ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL 2018-2019 Profile 3595 Webb Bridge Road Alpharetta, 30005 Phone 470-254-7640 FAX 470-254-7653 TOP 5 COLLEGES Shannon N. Kersey, ph.D. school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 Principal Accreditation: AdvancED CEEB School Code: 110058 1. ocated north of , Geogia, just a few miles east of downtown Alpharetta, Alpharetta High 2. Georgia State University School opened in the Fall of 2004 to serve students residing in north Fulton County. In 2018, 3. Kennesaw State University LAlpharetta became an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer the Diploma 4. GA Institute of Technology Programme to eligible Juniors and Seniors. As the Alpharetta Raiders, our school colors are black 5. Georgia Southern University and silver with an accent of burgundy. OTHER COLLEGE DESTINATIONS FOR 2018 At Alpharetta High School we believe that education creates opportunity. As a learning community, Adams State University we seek to inspire intellectual curiosity and stimulate personal creativity by setting high expecta- Agnes Scott College tions and developing engaging environments to promote a culture of continuous learning where Alabama A & M University hard work is a contributor to success. We respect the diverse perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds Alabama State University of others and strive to build a foundation of self-governing integrity that recognizes each of our Appalachian State University Auburn University unique contributions to both our local and the global community. 3% Augusta University Multiracial/Hawai- ian/Pacific Islander/ Baylor University 6% Workforce American Indian/ Belmont University Alaskan Native Berry College Boston College <1% Military Brigham Young University 10% Carnegie Mellon University 4% 2-year or Hispanic/ Case Western Reserve University technical colleges Latino 89% Clemson University 528 Graduates 4-year colleges 20% African- College of Charleston Class of 2018 American College of William & Mary 23% Colorado School of Mines 70% HOPE Asian/Middle Colorado State University Eligible Eastern Columbia University Columbus State University Converse College $15,817,312 scholarships offered 44% White/Non- Cornell University (not including HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship) Hispanic Dartmouth College DePaul University of Chicago Duke University East Kentucky University SAT Ranked 9th in Georgia ACT Ranked 6th in GA Emerson College Reading/ Emory University Math Total 2018 COMPOSITE Florida A & M University 2018 Writing Florida International University AHS 26.0 Florida State University AHS 607 605 1212 System 23.7 Fordham University Fort Valley State University System 551 540 1054 Georgia 21.4 Furman University Georgia 537 517 1054 National 20.8 George Mason University George Washington University National 529 520 1049 Georgetown University Georgia College and State University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Southwestern University Georgia State University National Merit Georgia State Perimeter College 2018 Georgia Southern University Georgia Institute of Technology Finalists 16 12 11 10 9 Gwinnett Technical College Semi-Finalists 17 Class Class Class Class Hampton University of 2019 of 2020 of 2021 of 2022 Harvard University Merit Commendation 31 Haverford College 523 students 587 students 570 students 583 students Hofstra University Hispanic Recognitions 3 Howard University Current Enrollment: 2263 students Indiana University Talented and Gifted 40% Jackson State University Graduation Requirements Economically Disadvantaged 10% James Madison University John Hopkins University English/Language Arts 4 credits Special Education 8.6% English Language Learners 4.8% Johnson and Wales University Mathematics 4 credits Kennesaw State University Lehigh University Science 4 credits Grading Scale Limestone College Social Studies 3 credits Loyola University of Chicago A 90-100 Louisiana State University World Languages and/or Fine Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology and/or Career Technology 3 credits B 80-89 (MIT) Mercer University Health and Personal Fitness 1 credit C 70-79 Miami University Other Electives 4 credits F 69 and below Middle Tennessee State University Mississippi State University Total Credits 23 credits I Incomplete Missouri State University Each school year consists of two semesters with 0.5 units of NG No Grade Montana State University credit awared per course. Students can earn 6 credits per year. New York University Alpharetta High School follows a traditional semester schedule. Students must carry a full schedule of six North Carolina State University classes, which can include dual enrollment/college classes, online courses and internship experiences. Cu- North Carolina A & T University mulative numeric average (CNA) is calculated on a 100 point scale for each student and averages semester North Carolina Central University Northwestern University grades for each attempted course with the potential to earn high school credit. Seven quality points are Oberlin College of Arts & Sciences awarded to passing grades for all honors, AP, IB, and dual enrollment/college courses. Oglethorpe University Ohio State University Creating opportunities for excellence... Oxford College of Emory University SCHOOL AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS Pace University 2018 U.S. News & World Report Gold Medal Recipient, Best Public High School Parsons the New