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Gainesville High School
Class of 2021:
9th Grade Guidance
Gainesville High School
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9 Grade Leaders
m Smith, Principal of Gainesville High School
nya Sanders, Assistant Principal/9th Grade Cente
ead Administrator
akia Marcus, 9th Counselor
ntione Whelchel, Graduation Coach
Gainesville High School Goal
Class of 2021:Why a 9th Grade Center?
Gainesville High School
"Ninth graders often struggle more than
they did in middle school because they
must earn passing grades for the first
time, must participate in an increased
number of standardized tests, and must
complete more rigorous coursework than
they have ever before completed, including
more frequent homework assignments"
(McCallumore and Sparapani, 2010).Focus on the Freshman
Gainesville High School
"...the ninth grade has the highest failure
rate, highest number of absences among
students, and the largest number of
discipline referrals"
(Donegan, 2008).Graduation Requirements
Gainesville High School
• 23 Credits
– 4 English/Language Arts
– 4 Math
– 4 Science
– 3 Social Studies
– 1 Personal Fitness and Health
– 3 Career & Tech, Fine Arts, or World Language
– 4 Electives
World Language is NOT a graduation requirement; students who wish to attend a
4 year college need 2 courses of the same language for admission requirementsEarning Credits
Gainesville High School
• Each class is 1 credit on block schedule
• Block Schedule = 8 classes a year
• A minimum of 23 credits is required to graduate
– Specific courses required
• Credit is earned for any grade of 70 and above
• Credits are earned
– End of semester for semester classes
– End of year for year long classes
• Students must earn 5 credits to move to 10th gradeHigh School ABCs to Success
Attendance Behavior Classroom Success Student Involvement
In Class Respectful Accountability Athletics
Challenged
On Time Expectations Arts
Assignments
On Task Matrix Engagement Academics
CEABOT Student Master course
Over 65
Discipline standards andA Day in the Life as a 9 Grader
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Gainesville High School
• 4 Classes of 84 Minutes
–27 Minute Lunch
–Instructional Focus
• 7 minute class change
• 8:20 am starts first class
• 3:20 pm ends last classRegistration Process
Gainesville High School
• 8th Grade Teachers made core
recommendations based on criteria
– Math, Science, English, Social Studies
• Students selected electives in November
– All elective and alternates should be courses that
interest studentClassroom Rigor
Gainesville High School
• We want students to be challenged at all levels
• Honors and/or AP Courses Differences
– Pace and depth of the class work
– Outside work commitment
– Assignment expectations
– Writing-intensive assignments (Summer Reading)
– Recommended student ownership
– Proficiency of student’s background skills
• Freshman AP Course: AP Human Geography
• All other core classes have Honors option
• AP and Honors Night March 6th 6-7 at 9th Grade CenterGHS Grading Policies
Gainesville High School
• Major Summative (50%)
• Secondary Summative (25%)
• Formative (5%)
• Course Exam (20%)
• *Please see the teacher’s syllabus for more
information about each grading category.9th Grade State Testing
Gainesville High School
• 8th Grade Milestones-Grade Level at End of
Year
• 9th Grade-Content Specific & End of Course
• Final Assessment Counts 20% of student
course grade
• EOCs in 9th Grade:
– Algebra 1 or Geometry
– Physical Science or Biology
– 9th Grade LiteraturePlan with the end in mind
Gainesville High School
• Will you participate in
– Pathway Completion?
– Work-Based Learning?
– College classes while in high school?
• Move on When Ready
– Take online classes?
– Enroll in AP courses?
• Use the Information Guide to Learn moreMove on When Ready
Gainesville High School
• Take college classes while in high school
• Earn college credit and high school credit
• No cost to student
• Must meet admission requirements to college
– University of North Georgia: ACT or SAT
– Lanier Technical College: Compass
• See Counselor for more specific informationGHS Website: Information Guide Gainesville High School
Information Guide Highlights
Gainesville High School
• Pathway Overview • Testing Overview
• Graduation Requirements & • NCAA Eligibility
Promotion Guidelines • CTAE Pathways
• Individual Graduation Plan • Fine Arts Pathways
• College and Career Planning • World Language
• Move on When Ready • Health & Physical
• Work-Based Learning Education
• Online Learning • Academic Pathways
• Classroom Rigor and GPA • Advanced Placement
• Hope Scholarship (AP) OpportunitiesGainesville High School Systems of Support
GHS Campus Principal
Tom Smith
tom.smith@gcssk12.net
GHS Assistant Principal, 9th Grade Lead Administrator
Tonya Sanders
tonya.sanders@gcssk12.net
9th Grade Counselor
Rakia Marcus
rakia.marcus@gcssk12.net
GHS Graduation Coach
Antione Whelchel
antione.whelchel@gcssk12.netYou can also read
