Welcome Parents and StudentsNinth 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
2014 Freshman Class Profile
University of Georgia
21,000 applications
11,650 admitted
3.8 – 4.0 GPA
1800 – 2060 SAT
28 – 32 ACT* Middle 50%
2014 Freshman Class Profile
Georgia Institute of Technology
25,880 applicants
8,560 accepted
3.8 – 4.0 GPA
2050 – 2240 SAT
30 – 33 ACT
* Middle 50%
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 / Practice ACT
PSAT – October 15
Practice ACT – October 28
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 often 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.
2014-2015 5th Period IF Schedule
24 weeks of support =
~ 18 hours of tutoring per subject
~ 75 hours of enrichment and extension
Time 5A 5B 5C
11:45 – 12:10 IF Instruction Instruction
12:12 – 12:37 Lunch Instruction Instruction
12:37 -1:02 Instruction Lunch IF
1:04 – 1:29 Instruction IF Lunch
Classroom Visits
English
Ancient World History
AP Human Geography
Biology
Geometry
Spanish
Algebra
ELCA … Pursuing EXCELLENCE
Excellence is a matter …
H – Hard Work
E – Example
A – Achievement
R – Respect
T - Trust
