.

Adv. Comp.Adv. Comp.AP Lit. AP Lit.

MathMathMath III with SupportMath III with Support

Math IIIMath III

Accelerated Math III Accelerated Math III

Acc. Math III & AP StatsAcc. Math III & AP Stats

AP Calculus or AP StatsAP Calculus or AP Stats

MathMathMath IV Math IV

Math IV in Finance Math IV in Finance

AP StatsAP Stats

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus AB/BCAP Calculus AB/BC

DL Calculus ( GA Tech)DL Calculus ( GA Tech)

ScienceScience

BiologyBiology

Physical Science or PhysicsPhysical Science or Physics

& 2 additional Science & 2 additional Science coursescourses

Social StudiesSocial Studies

US HistoryUS History

AP US History AP US History

Government/EconGovernment/Econ

AP GovernmentAP Government

AP EconAP Econ

Foreign LanguageForeign Language

Spanish I, II, III, IV, APSpanish I, II, III, IV, APFrench I, II, III, IV, APFrench I, II, III, IV, APLatin I, II, III, IVLatin I, II, III, IV

Business & Communication SystemsBusiness & Communication Systems

Business Education (FBLA)Business Education (FBLA)

Broadcast Media (TV, Video)Broadcast Media (TV, Video)

Marketing (DECA)Marketing (DECA)

Computer Science TechnologyComputer Science Technology

Family Consumer Family Consumer

Consumer ScienceConsumer Science

Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts

Cosmetology Cosmetology

EngineeringEngineering

EngineeringEngineering

Robotics TeamRobotics Team

Arts and HumanitiesArts and HumanitiesLanguage (Spanish, French, Latin)Language (Spanish, French, Latin)

Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)

Instrumental (Band)Instrumental (Band)

Drama/Theater (Acting)Drama/Theater (Acting)

Choral (Chorus)Choral (Chorus)

Healthcare SciencesHealthcare SciencesIntro to HealthcareIntro to Healthcare

BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Dual Enrollment OptionsDual Enrollment Options

Move On When Ready (full time at college)Move On When Ready (full time at college)

ACCEL (full time or part time core courses)ACCEL (full time or part time core courses)HOPE only pays for Core ClassesHOPE only pays for Core Classes

Lanier Tech College Dual EnrollmentLanier Tech College Dual Enrollment

HOPE funds for all programs…deadline dates HOPE funds for all programs…deadline dates

Pathway Honors…carrots.. Pathway Honors…carrots..

Complete 3 courses in a PathwayComplete 3 courses in a PathwayPathway Seal of CompletionPathway Seal of CompletionPathway Seal of DistinctionPathway Seal of DistinctionPathway Medallion Pathway Medallion

KeysKeys Check colleges for admission requirementsCheck colleges for admission requirements How motivated are you?How motivated are you? Have a plan of attackHave a plan of attack Push yourself to be the bestPush yourself to be the best Stay involved in school activitiesStay involved in school activities Leadership opportunitiesLeadership opportunities Persistence and DeterminationPersistence and Determination

Parent PortalParent PortalTeachers are making academic recommendations.Teachers are making academic recommendations.

Students/parents will check teacherStudents/parents will check teacher

recommendations once the Portal opens.recommendations once the Portal opens.

Wednesday, Feb 2Wednesday, Feb 2ndnd..Students/parents will add in electives and 3 Students/parents will add in electives and 3

alternatives choices into Portal.alternatives choices into Portal.

Change teacher recommendations using WaiverChange teacher recommendations using Waiver

Form only.Form only.

Portal closes on Friday, Feb 18Portal closes on Friday, Feb 18thth..

Course WaiverCourse Waiver

If you are completing a Course Waiver Request toIf you are completing a Course Waiver Request to

override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers areoverride a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are

due by:due by:

March 25thMarch 25th

Counselor HelpCounselor HelpCounselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days

for scheduling issues and help.for scheduling issues and help.

Monday, Feb 14Monday, Feb 14thth

Tuesday, Feb 15Tuesday, Feb 15thth

Wednesday, Feb 16Wednesday, Feb 16thth

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pmHours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm