Welcome to LCHS!Welcome to LCHS!

Transition ActivitiesTransition Activities

January 28, 29, 31-CTAE/Fine Arts/Modern Language Tours

February 9 - Freshman Festival (10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)

February 20 -High school students visit 8th Grade classrooms

January 28, 29, 31-CTAE/Fine Arts/Modern Language Tours

February 9 - Freshman Festival (10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.)

February 20 -High school students visit 8th Grade classrooms

Transition Activities Cont.Transition Activities Cont.March 12 – Classroom Visits/Pre-

Registration Sheets sent home

Choose 1 Parent Night:March 12- Parent Night at LCHS @ 6March 14 – M Parent Night at LCHS

@ 5:30 & Honors/AP info Night @ 6:30

March 12 – Classroom Visits/Pre-Registration Sheets sent home

Choose 1 Parent Night:March 12- Parent Night at LCHS @ 6March 14 – M Parent Night at LCHS

@ 5:30 & Honors/AP info Night @ 6:30

Transition Activities Cont.Transition Activities Cont.March 15 – Pre-Registration

Sheets Due

March 25, 26, 28 – Classroom Visits/Pre-Register for classes online

May 1, 2, 3 - Tours of LCHS

March 15 – Pre-Registration Sheets Due

March 25, 26, 28 – Classroom Visits/Pre-Register for classes online

May 1, 2, 3 - Tours of LCHS

Why have transition activities?Why have transition activities?Reduce fear and anxietyReduce schedule changesReduce misunderstandingsReduce discipline, attendance, and

academic problemsIncrease confidence, information, and

communicationIncrease involvement in school and

participation in clubs/sportsIncrease knowledge about requirements

and school policies

Reduce fear and anxietyReduce schedule changesReduce misunderstandingsReduce discipline, attendance, and

academic problemsIncrease confidence, information, and

communicationIncrease involvement in school and

participation in clubs/sportsIncrease knowledge about requirements

and school policies

ACTIVITY 1: Class Discussion

What concerns do you have about coming to

the high school?

ACTIVITY 1: Class Discussion

What concerns do you have about coming to

the high school?

What are typical concerns for 9th

graders?

What are typical concerns for 9th

graders?

Typical Concerns are:Typical Concerns are:

Will I see my friends?

What is normal?Locker?Lunch?Crowded halls?Sports/Clubs?Bathroom?

Will I see my friends?

What is normal?Locker?Lunch?Crowded halls?Sports/Clubs?Bathroom?

Taking medication?

Peer pressure?Assignments?Safety?What will my

schedule look like?Bus line-up?

Taking medication?

Peer pressure?Assignments?Safety?What will my

schedule look like?Bus line-up?

High School is a time of changeHigh School is a time of change

You will be taking new courses.You will have new teachers.You will have more independence.You will have more responsibilities.

You will be taking new courses.You will have new teachers.You will have more independence.You will have more responsibilities.

Organization makes the difference!

Organization makes the difference!

Know when your work is due.Plan how to do quality work and get

it done on time.Set short-term goals you can reach.Write down assignments for the day,

week, month and semester in your agenda book. Include quizzes, papers, and tests.

Know when your work is due.Plan how to do quality work and get

it done on time.Set short-term goals you can reach.Write down assignments for the day,

week, month and semester in your agenda book. Include quizzes, papers, and tests.

Grades are MORE important!Grades are MORE important!

In high school students earn course credit for classes passed.

Most courses = 1 credit

(World Geography, American Government, Health & Personal Fitness earn .5 credit each.

You must earn 28 credits to graduate which means you must pass all your academic classes and a certain number of electives.

In high school students earn course credit for classes passed.

Most courses = 1 credit

(World Geography, American Government, Health & Personal Fitness earn .5 credit each.

You must earn 28 credits to graduate which means you must pass all your academic classes and a certain number of electives.

Grades are more important!Grades are more important!

