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Parent University - Class of 2021
OPERATION GRADUATION
You are welcomed at EHS
We all want your child to be successful
Stay involved with your child...now more than ever
Help your child find their connection
Find balance
“We all walk across the stage in May of 2021”
With increased freedom comes increased responsibility
Non Negotiables
The clock starts ticking now
Communicate
Intervene early...use the EHS resources
“We all walk across the stage in May of 2021”
HIGH SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE
Lyn Turnell
EHS Assistant Principal
Special Education Administrator
Administrators and Counselors
Dr. Bob Eddy, Interim PrincipalAdministrator Counselor
Lyn Turnell
Special Education & 504
I - M Lisa Shull
Dan Snipes
CTAE & Student Clubs/Events
N - S Michele Dowd
Bob Van Alstyne
Athletic Director
A - C Whitney Morberg
Amanda Ruiz
Curriculum & Student Services
D - H Taran Smith
Nate Cline
RTI
T - Z Kelly Brangan
Direct link to Rising 9th Grade tab on Etowah Homepage http://cherokeek12.net/etowahhs/on-track/rising-9th-grade-
transition/
All items from today, as well as the transition schedule and Frequently
Asked Questions Document for Parents of Rising Freshmen
Please direct emails to
Or call the counseling office at 770 721-3137
Rising Freshman Info
Words of Wisdom from those who Soared Before - Excerpts
“Sitting in the library doesn’t make you a loser.
Take advantage of that hour and use this time
to do homework.”
“Get a raincoat!”
“Record your achievements for future
applications for college.”
“Don’t talk to Senior boys.”
“Don’t be stressed, take it step-by-step.”
IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE POLICY INFORMATION
STUDENTS WHO ATTEND SCHOOL
REGULARLY AND PUNCTUALLY LEARN
MORE AND ENJOY A MORE
SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
THAN THOSE WHO DO NOT. AT
ETOWAH, CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE
AND PROMPTNESS ARE AN
EXPECTATION.
Taken during each class period. Attendance
tracking is done by class period rather than the full day.
High School Attendance
Any student having a passing grade with 7 or more absences (excused or unexcused) in a semester class will receive no credit for that class unless the appeal is approved by the Attendance Committee and the
Principal.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE APPEALS
Please consult the CCSD Student/Parent Handbook for more detailed information
on attendance and student appeals.
http://cherokeek12.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-17-Student-Parent-Handbook.pdf
STUDENT
SERVICES &
COUNSELING
Dr. Amanda Ruiz
EHS Assistant Principal
Curriculum Director
Ms. Lisa Shull
Counselor
Student Services
Counseling
Enrollment & Withdrawals
Scheduling
Testing
Transcripts
Credit Recovery
Letters of Recommendation
Classes are divided into two semesters
Each course is worth .5 unit of credit
A student will take 6 classes each semester
Credit is issued at the end of each semester
(December & May)
Students must earn 23 units to graduate
Grades and credits
Numeric Grade Average is
calculated each semester
Sample Transcript
You OWN It!!
Semester 1 (Aug-Dec) – posted to
your transcript – Hon 9th Lit A
Semester 2 (Jan- May) – posted to
your transcript –Spanish 1 B
Each Course has its own grade in
each semester. Semester grades
are not averaged to make an
overall course grade.
Advice
Stay “on top” of assignments from the
beginning
Complete your homework
Review daily
Use some type of organization system
ASK for help
TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES.
Before/After School Tutoring - schedules are posted on each teacher’s CANVAS page and/or are available upon request.
Academic Saturday School Tutoring - most Saturdays from 8:00 AM to noon.
