Welcome to Hillgrove High School

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Welcome to Hillgrove High School

• Parent/Student Night
• March 6, 2007
• Joseph Boland, Principal

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Administration

• Chris Garity, Assistant Principal
• Gayle Johnson, Assistant Principal
• Ray Magee, Assistant Principal
• Dana Roberts, Administrator

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Guidance Counselors

• Peggy Hurst A-G
• Lisa McCormick H-M
• Jason Evans N-Z

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HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS

• Earn 1 unit of credit per SEMESTER long course
• 4 units per semester
• Credits earned at the end of first semester
  (December) and second semester (May) are recorded
  on the high school transcript
• Must earn a grade of 70 or above to earn credit
• Progress reports 6 week/12 week mark

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4 X 4 Block Schedule4 courses taken each
semester8 units earned per year

• Example
• Semester 1
• 9th Lit/Comp
• Elective
• Algebra 1 Part 1
• Elective

• Semester 2
• World Geography
• Biology
• Elective
• Algebra 1 Part 2

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Graduation Requirements

• College Prep
• 4 English
• 4 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 2 Foreign Language
• 1 Health/Pers Fit
• 1 Fine Arts/Tech/FL
• Total 22 units

• Career Technology
• 4 English
• 3 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Health/Pers Fit
• 1 Fine Arts/Tech/FL
• 4 Career (3 in one cluster)
• Total 22 units

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Grade Level Classification

• Sophomore 5 Units
• Junior 10 Units
• Senior 16 Units on track to graduate
• Graduation 22 units

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Placement of Courses in HS

• Academic course placement is determined by
  performance in 8th grade core courses.
• Students who take Algebra 1, Geometry, French, or
  Spanish in middle school earn 1 unit of credit if
  passed (P) and advance to the next level in 9th
  grade.

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AC vs AP

• Advanced Content
• Middle school honors level course
• Advanced Placement
• College-level course developed by the College
  Board
• More in-depth than an honors course
• National exam

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English Curriculum

• Dr. Rhonda Perkins
• Department Chair

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English Course Sequencing

Honors American Literature
Advanced Placement Literature and Language

Honors British Literature
Multicultural Literature
9th Literature and Composition
10th Literature and Composition
American Literature
British Literature
Contemporary Literature
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Preparing Freshmen for Senior Project

• The research paper
• MLA format utilization
• Timed responses to literature
• Oral presentation
• Visual or integrated technology project
• Recitation

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Math Curriculum

• Katie Towner
• Department Chair

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College Prep Diploma

• Algebra I, Algebra I Part I II
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Algebra III / Advanced Alg Trig
• Calculus or Statistics

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Career Tech Diploma

• Integrated Math I II / Algebra I Part I II
• Geometry
• Alg II and/or Money Management

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Recommendations

• Most 4 year colleges require a year beyond
  Algebra II
• Calculators
• Geometry below Algebra II above
  
• TI-30 TI-84 Plus

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Social Studies Curriculum

• Ida Dixon
• Department Chair

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College Prep DiplomaHonors

• 8th Grade
• Average of 90-100
• in Social Studies
• Average of 90 -100
• in Language Arts
• Pre AP Social Studies/
• AP Human Geography
• (This is a year long course.
• In May the students are expected to take the AP
  Exam in Human Geography.)

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College Prep DiplomaandCareer Tech Diploma

• 8th Grade
• Less than 90
• in Social Studies
• Less than 90
• in Language Arts
• World Geography 92

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Hillgrove High School Science

• Ehsan Kattoula
• Department Chair

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Hillgrove Science

• Hillgrove science courses are laboratory-based
• a hands-on experience,
• minds-on experience,
• Laboratory exercises enhance the material and aid
  with scientific processes.
• Labs are equipped with
• Interwrite Typepad
• Laptop computers,
• data collection interfaces,
• various data collection probes

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Hillgrove Science Curriculum

• Aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards
  (GPS)
• Aligned with college requirements  
• Offers advanced courses in biology, chemistry and
  physics.
• Provides opportunities for Hillgrove students to
  take four to six science courses and exceed
• Georgias requirement of three science courses.

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Science Course Offerings

• 9th grade
• Honors Biology
• Biology (CP)
• 10th grade
• Honors Chemistry
• Conceptual Physics
• 11th grade
• Chemistry (CP)
• Honors Physics

• 12th grade
• AP Biology
• AP Physics B
• AP Physics C
• AP Chemistry
• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Earth Science

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Modern/Classical Languages

• Liz Bouis
• Department Chair

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Modern/Classical Languages

• Hillgrove offers
• French
• Latin
• Spanish
• Hillgrove will offer Advanced Placement courses
  in all languages
• by 2011.

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• Grade of C or higher
• Advanced level current language or second
  language elective
• Below the grade of C
• Encouraged to enroll in a different language
• 8th grade Reading grade below C
• Begin language elective in 10th grade

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• Native speakers of French or Spanish
• Contact the Hillgrove Guidance Office to schedule
  a placement test
• Level III and higher in native language
• Enrollment in a second language class does not
  require a placement test.

