1. 2014-2015 CLASS OF 2018 TO Kerri Bridges 2014

2. CURRENT REGISTRATION STATUS Kerri Bridges 2014 1)Student Folders 2) Parent Letter 3) Deadlines: Hoping for Feb. 27 th 4) At home registration~

3. TRANSFER INFORMATION Kerri Bridges 2014 Request a transfer to another school in the district Application period: March 3-16, 2014 Families can request a transfer to any other school in the district, with the exception of magnet and application schools. Families may also request assignment to the feeder pattern school based on the Choice Assignment Plan (2012-13). Only students who were enrolled in a WCPSS school during the 2012-13 school year and prior to December 11, 2012 are eligible for the feeder pattern priority. View Details >View Details > How to apply: To request a transfer, complete the Calendar and Early Transfer application, available online March 3-16, 2014. Parents can view results in their online application account after March 28, 2014. How students are selected: Selection is based on seat availability. Prioritized selection criteria are used to fill available seats. Feeder pattern assignment is not guaranteed. Students who are not selected may not appeal the decision. Transportation: School transportation is not provided to students who receive an assignment based on a transfer request. For more information: Contact the Office of Student Assignment.Office of Student Assignment

4. NOW 8 th Grade is not over Teachers will reconsider recommendations at the conclusion of 2 nd semester *****Quality Work/On time*********** Checking Homebase Step Back/Step Forward= Growth of Independence Kerri Bridges 2014

5. SOON: IMPORTANT DATES Student Folders Distributed in February Parent/Student will need to look over course offerings, fill out the sample registration sheet Students will be registering at Salem in the computer lab Student must bring back signed copy of registration printout and return the registration folder Completed Registration forms DUE : To Be Announced Track 1 Track 3 and 4 AOIT Apex AOIT Program Applications Applications available online and from school counselors beginning TBA link can be found on Apex High School website www.apexhigh.com/aoit OR: www.apexhigh.com Kerri Bridges 2014

6. Timelines and Dates Please be sure to check my high school tab on the Salem student services website www.smstudentervices.weebly.com Dates will be announced as soon as WCPSS provides the updated timeline Kerri Bridges 2014

7. SPAN Registration Option 1-Students Register from Home Students will use their SPAN, to register from home. Contact Mrs. Bridges for SPAN help Open to Students Feb. 25th. Students will finalize from home and print out 2 copies: one to keep, one to turn in with folder to Mrs. Bridges. Option 2-Students Register from School Tracks 3 & 4 Students will register in the computer lab at school. March 6 th 101C Lab Please sign up with Mrs. Bridges-sheet in Student Services. Students will finalize at school, print out two copies, and bring one home to be signed by parent and returned with folder to Mrs. Bridges Kerri Bridges 2014

8. Homebase log in!!!!!!! Students may register ONLY with their own log in NO parent log in will work Have your student log in for you and show you grades and attendance Kerri Bridges 2014

9. High School Registration Your registration packet will contain the following:  Parent letter  Course selections by school  WCPSS 4 sample year plan based on your plans for after high school+ blank plan to keep at home  HS Planning Guide documents: web link for the Program Planning Guide http://smsstudentservices.weebly.com/high-school- info.html To be updated soon, check back Click on this link on the high school page Kerri Bridges 2014

10. Course Recommendations Each high school informs us of the requirements for honors placement Typically students who have a high B/A average on assessments are recommended for Honors Review course recommendations **if you disagree with a teacher recommendation, speak directly with that teacher who will inform Mrs. Bridges if there is a change of recommendation Kerri Bridges 2014

11. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE Refer to the High School Planning guide link for course descriptions: Be sure to only research courses listed on your child’s school course sheet******** Web link can be found on SMS website- Student Services/High School Tab http://smsstudentservices.weebly.com/index.html Kerri Bridges 2014

12. 1. Future Ready Core– for 9 th graders entering in 2009-10 and Later who are excluded from EOC Proficiency Level requirements 2. Occupational- for only selected IEP students who are excluded from EOC Proficiency Level requirements Kerri Bridges 2014

