CHHS 9 th Grade Parent Registration Night Are you ready?

CHHS 9th Grade Parent Registration

Night

Are you ready?

Topics Covered

• Block Schedule• Freshman Classes• Honors Classes• Extra Support• 9th Grade

Academy• Standards Based

Report Cards

• 9th Grade Counts• Graduation• GHSGT• Parent

Involvement• Extracurricular

Activities• Eligibility• Questions

Douglas County High Schools

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Graduation RuleGraduation Rule

New Graduation RuleNew Graduation Rule• Effective with incoming freshmen in

2008

• Eliminates tiered diploma options

• Common set of diploma requirements

• All graduates prepared for college-entry courses AND the workplace without remediation

Areas of Study Units RequiredEnglish/Language Arts * 4Mathematics* 4Science* 4Social Studies* 4 (3)CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 3Health and Physical Education* 1Electives 4

Total Units (Minimum) 24 (23)

* Required Courses and/or Core Courses

Graduation RuleGraduation Rule

BLOCK SCHEDULE• Students take 4 classes per

semester (8 classes total)

• We try to balance two academics and two electives each semester

• Each class is 90 MINUTES

• Each class counts as 1 UNIT – can earn up to EIGHT units

• You must pass at least 4 classes to become a sophomore

Freshmen Classes• All students will be enrolled in 8 classes.• At least 4 classes are already designated for

freshmen.• Students will choose 4 electives.

FRESHMEN CLASSES

All 9th graders take:

• 9th Lit/Comp• American

Government• Math I• Biology

Honors Class Requirements

• Middle School Recommendation

AND

• 90 or better in previous class

OR

• 75th percentile on last standardized test

Foreign Language

• Many 9th graders go ahead and sign up for foreign language.

• CHHS offers Spanish and French.

FRESHMEN CLASSES

Academically, high school can be a difficult

adjustment. Some classes can cause a struggle.

CTAE PATHWAYS

• Business and Marketing• Family and Consumer Science• Technology Education• Trade and Industry

There are 4 Technology/Career areas:

FRESHMEN ELECTIVESFrench I-III Intro Drafting & DesignSpanish I-III Intro to Healthcare Team Sports NJROTC Lifetime Sports ChorusPhysical Conditioning Band Business Essentials Computer Applications9th Grade Marketing PrinciplesComputing in the Modern World Family & Consumer Science Essentials

EXTRA SUPPORT PLEASE!!

• CoTaught Classes• Math I Support Lab• Tutoring• CCAE Support• Special Education• SST• Saturday School

Standards Based Report Cards

• New way of reporting• Lists all standards

covered in a class• Allows you to see how

well your child has mastered each standard

• Sent out with progress reports at 4 ½ week and 13 ½ week mark each semester

End of Course Tests• Your students will be taking some end of

course tests• The EOCT counts 15% of your total semester

grade• The following courses have an EOCT. Freshmen

EOCTs are marked with an asterisk.

9th Grade Literature* American LiteratureBiology* Physical Science

Math I* Math II Economics US History

Georgia High School Graduation Tests

•All students must pass in order to graduate

•Students take the tests their Junior Year.

•Five Test Subject Areas:•Writing

•Language Arts

•Math

•Science

•Social Studies

9th GRADE COUNTS

It is important to try from the beginning of high school

• HOPE scholarship• Freshman Index (used for college admissions)• Superintendent Scholar Award

(3.5 GPA first semester, no grade below “B”)• For promotion to 10th grade (have to earn 4 units)

– no more “placement” have to earn units to go to next grade level.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…GRADUATION

GRADUATION

• Pass 24 units• Meet state and

local requirements

• Pass GHSGT for a diploma (during junior year)

HOW DOES A PARENT KEEP UP?

A T T E N D A D V IS E M E N T E V E R Y Y E A R(E V E R Y O N E W O R K S T O G E T H E R)

A D V IS O R P A R E N T T E A C H E R S

Y O U R C H IL D

HOW DOES A PARENT KEEP UP?

Parent involvement ………1. Attend school functions – games, PTSA,

advisement conferences2. Know what your child is doing - Parent Portal3. Email/call teachers with questions/concerns4. Know when report cards are coming out5. Utilize Standards Based Report Cards6. Become a part of our school (they aren’t adults yet

)

Student Involvement – Clubs and Activities

Peer Mediat

or

VICA Art Club

Beta Club

HOSA DECA

Panther

Readers

Club

ChessClub

FBLA FCCLA FCA French Club

Freshman

Forum

Spring Musical

National Art

HonorSociety

National Honor Society

PhotoClub

Spanish Club

One-Act

Plays

Marching

Band

Debate Math Team

Mock Trial Team

Yearbook

Student

Council

GSCA KEY Club

Dance Team

HumaneSociety

Club

Literary Meet

Student Involvement - Sports

FALLFALL WINTERWINTER SPRINGSPRING

Football Wrestling Baseball

Softball Basketball Track

Cross Country

Swimming Tennis

Cheerleading

Golf

Volleyball Soccer

ELIGIBILITY forCompetitive Activities

• ALL 1st time 9th graders are eligible

• After 1st semester:– Meet GHSA criteria– Pass 3 out of 4 classes– Be on “track”

•Obtain 4 units by 10th grade•Obtain 10 units by 11th grade•Obtain 16 units by 12th grade

Keep in Mind

• High School still has a dress code

• Poor attendance will negatively affect your student’s academic progress

• Discipline issues make your child miss class

QUESTIONS???