Your final grades in ALL the courses you take in high school will become part of your grade point average (GPA).

Colleges and employers consider your GPA for college entrance and employers may consider it for employment.

Hope Scholarship-To receive Hope Scholarship students must earn a 3.0 overall GPA in all academic courses (English, Math, Science, S.S., and Modern Language).

Your final grades in ALL the courses you take in high school will become part of your grade point average (GPA).

Colleges and employers consider your GPA for college entrance and employers may consider it for employment.

Hope Scholarship-To receive Hope Scholarship students must earn a 3.0 overall GPA in all academic courses (English, Math, Science, S.S., and Modern Language).

Grades are EVEN more important!Grades are EVEN more important!Hope Scholarship-To receive Hope Scholarship

students must earn a 3.0 overall GPA in all academic courses (English, Math, Science, S.S., and Modern Language). The class of 2017 also needs to pass 4 advanced classes. Amount allotted is determined based on lottery funds.

Zell Miller Scholarship- Students must earn a 3.7 GPA and meet certain college entrance test scores minimums. Pays 100% of standard tuition at a public post-secondary institution in GA.

Hope Scholarship-To receive Hope Scholarship students must earn a 3.0 overall GPA in all academic courses (English, Math, Science, S.S., and Modern Language). The class of 2017 also needs to pass 4 advanced classes. Amount allotted is determined based on lottery funds.

Zell Miller Scholarship- Students must earn a 3.7 GPA and meet certain college entrance test scores minimums. Pays 100% of standard tuition at a public post-secondary institution in GA.

Grading ScaleGrading Scale

A= 90-100B= 80-89C= 70-79F= Below 70

Some courses in high school have an End of Course Test (EOCT) and account for 20% of your grade. Science, English, Math are 9th grade courses that have an EOCT.

A= 90-100B= 80-89C= 70-79F= Below 70

Some courses in high school have an End of Course Test (EOCT) and account for 20% of your grade. Science, English, Math are 9th grade courses that have an EOCT.

Block ScheduleBlock ScheduleStudents typically take 2 academic classes

and 2 elective classes each semester.Students take a year’s worth of coursework

for 4 subjects each semester.

Classes are approximately 90 minutes.1st Block- 7:50 – 9:25 3rd Block- 11:19 – 1:192nd Block- 9:35 – 11:13 4th Block- 1:25 – 3:00

*Students eat lunch during 3rd Block.

Students typically take 2 academic classes and 2 elective classes each semester.

Students take a year’s worth of coursework for 4 subjects each semester.

Classes are approximately 90 minutes.1st Block- 7:50 – 9:25 3rd Block- 11:19 – 1:192nd Block- 9:35 – 11:13 4th Block- 1:25 – 3:00

*Students eat lunch during 3rd Block.

Semester SystemSemester System

At the end of each semester, final grades for the courses taken are entered on your permanent record. If you fail a course and retake it, the failed grade still shows on your transcript!!!

On block schedule, if all courses are passed, you may earn 4 units/credits each semester (total of 8 for the year).

To move on to be a sophomore, students must pass 7 classes their Freshman year.

At the end of each semester, final grades for the courses taken are entered on your permanent record. If you fail a course and retake it, the failed grade still shows on your transcript!!!

On block schedule, if all courses are passed, you may earn 4 units/credits each semester (total of 8 for the year).

To move on to be a sophomore, students must pass 7 classes their Freshman year.

Activity 2 Activity 2

Sample Transcript

Discuss:Grade levelNumber of credits earnedCumulative grade point average & class rankDiscuss the importance of gradesHow do grades and earning credit impact all

of the above?

Sample Transcript

Discuss:Grade levelNumber of credits earnedCumulative grade point average & class rankDiscuss the importance of gradesHow do grades and earning credit impact all

of the above?

