Advisement Guide Sy 2021-2022
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HIGH SCHOOL ADVISEMENT GUIDE SY 2021-2022 PHOTO TILES Henry County Schools 2021-2022 High School Advisement Guide and Course Descriptions This guide is for use with students entering ninth grade during the 2019 school year and beyond. The Henry County Board of Education maintains a policy of equal educational, athletic, and employment opportunity. The Henry County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. HENRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS & SCHOOL COUNSELORS Dutchtown: Nicole Shaw, Principal Luella: Jerry Smith, Principal 149 Mitchell Road, Hampton, GA 30228 603 Walker Drive, Locust Grove, GA 30248 Phone: 770-515-7510; Fax: 770-515-7518 (9th-12th) Phone:770-898-9822; Fax: 770-898-9625 (9th-12th) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] School Counselors School Counselors th Sharon Sellers (Last Names A-C) Dr. Stephanie Williams (9 Grade) [email protected] [email protected] Keisha Rogers (10th Grade) Monique Edwards (Last Names I-M) [email protected] [email protected] Tamesha Hickey (11th Grade) Raquel Augustus (Last Names N-R) [email protected] [email protected] Chiniqeia Kenner ( 12th Grade) Timica Johnson (Last Names S-Z) [email protected] [email protected] McDonough: Antonio Mattox, Principal Eagle’s Landing – Dr. Kesha Jones, Principal 401 East Tomlinson Street, McDonough, GA 30253 301 Tunis Road, McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-957-3943; Fax: 770-957-5052 (9th-12th) Phone: 770-954-9515; Fax: 770-914-9789 (9th – 12th) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] School Counselors School Counselors Carlos Sample (9th Grade) Elisha Parker (9th Grade) [email protected] Elisha.parker@henry,k12.ga.us Andrea Davis (Last Names A-G) Dr. Loretta Jamison (Last Names A-F) [email protected] [email protected] Carla Ganaway (Last Names H-P) Deidra Greene (Last Names G-N) [email protected] [email protected] Dawn Lawhorn (Last Names Q-Z) Kim Mitchell (Last Names O-Z) [email protected] [email protected] Ola: David Shedd, Principal EXCEL Academy: Lila Brown, Principal 357 North Ola Road, McDonough, GA 30252 Phone: 330 Tomlinson St. McDonough, GA 30253 770-288-3222; Fax: 770-288-3230 (9th-12th) Phone: 770-957-4101; Fax: 770-957-0372 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] School Counselors School Counselor Laronica Partee (Last Names A-C) Deanna Miller-Wooden (9th-12th) [email protected] [email protected] Ann Waiting (Last Names D-H) [email protected] Hampton: Martin Gore, Principal Shannon Edmondson (Last Names I-M) 795 Hampton-Locust Grove Rd. [email protected] Phone: 770-946-7461 Fax: 770-946-7468 (9th-12th) Darryl Kinsey (Last Names N-R) Email: [email protected] [email protected] School Counselors Amy Simpkins (Last Names S-Z) Caroline Dodd (Last Names A-D) [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Kena Bush (last Names E-K) Stockbridge: Eric Watson, Principal [email protected] 1151 Old Conyers Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Shirley Tarver (Last Names L- R) Phone: 770-474-8747; Fax: 770-474-4727 (9th-12th) [email protected] Email: [email protected] Monica Green (Last Names S-Z) School Counselors [email protected] Omi Dobbins (Last Names A-D) [email protected] Locust Grove: Tony Townsend, Principal Lynnia Davis (Last Names E-K) 3275 S. Ola Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248 [email protected] Phone: 770-898-1452; Fax: 770-898-7076 (9th-12th) Wakaitha Mosley (Last Name L-RH) Email [email protected] [email protected] Sheila Glover (Last Names RI – Z) School Counselors [email protected] Doug Miller (Last Names A- D) [email protected] Laken Cofer (Last Names E-K) [email protected] Siobhan Woodhouse (Last Names L-Q [email protected] Cindy Oliver (Last Names R-Z) [email protected] Union Grove: Dr. Ryan Meeks, Principal 120 East Lake Road, McDonough, GA 30252 Phone: 678-583-8502; Fax: 678-583-8850 (9th -12th) th Email: [email protected] th School Counselors Amy Morris (9th Grade) [email protected] Cheryl Reddick (Last Names A-F) [email protected] Dustin Allen (Last Names G-N) [email protected] Alayna Petersen (Last Names O-Z) [email protected] Woodland: Dr. Shannon Ellis, Principal 800 N. Moseley Drive, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: 770-389-2784; Fax: 770-389-2790 (9th-12th) Email: [email protected] School Counselors Ashley Manley (Last Names A-D) [email