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Fine ArtsDavid R. Doke, Department Chair

• Band Mr. Chris Ferrell
• Mr. Patrick Erwin
• Chorus Ms. Nicole Alvarez
• Drama Ms. Rickie Newell
• Orchestra Mr. David R. Doke
• Visual Arts Ms. Jennie Collier-Johnston

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• Hillgrove Orchestras
• David R. Doke, Director of Orchestras
• 9th Grade Orchestra Students will be enrolled in
  Intermediate Orchestra
• For more detailed information please visit
• http//hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/

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Hillgrove BandsDirector of Bands - Chris Ferrell
Assistant Director - Patrick Erwin

• Wind Ensemble
• Symphonic Band
• Concert Band
• Placement by Audition
• Extracurricular Ensembles
• Marching Band
• Winterguard
• Jazz Band
• Percussion Ensemble

Visit www.hillgroveband.com
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Hillgrove Chorus

• Ms. Nicole Alvarez, Director
• 9th Grade Chorus Students will be enrolled in
• Womens or Mens Chorus
• For more detailed information please visit
• www.hillgrovechorus.com

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Hillgrove Drama

• Ms. Rickie Newell
• 9th Grade Theater students will be enrolled in
• Fundamentals of Drama

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Hillgrove Art

• Ms. Jennie Collier-Johnston
• 9th Grade Art Students will be enrolled in
• Comprehensive I Art History
• Be sure to check out Hillgroves Art Club
• The Art Hawks

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Business Career Technology

• Suzanne Willis
• Department Chair

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Business Career Technology

• Computer Applications
• Information Technology Foundations
• Foundations of FACS (Family Consumer Sciences)
• Introduction To Interior Design

• Nutrition Wellness
• Introduction To Engineering Drawing
• Broadcast Video Production
• Introduction To Graphic Communications

indicates a prerequisite needed for the course.
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Physical EducationPhillip IronsideDepartment
Chair

• Personal Fitness
• Health
• Life Sports
• Team Sports

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Personal Fitness

• This course is designed to help students
  understand why exercise and fitness are important
  in developing a healthy and active lifestyle. The
  course will emphasize successful strategies for
  maintaining good cardiovascular endurance,
  flexibility, muscular strength, muscular
  endurance, and body composition.

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Health

• Cobb County's health education program will
  ensure that all students possess current
  knowledge, skills, and the self-esteem necessary
  to be productive citizens and make personal
  responsible decisions to promote a healthy
  lifestyle. Students will actively engage in
  critical thinking skills through developmentally
  appropriate content.

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Life Sports

• Elective
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Golf
• Volleyball
• Bowling

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Team Sports

• Elective
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Floor Hockey
• Team Handball

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ATHLETICS

• In order to participate in any sport at
  Hillgrove, student athletes must have a current
  physical.
• Forms can be downloaded off the website.
  www.hillgroveathletics.com.
• Cobb County athletic information is located at
  www.cobbk12.org. Click athletics and activities
  under general information.

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Athletic Eligibility

• No Pass, No Play
• All students must meet specific academic
  standards in order to participate in
  athletic/extracurricular activities.
• All 9th grade students are eligible for the 1st
  semester.
• Students must pass 3 out of 4 classes to be
  eligible in the 2nd semester.
• Students must be present at least half of the
  school day in order to participate or attend any
  extracurricular activity that day or participate
  after school in a practice or rehearsal.

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Special Education Services

• Annette Tucker, Department Chair
• Karen Davis, Lead Teacher

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What is Least Restrictive Environment?LRE is
legislatively defined as the place where to
the maximum extent appropriate, children with
disabilities are educated with children who are
not disabledwith the use of supplemental aids
and services (Least Restrictive Environment 34
CFR 300.550 (b) (2))
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4 Goals Related to LRE

• Decrease dropout rate
• Increase graduation rate
• Improve statewide achievement test scores
• Increase time spent in general education
  classrooms

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What does this mean at Hillgrove?

• Co-taught classes in core academics.
• Co-taught classes aligned to Georgia Performance
  Standards.
• Accommodations to even the playing field.

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Special Education Programs

• Co-taught classes
• Learning Disabilities
• Behavior Disorders
• Orthopedic Impairments
• Other Health Impairments (ADHD)
• Small-group setting
• Mild Intellectual Disabilities
• Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
• Severe/Profound Intellectual Disabilities

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Hillgrove Library Services

• Books/Magazines/Newspapers
• Computer and Internet access
• Instruction in Research, Evaluating Internet
  Sources, Cobb Virtual Resources, and more
• Student Production Room
• Printing and copying at no charge
• Help with projects, choosing materials, SAT prep,
  and more
• SLAB Student Library Advisory Board
• Book Babblers Book Club

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Extracurricular Activities

• Academic Bowl Team Literary Club
• Art Club Math Team
• Beta Club Muslim Student Association
• Christian Service Club National Honor Society
• Dance Club Newspaper
• FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Poetry
  Club
• FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Science
  Bowl
• French Club Service Hawks
• French Honor Society Spanish Club
• Governors Honors Program Spanish Honor Society
• Latin Club Student Government
• Latin Honor Society Winter Guard
• World Geography Bowl

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Tips for Success in High School

• Attendance
• Extracurricular Involvement
• Organizational Skills
• Planning
• Parental Involvement (I-Parent, PTSA)

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