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South Forsyth High School
South Forsyth High School
We Are… South ForsythWe Are… South Forsyth
Connect to Achieve; Lead to Inspire
February 13, 2013
War Eagles
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SFHS AdministrationJeff Cheney, Principal
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Brandi Cannizzaro, Assistant Principal Grades 11-12
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James Parrish, Assistant Principal Grade 10
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Laura Wilson, Assistant PrincipalFreshman Academy
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Professional School Counseling StaffSharon McWhorter Edward FernandezDepartment Chair Senior Counselor(770) 781-2264 ext. 101118 (770) 781-2264, ext.
[email protected] [email protected]
Jennifer Gibbs Dallas LeDuffFreshman Academy Counselor Graduation Coach(770) 781-2264 ext. 101113 (770) 781-2264, ext.
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Michele Vargas Bessy ThomasSophomore Counselor Administrative Assistant(770) 781-2264 ext. 101116 (770) 781-2264, ext.
Stacye Fickle Victoria HorakJunior Counselor Registrar(770) 781-2264, ext. 100444 (770) 781-2264, ext.
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Connecting. . . Here To There
Develop Your Learning Goals
Prepare For Graduation &
Course Requirements
Identify Academic
Supports & Resources
Know Your Academic &
Career Pathway Options
Prepare for College and
Career Challenges
Implement
Goals Through Course
Registration
2013-2014
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What Are Your Learning Goals?
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Classes of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science 4 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
CTAE / Fine Arts /Foreign Language 3 credits
Health / Pers. Fitness 1 credit
Electives 4 credits
TOTAL TO GRADUATE 23 credits
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Grading Scale / Quality Points
On-LevelHonors
Advanced Placement (AP)International Baccalaureate (IB)
A (90 – 100) = 4.0 A (90 – 100) = 5.0
B (80 – 89) = 3.0 B (80 – 89) = 4.0
C (70 – 79) = 2.0 C (70 – 79) = 3.0
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Academic Assistance
IF – Instructional Focus Help Sessions
Academic Progress Monitoring
Teacher Extra Help Sessions
Peer Tutoring
Saturday Academy
Thursday Tutoring
SFHS Academic Assistance Link
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HOPE and Zell Miller ScholarshipsHOPE Zell Miller
3.0 Core GPA(English, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language)
3.7 Core GPAEnglish, Math, Science, Social Studies & World Language)
Partially pays for USG Public Colleges determined by HOPE Factor Rate
Minimum of 1200 SAT (CR and MA) in one administrationor 26 Composite ACT
For more information, visit http://www.gacollege411.org
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Grading, Credit, and Your Transcript
Final Grades and Units of Credit are posted to the student’s transcript at the conclusion of the course.
Year-long course = 1.0 credit Half-year course = 0.5 credit
EOCT is 20% of course grade
EOCT courses are 9th Lit/Comp, American Lit., Coordinate Alg., Analytic Geom., Biology, Physical Science, US History, and Economics
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High School Assessments
EOCT (Grades 9-12)
GHSWT (Grade 11)
PSAT (Grades 9, 10, & 11)
SAT and ACT (Grades 11 & 12 for college/university admissions)
Please see SFHS Counseling / SFHS Winter / Spring Testing Schedule and www.SAT.CollegeBoard.org for testing and registration dates
ASSET or COMPASS (Grade12 for technical colleges)
Click here for SFHS Assessment Webpage
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Building A Schedule
Teachers recommend core academic classes (English, Math, Social Studies, and Science) and enter recommendations into Infinite Campus (IC);
Students / Parents choose electives and enter choices through parent / student portal located on the SFHS Home Page
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What are electives? Electives are courses not specifically listed as
required for graduation. Students can earn 4 or more elective units for graduation, but course choices are up to the individual student.
SFHS has elective course offerings in the following areas:
*Visual Arts *Physical Education*Band *Technical / Career*Journalism *Theater
*World Language
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Elective Pathways. . .Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine ArtsPathway Requirements for Pathway
Advanced Academic Pathway—Language Arts, Math, Science
At least four courses required for graduation in the content area AND at least one of the four courses must be AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment in the academic content area
Advanced Academic Pathway—Social Studies
At least three units required for graduation in the content area AND at least one of the three units must be AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment in Social Studies
World Language Pathway At least two units in the same World Language PLUS at least one unit reflecting AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment (reflecting a third course at the college level) in the same World Language
Fine Arts Pathway At least 3 courses from any one of the following areas: Visual Arts, Theater, Music, or Journalism.
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Elective Pathways. . .Technical & CareerPathways Courses
Business—Computer Science Computing in the Modern World, Beginning Programming, *Intermediate Programming
Culinary Arts Intro to Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts I, *Culinary Arts II
Engineering Foundations of Engineering, Engineering Concepts, *Engineering Applications
Fashion Marketing Marketing Principles, Fashion Marketing, *Advanced Fashion Marketing Sales
Marketing/Management Marketing Principles, Advanced Marketing, *Entrepreneur: Building a Business
Sports Marketing Marketing Principles, Intro to Sports and Entertainment Marketing, *Advanced Sports and Entertainment Marketing
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New Pathways for SFHS
Pathway Courses
Teaching As A Profession
1st Course—Examining the Teaching Profession
In succeeding years, other pathway courses will include . . . .Contemporary Issues in EducationTeaching As A Profession Internship
Manufacturing(Sponsored by the Siemens Corporation)
1st Course—Foundations of Manufacturing and Materials
In succeeding years, other pathway courses will include. . . .Robotics and Automated SystemsProductive Enterprises
In 2013-2014 SFHS is making plans for two new pathways to be phased in, beginning with rising 10th grade students.