Academic (Math, Science, SS, English)HonorsSupport Math

Electives Modern Language (French or Spanish)

Fine Arts (Visual Art, Band, Drama, Chorus) Physical Education (Health/Personal

Fitness, Team Sports, Weight Training, General PE)CTAE (Career Technology & Agriculture Education)

Academic (Math, Science, SS, English)HonorsSupport Math

Electives Modern Language (French or Spanish)

Fine Arts (Visual Art, Band, Drama, Chorus) Physical Education (Health/Personal

Fitness, Team Sports, Weight Training, General PE)CTAE (Career Technology & Agriculture Education)

Course OfferingsCourse Offerings

Honors courses are offered in all academic areas: Math, Science, Social Studies and English

Honors courses require a commitment of extra time and energy.

Honors courses usually require outside research, reading and writing beyond that of a non-honors course.

Honors courses are offered in all academic areas: Math, Science, Social Studies and English

Honors courses require a commitment of extra time and energy.

Honors courses usually require outside research, reading and writing beyond that of a non-honors course.

HonorsHonors

Choose a Pathway!Choose a Pathway!

CTAE Pathways3-4 CTAE Courses in one areaCTAE Pathways3-4 CTAE Courses in one area

Agriculture (Agriscience, Animal Science) Transportation Small Business Development Interactive Media Construction (Carpentry) Family/Consumer Science (Early Childhood Ed) Healthcare Science Technology (Therapeutic/

Medical Services) Engineering JROTC

Agriculture (Agriscience, Animal Science) Transportation Small Business Development Interactive Media Construction (Carpentry) Family/Consumer Science (Early Childhood Ed) Healthcare Science Technology (Therapeutic/

Medical Services) Engineering JROTC

Activity 3Activity 3

Watch CTAE VideoWatch CTAE Video

Fine Arts PathwaysFine Arts Pathways

BandChorusDramaVisual Art

BandChorusDramaVisual Art

Activity 4Activity 4

Watch Fine Arts VideoWatch Fine Arts Video

Modern Language PathwayModern Language Pathway

Spanish

French

Spanish

French

AdvisementAdvisement

Bi-Weekly students meet with their advisor to discuss grades, goals for improvement, testing taking strategies, 4 year plans, post-secondary options, HOPE Scholarship and more!

Bi-Weekly students meet with their advisor to discuss grades, goals for improvement, testing taking strategies, 4 year plans, post-secondary options, HOPE Scholarship and more!

Example of 9th Grade ScheduleExample of 9th Grade Schedule

1st Semester

1. English2. Social Studies3. Health/Personal

Fitness4. Math Support

1st Semester

1. English2. Social Studies3. Health/Personal

Fitness4. Math Support

2nd Semester

1. Science2. Math 3. Intro to

Healthcare Science4. Visual

Arts/Comp I

2nd Semester

1. Science2. Math 3. Intro to

Healthcare Science4. Visual

Arts/Comp I

LunchLunch

Students eat during 3rd Block.Students report to their 3rd period teacher

and are dismissed by schedule.There are three 25 minute lunch periods.Cost of lunch is $1.75You can bring your own lunch.9th Grade students sit with all grade levels.

Students eat during 3rd Block.Students report to their 3rd period teacher

and are dismissed by schedule.There are three 25 minute lunch periods.Cost of lunch is $1.75You can bring your own lunch.9th Grade students sit with all grade levels.

Promotion RequirementsPromotion Requirements

Earn 7 credits = 10th Grade

Earn 14 credits = 11th Grade Earn 20 credits = 12th Grade

28 credits = Graduation!

Earn 7 credits = 10th Grade

Earn 14 credits = 11th Grade Earn 20 credits = 12th Grade

28 credits = Graduation!