Lunchtime Tutoring – available each lunch period with a different subject addressed each day
Tutoring is also available during breaks (September, February and Spring)
Testing
Course Final Exams
State mandated: Georgia Milestones EOC
PSAT
SAT/ACT/ASVAB
Course Final Exams
Given at the end of each semester
Teacher generated or state mandated
Calculated as a portion of the overall course
grade (Milestone EOC = 20%)
Participation in the Milestone test is required to
get credit for the course
Modified Schedule: Students leave early, with
signed parent permission, after exam period
GA EOC Milestone Courses by Grade Level
9th Grade
GSE 9th Grade Literature
Algebra I or Geometry
Biology
10th Grade
Geometry
Biology or Physical Science
11th Grade
11th Grade American Literature
U.S. History
12th Grade
Economics
PSAT
Preliminary SAT
• Prepares students to take the SAT
• Changed (along with the SAT)
• 11th Grade PSAT scores are used to qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship
Given at Etowah each fall, typically in October
• 9th Graders will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT and receive an official score report from College Board
Other Testing
Etowah serves as a testing location for the
SAT, ACT and ASVAB. These tests are used to
make post secondary decisions. Please see
Student Services as you are preparing for
these exams.
Evolution of “Graduating” …
One Diploma Type
4 Years of Math and Science
World Languages are not required
Pathways
Current Graduation Requirements
4 credits of Literature
4 credits of Mathematics
4 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies
.5 credit of Personal Fitness
.5 credit of Health
3 credits of Required Electives
+ 4 credits of Miscellaneous Electives
23 Total credits
Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior 9th Literature 10th Literature American Lit British Lit
Earth Systems
or
Biology
Biology
or
Chemistry
Environmental Sci
or
Physics
4th Year
Algebra 1 Analytic Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calculus
or
Statistical Reasoning
Required Elective World History US History Government &
Economics
Health &
Personal Fitness
Required Elective Required Elective Required Elective
Miscellaneous
Elective
Miscellaneous Elective Miscellaneous Elective Miscellaneous Elective
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE
***Appropriate course placement may alter sequence
9th Grade Course Comparison
Honors classes at high school:
Progress at a faster pace
Cover more in-depth curriculum
Require more student work (inside and outside the classroom)
Are significantly more rigorous than middle school advanced classes
9th Grade Lit vs. Honors Lit
9th Literature
4-5 large literary works
Reading a primary piece and supporting pieces separately
Writing/ analysis
Presentations
Research
9th Honors Literature
9-10 large literary works
Reading a primary and supportive pieces simultaneously
Increased writing/analysis
Increased outside readings
Presentations
Research
Biology vs. Honors Biology
Biology
Standards based instruction with emphasis on vocabulary
Labs
Write informal lab reports
Projects
Classwork/Homework focused on Content Mastery
Honors Biology
Standards based instruction emphasizing application of knowledge & vocabulary
One lab per week minimum
Write informal lab and formal lab reports
Independent enrichment projects
Writing activities
Increased homework
Registration Process
January 23rd: EHS Counselors visited 8th
graders at Booth
January 24th: Elective Fair
February 10th : Course Registration through
ASPEN Student portal
Course Placement Reviewed and Entered
Course Placement Process
Literature, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies Placement: Review of student data
(8th grade courses, 8th grade course
performance, 7th grade EOG scale scores, and
Lexile Scores) are considered in placing your
student
All students placed in Personal Fitness &
Health
Course Requests
March 13, 2017 - Students will receive their
2017-18 COURSE REQUEST.
The Course Request will display the core course
placement and elective choices (including
alternates).
Please sign and return this request, noting any
concerns.
Make use of
Course Selection Considerations
What are your student’s future plans?
What is your student’s work ethic?
What are your student’s strengths and
weaknesses?
What are your student’s other time
commitments?
Schedules
Electives are entered into a student’s schedule based on priority and
availability
Etowah High School’s Master Schedule will be finalized in July. This
means that all teachers have been assigned to sections and
students are assigned to periods.
Students’ schedules will be “live” via the Student Portal in late July.
Student schedules will not be mailed. Please make sure that your
student remembers his/her password to access schedules.
preference.
Schedule changes are
not made for teachers
or lunch periods.
Key Differences
Lunch
an hour-long lunch
sit wherever you want
you may not leave the campus
Class Transition
movement between buildings
6 minutes with grace
Attendance
credit may not be awarded after 6 absences in a class period
tardies are recorded to each class period
Grades
grades are cumulative
grades become a part of the transcript at the end of each Semester
Q & A on EHS
Current Etowah High School students will
answer your questions.
Please complete your “Ticket out the Door” and leave it on the tables in the lobby before you go.
Thank you for coming!
