NORTH SPRINGS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TH

NORTH SPRINGS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT TH TH 10 AND 11 GRADE PARENT NIGHT Dr. G. Johnson, Ed. D. & Ava Butler, Ed. S

Mr. Michael Hanson– Principal Mr. Eric Jones– Curriculum Assistant Principal

Caseload Counselors & Support Team A – Gak - Dr. Genoulia Johnson, Ed. D. Gal- New – Ms. Ava Butler, Ed. S Nex-Z – Ms. Stacey Foney, Ed. S Graduation Coach – Mrs. Gail Ritchie, M. Ed. Social Worker – Ms. Maia Smith, MSW School Psychologist- Ms. Melanie Blinder ESOL Community Liaison – Mrs. Andrea Rocha, BA Magnet Coordinator– Mr. James Landreau, Med College & Career Center Coordinator- Ms. Kim Daniel. M. Ed. Registrar – Mrs. Lori Bryan, BA North Springs Charter Counselors assist students individually, in small groups, and in classroom guidance sessions to assist in personal, social, career, and educational development

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SPARTA Self-restrained Simple Prudent Rigorous Academics

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER- ROOM E 107 üCollege Visits- sign up online ü Summer Opportunities üScholarships üCareer Interest options üPlease visit the CCC for more information. Ms. Kimberly Daniel, MEd GCDF, NFTE and CET Certified Email: danielkw@fultonschools. org

AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING q. VISIT North Springs Website for all Tutoring information. Example: Science and Language Arts Tuesdays and Thursdays After School from 3: 45 pm to 5: 45 pm Location – Media Center Students must be in the room by 3: 45 each day or they are not able to attend that day.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

LITERATURE 4 YEARS v 9 th Grade Literature or 9 th Grade Literature Honors v 10 th Grade Literature or 10 th Grade Literature Honors v 11 th Grade Literature or AP Language v. World Literature/Multicultural Literature or AP Literature or College English

MATH 4 YEARS v. Algebra 1 or Acc Algebra 1 Honors/Geo. B v. Geometry or Accelerated Geometry Honors/Alg 2 v. GSE Algebra 2 v. Pre- Calculus, Pre-Cal H, Advanced Math Decision Making, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, Calculus ll, lll, Georgia Institute of Technology Math

SCIENCE 4 YEARS v. Earth Systems, Biology or Biology Honors v. Biology or Chemistry Honors v. Physics or AP Physics v. Fourth Science* *Physics A, B or C Mechanical, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, Botany, Organic Chemistry, Physical Science, Microbiology, Astronomy, Forensic Science, Environmental Science

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 YEARS v. World History or AP World History v. United States History or AP U. S. History v. Economics/American Government or AP Macroeconomics/AP American Government Electives: Sociology, Current Issues and AP Human Geography

WORLD LANGUAGE 2 -3 YEARS (DEPENDING ON COLLEGE CHOICE) v. Spanish (on level, Honors, AP) v. French (on level, Honors, AP) v. Latin (on level, Honors, AP) v. Chinese (on level, Honors) v. AP Computer Science A** v. American Sign Language (GAVS or FVS) **Students satisfying the Foreign Language/American Sign Language/Computer Science requirement through the computer science option may not use the same courses to satisfy the 4 th science requirement (www. usg. edu)

HEALTH AND PE 1 YEAR v General Health. 5 credit v Personal Fitness. 5 credit PF requirement is waived once 3 rd year of JROTC is completed Student is recommended for PF waiver AFTER successfully completing, by the end of the student’s junior year, one of the following: (a) A single varsity sport or (b) Magnet Dance 3 course or higher.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS v 10 th Grade 5 Credits (1. 5 Core Credits) v 11 th Grade 12 Credits (4. 0 Core Credits) v 12 th Grade 19 Credits (9. 0 Core Credits)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS v Minimum of 26 total credits to graduate v Students must earn 70% or higher final course grade to pass the course and earn credit for graduation

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EOC COURSES GRADING v. The EOC comprises 20% of the course grade. v. The EOC score is calculated in the completion of the second semester except in cases where the course is a one semester course* * Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics

EOC/MILESTONES • 9 th Grade Literature & Composition* • American Literature & Composition* • Algebra I* • Geometry* • Biology • Physical Science • US History • Economics/Business/Free Enterprise *Aligned to GSE content standards

CHARACTERISTICS OF AN AP STUDENT · Motivated & dedicated to school work · Committed to homework and a lot of extra reading and research · Responsible: able to multi-task, to prioritize activities and to make deadlines · Prepared and organized · Beyond proficient in reading and writing

