Sol C Johnson High School Class of 2024

Sol. C. Johnson High School Class of 2024 “At the Core of Academic Excellence”

The History of Sol C. Johnson High School • Sol C. Johnson opened its doors in 1959 as Powell Laboratory School under the direction of Savannah State College. • Johnson High School was named for Solomon Charles Johnson, a journalist, philanthropist, educator, and founder of the nation's oldest newspaper published for the black community, the Savannah Tribune.

Who are we. . . The Atom Smashers!

SCJ Motto Not to Equal, but Excel

Bragging Rights • Johnson High School obtains Bronze Level Award for “Greatest Gains” on 2019 Single Statewide Accountability System • Johnson High School Boys Basketball Team makes it to the Final Four • Johnson High School Girls Basketball Team makes it to the Final Four for the fifth consecutive year • Partnership with Eat Fresh and Free to serve nearly 100 families on first distribution • Business Department receives Industry Certification • Superintendent’s Student of the Month (November 2019)

OVERVIEW • • • Introductions High School Vs. Middle School The NEWcleus Mission Benefits of The NEWcleus Support Team 9 th Grade School Counselor Graduation Requirements International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme and Diploma Programme (IBDP and IBCP) • Support Structures • Daily Schedule

Administrative Staff • Mr. Muhammad- Principal • Mrs. Brown- Assistant Principal • Mrs. Mc. Cullough – NEW-Cleus Administrator

How is High School Different from Middle School? • Increase Personal Responsibility • Transcripts (GRADES) Count • Specific Graduation Requirements • Block Schedule

What is the NEW-Cleus? • The NEW-Cleus at Johnson High School is a small learning community comprised of first year ninth graders. • This ninth grade academy program offers a rigorous, stimulating, and diverse learning experience to help students transition smoothly to the high school environment. transition smoothly • Simply put, 9 th grade can be challenging. We are here to help.

The NEW-Cleus Mission To provide the optimal learning environment for successful transition from middle school to high school. The NEW-Cleus at Johnson High School strives to recognize student strengths, foster self-advocacy, encourage student engagement, and increase academic growth and achievement in order to challenge students towards their personal best.

Benefits of the NEW-Cleus • Development of a unique school culture • Explicit life-skill building curriculum • Increased parent and teacher communication • Strong teacher-student relationships • Early identification and intervention of at risk behavior and academic deficits • Advisement focused on goal setting and planning • Support with social transition to high school • Increased academic achievement • Increased 10 th grade promotion rate

The NEW-Cleus Support Team • • • Mrs. Hines-9 th Composition/Literature Ms. Nelson- 9 th Composition/Literature Ms. Sumter- Algebra I Mr. Smith - Algebra I Ms. Reed- Honors Algebra I Ms. Levett- Algebra I Ms. Schuler - Environmental Science Dr. Middleton- Honors Biology Mrs. Tisdale-Turner- Environmental Science Ms. Camburn- World History Mr. Boswell- World History Mr. Gansrow- World History • • • Mr. Irvine- Inclusion Ms. Roberson-Inclusion Coach Smith-Health and P. E. Ms. Ferrer- Honors Spanish Mrs. Grant- Intro to Business Tech Mr. Smith- Intro to Business Tech Ms. Washington- Intro to Business Tech Dr. Mikell- Intro to Business Tech Mr. Simmons- Parent Facilitator Mrs. Mitchell- RTI Coordinator Ms. Freeman- Counselor Mrs. Mc. Cullough – Administrator

9 th Grade Guidance Counselor • • Ms. K. Freeman Peer Mediation The Freshman Council Monthly Core Curriculum

9 th Grade Promotion Requirements • Must obtain 5 credits in the specific areas of: – Math – English – Science – Social Studies – Elective

Graduation Requirements Grade 9 th Grade English 9 th Comp/Lit/ Advanced Comp/Lit Math Algebra I* Social Studies World History* Science Environmental Science* 10 th Grade 10 th Comp/Lit Geometry* Biology* 11 th Grade American Literature* Algebra II* American Government* US History* 12 th Grade British Literature* Pre-Calculus*/ Advanced Mathematical Decision Making Economics* *Honors, AP, IB courses may substitute Chemistry* Physics/ Anatomy and Physiology

What is the IBDP? • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) was developed to introduce higher level interdisciplinary thinking to students. • The program provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognized by many universities worldwide.

What is the IBCP? • The International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) was developed to complement the needs of students interested in pursuing a career-related education at the upper secondary school level. • IBCP allows students to take advantage of Johnson’s existing career pathways AND enjoy the benefits of an IB education. This information was retrieved from the IBCP Core Guide Book 2012

Support Structures • Instructional Focus and Remediation on Wednesdays • Before and After-school tutorial – GMAS Winter and Spring EOC Tutorial – Student Attendance/ Participation • Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) • Response to Intervention (Rt. I) For Academics and Behavior

Daily Schedule* 8: 00 -9: 00 1 st Block 9: 15 -10: 15 2 nd Block 10: 30 -11: 30 3 rd Block 11: 30 -12: 30 Lunch 12: 45 -1: 45 4 th Block 1: 45 -3: 30 Tutorial * Wednesday afternoons are reserved for Faculty Meetings, Collaborative Planning Sessions, Department Meetings, Professional Learning Sessions. . * Wednesday afternoons are reserved for Faculty Meetings, Collaborative Planning Sessions, Department Meetings, Professional Learning Sessions

“At the Core of Academic Excellence”