1. Welcome to Eastern Alamance High School!
Registration Success!

2. Introductions Dave Ebert, Principal
Dr. Ako Barnes, Assistant Principal
9th Grade Administrator for
Katrina Cruz – Assistant Principal
Lizzie Hooker, Kate Cushman, Sandra Burns
Student Services
Sherri Slade – Academic Coach
David Pritchard, Ryan Byrd, Math Department
Charlotte Whipp, Exceptional Children’s Chair
Emily Lewis, Feliz Gulay - ESL
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3. Agenda Importance of registration Graduation Requirements
9th Grade Course Options
Elective Course Options
Career and Technical Education Center
Course Placement
Registration Process
Optional Breakout Session Information
Closing
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4. Registration is about deciding the right classes that will….
Meet your graduation requirements
Help complete your academic plan of study
Interest you and challenge you
Prepare you for college
Help you on a career path
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Making wise choices will help put you on
the Right Track for Your Future!

5. Attendance & New Graduation Requirements
Attendance is extremely important
If a student misses more than 10 days in a class during the semester, the student will not receive credit for that class
If a student misses more than 13½ days in a semester, the student will not be eligible to participate in extracurricular athletics during the next semester (NCHSAA Rule).
Graduation Credit Requirements
ABSS freshmen who entered the 9th grade beginning in the school year will need 28* credits in order to graduate. (Board Policy)*
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6. Extra-Curricular Activities
Students are encouraged to participate and become involved in extra-curricular activities offered after school. Some of these opportunities include:
Athletics (must meet NC High School Athletic Association and ABSS eligibility requirements)
Please visit the Athletics Information Table located in the lobby
Clubs and Organizations
Please visit the Club Information Table located in the lobby
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7. Graduation Requirements
Katrina Cruz
KATRINA

8. FUTURE READY CORE
The Future Ready core is designed to prepare all students for careers and college learning in the 21st century.
ABSS Students will be required to complete 28* units of credits in order to graduate.
The following units will be required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core:
KATRINA

9. Graduation Requirements
4 Mathematics Credits
4 English Credits
4 Social Studies Credits
3 Science Credits
1 Health and Physical Education Credit
6 Elective Credits
6 Additional Credits
Specific courses may be determined by ABSS or the individual high school
TOTAL 28 Credits*
KATRINA – Mention that if they plan on attending a four year university or college they must receive 2 foreign language credits (same language).

10. Earning Credits
A “credit” represents one course that a student takes for an entire semester and earns at least a 70 average for the course. (includes final exam counting as 20% of final grade.)
Students at EAHS take 4 courses each semester, so there is an opportunity to earn up to 8 credits in a regular school year. (Possibility of 32 credits in 4 years)
KATRINA

11. Promotion Requirements*
To be promoted from:
Grade 9 to Grade 10: A student must earn a minimum of 6 credits.
Grade 10 to Grade 11: A student must have earned a minimum of 12 credits.
Grade 11 to Grade 12: A student must have earned a minimum of 20 credits.
KATRINA

12. Grade 9 Courses
Lizzie Hooker
LIZZIE

13. Course Offerings for Grade 9
English
English 1
English 1 Honors
Literacy Academy (Fall) / English 1 (Spring)
Science
Biology Honors
Earth & Environmental Science
Earth & Environmental Science Honors
Physical Education & Health
LIZZIE

14. Course Offerings for Grade 9
Math
Foundations of Math 2
Used as a bridge class to Math 2
Math 2
Math 2 Honors
Foundations of Math 1 (Fall) / Math 1 (Spring)
Math 1 (semester)
Introduction to Mathematics
Social Studies
World History
World History Honors
The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics Honors*
*Only if you plan to take AP World History as a Sophomore
LIZZIE

