Northgate High School Class of 2015 Parent Night March 10, 2010.

Northgate High School

Class of 2015

Parent Night

March 10, 2010

Introductions Principal: Dr. Thérèse Reddekopp 9th grade Administrator: Bill Harrison 9th grade Counselor: Erin Bass

What will be different about high school?

NUMBER OF STUDENTS ON CAMPUS MATURITY LEVEL OF STUDENTS STUDY HABITS EXPECTATIONS AT A HIGHER LEVEL LIFESTYLE – MORE INDEPENDENCE PREPARATION FOR ADULTHOOD RESPONSIBILITY

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

We expect students to be organized. We expect students to study on an abstract

level. We expect students to take the initiative to

get help when needed. We will challenge the intellect of our students.

BEHAVIOR

We expect students to behave. If students do not behave, they will be

removed from class. If behaviors persist, they will be removed

from Northgate High School.

TOP TWO REASONS FOR A DISCIPLINE REFERRAL

CELL PHONES EXCESSIVE TARDIES

SCHEDULES

Middle School vs. High School 8:30am – 3:30pm 4 classes, 90 mins. each, 30 min. lunch 4 classes from August through December 4 new classes from January through May

Importance of Attendance

Erin Bass

9th Grade Counselor

Extracurricular Activities

Sports Clubs Volunteer Work/Community Service Benefits

Time Management Feeling a part of school community Friendships/meeting new people College admissions/Employment

Graduation Requirements Beginning with class of 2012:

4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 Health/PF 3 CTAE/Fine Art/Modern Language 8 electives

Students will attempt 32 classes and will need 28 to graduate.

NOTE: Students should carefully review college entrance requirements to determine appropriate levels of course selections. Although courses may meet Georgia Department of Education requirements, they may not meet all college admission requirements. Students should refer to specific college catalogs or websites for academic entrance requirements.

English

9th Literature & Composition 10th Literature & Composition American Literature & Composition English Literature & Composition

MathMathematics I –Algebra/Geometry/Statistics Accelerated Math I-

Geometry/Alg II/ StatisticsMathematics II-Geometry/ Algebra II/Statistics

Accelerated Math II-Adv Alg/Geometry/Statistics

Mathematics III-Adv. Alg/ Statistics/

Mathematics IV –Pre Calc Trig/Statistics

Accelerated Math III –Pre Calc- Trig/Statistics

AP Math

Math

If students start on the regular Math track, they can still reach AP level Math classes: 9th – Math I 10th – Math 2, Math 3 11th – Accelerated Math 3, AP Statistics 12th – AP Calculus (both semesters)

Science

Biology Chemistry Physical Science or Physics Natural Science, Elective or

Advanced Placement Science

Social Studies

American Government World History U S History Economics

Health & Personal Fitness

• One unit required• 9 weeks of Health and 9 weeks of

Personal Fitness

CTAE: Career Technical Agricultural Education CEC

Aviation Communications Computer Science Construction Drafting Electronics Graphic Arts Healthcare Sciences Horticulture Pre-engineering Teacher Pipeline Welding Work Based Learning

West Central Technical College Accounting Law Enforcement Sports Mgmt PCA/PCT Dental Assisting PC Repair Culinary Arts Welding Automotives Cosmetology Game Dev. Web Design Air Conditioning Tech

CTAE at Northgate

Business (Computer Applications is prerequisite for

Business courses and some CEC courses) Family and Consumer Sciences

(Foundations in FACS is recommended prerequisite for FACS courses)

JROTC (Can take JROTC each semester as there are 8

courses offered)

Fine Arts

Band Chorus Drama Art

(Visual Arts is prerequisite for Art classes)

World Language**

Spanish French **To be admitted to most 4 year universities,

students are required to have completed 2 consecutive courses in the same World Language.

Students who have 80+ average in English/Language Arts are more likely to be successful.

Typical 9th grade Schedule 9th Lit/Comp Math I Biology American Government Health/PF 3 electives

Math I Support World Language CTAE Fine Art Wt Training Etc.

Planning Ahead 4 year plans www.gacollege411.org No class changes Testing

10th PSAT 11th SAT/ACT/Compass GHSWT (fall)

GHSGT –English/Lang Arts -Math -Science

-Social Studies EOCT – Counts 15% of Final Grade

Math I, Math II, Biology, Physical Science, 9th English, American Lit/Comp, US History, Economics

AP Classes 9th grade: AP Human Geography

Others: English

AP Language (11) AP Literature (12)

Math AP Statistics (11,12) AP Calculus (11,12)

Science AP Biology (11,12) AP Chemistry (11,12) AP Physics (11,12)

Social Studies AP European History (10) AP US History (11) AP Economics (12) AP Government

(10,11,12) AP Psychology (10,11,12)

Other AP Spanish AP French AP Art Drawing AP 2-D Design

Registration Process Students should receive registration sheets from the middle

schools Teacher recommendations will already be made Parents sign Important things to note

Spanish/French I and II Weight Training Chorus & Band

Alternates No changes 8 classes total Remember AP applications Course descriptions can be found at www.cowetaschools.org

under public information tab – Career Planning Guide

Overwhelmed?

Questions?

My email address:

[email protected]

Elective Representatives

ATHLETICS

SPORTS OFFERED AT NGHS

Softball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Cheerleading

Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling Baseball, Lacrosse, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track,

Gymnastics

To Play a Sport

Valid physical (on GHSA form) must be completed and on file in the athletic office.

Authorization must be completed and on file in the athletic office.

Student must be academically eligible.

QUESTIONS?