Freshman Parent Meeting Class of 2019 January 13, 2015 Cherokee High School Auditorium, 7:00pm WELCOME Neil Howell, Assistant Principal Cherokee Administration Principal: Mr. Todd Miller Assistant Principals: Dr. Pam Andes (Seniors and curriculum) Mr. Jack Wallner (Juniors and Athletics) Mr. Rodney Larotta (Sophomores and CTAE) Mr. Neil Howell (Freshman and Special Ed) Mrs. Meagan Biello (Freshman) Cherokee Counseling Staff Ms. Tracy Tuck (A-Da) Ms. Amanda von Schilling (De-Hul) Ms. Sonia Murillo(Hum-Mr) Ms. Gayle Cuomo(Mu-Sc) Ms. Karen Holton(Se-Z)Lead Counselor Ms. Liz SpellGraduation Coach Counseling Office: Ms. Wendy Wemmer You have your transcript now, what does it mean? Lets talk about GPA/NGA Unweighted/weighted Class rank Graduation Requirements Attendance Policy Course recovery Course information HOPE, SAT, ACT, Course Rigor CCSD uses NGA (numeric grade avg) Scale Take final grade in classes Add them up and divide by how many courses Most colleges use a 4.0 but will take the NGA How do you convert NGA to GPA? Numerous calculators on line,CFZMvgQodhEYHSwCFZMvgQodhEYHSw Whats a GPA and who cares? Grade Point Average A= B= C= D= F= and Cumulative, Core, HOPE, College Determines Class Rank Class of 2019 Classes are divided into two semesters 1 st Semester (August December) 2 nd Semester (January May) A student will take 6 classes each semester Each semester course is worth.5 units of credit per class Credit is issued at the end of each semester (December & May) Students must earn 23 units to graduate Requirements for 2019 Graduates Core Course Requirements 4 Units of English Must include 9 th Lit, Amer. Lit 4 Units of Math 4 Units of Science Must include Biology and Physical Science OR Physics 3 Units of Social Studies World History, U.S. History, Govt/Econ Elective Requirements 1 Unit of Health (.5) and Personal Fitness (.5) 3 Units of required electives (World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career/Technical) 4 Units of miscellaneous electives TAA provides potential.5 credit Pass or Fail grade Pathway 23 total units are required for graduation No Credit Credit will NOT be issued if: A student has 7 or more absences per semester Absences are counted in each class separately Attendance waiver must be done to get credit A student does not pass the class with a grade of 70 or higher A student does not take the required GA Milestones Georgia Milestones-EOC State Required Assessment English 9 th Grade Literature American Literature Math Algebra Geometry Science Physical Science Biology Social Studies Economics US History An EOC counts for 20% of the FINAL COURSE GRADE in all eight courses. Family Portal Provides Real-Time Access to: Grades Attendance Student Schedule For information/troubleshooting Automatically created from your school contact records Subject line type: Request login information for family portal Yourmust include: your name, students name and the school currently attending We must have an accurate and updatedaddress Cherokee Website Visit Us Here Review Student Information Review your students transcript to be sure it is up to date Unofficial transcripts were given during the students first TAA meeting. Verify that your students social security number is correct Verify contact information Mailing address Phone numbers Recovery Options for Failed Courses Summer School Recover 1 Credit (Maximum) Three to Four weeks in June 8:00 4:00 Monday Friday $ per half credit Online Options (BYU, GAVS, etc.) See counselor for options Student MUST have administrative approval before beginning any program Cost varies Retake class during school No cost involved Seniors and Juniors only May delay graduation Please speak with your counselor regarding any recovery options! Recovery Options for Failed Courses Credit Connect APEX Computer Based Program Able to recover.5 credit per session AM 7:15 until 8:15 Monday Friday at Cherokee $ per half credit Register with your counselor Polaris Evening School Recover.5 credit per quarter Available each quarter (every 9 weeks) 2 hour courses, Monday-Thursday on Woodstock High Schools campus 4:00, 6:00, or 8:00 $ per half credit ( processing fee) Courses can be taken while enrolled at Cherokee High School World Languages 4 year colleges currently require a minimum of two years of the same world language Technical Colleges currently do not require a world language World Languages Offered at CHS SpanishFrench Latin American Sign Language Honors Courses Offered English, Social Studies & World Languages 9 Lit 10 Lit 11 Lit Advanced Comp U.S. & World History World Geography Spanish 2,3,4 French 2,3,4 Math & Science Algebra 1/Geometry Geometry/Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Chemistry Biology Human Anatomy GSE Algebra 1 GSE Geometry GSE Algebra 2 AP Courses Offered English & Social Studies AP English Lang & Comp/American Lit AP English Lit/Comp AP Psychology AP Government AP Micro/Macro Economics AP U.S. History AP World History AP Human Geography Math & Science AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1 AP Physics C: Mechanics AP World Language/Fine Arts/Career AP Spanish Language AP Music Theory AP 2D Drawing (teacher rec) AP Computer Science 19 Total AP Courses Advanced Placement Exams May 2016 by registration, deadline to register is February 10, Cost is $ Online payment is available on the website. Official AP website:To request past AP scores for college and program admissions, call Dual Enrollment (MOWR) Students that wish to take