13. Future Ready It is the Course of Study developed to provide a strong academic foundation so that students are prepared and have many options when they graduate from high school whether they go to college or to work. The main idea is that students graduate.... Future Ready Kerri Bridges 2014

14. What do classes look like in High School? Block Schedule Students take 4 courses/credits each semester. 1 course passed=1 credit Each course is 90 minutes An entire year’s worth of curriculum is compressed into one semester. Grades start accumulating from day one! No time to “catch up” later in the year!! Kerri Bridges 2014

15. Testing Requirements Three EOC tests must be passed- counts as 25% of grade 1. Common Core Math 1 2. Biology 3. English II In courses without an End- of Course test, the final exam shall count as 20% of the student’s final grade. Kerri Bridges 2014

16. NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS RECOGNITION Students who complete the requirements for this academically challenging high school program are named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition, such as a seal attached to their diplomas. Students must: Complete all the requirements of this North Carolina Academic Scholars Program. Have an overall four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.500 Kerri Bridges 2014

17. English Graduation Requirements: Students are required to earn credits in four mandated high school English courses Eng. I, II, III, IV Students will take an English II EOC Students will take a final exam for Eng. I, III, and IV Kerri Bridges 2014

18. Social Studies-4 Credits 1. World History 2. Civics and Economics 3. American History 1: The Founding Principles 2: American History II Students will take a NC Final Exam at the end of these courses Kerri Bridges 2014

19. Science Biology (EOC Course) Physical- physical science, chemistry, or physics Earth/Environmental NC Final Exam for all other courses Three credits are required for graduation (one in each of the above areas) Kerri Bridges 2014

21. Math 4 credits in the following are required for Future Ready graduation : Common Core Math I or Common Core Math I A/B Common Core Math II Common Core Math III 4 th Math Course- aligned with post high school plans Kerri Bridges 2014

23. No longer required for graduation for rising 9 th graders but... Minimum of 2 credits of the same language ARE required for admission to UNC System of Colleges Competitive universities may require more than 2 credits of a foreign language Most local high schools require A averages in 8 th grade courses in order to take a foreign language in the 9 th grade. Kerri Bridges 2014

24. Art/Band/Theater Take an arts elective class! Audition for Band if not in middle school band Kerri Bridges 2014

25. Healthful Living Students must pass Healthful Living I Recommended to be taken in the 9 th grade.*** Students may opt to take other PE courses as upperclassmen Kerri Bridges 2014

26. Career and Technical Education To graduate with a CTE concentration a student must take four credits within a cluster Agricultural and Construction Finance Human Services Information Technology Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Business Management and Administration Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Kerri Bridges 2014

28. Important Links http://smsstudentservices.weebly.com/high-school-info.html http://smsstudentservices.weebly.com/index.html www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org. – for high school and career planning Kerri Bridges 2014

29. High School Open Houses Kerri Bridges 2014

30. A Word to the Wise Remember to balance your academic and social life. Get involved( check out clubs/ teams/organizations) Great way to make friends, helps you learn who you are, and use for college applications. Get to know your high school counselor. Make good friends. Know and obey laws and school rules. Kerri Bridges 2014

31. Points to Ponder Do your best now so you will be prepared for high school Set high standards for yourself Be cautious about internet postings- colleges may do internet searches to gain information about you Courses taken, class rank, and GPA**will be viewed by colleges and employers Challenge yourself to take courses that are more rigorous Kerri Bridges 2014

32. **Calculating GPA Grade Point Average Letter Grades Standard Courses HonorsAP/IB A456 B345 C234 D123 F000 Quality Work on time: Every assignment counts Kerri Bridges 2014

33. **Calculating GPA Grade Point Average Letter Grades Standard Courses HonorsAP/IB A456 B345 C234 D123 F000 The GPA chart shows the number of quality points given for each letter grade. If Heather receives the following grades, what is her current GPA? H English A-5 H Earth Science B-4 Healthful Living A-4 Common Core Math 1 A-45+4+4+4=17 17/4= 4.25 Kerri Bridges 2014

34. Thank you for coming tonight! Please talk with your student, decide together course selections** Please e-mail with questions and include your phone number Email: kbridges@wcpss.net Kerri Bridges 2014