9th Grade Presentation 2023

1. CLASS OF 2027
9 T H G R A D E I N F O R M AT I O N

2. THE
ADMINISTRATIVE
TEAM
Principal: Bob Van
Alstyne
Assistant Principals:
Heather Phillips (A-E)
Peter Vajda (F-Le)
Jason Meade (Li-Rob)
Laura Kudlak (Roc-Z)
School Hours:
M-F 8:15-3:45
Address:
4485 Hickory Road
Canton, GA 30115
Phone:
770-721-3200
School Code: 110590

3. THE
COUNSELORS
Counselors:
Kelly Brangan (A-E)
Wendy Fort (F-Le)
Monica Intravia (Li-Rob)
McKenzie Thom (Roc-Z)
Registrar: Sandra Smith
Secretary: Cindy Brown
We assist with:
* Academic planning
* Career exploration
* Future planning for
post graduation
*Personal and social
situations
How to make an
appointment:
*Come to Student
Services during your
lunch to make an
appointment
*Email your counselor

4. • Attendance is
crucial to your
student’s success
• All students must check in or out at
the Attendance Office on main
campus.
• Parents must present an ID when
checking out students.
• Notes to check out must be taken
to the Attendance Office before
school or emailed from a
parent/guardian to
shs.attendance@cherokeek12.net

5. GRAD REQUIREMENTS
• Literature 4 units
• Math 4 units
• Science 4 units
• Social Studies 3 units
• PE/ Health OR 1 unit
• JROTC 3 units
• Career Tech, *World Language, or Fine Arts 3 units
• Electives 4 units
23 credits
* 2 years of the same World Language is required for admission into a 4-year college/university
Each class passed earns ½ (0.5) unit of credit – posted at the end of each semester (December and May)
(3.0 units per semester/ 6.0 units per year)
Summer School grades/ credits are posted in July

6. GRADE POINT
AVERAGE
90-100 = A (4.0)
80-89 = B (3.0)
71-79 = C (2.0)
70 = D (1.0)
0-69 = F (0.0)
• TOTAL POINTS DIVIDED BY NUMBER OF
CLASSES = GPA
• HONORS CLASSES RECEIVE HALF A
QUALITY POINT AND AP CLASSES RECEIVE
A FULL QUALITY POINT
• GRADES ARE FINAL AT THE END OF EACH
SEMESTER
If you fail a class, you must make up the
credit.
* SUMMER SCHOOL
* LUNCH EDGENUITY
* BUILT INTO SCHEDULE
If you retake a class, your original failing
grade remains on your transcript.

7. Georgia High School Sports
Association
Eligibility
9th grade
• Earn 2.5 credits for spring
eligibility (pass 5 out of 6 classes)

8. Elements of Success
GET INVOLVED (CLUBS AND
SPORTS)
STAY INFORMED (CHIEF’S
WISE NEWSLETTER)
ATTEND SCHOOL (COUNTY
POLICY)

9. DRIVER’S
LICENSE
Learner’s Permit
Your transcript or school ID is
‘Proof of Enrollment’
Class D Provisional License
The ADAP certificate is competed in
Health or JROTC and given out by
the teacher. You can also take the
course online.
Your transcript or school ID is
‘Proof of Enrollment’
You will need to complete a
Certified Training School or
complete the online course.

10. Next Steps
for Students
1. Create a GAfutures account: use the
Career Exploration to begin thinking about
careers that may interest you
2. Keep a Student Resume : track your
awards, recognitions and activities
3. Your HOPE GPA begins calculating
now. Develop good study habits and ask for
help when needed.

11. Cell Phone
Policy
• CELL PHONES
• Two major priorities at SHS are to protect instructional time
and enhance the learning experience. To that end, Sequoyah
High School DOES NOT permit the following:
• The use of cell phones during instructional time without
the permission of the teacher.
• Each classroom is equipped with a phone caddy and
use of this “No Touch Management” system is
expected. At the beginning of each class period, cell
phones will be placed in the caddy and may not to be
removed until the end of class.
• The use of headphones, earbuds, or other electronic
devices during instructional time without permission of the
teacher.
• The use of cell phones during any state mandated safety
drill.
• Cell phones must be left in the classroom when a student
leaves, with a pass, during instruction.