School Top 2% Nationally Ranked #7 in Georgia Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University 2018 Niche Best College Prep Public High Schools in Georgia, Ranked #4 of 402 Pratt Institute Princeton University 2018 Niche Best Public High Schools in Georgia, Ranked #5 of 420 Purdue University 2018 Niche Best Public High School Teachers in Georgia, Ranked #12 of 413 Rensselaer Polytechnic Rice University 2018 College Success Award Rochester University 2018 AP Merit School Award, STEM School Award, Rutgers University STEM Achievement School Award, Humanities School Award Saint Louis University Samford University San Diego State University 2018 GADA Director’s Cup Champions San Jose State University 2018 Girls Soccer: 6A State Champs Savannah College of Art and Design 2018 Track: Boys Region Champions; State Champions: Boys 4x400 State, Overall (SCAD) Boys, 1600m, Boys 3200m Sewanee University 2018 Volleyball: Region Champs, State Finalist Southern A & M University 2018 Swim/Dive: 6A Runner-up Southern Methodist University Southern University and A & M College 2018 Football: Region Champs, State Quarterfinalists Southern Utah University 2018 Baseball: Final Four 2018 Boys Soccer: Final Four appearance St. John’s College Stanford University Stetson University AP Art History AP Latin Stony Brook University Advanced Placement AP Biology AP Macroeconomics Swarthmore University Syracuse University 2,507 exams completed AP Calculus AB AP Microeconomics Temple University 1182 students examined AP Calculus BC AP Music Theory Tennessee State University 88% of students earned 3+ AP Chemistry AP Psychology Texas A & M University AP Chinese AP Physics 1 Texas Christian University 5 4 3 AP Computer Science A AP Physics 2 Troy State University 2018 26% 28% 27% AP Computer Science Principles AP Physics C-Electricity Tulane University AP Eng. Language and Comp AP Physics C-Mechanics Air Force Academy 2017 23% 28% 28% United States Military Academy AP Eng. Literature and Comp AP Spanish Language United States Naval Academy AP Environmental Science AP Studio Art: 2-D Design University of Alabama AP Scholars 202 AP European History AP Studio Art: 3-D Design University of Alabama Birmingham AP Scholars w/ Honor 78 AP French Language AP Statistics University of Arizona AP Scholars w/ Distinction 215 AP Gov. and Politics (US) AP US History University of California Berkeley National AP Scholars 61 AP Human Geography AP World History University of California, Irvine University of California, San Diego University of Central Florida University of Chicago International Baccalaureate University of Colorado First exams in Spring 2019 IB Language and Literature HL IB Environmental Systems University of Dayton IB Literature & Performance SL & Societies SL University of Denver IB French ab initio SL IB Physics SL or HL University of Florida IB French SL or HL IB Mathematics SL University of Georgia University of Hawaii IB Spanish SL or HL IB Mathematical Studies SL University of Houston IB History of the Americas HL IB Music SL or HL University of Illinois IB Chemistry HL IB Visual Arts SL or HL University of Iowa University of Kansas Other Advanced Courses University of Kentucky 9th Lit/Comp Honors GSE Acc Pre-Calculus II Honors Spanish 3 Honors University of Louisville 10th Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Spanish 4 Honors University of Maryland 11th Lit/Comp Honors Chemistry Honors Latin 2 Honors University of Miami Advanced Composition Honors Human Anatomy/Physiology Latin 3 Honors University of Minnesota GSE Geometry Honors Honors Chinese 2 Honors University of Mississippi University of Nevada GSE Acc Algebra I/Geom. A Honors French 2 Honors Chinese 3 Honors University of North Carolina GSE Algebra II Honors French 3 Honors Chinese 4 Honors University of North Carolina Wilmington GSE Acc Geom. B/Algebra II Honors French 4 Honors University of North Georgia GSE Pre-Calculus Honors Spanish 2 Honors University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma Distance Learning Career technology University of Oregon Georgia Tech Math 1554 (Lin. Alg.) A/V Technology & Film Healthcare Science University of Pennsylvania Georgia Tech Math 2551 (Multi. Calc.) Business and Computer Science Information Technology University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island Georgia Tech Math 2803 (Sp. Topics) Culinary Arts Architect. Drawing & Design University of South Alabama Georgia Tech Math 3012 (Comb.) Engineering & Technology University of South Carolina Georgia Tech Biology 2344 (Genetics) University of South Florida University of Southampton Fine Arts University of Southern Mississippi Ceramics Photography Jazz Band Mixed Chorus Technical Theatre University of Tampa Digital Art Sculpture Marching Band Guitar Musical Theatre Drawing & Painting Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble Piano Speech & Debate University of Utah Graphic Design Concert Orchestra Men’s Chorus Music Technology Color Guard University of Vermont Jewelry Making Concert Band Women’s Chorus Intro/Adv Acting University of Virginia University of Washington A complete list of courses offered is available on our website. University of West Georgia University of Wisconsin Shannon N. Kersey, Ph.D. Principal Utah Valley University Valdosta State University Errol Dice, M.Ed. Assistant Principal Laurie Veillon, M.Ed. Graduation Coach Vanderbilt University Villanova University Clair Greenaway, Ed.S. 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