Activity 5Activity 5

Handout: Graduation Requirements

Handout: Graduation Requirements

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

4 English ( 9th Lit & American Lit req.) 4 S.S. 4 Math 4 Science (Biology, & Physical Science or Physics

Req.) 1 Health/Personal Fitness or 3 JROTC 3 Fine Arts, CTAE, or Modern Language 8 Total Electives

28 Total Credits

Foreign Language (college requirement)

3-4 Electives in area to complete a Career Pathway

4 English ( 9th Lit & American Lit req.) 4 S.S. 4 Math 4 Science (Biology, & Physical Science or Physics

Req.) 1 Health/Personal Fitness or 3 JROTC 3 Fine Arts, CTAE, or Modern Language 8 Total Electives

28 Total Credits

Foreign Language (college requirement)

3-4 Electives in area to complete a Career Pathway

To Graduate:To Graduate:

Earn 28 credits (you can earn a total of 8 per year).

Pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT).

Earn 28 credits (you can earn a total of 8 per year).

Pass the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT).

LockersLockers

Students will be able to purchase a locker at open house for $10.

Students taking PE will have access to a PE locker but will need to buy an additional lock.

PE locks should be removed after each class period.

Students will be able to purchase a locker at open house for $10.

Students taking PE will have access to a PE locker but will need to buy an additional lock.

PE locks should be removed after each class period.

Academic HelpAcademic Help

Tutoring is available before school and after school with your teachers. Each teacher has office hours for students.

Learning Lab – Tutoring program certain days before or after school for all subject areas.

Library available for research/studying.

Tutoring is available before school and after school with your teachers. Each teacher has office hours for students.

Learning Lab – Tutoring program certain days before or after school for all subject areas.

Library available for research/studying.

Credit RecoveryCredit Recovery

Is an option for students who have failed an academic course. Students work at their own pace to makeup a course instead of repeating the course in a traditional classroom.

Even if a student earns credit for a course they failed previously, the failing grade and the new grade both appear on their transcript and are calculated into their GPA.

Is an option for students who have failed an academic course. Students work at their own pace to makeup a course instead of repeating the course in a traditional classroom.

Even if a student earns credit for a course they failed previously, the failing grade and the new grade both appear on their transcript and are calculated into their GPA.

Attendance/TardiesAttendance/Tardies

Documentation for the reason you are absent is due within 48 hours of return to school to the front office.

All students who are late must sign in at the front office. An accumulation of tardies will result in a discipline referral. Transportation issues are not excusable.

Documentation for the reason you are absent is due within 48 hours of return to school to the front office.

All students who are late must sign in at the front office. An accumulation of tardies will result in a discipline referral. Transportation issues are not excusable.

Cont.Cont.To check out early, bring a note to the front

office from your parent with specific dismissal time and phone number to verify check out before the morning bell rings. Faxes and phone checkouts will not be accepted.

In order to receive a certificate of attendance to get your learner’s permit and to receive credit for your courses, you can not have more than 10 unexcused absences in a year/course.

To check out early, bring a note to the front office from your parent with specific dismissal time and phone number to verify check out before the morning bell rings. Faxes and phone checkouts will not be accepted.

In order to receive a certificate of attendance to get your learner’s permit and to receive credit for your courses, you can not have more than 10 unexcused absences in a year/course.

NurseNurse

Students can not have medication in their possession at school (nurse may permit certain items to certain students).

Medication should be given to school nurse in the original labeled container immediately upon entering the building.

Students can not have medication in their possession at school (nurse may permit certain items to certain students).

Medication should be given to school nurse in the original labeled container immediately upon entering the building.

Play a Sport/Activity!Play a Sport/Activity!

Cross Country Softball Golf

Football Basketball Soccer

Marching Band Riflery Tennis

Cheerleading Wrestling Track

Baseball Swimming

Cross Country Softball Golf

Football Basketball Soccer

Marching Band Riflery Tennis

Cheerleading Wrestling Track

Baseball Swimming

Athletic EligibilityAthletic Eligibility

Physical Exam (on a Georgia form).School Insurance or proof of individual

accident coverage.Signed parental permission form.Satisfaction of all Georgia High School,

system, and school policies.All ninth graders are automatically eligible

1st semester.

