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Alpharetta High School
Academic Advisement for 8th Graders
Class of 2025Building the Foundation
Course Registration & Scheduling for 2021-2022
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, ARTS, AND ALTRUISM.
Next Step: High School
What to Expect:
➢ Daily Life
➢ Academics
➢ Faculty & Staff
➢ Graduation Requirements
➢ Ways to Get Involved
➢ Athletic Eligibility
Creating Opportunities for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Altruism.
What to Expect: Daily LifeClass Schedule
➢ The school day is 8:20 am to 3:30 pm.
➢ Students take 6 classes per day (8 periods in school
day) with 5 minutes in between classes.
➢ Anchor Time is a built-in extension and remediation
weekly.
➢ Lunch is 52 minutes during 4th or 6th period .
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
What to Expect: Academics
➢ Homework is assigned every
day in most classes.
➢ Classes at AHS are very
rigorous, so it is IMPORTANTfor students to stay on top
of their assignments.
Recommendations:
➢ Agenda for assignments
➢ Teacher’s syllabus and website
➢ Infinite Campus for grades
➢ Extra help sessions with teacher
What to Expect:
Graduation Requirements
23 Credits to Graduate➢ 4 credits of English
➢ 4 credits of Math
➢ 4 credits of Science
➢ 3 credits of Social Studies
➢ 3 credits of World Language*, Fine Arts, or Career Technology
➢ 4 credits of Electives
➢ 0.5 credit of Health
➢ 0.5 credit of Personal Fitness
*Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4-year college must take a minimum of two
units of the same world language.
What to Expect:
Graduation Requirements
The EOC (End-Of-Course test) is comprised of the following subject
assessments:
➢ English – 11th Grade American Literature
➢ Science – Biology
➢ Mathematics – GSE Algebra I and Accel Alg
➢ Social Studies – U.S. History
These tests serve as the final exam for the above courses and they also serve as
0.01% of students’ final semester grades.
➢ EOC tests are associated with the course the student is taking
➢ Test scores cannot be “banked” (i.e., if a student retakes a course, they must
retake the associated EOC)
What to Expect: Typical 9th Grade Schedule
First Semester Second Semester
9th Grade Lit or World Lit 9th Grade Lit or World Lit
Mathematics Mathematics
Biology or Earth Systems Biology or Earth Systems
American Govt/Civics or
AP Government
Health or
AP Government
World Language or Elective World Language or Elective
Elective Elective
Advanced Level Courses
Honors/Gifted
Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
College Courses
Seven (7) additional points are added at the end of each
semester to passing grades in advanced level courses.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Available to 9th – 12th grade students
Program of college-level courses
Possible opportunity to receive
exemption or credit in college through
successful completion of AP exam
International Baccalaureate
As an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, Alpharetta High School joins the 3000 other high schools world-wide who share a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that we believe is important for our students.
Eligible students may apply during sophomore year to pursue the Diploma Programme during their junior and senior years.
Interested rising freshmen are encouraged to complete the Statement of Interest so that the IB Coordinator, Mr. Fortunato, can begin to work with them during freshman year in preparation.
World Language
Students who are planning to enter or transfer into a 4-year Georgia college/university MUST take a minimum of 2 units of the SAME world language.
World Languages Offered at AHS
Chinese
French
Latin
Spanish
Computer Programming
Visit the AHS World Language website http://wlahs.weebly.com/
Career Technology and Pathways
Culinary Arts
Engineering and Technology
Healthcare Science
Allied Health and Medicine
Architectural Drawing & Design
Audio-Video Technology & Film
Business
▪ Business Accounting
▪ Financial Services
Information Technology
▪ Computer Science
▪ Programming
Law and Justice
▪ Intro to Law, Public Safety,
Correction and Security
Students are encouraged to pursue pathway completion, which entails
taking a sequence of courses in the same industry cluster. Either during
or upon completion of a pathway, students are eligible to take an
assessment leading to an industry recognized credential or certification
(e.g., Emergency Medical Responder, Microsoft Office Specialist, OSHA
& CPR/First Aid Certification). In addition, their participation in CTSOs
and work-based learning enables them to leave high school with
tangible and marketable skills that document their capabilities of a
greater understanding in their chosen industry of study.
Fine Arts Department
Music
Band, Orchestra, Chorus
Music Tech
Guitar, Keyboarding
Drama/Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Visual Comp I (Intro to Art)
23 classes offered (5 Advanced Placement courses)
Health and Personal Fitness (1 unit)
➢ Health
(1 semester)
➢ Personal Fitness
(1 semester)
Electives (4 units)
Art
Orchestra
Band
Guitar & Keyboarding
Music Tech
Chorus
Drama
Business
Engineering
Journalism
Healthcare Science
Culinary Arts
Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design
Computer Science
Broadcast & Video Production
Physical Education
Speech/Forensics
World Language
Psychology & Sociology
Law and Justice
…and many more! See the Course Catalog!
