northgate high school class of 2015 parent night march 10, 2010
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Northgate High School
Class of 2015
Parent Night
March 10, 2010
Introductions Principal: Dr. Thérèse Reddekopp 9th grade Administrator: Bill Harrison 9th grade Counselor: Erin Bass
What will be different about high school?
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ON CAMPUS MATURITY LEVEL OF STUDENTS STUDY HABITS EXPECTATIONS AT A HIGHER LEVEL LIFESTYLE – MORE INDEPENDENCE PREPARATION FOR ADULTHOOD RESPONSIBILITY
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
We expect students to be organized. We expect students to study on an abstract
level. We expect students to take the initiative to
get help when needed. We will challenge the intellect of our students.
BEHAVIOR
We expect students to behave. If students do not behave, they will be
removed from class. If behaviors persist, they will be removed
from Northgate High School.
TOP TWO REASONS FOR A DISCIPLINE REFERRAL
CELL PHONES EXCESSIVE TARDIES
SCHEDULES
Middle School vs. High School 8:30am – 3:30pm 4 classes, 90 mins. each, 30 min. lunch 4 classes from August through December 4 new classes from January through May
Importance of Attendance
Erin Bass
9th Grade Counselor
Extracurricular Activities
Sports Clubs Volunteer Work/Community Service Benefits
Time Management Feeling a part of school community Friendships/meeting new people College admissions/Employment
Graduation Requirements Beginning with class of 2012:
4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 Health/PF 3 CTAE/Fine Art/Modern Language 8 electives
Students will attempt 32 classes and will need 28 to graduate.
NOTE: Students should carefully review college entrance requirements to determine appropriate levels of course selections. Although courses may meet Georgia Department of Education requirements, they may not meet all college admission requirements. Students should refer to specific college catalogs or websites for academic entrance requirements.
English
9th Literature & Composition 10th Literature & Composition American Literature & Composition English Literature & Composition
MathMathematics I –Algebra/Geometry/Statistics Accelerated Math I-
Geometry/Alg II/ StatisticsMathematics II-Geometry/ Algebra II/Statistics
Accelerated Math II-Adv Alg/Geometry/Statistics
Mathematics III-Adv. Alg/ Statistics/
Mathematics IV –Pre Calc Trig/Statistics
Accelerated Math III –Pre Calc- Trig/Statistics
AP Math
Math
If students start on the regular Math track, they can still reach AP level Math classes: 9th – Math I 10th – Math 2, Math 3 11th – Accelerated Math 3, AP Statistics 12th – AP Calculus (both semesters)
Science
Biology Chemistry Physical Science or Physics Natural Science, Elective or
Advanced Placement Science
Social Studies
American Government World History U S History Economics
Health & Personal Fitness
• One unit required• 9 weeks of Health and 9 weeks of
Personal Fitness
CTAE: Career Technical Agricultural Education CEC
Aviation Communications Computer Science Construction Drafting Electronics Graphic Arts Healthcare Sciences Horticulture Pre-engineering Teacher Pipeline Welding Work Based Learning
West Central Technical College Accounting Law Enforcement Sports Mgmt PCA/PCT Dental Assisting PC Repair Culinary Arts Welding Automotives Cosmetology Game Dev. Web Design Air Conditioning Tech
CTAE at Northgate
Business (Computer Applications is prerequisite for
Business courses and some CEC courses) Family and Consumer Sciences
(Foundations in FACS is recommended prerequisite for FACS courses)
JROTC (Can take JROTC each semester as there are 8
courses offered)
Fine Arts
Band Chorus Drama Art
(Visual Arts is prerequisite for Art classes)
World Language**
Spanish French **To be admitted to most 4 year universities,
students are required to have completed 2 consecutive courses in the same World Language.
Students who have 80+ average in English/Language Arts are more likely to be successful.
Typical 9th grade Schedule 9th Lit/Comp Math I Biology American Government Health/PF 3 electives
Math I Support World Language CTAE Fine Art Wt Training Etc.
Planning Ahead 4 year plans www.gacollege411.org No class changes Testing
10th PSAT 11th SAT/ACT/Compass GHSWT (fall)
GHSGT –English/Lang Arts -Math -Science
-Social Studies EOCT – Counts 15% of Final Grade
Math I, Math II, Biology, Physical Science, 9th English, American Lit/Comp, US History, Economics
AP Classes 9th grade: AP Human Geography
Others: English
AP Language (11) AP Literature (12)
Math AP Statistics (11,12) AP Calculus (11,12)
Science AP Biology (11,12) AP Chemistry (11,12) AP Physics (11,12)
Social Studies AP European History (10) AP US History (11) AP Economics (12) AP Government
(10,11,12) AP Psychology (10,11,12)
Other AP Spanish AP French AP Art Drawing AP 2-D Design
Registration Process Students should receive registration sheets from the middle
schools Teacher recommendations will already be made Parents sign Important things to note
Spanish/French I and II Weight Training Chorus & Band
Alternates No changes 8 classes total Remember AP applications Course descriptions can be found at www.cowetaschools.org
under public information tab – Career Planning Guide
Elective Representatives
ATHLETICS
SPORTS OFFERED AT NGHS
Softball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Cheerleading
Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling Baseball, Lacrosse, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track,
Gymnastics
To Play a Sport
Valid physical (on GHSA form) must be completed and on file in the athletic office.
Authorization must be completed and on file in the athletic office.
Student must be academically eligible.
QUESTIONS?