Meadowcreek High School
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CURRICULUM OFFICE
Meadowcreek High School offers a strong academic program for students. A comprehensive set of learning objectives, called Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS), is being implemented in all subjects. AKS provides a common foundation for teachers to use as they develop meaningful lessons. Teachers supplement the AKS with a variety of strategies to create an academically rigorous environment for students.
ANNUAL EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION
Gateway Test (Administered in October, January, April, and June)
Milestone Tests (Administered in December and May)
PSAT, SAT, and ACT (The SAT and ACT are not administered at Meadowcreek High School)
AP Exams (Administered in May)Dr. Adrienne Wylie, Curriculum Administrator
Ms. Beatrice Hardee, Schools Administrative Student Information (SDMC) Clerk
Contact Information
Phone: 770-806-2233/770-638-2349
Email: mhscurriculum@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Grading Scale / Promotion
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Letter Grade & Percentage:
A = 90% to 100%
B = 80% to 89%
C = 74% to 79%
D = 70% to 73%
F = 0% to 69%
Grade to Grade Requirements
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9th Grade Promotion Requirements
For promotion to 10th grade, freshmen are required to have a minimum of 5 credits.
- 9th grade Language Arts
- Algebra I / Accel Algebra I
- Biology / AP Biology
- World Geography / AP Human Geography
- Personal Fitness (.5 credit)
- Health (.5 credit)
- 2 Additional Electives
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10th Grade Promotion Requirements
For promotion to 11th grade, sophomores are required to have a minimum of 11 credits.
- 10th Grade Language Arts
- Geometry / Accel Geometry
- Chemistry
- World History / AP World History
- 3 Electives
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11th Grade Promotion Requirements
For promotion to 12th grade, juniors are required to have a minimum of 17 credits.
- 11th grade Language Arts
- Algebra II / Accel Precal / AP Calculus AB
- Physics / AP Physics I
- US History / AP US History
- 3 Electives
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12th Grade Graduation Requirements
To become a graduate of Meadowcreek High School, seniors are required to have a minimum of 23 credits from the require academic areas.
- 12th British Literature / AP British Literature
- 4th Math - Precalculus, Accel Precalculus, AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Statistics, Adv. Calculus II
- 4th Science - Oceanography, Astronomy, Forensic Science, Robotics, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry
- Economics (.5 credits)
- Political Systems (.5 credits)
- 3 Electives
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Gateway
In order to earn a regular Gwinnett County high school diploma, students must:
Pass Gwinnett's High School Gateway Writing Assessment.
Click here to access the Meadowcreek Gateway Resources eCLASS page
If you are having trouble accessing the page, please see Ms. Poplar in the Media Center.
SAT & ACT
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Register for the SAT and ACT
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SAT and ACT Fee Waivers
Students must be enrolled in the free/reduced lunch program to be eligible. The waivers cover two separate SAT/ACT registrations. If you qualify for fee waivers, see your counselor.
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SAT and Khan Academy Test Prep
At Official Practice on Khan Academy, you can access thousands of questions approved by the College Board, take four SAT practice tests, and create personalized SAT study plans based on your results for FREE.
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FINAL EXAMS
Cumulative final exams will be given the last 4 days of each semester. We ask that you avoid scheduling appointments during the final days of the semester because of review for and administration of the final exams. Exams will not be given early. Students will not be permitted to check out during an exam period. If a student misses an exam due to an excused reason, the exam can made up during the week listed below. Students may not use pre-arranged absences on exam days. Vacation and traveling outside of the country are not excused absences.
FINAL EXAMS: 20% of the overall grade
Semester grades for all Language Arts, PE, Foreign Language and Technical Education classes are comprised of a 10% multiple choice final exam and a 10% writing/performance exam. All other courses have a breakdown of 15% for multiple choice and 5% for performance/writing.
What do I do if I miss a Final Exam?
Students with an EXCUSED ABSENCE (pre-arranged absences do not count as excused) may make up a missed final exam in January. Note: Absences are unexcused for all other reasons, including but not limited to the following*:
a. Missing the bus, oversleeping, power outages;
b. Vacations, trips, family visits, college visits, non-school-sponsored events;
c. Car trouble, babysitting, running errands, traffic accidents/problems
*The information listed above can be found on page 8 of the GCPS Choice Book.
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STATE REQUIRED AREAS OF STUDY
To graduate, Georgia students must earn a minimum of 23 credits
(also called units) in the following areas of study:
LANGUAGE ARTS
4 Credits/Units
1.0 must be 9th Grade Language Arts
1.0 must be 11th Grade Lang. Arts-American Lit.MATHEMATICS
4 Credits/Units
Including Integrated Algebra I, Integrated Geometry,
Integrated Algebra II, & Additional MathSCIENCE
4 Credits/Units
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and a Science Elective
(3 required and 1 elective)SOCIAL STUDIES
3 Credits/Units
World History, U.S. History, Econ/Pol. SystemsREQUIRED ELECTIVES
3 Credits/Units
Any combination of Fine Arts, Technical Electives
or Modern/Classical Language
2 units of Modern/Classical Language are required
for university admission in the state of GeorgiaHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1 Credit/Unit
or 3.0 Units of JROTCELECTIVES
4 Credits/Units
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