Class of 2018
Rising 9th Grade
Information Night
High School Schedule JHS operates on a 4x4 Block Schedule
Four 90 minute classes per semester Five minutes to change classes
Grading System Grading Scale
A = 90-100 = 4.0 grade pointsB = 80-89 = 3.0 grade
points C = 73-79 = 2.0 grade pointsD = 70-72 = 1.0 grade pointsF = Below 70 = 0.0 grade points
Grading System Grading Standards
Advanced Placement (AP) level courses carry a 10 point weight added to the final grade.
Must take the AP exam AND have a 70 average or higher to receive bonus points.
Honors level courses carry a 5 point weight added to the final grade.
Promotion and Graduation Requirements Promotion Requirements
To enter the 10th Grade: 6 credits (4 Core Classes)
To enter the 11th Grade: 12 credits (8 Core Classes)
To enter the 12th Grade: 20 credits (12 Core Classes)
Graduation Requirements Jefferson High School offers a College/Career
Preparatory Diploma which requires a minimum of 28 credits for graduation.
4 Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 PE/Health OR 3 Air Force JROTC 3 Foreign Language AND/OR Fine
Arts AND/OR CTAE courses
Required Core Units
Language Arts 4 Required Units
9th Grade Language Arts 10th Grade Language Arts 11th Grade Language Arts 12th Grade Language Arts
AP English Literature and Composition offered for Advanced Academic Pathway
Mathematics
4 Required Units Coordinate Algebra Analytic Geometry Advanced Algebra Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus or AP Statistics offered for Advanced Academic Pathway
Science 4 Required Units
Biology Chemistry
AP Chemistry offered for Advanced Academic Pathway
Physics AP Physics I offered for Advanced Academic
Pathway
4th Science Credit Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, AP
Chemistry, or AP Physics II
Social Studies 4 Required Units
American Government AP American Government/Politics: US offered for
Advanced Academic Pathway
World History US History
AP US History offered for Advanced Academic Pathway
Economics
PE/Health 1 or 3 Required Units
Personal Fitness/Health OR
Air Force JROTC I, II, III
Additional Required Units 3 Units Required
Modern Language or Latin*AND/OR
Career, Technical, & Agricultural EducationAND/OR
Fine Arts
*2 units of a modern language or Latin are required to
enter the University System of Georgia
Electives The number of elective units
necessary for graduation will vary.
The core and elective units combined must total at least 28 credits for graduation.
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9th Grade Elective Choices AFJROTC I, II Art I, II Band I, II Chorus I, II Drama I, II Guitar I, II Weight Training* Team Sports* *May only be taken if student has PE/Health
in a different semester Georgia Virtual School
Courses -Teacher recommendation required
CTAE course are offered in the following areas:
Agriculture Business Healthcare Science
AP Course OfferingsThe following seated AP courses are
available: American Government/PoliticsArtCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryEnglish Literature and Composition
Physics IPhysics IISpanishStatisticsUS History
AP Literature and Composition (AP ELA 12) ELA 9 Honors ELA 10 Honors ELA 11 Honors AP Literature and Composition
(AP ELA 12)
AP Literature and Composition Designed for Highly motivated senior
college prep students
Instructs students in extensive reading, writing, and critical thinking skills consistent with an introductory year of college English Literature and Composition
Honors Literature Students Should Expect… To complete a prerequisite project To read both independent and class novels
on and above grade level To write in a variety of genres inside and
outside the classroom To research independently To think critically To manage short and long-term assignments RIGOR ** RIGOR ** RIGOR ** RIGOR!
AP Calculus & AP Statistics
Regular Track
Support Track Honors w/o AP Track
Honors Track w/ AP
Coordinate Algebra Coordinate Algebra w/ Support (year-
long)
Honors Coordinate Algebra
Honors Coordinate Algebra
Analytic Geometry Analytic Geometry w/ Support (year-long)
Analytic Geometry Honors Advanced Algebra & Honors
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Algebra Advanced Algebra Essentials
Honors Advanced Algebra
Honors Advanced Algebra & Honors
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB/BCand/or
AP Statistics
*Students on the Honors Track with AP have the option to double up in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.
