3. Etowah High School
Administration
Principal:
Mr. Keith L. Ball
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Bob VanAlstyne (A-D)
Mrs. Tonya Sebring (E-K)
Mrs. Penny Valle (L-Q)
Mr. Dan Snipes (R-Z)
4. Etowah Counseling Staff
• Mrs. Jessica Whitley (A-D) 11th grade activities
• Mrs. Ashley Hall (E-K) 12th grade activities
• Mrs. Lisa Shull (L-Q) 9th grade activities
• Ms. Kelly Brangan (R-Z) 10th grade activities
Counseling Front Office:
Mrs. Otter Peabody
Mrs. Cindy Umberger
Registrar:
Mrs. Dana Dotson
5. Helpful Information and Contact List
ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL:
Front Office 770.926.4411
Front Office Fax 770.926.4157
Counseling Office 770.926.1109
Counseling Office Fax 770.926.0539
10. Class of 2015
• Classes are divided into two semesters
– 1st Semester August – December
– 2nd Semester January - May
• A student will take 6 classes each semester
• Each semester course is worth .5 units of credit per class
• Credit is issued at the end of each semester (December &
May)
• Students must earn 23 units to graduate
11. Requirements for 2015 Graduates
Core Course Requirements Elective Requirements
• 4 Units of English • 1 Unit of Health (.5) and
• 4 Units of Math Personal Fitness (.5)
– Math Support is an ELECTIVE • 3 Units of required electives
o ANY combination from:
• 4 Units of Science Foreign Language, Fine Arts
• 3 Units of Social Studies and/or Career/Technical
• 4 additional electives
23 total units are
required for graduation
12. Beyond 2015
• 4 year colleges will require a minimum of two
years of the same foreign language
• Technical Colleges will not require a foreign
language
13. Zero Credit
Credit will NOT be issued if:
• A student has 7 or more absences per semester
– Absences are counted in each class separately
• A student does not pass the class with a grade of 70 or
higher
• A student does not take the required End of Course Test
14. Attendance Policy
• Excuse notes (parent/guardian, doctor, etc.) will not be accepted unless
received in the attendance office within FIVE school days after returning
to school
• At 7 or more absences and a passing grade, an appeal is generated,
reviewed by the Attendance Committee and approved by the principal
before credit is awarded
• Appeals are automatically generated by the attendance office
• Excused, unexcused and out-of-school suspension absences are
considered
PLEASE NOTE: The State of Georgia will revoke the
driver’s license of any student under the age of 18 with
10 or more unexcused absences
15. To be Placed in an
11th Grade Homeroom (Fall 2013)
• A student must earn at least 11 total units of credit by
the end of their sophomore year
• These units MUST include:
– 2 units of English
– 2 units of Math
– 1 unit of Science
• Students will NOT be promoted to a Junior homeroom
mid-year during their sophomore year.
• If your student is retained in a 10th grade homeroom,
they will not have access to a parking pass
16. Credit Recovery Options
Credit Connect Summer School
• APEX computer based program • Recover 1 credit max
• Rolling enrollment • 3-4 Weeks in June
• 2:45 – 4:45 M-Th @ EHS • 8:00 – 4:00 M-F
• $200.00 per ½ credit (subject to • $200.00 per ½ credit (subject to
change)
change)
Polaris Evening Program (PEP) Online Options (BYU, GAVS, etc.)
• Recover .5 credit per quarter • See Counselor for options
• 2 hour classes @ Woodstock HS • Must get advanced approval by
• 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 start times counselor/administrator
• $200.00 per ½ credit (subject to • Cost can vary
change)
• PEP can be utilized while enrolled
at EHS or full-time enrollment at Retake class during school day
PEP • No cost involved
• May delay graduation
17. Family Portal
• Provides Real-Time Access to:
– Grades
– Attendance
– Student Schedule
For information/troubleshooting E-mail:
parent.support@cherokee.k12.ga.us
– Automatically created from your school contact records
– Subject line type: Request login information for family
portal
– Your email must include: your name, student’s name and
the school currently attending
– We must have an accurate and updated email address
18. HOUSEKEEPING
• Review your student’s transcript to be sure it is
up to date (are summer school & online credits
posted?)
• Unofficial transcripts were given during the
student’s first TAA meeting.
• Verify that your student’s social security number
is correct (timely processing of HOPE)
• Verify contact information
– Mailing address
– Phone numbers
– E-mail address
19. End of Course Tests
9th Grade-Taken Spring 2012
CCGPS 9 Literature
CCGPS Algebra
GPS Biology
10th Grade-Spring 2013
GPS Geometry
GPS Physical Science
11th Grade-Spring 2014
CCGPS 11 American Literature
GPS US History
12th Grade-Fall 2014 or Spring 2015
GPS Economics
20. 2015 Cohort EOCT Information
• These rules apply to 10th grade students
(those who entered 9th grade for the first
time during the 2011-12 school year )
An EOCT counts for 20% of the FINAL COURSE
GRADE in all eight EOCT courses.
Passing the EOCT is not required to graduate.
However, passing the required course is necessary
for graduation.
21. HOPE Requirements
• The Georgia Student Finance Commission is
responsible for calculating the final HOPE average
after graduation
• www.gacollege411.org
• Information regarding HOPE Scholarship:
• http://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/H
OPE_Program/Georgia_s_HOPE_Scholarship_Program_O
verview.aspx
23. HOPE and the Zell Miller
Scholarship (as it Currently Exists)
• HOPE Scholarship:
– 3.0 academic GPA, covers approximately 90% of the 2010 - 2011 tuition rates
• Zell Miller scholarship:
– 3.7 academic GPA—covers 100% of current tuition rates
• GPA’s are NOT rounded for HOPE eligibility!
• Track your student’s HOPE GPA throughout high school using
www.GAcollege411.org (Georgia Student Finance Commission)
• The most current information about changes to HOPE can be
found at:
http://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/HOPE_P
rogram/Georgia_s_HOPE_Scholarship_Program_Overview.aspx
24. Teachers As Advisors
• TAA gives and additional layer of support to students
• 26 minutes every Wednesday with advisors
• Develop strong bonds w/a group of peers and advisors
• Focus
• academic
• career
• character education
• personal/social
topics
• Goal
• Who am I?
• Where am I going?
• How am I going to get there?
25. Get Involved!
• Extra-Curricular activities can help your student
feel connected to the school, and are a factor in
the college admissions process.
– Clubs
– Sports
– Community Service
26. PSAT
• October 17, 2012 at Etowah
• All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students
• Sophomores take the PSAT at no cost!!!
• Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills
• Prepares students to take the SAT
• In 11th grade, PSAT scores are used to qualify students for
the National Merit Scholarship
27. Governor’s Honors Program (GHP)
• Free summer program held on campus at Valdosta
State University
– Four-Week Program
– June and July
• The best and the brightest students from across the
state compete for spots in academic and fine arts
major areas
• 10th and 11th graders can be nominated to apply and
go through the interview/audition process
28. From the Athletic Director
• Activity Passes for athletic events
– $75.00 admission to all on-campus events ($350.00 value).
• Master Calendar and Athletic Schedules are available
on the Etowah High School Home Page
29. Final Thoughts!
Mr. Keith L. Ball
Etowah High School Principal
