Welcome Parents and Students ELCA Class of 2019 Ninth Grade Curriculum Night

Welcome Parents and Students ELCA Class of 2019Ninth Grade Curriculum Night

The Ninth Grade Year

Begin with the End in Mind

College Admissions

“Demonstrated Academic Achievement” is the primary factor in first year admission decisions.

• GPA• Rigor of Courses• SAT / ACT

2015 Freshman Class Profile

University of Georgia

22,225 applications

11,602 admitted / 5300 enrolled

• Middle 50% *

GPA 3.81 – 4.06 (3.91)

SAT 1810 – 2060

ACT 28 – 32 (29)

AP 6 – 9 (94%)

2015 Freshman Class Profile

Georgia Institute of Technology

27,270 applicants

8,560 accepted / 3050 enrolled

* Middle 50% *

GPA 3.8 – 4.0

SAT 2060 – 2250 (2140)

ACT 30 – 33 (31.5)

AP 6 – 11 (945 AP Calculus)

High School Graduation Requirements

1 Year = 1 Carneige Credit Bible 4 Years

English 4 Years

Mathematics 4 Years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an additional math to include Algebra III, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, or Statistics)

Science 4 Years (Must include Biology, Chemistry, Introductory to Physics or Honors Physics, and one additional high school science course)

Social Studies 4 Years (Must include World History, US

History, Gov’t/Econ

Graduation Requirements Continued

Foreign Language 2 Years (must be the same language

Health ½ Credit

Personal Fitness ½ Credit

Fine Arts 1 Year

Electives 2 Credits

GEORGIA’S HOPE PROGRAM

Zell Miller Scholarship

Eligibility

3.70 GPA college preparatory curriculum

1200 SAT (cr/m) or 26 (composite) ACT

-Award Amounts

Public University- Full tuition

Private University– pays $4,000 per year

GEORGIA’S HOPE PROGRAM

HOPE Scholarship

Eligibility

3.0 GPA college preparatory curriculum

-Award Amounts

Public university- pays a percentage of tuition (90% this past year).

Private university- $3,600

PSAT / ACT Aspire – Pathway to SAT / ACT

PSAT – October 14

ACT Aspire –

April 19

periodic assessments

Parent Night in January

TIPS for High School Success

Begin with the end in mind … Know How You are Smart

Use an Agenda

Preparing for Tests

Study Smart

Take Good Notes

Complete Homework/Classwork

Instructional Focus

Instructional Focus (IF) is a twenty-five minute non-credit bearing course that affords students the opportunity for tutoring and/or enrichment during the school day. IF is an extension of the fifth period class in which students have scheduled time to complete various assignments, homework or projects. IF also serves as a vehicle for mandatory tutoring for those students who may need additional assistance in mastering mathematical concepts, or assistance in reading, essay writing, etc.

2015-2016 5th Period IF Schedule

GA College 411

www.gacollege411.org

5A 5B 5C

11:41 - 12:06 IF 11:41 – 12:29 CLASS 11:41 – 12:29 CLASS

12:10 – 12:35 LUNCH 12:33 – 12:58 LUNCH 12:33 – 12:58 IF

12:39 – 1:27 CLASS 1:02 – 1:27 IF 1:01 – 1:27 LUNCH

Classroom Visits

English

Ancient World History

AP Human Geography

Biology

Geometry

Spanish

Algebra

Putting the Pieces Together … Romans 12:2

Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy …A High Performing School (AND philosophy)

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory

of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

WHO

WHY

HOW

WHAT

ELCA … Pursuing EXCELLENCE

Excellence is a matter …

H – Hard Work

E – Example

A – Achievement

R – Respect

T - Trust

BEGIN with the END in Mind

“The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.” Psalm 126:3