MCHS’ Roles and Responsibilities in the Learning Process

Communication about Student Learning:

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Providing a safe, supportive environment where students gain knowledge, skills, and positive values that promote continuous learning.

MCHS is committed to frequent communica-

Using research based practices and high quality curriculum to improve all levels of the academic curriculum.

business are:

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School Webpage http://mchs.mcboe.net/

Preparing all students for the Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessments and all other state and local assessments.

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Teacher Webpages

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Facebook/Montgomery County Middle/High

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Emails

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Newsletters

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One Call Now

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Power School Parent Portal

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Phone Calls

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Conferences

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Report Cards

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Progress Reports

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School Advisory Council Meetings

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PTA Meetings

Offering multiple extra –curricular opportunities through athletics and clubs. Establishing College and Career Pathways to support every student in their future goals.

Parent Roles and Responsibilities in the Learning Process Research shows that a parent has a significant impact on a child’s academic achievement, attendance, self-esteem, and motivation to succeed. As

a Parent, I commit to ………

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Encouraging and providing the support needed for my child to succeed.

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Holding my child accountable for adhering to academic plans and career goals.

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Maintaining regular contact with my child’s teachers to monitor his/her progress through the year.

Student Roles and Responsibilities in the Learning Process

tion with our families. Some of the ways you can reach us or find information about school

Montgomery County High School Title 1 School-Parent Compact

2016-2017 Dr. Scott Barrow, Principal Brittany Deen, Assistant Principal Juanita Boatwright. Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

As a MCHS student, I commit to…… 

Preparing for all classes, assignments, and assessments .

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Promoting a positive school environment by Meeting the dress code, Checking my attitude, and Striving for less than 5 absences.

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Increasing my knowledge continuously by trying my best and setting academic and extra-curricular goals .

701-C Dobbins Street Mount Vernon, GA 30445 912-583-2296 http://mchs.mcboe.net

What is a Title I Compact? This is an agreement used to explain how parents, students, and teachers will work together

ASSESSMENTS:

Graduation Requirements All state-supported high schools shall make available to all students the required areas of study and a course shall count only once for satisfying any unit of credit requirement for graduation:

and share the responsibility for student achievement. This compact helps bridge the learning connection between school and home.

English/Language Arts Mathematics Science

Units Required 4 4 4

The 4th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirement. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the 2016-2017 MCHS School/Parent Compact and will commit myself to the goals of Montgomery

Social Studies CTAE and/or Foreign Language/ and/or Fine Arts Health and Physical Education Electives

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County High School and the continued success and achievement of our students.

_______________________ Parent Signature _______________________ Student Signature _______________________ Teacher Signature _______________________ Principal Signature

Total Units (Minimum) 23 Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take two units of the same foreign language.

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High school level students will take an EOC assessment in the following ten courses:

Language Arts Ninth Grade Literature and Composition American Literature and Composition Mathematics Algebra I or Coordinate Algebra Geometry or Analytic Geometry Science Biology Physical Science Social Studies United States History

The End-of-Course Assessments are administered at the completion of the course, regardless of the grade level. These measures serve as the final exam for the course and contribute 20% to the final course grade. For the 2016-17 school year, GA Milestones will be administered from April 24th-May 4th.

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Other important assessments high school students may take:

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Please detach and send back with the beginning of the year student packet information.

Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessments

Economics

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The progress of high school students is gauged through a variety of assessments. Some of those assessments are school wide measures and some are required by the State of Georgia. Below is a list of assessments your child will be given throughout the school year.

The graduation rule was revised in conjunction with the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence in LA/English and Mathematics and the Georgia Performance Standards in Science and Social Studies, as well as electives. The new curriculum and graduation requirements will help students graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college and the workplace. Retention will be based on students overall credit count.

CTAE End of Pathway Assessments PSAT SAT ACT ASVAB AP Exams SLO’s