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Title: Welcome to Hillgrove High School

1
Welcome to Hillgrove High School

Parent/Student Night
March 6 2007
Joseph Boland Principal

2
Administration

Chris Garity Assistant Principal
Gayle Johnson Assistant Principal
Ray Magee Assistant Principal
Dana Roberts Administrator

3
Guidance Counselors

Peggy Hurst A-G
Lisa McCormick H-M
Jason Evans N-Z

4
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS

Earn 1 unit of credit per SEMESTER long course
4 units per semester
Credits earned at the end of first semester
(December) and second semester (May) are recorded
on the high school transcript
Must earn a grade of 70 or above to earn credit
Progress reports 6 week/12 week mark

5
4 X 4 Block Schedule4 courses taken each
semester8 units earned per year

Example
Semester 1
9th Lit/Comp
Elective
Algebra 1 Part 1
Elective

Semester 2
World Geography
Biology
Elective
Algebra 1 Part 2

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Graduation Requirements

College Prep
4 English
4 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 Foreign Language
1 Health/Pers Fit
1 Fine Arts/Tech/FL
Total 22 units

Career Technology
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
3 Social Studies
1 Health/Pers Fit
1 Fine Arts/Tech/FL
4 Career (3 in one cluster)
Total 22 units

7
Grade Level Classification

Sophomore 5 Units
Junior 10 Units
Senior 16 Units on track to graduate
Graduation 22 units

8
Placement of Courses in HS

Academic course placement is determined by
performance in 8th grade core courses.
Students who take Algebra 1 Geometry French or
Spanish in middle school earn 1 unit of credit if
passed (P) and advance to the next level in 9th
grade.

9
AC vs AP

Advanced Content
Middle school honors level course
Advanced Placement
College-level course developed by the College
Board
More in-depth than an honors course
National exam

10
English Curriculum

Dr. Rhonda Perkins
Department Chair

11
English Course Sequencing

Honors American Literature
Advanced Placement Literature and Language

Honors British Literature
Multicultural Literature
9th Literature and Composition
10th Literature and Composition
American Literature
British Literature
Contemporary Literature
12
Preparing Freshmen for Senior Project

The research paper
MLA format utilization
Timed responses to literature
Oral presentation
Visual or integrated technology project
Recitation

13
Math Curriculum

Katie Towner
Department Chair

14
College Prep Diploma

Algebra I Algebra I Part I II
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra III / Advanced Alg Trig
Calculus or Statistics

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Career Tech Diploma

Integrated Math I II / Algebra I Part I II
Geometry
Alg II and/or Money Management

16
Recommendations

Most 4 year colleges require a year beyond
Algebra II
Calculators
Geometry below Algebra II above
TI-30 TI-84 Plus

17
Social Studies Curriculum

Ida Dixon
Department Chair

18
College Prep DiplomaHonors

8th Grade
Average of 90-100
in Social Studies
Average of 90 -100
in Language Arts
Pre AP Social Studies/
AP Human Geography
(This is a year long course.
In May the students are expected to take the AP
Exam in Human Geography.)

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College Prep DiplomaandCareer Tech Diploma

8th Grade
Less than 90
in Social Studies
Less than 90
in Language Arts
World Geography 92

20
Hillgrove High School Science

Ehsan Kattoula
Department Chair

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Hillgrove Science

Hillgrove science courses are laboratory-based
a hands-on experience
minds-on experience
Laboratory exercises enhance the material and aid
with scientific processes.
Labs are equipped with
Interwrite Typepad
Laptop computers
data collection interfaces
various data collection probes

22
Hillgrove Science Curriculum

Aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards
(GPS)
Aligned with college requirements
Offers advanced courses in biology chemistry and
physics.
Provides opportunities for Hillgrove students to
take four to six science courses and exceed
Georgias requirement of three science courses.

23
Science Course Offerings

9th grade
Honors Biology
Biology (CP)
10th grade
Honors Chemistry
Conceptual Physics
11th grade
Chemistry (CP)
Honors Physics

12th grade
AP Biology
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
AP Chemistry
Anatomy
Astronomy
Earth Science

24
Modern/Classical Languages

Liz Bouis
Department Chair

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Modern/Classical Languages

Hillgrove offers
French
Latin
Spanish
Hillgrove will offer Advanced Placement courses
in all languages
by 2011.

Grade of C or higher
Advanced level current language or second
language elective
Below the grade of C
Encouraged to enroll in a different language
8th grade Reading grade below C
Begin language elective in 10th grade

Native speakers of French or Spanish
Contact the Hillgrove Guidance Office to schedule
a placement test
Level III and higher in native language
Enrollment in a second language class does not
require a placement test.

