WELCOME Freshman Parent Meeting Class of 2022 - ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL PTSA - Cherokee County Schools
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WELCOME
Freshman Parent Meeting
Class of 2022
ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL
Robert Horn, Principal
PTSA
MS. Kim Fisher, PTSA President
Etowah Administration
Principal
Mr. Robert Horn
Assistant Principals
Mr. Ken Nix (A-C)
Ms. Jennifer Jones (D-Hi)
Mr. Brett Pinckard (Hj-Me)
Mr. Justin Sanderson (Mf-San)
Ms. Cassandra Mathious (Sao-Z)
Etowah Website
Informational
Information for
Families
Etowah Website
From the Counseling Office Dr. Travis Schmid Travis.Schmid@Cherokee.k12.ga.us 770-721-3137
Etowah Counseling Staff
Ms. Whitney Morberg (A-C)
Ms. Taran Smith (D-Hi)
Ms. Lisa Shull (Hj-Me)
Ms. Michele Dowd (Mf-San)
Dr. Travis Schmid (Sao-Z)
Counseling Front Office:
Ms. Silvia Holmes
Counseling Staff
Whitney Morberg Taran Smith Lisa Shull
A-C D-Hi Hj-Me
Counseling Staff Michele Dowd Travis Schmid Mf-San Sao-Z
Freshman Reminders & Updates
Freshman Reminders & Updates
Family Portal
➢ Canvas: access to your student’s:
• Grades
▪ Teachers contact information
➢ Problems/Troubleshooting:
• Account creation http://cherokeek12.net/canvas/
• Self-serve password reset:
https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com /
• Email: network.login@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Please include:
▪ Your name
▪ Student’s name
▪ School currently attendingAttendance Policy
• Excuse notes (parent/guardian, doctor, etc.) must be
received in the attendance office (front office) within
FIVE school days after returning to school.
• Attendance is taken in each class period.
• At 7 or more absences (excused or unexcused) and a
passing grade in a single class, an appeal is
generated, reviewed by the Attendance Committee and
approved by the Principal before credit is awarded.
◼ Appeals are automatically generated. There is
no action on your part, other than encouraging
better attendance for your student.B.A.L.D. Eagle Program
• Bring Your Own Learning Device. Each teacher
sets their own threshold for how these devices
may be used in the classroom.
• Internet Acceptable Use Policy
• Texting allowed during transitions and lunch
• No phone calls during the Instructional Day from
8:15 AM – 3:15 PM
• No photos or videoing without explicit permission
from teacher or administratorGet Involved!
• Extra-Curricular activities can help your
student feel connected to the school and
are a factor in the college admissions
process.
• Clubs
• Sports
• Community Service – not a graduation
requirement, but encouragedClass of 2022
Classes are divided into two semesters
1stSemester August – December
2nd Semester January - May
A student will take 6 classes each semester
Each semester course is worth .5 units of
credit per class
Credit is issued at the end of each semester
(Dec. & May)
Students must earn 23 units to graduateRequirements for 2022 Graduates
• 4 Units of English (9th lit, 10th Lit, Am Lit)
• 4 Units of Math (Alg, Geom, Alg 2)
• 4 Units of Science (Bio; Chem, Earth or Env; Physics)
• 3 Units of Social Studies (Wld Hist, US Hist, Econ/Govt)
• 1 Unit of Health (.5) and Personal Fitness (.5)
• 3 Required Electives (World Languages, Fine Arts and/or
Career/Tech classes)
• 4 Miscellaneous Electives
23 Total UnitsSubject Units 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Am Lit/Comp (H) 12th Lit/Comp (H)
English/Literatur or or
4 9th Lit/Comp (H) 10th Lit/Comp (H)
e AP AP
Language/Comp Literature/Comp
GSE Algebra I (H) GSE Geometry (H) GSE Algebra II (H)
or or or 4th Mathematics
Mathematics 4
Acc. GSE Acc. GSE Geom Acc GSE Pre-Cal Options Vary
Alg/Geom A B/Algebra II (H)
Biology (H)
or
4th Science Options
Biology (H) Chemistry (H),
Science 4 Physics (H) Vary (including
or Env Sci, or
CTAE options)
Earth Systems Earth Systems
Government (H,
World History (H,
Social Studies 3 X US History (H, AP) AP)
AP)
Economics (H, AP)
1 Per Fit/Health X X X
World Language World Language World Language
Required
Electives
3 Fine Arts Fine Arts Fine Arts Elective
Career/Technical Career/Technical Career/Technical
Misc. Electives
(ex. Academic, PE, 4 Elective Elective Elective Elective
CTAE over 3)
Total Needed 23Teachers As Advisors
• TAA gives and additional layer of support to students
• 27 minutes every Monday with advisors
• Students can earn .5 elective credit each academic school year
• Develop strong bonds w/a group of peers and advisors
• Focus
• academic
• college/career
• character education
• personal/social
• Goal
• Who am I?
