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Long County High School / P.O. Box 579 / 550 S. McDonald St. / Ludowici / GA / (912) 545-2135/2041
Official Website of Long County High School
ACADEMICS AND GRADING
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
TRANSCRIPTS: A student may obtain a transcript from the counselor’s office. Only unofficial transcripts are issued to students and parents. Official transcripts are sent directly to schools and employers upon written request.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: No student may drop a course or change a schedule in any way without the consent of a counselor and/or principal, the advisor, the teacher of the course to be dropped, the teacher of the course to be added, and the student’s parents. Reasons for changing schedules are: (1) class already taken and passed; (2) prerequisite class(es) not taken; or (3) class does not fit program of study. Except in cases of extreme need, students may not enter a class after the fifth day of the semester. After the fifth day of the semester, students must remain in the course.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATIONStudents entering 9th grade in 2007-2008 24Students entering 9th grade in 2008-2009 25Students entering 9th grade in 2009-2010 25Students entering 9th grade in 2010-2011 25Students entering 9th grade in 2011-2012 25HONORS CLASS REQUIREMENTS: ALL students who are seeking enrollment in Honors or Advance Placement courses must meet the following criteria related to each specific course:
Honors English: Meet minimum score requirement based on most recent standardized test:8th Grade Language Arts CRCT – 8359th Grade Literature/Composition EOCT – 43511th Grade American Literature EOCT – 435Students must also meet at least TWO of the following three requirements:Recommendation of previous English teacherGrade in previous English class must be 80 or abovePassing score on a timed essay test (in the style of the AP exam)AP US History:Meet BOTH of the following requirements:Recommendation of previous Social Studies teacherGrade in both social studies classes must be 80 or aboveAP Chemistry:Meet BOTH of the following requirements:Earned a credit in a first-year high school chemistry courseSuccessful completion of Math II or Algebra IIHonors Science Classes:Meet at least TWO of the following three requirements:80% or higher in previous science courserecommendation of previous science teacher"exceeds" or "honors" on most relevant prior standardized testinghonors biology based on 7th grade life science CRCThonors physical science based on 8th grade physical science CRCThonors chemistry/physics based on biology/physical science EOCTAP Statistics:Recommendation of previous math teacherGrade in previous math course must be 80 or aboveAccelerated Math:Students must meet at least TWO of the following three requirements:Recommendation of previous math teacherGrade in previous math course must be 80 or aboveMeet the following score requirement based on the most recent standardized test:8th Grade Mathematics CRCT—835 9th Grade Math I EOCT—43510th Grade Math II EOCT—435Students may only advance to the next Accelerated course if they have completed the previous Accelerated course, unless authorized by the teacher.
Please refer to the 2011-12 Student Handbook for additional academic information.
GRADING AND REPORTING
REPORT CARDS will be issued once every nine (9) weeks (grades 9-12). They will reflect the grade at that time. Deficiency reports will be sent to parents in the middle of the nine-week period. The last period teacher will issue report cards at the end of each nine weeks period during the last few minutes of the school day.
The FINAL GRADE of each course will be calculated as follows:
COURSES WITH EOCT (END OF COURSE TEST) For students that entered before the 2011 – 2012 school term.Semester Grades:Semester Work – 85%Semester Exam – 15%Final Grade Calculation:First Semester Grade – 42.5%Second Semester Grade – 42.5%EOCT – 15%COURSES WITH EOCT (END OF COURSE TEST) For students that entered the 2011 – 2012 school term and after.Semester Grades:Semester Work – 80%Semester Exam – 20%Final Grade Calculation:First Semester Grade – 40%Second Semester Grade – 40%EOCT – 20%COURSES WITHOUT EOCT (END OF COURSE TEST)Semester Grades:Semester Work – 80%Semester Exam – 20%Final Grade Calculation:First Semester Grade – 50%Second Semester Grade – 50%(90-100 - A)(80-89 - B)(70-79 - C)(69 and below - Failure)
(80-89 - B)(70-79 - C)(69 and below - Failure)A student must achieve a 70% average to pass a subject. Educational progress will be evaluated and recorded as numerical grades.
SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS: Final exams are required at the end of each semester. Students and parents are asked not to schedule vacations and out-of-town trips on exam days. Any exception to the final exam schedule must be pre-approved by the principal. EXAMS WILL NOT BE GIVEN EARLY IN ANY SEMESTER! Please review the school calendar before scheduling vacation or other trips.