Can contact:Middle School FacultyHigh School Faculty

[email protected]

CHHS website

Course Summaries for 8th Grade Advisement

Course Summaries

NINTH GRADE COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE: • CHHS Students will: 

• develop grammar and writing• expand knowledge on the short story, the novel,

nonfiction, drama, and poetry Units are taught on the, including epic poetry

• be evaluated by means of tests, projects, and essays

• * HONORS NINTH GRADE LITERATURE requires summer reading along with any coordinating projects and tests. 

Course SummariesMATH I: • CHHS Students will: 

• experience a compilation of algebra, geometry, and statistics topics together in one course 

• experience a curriculum by using task sets, lecture, as well as teacher led examples

• *  SUPPORT CLASS/LAB is taught in conjunction with MATH I over a full year rather than one semester.  The “Support” aspect of the course uses a large portion of time to remediate fundamental skills that are needed to be successful with the state’s new GPS curriculum.  This course will help students obtain any gaps in knowledge from previous courses or review topics from previous courses they need extra assistance to understand.

• *   ACCELERATED MATH I students will be responsible for Math I as well as half of the Math II curriculum in one semester.  It is taught at a much faster pace.  

Course SummariesBIOLOGY: • CHHS Students will: 

• explore/study living things and topics dealing with current technology in the biological sciences

• experience organized class discussions, group activities, hands on lab activities and in class research

– conduct laboratory experiments such as:  DNA Extraction from Fruit, Owl pellet dissection,

• Cell Brochure (project about cell organelles), DNA Extraction from Fruit,

• Diffusion Inquiry Lab, Science Fair Project, Genetic Disease Research Project

• *   HONORS BIOLOGY students will carry out traditional, partial inquiry, and full inquiry style labs that foster development of lab skills that can be used in problem solving scenarios.  Honors students will conduct their own research in the form of a science fair project and will be involved in other group and independent projects. 

Course SummariesAMERICAN GOVERNMENT:• CHHS Students will: 

• explore the foundations of government, the Constitution, the branches of government and the election process

• simulate, debate, or complete a project with each unit. (Projects include a constitutional dinner party, a mock Congress, a ratification debate, presidential campaign, etc.)

• *    HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT moves at a faster pace and includes more primary source readings and projects.

• *    ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT follows the curriculum established by the college board and is a college-level course. It is reading and writing intensive, and moves at a quick pace. It is for students who want a real academic challenge and would like the chance to earn college credit in the 9th grade.

Course Summaries

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 26 in the Course Catalog)

• CHHS Students will:  • learn the basics for owning a business and

managing your money• learn how technology and communication has

played an important role in our global economy• develop business ideas• design promotional material for a business• determine the best advertising tool for a business• make decisions about the items to sell or services

to provide

Course Summaries

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 27 in the Course Catalog)

• CHHS Students will:  • learn the basics for using the computer and

various programs • develop skills necessary in other high school

classes• use Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.• design brochures • create data bases• develop power point presentations

Course Summaries

COMPUTERS IN THE MODERN WORLD: Prerequisite:  must be able to demonstrate skills taught in Computer Applications OR pass the Computer Application course (see page 27 in the Course Catalog)

• CHHS Students will:  • enhance basic knowledge of technology in the modern

day• understand the history of technology and its impact

on our society along with the many uses and applications of technology

• develop a understanding regarding the inside of the computer

• discuss and demonstrate computer ethics

Course Summaries

MARKETING PRINCIPLES: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 28 in the Course Catalog)

• CHHS Students will:  • experience the impact of marketing and

advertising inside and outside of school• develop basic marketing concepts and put

creative and business ideas in action• design a marketing campaign using a familiar

object• create a log using a sports figure or team  • invent a new company and develop the

Marketing Mix for the company

Course Summaries

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DRAWINGS: Prerequisite for other classes (see page 34 in the Course Catalog)

• CHHS Students will:  • expand engineering graphic language and

knowledge of the tools used• develop skills using manual drafting tools.• develop CAD (computer aided drafting) • apply a variety of math skills

Course SummariesINTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS: Prerequisite for

other classes (see page 35 in the Course Catalog)• CHHS Students will: 

• learn about the various careers in health care . Students

• learn and use basic first aid and various basic skills• learn and use how to take basic vital signs, monitor

patients and evaluate patients • earn CPR/AED certification• experience guest speakers from various health care

careers• use medical equipment such as EKG machine,

stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, etc.

Course SummariesFCS PATHWAY ESSENTIALS (aka: Home Ec.): Prerequisite for other classes

(see page 29 in the Course Catalog)• CHHS Students will: 

• explore careers • develop a career plan to help them with making decisions about

high school courses and post secondary options• expand self management skills, develop higher order thinking

skills and develop strong work ethics• develop a personal meal plan using My Pyramid• learn cooking basics including reading and adjusting recipes,

food and kitchen safety, and preparation techniques• design  and decorate a vacation home • use sewing skills needed to repair clothing • design and create a sewing sampler • plan, carry out and evaluate a community service project

Course Summaries

JR NAVAL ROTC I and II:• NJROTC I:  A course that introduces the

precepts of citizenship, leadership and attaining goals.  In addition, students learn about military drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, proper diet, geography, survival, Navy ships

• NJROTC II:  A course that provides content in maritime geography, astronomy, and electricity while developing teamwork through military drill.

Course Summaries

MUSIC/CHORAL: • CHHS Students will: 

• sing a broad variety of choral music and participating in concerts.

MUSIC/BAND: • CHHS Students must have: 

• prior band experience or an audition with the director

COORDINATED CAREER ACADEMIC EDUCATION: • CHHS Students will: 

• be provided extra academic support and leadership training.