Students
Welcome to the page for general information for Winder-Barrow High School students. For more specific information please click your designated class/grade level under the “Students” tab.
General Information
Promotion shall be based upon units accumulated as follows:
- Freshman to Sophomore – 6 Credits
- Sophomore to Junior – 13 Credits (Eng – 2 Units, Math – 1 Unit, Science – 1 Unit, Social Studies – 1 Unit)
- Junior to Senior – 18 Credits
Grade levels will not be changed between first and second semester unless the student is moving into the 12th grade.
Students entering 9 th grade in school year 2020-2021 or thereafter:
Areas of Study | Standard Diploma |
---|---|
English/Language Arts* | 4 |
Mathematics* | 4 |
Science*+ | 4 |
Social Studies* | 4 |
Health and Physical Education** | 1 |
CTAE or Modern Language or Fine Arts |
3 |
Electives | 4 |
Total Units (minimum) | 24 |
*Required Courses and / or Core Courses
+ The 4 th science unit may be used to meet both the science and pathway requirement but may only count for 1 unit of credit.
**PE/Health is a state of GA requirement for graduation. Some students may substitute 3 JROTC courses for the PE/H requirement.
Starting the 2020-21 school year, the BCSS will no longer recognize the Tiered Diploma system for levels of distinction.
New Students or Returning WBHS Students
Students and guardians may now make records requests online via the "Make An Appointment/Records Request" button above. For information regarding driver's license, you must contact the attendance office.
New students and returning transfer students, after registering at the board office, please schedule an appointment with your student's counselor.
Please call the Counseling Office to make an appointment if dates/times do not work with your family or if the appointments are full. Making appointments assures prompt attention to your family; those with appointments will be given first priority.
1.Click the “Make an Appointment” button on the counseling homepage
3.Select “New Student Registration”
4.Select your child’s counselor.
5.Show up on the date and time.
6.Bring any records you have for your student: transcript, behavior, withdrawal form, previous schedule, etc.
BRIDGE Law Lessons
Login for your Student IC account:
IC Username: Student ID# or Lunch #
Example: 12345
IC Password: first initial+last initial+birth date
Example: ab073104
Login information for your GCIS:
GCIS Username: Student ID# or Lunch # then “B”
Example: 12345B
GCIS Password: All passwords for WBHS students are Barrowbold1
GA Bridge Law requires that high school student explore and save careers to their Individual Graduation Plan during their freshman year.
- Students must save at least 3 options to their profile
GA Bridge Law requires that high school students be made aware of College Credit Now programs and will complete YouScience assessments saving 3 or more careers to their profile during their sophomore year.
- Dual Enrollment has replaced Move On When Ready
- In GA, dual enrollment is open to anyone grades 9-12 who qualify
- Students may enroll part-time or full-time
- Student will receive high school and college credit simultaneously
GA Bridge Law requires that high school student explore and save post-secondary schools during their junior year. Students will complete the YouScience assessments.
- Students must save at least 3 options to their YouScience profile
GA Bridge Law requires that high school students identify and save your next steps during their senior year. Students will save it to their “My Career Plan” through their student portal.
- College
- Military
- Apprenticeship
- Workforce
Important:
WBHS welcomes any guardian or student to speak with our counselors regarding circumstances impacting your family. We can discuss school based recommendations, as well as give you resources we deem appropriate. If your student has recently been hospitalized or evaluated by a mental health professional, please contact your school counselor to develop a Safety Plan for re-entry into WBHS.
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