1. Freshman Information Session Class of 2015 Fall Meeting

2. Freshman Team Mrs. Kathy Crain- PrincipalMrs. Kathy Crain- Principal Mrs. Kacy Warren- CounselorMrs. Kacy Warren- Counselor Ms. Karen Sullins- Principal SecretaryMs. Karen Sullins- Principal Secretary Mrs. Darla Shirley- Post-Secondary & Lead CounselorMrs. Darla Shirley- Post-Secondary & Lead Counselor Ms. Christina Gomez- Counselor SecretaryMs. Christina Gomez- Counselor Secretary

3. Dates to Remember Oct 5College Night @ Spring Woods High School Oct 11Freshman Parent Info Session Oct 17Freshman Q&A Nov 28Freshman Q&A Jan 30Freshman Parent Conversation with Counselors Jan 31Course Materials Distribution Feb 6Parent/Student AP Q&A Mar 19Freshman Q&A May 14?Underclassmen Awards Night May 31Last Day of School!!!

4. Make The Most of Freshman Year College Prep Starts Now Know State Requirements for Graduation Start a File for Important Information Attendance, Grades, Discipline, Integrity PreAP/AP Courses- Know Your Limits Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Volunteer, Work, Commitments Start Investigating College Websites  Priorities  Goals  Choices  Balance

5. Grade Point Average Course Designation Weighted P = Advanced Placement Q = Pre Advanced Placement G = Gifted/Talented Not Weighted GL = Grade Level ACC = Accelerated L = Local Grading Scale/Grade Points GL/ACC P/Q/G A= 90-100 6 7 B= 80-89 5 6 C= 75-79 4 5 D= 70-74 3 4 F= Below 70 0 0 GPA = Total of Grade Points Divided by the Number of Semester Grades

6. Semester Average Semester Average = (1 st Six Weeks + 2 nd Six Weeks + 3 rd Six Weeks) X.80 3 PLUS (+) Semester Exam Grade X.20

7. Graduation Requirements Recommended Plan 26 State Credits 4 Credits Each- Core Subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) ½ Credit- Communication Application 1 Credit- Physical Education 2 Credits- Foreign Language 1 Credit- Fine Arts 5.5 State- Elective Credits Distinguished Plan 26 State Credits 4 Credits Each- Core Subjects (English, Math, Science *IPC does not count, Social Studies) ½ Credit- Communication Application 1 Credit- Physical Education 3 Credits- Foreign Language 1 Credit- Fine Arts 4.5 State Elective Credits 4 Advanced Measures

8. Study Hall Guidelines Follow Class Rules & Expectations Your Grade in This Class Will Count Toward Your GPA!

9. Advice to Freshmen…

10. Got It! Any Questions?