The document provides information for the Class of 2015 parent meeting, including graduation requirements, upcoming registration dates, dual enrollment programs, SAT/ACT testing dates, and important contacts. To graduate, students need 23 total units including courses in English, math, science, social studies, health, physical education, career/foreign language/fine arts. Juniors will select electives March 13-28 using the student portal. Various scholarship programs like HOPE and dual enrollment options are also described.

1. Class of 2015Class of 2015
Parent MeetingParent Meeting
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
Upcoming RegistrationUpcoming Registration
Other Important InformationOther Important Information

2. Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
Minimum Number of Units Required toMinimum Number of Units Required to
Graduate:Graduate: 23 total units23 total units
Out of a possibleOut of a possible 3232 unitsunits

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2015CLASS OF 2015
 One program of study that leads to a high schoolOne program of study that leads to a high school
diplomadiploma
Course Requirements:Course Requirements:
 4 units of English (1 unit must be American4 units of English (1 unit must be American
Literature)Literature)
 4 units of Mathematics (Math Support will not4 units of Mathematics (Math Support will not
count as a math credit)count as a math credit)
 4 units of Science(Phy Science and Biology)4 units of Science(Phy Science and Biology)
 3 units of Social Studies(Wd Hist, US Hist, Gov’t3 units of Social Studies(Wd Hist, US Hist, Gov’t
and Econ)and Econ)

4. Graduation Requirements (continued)Graduation Requirements (continued)
½ unit of Personal Fitness½ unit of Personal Fitness
½ unit of Health½ unit of Health
3 units of CTAE; Foreign Language;3 units of CTAE; Foreign Language;
and/or Fine Arts (Combination)and/or Fine Arts (Combination)
4 Additional Units4 Additional Units
Four year Colleges/universitiesFour year Colleges/universities
require 2 units of the same foreignrequire 2 units of the same foreign
languagelanguage

5. Promotion Criteria toPromotion Criteria to
12th Grade12th Grade
18 Total Credits18 Total Credits
3 English Units3 English Units
2 Mathematics2 Mathematics
2 Science2 Science
2 Social Studies2 Social Studies

6. Required Testing--End of Course TestRequired Testing--End of Course Test
Students in the class of 2015 will take EOCT (End of Course Test) in theStudents in the class of 2015 will take EOCT (End of Course Test) in the
following content areas:following content areas:
 Math 1/Coor. AlgMath 1/Coor. Alg
 Math 2/Analytic GeomMath 2/Analytic Geom
 99thth
Grade LiteratureGrade Literature
 American LiteratureAmerican Literature
 Physical SciencePhysical Science
 BiologyBiology
 US HistoryUS History
 EconomicsEconomics

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

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

9. ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIPZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMPROGRAM
Minimum 3.7 GPA in academic coreMinimum 3.7 GPA in academic core
classes, andclasses, and
1200 combined critical reading and math1200 combined critical reading and math
on SAT* oron SAT* or
26 composite ACT26 composite ACT
*Test requirements must be met in single*Test requirements must be met in single
test administration.test administration.

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

12. Registration DatesRegistration Dates
 Week of March 10-March 13 teachers will begin makingWeek of March 10-March 13 teachers will begin making
course recommendations using ASPEN.course recommendations using ASPEN. Students andStudents and
parents can monitor theparents can monitor the recommendations.recommendations.
 Tuesday, March 11Tuesday, March 11thth
– Junior class meeting during– Junior class meeting during
advisement to discuss registration procedures.advisement to discuss registration procedures.
 Thursday, March 13Thursday, March 13thth
– Juniors will begin choosing– Juniors will begin choosing
electives using the Student Portal using ASPEN.electives using the Student Portal using ASPEN.
Parents can monitor the requests.Parents can monitor the requests.
 Friday, March 28 – Student Portal will close for allFriday, March 28 – Student Portal will close for all
students.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 PreviewRegistration – Parent Preview
Log into ASPENLog into ASPEN
Click on “family” top tabClick on “family” top tab
Click on “schedule” side tabClick on “schedule” side tab
Click on “requests”Click on “requests”
Recommendations and requests should be toRecommendations and requests should be to
showshow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION
MHS WebsiteMHS Website
ASPEN Family PortalASPEN Family Portal
Blackboard Phone SystemBlackboard Phone System
Email Devil’s AdvocateEmail Devil’s Advocate
ASPEN PagesASPEN Pages
Update phone, address, email informationUpdate phone, address, email information

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

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

26. MHS Guidance & Counseling DepartmentMHS Guidance & Counseling Department
Contact InformationContact Information
Parents may schedule an appointment with their student’sParents may schedule an appointment with their student’s
counselor.counselor.
770 428 2631770 428 2631
A-Dr Ms. KinlawA-Dr Ms. Kinlaw ext 2071ext 2071
Ds-KhDs-Kh Ms. CorbinMs. Corbin ext 2081ext 2081
Ki-RaKi-Ra Mrs. HillMrs. Hill ext 2091ext 2091
Rb-ZRb-Z Mrs. AlpertMrs. Alpert ext 2111ext 2111

27. Additional contacts:Additional contacts:
IB CoordinatorIB Coordinator
 Mrs. WoolardMrs. Woolard 30313031
Graduation CoachGraduation Coach
 Ms. ColquittMs. Colquitt 21212121
Parent LiaisonParent Liaison
 Mrs. NicholsMrs. Nichols 22252225

28. QuestionsQuestions