Due to Covid-19, Troup High School will hold a virtual freshman orientation using a PowerPoint presentation. Students are asked to view the presentation, which provides information on school policies, schedules, requirements for grade promotion and graduation, dual enrollment, athletics, and clubs. It also introduces administration and gives a welcome to the class of 2024. After viewing, students must complete an online form to confirm their participation in orientation. Questions can be directed to Dr. Schweizer by email or phone.

1. Troup High School
Freshman Orientation 2020-21
Due to the current Covid 19 Pandemic we are attempting to avoid mass
gatherings and will conduct 9th Grade Orientation in an online format. After
completing this PowerPoint Presentation you will need to complete the
google form titled Freshman Orientation 2020-21. If you have any
questions or concerns please email Dr. Schweizer at
schweizerrw@troup.org or call the school at 706-812-7957.
Welcome to THS!

2. * Please note that there is audio that accompanies this presentation. If it does not play automatically
please click on the speaker icon at the top right hand corner of each slide. Once the audio is
complete for each slide you will need to click to the next slide to advance the presentation.
Thanks and GOOOO TIGERS!
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3. Freshman Information
Dr. Robert Schweizer is the
Assistant Principal for
Freshman Academy

4. Welcome Home, Class of 2024!
Ms. Niki Watts is the Principal of THS

5. Tiger Time
● Your Tiger Time teacher is your homeroom teacher. We usually
attend Tiger Time once a week. Due to Covid 19 we will only
attend Tiger Time a couple times at the beginning of school and
than once a month until further notice. We are just trying to limit
the exposure we all have to different people in the building.
● Tiger Time is the foundation for having a positive relationship
with an adult in our building.
● You will be with the same teacher and same group of students
all four years of high school.
● Your home room teacher will provide you with communication to
guide you to graduation.
● Your Tiger Time Teacher will be your personal
advocate as you travel on your journey through
high school.

6. Important Policy Updates
Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic it is imperative that all
students, visitors, and staff practice social distancing as
much as possible.
All individuals who enter the building will be required to
wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all
times. All students and staff are required to wear a
lanyard with a visible i.d. badge in the hallways and
common areas of the school.

8. First Day of School
● Doors to the gym open at 7:30 a.m. You may only enter through the P.E. (old) gym
doors in the morning from 7:30-7:45 where your temperature will be scanned.
● If you are a car rider you must be dropped off in front of school and walk around
to the gym from 7:30 – 7:45. No car riders are allowed to be dropped off on the
bus landing. The front door of the school will open at 7:45.
● If you are eating breakfast you will go into the cafeteria and eat breakfast.
● If you are not eating breakfast you will wait in the bleachers in the gym keeping
appropriate social distance until 7:45 a.m.
● At 7:45 a.m. you will be required to report to your first period class.
● First Period begins at 8:10 a.m. You will be tardy at 8:10 a.m.
● The tardy and attendance policies are located in the student
handbook online at trouptigers.com. Tiger Time teachers will
review all the policies and rules the first few days of school.
* Arrive after 8:30? Check in to the front office.

9. School Map
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10. The New Facility is Complete!
Recent Updates
-Courtyard
-Cafeteria
-21st Century
Classrooms
-Media Center

11. Earning Credits and Grade
Promotion Requirements
●Students earn credits by passing their classes
(passing is a minimum grade of 70)
●7 high school course credits earned in a year
●There are no meetings or discussions about moving a
student to the next grade. The number of course credits
earned is the sole determining factor.
●Grade Promotion Requirements: (These are the same
requirements to remain eligible for sports and extracurricular
activities)
10th 11th 12th Graduatio
n
5 credits 11 credits 16 credits 23 credits

12. EOC Courses
● All students must pass 8 courses with an EOC.
These tests count 20% of the final grade.
9th 10th 11th 12th
Algebra I
9th Literature
Advanced
Biology
Biology
Geometry
Physical
Science
Honors
American
Literature
US History
American
Literature
Economics

13. Other Considerations
● Any student planning to go to a four year
college, in the state of Georgia, must earn
credit in at least two courses of the same
foreign language
● Graduation Honors
Policy set by the TCSS Board of Education
● Infinite Campus Access
Contact Mrs. Taylor

14. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP
● 3.0 HOPE GPA (Core classes only; determined by the
Georgia Student Finance Commission)
● HOPE Scholarship Rigor Requirements
● 4 courses from following list required to receive HOPE
● Certain Math courses
● Advanced Science (Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy)
● AP classes
● Dual Enrollment core classes
● Advanced Foreign Language
Full List on GAfutures.org

15. Dual Enrollment
● Earn college credit while satisfying high school
graduation requirements
● Available to 10th -12th grade students
● Must pass the participating college’s required
entrance exam and be admitted to the college
● Courses chosen from the approved MOWR state list
● Required meeting between the parent,
student and high school counselor BEFORE course
registration at the college

16. Updates from Counselors
DON’T MISS OUT!
Send text to: 81010
Send the message: @ths2024a-f
@ths2024g-n
@ths2024o-z
You will receive a confirmation text!

17. Athletics & Extra-curricular Activities
trouptigers.com

18. Activities Offered at THS *There is no audio with this slide
● Fall Sports and Activities:
Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Softball, Marching Band, Chorus, Cheerleading,
ROTC and Color Guard, FFA, DECA, FCA, Academic Team, Bass Fishing Team,
FCCLA, FBLA, Skills USA, Student Council, National Arts Honor Society, 4H, Beta
Club, Key Club, Manga Club, Pre-Med Club, S.H.A.R.P., Yearbook Staff, and Interact.
• Winter Sports and Activities:
Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming, She’s D.O.P.E., Travel Club, Science Club, Spanish
Club, DYW, National Honor Society, Thespian Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Art
Club, and Step Team.
• Spring Sports and Activities:
Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, One Act Play,
Literary Competition, and Diamond Dolls.

19. Positive Behavior Interventions &
Supports (PBIS)
THS Expectations
Take
Responsibility
Have
Integrity
Show
Respect
#BelieveInThs

20. Closing Announcements
The link to complete the google form for all virtual and in-person
incoming Freshmen students can be found here.
Copy and paste this link into your browser’s address bar
and submit the form when complete:
https://forms.gle/HAi9q7kb8GmGNPqG7
This presentation is posted at trouptigers.com and on the school’s main webpage at
https://www.troup.k12.ga.us/3/Home
under the [For Students] tab.