Guidance and Counseling Quick Reference Guide

Graduation Requirements – Class of 2016 (and beyond)

Subjects Required Units/Credits

English (9th Literature, American Literature req’d) 4 Units

Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II req’d) 4 Units
Science 4 Units
Biology (required)
Physics or Physical Science (required)
Chemistry or Environmental Sci. or Earth Systems (required)
Social Studies 3 Units
PE 1.00 Unit
Personal Fitness 0.50 Unit
General Health 0.50 Unit
World Language/Career Tech/Fine Arts 3 Units
Electives 4 Units
Total 23 Units
Note: If planning to attend a 4-year college, at least 2 units are required in the same world language.

Promotion Requirements
Grade Level Units Required for Promotion

9th to 10th Grade Must have earned at least 5 Units

10th to 11th Grade Must have earned at least 11 Units
11th to 12th Grade Must have earned at least 17 Units
Must have earned at least 23 Units & satisfied ALL Georgia course requirements
Graduate

EOC Milestones Tests

English Math Science Social Studies

11th Literature GSE Algebra I Biology US History

Test counts 20% for final grade in classes listed above

Counselor Caseloads
Counselor Grade Level Alphabet

Mrs. Cassandra Bolding, Dept. Chair 11th – 12th Grade A – E and DE Contact
Mr. Patrick Greenaway 11th – 12th Grade F–O
Mrs. Fayelena Baxter 11th – 12th Grade P–Z
Ms. Ashton Cotton 9th – 10th Grade A-L
AVID 9th-12 A-L
Ms. J. Julia Watkins 9th – 10th Grade M-Z
AVID 9th-12 M-Z
Mrs. Courtney DeFlanders-Griffin Panther Academy Panther Academy & Cohort Recovery
Support
*Ms. Maunda Lott and Dr. Maria Laylock, Graduation Coaches

Career Technology Pathways

Business Management - Entrepreneurship Financial Services

• Introduction to Business Technology • Introduction to Business Technology

• Legal Environment of Business • Financial Literacy
• Entrepreneurship • Banking & Investment
• Work Based Learning (WBL) • Work Based Learning (WBL)

Marketing – Fashion Merchandising *NEW* Sports & Entertainment Marketing

• Marketing Principles • Marketing Principles

• Fashion Merchandising and Retailing • Introduction to Sports and Entertainment
Essentials Marketing
• Advanced Fashion, Merchandising and • Advanced Sports and Entertainment
Retailing Marketing
• Work Based Learning (WBL) • Work Based Learning (WBL)

Information Support and Services Computer Programming

• Introduction to Digital Technology • Introduction to Digital Technology

• Info Tech • Computer Science Principles
• Inform Tech Support • Programming, Games, Apps & Society
• Work Based Learning (WBL) • Work Based Learning (WBL)

Therapeutic Services Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair

• Introduction to Healthcare • Basic Maintenance and Light Repair

• Essentials of Healthcare • Maintenance and Light Repair 2
• Allied Healthcare • Maintenance and Light Repair 3
• Pharmacy Operations and Fundamentals • Work Based Learning (WBL)
• Work Based Learning (WBL)

Leadership - Government and Public Admin. Engineering and Technology

• JROTC 1 • Foundations of Engineering and Tech

• JROTC 2 • Engineering Concepts
• JROTC 3 • Engineering Applications
• JROTC 4 • Work Based Learning (WBL)

Graphic Design
 • Introduction to Graphics and Design
• Graphic Design and Production ATTENTION
• Advanced Graphic Design
Students need at least 3 courses/credits in one of
these areas to meet pathway requirements.
Electives Offered

Physical Education Art – Fine Arts

• Intro Dance • Intro to Art & Design Fundamentals

• Aerobic Dance • Draw/Paint 1 & Draw/Paint 2
• General PE 1 • Ceramics 1 & Ceramics 2
• General PE 2 • Sculpture 1 & Sculpture 2
• Intro Recreational Games • Photo 1 & Photo 2
• Intro Lifetime Sports • Photo 3 & Photo 4
• Weight Training • Jewelry/Metalcrafts 1 and Printmaking
• Advanced Weight Training • AP Drawing
• Physical Conditioning • AP 2-D Design Portfolio
• AP 3-D Design Portfolio

Band – Fine Arts Theatre – Fines Arts

• Beginning Band 1 • Fundamentals of Thtr 1

• Intermediate Band 1 • Fundamentals of Thtr 2
• Intermediate Band 2 • Adv. Drama 1
• Advanced Band 1 • Adv. Drama 2
• Advanced Band 2 • Acting 1
• Advanced Band 3 • Acting 2
• Percussion 1 • Acting 3
• Percussion 2

Piano/Keyboard – Fine Arts Orchestra/Jazz – Fine Arts

• Beginning Music Tech • Advanced Orchestra 1

• Advanced Keyboard Tech 1 • Advanced Orchestra 2
• Beginning Piano 1 • Advanced Orchestra 3
• Beginning Piano 2 • Advanced Orchestra 4
• Intermediate Piano 1 • Advanced Jazz Lab 1
• Intermediate Piano 2

Chorus – Fine Arts Other Electives

• Beginning Chorus 1 • African History

• Intermediate Chorus 1 • Journalism 1/Annual
• Intermediate Chorus 2 • Speech Forensics 1
 • Advanced Chorus 1 • Communication Skills
• Music Appreciation – Fine Arts • SAT Prep
• AP Music Theory – Fine Arts • AVID 1, 2, 3, & 4
• Psychology / Sociology/ (AP Psychology)
• Current Issues
Required Course Offerings

Language Arts (4 Credits) Social Studies (3 Credits)

• 9th Literature (on-level and honors) • American Government (paired w/ World

• 10th Literature / World Literature Geography)
(on-level and honors) • World History
• 11th Literature (on-level and honors) • US History
• World Literature • Economics (paired w/ International
• British Literature Affairs)
• Multiculture Literature • AP World History
• AP Language • AP US History
• AP Literature • AP Microeconomics

Science (4 Credits) Mathematics (4 Credits)

• Biology (on-level and honors) • Algebra I

• Physical Science (on-level and honors) • Accel Algebra I/Geom Honors
• Environmental Science • Geometry (on level and honors)
• Earth Systems • Accel Geom/Alg II Honors
• Physics • Algebra II (on-level and honors)
• Chemistry (on-level and honors) • Advance Math Decision Making
• Human Anatomy • Pre-Calculus (on-level, honors, & accel
• Forensic Science honors)
• AP Biology • AP Calculus AB
• AP Environmental Science • AP Statistics
• AP Physics 1 Algebra I and Geometry Support **Elective

World Language (2 Credits) Physical Education (1 Credit)

• French 1 • General Health

• French 2 (on-level and honors) • Personal Fitness
• French 3 (on-level and honors)
• French 4 (on-level and honors) (Both classes are required for graduation.)
• Spanish 1
• Spanish 2 (on-level and honors)
• Spanish 3 (on-level and honors)
• Spanish 4 (on-level and honors)
• AP Spanish
Electives (4 Credits) Fine Arts / Career Tech/Yr-3 World Language (1
Credit)
(Minimum of 4 credits required for graduation.)
(Minimum of 1 credit required for graduation.)