protected] Cassaundra Bell (Last Names E-K) [email protected] Rick Downer (Last Names L-R) [email protected] Staneecha Benjamin (Last Names S-Z) [email protected] Academy for Advanced Studies: Dr. Douglas Blackwell 401 East Tomlinson Street, McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-320-7997; Fax: 678-610-5853 Email: [email protected] School Counselors Marquavius Hardy (Last Names A-K) [email protected] Karen Montgomery (Last Names L-Z) Impact Academy: Steve Thompson – Principal 401 East Tomlinson Street, McDonough, GA 30253 Phone: 770-957-3744; Fax: 678-610-5853 Email: [email protected] School Counselors Kayse McCanne (Last Names A-K) [email protected] Joan Prisk ( Last Names L-Z) [email protected] Table of Contents Introduction 1 Advisement Program 2 Course Requirements & Earning Credits 4 Graduation Checklist 5 Choosing Electives 6 Assessment Procedures & Reporting 7 Honor Graduates and Latin Honors 7 End of Course Assessments 7 Diplomas/Certificates 8 Graduation 8 Study Skills 9 Preparing for College Entrance Exams 9 PSAT and PreACT 9 End of Pathway Assessments 10 Entrance Tests for Colleges and Universities 10 ACT 10 SAT 10 Entrance Assessments for Technical Colleges and Career Schools 10 ACCUPLACER/Next Generation ACCUPLACER 10 Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) 11 Extra-Curricular Activities and Eligibility 11 NCAA 11 Clubs, Organizations and Sports 12 Alternative Learning Options 12 Work-Based Learning 12 Alternative School 12 Online Learning Options 12 Impact Academy 13 Procedures for Students Requesting an Online Learning Opportunity 13 Credits Earned Through Distance Learning Delivery Methods 13 High School Credit in Middle School 14 Credit Earned Through Demonstrating Competency or Testing Out 15 Opportunities for Excellence and Earning College Credit 15 Advanced Placement 15 Honors Classes 16 Dual Enrollment 16 Academic Programs 17 Georgia Seal of Biliteracy 18 Career Ready Diploma Seals 18 Fine Arts Diploma Seals 18 Youth Leadership Henry 18 Governor’s Honors Program 18 Learner’s Permit Information 19 Scholarships and Financial Aid 19 Financial Aid 19 HOPE Scholarship/Grant Program 19 Scholarship Information 20 Selective Service 22 HCS Grading Systems Policy Overview 23 Developing Your Educational Plan 27 GAfutures 27 Postsecondary Education 28 Industry Specific Training Programs 28 Technical Colleges 28 Colleges and Universities 28 College Admissions (USG & TCSG) 29 Four Year Plan of Study 30 9th Grade Planning 30 10th Grade Planning 31 11th Grade Planning 32 12th Grade Planning 33 Henry County Course Sequences and Course Descriptions 35 Language Arts Course Sequence Flowchart 35 Mathematics Course Sequence Flowchart 37 Science Course Sequence Flowchart 38 Social Studies Course Sequence Flowchart 39 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Pathways 40 ESOL Course Sequence Flowchart 46 Fine Arts Course Sequence Flowchart 47 World Language Course Sequence Flowchart 50 Core Course List and Descriptions 51 INTRODUCTION High school is an exciting time and the decisions made in high school can have positive outcomes. The choices made regarding a student’s course of study or pathway to complete requirements for a high school diploma are the gateway to post-secondary options. The High School Advisement Guide outlines graduation requirements specified by the Georgia Department of Education and Henry County Public Schools, providing comprehensive information for planning the high school course of study or pathway. This guide should be used by students, counselors, administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians to help prepare a four-year program and identify postsecondary goals. As future goals change and are refined, the high school program may be adjusted. It is important that students plan courses of study or pathways and allow the flexibility for change in those plans. ACCREDITATION All schools in the Henry County School System are accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and by AdvancED (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). NOTICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Henry County Board of Education maintains a policy of equal educational, athletic, and employment opportunity. The Henry County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If students and/or parents have concerns, then they should bring such concerns, in writing, to the attention of the principal.