Post on 31-Dec-2015
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
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 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 Music• Band
• String Orchestra• Chorus - must audition for
Show Choir and Girls’ Select Chorus
BandOrchestra
Chorus