Welcome Class of 2018Parents and Students!

Our ScheduleLowndes High School is on a 4x4 block schedule to offer

additional educational opportunities and choices for students.

• There are two semesters per school year.

• Each semester is 18 weeks long.• First semester: August

through December • Second semester:

January through May

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Our Schedule•Students attend 4 classes

daily. Each class is approximately 90 minutes.

•Most students will have two academic classes and two

elective classes each semester.

• Thus, each school year students can earn 8 credits.

Students must earn 28 credits to graduate from LHS. The block schedule

affords additional opportunities to meet the

needs of all students.

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First Semester Second Semester

English Science

Elective Elective

Math Social Studies

Elective Elective

Sample 9th grade Schedule #1.

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First Semester

(18 weeks)

Second Semester

(18 weeks)

Coordinate Algebra

(CP, PreAP, or Accelerated)

American Gov’t/Civics

(CP,PreAP, or AP)

Physical Science

(CP or PreAP)

9th Grade Literature

(CP or PreAP)

Elective Elective

Elective: Health/

Personal Fitness

Elective

Sample 9th grade Schedule #2.

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First Semester

(18 weeks)

Second Semester

(18 weeks)

Coordinate Algebra

Support

Coordinate Algebra

Physical Science

(CP or PreAP)

9th Grade Literature

(CP or PreAP)

Elective American Gov’t/Civics

(CP,PreAP, or AP)

Elective: Health/

Personal Fitness

Elective

Block Scheduling Reminders…

•With an 18-week (1 semester) course, students who get behind in their studies often have a “false security” that they still have time to pull it up in time to pass. •The grading period is cumulative for the semester. This is vastly different from the middle school 9-week grading period.

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• Attendance is critical on the block schedule. When students are absent, they miss more material than on a traditional schedule.

Graduation RequirementsStudents must earn 28 Carnegie units to graduate from LHS

4 units of English4 units of Mathematics4 units of Science 4 units of Social Studies3 units (minimum) required from Foreign

Language* and/or CTAE and/or Fine Arts

8 additional electives (minimum)1 Health/personal fitness course (required)

*Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take two units of the same foreign language.

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End of Course Tests State mandated End of Course Tests (EOCT) are given to all students for the following courses. These exams will count for 20% of the student’s

final grade:

• 9th grade Literature/ Composition (9th)

• Physical Science (9th)

• Coordinate Algebra (9th)

• Analytic Geometry (10th)

• Biology I (10th)

• American Literature/ Composition (11th)

• US History (11th)

• Economics (12th)

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Graduation Requirements

In addition to earning 28 Carnegie units, students must also earn a passing score on the Georgia High School Graduation Writing Test (GHSGWT) to receive a regular diploma. GHSGWT is taken during the Junior year.

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Challenging CoursesLHS offers courses at a variety of levels including

CollegeBoard approved Advanced Placement classes including:

AP Language AP Literature AP Statistic AP Calculus

*AP Government *AP Human Geography

AP European History AP US History AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomic AP Psychology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental

Science AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature

AP Art Drawing AP Art Design

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Advanced Placement Classes

While CP classes are challenging, please consider these expectations before you enroll your child in a Pre-AP or

AP academic class: Your child needs to have:

•Exceptional Writing Skills•Exceptional reading, analytical thinking and application skills•Independent Study Habits•Access to a computer with internet•Self-motivated

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The Freshman Academy Teacher Support

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•Tutorials are held from 3:00 – 3:45 most days. •Individual teachers have individual tutorial schedules; the student should ask the teacher for an agreeable day and time for tutoring.

•The purpose of tutorial:• provide individualized reinforcement of skills, materials, or concepts covered in class•make up missed work or tests incurred from absences.

•The student should come to tutorial prepared with specific questions.

How can I help my child succeed?

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•Check your child’s progress in all classes frequently. Communicate with the teachers. Visit your child’s

teachers’ websites. These can be accessed through the Lowndes County Schools website: (

http://www.lowndes.k12.ga.us).

•Ask your child daily about his/her school day. Ask about class work, upcoming tests, and homework. If

necessary, ask to see completed homework.

•Enforce the keeping of the homework agenda, and check it daily until your child becomes accustomed to

recording assignments regularly.

How can I help my child succeed?

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• Arrange for after school tutoring when necessary.

• Keep in communication with teachers. Contact your child’s guidance counselor to schedule a parent, student,

teacher conference.

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal is an online connection that allows you to monitor your children’s educational progress. The portal will provide you access to current

information on attendance, schedule, and your children’s grades.

•https://campus.lowndes.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/lowndes.jsp

Extracurricular Activities

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Athletics: Cross Country Golf Basketball Cheerleading Baseball Softball Track Wrestling Football Tennis Soccer Weight Lifting

Extracurricular Activities

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Academic Quiz Bowl Student CouncilAnchor Club Mat GirlsBands of Tomorrow Math TeamBat Girls Mock TrialBeta Club Model RocketryChess Club Mu Alpha ThetaClass Cabinet MuninCultures in Action National Art HSOff-Broadway SAGAFrench HS Science Club

Extracurricular Activities

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Future Educators of AmericaFamily Career Community Leaders of AmericaFellowship of Christian AthletesFuture Business Leaders of AmericaProfessional Food ServicesHealth Occupations Students of America (HOSA)Future Farmers of AmericaTechnology Student Association

Teenage Young Republicans of Lowndes High

Young Democrats of Lowndes High

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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• What do I need to do when my child is absent?

• How do I check my child out of school?• What do I need to do if I have a problem with

my child’s schedule?• What do I need to do if I need to speak to my

child’s teacher?• How difficult will it be for my child to receive

the HOPE Scholarship?

Finishing out 8th Grade – What do we still need to do?

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• Review and return the course selection sheet. Please note: This is NOT your child’s schedule. This reflects the courses requested.

• Pass the CRCTs• Pass all classes

Finishing out 8th Grade – What do we still need to do?

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• See sample of course selection sheet.

Guidance Department

Mrs. Newson – A – CiMrs. Walker – Cg – Grax

Dr. Hutchinson – Gray – LewisMs. Meyers – Lf – Perk

Mr. Upchurch – Perl – StoMrs. Cooper – Stp – Z

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Your child’s counselor is determined by the first letter

of his/her last name

Thank You for attending this

evening. We look

forward to working with the Class of

2018!

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Be sure to check the LHS website during the

summer for additional information.