Freshman Class InformationDr. Chris Richie, Principal Mr. Angelo Ruggiero Mrs. Carol Pizza Mr. Scott Kelly Mr. Nate Fisher Mr. Joseph Horton
GPA determined by quality points A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
Honors classes earn extra .5 quality point; AP and FL IV & up earn extra 1.0 quality point
Colleges recalculate GPA based on academic class only and add quality points differently
3.5 or higher GPA for Honors graduate
Currently: 3.0 Core GPA for HOPE (unweighted except for AP)
“B/C” Average GPA Ninth Lit 88 3.0 Physics 73 1.0 Spanish I 90 4.0 Algebra 77 2.0 Humanities 89 3.0 Art: Draw. 94 4.0
3+1+4+2+3+4 =17 17/6 = 2.8
“A” Average GPA Ninth Lit 91 4.0 Physics 80 3.0 Spanish I 90 4.0 Algebra 81 3.0 Humanities 90 4.0 Art: Draw. 94 4.0
4+3+4+3+4+4=22 22/6=3.66
There should be approx. 1 ½ hours of homework a night - Review class notes - Reread or Read ahead
No homework – review notes/work ahead
Absent? Contact Teacher via e-mail/ask for makeup work First Name.Last name@cobbk12.org
Each successfully passed class earns ½ unit of credit
Semesters end in December & May
Remember, these are FINAL GRADES on your transcript!!
The grades you end up with in DECEMBER and MAY are final grades.
10th grade: 5 units (1 full credit each of Math, Science, and English Language Arts)
11th grade: 11 units (2 full credits each of Math, Science, and English Language Arts)
12th grade: 17 units
Areas of Study Total Units English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Social Studies 3 CTAE and/or Fine arts and/or
Foreign language 3 Health and Personal Fitness 1 Electives 4
Total Units (minimum) 23
Class of 2023 requirements: 200 hours of Community Service accumulated during high school. 100 of those hours must be completed through a Lassiter High School organization.
Packet is located on the website under “Student Information”
Students will be recognized at graduation with Service Cords.
Early February Parents and Students meet to create a four year “road map” for required courses
Spring semester teachers will make recommendations for registration based on class grades
End of Course Test:
EOC Test-Prep : http://www.usatestprep.com/Home
Be aware of your progress in classes at all times!
baseline to prepare for the SAT
***www.collegeboard.com*** All 9th grade students should register for a free
account. This site offers free SAT tutorial (even an SAT question every day!)
Khan Academy – set up Account
Most competitive colleges look at a student’s curriculum in high school – relevant to their ability and the courses offered by the school
Honors and Advanced Placement level courses place more emphasis on Critical Reading….which is measured in standardized testing such as the SAT
Reach for the maximum level of coursework that is APPROPRIATE (based on teacher recommendation, student ability and student motivation)
Colleges ALWAYS favor higher level courses
Start working on your resume It is never too early to start exploring college
and career opportunities
% of students in Georgia who score 3 or higher = 61% % of students Globally who score 3 or higher = 61% % of Lassiter Students who score 3 or higher = 86%
Freshman Profile UGA – 4.0 –SAT 1400 – ACT – 30 – 6 to 11 AP classes Tech – 4.0+ - SAT 1400+ - ACT 31 – 9 to 12 AP classes KSU – 3.3 – SAT 1150 – ACT – 23 - ?? ________________________________________________________ This falls in line with our overall goals of the school and for Lassiter students to be college ready - - students who have earned AP credit before enrolling in college are more likely to graduate from college
9th Lit: 97% Passing 39% level 4
Algebra: 94% Passing 13% level 4
Biology: 95% Passing 38% level 4
Geometry: 95% Passing 46% level 4
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www.lassiterhigh.org -general information
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When you are absent, bring a note in the next day. Be sure and put your Advisement Section # on it.
If you will need to leave early, YOU MUST BRING A NOTE TO ATTENDANCE OFFICE BEFORE SCHOOL. Be sure and put Advisement Section # and a parent phone #. Parents are called on all early dismissal notes for confirmation.
Time out of class due to ISS or OSS makes it very difficult to do well in school….
Be respectful to school property (computers). If you damage them you will be charged with vandalism
Drugs, Alcohol, Theft and derogatory statements will not be tolerated.
SOCIAL MEDIA – make smart choices
1st offense = 5 days 2nd offense =7 days 3rd offense =10 days
We will not tolerate bullying
Everyone deserves the right to come to school and feel safe
Many teachers will have you put your phone away, or check it in at the beginning of class
LISTEN TO CLASS DISCUSSIONS.
UNPLUG from the phone unless you are using it for a classroom activity
Fire Drills Code Red Tornado
Remain standing and SILENT UNTIL THEY LEAVE THE FIELD/COURT, ETC…
@CounselingLHS
@LassiterSports
@Lassiterherenow
Spirit Week
Homecoming Parade
Hall Decorating….. There will be scheduled times, so do most of the artwork at home
Class of 2023Welcome to Lassiter!
Administration
Giving Back service plan
Slide Number 19
Freshman year grades…What do they count in terms of initial college admissions? One third!
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