Welcome to all new Hornets! We are so proud that you have decided to join the Scotlandville Magnet High School family.  We all know that the transition from middle school to high school can be a difficult one.  Our Freshman Academy is designed to aid in that transition and ensure that all freshmen have the support they need to excel both academically and socially. The first year of high school lays the foundation for the next three years and beyond.  Let us all--students, parents, teachers, administrators and community members--work together to make sure we achieve our goals!    

 FRESHMAN ACADEMY MOTTO

"Go for the G.O.L.D!" 

This acronym represents the four main goals we have for OUR freshmen: 

G - Get Good GRADES

O - Arrive to school and class ON-TIME

L - LOOK great from head-to-toe** 

D - Keep DISCIPLINE in-line 

**ALL students classified as ninth graders MUST wear a white Scotlandville polo shirt. NO EXCEPTIONS!  

FA GOALS

*  Create a supportive transition to high school.

*  Help students successfully complete rigorous high academic requirements.

*  Increase promotion rate for ninth graders.

*  Increase attendance rate.

*  Increase graduation rate.

*  Prepare students academically and socially for the future.

*  Increase parent and community involement. 

FA Benefits to Students     

-   increased academic achievement

-   increased student attendance, attitudes and behavior

-   promotion of positive feelings about self and others

-   increased number of students promoted to 10th grade

-   lower student drop out rate

-   increased extracurricular participation rate

-   increased student awareness of academic/career options

-   stronger student-teacher relationships

-   involvement of each student and his/her parent in a guidance and advisory system. 

Special FA Activities

 **  Each six weeks, FA teachers select two   G.O.L.D Scholars. These are students who have lived up to the FA motto (see above).  Not only are they recognized publicly by having their picture placed on the Wall of Honor, but they also receive a free dress day, a small token of appreciation, and an award certificate.

**  Each six weeks, all freshmen are called to the auditorium for a special advisory session.  During these sessions, G.O.L.D Scholars are recognized, and students get to discuss career/social topics with guest speakers, display their individual talents, and participate in team building exercises. 

**  Upon request, freshmen are assigned a Hornet Helper freshman mentor.  These students are high achieving, goal-oriented juniors and seniors who serve as a "Big Brother/Sister" to the new Hornets.  To request a mentor, fill out the online form under FRESHMAN ACADEMY -> FRESHMAN HELP.