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Fine ArtsDavid R. Doke Department Chair

Band Mr. Chris Ferrell
Mr. Patrick Erwin
Chorus Ms. Nicole Alvarez
Drama Ms. Rickie Newell
Orchestra Mr. David R. Doke
Visual Arts Ms. Jennie Collier-Johnston

Hillgrove Orchestras
David R. Doke Director of Orchestras
9th Grade Orchestra Students will be enrolled in
Intermediate Orchestra
For more detailed information please visit
http//hillgroveorchestra.edublogs.org/

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Hillgrove BandsDirector of Bands - Chris Ferrell
Assistant Director - Patrick Erwin

Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Placement by Audition
Extracurricular Ensembles
Marching Band
Winterguard
Jazz Band
Percussion Ensemble

Visit www.hillgroveband.com
31
Hillgrove Chorus

Ms. Nicole Alvarez Director
9th Grade Chorus Students will be enrolled in
Womens or Mens Chorus
For more detailed information please visit
www.hillgrovechorus.com

32
Hillgrove Drama

Ms. Rickie Newell
9th Grade Theater students will be enrolled in
Fundamentals of Drama

33
Hillgrove Art

Ms. Jennie Collier-Johnston
9th Grade Art Students will be enrolled in
Comprehensive I Art History
Be sure to check out Hillgroves Art Club
The Art Hawks

34
Business Career Technology

Suzanne Willis
Department Chair

35
Business Career Technology

Computer Applications
Information Technology Foundations
Foundations of FACS (Family Consumer Sciences)
Introduction To Interior Design

Nutrition Wellness
Introduction To Engineering Drawing
Broadcast Video Production
Introduction To Graphic Communications

indicates a prerequisite needed for the course.
36
Physical EducationPhillip IronsideDepartment
Chair

Personal Fitness
Health
Life Sports
Team Sports

37
Personal Fitness

This course is designed to help students
understand why exercise and fitness are important
in developing a healthy and active lifestyle. The
course will emphasize successful strategies for
maintaining good cardiovascular endurance
flexibility muscular strength muscular
endurance and body composition.

38
Health

Cobb Countys health education program will
ensure that all students possess current
knowledge skills and the self-esteem necessary
to be productive citizens and make personal
responsible decisions to promote a healthy
lifestyle. Students will actively engage in
critical thinking skills through developmentally
appropriate content.

39
Life Sports

Elective
Badminton
Tennis
Golf
Volleyball
Bowling

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Team Sports

Elective
Flag Football
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Floor Hockey
Team Handball

41
ATHLETICS

In order to participate in any sport at
Hillgrove student athletes must have a current
physical.
Forms can be downloaded off the website.
www.hillgroveathletics.com.
Cobb County athletic information is located at
www.cobbk12.org. Click athletics and activities
under general information.

42
Athletic Eligibility

No Pass No Play
All students must meet specific academic
standards in order to participate in
athletic/extracurricular activities.
All 9th grade students are eligible for the 1st
semester.
Students must pass 3 out of 4 classes to be
eligible in the 2nd semester.
Students must be present at least half of the
school day in order to participate or attend any
extracurricular activity that day or participate
after school in a practice or rehearsal.

43
Special Education Services

Annette Tucker Department Chair
Karen Davis Lead Teacher

44
What is Least Restrictive EnvironmentLRE is
legislatively defined as the place where to
the maximum extent appropriate children with
disabilities are educated with children who are
not disabledwith the use of supplemental aids
and services (Least Restrictive Environment 34
CFR 300.550 (b) (2))
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4 Goals Related to LRE

Decrease dropout rate
Increase graduation rate
Improve statewide achievement test scores
Increase time spent in general education
classrooms

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What does this mean at Hillgrove

Co-taught classes in core academics.
Co-taught classes aligned to Georgia Performance
Standards.
Accommodations to even the playing field.

47
Special Education Programs

Co-taught classes
Learning Disabilities
Behavior Disorders
Orthopedic Impairments
Other Health Impairments (ADHD)
Small-group setting
Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
Severe/Profound Intellectual Disabilities

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Hillgrove Library Services

Books/Magazines/Newspapers
Computer and Internet access
Instruction in Research Evaluating Internet
Sources Cobb Virtual Resources and more
Student Production Room
Printing and copying at no charge
Help with projects choosing materials SAT prep
and more
SLAB Student Library Advisory Board
Book Babblers Book Club

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Extracurricular Activities