Physical Exam (on a Georgia form).School Insurance or proof of individual

accident coverage.Signed parental permission form.Satisfaction of all Georgia High School,

system, and school policies.All ninth graders are automatically eligible

1st semester.

Athletic EligibilityAthletic Eligibility

All ninth graders are automatically eligible 1st semester. After that, students must have by their:

2nd Semester of 9th grade = 2.5 credits

Must continue to earn 2.5 credits from the previous semester to stay eligible

Sophomore year = 5 creditsJunior year = 11 creditsSenior year = 17 credits

All ninth graders are automatically eligible 1st semester. After that, students must have by their:

2nd Semester of 9th grade = 2.5 credits

Must continue to earn 2.5 credits from the previous semester to stay eligible

Sophomore year = 5 creditsJunior year = 11 creditsSenior year = 17 credits

Join a Club!Join a Club!Academic Team

Art Honor Society

CTAE Junior Honor Society

Drama Club

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Family and Consumer Science

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Educators of America

Academic Team

Art Honor Society

CTAE Junior Honor Society

Drama Club

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Family and Consumer Science

Future Business Leaders of America

Future Educators of America

Join a Club Cont.Join a Club Cont.

HOSA International Thespian Society, Key Club, Literary Team, Pep Club, Mock Trial, Modern Language Club, National Beta Club,

HOSA International Thespian Society, Key Club, Literary Team, Pep Club, Mock Trial, Modern Language Club, National Beta Club,

Join a Club Cont.Join a Club Cont.FFA National Honor Society Raider Team Robotics Student CouncilSkills USATri-M Musical Honor Society

FFA National Honor Society Raider Team Robotics Student CouncilSkills USATri-M Musical Honor Society

9th Grade Recognitions9th Grade Recognitions

**Honor’s Night (Top 10% of Class, Class

Awards, Competitive Clubs, Athlete/Scholar Student)

**Honor’s Night (Top 10% of Class, Class

Awards, Competitive Clubs, Athlete/Scholar Student)

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Students can take AP Courses starting in 10th grade at the high school. An AP course covers material normally studied in college-level courses.

Dual EnrollmentEligible 11th and 12th grade students take one or more courses at a college and receive dual credit for high school and college degree-level course.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Students can take AP Courses starting in 10th grade at the high school. An AP course covers material normally studied in college-level courses.

Dual EnrollmentEligible 11th and 12th grade students take one or more courses at a college and receive dual credit for high school and college degree-level course.

Programs offered after 9th gradePrograms offered after 9th grade

Work Based Learning 11th or 12th grade students can earn course credit while they work. Students must be enrolled in a work based learning course and meet certain employment requirements.

Work Based Learning 11th or 12th grade students can earn course credit while they work. Students must be enrolled in a work based learning course and meet certain employment requirements.

Programs offered after 9th gradePrograms offered after 9th grade

March 12th – Counselor Visits classes and gives out Pre-Registration

March 12th or March 14th – Parents choose a Parent Night to attend

March 15th – Completed Pre-Registration Sheet with parent signature is due to Teacher

March 25th , 26th, or 28th – Online Pre-Registration with Teacher

March 12th – Counselor Visits classes and gives out Pre-Registration

March 12th or March 14th – Parents choose a Parent Night to attend

March 15th – Completed Pre-Registration Sheet with parent signature is due to Teacher

March 25th , 26th, or 28th – Online Pre-Registration with Teacher

Registration ProcessRegistration Process

Sample Pre-Registration Sheet

Sample Pre-Registration Sheet

Activity 6Activity 6

4 Year Plan4 Year Plan

Additional ActivityAdditional Activity

WELCOMEto

WELCOMEto

LUMPKIN COUNTY

HIGH SCHOOL!

LUMPKIN COUNTY

HIGH SCHOOL!