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Clayton County Public Schools Planning for Success Getting Ready For High School Students entering 9 th grade in 2012-2013. Outline. High school credits Selecting 9 th grade courses Promotion requirements. Number of courses taken. * 7 courses each day *Students earn .5 units per course

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  1. Clayton County Public SchoolsPlanning for SuccessGetting ReadyForHigh SchoolStudents entering9th grade in 2012-2013

  2. Outline • High school credits • Selecting 9th grade courses • Promotion requirements

  3. Number of courses taken • * 7 courses each day • *Students earn .5 units per course • * 3.5 units per semester • * 7 units per year

  4. Required Courses9th grade • 4 academic classes • English, Math, Science, Social Studies • 3 electives • Career Pathways, World Languages, or Fine Arts,

  5. English(One Required) • Ninth Grade Literature / Composition • Ninth Grade Literature / Composition-Honors

  6. Mathematics(One required) • Coordinate Algebra • 1) Regular • 2) Accelerated

  7. Science(One required) • Biology • Honors Biology

  8. Social Studies (One Required) • World History • Honors World History • AP World History

  9. Advanced Placement (AP) / Honors: • * Honors courses – Please consult your student’s teacher for a recommendation. • * AP courses – “College-level courses” • * Any student may take an Honors/AP course. • The following are highly recommended: • >Consult the subject area teacher • >The student should be passing the current subject area class with 85 or better • >Great reading and comprehension skills • >Great study habits and willingness to work hard

  10. Required for Graduation • ½ unit of health • AND • ½ unit of personal fitness • OR • 3 years of ROTC

  11. Electives • Students are required to select 4 electives in the event one of their electives aren’t available.

  12. (Electives)World Languages • A minimum of 2 years of the same language is required for college entrance. • * Spanish, French, or Latin • * Honors Spanish or Honors French (IB)

  13. (Electives)Career Technology Career pathways are designed to provide students with a road map to career success. Once students have selected a pathway, it is recommended that they follow this course sequence throughout their high school years.

  14. Career Pathways Pathways vary by school Administrative Information Support ……………………………………………….. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer’s Training ……………………………………… Broadcast & Video Production ………………………………………………………. Computer System & Support …………………………………………………………. Construction ………………………………………………………………………………… Cosmetology ……………………………………………………………………………….. Culinary Arts ……………………………………………………………………………….. Engineering and Technology …………………………………………………………. Family & Consumer Sciences …………………………………………………………. Financial Management-Services ……………………………………………………… Horticulture …………………………………………………………………………………. Interactive Media …………………………………………………………………………. Law and Justice ……………………………………………………………………………. Marketing and Management …………………………………………………………… Teaching as a Profession ……………………………………………………………….. Therapeutic Services ……………………………………………………………………… Transportation Logistical Support …………………………………………………….

  15. (Electives)Fine Arts • Band • Choral Music • Orchestra • and Visual Art.

  16. Parent involvement • Parents will need to sign the course advisement form. • All forms should be returned to your child’s counselor by January 16th.

  17. Support Programs • Tutoring – Each subject area has a tutoring schedule. • “No Zero Policy” – Teachers recommend students that have zeros to stay after school on Friday to make up assignments. • Saturday School Tutoring • Small group guidance • RTI/SST • Teacher/Parent Collaboration

  18. 9th Grade Testing • PSAT – Practice “SAT” • PLAN – Practice “ACT” • Benchmark Tests • EOCT - (English / Math 1 / Biology)

  19. General Information • There are two “final” grading periods • Progress reports are sent home at 4.5 weeks, 9 weeks, and 13.5 weeks • Report cards are sent home at the end of each 18 weeks. (These are final course grades.)

  20. Promotion requirements To be promoted to 9th grade • You must pass 5 of 6 classes (using the end of year average). • Pass reading and math sections of the CRCT To be promoted to the 10th grade • You must pass 10 classes = 5 units • 3 of the 5 units must be in core areas • (English, math, science, social studies, world languages)Each time you fail a course, you place yourself at risk of not graduating on time.

  21. Graduation Policy • ** Students must pass all EOCT tests to meet graduation requirements. • ** There is one diploma type for all students • ** All students are required to complete a total of 23 units: • 4 units of English/Language Arts • 4 units of Science • 4 units of Math • 3 units of Social Studies • At least 3 units required from: Foreign Language and/or CTAE and/or Fine Arts for all students • At least 4 additional electives • 1 Health/Physical Education course or 3 years of JROTC

  22. Great Sources of Information • Call the counseling office at your school • Clayton County Public Schools webpage: www.clayton.k12.ga.us • Click on departments • Click on Guidance and Counseling

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