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A Georgia School of Excellence
Administration
Principal – Mr. Tim Corrigan
Assistant Principals
A-E Mrs. Debra Bryant
F-L Mr. Garin Berry
M-R Mrs. Camille Christopher
S-Z Dr. Michael Todd
Garrett Abelkop-Assistant Administrator
Counseling Department Elizabeth Chilson A-Dap
Curtisa Johnson Das-I(Department Chair)
Allison Shuler J-Mi
Deborah Blount Mo-Sem
Tammy Jones Sen-Z
Haaris Quraishy Graduation Coach
Alicia McClung Social Worker
Rita Jensen Records Coordinator
Dana Cochran Professional Assistant
Wonna Kang & Bilingual CommunitySolange Leonardo Liaisons
Rose Moro Cluster Nurse
Cynthia Butler Clinic Assistant
Chattahoochee High School 101
7 period day – 6 classes and 1 period for lunch/advisement
School begins at 8:20 and ends at 3:30
56 minute class periods with 6 minutes in between classes
Progress Report every 6 weeks
Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester
Yearlong Course = 1.0 credits
One Semester Course = .5 credits
Semester grades are not averaged at the end of the year
Curriculum FAQs
Grading Policies and Expectations
Choosing Courses for 2017-2018 School Year
Credits and Graduation Requirements
Earning Credits
Students earn credit for a course by earning a passing grade (70 or higher) in the course.
Grading Scale:• A = 90 or higher
• B = 80-89
• C = 70-79
• F = 69 or below
Grade Level Placement/Promotion:• Freshman = Less than 5 credits
• Sophomore = 5 – 10.5 credits
• Junior = 11 – 16.5 credits
• Senior = 17 or more credits
Graduation Requirements
• 4 English
• 4 Mathematics
• 4 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Health/Physical Education (.5 each)
• 3 CTAE and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts*
• 4 additional elective units
Students must earn a total of 23 credits:
• Counselors will conduct classroom guidance lessons and
supplementary parent nights to support students in meeting these
requirements.• *Note: 2 or 3 years of World Language credits may be required for college
admission
Credits from Middle SchoolHigh School Credits from Middle School
Students can earn High School credits for certain courses they’ve taken while in Middle School.
Math - Traditionally Algebra and for some Algebra and Geometry
Physical Science
World Language - The combination of 7th and 8th grade World Language equals 1.0 high school credit
How do these courses impact my High School GPA?
High School credits earned in Middle School are not included in HOPE Scholarship GPA calculations.
They are calculated in the overall Fulton County numeric GPA listed on the transcript.
* More information will come from the Middle School at the end of the school year about how your Middle School credits will transfer to High School.
General Grading Policies
Interim progress reports will be issued to students every 6 weeks.
Report cards are issued at the end of S1 and S2; these final grades become a part of the student’s permanent record and are reflected on the high school transcript.
Each course semester is independent of the other; S1 and S2 course grades are NOT averaged.
Honors and AP courses receive an additional 7 points added to the final passing grade.
Parents & Students can use Home Access Center to track assignments, grades, attendance, and discipline. Teacher pages list important day to day classroom information.
Instructional Levels
Balance
Utilize 8th Grade Teachers to help make the best academic placement choices - remember to balance your course load!
Make choices and stay with them
* NOTE: MOWR College Courses require a separate application process and each college has GPA/Testing requirements students must meet for acceptance to their programs.
• College Prep/Regular
• Honors
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Move on When Ready (MOWR)/College
Coursework
9th Grade Course Registration Middle School Teachers have made recommendations for
core course placements.
Verification form #1 will be delivered to middle school students on February 15th.
The verification form is also used to confirm that your student is registered for 6.0 credits.
Final course verification forms will be returned to the Middle School on March 14th.
Rising 9th Grade Visit-March 2nd.
**Reference the 17-18 Course Registration Page for more important dates and deadlines.**
Registration Procedures/Verification Forms
Academic Options
Fine Arts and Subject Area
Electives
Band, Orchestra, Chorus
Art
Drama and English
World Language
PE Electives
Career Teach Electives
Music Opportunities
BAND
•Jazz Band 1•Fall Marching Band
•Percussion Ensemble
•Color Guard•Symphonic Band•Wind Ensemble
CHORUS
•Beginning Women’s Chorus
•Intermediate Mixed Chorus
•Advanced Women’s Chorus
•Advanced Mixed Chorus
ORCHESTRA
•Concert Strings•Sinfonietta
•Chamber Orchestra
OTHER
•Piano•Guitar
*AP Music Theory
Drama and English
Elective OpportunitiesFundamentals of Theatre (Pre-req)
Acting 1 & 2
Musical Theater
Technical Theater
Speech & Forensics (Debate)
Yearbook – The Current
Newspaper – The Speculator
Literary Magazine-Chrysalus
Contemporary Literature
Fine Arts CoursesIntroduction to Art
Drawing and
Painting
1-IV
Ceramics
1-IVGraphics
Digital Design
Projects
AP Drawing
AP2D with
Service
Learning
AP 3D AP 2D with
Service Learning
Traditional
Darkroom
Photo
& Digital
1-IV
AP 2D with
Service
Learning
Sculpture
1-IV
AP 3D
Samantha
Bolton
AP Drawing/AP
2D
Parsons NYC
Scholarship
100K
Art Director
NY Apartment
Therapy Media
Top 10 Food
Website in
Nation
Salary 90K
Bria Jones
AP Drawing
SCAD Atlanta
Currently working
as animator on
Bobs Burgers
Erin Nelson
AP Drawing/AP
2D
Cooper Union
International
Exhibiting Artist
Gallery Owner
Species in
Atlanta
Tiffany Jang
Senior Product
Developer
Uncommongoods.com
Cornell University
Salary 100K
Physical Education Electives
Personal Fitness *
Rec Games
Weight Training
General PE
*Required for Graduation
*Waiver available for students in JV/Varsity Sports and Marching
Band. Ask your Counselor for details!
Athletic Opportunities
Boys GirlsFallFootballCross Country
WinterBasketballWrestlingSwimming
SpringBaseball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track
FallCompetition CheerleadingCross CountryFast-Pitch SoftballVolleyball
WinterBasketballBasketball CheerleadingGymnasticsSwimming
SpringGolf TennisLacrosse TrackSoccer
CHS Clubs In-Line Hockey
Latin Club
Fencing Club
Korean Arts Club
Latinos Moving Forward
Martial Arts
National Honors Society
Peer Mediation
121 Reach Tutoring
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Poetry Society Club
Rock Climbing
Rubik’s Cube Club
Students Against
Destructive Decisions
Science Olympiad Club
Spanish Club
Student Council
Tutoring Club
Writing Club
Automotive Club
And MANY, MANY More!For a full list of clubs, visit www.chattcougar.com
Ways to Get Involved
Athletic Teams
Academic Teams
Service Organizations
Clubs
Attend School Events
Class Council
Class of 2021 – Go Cougars!!