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Survival Manual

• Every parent receives a Survival Manual when they enter the auditorium

• Explanation of event• Schedule of evening• Information from current ninth graders• Test taking/Note taking tips• Requirements to graduate• Department Chair information• Extracurricular activities• Brief summary of policies/information about our school• Map of School

Why Do We Focus on Transition to High School?

• Reduce fears• Reduce schedule

changes• Reduce

misunderstandings• Reduce discipline

problems• Reduce attendance

problems• Reduce academic

problems

• Increase confidence• Increase information• Increase

communication• Increase involvement• Increase participation

in clubs/sports• Increase knowledge

about requirements• Increase awareness of

policies

CONCERNS FOR TYPICAL 9TH GRADERS

CONCERNS FOR TYPICAL 9TH GRADERS

Will I have friends? What is normal? Larger environment

(fitting in) Locker Lunch Crowded halls What sports/clubs do

you have?

Will I have friends? What is normal? Larger environment

(fitting in) Locker Lunch Crowded halls What sports/clubs do

you have?

Bathrooms Getting on the right

bus Taking medication Peer pressure Assignments Safety What will my typical

schedule look like?

Bathrooms Getting on the right

bus Taking medication Peer pressure Assignments Safety What will my typical

schedule look like?

HIGH SCHOOL IS A TIME OF CHANGE

Students will be:• Taking new courses • Meeting new

teachers• Having more

independence• Having more

responsibilities

SCHOOL WORK WILL BE MORE CHALLENGING

This includes:• Subjects that will challenge your child to

think and to work harder• Tests and exams which will require

more time to prepare for • Homework which will be an important

part of your child’s grades in each class• Long-term projects will be expected

GRADES ARE MORE IMPORTANT IN HIGH SCHOOL

• Your child’s first year grades are part of their grade point average (GPA).

• Colleges will look at your high school grades

• Grades help students obtain scholarships (specifically, HOPE)

WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING FOR

• The type of classes you are taking: AP, Foreign Language, rigorous courses

• Extra-curricular involvement: Clubs, Sports, etc. We have over 20 clubs and over 30 athletic teams.

• Students that are diverse

ORGANIZATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

The keys are:

• Knowing when work is due

• Planning how to do quality work and getting it done on time

• Setting short-term goals that you can reach

• Writing down assignments for the day, week, month and semester in a planner or calendar. (Include any papers and tests.)

TO GRADUATE:

You must:• earn 28 units• pass all parts of

the Georgia High School Graduation test (Writing, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Graduation Requirements

• 4 English (Am. Lit req.)• 4 S.S.• 4 Math (starts with Math 1)• 4 Science• 2 Foreign Language (college req.)• 1 Health/PE or 3 JROTC• 1 Fine Arts, Career or Foreign Language III• 8 Total Electives

3-4 CTAE Electives to complete a Career Pathway

28 Total Credits

Example of 9th Grade Schedule

• 1st Semester 2nd Semester

• English 9 Biology• World Geography/Civics Math I• Health/PE (Req.) Elective or 3 JROTC

• Computer Applications (Req.) Elective or JROTC

SEMESTER SYSTEM

At the end of each semester, final grades for the courses taken are entered on the permanent record.

On the block schedule, if all courses are passed, you may earn 4 units each semester.

BLOCK SCHEDULE

Students typically take two academic classes and two elective classes

Students take a year’s worth of coursework for 4 subjects each semester.

Classes are approximately 90 minutes

8:22-9:52 (1st block)

9:58-11:28 (2nd block)

11:34-1:29 (3rd block)

1:35-3:05- (4th block)

Promotion:

• Earn 6 units = 10th Grade• Earn 13 units= 11th Grade• Earn 20 units= 12th Grade

To Be a JUNIOR:

• Earn 2 units of Math• Earn 2 units Science• Earn 2 units of English• Earn 2 units of Social Studies

• This is regardless of the total number of units earned.

Course Offerings

Academic

Honors Electives

Modern Language

Fine Arts

Physical Education

CTAE

CTAE PathwaysCTAE Pathways

• Agriculture (Agriscience, Forestry, Horticulture)• Transportation• Business and Computer Science (Computing, Small

Business)• Construction• Family/Consumer Science (Early Childhood Ed)• Healthcare Science Technology Ed (Therapeutic

Nursing, Therapeutic Medical Services)• Engineering & Education• Coop Work Program• JROTC

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES

• High School staff will bring registration forms to middle school.

