Meeting Goals :

– To help parents understand the New Process for Course

Requests for the 2018-2019 School Year. In addition,

information will be shared regarding graduation requirements,

GAFutures.org (formerly GAcollege411.org), and the Georgia

Milestones Assessment.

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

• You can monitor your child’s grades and attendance at anytime

(24/7) via the Parent Portal link:

http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/infinite-campus/

• Progress Reports are given to the students at 4.5 weeks, 9 weeks,

and 13.5 weeks each semester during homeroom.

Progress Reports

• You can set up conferences with individual teachers. You can access all your student’s teachers through the Dunwoody website at:

• http://www.dunwoodyhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ or you can call the main office (678-874-8502) and leave a message for the teacher.

Teacher Conferences

9th to 10th 6 credits – 3 core credits and 3 electives

10th – 11th 12 credits – 6 core credits and 6 electives

11th – 12th 18 credits – 9 core credits and 9 electives

Promotion Policy

Making Up Failed Classes

• Flex Academy/GA Virtual School

• Summer School (online)

• Retake the class

1. PSAT - 10th graders are given the PSAT in October at no charge. 9th and 11th graders pay

for the test (approximately $16). It is given during the school day.

2. Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment - (20% of Grade)

9th Grade: Literature/Composition, CCGPS Coordinate Algebra or Accel CCGPS Coordinate

Algebra/Geometry and Biology

10th Grade: CCGPCS Analytic Geometry or Accel CCGPS Analytic Geometry

11th Grade: American Literature and United States History

12th Grade: Economics

Career Technology Seal

1 Unit of a World Language

3 Units in one Career Pathway

1 General Elective

College Prep Seal

2 Units in the same World Language

3 Units in one Career Pathway or in the Humanities

1 General Elective

Honors & Distinction Seal

3 Units of the same World Language

3 General Electives

3.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average

3.0 Core Grade Point Average

• We have 4 levels in most core classes: College Prep, Accelerated/Gifted, and AP/Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment – Post Secondary Option (PSO).

• Finance Academy, Mass Communication Academy, and Journalism, are available in the 11th and 12th grade by application.

• Work Based Learning and Cross Keys Technical Center are additional options.

Approved Exemptions for Second Unit of PE Course/Activity Exemption Recommendations* (may be used to exempt the second physical education course requirement) Non-State Funded Activities Marching Band Flag Squad* Soccer Wrestling Baseball Football Softball Basketball Golf Step Team* Cheerleading Gymnastics Swimming Cross Country Majorettes Tennis Dance Teams* Pep Squad* Track Drill Teams* Volleyball *Represents local school activities State Funded Courses JR ROTC Dance

Eligibility Recommendations to Exempt One Unit of Physical Education The county will provide a verification form to all principals to give to coaches and sponsors at the

beginning of each semester. Coaches or sponsors will verify student’s participation by signing the PE Exemption Student Log. The coach/sponsor will compile a master list of all students who should receive exemptions. This master list will be submitted to the principal for approval. Verification forms must be submitted to counselors at the end of each semester in order to have

them posted on the students’ transcripts (see chart). Criteria to Exempt One Unit of Physical Education:

Verified units will be granted using the following criteria: 135 practice or activity hours will be required to exempt 1 Carnegie unit of PE 65 practice or activity hours will be required to exempt ½ Carnegie of PE Activity hours will only be accepted for DeKalb County School System sponsored activities One unit may be exempted through validated full-year participation in school sponsored athletics,

marching band, dance and/or JROTC, etc. A student who validates full-year participation in these school-sponsored activities may substitute one unit of credit in any other elective area for the second unit of Physical Education (Board Policy)

Non state-funded courses/activities must have approved documentation Team Sports do not earn Carnegie Units and shall not be included in student’s schedule Procedure for Approval of Additional Activities to Exempt One Unit of Physical Education Schools must submit a request in writing to Jennifer J. Powell, Health and Physical Education

Coordinator, for approval for any additional activities.

Approved Activity

Coach/Sponsor creates Master List & Submits to Principal

Master List given to

Counselor

Counselor adds to Student’s 4-

year Plan

Counselor/Registrar adds to

student’s record on ESIS

Coach/Sponsor Verification &

Signature

DeKalb County P.E. Exemption Student Verification Log

Student Name: _________________ School:_________________

Activity Date of Activity

Number of Hours

Verifying Signature

Sponsor’s Name ____________________ Sport _______________ Total Number of Hours ________________ Student’s Signature ________________________________ As sponsor, to the best of my knowledge, I verify that the numbers above are accurate. ____________________________________ (Sponsor’s Signature/Date)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tt6TsK9kh

https://www.gafutures.org/

Mr. Jameson

Assistant Principal: Instruction

Course Catalog

Academic Levels:

College Prep

Accelerated/Gifted

Co-Taught

ESOL

*Complete Form Each Year

World Languages and Pathway Courses

One Final ThoughtParents: Please remind your student that life is not a competition. Each of us is on our own journey. Choose classes and make choices according to their own abilities, values, principles.

WE ARE ONE!!!