4. Etowah Administration
Principal:
Mr. Keith L. Ball
Assistant Principals:
Mr. Robert VanAlstyne(A-D)
Mrs. Tonya Sebring (E-K)
Mrs. Penny Valle (L-Q)
Mr. Dan Snipes (R-Z)
13. Requirements for 2013 Graduates
Core Course Requirements Elective Requirements
• 4 Units of English • 1 Unit of Health (.5) and
– Must include 9th Lit, Amer Lit Personal Fitness (.5)
• 4 Units of Math • 3 Units of required electives
• 4 Units of Science o (Foreign Language, Fine Arts
– Must include Biology and and/or Career/Technical)
Physical Science OR Physics • 4 Units of miscellaneous
• 3 Units of Social Studies electives
– World History, U.S. History,
Gov’t/Econ
23 total units are
required for graduation
14. Recovery Options for Failed
Courses
Credit Connect Polaris Evening School
• APEX Computer Based Program • Recover .5 credit per quarter
• Offered every 9 weeks • Available each quarter (every 9
• Able to recover .5 credit per weeks)
session • 2 hour courses, Monday-
• 2:30 until 4:30 Monday - Thursday on Woodstock High
Thursday at Etowah School’s campus
• $200.00 per half credit – 4:00, 6:00, or 8:00
• $200.00 per half credit
• Courses can be taken while
enrolled at Etowah High
School
15. Recovery Options for Failed
Courses
Summer School Online Options (BYU, GAVS, etc.)
• Recover 1 Credit • See counselor for options
(Maximum) • Student MUST have
administrative approval before
• Three to Four weeks in June beginning any program
• 8:00—4:00 Monday – Friday • Cost varies
• $200.00 per half credit Retake class during school
• No cost involved
• May delay graduation
Please speak with your counselor
regarding any recovery options!
16. Graduation Requirements: Testing
Graduation Writing Test (no exceptions)
English/LA GHSGT OR 9th Lit OR American Lit EOCT
Math GHSGT OR Math 1/Algebra OR Math 2/ Geometry
EOCT
Science GHSGT OR Biology OR Physical Science EOCT
Social Studies GHSGT OR U.S. History OR Econ EOCT
Multiple opportunities are provided for retesting throughout
the year for students who have not yet passed a Graduation
Test
17. ACT/SAT
Etowah Dates:
SAT: 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 3/9; www.collegeboard.org
ACT: 9/8, 10/27, 2/9, 4/13, 6/8; www.act.org
SAT/ACT can be taken as many times as necessary
Usually required to apply to college (not required for technical colleges)
College-bound Seniors should try to take fall semester if possible to meet
application deadlines
– SAT vs. ACT: both are recognized at MOST colleges and universities
– SAT is Verbal, Math and Writing ONLY
– ACT is Verbal, Math, Writing, Science and Social Studies
18. Attendance Policy
Absences/Excuses (parent/guardian, doctor, etc.) must be
handled in the attendance office within 5 days of returning to
school.
7 or more absences (excused/unexcused/OSS) per semester
PER CLASS will result in not receiving credit for the course.
Appeals automatically generated for students with passing
grades
PLEASE NOTE: The State of Georgia will revoke the
driver’s license of any student with
10 or more unexcused absences.
19. Family Portal
Don’t forget that you have access to your
student’s:
Grades
Attendance
Schedule
Problems/Troubleshooting:
Email: parent.support@cherokee.k12.ga.us
Please include:
– Your name
– Student’s name
– School currently attending
20. New for Class of 2013:
Senior Procedures
Info will be presented to all Senior English classes 8/17 and 8/20
College Recommendation Request procedures
Requests must be in writing
Recommendation Request Information Packet must be
completed
2 week notice REQUIRED!
Individual Counseling Appointments for College/Scholarship
Questions
Students will be required to attend a group lunch and learn
session (during the last half of lunch) BEFORE they will be
allowed to schedule an individual appointment with their
counselor regarding college/scholarship information.
Multiple days per week during all lunches will be available.
21. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship
HOPE Scholarship:
3.0 academic GPA, covers approximately 90% of tuition
Zell Miller scholarship:
3.7 academic GPA—covers 100% of tuition
SAT 1200 combined CR and Math SAT, or 26 ACT composite
GPA’s are NOT rounded for HOPE eligibility!
HOPE GPA is calculated using academic courses only.
Official HOPE GPA: GAcollege411.org
Georgia Student Finance Commission’s official calculations
The most current information about changes to HOPE
can be found at:
http://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/
HOPE_Program/_default.aspx
23. Other Scholarships
Counseling Website: Under Construction!
There will be a tab specifically dedicated to new scholarship
information
PTSA scholarship opportunity
DON’T PAY TO SEARCH OR VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS
www.fastweb.com, www.collegescholarships.com,
www.gacollege411.org, and MANY OTHERS!
The amount of scholarship money awarded is directly proportional
to the amount of time spent searching and applying
24. College Applications/Transcripts
2 ways to request a transcript:
• Fill out official transcript request form located in the
Counseling office
o $3.00 fee, requires 2-3 days for processing
• www.gacollege411.org
• In-State institutions only
• No fee, processed more quickly and no mailing time
