WELCOME Class of 2024
Pathways at SFHS Series of 3 courses in a sequence which progress deeper into the content area with each level. ● CTAE (Career, Technical & Agricultural Education) ● World Language ● Performing Arts ● Fine Arts
Why choose CTAE? ● Connection of academic knowledge to the “real world” ● Application of content to workplace situations ● Building excellent soft skills ● Direct access to internship opportunities ● Integration into the IB-Career Programme ● Special honors and recognition at graduation
CTAE Options ● Audio-Visual ● Information Technology ● Business Management Programming ○ Computer Science ○ ○ E ntrepreneurship Marketing ● Human Resource Mgt ○ Entrepreneurship ○ ● Culinary Arts Fashion ○ ● Finance Sports ○ Business Accounting ○ Sales & Promotion ○ Advanced Accounting ○
CTAE Options (con’t) ● Engineering ● Other Opportunities ● Teaching as a Profession Work-based Learning ○ Internships ○ ● Turf Management IB - CP Access ○ Career & Technical ○ Student Organizations FoCo Job Board ○ Mock Interviews ○
CTAE Honors ● National Technical Honor Society ○ Scholarships ○ Graduate with Honors ● Georgia-Best Seal on Diploma ● Competitive awards at the region, state & national levels
CTSO Involvement
World Languages at South - Why should my student learn another language?
World Languages at South FRENCH Levels I – II – II/III – III – IV – AP – IB GERMAN I – II – II/III – III – IV – AP – IB LATIN Levels I - II - III - IV - IB SPANISH II – III – III/IV – IV – AP – IB
Why learn ANY other language? ● Makes you smarter ● Boosts academic achievement ● Provides professional and career advantages ● Provides broader access to information and education ● gives you more GLOBAL and SOCIAL skills ● LIFE IS MORE INTERESTING! ● IT IS FUN!
Why learn FRENCH? ● Source of over half of modern day English , English has borrowed many French words and phrases, such as cuisine, élite, faux pas, R.S.V.P., gourmet, debris, camouflage, boulevard, and naïve. ● The official language of the Olympic Committee, the EU, NATO, the International Red Cross, and Doctors Without Borders. It is also the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, visual arts, dance, and architecture. A business language! Many companies have headquarters in both the US and ● France, such as Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, Apple, Michelin, Renault, Bic, and more!
Why learn German? German Club Website Link ● Useful and often required for college students majoring in engineering, music, philosophy, and all STEM subjects. ● German universities do not charge tuition, ● Travel to Germany with our exchange program ● There are over 500 German companies located in Georgia alone, providing thousands of jobs. ● Much easier to learn than people think. Can you translate these German words: Hand, Maus, Haus, Sofa, Ball, Gras, Ring, Glas, Schule, Vater?
Why learn Latin? ● Useful in the fields of law, medicine, science, math and computer programming. ● Practical for students who want to learn a language but do not want to speak it. ● Highly logical language that enhances critical and creative thinking skills and helps decode vocabulary for English and many other languages.
Why learn Spanish? ● One of the best languages to learn for trave l in the Americas ● Second most spoken language in the US ● In the US, opportunities for immersion are all around you ● Dive Into Latino Culture, Music,
Language Clubs and Activities
Graduation PATHWAYS/ HONORS ISDS - International Skills DIploma Seal Seal of Biliteracy French National Honor Society German National Honor Society Latin National Honor Society FOCO World Language Medallion Spanish Latin Honor Society
Fine Arts Pathways: Overview South Forsyth offers a variety of fine arts pathways to our students. These include classes such as: ● AP/IB Art ● Jewelry ● Band ● Orchestra Chorus Photography ● ● Graphics Theatre ● ● ● IB Music ● Visual Arts
Fine Arts Pathways Band & Orchestra Concert Bands - Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band Orchestra - Students with string background Marching Band - Cocurricular Percussion Ensembles - Advanced Instrumental Ensemble, Indoor Percussion Ensemble Color Guard - Fall Guard, Winter Guard (Varsity and JV) IB Music - Juniors/Seniors Only Honor Ensembles - District Honor, All State, Janfest
Fine Arts Pathways Band & Orchestra (Continued) How to participate in band & orchestra classes All students sign up for “Band” or “Orchestra” We will place you in the correct class based on your instrument and/or audition results. Info at www.sfhsbands.net
Fine Arts Pathways Chorus & Theatre Acting Advanced Drama *Advanced Musical Theatre Combo Musical Theatre *Women’s Choir *Chamber Choir Tech Theatre Requires Audition - Date is April/May. Exact date is TBA
Fine Arts Pathways Chorus & Theatre (Continued) How to participate in chorus & theatre classes All students sign up for “Chorus” for chorus and “Drama” for theatre. Register for class prior to audition. Info at www.sfhsperformingarts.com jsmithwick@forsyth.k12.ga.us - Theatre rmunn97@forsyth.k12.ga.us - Chorus
Fine Arts Pathways Visual Arts LEVEL 1 - Visual Arts I, Jewelry I LEVEL 2 - Visual Arts II, Sculpture I, Jewelry II, Graphic Design I, Photography I LEVEL 3 - Visual Arts III, Sculpture II, Photography II, Jewelry III LEVEL 4 - AP 2D Design, AP Drawing, AP 3D Design
Fine Arts Pathways Visual Arts (Continued) How to participate in visual arts classes All Freshmen students should sign up for “Visual Arts I” or “Jewelry I” Students will be placed according to availability Email: amuraski@forsyth.k12.ga.us with any questions you have about registering.
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