Jeanne Walker

REGISTRATION FOR 2009-2010

Registration preparation is underway for the 2009-2010 school year.  Classroom teachers will begin recommending core courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language) for all students in early February.

Parents and students will review core course recommendations, elective course registration, and the academic plan for completion of high school diploma requirements during Advisement Conferences in February and March.  Conferences will be held during the school day with the student's advisor, parents and students.  Appointment times and dates will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled conference week.  Conferences are scheduled as follows:

Junior Advisement (Rising Seniors) - February 9-12

Sophomore Advisement (Rising 11th Graders) - February 23 - 27

Freshman Advisement (Rising 10th Graders) - March 9-13

Middle School Registration (Rising 9th Graders) - Registration at Middle Schools March 2-6.  Contact middle school Counseling Office for further information.

Due to the increasing rigor of graduation, student reporting, student record keeping and college admissions requirements, as well as budget constraints, changes cannot be made to registrations after Schedule Kickoff in August. Schedule corrections due to failures in prerequisite classes will be the only changes made after the start of the school year.

2nd Semester Schedule Requests

The counselors and I are continuing to resolve any remaining issues with second semester schedules.  Returning students were provided a copy of their second semester schedule at the beginning of the school year.  No changes will be made to second semester schedule unless the student submits a course waiver signed by their parent or guardian. Course waivers are available in the school Counseling Office.  All waivers should be submitted to Mrs. Walker for approval by the end of first semester.  Students may only drop a class if there is an open seat in another class at the same time.

DUE TO THE VOLUME OF REQUESTS, MRS WALKER IS UNABLE TO PERSONALLY DISCUSS EACH REQUEST WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS. STUDENTS AND PARENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE PHONE OR VERBAL CONFIRMATION OF CHANGES.  Students will be notified of schedule changes on the first day of second semester, January 6.

9th and 10th Grade Parent Night

On Thursday, October 9, 2008, Sprayberry High School held a 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night.  Information was presented regarding graduation requirements, high stakes testing,tips for success, Advanced Placement and Honors courses, Avid program, Freshman In Transition program and the PSAT.  See the power points linked below for information presented at this program.

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2008-2009 School Year

Bienvenidos, Bienvenue, Welkommen

The 2008-2009 School Year is off and running at Sprayberry High.  Six week report cards will be  distributed on Friday September 26th.  If you do not receive a report card for your child, please contact the guidance office, 770-578-3203.

If you have concerns about your child's academic progress, please contact your student's guidance counselor to discuss grades.  See the link to How to help your child achieve for other suggestions.

New Graduation Requirements

The Georgia Department of Education has approved new graduation requirements effective in the Fall of 2008 for all incoming 9th graders.  These changes DO NOT apply to students who will graduate prior to 2012 (students currently enrolled in high school).  Counselors and staff are currently attending informational meetings to clarify the meaning of these changes.  See Cobb website link . More news to follow . . .