• Teachers will recommend academic classes• Students/parents select electives• Parent night that evening discussing

registration process.• Forms will require teacher, parent, and

student signatures• Once form is completed, changes will be

made only by necessity.• Schedule will be picked up in August.

End of Course Test (EOCT)

Any student enrolled in and/or receiving credit for an EOCT, regardless of grade level, will be required to take the EOCT upon completion of that course

EOCT is 15 % of the final grade Student must have a final course grade of a 70 or

above to pass the test and earn credit towards graduation

EOCT: Math I, Math II, US History, Economics, Biology, Physical Science, 9th Grade English, 11th Grade English

EOCT Study Guides: available online: www.doe.k12.ga.us

Grading Scale

• A= 90-100

• B=80-89

• C=70-79

• F=Below 70

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPTo receive

the HOPE scholarship: students must earn a 3.0

overall average in the CORE COURSES for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language

www.gacollege411.org

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

• Physical Exam (must be on Georgia form)• School Insurance or proof of individual accident coverage• Signed parental permission form• Satisfaction of all Georgia High School, system, and school

policies• All ninth graders are automatically eligible 1st semester• After 1st semester, students must pass 3 out of 4 courses and be

on track for graduation

• Drug screening is mandatory - BOE Policy• Athletic forms can be found on school website-www.lumpkin.k12.ga.us/high_school

Lunch

Students eat lunch during 3rd block Students report to their 3rd period teacher and

are dismissed by schedule There are three, 25 minute lunch periods during

this block Cost of lunch is $1.60 Students can also bring their own lunch 9th Grade students sit with all grade levels

Lockers

• Students will be able to purchase a locker at open house for $10

• Students taking PE will have access to a PE locker but will need to buy an additional lock.

• PE locks should be removed after each class period.

Homeroom

Students are assigned to a homeroom that meets bi-monthly with an advisor.Advisors discuss important information specific to the student’s grade level and helps students register for classes every year.Advisement topics include:

* Hope Scholarship, 4-year plans, goal setting, test taking and study skills

* See website for bi-weekly lessons

Academic Help Available

Tutoring/Credit Recovery is available before and after school

Mornings Afternoons Before school help with student’s

classroom teachers- 7:45-8:15 Library available for

research/studying

Rewards/Incentive Program

Each grading period; Mid-term, Nine weeks, Semester

No discipline referrals No more than 2 tardies No more than 4 unexcused absences Passing all classes Rewards have included food certificates

from Chick-Fil-A, and Papa Johns, free passes to LCHS events, World of Coke trip, and field day at Yahoola Creek Park

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ATTENDANCE/TARDIES

• Students are expected to attend school and be on time daily. In the case a student must be out, documentation must be provided by the parent/student within 48 hours. According to state law, only certain excuses are permitted.

• All students who are late (ex/un) must sign in at the main office. Accumulation of tardies will result in a discipline referral. Transportation issues are not excusable.

School Nurse

• Gives care for injuries and illnesses occurring at school

• Gives medications/procedures for special medical conditions

• Students cannot have medicines, prescription or non-prescription, in their possession at school. Inhalers and insulin are an exception.

Checking Students In and Out

• Checking student out of school: please send note with student in the morning before the bell rings with specific dismissal time and phone number to verify check out. Faxes and phone checkouts will not be accepted.

• Student leaves early: must have medical note or court appointment note to be excused

• All Students should be to school on time• Tardy: only excused with a medical or court

appointment note-car trouble is not acceptable excuse

SCHOOL WEBSITESCHOOL WEBSITEhttp://lumpkin.ga.lch.schoolinsites.comhttp://lumpkin.ga.lch.schoolinsites.com

School News/Calendar of School News/Calendar of EventsEvents

Teacher/Course informationTeacher/Course information Communication Communication Scholarship InformationScholarship Information Testing InformationTesting Information Student Handbook Student Handbook

Freshman Festival

• March 14; 11:00am - 1:00pm• Free T-shirts for 8th graders• Drawing for class ring and yearbook• Presentation by GaCollege411.org• Classroom visits-Clubs-Sports Booths• Cheerleader led skit• Pep Band and Chorus• Hot Dog Lunch

Get Involved!

• See Packet for list of extra-curricular activities

• Sports• Clubs/Activities• Chorus/Band

SUCCESS DEPENDS ON:ATTITUDEWORK ETHICORGANIZATIONACTIVITIESBEING INFORMED

Teach, challenge, support, and prepare every student…!

Lumpkin County High School

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