Dual Enrollment Karen Harkleroad

Last Names A-L Amy Chadd

Last Names M-Z Kevin Young

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Handouts: NMHS Graduation Checksheet Pathways at NMHS chart If interested: Honors Class Request forms

Available on website later this week: HOPE Requirements & Rigor at NMHS sheet Middle-to-High School Transition Tips Words to Know glossary Freshman FAQs Link to NMHS Pathways video This slideshow

ENGLISH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED

9TH LIT/COMP (EOC)

10TH LIT/COMP

11TH LIT/COMP (AMERICAN LIT.) (EOC)

12TH LIT/COMP or DRAMATIC WRITING

MATH – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED

GSE ALGEBRA I (EOC)

GSE GEOMETRY (EOC)

GSE ALGEBRA II

4th math credit:

– typically PRE-CALCULUS or COLLEGE READINESS MATH senior year

– in some cases, Foundations of Algebra or Math of Finance are offered

SCIENCE – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED

***ECOLOGYBIOLOGY (EOC)PHYSICAL SCIENCE (EOC) or PHYSICSCHEMISTRY OR ENVIRONMENTAL

SOCIAL SCIENCES – 4 CREDITS REQUIRED

WORLD HISTORYAM. GOVERNMENT/CIVICSU.S. HISTORY (EOC)ECONOMICS (EOC)

HEALTH/PERSONAL FITNESS – 1 CREDIT

HEALTH (1/2 credit required)PERSONAL FITNESS (1/2 credit required)

CTAE, FINE ARTS, WORLD LANGUAGE- 3 CREDITS REQUIRED

- FULFILLED BY PATHWAY COMPLETION

About WORLD LANGUAGE credits…- not required for high school graduation, BUT:- 2 credits of the same language required for HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship, Adv. Academic Pathway,

admission to GA 4-year colleges

3 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE CREDITS

TOTAL 23 CREDITS MINIMUM

Two EOCs for each core subject

▪ English 9, English 11 (American Lit)

▪ Algebra I, Geometry

▪ Physical Science, Biology

▪ U.S. History, Economics

All EOCs count as 20% of final grade (This is set by the state and subject to change.)

A B C D

Regular 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0

Honors 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.5

AP/Dual Enrollment 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0

• For each course attempted, you earn Grade Points based on letter grade achieved (see orange chart below).

• Your GPA is the total of those points, divided by the number of course credits.

Unweighted GPA• Calculated using “Regular” point scale only• Allows colleges to make apples-to-apples

comparisonsWeighted GPA• Includes bonus point scales for Honors,

AP, & DE courses• Used at NMHS to determine rank,

Honors/Scholar grad status, Valedictorian/Salutatorian

Note: HOPE GPA is different! (more about that on HOPE slide)

More advanced/in-depth/rigorous versions of core classes Considered for Honors/AP eligibility

▪ Minimum Lexile score of 1010 (except for Honors Math), standardized test scores, attendance, grades, work ethic

Some Honors track classes are AP (Advanced Placement)

▪ AP is national program

▪ Many colleges count certain scores on AP exams as college credit!

▪ Has higher GPA bonus than Honors due to rigor/college credit potential

Dual Enrollment = opportunity to take college class, earn credit at college AND high school at same time, for free!

NMHS DE partners:

▪ Georgia Northwestern Technical College

▪ Dalton State College

General Eligibility Criteria:

▪ 3.0 Academic GPA

▪ Pass ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer Test

▪ Cutoff scores vary between GNTC and DSC

HOPE GPA is DIFFERENT – calculated by state agency; only includes academic grades; GPA weight boost not as high for AP/DE, no boost for Honors classes.

HOPE Scholarship - (~70-80% Tuition) 3.0 GPA in Academics + 4 courses that meet Rigor Requirement.

Zell Miller Scholarship - (100% Tuition) 3.7 GPA in Academics + 1200 combined score on SAT or a 26 composite score on ACT (in any single test date) + 4 courses that meet Rigor Requirement.

List of NMHS courses that meet Rigor Requirement on handout HOPE Requirements & Rigor at NMHS on Counseling website

Other merit-based state aid depends on grades in technical certificate/diploma program.

It’s hard to learn if you’re not present! Exemption from a course’s final exam depends on your

attendance and grades in that course

Each tardy = lunch detention Excessive unexcused tardies or absences =

in-school suspension, loss of parking permit

Attendance also impacts sports participation eligibility

Stay disconnected from events, friends, and academics Not push yourself to try new things or learn about new subjects Play hookie, skip school/classes, and get behind Be afraid to ask for help if needed Not take grades, homework, and tests seriously FAIL a class due to lack of effort and participation Not think about your future and what you may be interested in

pursuing later in life. It is NEVER too early to start looking into this.

▪ Begin with the end in mind▪ Join clubs, sports and community organizations▪ Try new classes that cause you to THINK and EXPLORE

new/deeper topics▪ Take advantage of extra support and tutoring▪ Make up work when you are absent▪ Make new friends▪ Take classes and attendance seriously

High School is a great time to explore your interests, hobbies, set goals, strive to do your best,

and make lasting friends and memories along the way!

Course Selection will take place at end of 8th Grade Expo Honors Class Request forms available as you leave;

turn them in to Mrs. Robinette before December Break! More info will be shared in Spring about

8th Grade Parent Night & “Freshman Link” Transition Camp Optional Teacher Request Form is on Murray County Schools

website (on Parents page); due April 1 Visit NMHS Counseling page for Freshman Information

(nmhscounseling.weebly.com/freshman-info)