Graduation Requirements and More GA High School Graduation

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Graduation Requirements and More

Graduation Requirements and More

GA High School Graduation Requirements § § § § 4 Units of English 4

GA High School Graduation Requirements § § § § 4 Units of English 4 Units of Mathematics 4 Units of Science 3 Units of Social Studies 3 Units of Career/Technology and/or World Language and/or Fine Arts 1 Unit of Health & Physical Education 4 Units of Electives (minimum) A total of 23 Units NOTE: World Language (Foreign Language) is not required for graduation BUT is required for acceptance into a 4 year College or University.

Transcripts Each student should receive a transcript in Advisement today. If you did not

Transcripts Each student should receive a transcript in Advisement today. If you did not receive a transcript, please ask your counselor. If you are new to the school, your records may not have been received by the school yet and you will be able to participate in your transcript audit in January.

How to Read PCSD Transcripts The transcript begins with Freshmen year courses. If you

How to Read PCSD Transcripts The transcript begins with Freshmen year courses. If you took high school courses in middle school, those will be the first listed. The semester grade is posted under “Mark” “Weight” indicates how much the course was worth in terms of credits “Credit” shows the credit earned If the class was passed, the Credit number should match the number indicated under Weight If the class was failed, the Credit will be recorded as a zero.

Why Are There So Many GPAs and What Do They Mean? Weighted GPA on

Why Are There So Many GPAs and What Do They Mean? Weighted GPA on the 100 point scale – This is the average of all grades on the transcript. This includes the added weight from Honors (5 points and AP courses (10 points). This GPA is used to determine Class Rank and Honors Graduates (must be 89. 5). Often used for college admissions Unweighted GPA on the 100 point scale The average of all grades on the transcript for all years and does not include Honors and AP weight. Also used for college admissions

GPAs Continued … Weighted GPA on the 4 point scale – This is the

GPAs Continued … Weighted GPA on the 4 point scale – This is the average of all grades on the transcript. This includes the added weight from Honors (5 points and AP courses (10 points). Unweighted GPA on the 4 point scale The average of all grades on the transcript for all years and does not include Honors and AP weight. Also used for college admissions (if college specifically asks for the unweighted GPA) How the 4. 0 Scale is calculated – A (90 -100+) = 4 The Paulding 4. 0 GPA IS NOT the HOPE GPA B (80 – 89) = 3 C (70 -79) = 2 F (69 and below) = 0

HOPE GPA and Ga. Futures HOPE GPA GSFC determines the HOPE GPA by averaging

HOPE GPA and Ga. Futures HOPE GPA GSFC determines the HOPE GPA by averaging only a student’s core classes and academic electives. PE, CTAE and Fine Arts courses are not included in this calculation. GAFUTURES Every student must create an account on GAFutures Students will use this website to send transcripts to in-state colleges (dual enrollment or for college admission post high school). The HOPE GPA determines eligibility for the HOPE scholarship. Complete college applications Can only be found on www. GAFUTURES. org. Receive the HOPE Scholarship Monitory rigor requirements (both classes need 4 rigorous courses to qualify for HOPE) Middle School Courses do not count towards the HOPE GPA.

STUDENTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF CREDITS TO BE PROMOTED:

STUDENTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF CREDITS TO BE PROMOTED: Promotion • From 9 th to 10 th grade-5 credits • From 10 th to 11 th grade-11 credits • From 11 th to 12 th grade – 17 credits

Today’s Activity – Checking your progress! Check off your earned credits on your transcript

Today’s Activity – Checking your progress! Check off your earned credits on your transcript audit sheet. Example: If you passed 9 th Literature, put a check mark next to 9 th Literature on your audit sheet. Check off all credits you have earned to see where you are and where you need to go. What are CTAE credits? Any career class you’ve taken! What if you have more than 3 CTAE/Fine Arts/World Language Credits? Anything more rolls over into your electives category!

