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NAHS Class of 2030 Announcements

Join the Class of 2030 Remind!!!

Remind is the main way we share important updates, announcements, and info from the North Atlanta Counseling Department. It’s used across the school, so it’s really important that both students and parents join the Remind group for your grade level.

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This is how you'll get reminders about events, deadlines, and other important info — so don’t miss out!

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How to Join:

9th Grade Teacher Tutorials

Every NAHS teacher has scheduled tutorial days & times for students to go in for extra help

  • Students may seek help from other teachers in the same content area

  • If your student cannot attend the tutorial days/times, work with the teacher to find an alternative day/time or go to another teacher

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COMING SOON!  A complete list of all 9th grade core academic teachers and their tutorial schedules! 

Meet your 9th Grade Year Counselors and 2026-27 Freshman Focus Team!

9th Grade Counselor for Last Names A - K:  Shellie Marino

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9th Grade Counselor for Last Names L - Z:  Dionne Williams

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9th Grade Administrator for Last Names A - K:  Dr Troy Waymon

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9th Grade Counselor for Last Names L - Z:  Dr Dwionne Freeman

 

9th Grade Social Worker: Jamisha Turner

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Bilingual Community Liason:  Betsy Cowell

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Special Ed Lead Teacher:  Fatma Ramadan

Class of 30 Freshman Parent Night

Join our NAHS 9th Grade Counselors & Administrators for an informative evening designed to help families navigate the freshman year and beyond.

 

When:  Tuesday, September 29th at 6 PM
Where:  NAHS Auditorium

 

We’ll cover the essentials every freshman family needs to know, including:

  • Graduation Requirements

  • Community Service Requirements

  • High School Grading, Credits & GPA

  • Academic Support Opportunities

  • Academic Planning for 10th Grade & Beyond

  • Important Freshman-Year Dates & Calendar

  • Freshman Parent “Survivor Guide” & Tips

 

Come get the information, resources, and tips you need to help your student start strong and finish strong!

Presentation slides will be available after the event on this page.

9th Grade Summer 2025 Required Reading Assignment

All NAHS 9th-grade students are required to complete summer reading assignments.

These assignments are an essential part of the Lit/Comp 1 curriculum, count as a major test grade, and serve as the foundation for several major assignments at the beginning of the school year.

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  • Summer Reading Instructions: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojcii4_MHmippRMKl7xy5L4NyT-9VZIgH5sPQa41Lts/edit?usp=sharing

  • Summer Reading Assignment: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JL6o9GqX6GLW1KhyZSPp1wDXOzCLKV2UeK7sbTWwGts/edit?usp=sharing

9th Grade Year Course Offerings & Placement Guidelines

9th Grade Students will have a total of 8 classes each semester

  • 4 Classes will be on A Days and the other 4 will be on B Days

  • A Days and B Days alternate throughout the whole school year

  • ​Most classes will be yearlong (both fall and spring semesters)​

  • Some classes will be 1 semester long classes (Aug-Dec or Jan-May)

  • Some classes are required while for others students/parent will can make a selection from a menu of classes

Standard 9th Grade Student Schedule

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World Language Course Options:

  • Arabic

  • Chinese

  • French

  • Spanish

  • Spanish for Native Speakers

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CTAE Pathway Course Options:

  • Audio/Visual Tech & Film

  • Business

  • Graphic Design

  • Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism

  • JROTC

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Fine Arts Pathway Course Options*

*Performing Arts classes have required performances and activities beyond the regular school day

  • Band

  • Chorus

  • Dance

  • Guitar

  • Orchestra

  • Theater

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Academic Electives:

  • Algebra 1 Support (Class is paired with Algebra class so that students will have Math every day; counts for elective course credit)

  • Reading/Writing Skills 1 (Class provides Language Arts academic support; counts for elective course credit)

  • AP Human Geography (AP Classes are equivalent to college level course; Class is extremely rigorous with a very heavy workload; Pre-Requisites must be met to qualify to take this course)

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Academic Course Placement

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  • Student placement in core academic subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) will be determined using students' grades and standardized test scores from their 8th grade year.

  • Grades and MAP Assessment scores from Fall semester will be used to determined placement during the February-March registration period.

  • Course placements are subject to change once spring final grades and Milestone test scores are finalized and released.

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HELPFUL COURSE SELECTION MATERIALS & INFO:
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