Students

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:

*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.

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 for your school Google Account:

10-12th grade accounts (Non-new student)

first initial+middle initial+last name+birth month

mdsmith01@barrowcountyschools.org

All 9th grade and new created accounts

first initial+last name+last 3 digits of Student ID

msmith123@barrowcountyschools.org

(First time you login your password is barrow2017)

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