1	Welcome to GHS! Freshman Orientation: The Class of 2011
2	The Parent’s Role in the High School Setting Presented by: Dr. Sheree Gates
3	Supervision of Homework Despite his or her physical size, your child still needs your supervision of the homework process. The degree to which the student is independent and reliable will dictate the degree to which the child’s homework completion needs to be supervised. Most seniors still need some supervision. Students should continue to use their agendas every day for every subject. If there is no homework in a given subject, it should read, “NH” (No Homework).
4	i-Parent: This software is a valuable tool in the Parent-School Communication process. i-Parent is accessible from the internet and informs the parents of the student’s schedule, grades and assignments. Parents will need a username and password for their account. Angie Deming is the point of contact for any problems with this software: ademing@ccboe.net. It is recommended that parents periodically check i-Parent to stay informed. Link to i-Parent web Site: https://iparent.ccboe.net/iparent/
5	Parent Communication Setting up Conferences: 1. If it is a conference with one or two individual teachers, a parent should communicate directly with the teacher in setting up a mutually convenient time for a conference (See “Academics” link under school web site to email teachers.) http://www1.ccboe.net/gbh/academics/index.htm ; If a conference is needed with three or more teachers, call your child’s Guidance Counselor, 706-650-6040. He or she will set up the conference and notify you of the date, place and time of the conference (almost always 7:00 a.m. when teachers are usually available); http://www.ccboe.net/gbh/guidance/home.html
6	Web Sites that Facilitate Communication Greenbrier High School Homepage: Stay informed! http://www1.ccboe.net/gbh/index.htm Link to Parent resource page: http://www.ccboe.net/gbh/resources/parents.html Links to Teachers’ Emails: Email is the best way to contact teachers. http://www1.ccboe.net/gbh/academics/index.htm Student Resources, including Rising Freshman Slide Show: http://www.ccboe.net/gbh/resources/students.html
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8	Transition from Middle School to High School Presented by: Col. Louis Sylvester
9	What is high school? You will have more… Books to study Homework to complete Teachers with whom to work Demands on your time Activities to attend Freedom Responsibility
10	Using Your Time Wisely Create a schedule for your school day! Include classes, lunch, and extra curricular activities Chores Dinner Homework Leisure Time Job Sleep
11	Developing Good Study Habits Listen, take notes, and use the dictionary. Study in a quiet, well lit location. Budget your time, and stick to it! When studying, use the table of contents, index, and illustrations. Seek the main ideas, principles, and relationships in what you study; master these by rephrasing in your own words.
12	High School Planning Program of Study Carnegie Units Attendance Georgia High School Graduation Tests Writing Language Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science
13	The Road to Success Stay focused + choose your friends carefully + Remember your purposes for being here + Seek help early + enjoy the experience = Graduation and a high school diploma
14	Program of Study College Preparatory vs Technology/Career Preparatory Presented by: Ms. Victoria Shedrick
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16	Graduation Requirements COLLEGE PREP -4 units of English -4 units of Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 3 or Advanced Algebra) -3 units of Science (Honors Biology, Intro. Physics, Honor Chemistry) -3 units of Social Studies (Civics, World History, US History, Economics -2 units of foreign language (Spanish or French) -½ Health; ½ Personal Fitness -1 unit of Fine Art, Career/Tech, or 3^rd year of foreign language -4 units of local electives TECH PREP -4 units of English -3 units of Mathematics (Applied Problem Solving, Applied Algebra, Applied Geometry, Applied Algebra II) -3 units of Science (Applied Biology, Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry) -3 units of Social Studies (Civics, World History, US History, Economics Foreign Language not required -½ Health; ½ Personal Fitness -1 unit of Fine Art, Career/Tech, or foreign language -3 units of local electives *4 units of Career/Tech (3 required in area of concentration)*
17	Career/Tech Areas of Concentration Agriculture/Horticulture Business and Computers Drafting Family and Consumer Science Health Occupations Junior ROTC Technology
18	Distinction College Prep w/Distinction Requires: 2 additional core units: English/Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Fine Arts Minimum of 24 units Career/Tech w/Distinction Requires: 1 additional core unit: English/Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Fine Arts Minimum of 24 units
19	Things to Consider Where am I going? What do I want to do? (Future Plans: College and Career Choice) What kind of student am I? (Study habits, learning style, motivation) What do my teachers recommend? What if I decide to change my program of study? BE COMMITTED!!
20	The HOPE Scholarship Program Presented by: Mr. Steve Metcalf
21	HOPE — Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally This is Georgia's unique scholarship program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, and public technical colleges. HOPE is funded entirely by The Georgia Lottery for Education.
22	Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program Overview Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement throughout high school and maintain that achievement while in college. The scholarship provides funds to address many of the costs associated with tuition, fees and books for students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Georgia's colleges and universities. Specifically in Georgia’s public colleges, universities or technical colleges, funds cover most if not all the tuition and a book allowance. If you wish to enroll in a Georgia private college, you may be eligible for a $3000 per academic year scholarship for full time study.
23	Eligibility To receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must: Have graduated from an eligible high school with a 3.0 GPA on a true 4.0 scale. (College Prep Students) Have graduated from an eligible high school with a 3.2 GPA on a true 4.0 scale. (Technology/Career Prep Students) Be a legal resident of Georgia. Be a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or have evidence from Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of eligible permanent resident alien status. Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements. Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990. A student is ineligible if he or she has been convicted for committing certain felony offenses involving marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs. Not be in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program.
24	HOPE Grading Scale The following scale will be used to convert numerical grades to a TRUE 4.0 scale: A = 4.0 (Grades from 90-100) B = 3.0 (Grades from 80-89) C = 2.0 (Grades from 73-79) D = 1.0 (Grades from 70-72) F = 0 (Grades of 69 or below)
25	HOPE Grades The grades for ALL attempted (passed as well as failed) academic courses will be converted to a TRUE 4.0 scale for calculation of the HOPE GPA. The following academic courses will be counted in the HOPE GPA calculation: English (Language Arts) Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language * Algebra 1 and other 8th grade courses that students received high school credit for in Middle School will NOT be used to calculate the HOPE GPA.
26	Welcome to GHS Class of 2011!