Advantages of AP Courses · Receive college credit for introductory courses in various subject areas · Skip introductory college courses · Reduce college cost and Complete college in a shorter period of time · Improve chances of attending college of choice with an impressive transcript · Receive intellectual stimulation and challenge · Increase self confidence and aptitude levels · Broaden horizons · Eligible for AP Scholar Award(s)

S. T. E. A. M. SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ARTS MATH

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Ø Band Ø Marching Ø Percussion Master Ø Orchestra Ø Chamber Ø Drama Ø Acting Ø Technical Theater Ø Chorus Ø Dance Ø Jazz Ø Modern Ø Company Ø Visual Arts Ø Draw/Paint Ø Printmaking Ø Jewelry Making Ø Ceramics Ø Sculpture

Career Clusters and Pathways CTLA offers 8 career clusters – each with a pathway or a sequence of required courses necessary to earn certification at the completion of the pathway v Arts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications - Audio-Video Technology & Film Pathway and Graphic Design Pathway v Business Management & Administration - Entrepreneurship Pathway & Web. Based Learning v Government & Public Administration - Leadership JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) Pathway v Healthcare Science - Allied Health Pathway and Health Informatics/Medical Office v Information Technology - Web Development Pathway Skills USA Advertising Design Skills USA Television Video Production Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certified Clinical Administrative Assistant General Management

GEORGIA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP (For students going to a Four year institution) 3. 0 Core GPA for partial scholarship 3. 7 Core GPA for full tuition (Zell Miller) Removes 7 points from Honors and AP Courses GSFC adds. 5 points to AP courses HOPE GRANT (For students seeking a technical certificate or diploma regardless of high school GPA ) Must have a 2. 0 at certain checkpoints Pays a percentage of tuition depending on the college. Zell Miller Grant pays 100% of tuition if student has a 3. 5 previous semester

HOPE RIGOR UPDATE Students graduating on or after May 1, 2017 must earn at least four academically rigorous courses Listing of “Academically Rigorous” courses may be found at http: //www. gsfc. org/main/publishing/pdf/2012/Course_list. pdf GSE Advanced Algebra and GSE Pre-calculus, Accelerated Pre-calculus and Beyond Chemistry, Physics and Human Anatomy 2 nd Level of Languages and Beyond AP, IB and Dual Enrollment Courses

PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS v SEMESTER 1 AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER 1 ST 6 WEEKS – 08/6 THROUGH 09/18 2 ND 6 WEEKS – 09/19 THROUGH 11/1 FINAL REPORT CARD – 12/20/2018 v SEMESTER 2 JANUARY THROUGH MAY 1 ST 6 WEEKS – 01/7/19 THROUGH 2/20/2019 2 ND 6 WEEKS – 2/21/2019 THROUGH 4/12/2019 FINAL REPORT CARD – 5/23/2019

TIME MANAGEMENT & STUDY STRATEGIES

ANALYZING TASKS – 3 CATEGORIES---STUDY STRATEGIES A – Tasks that are Important AND Urgent) Make a PLAN B – Tasks that are Important OR Urgent D – Tasks that are COMPLETED C – Tasks that are NEITHER Important or Urgent Time Management – Concentrate to work more effectively rather than on speed Avoid Burnout - Pace Yourself Food - healthy snacks assist in concentration Quiet time – no texting, calling, distractions, consistent “study spot”

POWER OF THE ZERO

CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS ØTraditional (Face-to-Face) ØOnline- FVS, GAVS, GVCR ØCorrespondence-BYU ØBlended (Online Instructor and traditional) ØSummer School (June, July)

GEORGIA/FULTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL VS GEORGIA CREDIT RECOVERY • The program is available at no charge Cost, Availabilty, Course Info. • FTE or tuition based. Available to public, private, and homeschool students • Teacher-led instruction using asynchronous online courses • Students generally complete the course(s) during the normal school day to public school systems in Georgia for all first time enrollments. There is a $25 re-enrollment fee for public school students who do not complete the course by the deadline • Teacher-less instruction consisting of Flash/video presentations, review assignments, web-based learning activities, and unit assessments • Post tests and the final exam or EOC, if applicable, need to be proctored at the school by the credit recovery site coordinator. All other coursework can be done at home or school.

QUESTIONS

THANK YOU!!!! IF A STUDENT NEEDS TO SEE THEIR COUNSELOR OR MAGNET COORDINATOR, PLEASE VISIT THE COUNSELING OFFICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION, PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW WE MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE IN WORKING WITH YOU.