15. Grade 9 Electives
Dr. Ako Barnes
AKO

16. SUGGESTED 9th GRADE ELECTIVES
Beginning Dance
Beginning Band
Beginning Visual Arts
Beginning Theatre Arts
Beginning Chorus
French 1
Spanish 1
Spanish 2 (if you took & passed Spanish 1 at the Middle School)
Parenting & Child Development
Foods 1
Core & Sustainable Construction
Drafting 1
MSITA Word & Publisher
MSITA Access & Excel
Multimedia & Webpage Design
Personal Finance
Marketing
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1
Teen Living
AKO

17. Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC)
Students taking courses at the CTEC will ride the bus to and from Eastern each day.
Students will be scheduled to take two courses in the morning or two courses in the afternoon while at the CTEC (one course may be an online course).
It is suggested that students who take online courses have strong computer navigation, time management, and reading skills in order to be successful.
AKO

18. Career & Technical Education Center
Suggested 9th grade electives
Automotive Service
Computer Programming 1
Scientific Visualization
Introduction to Computer Science
Computer Engineering Technology
Digital Media
Foundations of Information Technology
Network Engineering Technology 1
PLTW – Introduction to Engineering Design (Honors)
Principals of Business and Finance
Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality
AKO – PLTW stands for Project Lead The Way

19. Course Placement and Recommendations
Kate Cushman,
David Pritchard, Ryan Byrd
KATE, DAVID, RYAN

20. Course Placement Criteria
In order to determine the correct placement of all Freshman students in appropriate level courses we use multiple criteria and data including:
Achievement scores as measured on the NC End of Grade Test in Reading and Math.
EVAAS Prediction Data
Academic Performance
Teacher Recommendation
Classroom performance (work ethic and effort) and Attendance
KATE

21. Math Placement
Determined by 8th grade Math Course, Performance Data (listed in the previous slide), and Teacher Recommendation.
Based on the course placement criteria previously mentioned, entering 9th grade students should register for the following math course(s):
KATE

22. Current Grade 8 Math Course:
Math Placement
Current Grade 8 Math Course:
Grade 9
Math 1
Foundations of Math 2,
or Math 2,
or Math 2 Honors
8th Grade Math
Foundations of Math 1 (Fall) and
Math 1 (Spring) or
Introduction to Math (Fall) and
Foundations of Math 1 (Spring)
DAVID, RYAN

23. Honors course registration
If you believe that your student should participate in honors classes as a Freshman at Eastern Alamance High School, please do the following:
Attend the optional informational session after general session here in the auditorium this evening.
If a parent opts for their child to be in an honors course who does not meet the previously mentioned criteria, please obtain an Honors Waiver Form from the Honors Breakout session.
Once a student is enrolled in an Honors course they must remain for the entire course duration.
Parents must sign the student registration form and return it to their Middle School teacher by the teacher’s specified date.
KATE

24. Registration Process
Sandra Burns
SANDRA

25. Registration Process
Curriculum Guides will be available on both middle school websites as well as the high school website.
Students will register via internet through Career Cruising. Go to the Career Cruising link and follow the directions. This link is available on both middle school websites as well as the high school website.
It is recommended that students & parents follow registration suggestions from 8th grade teachers & counselors to help students have a successful 9th grade year.
Current 8th grade students will register with School Counselors at Woodlawn and Hawfields at the end of February and the first of March (TBA).
SANDRA

26. Registration Steps
Review 9th grade course offerings with your middle school teachers.
Complete the registration online, at school, with counselors.
Each Student must choose 8 courses (4 each semester) and 2 alternate electives including:
1 English
1 Math
1 Science
1 Social Studies
1 Health/PE
3 Electives (top 3 choices)
Plus 2 alternate electives
SANDRA – Please emphasize the importance of choosing two alternate electives.

27. Optional Breakout Sessions
EAHS Honors Program
Auditorium
Available Courses and Criteria
EAHS Exceptional Children’s Program
Media Center
Program Information for students served under an IEP (Individualized Education Plan).
ELL (English Language Learners)
Chorus Room
Program information
Elective Class Options
Tables in the Lobby
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28. Stay Tuned for more Information regarding….
New Student Orientation
for Parents and Students prior to the Start of the school year!
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29. Thank you for attending EAHS Registration Success!
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