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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
• Business Management

○ Entrepreneurship

○ Human Resource Mgt

• Culinary Arts
• Finance

○ Business Accounting ○ Advanced Accounting

• Information Technology

○ Programming ○ Computer Science

• Marketing

○ Entrepreneurship ○ Fashion ○ Sports ○ Sales & Promotion

CTAE Options (con’t)

• Engineering
• Teaching as a Profession
• Turf Management
• Other Opportunities

○ Work-based Learning ○ Internships ○ 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?

• 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?

German Club Website Link

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

• ther languages.

Why learn Spanish?

• One of the best languages to learn for travel 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 FOCO World Language Medallion

French National Honor Society German National Honor Society Latin National Honor Society 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
• Band
• Chorus
• Graphics
• IB Music
• Jewelry
• Orchestra
• Photography
• Theatre
• 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

• n 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.