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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)

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In middle school grades are

calculated using the system

of averages.

• Example8th 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.

• Example9th 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 PathwaysArchitectural 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 & Technology Pathway: Found of Engineering & Tech (21.4250000) Engineering Concepts(21.4710000) Engineering Applications (21.4720000) Education & Training Cluster Teaching as a Prof Pathway: Examining the Teaching Profess (13.0110000) Contemp Issues in Education (13.0120000) Teaching as a Prof Practicum (13.0130000) Human Services Food for Life (20.4140000) (offered 19-20) Food & Nutrition Pathway: Food, Nutrition & Wellness (20.41610) Food Science (20.4181000) (offered 18-19) Health Science Cluster Surgical Technology Pathway: Intro to Healthcare Sci (25.4210000) Essentials of Healthcare (25.4400000) Surgical Technician (25.4470000) MedIntern (25.5260000)

Sports Medicine Pathway: Intro to Healthcare Sci (25.4210000) Essentials of Healthcare (25.4400000) Sports Medicine (25.4460000) Med Intern(25.5260000) Work-Based Learning: 4 types: Media Center Tech Eagle (technology help); Teacher’s Assistant; Office Assistant; Offsite Paid/Unpaid Job (1 or 2 hours). Requires application during the 2nd semester elective scheduling timeframe for the next school year. Juniors & Seniors only. All courses are YEAR LONG.

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French 1, 2 (H), 3 (H), 4 (H), 5H,

AP French Language

Spanish 1, 2(H), 3(H), 4(H), 5(H), APSpanish Language

Japanese 1, 2, 2H, 3, 4 (Milton)

Latin 1, 2

*There is also the possibility of taking additional languagesvia Fulton or Georgia Virtual School

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Transcript - Numeric GPA – The course average of all classes taken - http://gpacalculator.net/

Curriculum Handbook – High school course catalog with descriptions and generic placement

guidelines

HOPE - https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/

Core Classes - English language arts, math, science, and social studies

Credit - Students earn one credit for a course that lasts all year, or a half credit per course per semester.

Students must earn a total of 23 credits to graduate. These credits must be earned in specific categories.

Grading Scale - Grades awarded for performance in a course 0-100. College/university scale 0-4

Pre-Requisite – A course required before a student can take another course.

Elective Registration Sheet – A document that list year and semester long electives offered to rising

9th grades. Students will receive 2-3 verification sheets during the transition period ( Jan. – April).

A copy of a student's permanent academic record with courses and grades listed

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Vocabulary Continued

▪ Course Request – The request a student makes for a particular elective course. It does not guarantee the

student will receive the course, even if the course has shown up on previously issued verification form.

▪ Dual Enrollment –. Dual Enrollment is a program that provides funding for students at eligible high

schools that are enrolled to take approved college-level coursework for credit towards both high school

and college graduation requirements

▪ Weighted GPA - A weighted GPA that takes the difficulty of classes into account and includes the 7

points for an advanced placement or honors class.

▪ Unweighted GPA - Unweighted GPAs are measured on a scale of 0 to 100 and do not take the difficulty

of your courses into account. Unweighted GPA’s do not include the 7 points for an advanced placement

or honors class.

*End of Course/Georgia Milestones required for the classes listed below:

9th Lit/Comp. (On-level and Honors)

American Lit./Comp. (On-level, Honors, AP)

Biology (On-level and Honors)

Physical Science

Algebra (On-level and Accelerated)

Geometry (On-level and Accelerated)

US History (On-level and AP)

Economics (On-level and AP)

Counts as 20% of the final grade

Georgia High School Writing Test

• Administered during the fall of your junior year

What Next?

▪ Cambridge High School Parent meeting – tentatively scheduled Feb. 11th

▪ Milton High School Parent meeting and student visit – Feb. 4th

▪ Cambridge High School student visit – tentatively scheduled Feb. 19th

• Teacher will begin submitting student recommendations beginning of February

• Registration information will be viewed in Infinite Campus. All parents should have an active parent Infinite Campus Portal

▪ When you receive any transition information ( verification forms), please make a copy for your records ( picture/scan). We do not retain copies. Information received is sent to the high school. ( 2nd round)

▪ It is imperative that all forms are returned by the requested due dates.

▪ Please check the NMS or middle school website for up-to-date transition information.

▪ Information regarding summer course offerings will be available in mid- March. Please check the website at that time to receive additional information.

▪ Information regarding special programs auditions will be communicated via email and posted on the school website.

▪ The high school does not accept requests for specific teachers.

▪ Become familiar with the curriculum handbook. ( note the 2019-20 is not available at this time )

▪ Cambridge High School - https://school.fultonschools.org/hs/cambridge/Documents/Academics/2017-2018%20curriculum%20guide.pdf

▪ Milton High School - http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/milton/SiteCollectionDocuments/Registration%2017-18/Milton%20High%20School%20Course%20Catalog%202017-2018.pdf

▪ If you have a question regarding high school transition, please contact the middle school counselor. The high school is managing the current case load of students grades (9-12).

▪ Euodia Harris – [email protected] – Northwestern Middle School

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Middle School Implications on College Planning

My student has earned a number of high school credits in middle school, can she graduate early?

Yes. A student that has acquired 5 or more high school credits can graduate early. Once the 9th

grade year begins, please make an appointment with your assigned counselor to discuss a graduation

plan. If your student as acquired 5 or more high school credits, he/she does not have to graduate

early. Again, work with your assigned high school counselor to determine the course progression.

He/She can still be a member of the class of 2022.

Do colleges evaluate high school grades earned in middle school?

Colleges and universities evaluate prospective students in a variety of ways. Some

colleges/universities will evaluate a student’s academic performance with the grades from middle

school included while others may not. However for the HOPE scholarship, all middle school grades

will be omitted in the calculation of final high school grades.

My student is enrolled in a several high school credit courses, do I have to accept the credit for all

of the courses?

In late April/early May, you will receive a form asking if you are opting in/out of the high school

credit. If you accept the credit, you must accept the grade. You may opt to accept the credit or

decline the credit on a class by class basis.