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Planning for High School Success: A Guide for 9th Grade Students (2013-2014)

This comprehensive guide outlines the essential information for students entering 9th grade in Clayton County Schools for the 2013-2014 academic year. It details promotion requirements, high school credit accumulation, course selections, and elective pathways. Students must pass a specific number of core and elective classes to progress and graduate on time. The guide includes advice on choosing honors and AP courses, required classes for graduation, and information on career pathways. Essential resources and support for academic success are also provided.

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Planning for High School Success: A Guide for 9th Grade Students (2013-2014)

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  1. Clayton County Public SchoolsPlanning for SuccessGetting ReadyForHigh SchoolStudents entering9th grade in 2013-2014

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

  3. 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 and World Languages)Each time you fail a course, you place yourself at risk of not graduating on time.

  4. Number of courses taken • * 7 courses each day • *Students earn .5 units per course • * 3.5 units per semester ~ there are 2 semesters in a school year • * 7 units per year

  5. Required 9th Grade Courses • 4 academic classes: • English, Math, Science, Social Studies • 3 electives: • Career Pathways, World Languages or Fine Arts NOTE: These courses are also required for 10th, 11th and 12th grades

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

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

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

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

  10. 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

  11. Required for Graduation • ½ unit of Health • AND • ½ unit of Personal Fitness • OR • 3 years of ROTC

  12. Electives • Students can only take 2 electives during their school year. • However, during the advisement process, students are required to select 4 electives in the event one or more of their preferred electives is not available.

  13. (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) • NOTE: World language courses may differ at each Clayton County high school.

  14. (Electives)Career Pathways Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE) 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.

  15. 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 …………………………………………………….

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

  17. 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; at the end of the First and at the end of the Second semester. These are final course grades.

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

  19. Graduation Policy • ** Students must PASS all EOCT tests to meet graduation requirements. • ** There is one diploma type for all students (High School Diploma) • ** 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 • 3 units required from: Foreign Language and/or CTAE and/or Fine Arts for all students • 4 additional electives • 1 unit in Health/Personal Fitness Education or 3 years of JROTC

  20. 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

  21. CCPS VIRTUAL CREDIT RECOVERY • On-Line Class • Students meet in the Computer Lab • Self paced (Independent Study format) • $40 • Parents provide transportation home • There is a lab monitor, however, there is no teacher. • Athletes CAN NOT take Virtual Recovery

  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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