Alpharetta High School

Academic Advisement for 8th Graders

Class of 2025Building the Foundation

Course Registration & Scheduling for 2021-2022

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, ARTS, AND ALTRUISM.

Next Step: High School

What to Expect:

➢ Daily Life

➢ Academics

➢ Faculty & Staff

➢ Graduation Requirements

➢ Ways to Get Involved

➢ Athletic Eligibility

Creating Opportunities for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Altruism.

What to Expect: Daily LifeClass Schedule

➢ The school day is 8:20 am to 3:30 pm.

➢ Students take 6 classes per day (8 periods in school

day) with 5 minutes in between classes.

➢ Anchor Time is a built-in extension and remediation

weekly.

➢ Lunch is 52 minutes during 4th or 6th period .

2021-2022 Bell Schedule

What to Expect: Academics

➢ Homework is assigned every

day in most classes.

➢ Classes at AHS are very

rigorous, so it is IMPORTANTfor students to stay on top

of their assignments.

Recommendations:

➢ Agenda for assignments

➢ Teacher’s syllabus and website

➢ Infinite Campus for grades

➢ Extra help sessions with teacher

What to Expect:

Graduation Requirements

23 Credits to Graduate➢ 4 credits of English

➢ 4 credits of Math

➢ 4 credits of Science

➢ 3 credits of Social Studies

➢ 3 credits of World Language*, Fine Arts, or Career Technology

➢ 4 credits of Electives

➢ 0.5 credit of Health

➢ 0.5 credit of Personal Fitness

*Students planning to enter/transfer into a 4-year college must take a minimum of two

units of the same world language.

What to Expect:

Graduation Requirements

The EOC (End-Of-Course test) is comprised of the following subject

assessments:

➢ English – 11th Grade American Literature

➢ Science – Biology

➢ Mathematics – GSE Algebra I and Accel Alg

➢ Social Studies – U.S. History

These tests serve as the final exam for the above courses and they also serve as

0.01% of students’ final semester grades.

➢ EOC tests are associated with the course the student is taking

➢ Test scores cannot be “banked” (i.e., if a student retakes a course, they must

retake the associated EOC)

What to Expect: Typical 9th Grade Schedule

First Semester Second Semester

9th Grade Lit or World Lit 9th Grade Lit or World Lit

Mathematics Mathematics

Biology or Earth Systems Biology or Earth Systems

American Govt/Civics or

AP Government

Health or

AP Government

World Language or Elective World Language or Elective

Elective Elective

Advanced Level Courses

Honors/Gifted

Advanced Placement (AP)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

College Courses

Seven (7) additional points are added at the end of each

semester to passing grades in advanced level courses.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Available to 9th – 12th grade students

Program of college-level courses

Possible opportunity to receive

exemption or credit in college through

successful completion of AP exam

International Baccalaureate

As an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, Alpharetta High School joins the 3000 other high schools world-wide who share a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that we believe is important for our students.

Eligible students may apply during sophomore year to pursue the Diploma Programme during their junior and senior years.

Interested rising freshmen are encouraged to complete the Statement of Interest so that the IB Coordinator, Mr. Fortunato, can begin to work with them during freshman year in preparation.

World Language

Students who are planning to enter or transfer into a 4-year Georgia college/university MUST take a minimum of 2 units of the SAME world language.

World Languages Offered at AHS

Chinese

French

Latin

Spanish

Computer Programming

Visit the AHS World Language website http://wlahs.weebly.com/

Career Technology and Pathways

Culinary Arts

Engineering and Technology

Healthcare Science

Allied Health and Medicine

Architectural Drawing & Design

Audio-Video Technology & Film

Business

▪ Business Accounting

▪ Financial Services

Information Technology

▪ Computer Science

▪ Programming

Law and Justice

▪ Intro to Law, Public Safety,

Correction and Security

Students are encouraged to pursue pathway completion, which entails

taking a sequence of courses in the same industry cluster. Either during

or upon completion of a pathway, students are eligible to take an

assessment leading to an industry recognized credential or certification

(e.g., Emergency Medical Responder, Microsoft Office Specialist, OSHA

& CPR/First Aid Certification). In addition, their participation in CTSOs

and work-based learning enables them to leave high school with

tangible and marketable skills that document their capabilities of a

greater understanding in their chosen industry of study.

Fine Arts Department

Music

Band, Orchestra, Chorus

Music Tech

Guitar, Keyboarding

Drama/Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Visual Comp I (Intro to Art)

23 classes offered (5 Advanced Placement courses)

Health and Personal Fitness (1 unit)

➢ Health

(1 semester)

➢ Personal Fitness

(1 semester)

Electives (4 units)

Art

Orchestra

Band

Guitar & Keyboarding

Music Tech

Chorus

Drama

Business

Engineering

Journalism

Healthcare Science

Culinary Arts

Architectural Engineering Drawing & Design

Computer Science

Broadcast & Video Production

Physical Education

Speech/Forensics

World Language

Psychology & Sociology

Law and Justice

…and many more! See the Course Catalog!

