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* Transition to High School…. the next step in your future…

* *6 period day/ (52- 57 minutes range) – 5 minutes pass time

*Progress Report every 6 weeks

*Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester *Yearlong Course = 1.0 credits

*One Semester Course = .5 credits

*Grading Scale: A (90-100)

B (80-89)

C (70-79)

*

In middle school grades are

calculated using the system

of averages.

• Example 8th grade English *Semester 1- 60 grade *Semester 2- 80 grade *Yearly average- 70

• (student passes class)

In high school grades are

not averaged… Each

semester is independent.

• Example 9th grade English *Semester 1- 60 *Semester 2- 80 *No yearly average

(Student fails 1st semester and the .5 credit must be made up)

Rising 9th Grade Teacher Instructional Level Recommendations

Teachers will make instructional level course recommendations using a combination of the following:

• Current academic performance (grade)

• Unit (summative) assessments

• 7th Grade Georgia Milestone Results

• Work Habits/Recovery Attempts

If you have questions/concerns regarding the teacher recommendation(s), please contact the subject area teacher directly.

Balance • Current teachers will use course academic performance and test data to make recommendations for 9th grade

courses . Teachers make these recommendations independently of other courses. Thus, a student may be

recommended for all honors and advanced placement courses. You and your student must then decide/determine

the best choice - but, remember, balance!

• Weigh academic course load with other activities in which your child would like to be involved.

• Evaluate your student’s response to stress and pressure.

• Is your student proactive and self-motivated to seek academic assistance/support.

• The pattern of course rigor should increase as students progress, not decrease.

• Make a decisions that are in the best interest of your student. You will have 2 to 3 opportunities to finalize core

course placement and elective requests. There are minimal changes at the high school level. Please return your

forms on time.

• Regular/On Level

• Accelerated Non Honors & Accelerated Honors

• Honors

• Advanced Placement (AP)Balance

Instructional Levels

There aren’t any homework guidelines or average homework times for high school. The

completion of assignments or preparation varies from student to student.

Accelerated Course Offerings - But, not Honors

An accelerated course is a course that is at least one year ahead of the grade

level. It is possible for a student to be recommended for an accelerated course,

but not honors.

9th Grade Accelerated Non Honors Course Offerings

10th Grade Literature

10th Grade Geometry

These courses do not receive an additional 7 points

HONORS COURSES -

The curriculum is developed by the state, school system or specific school to meet the

needs of talented students. An Honors class has a similar curriculum offered in the

corresponding regular class, but may cover additional topics or some cover topics in

greater depth and detail

AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT) COURSES

These courses are designed to prepare students to take the College Board sponsored

Advanced Placement (AP) exam. These national curricula are developed by both high

school and college teachers under the guidance of the College Board. Most universities

award college credit based on certain achieved AP exam scores.

Both, Honors and AP courses, receive 7 additional points to the semester ending grade.

The student must achieve a minimum grade of 70 to receive the additional 7 points.

Honors vs. Advanced Placement

9th Grade Honors and Advanced Placement

Course Offerings

Honors

9th Grade Literature H

10th Grade Literature H

Biology H

Acc. Alg./Geometry A

Acc. Alg./Geometry B

Geometry H

Advanced Placement

AP American Government

AP Human Geography

Social Studies Progression

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

There isn’t a 9th grade social

studies course offering.

World History US History Economics and American

Government

(one semester each)

AP Human Geography

(year-long)

Or

AP American Government

(year-long)

Teacher recommendation

World History

AP World History

US History

AP US History

AP Macroeconomics

(one semester)

AND

AP American Government

(one semester)

This progression chart is based on historical student progression or matriculation. As students

continue to earn an increased number of high school credits in middle school coupled with

additional high school /college options, there will be a number of progression paths for students.

Once a student begins high school, you can work with your assigned counselor to determine

specific course progression

Science Course Progression

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Biology Physical Science Environmental Science

Chemistry

4th Year Science

Biology Honors Physical Science Honors

Chemistry

Chemistry Honors

Chemistry

Physics

AP Physics

Physics

4th Year Science

4th Year Science

This progression chart is based on historical student progression or matriculation. As students

continue to earn an increased number of high school credits in middle school coupled with

additional high school /college options, there will be a number of progression paths for students.

Once a student begins high school, you can work with your assigned counselor to determine

specific course progression

*Four Year Plan

1. English 1. English 1. English 1. English

2. Math 2. Math 2. Math 2. Math

3. Science 3. S. S. 3. S. S. 3. S. S. ( Economics)

4. 4. Science 4. Science 4. S.S.(American Government)

5. 5. 5. 5. Science

6. 6. 6. 6.

*Graduation Requirements

CLASS of 2024: 23 credits required

*English – 4 credits

*Math – 4 credits

*Science – 4 credits

*Social Studies – 3 credits

*CTAE/World Language/Fine Arts* – 3 credits **Note: 2 or 3 years of World Language credits may

be required for college admission

*Health/Personal Fitness – 1 credit (each .5)

*Electives – 4 credits

Career Pathways (CTAE)

A Career Pathway is a tool used to assist students in

linking their high school coursework to post

secondary training at four year universities,

technical colleges, military training or

apprenticeships and future careers.

Pathways are used to make elective course

requests.

https://www.fultonschools.org/ctae

Cambridge High School Pathways

Audio-Visual, Technology & Film

Business

Computer Science

Engineering

Law & Justice

Sports & Entertaining Marketing

Veterinary Science

http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/cambridge/Pages/CareerTechPage.aspx

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Milton High School Pathways Architectural Drawing & Design

Business & Computer Science,

Allied Health

Engineering &Technology,

Food & Nutrition

Law Enforcement Services

Teaching as a Profession

Web & Digital Design

Career Tech Course Offerings & Progression 2018-2019 School Year (As of 1/11/2018)

Notes: NS means No Seniors can take the course Highlighted courses count as 4th Science for DOE and the Board of Regents Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications Cluster Audio-Video Technology-Film Pathway: Audio & Video Technology & Film I… App only (10.5181000) Audio & Video Technology & Film II (10.5191000) Business Management & Administration Cluster Entrepreneurship (06.4170000) (‘19-‘20) Entrepreneurship Pathway: Intro to Business & Technology (07.4413000) Legal Environment of Business (06.4161000) Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Cluster Criminal Justice Essentials (43.4510000) (‘19-‘20) Law Enforcement Services/Forensics Pathway: Intro Law,Pub Sfty, Crctns & Scrty,Justice (43.45000) Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation (43.4520000) Information Technology Cluster

Computer Science Pathway: Intro to Digital Technology (11.4150000) AP CS Principles (11.0190010) AP Computer Science (11.0160010)

Game Design Pathway: Intro to Digital Technology (11.4150000) AP CS Principles (11.0190010) Game Design: Animation & Simulation (11.4290000) STEM Engineering &