Transcripts are yours to keep! Please turn your Audit sheets back in to your

Transcripts are yours to keep! Please turn your Audit sheets back in to your Adviser. You will audit your transcript again next semester. Keep working hard to earn your credits this year!

Questions About Your Transcript? See your counselor A – Ca – Mrs. Summers Ce

Questions About Your Transcript? See your counselor A – Ca – Mrs. Summers Ce – Fn – Ms. Powers F 0 – J – Mrs. Keefe K – Mrs. Harris N – Si – Dr. Outland Sj – Z – Mrs. Willis

More News!

More News!

Student Government Association (SGA) MEMBERS HELP PLAN… HOMECOMING WEEK PEP RALLIES TEACHER APPRECATION JR/SR

Student Government Association (SGA) MEMBERS HELP PLAN… HOMECOMING WEEK PEP RALLIES TEACHER APPRECATION JR/SR PROM AND MORE…COME TO OUR FIRST GENERAL MTG NEXT WEEK TO FIND OUT MORE

MEET YOUR SPONSORS SENIOR CLASS: MS. MARRONE ROOM 1308 JUNIOR CLASS: DR. STANLEY ROOM

MEET YOUR SPONSORS SENIOR CLASS: MS. MARRONE ROOM 1308 JUNIOR CLASS: DR. STANLEY ROOM 1223 SOPHOMORE CLASS: MS. LONG ROOM 1100 FRESHMAN CLASS: MR. HOLSOMBACK ROOM 1306

Meet Your Officers Senior Class Sophomore Class President-Ruth Nya President Avery Woodard Vice President-Grace

Meet Your Officers Senior Class Sophomore Class President-Ruth Nya President Avery Woodard Vice President-Grace Nya Vice President Mahamm Janjooa Secretary-Abby Tucker Secretary Brandon Letzelter Communications-Ryley Cole Junior Class President-Meadow Villar Vice President-Kelsey Potter Secretary-Annemarie Aris Freshmen Class ? ? ? ? IT COULD BE YOU!!

Are You Interested in Being Our Next Wolfpack Mascot? ? ? See Coach Hunter

Are You Interested in Being Our Next Wolfpack Mascot? ? ? See Coach Hunter in Room 1305 forms and information. Tryouts will be August 28 All paperwork is due no later than August 26!

Senior/Junior Student and Parent Night Sept 16 th 6: 00 PM A Representative from

Senior/Junior Student and Parent Night Sept 16 th 6: 00 PM A Representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will be here to talk to families about ways to pay for college. Don’t miss this informative meeting that can impact your plans for next year! Also…. . NPHS will be hosting a College Panel and Fair that night. Come talk to colleges and hear about what their schools have to offer. If you are not sure about where you are going next year, this is a great opportunity for you!

Colleges Attending on September 16 th Augusta University Berry College Chattahoochee Technical College Coastal

Colleges Attending on September 16 th Augusta University Berry College Chattahoochee Technical College Coastal College of GA Columbus State GA College & State Univ. Georgia Highlands Georgia Sothern Jacksonville State University Kennesaw State University Life University Military - Marines Military - National Guard Military - Navy Ohio State University Piedmont College Shorter University of Alabama University of North GA Valdosta State University of West Georgia

Join Student Government Association (SGA)! What do you do in SGA? Help plan the

Join Student Government Association (SGA)! What do you do in SGA? Help plan the homecoming dance, dress up days, and pep rally. Decorate the hallways during homecoming week. Junior and senior members help plan prom. Participate in several community service projects Participate at Holiday in the Den Earn a cord to wear at graduation How do I join? Join by paying your $20 dues through Revtrak by Sept. 13! Club Sponsors: 9 th: Mr. Holsomback (1306) 10 th: Mrs. Long (1100) 11 th: Dr. Stanley (1223). 12 th Ms. Marrone (1308) Next Meeting: Monday, August 26 in room 1308 to discuss homecoming!

Have a Great Day!

Have a Great Day!