• Where am I going?
• How do I get there?World Languages
• 4 year colleges/ universities currently require a
minimum of two consecutive years of the same
World Language
• Technical Colleges currently do not require a World
Language
• World Language options at Etowah High School:
Spanish French
GermanZero Credit
Credit may NOT be issued if:
• A student has 7 or more absences per
semester
• Absences are counted in each class period
• A student does not pass the class with a grade
of 70 or higher
• A student does not take the required Georgia
Milestones – EOCPromotion to 10th Grade Homeroom
• A student must earn at least 5 total units of
credit by the end of their freshman year.
• Three of these units must be in the
following academic areas:
1 unit of English
1 unit of Math
1 unit of Science
In high school, students are not “held back”.
They continue their academic sequence, but
go to a “retained” homeroom.Recovery Options for Failed Courses
Summer School Online Options (Credit Connect)
Recover 1 Credit (Maximum) See counselor for options
Three weeks in June Student MUST have
8:00 – 4:30 Monday – Friday administrative approval before
beginning any program
$200.00 per half credit
Cost varies
Retake class during school
• No cost involved
• May delay graduation
Please speak with your counselor
regarding any recovery options!Georgia Milestones: EOC
Georgia Scoring
Milestones The test counts as 20% of
the final grade in the “B”
GSE Algebra 1 half of the class. An “I” will
GSE Geometry be given until the test is
taken. Passing the test is
United States History not required, however
Economics passing the class is
necessary for graduation.
Biology
9th Grade Literature
Dates
American Literature December (Accel
Math students only)
MaySample Freshman Transcript • Each Semester: You OWN it! • Grades are cumulative • Aug-Dec (Semester 1) - posted to your transcript, ex: 9th Grade Lit/Comp A • Jan-May (Semester 2) posted to your transcript, ex: would say 9th Grade Lit/Comp B • Notice that Physical Science has earned a passing grade, but not received credit. Why not? Attendance is taken every period, students must meet grade requirements and attendance requirements.
PSAT
• Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Etowah High School
• All 10th and 11th grade students
• 9th Grade students may opt to take the PSAT for a fee. Students will
receive information regarding registration for the PSAT during TAA
and it will also be posted to the EHS web site.
• Tests Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills
• Prepares students to take the SAT, shows AP Potential
In 11th grade, PSAT scores are used to qualify
students for the National Merit ScholarshipHOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship
➢ SSN Verification:
• Social Security numbers are required to be in ASPEN for a student to be HOPE
eligible.
➢ Rigor Requirement
➢ 4 courses complete prior to graduation (examples: Algebra 2 or higher,
Chemistry, Physics, 2nd year of Foreign Language or higher, AP Courses)
➢ HOPE Scholarship:
• 3.0 academic GPA, covers approximately 90% of the previous years tuition
➢ Zell Miller scholarship:
• 3.7 academic GPA—covers 100% of 2014-2015 tuition
• SAT 1200 combined CR and Math SAT, or 26 ACT composite
www.GAFutures.org
HOPE GPA is calculated using
academic courses only.
GPA’s are NOT rounded for
HOPE eligibility!
Official HOPE GPA Calculated by
Georgia Student Finance
CommissionFour of these courses required prior to graduation
Requirement Examples
Advanced Math Algebra 2, AMDM, Statistical Reasoning, Pre-Calc,
Calculus, Honors Multi Variable Calculus
Advanced Science Chemistry, Physics, Scientific Research 1; Forensic Sci
AP Core Courses AP Eng Lit, AP Env Sci, AP Statistics, AP Computer
Science, AP Psychology
Dual Core Courses Various Courses
Advanced World Lang Spanish, French, German, Chinese (2,3,4 and AP)Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
• EHS currently offers 23 AP courses available
throughout the 4 years of high school
• Requires the recommendation from previous
subject area teacher based on classroom
performance
• Student remains on campus with an EHS
teacher trained by College BoardThank you for coming!
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