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High School Counseling & Guidance

Promotion & Graduation Requirements

Promotion from 9th to 10th Grade = 5 Credits​
Promotion from 10th to 11th Grade = 11 Credits​
Promotion from 11th to 12th Grade = 17 Credits
Graduation = 23 Credits (see the specific 23 credits below)

Some courses count towards graduation requirements but may not be recognized as core credit by Georgia colleges. Verify by viewing USG’s Staying On Course document.​​

Click on the image below to access the links in the document.

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Academic Advisement

Seniors

Beginning in September and continuing through October, counselors meet with all seniors to review graduation requirements and post-secondary plans. Each senior will schedule a 30-minute meeting with their counselor via a Teams meeting. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join. 

Juniors

Beginning in October and continuing through November, counselors meet with all juniors to review graduation requirements, plan next year's classes, and discuss post-secondary options. Each junior will schedule a 30-minute meeting with their counselor via a Teams meeting. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join. 

Juniors and their parents/guardians are asked to view the informational presentation below (COMING SOON!) before the meeting with their counselor. In addition, the following Naviance Tasks must be completed by the student before the appointment:

  • Complete SuperMarch college search and save at least three colleges to their Naviance account.

  • Compete the Dual Enrollment survey.

  • Complete the Workforce Development survey.

Students access their Naviance account through their FCS ClassLink. NOTE: You do not need registration code to access Naviance. Look for the teal icon that says Naviance-Student.​

Sophomores & Freshmen 

Beginning in February and continuing through the end of the school year, Sophomore and Freshman students will be invited to attend a meeting with their counselor. Student can schedule a 20-minute Teams meeting to discuss graduation requirements and their 4-Year graduation plan.