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MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

What are we going to do?
“Whatever it Takes”

Junior Transcript Evaluation
August 24, 2011
During today’s advisement, we will accomplish the following things:
 We will review the specific requirements you must meet to graduate with
your class.
 We will explain how to read and understand your transcript.
 You will review your transcript and identify your academic GPA,
cumulative GPA, and class rank.
 We will remind you about resources and steps you need to take to plan
for college.
 You will complete a credit check-off sheet using your current transcript.
Madison County High School
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 Graduates of the class of 2013 are required to have 25 units to
graduate.
 Graduates of the class of 2013 must have 18 units to be promoted
to 12th grade.
 You must have at least 12 Carnegie Units (credits) completed at
this point in order to be classified as a junior . You should check
your transcript to see how many credits you have earned.
 To be eligible to take the Georgia High
School Graduation Tests this year, you
must be classified as an 11th grade
student, meaning you must have at least
12 units completed. You will not be
eligible to take the Georgia High School
Writing Test or the other GHSGT if you
have not met this minimum.

 In order to participate in the Graduation
Ceremony, students must meet all
testing requirements for graduation
(GHSGT and/or EOCT) in addition to
meeting all of the course/unit
requirements.
 If you have fewer than 12 units, you need to meet
with Mr. Spellman to discuss credit recovery
and/or credit restoration options ASAP.
 Tutoring is available Wednesday mornings (except the 1st
Wednesday of the month) from 8:00 – 9:25 am.

 Credit recovery and tutoring after school will be available
after the 1st nine week grading period.

 Students needing credit recovery must register with Mr.
Spellman. His office is located in the back left corner of the
media center.

 Credit recovery courses are available online through E2020 so
if you have internet access at home, you can sign up and get
started now!
Madison County High School
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Typical Course Sequencing
This is what your 9th grade courses probably looked like:
9th Grade Courses
9th Grade Literature or 9th Grade Lit (H) 1 Unit Required

Math I or Accelerated Math I 1 Unit Required

Physical Science or Physical Science (H) 1 Unit Required

American Government or American Government (H) 1 Unit Required

Health/PF 1 Unit Required

CTAE/Fine Arts/Other Electives 3 Units

Total Units 8 Units
Typical Course Sequencing
This is what your 10th grade courses probably looked like:
10th Grade Courses
10th Grade (World) Literature or 10th Lit (Honors) 1 Unit Required

Math II or Accelerated Math II 1 Unit Required

Biology or AP Biology 1 Unit Required

World History or AP World History 1 Unit Required

CTAE/Fine Arts/Other Electives 3 Units

Total Units 7 Units
Typical Course Sequencing
11th Grade Courses
11th Grade (American) Literature or AP Language 1 Unit Required

Math III Support*, Math III or Accelerated Math III 1 Unit Required

Chemistry, Environmental Science, or AP Physics 1 Unit Required

US History or AP US History 1 Unit Required

CTAE/Foreign Language**/Fine Arts/Other Electives 3 Units

Total Units 7 Units

*For the Class of 2013, Math III Support has been approved by the Board of Regents as a core
Mathematics credit.

**Spanish I & II are not required to graduate, but completion of 2 units of the same foreign language is
required for admission to many colleges/universities.
Typical Course Sequencing
12th Grade Courses
12th Grade (British) Literature or AP Literature 1 Unit Required

Math III*, Math IV, AP Math Course, or Dual Enrollment 1 Unit Required
Math
Approved Science Course* 1 Unit Required

Economics 1 Unit Required

CTAE/Foreign Language**/Fine Arts/Other Electives 3 Units

Total Units 7 Units

*Only for students who took Math III Support as the 3rd math.
**4th science options include 1) an approved academic science course not previously
attempted (Chemistry, Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Biology) 2) an approved
CTAE science course or 3) an approved science elective—Human Anatomy, Forensic
Science, Botany, Genetics, or Zoology.

**Spanish I & II are not required to graduate, but completion of 2 units of the same foreign
language is required for admission to many colleges/universities.
Overview of required courses— Grades 9-12
Required Courses by Grade Level
Grade English Math * Science Social Studies Other

