1. WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL CHESAPEAKE HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS CLASS OF 2017

2. The Big Picture Today we will answer the following questions: Who are your counselors? How can they help you? What must you do to be sure you graduate in 2017? What are credits and why are they important?

3. Counselors Ms. Shiflett: A-Burg Ms. Maziarz : Burh-Gre Ms. Ruffin: Gri-May Ms. Makar: Mc-Schm Mrs. Gibbons Schn-Z Individual Counseling and Advising Group Counseling Help with study skills and working with your teachers Discuss ways to get involved at CHS and in the community Course Planning and completer programs Post-High School Plans (Planning your future after high school) Help with social and family problems Tutoring Information How Can Your Counselors Help You ?

4. How To Schedule An Appointment With Your Counselor Stop in the Counseling Office to see Mrs. Wilson, the secretary, or Mrs. Gender, the registrar Let one of them know you need to schedule an appointment, and they will give you a bright orange pass Show your teacher the pass, if he or she feels the time is okay, you will be allowed to leave the class. If not, we will reschedule your appointment You will not be admitted in the Counseling Office without a pass You will be given a pass to return back to class You are responsible for any work that you missed during your appointment

5. Graduation Requirements 26 All students need 26 credits to graduate All students need a completer path All students must take and pass the HSA exams in the following areas: Algebra 412 Biology 400 English 10 396 Government 394

6. English (4 credits) ____ _________ ________ _____________ 9 (S1) 9 (S2)10 (S1) 10 (S2) 11(S1) 11(S2)12 (S1)12 (S2) Social Studies (3 credits) _________________ ____ ____ Gov (S1)Gov (S2)World (S1) World (S2) US Hist (S1) US Hist (S2) Science (3 credits) _________________________ Bio (S1)Bio (S2)ScienceScienceScienceScience Math (4 credits) _________ ____________ ____ ___ ____ Alg 1 (S1)Alg 1 (S1) Geo (S1) Geo (S2)Math Math Math Math PE(1 credit)Health (1/2) ____ ____________ Fit Life PE Elective Technology (1 credit) ____ ______ Fine Arts (1 credit) ____ _____ Elective Credits (8.5 credits) Completer: ______________________ _____ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _____ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ H S A Pass/Fail Total Score 1208 or My Score Passing Score Alg _______ 412 Bio _______ 400 Eng _______ 396 Gov _______ 394

7. English Credits needed English 9 English 10 English 11 or AP Language English 12, AP Language or AP Literature Levels= Standard, Honors, Advanced Placement

8. Social Studies credits needed United States Government World History United States History There are many other social studies classes you can take such as Psychology, Sociology, Humanities etc… Levels= Standard, Honors, Advanced Placement

9. Mathematics credits needed Algebra 1 Geometry 2 mathematics elective courses (Integrated Math, Alg II, Pre-Calc, Calculus, AP Stat, College Algebra, Statistical Analysis) ALGEBRA II IS REQUIRED FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS *Algebra 1 only counts as 1 math credit

10. Science Biology (required) 2 more science credits Physical Education. 5 credit in Fit for Life.5 credit Physical Education Elective

11. Health.5 credit of Health required 1 credit Foundations of Technology A & B Basic Technology 1 Credit required Music, Photography, Art, Dance, and Theatre Arts courses Fine Arts

12. Electives 8.5 elective credits A completer must be included in the 8.5 elective credits. Your counselor will help you with this. Any class that does not fit on the top of your “credit check” paper will be included in your 8.5 elective credits

13. CREDITS NEEDED TO BE PROMOTED GRADE 10  6 CREDITS ARE NEEDED TO BE PROMOTED TO GRADE 11  13 CREDITS ARE NEEDED TO BE PROMOTED TO GRADE 12  20 CREDITS ARE NEEDED Be sure to work hard and pass all of your classes, so you can be promoted to the next grade level

14. A FEW ADDITIONS AP AND HONORS CLASSES PREREQUISITE CLASSES  Foundations of Art: for all other art classes  Foundations of Technology: for all other Tech classes  Keyboarding: for all other computer classes  Biology: for all other science classes