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High Schools In Carroll County

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Bowdon High School, Central High School, Mt. Zion Middle High School, Temple High School, Villa Rica High School, Technical Education Center, Open Campus High School, and Crossroads Academy are dedicated to increasing student achievement and accountability to match increasing state standards and national goals. A focused approach to improving the quality of instruction in the academic arena as well as the technology / career area is being targeted through a results-oriented, standards-based curriculum project, emphasizing prioritized objectives and essential skills. Through diverse programming, the secondary program is committed to providing students opportunities for academic advancement, personal growth, and extracurricular development. Carroll County high schools are committed to preparing all students for post secondary education and the high performance demands of a quality workforce in business and industry. Secondary Instructional Program Carroll County's 9 - 12 instructional program is designed on a six period per day semester system, which allows graduates to earn 24 unit credits in four years of high school. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 22 units to graduate from a Carroll County high school. During high school orientation or advisement, students choose from four diploma types to determine a course of study as prescribed by state and local graduation policies. The four diploma types include: College Preparatory; College Preparatory with Distinction; Technology / Career Preparatory; and Technology / Career Preparatory with Distinction. Courses offered at the secondary level are based upon state and local graduation requirements and are in accordance with the Quality Core Curriculum/Georgia Performance Standards developed by the Georgia Department of Education. Gifted, special education, and remedial education programs are provided for all students meeting the criteria for services. For additional information, click on the link below to view the high school advisement handbook for Carroll County students.

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Diploma of Distinction / Carroll County Scholar Students earning a Diploma of Distinction with a College Preparatory or Technology / Career Preparatory diploma are named Carroll County Scholars. Criteria for distinction seals is as follows: Students must earn a total of 24 credit units with at least 2 extra units of electives from academic mathematics, social studies, English, science, foreign language, or fine arts. Students must have a minimum grade point average in core courses of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Advanced Placement Program Advanced Placement courses are offered at all high schools, and selected AP courses are available on-line through the Virtual High School & Georgia Virtual School. The Advanced Placement Program, administered by the College Board, is a national program of college-level courses and exams for high school students. Advanced Placement courses are more challenging and, compared to other high school courses, take more time, require more work, give greater opportunity for individual progress and accomplishment, and go into greater depth at a higher level of understanding. Upon passing an examination covering the material in an AP course, students may receive college credit, advanced standing in a subject requirement in their college curriculum, or both. Credit awarded or academic standing / placement is determined by the College Board and the college or university selected by the student. Technical Courses and Programs The Technical Education Center offers an extension of the high school curriculum with various technical programs. All Carroll County high schools provide technical programs for both College Preparatory and Technology / Career Preparatory diploma students. Industry certified technical programs, agriscience courses, and public safety are available at the Technical Education Center and various high schools throughout the system. Students may participate in "School to Work" or Co-op programs such as Youth Apprenticeship, Diversified Cooperative Training, Cooperative Business Education, or Cooperative Agribusiness Sales / Marketing. Dual/Joint Enrollment Program Articulation agreements with post-secondary schools are in place, allowing students to earn credit at a university or technical college / institute while still in high school. The Accel Program (dual/joint enrollment) is available to juniors or seniors who are at least 16 years old and who meet the participation criteria as defined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the post secondary institution. Student Activities An assortment of student activities, including honor societies and clubs, comprehensive athletic programs, academic teams, debate teams, foreign language clubs, journalism / yearbook experiences, drama clubs, instrumental and vocal music organizations, and other special interest / skills clubs are available to interested students. Eligible students may be nominated for scholarship opportunities and special events such as the Governor's Honors Program.