SEMESTER EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY: Students may exempt a semester exam in a course if they meet one of the following criteria for the course (EXCLUDES THE EOCT):
1. The student makes an 80 or higher on each 9 weeks exam. 2. Minimum grade of 70 and Perfect Attendance in course (no excused or unexcused absences)3. Minimum grade of 80 and no more than three (3) excused absences (no unexcused)4. Minimum grade of 90 and no more than five (5) excused absences (no unexcused)5. NO STUDENT MAY EXEMPT AN EOCT.PROGRESS REPORTS: Individual teachers may from time to time issue additional reports on a student’s progress; however, the pages in this agenda set aside for progress reports must be signed by a parent or legal guardian on the dates indicated on the pages. Subject teachers will assign grades on those progress reports and then check them for a signature.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: When a parent desires a conference with a teacher regarding a student, the parent should contact the guidance office and request a conference. Upon request by the teacher or parent, an administrator will attend the conference. Parent-teacher conferences are encouraged.
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) provide clear expectations for instruction, assessment, and student work. The performance standard incorporates the content standard, which simply tells the teacher what a student is expected to know (i.e., what concepts he or she is expected to master). Additionally, it adds to these concepts by providing three additional items: suggested tasks, sample student work, and teacher commentary on that work. For more information you may go to the Georgia Department of Education website at https://www.georgiastandards.org.
GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TESTS (GHSGT) AND WRITING ASSESSMENT
The Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) are assessments in the four core subject areas (English/LA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies). These tests normally occur in the spring of the eleventh grade. The Georgia High School Writing Assessment testing takes place in the fall of the eleventh grade. Students who do not pass on the first attempt of the tests have multiple opportunities to receive additional instruction, retest, and qualify for graduation before the spring of the twelfth grade. For more information you may go to the Georgia Department of Education website at http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CI_TESTING_GHSGT
BLUE TIDE ACADEMY
The Blue Tide Academy is a comprehensive tutorial program designed to produce an environment that will enhance and improve students’ intellectual and academic abilities in core academic subjects. At Long County High School, it is our ultimate goal to provide that additional help. In order to sign up for Blue Tide Academy, students MUST have a form completed by the teacher verifying that they need additional help, make up work, or extra time completing an assignment. The form must be picked up in the High School office prior to signing up for Blue Tide Academy.
CREDIT RECOVERY
Credit Recovery is a program designed for students to regain credit for failed courses. This credit towards graduation can be regained through completion of A+ comprehensive curriculum in mathematics, English, science, and social studies. Students who are eligible for this program must attend Blue Tide Academy on Tuesdays and Thursdays and must follow attendance and behavior guidelines as specified by the facilitator.
DUAL ENROLLMENT: LCHS students may participate in two dual enrollment programs:
Dual Enrollment/HOPE: This program is for students enrolling in a technical college. Students must meet entrance requirements established by the college. Courses taken under this program will earn credit at LCHS as well as the technical college.
Altamaha Technical College Dual Enrollment:Junior and seniors may enroll for classes at Altamaha Technical College during the school day as part of their regular school program. Classes passed at ATC will count for credit at ATC as well as Long County High School. Tuition and books for dual enrollment students are paid by HOPE. Students may enroll as dual enrollment students provided they meet all of the following requirements:
1. Must meet ASSET admissions test requirements2. Must pay $15 application fee3. Must be on track for graduation4. Must not have a serious disciplinary record5. Must have completed the appropriate prerequisite coursesACCEL: This program is for students enrolling in a two-year or four-year college. Students must meet SAT eligibility requirements established by the college. Courses will earn credit at LCHS and the college level, but must be core area courses on a state-approved list.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
High School is four critical years of a student's life and to get an education should be the highest priority. Here are a few tips that can help you off to a great start:
- Meet with a counselor: It is always good to have someone else's input. Especially on things like your high school career as well as your post graduation opportunities. Counselors have the background and knowledge to assist students with their concerns.
- Set goals: Make it a goal to reach a certain GPA, to maintain eligibility to participate in athletics, or to go to that certain college or university. Set your goals and then take the necessary steps to achieve them.
- Stay involved: Being involved in student activities and athletics will help keep you focused on school and not outside distractions.
- Go to class: You are here to learn and you can't learn if you aren't in school. Not going to class starts you on a downward spiral. You risk missing daily lesson information and falling behind in classwork.
- Get help: If you are confused, ask for help! Every teacher in this school is more than willing to help you learn IF YOU DO YOUR PART!
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END-OF-COURSE TESTS (EOCT)
End-of-Course Tests are state-mandated achievement tests that measure how well students are performing in the four core subject areas. Students take the EOCT at the conclusion of the eight high school courses, two in each of the four core subject areas. For more information you may go to the Georgia Department of Education website at http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx?PageReq=CI_TESTING_EOCT
