EXCEL Counseling Office

Families have two options:

1. Complete the HCS Online Registration from the district tab. Website provide below:   

ENROLLMENT TAB

Families have two options:

1. Complete the HCS Online Registration from the district tab. Website provide below: https://www.henry.k12.ga.us/registration/online-registration

2. Visit the HCS Welcome Center located between the hours Monday - Friday 8am-4pm.

Location - 166 Holly Smith Drive McDonough Ga 30253

770-957-3945

Registration Checklist

§ Proof of Residency

-current property tax or settlement statement/closing disclosure,

-current residential lease or rental agreement

§ Withdrawal form from previous school

§ One Current Utility Bill (30 to 60 days only, Gas or Electric)

§ Report card or Transcript

§ Student's Birth Certificate

§ Student's Social Security card

§ Parent/guardian Driver's license (proof of guardianship if necessary)

§ Immunization records (Georgia form 3231)

§ Eye, Ear, Dental (Georgia form 3300)

 

NOTE: Name on residency document and utility bills must match the name of the person registering. An affidavit from Henry County Board office can replace the residency and utility requirements.

NOTE Regarding Withdrawals:

Families will need to complete the registration process when the student exits EXCEL Academy and is returning to their homeschool.

Graduation Requirements

Georgia High School Graduation Requirements for HCS Students

Beginning 9th Grade Before 2024-25 23 Credits

4 Credits – English Language Arts · 9th Grade Literature/Composition · World Literature/Composition · American Literature / Composition · British Literature/Composition 3 Credits Social Studies · World History · US History · Government (semester course) Economics (semester course)

4 Credits – Math

· Algebra I

· Geometry

· Algebra II

· 4th Math Option

1 Credit Physical Education · Health (semester course) · Personal Fitness (semester course) (3 credits of ROTC- also fulfills this requirement)

4 Credits Science

· Biology

· Physical Science or Physics

· Chemistry, Environmental, Earth Systems,

Forensic, Human Anatomy

· 4th Science Option

May also include: Essentials of Healthcare,

Computer Science Principles, Programming,

Games, Apps; Plant Science & Bio Tech, Animal

Science & Bio Tech

7 Credits – Electives 3 Credits in Career, Technology, Agriculture and/or Fine Arts 4 Credits Electives Credits Electives in any area (CTAE, Fine Arts, Academic, Dual Enrollment, Physical Edu.) *Dual Enrollment courses can satisfy requirements

 

Georgia High School Graduation Requirements for HCS Students

Beginning 9th Grade 2024-25 24 Credits

4 Credits – English Language Arts · 9th Grade Literature/Composition · World Literature/Composition · American Literature / Composition · British Literature/Composition 2 Credits – Required World Language · World Language (i.e. Spanish) · American Sign Language · Computer Science/Programming

4 Credits – Math

· Algebra I

· Geometry

· Algebra II

· 4th Math Option 1 Credit Physical Education · Health (semester course) · Personal Fitness (semester course) (3 credits of ROTC- also fulfills this requirement)

4 Credits Science

· Biology

· Physical Science or Physics

· Chemistry, Environmental, Earth Systems,

Forensic, Human Anatomy

· 4th Science Option

May also include: Essentials of Healthcare,

Computer Science Principles, Programming,

Games, Apps; Plant Science & Bio Tech, Animal

Science & Bio Tech 5 Credits – Electives · 3 Credits in Career, Technology, Agriculture and/or Fine Arts And · 2 Credits Electives in any area (CTAE, Fine Arts, Academic, Physical Edu.)

3 Credits Social Studies

· World History

· US History

· Government /Economics (semester courses) .5 Additional Required Credit · Community Service (.5 credit)

Promotion Requirements

To be a sophomore – 5 units

To be a Junior – 11 units

To be a Senior – 17 units

23 Credits to Graduate

 

End of Course - Georgia Milestone Tests (20% of student final grade) · Algebra I · Biology · US History · American Literature