What to Expect: Ways to Get Involved

Key Club

Unified Raiders

Habitat for Humanity

Medical Club

National Honor Society

Drama

Science Olympiad

Puppies for Peru

…and many more!

Make sure to attend the Activities Fair!

Creating Opportunities

for Excellence in

Academics, Athletics,

Arts, and Altruism

Clubs/Organizations

Beta

Speech/Debate

Fencing

Coding Club

Mu Alpha Theta

Environmental Club

FBLA

FCA

Raider Ambassadors

Will to Live

Women of STEM

What to Expect: Ways to Get Involved

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming & Diving

Tennis

Track

Volleyball

Wrestling

Creating Opportunities

for Excellence in

Academics, Athletics,

Arts, and Altruism

Athletics

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Gymnastics

What to Expect: Athletic Eligibility

All students entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2021 are

immediately eligible for the fall semester.

To participate in any sport, the student must pass 5 out of 6courses the preceding semester – summer school is considered

an extension of spring semester.

All athletes must be on track to graduate at the beginning of

each school year.

Remember: STUDENT comes first in STUDENT-ATHLETE.

What to Expect: Ways to Get Involved

Student-Centered Arts Marching Band

Color Guard

Jazz Band

Symphonic Band

Acapella

Choral Ensembles

Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra

Drama & Musical Theater

Digital Photography Club

National Art Honors Society

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

➢ Strategic Plan 2022o PBIS System for recognizing

positive behaviors.

➢ RICH Raider Matrix

➢ Weekly Rewards➢ Get involved!! ☺

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Academic Course Options

• English Language Arts – Derek Wright, Dept. Chair

• Mathematics – Dr. Brendan Ramsey, Dept. Chair

• Science – Penni Johnson, Dept. Chair

• Social Studies – Adam Smiley, Dept. Chair

4 Units➢ 2 Required Units

• 9th Grade Lit/Comp (On-level, Honors, Gifted)

• 11th Grade American Lit/Comp (On-level, Honors, AP Lang)

➢ 2 Selective Units

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

• 9th Grade Lit/Comp

• 9th Grade Lit/Comp H

• Gifted 9th Grade

Lit/Comp Honors

• World Lit/Comp

• World Lit/Comp H

• Gifted World/Lit

Honors

• World Lit/Comp

• World Lit/Comp H

• Gifted World/

Lit Honors

• 11th Grade Lit/Comp

• 11th Grade Lit/Comp H

• AP Language/

American Lit

• 11th Grade Lit/Comp

• 11th Grade Lit/Comp H

• AP Language/

American Lit

• AP Lit

• IB Lang/Lit HL 1

• IB Performance/Lit SL

• College English

• Multicultural Lit

• British Lit

• Dramatic Writing

• Advanced

Composition H

• AP Lit

• IB Lang/Lit HL 2

• IB Performance/ Lit SL

• College English

9th Grade 10th Grade

• GSE Algebra I • GSE Geometry

• GSE Geometry Honors • GSE Algebra II Honors

• GSE Accelerated Algebra I/

Geometry A Honors

• GSE Accelerated

Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

• GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

• GSE Accelerated

PreCalculus Honors

11th Grade 12th Grade

• Algebra II

• GSE PreCalculus Honors

• GSE Accelerated PreCalculus

Honors

• GSE Calculus

• AP Calculus AB/BC or AP Statistics

• Georgia Tech Calculus

• IB Math Studies/SL

• GSE PreCalculus

• College Readiness

Mathematics

• Advanced Mathematical

Decision Making

• GSE Calculus

• AP Calculus AB/BC

• AP Statistics

11th Grade 12th Grade• Physical Science

• Earth Systems

• Physics

• Environmental Science

• Human Anatomy & Physiology / H

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Physics 1

• IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL

• IB Chemistry HL (yr 1 of 2 year program)

• IB Physics HL (yr 1 of 2 year program)• IB Physics SL (yr 1 of 2 year program)

• Physical Science

• Earth Systems

• Physics

• Environmental Science

• Forensics Science

• Human Anatomy & Physiology / H

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Physics 1

• AP Physics 2

• AP Physics C• IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL

• IB Chemistry HL (yr 2 of 2 year program)• IB Physics HL (yr 2 of 2 year program)

• IB Physics SL (yr 2 of 2 year program)

Courses that can also count as 4th year Science credit

• AP Computer Science A – 11th or 12th Grade

• AP Computer Science Principles – 10th or 11th Grade

• Programming, Games, Apps and Society – 12th Grade

Social Studies

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

• American Govt/Civics (sem)

• AP Government/ Politics U.S.

(yearlong)

https://youtu.be/AHg8O9yxML4

• World History

• AP World History

• U.S. History

• AP U.S. History

• IB History of the

Americas (2-year course)

• Economics

• AP Macroeconomics

• AP Microeconomics