9 9th Lit. or Math I or Phys. Science or American Health / PF and
9th Lit. (H) Acc. Math I Phys. Science (H) Government or CTAE/Fine Arts
Am. Gov (H)
10 10th Lit. or Math II or Biology or World History or CTAE/Fine Arts
10th Lit (H) Acc. Math II AP Biology AP World History
11 American Math Support III o r Chemistry or US History or CTAE/Fine Arts or
Literature or Math III or Env. Science or AP US History Spanish I***
AP Language Acc. Math III AP Science
12 12th (British) Math III or Approved Economics Spanish II***
Literature or Math IV or Science**
AP Literature AP Calculus,
AP Statistics, or Dual
Enrollment Math
**4th Science options include Chemistry/Environmental Science/AP Physics/AP Biology, Human Anatomy, Agricultural
Science, or Other Approved CTAE Science or Academic Science Course
***Spanish I & II are not required to graduate from MCHS but are required for students who plan to enter the University
System of Georgia and many other colleges
 Most of the academic requirements are generally prescribed (with
little choice in the courses you take), with the exception of science
 Students have several options for meeting for the 4th science
requirement—the chart below identifies courses that are currently
approved to meet the 4th science requirement
4th Science Options
Academic Courses AP Physics, Chemistry, AP Biology,
Environmental Science
Academic Elective Human Anatomy, Botany, Forensic Science,
Courses Genetics, Zoology
CTAE Courses* Animal Science, Equine Science, Wildlife
Management, Horticulture, Forest Science,
Food Science, and Food, Nutrition, Lifespan
*CTAE courses that have been approved to meet the 4th science requirements can meet both a
science & CTAE requirement
Students need to carefully consider their postsecondary plans before selecting
their 4th science course. Some of the courses recognized by the state
department of education to meet graduation requirements do not meet the
Board of Regents’ requirements for admission to a GA public college or
university.
4th Science Meets Board of Regents Does Not Meet Board of Regents
Options Requirements for Admission Requirements for Admission
Academic Human Anatomy, AP Physics, AP
Courses Biology , Chemistry, AP
Chemistry, Environmental
Science
Academic Botany, Forensic Science,
Elective Genetics, Zoology
Courses
CTAE Courses Animal Science, Equine Science, Wildlife Management
Horticulture, Food Science & Forest Science
Food, Nutrition, Lifespan
CTAE/Fine Arts/Foreign Language Requirements
 In addition to the academic and health/PF requirements, all
students are required to take a minimum of 3 CTAE and/or
Fine Arts and/or Foreign Language courses during high
school in order to graduate.

 These courses do not have to be in the same area but
students are encouraged to select courses in a Career
Program Concentration or complete a Career Pathway
related to their future career interests.
Career Program Concentration
A Career Program Concentration is a career-related education area.

Career Program Concentrations Available at MCHS

Agriculture

Architecture & Construction

Business & Computer Science

Education

Family & Consumer Sciences

Career Development

Arts & Humanities
Career Pathways
 Career pathways are available in each Career Program
Concentration. In order for a student to complete a career
pathway, he/she must complete a prescribed sequence of courses
within a Career Program Concentration (usually 3-4 specific
classes).

 A career pathway leads to college and work readiness in a
student’s area of interest.

 Students who complete one of the pathways offered at Madison
County High School will be eligible to take a pathway assessment
(not available in all pathways), which may qualify them to earn a
industry-recognized credential.
 Agriculture
 Animal Science Pathway
 Agricultural Mechanics Pathway

 Construction, Communications, & Transportation
 Architectural Drawing & Design Pathway
 Construction Pathway

 Business & Computer Science
 Administrative/Information Support Pathway
 Interactive Media Pathway
 Small Business Development Pathway
 Education
 Early Childhood Education

 Family & Consumer Sciences
 Nutrition & Food Science Pathway

 Non CTAE Pathways
 Journalism Pathway
 Performing Arts Pathway
 Visual Arts Pathway
Important Notes About Foreign Language
 Under your graduation rule, foreign language courses are
not specifically required for students to graduate from
high school.

 However, 2 units of the same foreign language are
required for any student who plans to enter a University
System of Georgia institution and many other colleges.

 Remember--If you do not meet a college’s admission
requirements, you will not be admitted. Please think
about this, begin researching college admission
requirements, and plan ahead!
Pull out your Graduation Check-off Sheet &
Your Transcript
 Beginning with the classes you took in the
ninth grade, record the actual grade you made
in the class (only if you received a passing grade
and credit) on the line beside the
corresponding course on the graduation check-
sheet.

 Note: You may not have space to list all classes
on the check-off sheet (i.e. team sports and
some other electives…). The point of this is to
make sure you’re on track with required
courses.

 If you have questions, please ask.
Madison County High School
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Understanding GPAs
 Your transcript is an official document listing all of the
classes you have taken, along with the grades you
made, in the 9th – 12th grades

 Additionally, a transcript lists your GPAs, total credits
earned, and shows a record of standardized tests
including EOCTs, Georgia High School Graduation
Tests, & SAT/ACT/AP scores

 Colleges require a copy of your official transcript
before they will admit you and many employers
request a copy of your transcript before they hire you
Academic GPA –based
solely on grades in Work in Progress
academic classes. This shows current
most closely resembles semester’s classes
your HOPE GPA.
Standardized Tests
shows EOCT, SAT,
ACT, AP, GHSGT
Cumulative GPA—
Scores
based on all
courses attempted. Credit Summary
shows total units
attempted &
Rank GPA—this GPA is
completed overall and
cumulative but grades in
by course category.
academic courses are
weighted based on the
level of rigor. This GPA
determines your rank in
class. Course History shows
grades (marks) in each
course and credit
completed by term.
Each grade point average is listed on the transcript in 2
separate ways:
▪ NGA – Numeric Grade Average
This equals your GPA on a 100 point scale
▪ GPA – This equals your GPA on a 4.0 Scale
Grade Grade on 4.0 Scale
A 4.0
B 3.0
C 2.0
F 0.0
Academic GPA
The Academic GPA is the average of all academic courses listed on
the high school transcript. This GPA includes academic electives. The
Academic GPA (on the 4.0 scale) most closely mimics a student’s
HOPE GPA, although it may not be exact due to differences in how
MCHS computes academic GPA and the way the Georgia Student
Finance Commission computes HOPE.

