1. SWHS Registration Info Session Welcome Parents

2. Graduation Requirements Entered 9 th grade 2012-13 & current ◦ 4 English ◦ 4 Math ◦ 3 Sciences ◦ 4 Social Studies ◦ 1 Health/PE ◦ 6 electives (2) elective credits from any combination from either Career & Tech (CTE), Arts Edu, World Lang. AND (4) elective credits in a concentration or CTE cluster * Note minimum 2 World Language credits required for admission into a UNC system university & most 4yr Colleges/Universities) 22 Credits

4. Testing/Assessments ◦ NC Final Exams ◦ 3 Major EOCs  Math I  Eng II  Biology ◦ PLAN- 10th ◦ ACT- 11th ◦ WorkKeys- 12 th completers

5. Enrichment Opportunities NC Scholars Program 4-English 4-Math 3-Science (Physics or Chemistry, Earth/Environmental & Biology) 4-Social Studies 1-Hlt/PE 2-World Language 4-Electives (CTE cluster or concentration) 2-higher level courses (honors or AP) that are worth 5 or 6 pts. (must be taken during 11 th and 12 th grade) *24 credits plus Graduation Project & 3.5 unweighted GPA required for recognition

6. Enrichment Opportunities AP Courses offered AP English III (English Language) AP English IV (Literature & Composition) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP US History AP Biology AP Environmental AP Psychology *All courses are for 1 semester. Please review course recommendations in the High School Course Selection Guide

7. Credit By Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) CDM is for students who have mastery over all or the vast majority of course content prior to receiving instruction. Understanding will be shown through a multi-phase process which will include an examination and a product Credit earned will not count towards GPA

8. Enrichment Opportunities North Carolina Virtual Public School The purpose of the NCVPS is to provide courses that students are UNABLE to take at their local school. This is NOT for every student. Student must be… Self Motivated Self Disciplined On-Line Learner In order to participate in NCVPS courses the student MUST be registered for at least 2 courses that are offered on campus Administrative approval is required prior to enrollment. See www.NCVPS.org for a list of course offerings

9. North Carolina School of Science & Math (NCSSM) The Onslow County School System will be offering our students a selection of Interactive Video- Conference (IVC) courses provided by the NCSSM. The IVC courses are advanced opportunities in mathematics, science, humanities and supplement the school offerings.

10. Onslow View- Onslow Online Course Network- IVC Part of our Digital Learning Platform, Onslow View is a district-wide tele- presence system that allows for interactive video-conferencing and distance education opportunities within the county This interactive video system, along with Edmodo, allows students to be a part of the class without having to leave their home school.

11. Enrichment Opportunities Career & College Promise Opportunity to earn both H.S. and College credit for free. In order to participate you must… Be a Junior or a Senior 3.0 weighted GPA Demonstrate college readiness on assessment or placement test Sign up in Student Services to meet with the Coastal Comm. College Rep.

12. Enrichment Opportunities Controlled Enrollment WHY? ◦ To take advantage of a Specialized Program How does it work? ◦ Transportation is not provided. ◦ Must complete the entire school year. ◦ Expectations must be met. How/When do I apply? ◦ Speak with your counselor ◦ Applications can be found on page 95 -OR- on the OCS website under high school course selection guide information ◦ Instructions are on pg. 94

15. Upcoming Events March 20- Registration materials are DUE to PowerBase (homeroom) teachers No Schedule changes, except for schedule conflicts & the need for graduation requirements (seniors)