This document provides information for parents of the class of 2015 from Marietta High School regarding graduation requirements, upcoming course registration, dual enrollment opportunities, standardized testing dates, and important contact information. Students need a minimum of 23 total credits to graduate and must pass certain end of course tests. Parents and students can access course recommendations and registration through the ASPEN portal in March. The document also outlines eligibility for HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships as well as career pathways available at the high school.

1. Class of 2015
Parent Meeting
Graduation Requirements
Upcoming Registration
Other Important Information

2. Graduation Requirements
 Minimum Number of Units Required to
Graduate: 23 total units
 Out of a possible 32 units

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2015
 One program of study that leads to a high
school diploma
Course Requirements:
 4 units of English (1 unit must be American
Literature)
 4 units of Mathematics (Math Support will not
count as a math credit)
 4 units of Science(Phy Science and Biology)
 3 units of Social Studies(Wd Hist, US Hist, Gov’t
and Econ)

4. Graduation Requirements (continued)
 ½ unit of Personal Fitness
 ½ unit of Health
 3 units of CTAE; Foreign Language;
and/or Fine Arts (Combination)
 4 Additional Units
Four year Colleges/universities
require 2 units of the same foreign
language

5. Promotion Criteria to
12th Grade
18 Total Credits
3 English Units
2 Mathematics
2 Science
2 Social Studies

6. Required Testing--End of Course Test
Students in the class of 2015 will take EOCT (End of Course Test) in the
following content areas:
 Math 1/Coor. Alg
 Math 2/Analytic Geom
 9th Grade Literature
 American Literature
 Physical Science
 Biology
 US History
 Economics

7. Required Testing - Additional
 Students graduating in 2015 must take
and pass the Georgia High School Writing
Test (GHSWT).

8. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
 Students who graduate with a final
GPA of 3.0 in their core subjects will
be eligible to receive the HOPE
scholarship that will pay a
percentage of the tuition.
 Mandatory fees and books will not be
covered for any student.

9. ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
 Minimum 3.7 GPA in academic core
classes, and
 1200 combined critical reading and math
on SAT* or
 26 composite ACT
 *Test requirements must be met in single
test administration.

10. HOPE Grant
 Available to students who are seeking a
technical certificate or diploma, regardless
of students’ high school GPA or graduation
date
 Students attend a 2-year technical college
(e.g., Chattahoochee Tech)

12. Registration Dates
 Week of March 10-March 13 teachers will begin making
course recommendations using ASPEN. Students and
parents can monitor the recommendations.
 Tuesday, March 11th – Junior class meeting during
advisement to discuss registration procedures.
 Thursday, March 13th – Juniors will begin choosing
electives using the Student Portal using ASPEN. Parents
can monitor the requests.
 Friday, March 28 – Student Portal will close for all
students.

13. a. Log into ASPEN
b. Click on top tab “my info”
c. Click on side tab “Requests”
d. Click on “select” in the middle
page.
e. Use the drop down menu to
pick 2-8 courses
Registration Elective Requests
(Students)

14. Registration – Parent Preview
 Log into ASPEN
 Click on “family” top tab
 Click on “schedule” side tab
 Click on “requests”
 Recommendations and requests should be to show

15. PARENT PORTAL - ASPEN
 The login instructions are located at
http://www.marietta-
city.org/parents/pportal.php
 If you are unable to find an answer to
your question(s) after reviewing the
information contained on this webpage, a
help request can be submitted by clicking
on the link entitled “Contact Aspen Help
Desk”

16. Career Pathways at MHS
 Pre-Architecture (Architect. Draw & Design)
 Audio-Video Technology & Film (AVTF)
 Graphic Communication (IBCC Pathway)
 Graphic Design (IBCC Pathway)
 Business & Technology
 Early Childhood Care & Education (IBCC Pathway)
 Business Accounting
 Therapeutic Services – Patient Care (Nursing)
 Therapeutic Services – Sports Medicine
 Culinary Arts (IBCC Pathway)
 Food & Nutrition
 Web & Digital Design

17. Career Pathways (continued)
 Programming
 Law Enforcement Services
 Marketing Communications & Promotions
 Pre-Engineering (Drafting & Design)
 Aerospace Science/Leadership ED (JROTC-
Airforce) (IBCC Pathway)

18. ONLINE COURSE
OPPORTUNITIES
 Want a course MHS does not offer?
 Have a difficult schedule?
 Want to take an additional core Elective?
 www.gavirtualschool.org
 Courses can be taken during the school
day.

19. Consider Dual Enrollment
Programs
 Move on When Ready requires an eligible 11
or 12 grade student to be full-time and take all
of his/her courses through an eligible
postsecondary institution. Student receives high
school and college credit.
 ACCEL is a non-need based program offered for
students that wish to take college
level(academic-only)coursework. Students may
attend part-time or full-time.
 Tuition is paid at 100% for approved classes.
Students pay for books and other fees.

20. SAT/ACT
 Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT
and the ACT in the spring of their junior
year and again in the fall of their senior
year.
 Fee Waivers are available for students
who meet the eligibility requirements.
Student should see their counselor for
more information.

21. SAT/ACT Test Dates
 SAT – May 3 (Deadline to register April 4)
 SAT – Jun 7 (Deadline to register May 9)
 ACT- June 14
 Deadline to register is May 9

22. Compass and ASVAB Tests
 Compass Test will be administered at MHS
on Thursday, April 10 by a representative
from Chattahoochee Tech.
 ASVAB will be administered at the PLC on
March 18th at 8:00am. Students interested
in taking a career inventory test or
enlisting in one of the military branches.
 See your counselor for more information
and signup.

23. COMMUNICATION
 MHS Website
 ASPEN Family Portal
 Blackboard Phone System
 Email Devil’s Advocate
 ASPEN Pages
 Update phone, address, email information

24. B.O.O.S.T.
 B.O.O.S.T. assistance is available during third block
lunches in the following content areas:
 Science
 Math
 English
 BOOST should not replace after-school tutoring, but is
intended as an extra layer of support available during the
day to those whose extra-curricular activities, work
responsibilities, or lack of access to home technology makes
after school tutoring a challenge.

25. IMPORTANT DATES
 Parent Course Review – May 5th – 9th
 Summer School – June 3rd – June 26th
 Fall Madness – August 4th
 First day of School – August 6th
 Physicals – April 9th

26. MHS Guidance & Counseling Department
Contact Information
Parents may schedule an appointment with their student’s
counselor.
770 428 2631
A-Dr Ms. Kinlaw ext 2071
 Ds-Kh Ms. Corbin ext 2081
 Ki-Ra Mrs. Hill ext 2091
 Rb-Z Mrs. Alpert ext 2111

27. Additional contacts:
IB Coordinator
 Mrs. Woolard 3031
Graduation Coach
 Ms. Colquitt 2121
Parent Liaison
 Mrs. Nichols 2225

28. Questions