This document provides information for the Class of 2025 at Sequoyah High School. It introduces the administrative team and counseling department. It outlines important policies like attendance, graduation requirements, GPA calculation, eligibility for sports, and driver's license requirements. It also provides next steps for students to stay on track for their goals and college eligibility requirements for athletes. Finally, it states the cell phone policy that phones must be put in lockers or caddies during class time.

1. CLASS OF 2025
1 1 T H G R A D E I N F O R M AT I O N

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

3. M E E T T H E
CO U NSEL ING
D E PARTME NT
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
Counselors:
Kelly Brangan(A-E)
Wendy Fort (F-Le)
Monica Intravia (Li-Rob)
McKenzie Thom (Roc-Z)
Registrar: Sandra Smith
Secretary: Cindy Brown

4. AT T E N D A N C E I S C R U C I A L T O Y O U R
S T U D E N T ’ S S U C C E S S
• 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. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• English 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
(3.0 units per semester/ 6.0 units per year)

6. A R E YO U O N T R A C K
TO G R A D UAT E ?
Use the Graduation
Checklist and your
transcript to check if
you are on track .
Transcripts are
emailed to
parent/student after
each semester. If you
need to recover
courses, see your
counselor.

7. 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
If you fail a class, you must
make up the credit.
If you retake a class, your
original failing grade
remains on your transcript.

8. ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS
Get Involved (Clubs
and Sports)
Stay Informed (Chief’s
Wise newsletter)
Attend School
(County Policy)

9. GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION
ELIGIBILITY
9th grade
• Earn 2.5 credits for spring eligibility (pass 5 out of 6 classes)
10th grade: 5.0 credits
• Must include 2.5 credits from previous semester
11th grade: 11 credits
• Must include 2.5 credits from previous semester

10. P R O S P E C T I V E
C O L L E G E AT H L E T E
• Review requirements for eligibility at
NCAA and/or NAIA
• After Junior year, register with the
NCAA and/or NAIA if you are being
recruited (For Division 1 & II schools
only)

11. D R I V E R ’ S L I C E N S E
• 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.

12. NEXT STEPS
• Check you HOPE GPA on your GAfutures account: you
need 4 rigor courses by graduation
• Update your Student Resume : track your awards,
recognitions and activities
• Use the Graduation Checklist to verify you are on track to
graduate. Transcripts are emailed to parents/students at
the end of each semester. See your counselor if you need
to recover credit.
• Register to take the ACT or SAT if you plan to attend a
4-year college after high school
• Schedule college campus visits and attend college fairs

13. C E L L P H O N E P O L I C Y
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.
o 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.

15. We are going to have a great year
learning together!