CURRICULUM NIGHT

Planning for Success

Beth Armbruster, Principal

Deanna Hudson, Director of School Counseling

Purpose of this Evening• Importance of having a plan for the

future

• Coordination with family and Byrd, Moody, Pocahontas, and Godwin counselors

Important Staff Information

• Assistant Principals are divided by Assistant Principals are divided by grade levelgrade level

• School Counselors are divided by School Counselors are divided by alphabetalphabet

Scheduling Timetable• February 15, 2013 CRRS due at Byrd,

Moody, and Pocahontas Middle Schools

• June 14, 2013 - Deadline for course changes based on teacher recommendation or course failure.

• September 4, 2013 School opens. No schedule changes are possible.

Graduation Requirements: Promotion vs. Earning Credits

• Standard Diploma - 22 standard units of credit - 6 verified credits

• Advanced Studies Diploma - 26 standard units of credit - 9 verified credits

Requirements for Standard Diploma

Units of credit Verified Credit

English 4 2

Mathematics 3 1

Lab Science 3 1

History/ Social Studies 3 1

Health & PE 2

Fine Art or Career Technical Ed 2

Economics/ Personal Finance 1

Electives 4

Student Selected Test 1

Total 22 6

Requirements for Advanced StudiesCourse Unit of Credit Verified Credits

English 4 2

Mathematics 4 2

Lab Science 4 2

History/ Soc. St. 4 2

World Language 3 of 1 or 2 of 2

Health & PE 2

Fine Arts/Career Tech Ed 1

Economics & Personal Finance 1

Electives 3

Student Selected Tests 1

Total 26 9

New for the Class of 2017!

• One online course

• CTE credential

Must be completed for graduation!

Let’s talk levels•College Prep

•Honors –more information to follow

–Commitment form!

Honors Course Commitment Form Godwin High School

Name:________________________________________ Grade:_____________ (Please Print) Honors Level courses are designed to provide students with an increased challenge and rigor in

a particular subject. Should I take an Honors Level class?

Have you read the course description on the “GHS Honors & Advanced Placement Course Descriptions for 2012-2013”?

Are you planning on going to college after high school? Are you interested in increasing your eligibility for scholarships and to be more competitive in the

college application process? Have you considered taking an AP Level course in the future?

If you answered YES to the above three questions, then please consider that to be successful in the Honors class you should be…

Interested in and passionate about the subject material. Motivated, independent, and disciplined in your studies. An enthusiastic and diligent worker. Willing to experience knowledge taught through higher level thinking skills. Able to maintain balance in all areas of life even with the increased time commitment of Honors.

Honors Course(s) requested: ______________________________ _____________________________

______________________________ _____________________________

We understand that…

Honors Level courses require an increased level of time commitment as compared to the College Prep Level.

are a strong building block experience for future AP courses. students experiencing difficulty in Honors Level courses must seek additional assistance from the

teacher. students will not be permitted to drop an Honors Level course prior to October 15th. dropping from a core academic Honors Level class to a College Prep Level class will be permitted

based on space availability after October 15th & the completion of the High School Drop/Add form.

Student Signature:_________________________________ Date:______________ Parent Signature:_________________________________ Date:______________

Additional opportunities….

Getting to Know GodwinWednesday, May 1 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 7:00 p.m.

AuditoriumAuditorium

Freshman Orientation Freshman Orientation

Thursday, August 22Thursday, August 22ndnd

Exact times TBAExact times TBA

Typical Ninth Grade Schedule

English

Social Studies

Math

Science

Physical Education 9

Elective or (World Language)

Elective or Study Hall

Ready to move on?

Electives in the English Dept.•Theatre Arts I•Journalism Skills•Stagecraft

(semester)

Electives in Business• 21st C. Computer Skills

• Computer Applications

• Information Technology Fundamentals

• Microsoft Office Applications

Electives in Family & Consumer Sciences

• Life Planning

• Foods & Wellness

• Creative Fashion

• Child Development & Parenting

Electives in Technology Education

• Introduction to Photo

• Technical Drawing/Design/CAD

Electives in Art• Art 1

• Art 2 - must earn Art 1 credit first

• Ceramics I

Electives in Music• Band

• String Orchestra• Chorus - must audition for

Show Choir and Girls’ Select Chorus

BandOrchestra

Chorus

ImportantImportant

Sign up for Sign up for alternative alternative electives!electives!

We hope this evening will be the beginning for your success with

us and beyond.

Mills E. Godwin

High School