college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Students must begin process with college first GA College 411 MOWR Program Page GA College 411 MOWR Program Page Eligibility Requirements Be a rising junior or senior Have a minimum 3.0 in college- prep academic core classes Score at least 1100 on critical reading and math portions of the SAT combined (24 on the ACT) with a minimum score of 530 in critical reading (23 ACT) and 530 in math (22 ACT) The essay portion of the SAT is not considered Compass can be taken for tech schools only, in lieu of SAT/ACT * May vary by college Dual Enrollment Pros The potential for earning college credit is available especially for students that are planning to attend a school within the University system of Georgia May reduce cost of college, classes and books are free Doesnt tap into HOPE Cons Miss out on Cherokee High School atmosphere and experiences Not all college credit via dual enrollment is accepted at all colleges AP courses and tests may also be used for college credit PSAT All 10 th and 11 th grade students No charge to take the PSAT Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills Prepares students to take the SAT In 11th grade, PSAT scores are used to qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Free practice available on Khan Academy ACT/SAT Where to register: SAT:ACT: SAT/ACT can be taken multiple times Usually required to apply to colleges and universities (not required for technical colleges) College-bound Seniors should try to take spring semester of junior year, no later than fall semester of Sr. year if possible to meet application deadlines SAT vs. ACT *SAT 140 questions and required essay Guessing hurts the overall score 3 hours and 45 minutes Total score out of Sections: 3 critical reading, 3 math, 3 writing, 1 experimental *In effect until March 2016 ACT 215 questions and optional essay (most colleges require it) No guessing penalty 3 hours and 25 minutes total composite score of Sections: English, Math, Reading, Science SAT Changes Spring 2016 The essay will become optional and have a separate score The guessing penalty will be eliminated The overall scoring will return to the original 1,600 point scale Vocabulary definitions will be those most commonly used in college courses instead of obscure terms Will become more like the ACT Redesigned SAT 8 Key Changes on Redesigned SAT Eight changes Relevant words in context Engage in close reading & meaning/implications based on context of relevant words Command of evidence Interpret, synthesize and use evidence in sources to support conclusions/claims and integrate information through texts and graphical data Essay analyzing a source: optional on SAT Engage in close reading & analysis; clear writing Math that matters most Problem-solving and data text ;quantitative literacy, mastery of linear equations, complex equations Math problem grounded in real-world contexts Completing multistep applications to solve problems; may include charts, graphs, data Analysis in science and in history/social studies Solve problems in context and revise texts to be consistent with data presented in charts, tables. etc Founding documents and great global conversations Comprehend excerpts from U.S. founding documents and texts from ongoing global issues No penalty for wrong answers Total Score range for SAT Sub-scores for reading, writing/language, math 31 HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship HOPE Scholarship: 3.0 academic GPA, covers approximately 90% of the previous years tuition Zell Miller scholarship: 3.7 academic GPAcovers 100% of tuition SAT 1200 combined CR and Math SAT, or 26 ACT composite HOPE GPA is calculated using academic courses only. GPAs are NOT rounded for HOPE eligibility! Official HOPE GPA: GAcollege411.org Georgia Student Finance Commissions official calculations The most current information about changes to HOPE can be found at:HOPE_Program/_default.aspxHOPE_Program/_default.aspx 1)Advanced math, such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Math III, or an equivalent or higher course taken at an eligible high school or taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution; 2) Advanced science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Biology II, or an equivalent or higher course taken at an eligible high school or taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution; 3) Advanced placement courses in core subjects; 4) International baccalaureate courses in core subjects; 5) Courses taken at a unit of the University System of Georgia in core subjects where such courses are not remedial and developmental courses; or 6) Advanced foreign language courses taken at an eligible high school or taken for degree level credit at an eligible postsecondary institution. HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements Minimum number of courses prior to graduation 4 Examples of Courses CHS offers that meet HOPE Rigor Requirements AP Courses in core subjects Algebra 2, AMDM, Statistical Reasoning, Pre- calculus, Calculus Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, French 2 and above Spanish 2 and above Latin 2 and above ASL 2 and above Get Involved Extra-Curricular activities can help your student feel connected to the school, and are a factor in the college admissions process. Clubs Sports Community Service Opportunities Questions??? For detailed information regarding a child- specific case, please see the counselors or administrators after the meeting Follow us on Follow us on