Pathways Advanced Academic Pathway Career, Technical, and Agricultural
(CTAE) Pathway Fine Arts Pathway
Advanced Academic Pathways The 4 required units in a core
academic area (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) must be taken.
At least 1 core credit must be taken at the AP or post-secondary level
2 credits in the same foriegn language must be taken
Career, Technical, andAgricultural Pathways A series of 3 or 4 specified units in a
CTAE approved pathway must be taken.
Pathways are offered in the following areas: Agriculture Business Management Finance Healthcare Science
Dragons Mean Business!
Business and Computer Science
Instructors:
Melanie White
Angela Bolen
Is Business for YOU?
Interested in –
Computers? Making Money? Graphic design? Communications?
Do YOU know how to…….. Manage money? Create newsletters? Brochures? Flyers? Make presentations? Use Microsoft products?
Courses Offered Accounting I Accounting II Introduction to Business and
Technology Business and Technology Business Communication and
Presentations
Financial Management—Accounting Pathway Introduction to Business and Technology Accounting I Accounting II
Students take an End-of Pathway assessment upon completion of these courses.
Business and Technology Pathway
Introduction to Business and Technology Business and Technology Business Communications
Students take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam (MOS) upon completion of these courses. Students may certify in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
FBLA -- Future Business Leaders of America
Gain a competitive edge for college and career success
Attend region and state conferences Meet new friends Explore different careers Participate in competitive events
Job Opportunities Accountant Administrative Assistant Banking Management Numerous computer related careers
Why take Business classes? Financial knowledge and money
management is needed in every aspect of your life no matter what your career choice.
Computers are used in most careers and in our everyday lives for communication, education, entertainment, and business.
Healthcare Science Technology
Jackie Johnson
Instructor
Pathway Options1. Patient Care Fundamentals (Every year)
2. Applications of Public Health (2015-2016)
3. Allied Health and Medicine (2014-2015)
Patient Care Fundamentals
Courses needed: Intro to Healthcare Science Technology Essentials of Healthcare Lanier Tech (Fall Semester on JHS campus)
Medical Terminology Nutrition Intro to Healthcare
Lanier Tech (Spring Semester) Nursing – lab skills Nursing – patient care
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA exam administered after completion of
this pathway. Students may work at a hospital, long term
care facility or assisted living facility. Gain valuable experience in nursing
Work Based Learning Students may work during school hours at
a facility that coincides with the student’s career choice and prior course work. Local Examples:
Pro Therapy and Peak Therapy Serenity Personal Care Home Jackson County Emergency Services Others
Courses needed:
Introduction to Healthcare Science Technology
Essentials of Healthcare
Allied Health and Medicine Students focus on the area of healthcare of interest such
as physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, etc.
Allied Health and Medicine
Applications of Public Health
Courses Needed: Intro to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare Applications of Public Health
Students explore areas in epidemiology, disaster and emergency management, health educator, etc.
Student Organization
Health Occupations Students of America
Students at JHS who are members of HOSA organize annual blood drives at JHS and participate in various fund raisers and activities throughout the year. Community Service is a focus of this club.
Contact for more information:
Jackie Johnson Instructor – Jefferson High School Email: [email protected] Phone: 706 367 2881
Fine Arts Pathways To add a Fine Arts Pathway, 3 courses
in the same Fine Arts area must be taken.
Pathways are offered in the following areas: Music Theatre Arts Visual Arts
Next Steps…Register for an advisement
appointment with your student’s assigned counselor.
Appointments are available April 21-25 at JMS.
Counseling Department Jamie Partain, Counselor
Students A-L j[[email protected]
Heather Thompson, Counselor Students M-Z [email protected]
Phone: 706.367.2029 Fax: 706.367.1884
Thank you for coming…
We look forward to working with your child!