8th Grade Advisement

February 13, 2013

Welcome Eagles!

Student Success Through Leadership,Character, and Performance

EJCHS Administration Mr. Tim Stowers– Principal Ms. Palmer – Assistant Principal for Instruction Mr. Crumley – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Mr. Johnson – Assistant Principal

EJCHS Counselors Shane Chaisson Tundi Massey

EJCHS Administration 4x4 Block

4 classes each semester 8 classes total

Carnegie Units Testing

1st Semester 2nd SemesterClass 1 Class 5Class 2 Class 6Class 3 Class 7Class 4 Class 8

English

  English I English I HonorsPlacementRequireme

nts 

* Teacher recommendation based on - Standardized test scores

- ELA grade - Mastery of standards

- Motivation level - Work ethic

Time Commitme

nt

* ½ of an hour of homework a few nights per week

* 1 hour of homework most nights of the week

Course Work

For 1st Unit

* Literature - 150 pages of independent reading* Writing & Conventions - 1 essay + 2 short writings 

* Literature - 350 pages of independent reading* Writing & Conventions - 2 essays + 2 short writings 

Other Course

Requirements

* State-mandated EOCT * Mini group presentations

Ms. Conway

Mathematics

Ms. Akin CCGPS Coordinate Algebra

w/Support CCGPS Coordinate Algebra Accelerated CCGPS Coordinate

Algebra/Analytic Geometry Part B

Science

Mr. Shirley Environmental Science AP Environmental Science

EJCHS Social Studies Department

Ms. Crouch9th Grade Course Offerings

• Civics/ Government*• Honors Civics/

Government*• AP Human

Geography**

* Meet graduation requirements set by the state of Georgia

** Students would still need to take Civics to meet graduation requirements set forth by the state of Georgia

World Language

Ms. Rebekah NunezFrench 1 is an option for FreshmenSpanish is an option for upperclassmen

Career Technical Agriculture Education

Ms. SimsWhat is a CTAE Pathway?Career Pathways are a series of 3-4 sequenced courses within a state approved area of study. Once these courses are completed the student will have the opportunity to take National certification or licensure assessments. 

CTAE Pathways offered at EJCHS: AgricultureArchitectural Drawing & DesignArmy JROTCBroadcast Video ProductionBusiness, Marketing, Sales & ServicesConstructionFamily & Consumer ScienceHealthcare Science

Career Technical Agriculture Education

Fine Arts

Chorus Band Theatre Art Dance

Physical Education

Health/Fitness* - ADAP Certification Body Sculpting Lifetime Sports Outdoor Education Weight Training

*Required

General

State Mandated Testing Advanced Placement (AP) Fees Scheduling Redesign Spring Meeting TAA – Teachers As Advisors