the heritage upper school orientation 2003. mission statement mens, corpus, spiritus, sodalitas...
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The Heritage Upper School
Orientation 2003
Mission Statement
Mens, Corpus, Spiritus, Sodalitas Mind, Body, Spirit, Camaraderie
The mission of the Heritage School is to develop the mind in preparation for college and later life, to develop the body through competition and teamwork, to develop
the spirit through self-awareness and growth, and to develop camaraderie through shared experience.
College Prep Curriculum
The Heritage School is a college preparatory school. That is our mission, and we believe we are fulfilling that goal
as evidenced by the list of colleges to which Heritage graduates have been
accepted.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 23 units earned in grades 9-12 are required for
graduation.All Upper School Students are expected to complete at least 6
courses per year.
Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 units
Foreign Language 3 units of one language insequence
Natural Science 3 units of lab science
Mathematics 4 units - Algebra I, Geometry,Algebra II as a minimum. Studentsmust take a math each year.
PE and Health 1 unit
Social Science 3 units - must include USHistory, W History, Gov't & Econ
Computer & PublicSpeaking
1/2 unit each
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
These are courses designed to be taught as college level courses. In May, nation-wide
exams are given. Most colleges accept satisfactory grades (3,4, or 5) on the exam
as credit courses. The Pre-requisites for AP courses are found in the Student
Handbook, pages 9&10.
AP Courses Offered
• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Chemistry• AP English• AP Environmental Sc• AP French• AP European History
• AP Spanish• AP US History• AP Art
State Physical Education Guidelines
All high school students in Georgia are required to take one semester of fitness and one semester of health. Part of this course includes the ADAP Test (Alcohol, Drug Awareness Program) which
is necessary for securing a driver’s license in Georgia. Students are given a card at the
completion of the course.
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• Registrar - Susan Dieckmann
• Grades from ninth grade are entered on the permanent transcript
• The Cumulative GPA • (Grade Point Average)
begins in ninth grade
• These grades are used to qualify for the following:
• HOPE Scholarship• College Admissions• Valedictorian and
other Honors• Graduating with
Honors
Failures
A course that is failed must be retaken the following year or taken in an approved
summer school. The failing grade remains on the transcript.
Grading Scale
A 92-100
B 84-91
C 76-83
D 70-75
F 69 and below
Communication
• The school and the teachers use several vehicles to keep parents informed.
• Update• The Web Page• Handbook• Phone Directory• E-mail• Phone calls home• Academic Alerts• Report Cards
Heritage Technology
• Heritage home page
• Teacher web sites
• On-line syllabi
• Teacher e-mail
• Student e-mail
• Code of Ethics
• varsitybooks.com
Testing
NEDT - National EducationalDevelopment Test
Ninth Grade
PSAT - PreliminaryScholastic Aptitude Test
Tenth & Eleventh Grades
SAT I All Eleventh & TwelthGraders
SAT II (Subject Tests) As desired or requested bysome colleges
ACT As desired or requested bysome colleges
Counseling - Dr. Sandy Thames
• New Student Transition
• Study Lab
• Follow-up to Academic Alerts
• Medication
• Available to individual students and groups as needed
College Advisor - Heather Click
• College Preparatory curriculum expectations
• Resources
• Exploration, Selection, Admission
• College Bound Programs
Advisor/Advisee System
• Academic guidance
• Support
• Contact for parents
• Student advocate
• Conferences
Athletics
• Athletic Director - Simone DuPree• The Heritage School is a member of the
Georgia Independent School Association.
• The Heritage School is a member of Region 4AA and competes against other independent schools in the area.
Athletic Programs
Fall Winter Spring
Cross Country MS & VarsityBasketball
Track
MS & VarsitySoccer (Boys)
MS & VarsityDance Team
MS & VarsitySoccer (Girls)
MS & VarsityCheering
Tennis
MS & VarsitySoftball
Baseball
Golf
GISA Rules
Athletic EligibilityAll students must pass five academic
courses the preceding semester.All students must have a current physical
on file with the AD.
Clubs & Activities
• Key Club Gina Watkiss• Outing Club Frank Marchman• French Club Alice Browning• Spanish Club Paulina Aber• Natl Honor Society Darrell Comfort• SGA Dorothy Rich & David Boyd• Honor Council Jeff Stuart• Heritage Singers Marian Steed
Daily Schedule
8:20-9:58 1A or 1B10:00-10:15 Community Time10:15-10:50 XL10:50-12:20 2A or 2B12:20-12:50 Lunch12:50-2:17 3A or 3B2:20-3:15 4A or 4B
Community Time
Each day all upper school students meet together in the SLC. The meeting is
conducted by the President of the SGA. We recognize achievements, make
announcements, and share ideas. These meetings keep us informed and bring us
together as a community.
Excel (XL)
XL is a period each day, following Community Time, when students have the opportunity to meet with
teachers for extra help, or to make up work, or just time to talk. It is perfect for continuing labs, or completing projects. Ninth graders will be assigned to a study hall.
However, they are able to do all of the above after
checking in with their teacher. At certain times faculty members may offer mini classes in areas of interest to
students.
Interim
• October 28-31• Ninth Grade –Skidaway (Marine Biology) – Gina
Watkiss• Sophomores - Service experience -Dorothy Rich,
and Alice Browning• Juniors - College trip - Heather Click • Seniors - Trip to St. Mary’s/Cumberland - Glenda
Davis and Tracey Littlefield
Freedom and Responsibility
• XL
• Free Period
• Lunch
• Driving
• Senior Privileges
Absences & Morning Tardies
• If a student will be absent or tardy for any reason, please call before 8:30.
• In the event that a student must be absent for an extended period for reasons other than illness, please inform the Registrar in advance.
• The Registrar calls the home of every student who is not at school by 8:30.
• Excessive tardies at the end of each quarter will result in a Saturday workday and /or loss of Sr. privileges.
Upper School Dress Code
• Collared dress, polo, mock or turtleneck shirts
• Shirts tucked in• Dress pants or mid-thigh
length shorts• Sandals, dress shoes or
athletic shoes• Sleeveless tops or
blouses
• No T-shirts, short or long sleeved
• Shorts must be appropriate length
• No tank tops or shirts that reveal undergarments
• No sweatshirts other than Heritage sweatshirts
Questions?
• Academic
• Activities
• Athletics
Open House
September 4, 2003
SLC 7:00pm
Grades 7-12
Tours will be available for anyone who would like to
see the campus.Thank you for your time.