Graduation in Georgia

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Graduation in Georgia

• Diplomas
• Post Secondary School Options
• Research

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Graduation Requirements

• A unit is one course or class. You must make a
  passing grade and pass the End-of-Course Test in
  that subject to receive a unit of credit.
• Concentrated Area This is one of the areas of
  vocational classes.
• Health Occupations
• Family Consumer Science
• Business/Office Technology
• Agriculture
• Automotive Mechanics
• Construction

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The OLD High school Diploma

• Technology Career Diploma-Required you to take at
  least 3 units/courses in Math, Science, Social
  Studies and 4 units of Language Arts Vocational
  Electives (at least three in the same area). No
  foreign language. A total of 22 units or more.
• College Prep-Required Academic courses in Math,
  Science, English, Social Studies, and Foreign
  Language, and vocational electives (any area).
  A total of 24 units or more.
• Dual Diploma-You could meet both requirements
  with Academic classes, foreign languages and
  selecting at least 3 vocational electives in a
  concentrated area.

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The NEW Diploma

• One for ALL! Everyone must have 28 units
• Requires FOUR units each of Math, Science,
  Language Arts, Social Studies (16 units total)
• Requires 3 units of CTAE, Foreign Language and/or
  Fine Arts. If you want to attend a University
  System of Georgia School you must have two units
  of foreign language
• Requires 1 unit of PE (Health Personal fitness)
• Electives 8 units
• This will start with the Class of 2012

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Diploma Seals

• You can add seals to your diploma by completing
  the additional requirements

Seal Additional Requirements
College Prep Seal 2 Foreign Language Chemistry
Honors Seal College Prep Requirements 8 honors courses 2 AP courses
CTAE Seal 3 courses in one pathway (vocational)
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Graduation Requirements

• In order to graduate (Pierce County), you must
• Satisfy attendance requirements
• Complete the required 28 units of coursework
• Pass the GA High School Grad TESTS
• Pass the GA High School Writing Test

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Georgia High School GRAD TEST

• All students are required to pass
• Tests in each subject area
• English/Lang Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Begin taking your Jr. Year
• You have multiple opportunities to take the test
  if you dont pass the first time.

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What if I dont pass the GRAD Test?

• You will not receive your regular diploma until
  you pass all sections.
• To be eligible to participate in graduation
  ceremonies you must meet all requirements and
  pass all state assessments
• Pierce Co BOE does not allow students to graduate
  early
• You must be enrolled in a minimum of 8 semesters
  during regular school terms to be a candidate for
  graduation.

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Whats next???

• After high school you have many options
• Go to college or vocational school
• Attend an apprenticeship program or on the job
  training
• Volunteer to learn new skills
• Join the military
• Get a job!

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Post Secondary Schools

• Vocational / Technical College teaches work
  related skills about a certain job. Degrees can
  be earned in 12-24 months. On the job training
  is part of the degree.
• Jr. College-offers Associate degrees. Usually
  only attend for two years, then go to a larger
  University to complete your degree.
• University-Four years or moreOffers academic
  degrees such as teaching/education, business,
  pre-medicine, etc. Can earn bachelors, masters,
  doctorate degrees.

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Degree Programs

• Associate Degree-2years of core curriculum
  classes not necessarily related to a subject.
  General courses. You will attend a Junior
  College or University
• Bachelors Degree-4 years of study. First part
  (2 years) is core (general) classes, Second part
  (2 years) concentrated on your area of study.
  You must attend a college or university for this
  degree
• Technical Diploma/Certificate-You attend a
  Vocational school. General classes and subject
  classes with hands-on activities and on the job
  training. It takes 18-24 months to earn this
  degree.

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All Schools Different Degrees

• Not all colleges, tech schools and universities
  offer the same programs of study.
• For example, Some schools have medical degree
  programs while others do not.
• You must research to find out if the school you
  are interested in has the program you want to
  learn.

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Where are you going?