ACADEMICS
Please refer to the 2009-10 Student Handbook for additional academic information at Long County High School.
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 final grade each SEMESTER will be calculated as follows:
First nine weeks average (40%), second nine weeks (40%), and the semester exam (20%).
In courses with an End-Of-Course Test, the EOCT will count as the Semester Exam.
(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 on the last two days 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. Minimum grade of 70 and Perfect Attendance in course (no excused or unexcused absences)
2. Minimum grade of 80 and no more than three (3) excused absences (no unexcused)
3. Minimum grade of 90 and no more than five (5) excused absences (no unexcused)
4. NO student may exempt the EOCT.
Report cards will be issued at the end of each nine weeks period by the assigned advisor during the last few minutes of the school day.
Progress Reports: Individual teachers may from time to time issue additional reports on a student’s progress; however, the pages in their 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.
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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.
GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TESTS (GHSGT) AND WRITING ASSESSMENT
All students seeking a Georgia high school diploma must pass the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) in the four core subject areas, as well as, the Georgia High School Writing Assessment. These assessments ensure that students qualifying for a diploma have mastered essential core academic content and skills. Students take the graduation tests for the first time in the eleventh grade. The Writing Assessment takes place in the fall, and the GHSGT in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies occur in the spring 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.
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 Mrs. Dasher’s 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
There are two dual/joint enrollment programs in which LCHS students may participate:
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.
ACCEL: 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.
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 coursesTIPS 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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