Gautier High School 9th Grade Academy

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Gautier High School 9th Grade Academy

• Eddie Burgo, Guidance Counselor

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Terminal Learning Objectives

• How many credits does it take to be classified as
  a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior?
• How many credits does it take to graduate?
• What classes are required for graduation?
• What are the diploma requirements?

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What is your ultimate career goal?(iCAP)

• Doctor/Dentist/Nurse/Radiology/Med Lab
• Lawyer/Politician
• Business
• Banking and Finance
• Professional Athlete
• Educator (teacher, counselor, principal, college
  professor)
• Military Service

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iCAP

• What is an iCAP?
• iCAP is an acronym that stands for Individual
  Career Academic Plan. It is an online portfolio
  developed by every student prior to completing
  the 8th grade. This online portfolio is completed
  and maintained in the CHOICES program.
• The iCAP is reviewed and updated each year by the
  Guidance Counselors to ensure that your student
  is on track for graduation under the correct
  pathway.

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Possible Credits from Middle School

• Computer Discovery
• 1 credit
• Pre-Algebra
• 1 credit
• Transition to Algebra
• 1 credit
• Algebra I
• 1 credit
• Spanish I
• 1 credit
• Note If credit was not received at the middle
  school for Computer Discovery the student will be
  required to take keyboarding and computer
  applications prior to graduation.

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9th Grade Math

• Transitions to Algebra in the Fall to Algebra I
  in the Spring (received Pre-Algebra credit at
  middle school)
• Algebra I in the Fall (received Transitions to
  Algebra credit at middle school)
• Accelerated Geometry in Fall or Spring (received
  Algebra I credit at middle school)

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9th Grade Science

• Introduction to Biology in the Fall to Biology I
  in the Spring.
• Biology I in the Fall or Spring
• Accelerated Biology I in the Fall or Spring
• Science placement based on MCT2 Language Arts
  scores, teacher recommendation, and final average
  in 8th grade science.

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Credits by Classification

• Sophomore
• 4 credits to be classified as a Sophomore
• Junior
• 10 credits to be classified as a Junior
• Senior
• 16 credits to be classified as a Senior
• Graduation
• 30, 28, 24, or 21 credits based on diploma

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Diplomas
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PSD High School Diplomas

• The Standard and Advanced Diplomas are designed
  for students considering a four-year
  college/university directly after completing high
  school.
• These diplomas are the best route to meet
  Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) requirements
  or recommendations for the four year
  college/university.

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High School Standard Diploma
English 4 credits must include English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics 4 credits must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 1 Math Elective
Science 4 credits must include Biology I, a Physical Science, and 2 Science electives
Social Studies 4 credits must include MS Studies, World History, U.S. History, and Government, World Geography, Micro Economics
Physical Education One ½ credit course.
Comprehensive Health One ½ credit course.
Computer Applications One ½ credit Computer Applications and one ½ credit Keyboarding (ICT II from the middle school is accepted as a substitute)
The Arts 1 credit of arts (Band, Choir, Art, or Theater)
Electives 9 credits

TOTAL 28 credits
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High School Advanced Diploma
English 4 credits must include English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics 4 credits must include Algebra I, II, Geometry and Trig/Adv Alg
Science 4 credits must include Biology I, Chemistry and 2 upper level Sciences
Social Studies 4 credits must include MS Studies, Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government and Economics.
Physical Education One ½ credit course. (Band, Choir, or JROTC may substitute for PE)
Comprehensive Health One ½ credit course. (Allied Health I or JROTC I and II may substitute for comprehensive health)
Computer Applications One ½ credit Computer Applications and one ½ credit Keyboarding (ICT II from the middle school is accepted as a substitute)
The Arts 1 credit of arts (Band, Choir, Art, or Theater)
Foreign Languages 2 credits of the same language
Electives 9 credits
TOTAL 30 credits 4 of which must be AP Credits
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The Core Diploma

• The Core Diploma is designed for the student that
  is undetermined about future plans. This diploma
  will prepare the student for the community
  college, military service, or the workforce.
• This diploma meets the requirements for entrance
  into the community college system as well as the
  military.
• This diploma is also designed to allow students
  to take vocational courses as well as academic
  courses.

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Core Diploma
English 4 credits must include English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics 4 credits must include Algebra I, II, Geometry, and 1 math elective
Science 4 credits must include Biology I, a Physical Science, and 2 Science electives
Social Studies 4 credits must include MS Studies, Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government and Economics.
Physical Education One ½ credit course. (Band, Choir, or JROTC may substitute for PE)
Comprehensive Health One ½ credit course. (Allied Health I or JROTC I and II may substitute for comprehensive health)
Computer Applications One ½ credit Computer Applications and one ½ credit Keyboarding (ICT II from the middle school is accepted as a substitute)
The Arts 1 credit of arts (Band, Choir, Art, or Theater)
Electives 5 credits

TOTAL 24 credits
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High School Career Pathway

• The Career pathway is designed for students who
  are interested in entering the workforce directly
  upon graduation or have a clear occupational
  goal.
• This pathway requires students to complete two
  years of a vocational program. All students who
  complete a two year vocational program, pass the
  MS-CPAS, and have a good grade point average
  (GPA) are eligible for the Career/Technical
  Scholarship at the local community college.
• Upon successful completion of the Career
  pathway the student may transfer to the local
  community college to enroll in their
  Career/Technical Education programs.

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High School Career Pathway
English 4 credits must include English I and II.
Mathematics 3 credits must include Algebra I.
Science 3 credits must include Biology I.
Social Studies 3 credits must include MS Studies, U.S. History, and Government.
Health/Physical Education One ½ credit course or One ½ credit course
Computer Applications One ½ credit Computer Applications and one ½ credit Keyboarding (ICT II from the middle school is accepted as a substitute)
The Arts 0 credit of arts (Band, Choir, Art, or Theater)
Technical Education 4 credits
Electives 2.5 credits

TOTAL 21 credits
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Grading Scale
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Grading Scale
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-75
D 74-70
F 69 and below (no credit given for course)

Passing grade is 70 or above!
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Honors/Rank-In Class GPAs/SATPs
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Honors

• HIGHEST HONORS
• GPAs of 89.5 and higher will graduate with
  Highest Honors
• HONORS
• GPAs with 79.5 to 89.4 will graduate with Honors

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Class Rank/GPAs

• Your class rank is based on your cumulative GPA
  and your GPA is calculated by the term grades of
  each class you take.
• To be eligible for Top Five, Highest Honors, and
  Honors all course in grades nine through twelve
  must be taken for credit except student
  assistant. Students will not be allowed to be a
  student assistant more than one period in a
  semester per year and only in their junior and/or
  senior years. Top five graduates will be required
  to have taken 4 AP courses.

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Accelerated Class Offerings

• Accelerated Algebra II
• Accelerated Biology I
• Accelerated Chemistry
• Accelerated English 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th
• Accelerated Geometry 9th and 10th
• Accelerated U.S. Government
• Accelerated U.S. History
• Accelerated World History
• Grade X 1.10

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Advanced Placement Class Offerings

• AP English Literature and Composition
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Calculus A.B. and B.C.
• AP U. S. History
• AP U. S. Government and Politics
• AP Micro Economics
• AP Macro Economics
• Grade X 1.10

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Subject Area Testing Program

• The following subject area tests must be passed
  prior to graduation. These tests are requirements
  for graduation.
• Algebra I
• Biology I
• English II
• U. S. History

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Questions?