1 Welcome to McIntosh County Academy’s High school orientationClass of 2021

2 9th Grade Year facts *9th grade is the most important year in high school and your life Every class counts High school is harder and expectations are higher 9th grade success is key

3 Keys to Success Find a balance between your social life and your academics (Academics first) Get involved-athletics, fine arts, clubs Accept the challenge and responsibility Develop effective study habits Utilize teacher tutoring Maintain open communication with your teachers

4 Graduation Requirements24 Total credits to graduate with a high school diploma 4 Units of language Arts 4 units of science 4 units of math 3 units of social studies .5 health/.5 personal fitness 3units of Ctae courses 2 units of foreign language 3 additional electives

5 CTAE-Career, Technical and Agriculture EducationMCA will have 6 CTAE pathways next year Agriculture Audio Video Technology & Film Business management & administration Culinary Arts Health science Welding 3 units/credits are required for successful completion of each pathway

6 MOWR-Dual Enrollment Coastal Pines and College of Coastal Georgia offer the students of MCA their academic courses for MOWR Coastal Pines courses are offered at MCA and at the college. To qualify for MOWR/Dual Enrollment Must complete one semester of academic course work for 9th grade BE in good academic standing have taken the SAT/ACT and meet college requirements for CCGA Passing score on the ACCUPLACer test for Coastal pines

7 Traditional schedule There are 7 periods in a dayEach class lasts a total of 50 minutes Courses are split in a part (semester 1) and b part (semester 2) The teachers you start with will be the teachers you finish your courses with You will be assigned an advisor and meet with your advisor during advisement throughout the school year.

8 English English I Honors English I-(Based on teacher recommendation) Mathematics Algebra I (Must score proficient or exceeds on 8th grade GMAS) Foundations of Algebra I Geometry (Must have Algebra I credit earned in Middle School) Social Studies World History Honors World History-(Based on Teacher recommendation) Science Physical Science Honors Physical Science-(Based on Teacher Recommendation) Required Course X Personal Fitness/Health

9 The High School TranscriptOnly the final grades at the end of the semester/year go on the transcript!! This is the student’s permanent record THIS IS WHAT IS SENT TO COLLEGES This is the grade that determines if a student passes or fails the course. these are the grades used to calculate Gpa, class rank and hope

10 Grade placement and unitsCredit is earned for each class passed with a 70 or higher. to become a 10th grader you need 6 units/credits This is contingent upon a grade of 70 higher in math and language arts (literature) Graduation= 24 units

11 Hope scholarship requirementsGraduate from a HOPE-eligible high school with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (as calculated by GSFC). Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a public or private HOPE-eligible college or university in Georgia. Meet academic rigor requirements. Information gathered from gafutures.org

12 Extra-curricular activitiesAll freshman are eligible for extra-curricular activities their 1st semester of high school In order to maintain eligibility, students must be passing 5 out of 7 classes each semester and be on track to graduate. The extra curricular activities offered at MCA are soccer, track, baseball, Softball, football, Cross country and basketball

13 Career Technical and Agriculture Education

14 Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesPlant & Landscape Systems Basic Agricultural Science General Horticulture and Plant Science Nursery and Landscape

15 Future Farmers of America Career Development EventsAg Mechanics Tractor Operation

16 Business, Management and TechnologyBusiness and Technology Pathway Introduction to Business and Technology Business and Technology Business Communications

17 Future Business Leaders of America

18 Hospitality and TourismCulinary Arts Pathway Introduction to Culinary Arts Culinary Arts I Culinary Arts II

19 Family Career and Community Leaders of AmericaServed dinner for the Peace Run Decorated cookies with students at TGE Provided PBJ Sandwiches for MCA Buccaneer Football Catered Spaghetti Dinner for MCA Buccaneer Basketball Provided baked goods for HART Yard Sale

20 Health Science Allied Health and Medicine Introduction to HealthcareDiet and Nutrition for Allied Health Medical Terminology Nurse Aid Fundamentals

21 Architecture and Construction opening August 2017Metals Pathway Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety Introduction to Metals Welding I

22 Audio video technology & filmAvtf I Avtf ii Avtf iii

23 Skillsusa georgia Student organization for all Trade & industrial programs

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27 Thank you for coming!!!