To be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship upon graduation, students
graduating with the class of 2013 must have a 3.0 Academic GPA.

To be a Zell Miller Scholar, students must have a 3.7 Academic GPA
and have either a 1200 SAT (CR & Math during one sitting) or 26
composite on the ACT.

For more information about the HOPE Scholarship, please review the
HOPE Scholarship regulations located at the Ga College 411 website.
Rank GPA
 The Rank GPA is the average of all courses listed on the high
school transcript with weights added to Honors level, Advanced
Placement, and ACCEL (college level) courses.
 Grades in academic courses taken at the AP, Honors, and ACCEL
level are weighted with 12 bonus points. Grades in required
academic courses are weighted with 10 bonus points. Non-
academic courses and academic electives do not receive bonus
points. Important Note: These bonus points are used for
calculation of rank only and do not appear on the transcript.
 A Rank GPA of 96.5 or higher is required to be considered an
honor graduate. Final honor graduates are determined during
your senior year after 3rd quarter grades are posted. Honor
graduates receive special recognition at Honors Night & wear
Honor stoles at graduation.
 The Rank GPA is also used to determine your rank in class (your
standing compared to other students in your grade level).
Cumulative GPA
 The Cumulative GPA is the average of all courses
(academic and elective) listed on the high school
transcript.

 Many colleges, military personnel, and potential
employers ask for your cumulative GPA.
Madison County High School
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Where Do You Stand?
Now we’re going to pull all the pieces together and look at
where you currently stand in your high school career and
what you need to do to continue planning for the future.

Activity: At this time,
please take out the
Transcript Evaluation Form.
Refer to your transcript and
your Graduation Check-off
Sheet to complete the
information.
Advisors should walk
around and assist during
this process. Please raise
your hands if you have any
questions.
Madison County High School
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 In order to be eligible to take the Georgia High
School Writing Test in September and the
spring GHSGT you must be classified as a junior
and have at least 12 units.

 You can access resources to assist you with
EOCT & GHSGT Prep online at:
 www.usatestprep.com
 www.doe.k12.ga.us (click on curriculum and testing)
 In addition to considering career options, you should also begin
exploring training and post-secondary options during your junior
year.
 Please utilize the following websites to assist you with career
exploration and the post-secondary planning process

GCIS Career Cruising Ga College 411
College Entrance Exams—SAT & ACT
 Any student who plans to apply to a 4 year college or private school
will need to take the SAT or the ACT. Many 2 year colleges now
also require the SAT or the ACT. You should plan on taking one or
both of these tests once during the spring of your junior year and
again during the fall of your senior year. We do not offer testing at
MCHS. Each of these tests costs about $50 each time you register.

College Entrance/Placement Exams—ASSET & Compass
 Technical schools generally do not require the SAT or ACT and some
2 year colleges do not require these (although more and more are
requiring them starting this year—including Gainesville and ABAC).
Instead you can take the ASSET or the Compass at the
college/technical school campus to which you are applying. There is
no fee to take the ASSET or Compass.
 The SAT has three parts: Critical Reading, Math and
Writing.

 It is important to note that colleges only consider the
Critical Reading and Math sections when determining
admissions eligibility.

 Most colleges still use the Writing score for statistical
purposes only.
 Each college can set their minimum SAT requirements. A
general rule of thumb is that you would need at least a 450
Critical Reading and 450 Math to meet college minimums.

 However, many colleges set their minimums much higher
and admission decisions are also based on the quality of the
pool of applicants. For example, UGA is very competitive
with the middle 50% of Fall 2010 admitted students SAT
scores (Critical Reading and Math only) ranging between
1190-1360.

 For more information about the SAT, please visit the
CollegeBoard website at www.collegeboard.com .
 The ACT has five parts: English, Reading, Math, Science
Reasoning, and an optional Writing section. If you plan to
take the ACT, you should register for the writing section as
well.
 Colleges set their minimums for the ACT. A general rule of
thumb is that you would need at least a 19 on each section
to be considered by most colleges.
 Again, many colleges are more competitive. For example,
the middle 50% of students who were admitted to UGA for
Fall 2010 scored between 27-31 on the ACT.
 For more information, please visit www.act.org.
 The ASSET and Compass are college placement tests
designed specifically for technical colleges and 2-year
schools.

 In order to register for the ASSET or Compass, you
must first apply to the technical or 2-year college
during your senior year. Upon processing your
application, the college will send you a date and time
for taking the ASSET or Compass. This will be free of
charge to you.
 It is very important that you do everything within
your power to be successful in high school so you
can have many options available to you when you
graduate.

 If you have additional questions about graduation
requirements, credit recovery options, or
career/college planning, please schedule a time to
see Ms. Bruce in the Guidance & Counseling Office.