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Pathway Awards
To earn a pathway award, students must complete a series of courses authorized by the Georgia DOE as a pathway.
Awards include Seal of Completion, Seal of Distinction, and Pathway Scholar Medallion
Click on CTAE page and click on Pathway Credentialing for more information
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Course Registration Schedule Date Event
Wed., Feb. 20 *Registration Advisement for students in grades 9-11
*Parent Portal opens for selecting elective courses
*Academic and Elective Fair during Instructional Focus (IF)
Wed., Feb. 27 (Instructional Focus)
IB Question & Answer Information Session
Thurs., Feb. 28 Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting
Fri., March 8 Parent Portal closes for registration
Fri., March 8 IE2 Contracts due for Seniors
Wed., March 27 Students receive Final Course Verification Forms
Fri., April 12 Course Waiver Deadline –4 PM
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University System of GeorgiaTwo and Four-Year Colleges
Carnegie Unit Requirement In Specific Subject Areas
4 Carnegie Units English Literature (9th, American, and 2 Additional English units) integrated with grammar, usage, and advanced composition skills
4 Carnegie Units Mathematics Mathematics I/Coordinate Algebra, Mathematics II/Analytic Geometry, and two additional units
4 Carnegie Units Science One unit of Biology, one unit of Physical Science or Physics, one unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems or Environmental science, and a fourth science
3 Carnegie Units Social Science Must include one unit focusing on US Studies, half unit Economics, half unit Am. Gov. and one unit focusing on World Studies
2 Carnegie Units World Language Must be two units of the same language
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USG Colleges– Fall 2012Admitted Freshman Profile
University Mid 50%GPA
Mid 50%SAT
Mid 50%ACT
UGA 3.74 - 4.04 1770 - 2050 27 - 31
Georgia Tech
3.77 – 4.08 1960 - 2160 28 – 32
GCSU 3.25-3.71 1090-1210 23-26
Georgia State
3.12-3.49 1000-1180 21-25
UNG 3.63 1122 25
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SFHS MINI COLLEGE FAIRWednesday, March 13, 2013
19 Colleges Attending
TO ATTEND,
SENIORS, JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES
MUST OBTAIN A PASS FROM THE
WEST HALL COUNSELING OFFICEADDITIONAL INFORMATION POSTED ON THE COLLEGE BULLETIN BOARD
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Earning College Credit in High School
Earn college-level credit at SFHS– Advanced Placement (AP®)– International Baccalaureate (IB)
Attend a local college– Dual Academic Credit (ACCEL)– Move On When Ready (MOWR)– Dual Technical Credit (HOPE Grant)– Joint enrollment
Attend a high school/college-sponsored program– Advanced Academy (University of West Georgia)– Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics, Engineering and
Science (GAMES—Middle Georgia College)
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Lanier Tech Dual Enrollment Programs Offered 2013-2014
Forsyth Campus Dawson Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Cosmetology (Shampoo Tech)
Child Development Welding
Interior Design
Criminal Justice
Design and Media Production
**See your Counselor for more information
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Preparing for Course RegistrationDuring Instructional Focus on Feb. 20th, students will receive:
Registration letter outlining scheduling procedures Course selection sheets (color-coded by rising grade level & school specific) SFHS Rising 10th graders- BLUE SFHS Rising 11th graders- PURPLE SFHS Rising 12th graders- PINK Teachers' recommendations for core classes- Graduation Requirements Directions for viewing teacher recommendations on Parent Portal Directions for the waiver-process Directions for signing-up for additional academics and electives on
Parent Portal from home All forms can be found on the Counseling Website
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High School Course Guide
The 2013-2014 High School Course Guide represents the vital information necessary to enable each student to make sound academic decisions.
Course descriptions Course sequences Prerequisites Pathways
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Online Registration of Elective Classes
Go to http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs and click on the Parent Portal link under Quick links.
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Online Registration of Elective Classes If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please
obtain an Activation Key from SFHS—Mrs. Coleman in West Hall Main Office, Mrs. Thomas in West Hall Counseling Office, or Ms. Willis in East Hall Office;
You will be given directions on setting up your Parent Portal account after obtaining your Activation Key;
Directions for online registration and Parent Portal accounts will also be given to your student on February 20th during Instructional Focus.
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Online Registration of Elective Classes
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Online Registration of Elective Classes
All students must have a total of 7 courses for the year. Please select the number of electives needed to complete your student’s schedule and choose 5 alternate electives;
After you have made your selection, please print a copy for your records.
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A Word About Teacher Approval for Selected ClassesSome classes require prior approval or an audition with the teachers listed below:
Work Based Learning (WBL) Katie Pniewski (Room 239)Office Aide
WBL Marketing Debra Moore (Room 242) WBL Culinary Arts Dawn Martin (Room 196) WBL Engineering Nick Crowder (Room 183) Band Paul Clark (Room 445) Chorus Kirk Grizzle (PAC) Journalism (Newspaper) Erin Powell (Room 406) Journalism (Yearbook) Erin Powell (Room 406) Dramatic Arts Kirk Grizzle (PAC)
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Check Out These Resources
SFHS Here There College and Career Virtual Centerhttp://heretothere.southforsythhs.org/
Forsyth County Schools College and Career Readiness Guidehttp://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/33713
SFHS Home Pagehttp://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs
SFHS Counseling Pagehttp://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/3219
Forsyth County Schools Home Pagehttp://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us
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