What to Expect: Ways to Get Involved
Key Club
Unified Raiders
Habitat for Humanity
Medical Club
National Honor Society
Drama
Science Olympiad
Puppies for Peru
…and many more!
Make sure to attend the Activities Fair!
Creating Opportunities
for Excellence in
Academics, Athletics,
Arts, and Altruism
Clubs/Organizations
Beta
Speech/Debate
Fencing
Coding Club
Mu Alpha Theta
Environmental Club
FBLA
FCA
Raider Ambassadors
Will to Live
Women of STEM
What to Expect: Ways to Get Involved
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Creating Opportunities
for Excellence in
Academics, Athletics,
Arts, and Altruism
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
What to Expect: Athletic Eligibility
All students entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2021 are
immediately eligible for the fall semester.
To participate in any sport, the student must pass 5 out of 6courses the preceding semester – summer school is considered
an extension of spring semester.
All athletes must be on track to graduate at the beginning of
each school year.
Remember: STUDENT comes first in STUDENT-ATHLETE.
What to Expect: Ways to Get Involved
Student-Centered Arts Marching Band
Color Guard
Jazz Band
Symphonic Band
Acapella
Choral Ensembles
Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Drama & Musical Theater
Digital Photography Club
National Art Honors Society
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
➢ Strategic Plan 2022o PBIS System for recognizing
positive behaviors.
➢ RICH Raider Matrix
➢ Weekly Rewards➢ Get involved!! ☺
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Academic Course Options
• English Language Arts – Derek Wright, Dept. Chair
• Mathematics – Dr. Brendan Ramsey, Dept. Chair
• Science – Penni Johnson, Dept. Chair
• Social Studies – Adam Smiley, Dept. Chair
4 Units➢ 2 Required Units
• 9th Grade Lit/Comp (On-level, Honors, Gifted)
• 11th Grade American Lit/Comp (On-level, Honors, AP Lang)
➢ 2 Selective Units
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
• 9th Grade Lit/Comp
• 9th Grade Lit/Comp H
• Gifted 9th Grade
Lit/Comp Honors
• World Lit/Comp
• World Lit/Comp H
• Gifted World/Lit
Honors
• World Lit/Comp
• World Lit/Comp H
• Gifted World/
Lit Honors
• 11th Grade Lit/Comp
• 11th Grade Lit/Comp H
• AP Language/
American Lit
• 11th Grade Lit/Comp
• 11th Grade Lit/Comp H
• AP Language/
American Lit
• AP Lit
• IB Lang/Lit HL 1
• IB Performance/Lit SL
• College English
• Multicultural Lit
• British Lit
• Dramatic Writing
• Advanced
Composition H
• AP Lit
• IB Lang/Lit HL 2
• IB Performance/ Lit SL
• College English
9th Grade 10th Grade
• GSE Algebra I • GSE Geometry
• GSE Geometry Honors • GSE Algebra II Honors
• GSE Accelerated Algebra I/
Geometry A Honors
• GSE Accelerated
Geometry B/Algebra II Honors
• GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors
• GSE Accelerated
PreCalculus Honors
11th Grade 12th Grade
• Algebra II
• GSE PreCalculus Honors
• GSE Accelerated PreCalculus
Honors
• GSE Calculus
• AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Statistics
• Georgia Tech Calculus
• IB Math Studies/SL
• GSE PreCalculus
• College Readiness
Mathematics
• Advanced Mathematical
Decision Making
• GSE Calculus
• AP Calculus AB/BC
• AP Statistics
11th Grade 12th Grade• Physical Science
• Earth Systems
• Physics
• Environmental Science
• Human Anatomy & Physiology / H
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Physics 1
• IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL
• IB Chemistry HL (yr 1 of 2 year program)
• IB Physics HL (yr 1 of 2 year program)• IB Physics SL (yr 1 of 2 year program)
• Physical Science
• Earth Systems
• Physics
• Environmental Science
• Forensics Science
• Human Anatomy & Physiology / H
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Physics 1
• AP Physics 2
• AP Physics C• IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL
• IB Chemistry HL (yr 2 of 2 year program)• IB Physics HL (yr 2 of 2 year program)
• IB Physics SL (yr 2 of 2 year program)
Courses that can also count as 4th year Science credit
• AP Computer Science A – 11th or 12th Grade
• AP Computer Science Principles – 10th or 11th Grade
• Programming, Games, Apps and Society – 12th Grade
Social Studies
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
• American Govt/Civics (sem)
• AP Government/ Politics U.S.
(yearlong)
https://youtu.be/AHg8O9yxML4
• World History
• AP World History
• U.S. History
• AP U.S. History
• IB History of the
Americas (2-year course)
• Economics
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Microeconomics