1. Nation Ford High School First Impressions
Welcome!
Class of 2019
Beverley Bowman, Principal

2. Curriculum Night Agenda
NFHS Staff
Graduation requirements
Support for Students and Parents
Departments and Courses
How to Stay on Track
How to Register

3. NFHS Staff Administration Counselors Beverley Bowman, Principal
Assistant Principals
Pam Pittman (A-D)
Emily McQuay (E-K)
Debra Miller (L-Q)
Ernest Poag (R-Z)
Sonya Williams (A-Co)
Kirkley Russell (Cp-Hh)
Charles Drakeford (Hi-Mg)
Tarah Boulware (Mh-Si)
Shaun Huitt (Sj-Z)

4. Goal: College and Career Ready
Colleges and Companies Look For:
A Love of learning
Academic interest and discipline
Commitment to success and academic excellence
Willingness to take on work and responsibility

5. Goal: College and Career Ready
Colleges and Companies Look For:
Maturity
Ability to handle college-level work
AP courses – college admission officers will give priority over an applicant who has not taken any
May earn credit or advanced standing

6. What Does It Take To Graduate?
SC diploma requires = 24 credits
1 course = 1 credit
Meet attendance
requirements

7. Courses and Required Units
English 4
Math
Science 3
U.S. History and Constitution 1
Government/Economics
1 Additional Social Studies
Physical Education or JROTC
Computer Science/Intro to Computers
Cluster Course or Foreign Language
High School 101
Electives 6

8. Units/Courses Required
Promotion Standards
Year
Units/Courses Required
Freshman
Successful Completion of 8th Grade
Sophomores
1 English, 1 Math, & 4 Other = 6 Units
Juniors
2 English, 2 Math, 1 Science, and 7 Other = 12 Units
Seniors
3 English, 3 Math, 2 Sciences, and 8 Other = 16 Units

9. NFHS Students Can Graduate With More Than 24 Credits
4 classes/semester (90 min. per class)
2 semesters/year
8 credits per year = 32 credits upon graduation

10. Question
Why is the school schedule structured so that students earn 8 more credits than needed to meet State requirements for graduation?
To expose students to more career/elective courses
To allow students to focus only on 4 courses at one time
To accommodate students that fail a course

11. Grade Point Average (GPA)
SC Uniform Grading Scale adopted in 2000 for all high schools in SC
GPA impacts class rank, scholarships, college admissions, athletic eligibility, and possibly employment
GPA is re-calculated each semester

12. Course Levels Regular College Prep Honors
Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

14. Example English I CP 91= 3.75 Algebra I CP 87= 3.25
Physical Science CP 94= 4.12
World Geography Honors 94= 4.625
GPA = 3.94

15. Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
Outlines courses that students plan to take in high school
Created/revised annually by parent, student, and counselor beginning in 8th grade
Allows students to identify a career field of interest

16. Naviance Prepares Students for Post Secondary Success
Students learn about themselves and exploring careers
Create plans and develop the skills and knowledge to set and accomplish their goals.
Personalized learning plans
College preparation, resources, and support

17. Electives: Sorted into Schools of Study
Arts and Humanities
A/V Technology & Communications;
Arts
Humanities
Engineering/Integrated Tech
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Health/Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Law & Public Safety
Education & Training
Business/Infor. Systems
Information Technology
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Business, Mgt, & Administration
Finance

18. Declaring a Major 4 required courses within a major
Students encouraged to select major by 10th grade
4 required courses within a major
Majors are recognized at graduation—student wears a special cord
Not required to complete a major for graduation
Students may have multiple majors

19. What Classes Should I Take Next Year?
Core Classes
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Required Electives
High School 101
PE or ROTC
Electives
2 of your choice

20. Marine Corps JROTC Things that we focus on in Marine JROTC:
-Leadership
-Citizenship
-Personal Growth
-Responsibility
-Career Exploration
-Public Service
-Moral, Mental and Physical Fitness
*It is all about Respect for Self and Others!
*Positive Mental Attitude
*Working together as a Team/Family
*Uplifting and Encouraging each other

21. Foreign Language Levels 1-5 Emphasis on Communicative Skills
French and Spanish
Levels 1-5
Emphasis on Communicative Skills
One unit is needed for graduation
Two units are needed for most schools
in S.C.
Three are needed for Clemson and
College of Charleston

22. Digital Art & Design
In Digital Art & Design, students will learn how to create artwork on the Mac computer using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop with a focus using the design principles.
Projects, Assignments, and Activities Include:
• Designing and Creating T-shirts • Promotional Posters
• Making Buttons • Recreates
• Business Cards and Notepads • Vinyl Decals
• Logo’s • Embroidery
• Working with Clients • Internships
• Banners • *College Credit*

23. Tips for Selecting Courses
Teacher recommendations
Course prerequisites
Grade level requirements

24. When Do I Register? Course Registration Advisement:
Fort Mill Middle School - Feb. 5th – 6th
Banks Trail Middle School – Feb. 19th
Springfield Middle School – Feb. 25th – 26th
8th Grade Tours—(May 22nd)
LEAD Camp (July 13th – 16th)
9th Grade Orientation (August 12th)

25. Contact Information
Debra Miller, Assistant Principal
Sonya Williams, Counselor (A-Co)
Kirkley Russell, Counselor (Cp-Hh)
Charles Drakeford, Counselor (Hi-Mg)
Tarah Boulware, Counselor (Mh-Si)
Shaun Huitt, Counselor (Sj-Z)

26. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall of 2015!!!
Final Thoughts
We look forward to seeing you in the Fall of 2015!!!