The Heritage Upper School

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The Heritage Upper School

• Orientation 2003

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Mission StatementMens, Corpus, Spiritus,
Sodalitas Mind, Body, Spirit, CamaraderieThe
mission of the Heritage School is to develop the
mind in preparation for college and later life,
to develop the body through competition and
teamwork, to develop the spirit through
self-awareness and growth, and to develop
camaraderie through shared experience.
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College Prep CurriculumThe Heritage School is a
college preparatory school. That is our mission,
and we believe we are fulfilling that goal as
evidenced by the list of colleges to which
Heritage graduates have been accepted.
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Graduation Requirements A minimum of 23 units
earned in grades 9-12 are required for
graduation.All Upper School Students are
expected to complete at least 6 courses per year.
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Graduation Requirements
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Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesThese are
courses designed to be taught as college level
courses. In May, nation-wide exams are given.
Most colleges accept satisfactory grades (3,4, or
5) on the exam as credit courses. The
Pre-requisites for AP courses are found in the
Student Handbook, pages 910.
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AP Courses Offered

• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP English
• AP Environmental Sc
• AP French
• AP European History

• AP Spanish
• AP US History
• AP Art

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State Physical Education GuidelinesAll high
school students in Georgia are required to take
one semester of fitness and one semester of
health. Part of this course includes the ADAP
Test (Alcohol, Drug Awareness Program) which is
necessary for securing a drivers license in
Georgia. Students are given a card at the
completion of the course.
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Transcripts

• Registrar - Susan Dieckmann
• Grades from ninth grade are entered on the
  permanent transcript
• The Cumulative GPA
• (Grade Point Average) begins in ninth grade

• These grades are used to qualify for the
  following
• HOPE Scholarship
• College Admissions
• Valedictorian and other Honors
• Graduating with Honors

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Failures A course that is failed must be
retaken the following year or taken in an
approved summer school. The failing grade remains
on the transcript.
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Grading Scale
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Communication

• The school and the teachers use several vehicles
  to keep parents informed.

• Update
• The Web Page
• Handbook
• Phone Directory
• E-mail
• Phone calls home
• Academic Alerts
• Report Cards

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Heritage Technology

• Heritage home page
• Teacher web sites
• On-line syllabi
• Teacher e-mail
• Student e-mail
• Code of Ethics
• varsitybooks.com

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Testing
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Counseling - Dr. Sandy Thames

• New Student Transition
• Study Lab
• Follow-up to Academic Alerts
• Medication
• Available to individual students and groups as
  needed

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College Advisor - Heather Click

• College Preparatory curriculum expectations
• Resources
• Exploration, Selection, Admission
• College Bound Programs

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Advisor/Advisee System

• Academic guidance
• Support
• Contact for parents
• Student advocate
• Conferences

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Athletics

• Athletic Director - Simone DuPree
• The Heritage School is a member of the Georgia
  Independent School Association.
• The Heritage School is a member of Region 4AA and
  competes against other independent schools in the
  area.

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Athletic Programs
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GISA RulesAthletic EligibilityAll students
must pass five academic courses the preceding
semester.All students must have a current
physical on file with the AD.
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Clubs Activities

• Key Club Gina Watkiss
• Outing Club Frank Marchman
• French Club Alice Browning
• Spanish Club Paulina Aber
• Natl Honor Society Darrell Comfort
• SGA Dorothy Rich David Boyd
• Honor Council Jeff Stuart
• Heritage Singers Marian Steed

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Daily Schedule
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Community TimeEach day all upper school
students meet together in the SLC. The meeting
is conducted by the President of the SGA. We
recognize achievements, make announcements, and
share ideas. These meetings keep us informed and
bring us together as a community.
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Excel (XL)XL is a period each day, following
Community Time, when students have the
opportunity to meet with teachers for extra help,
or to make up work, or just time to talk. It is
perfect for continuing labs, or completing
projects. Ninth graders will be assigned to a
study hall. However, they are able to do all of
the above after checking in with their teacher.
At certain times faculty members may offer mini
classes in areas of interest to students.
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Interim

• October 28-31
• Ninth Grade Skidaway (Marine Biology) Gina
  Watkiss
• Sophomores - Service experience -Dorothy Rich,
  and Alice Browning
• Juniors - College trip - Heather Click
• Seniors - Trip to St. Marys/Cumberland - Glenda
  Davis and Tracey Littlefield

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Freedom and Responsibility

• XL
• Free Period
• Lunch
• Driving
• Senior Privileges

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Absences Morning Tardies

• If a student will be absent or tardy for any
  reason, please call before 830.
• In the event that a student must be absent for an
  extended period for reasons other than illness,
  please inform the Registrar in advance.
• The Registrar calls the home of every student who
  is not at school by 830.
• Excessive tardies at the end of each quarter will
  result in a Saturday workday and /or loss of Sr.
  privileges.

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Upper School Dress Code

• Collared dress, polo, mock or turtleneck shirts
• Shirts tucked in
• Dress pants or mid-thigh length shorts
• Sandals, dress shoes or athletic shoes
• Sleeveless tops or blouses

• No T-shirts, short or long sleeved
• Shorts must be appropriate length
• No tank tops or shirts that reveal undergarments
• No sweatshirts other than Heritage sweatshirts

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Questions?

• Academic
• Activities
• Athletics

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Open House

• September 4, 2003
• SLC 700pm
• Grades 7-12

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Tours will be available for anyone who
would like to see the campus.Thank you for your
time.
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