High School 101 Class of 2018

What are the graduation requirements for the class of 2018? Question 1

High School Assessments Service Learning Credit Requirements Career Preparation

English4 creditsHealth1/2 credit Social Studies3 creditsFine Arts1 credit Mathematics*3 creditsTechnology Ed.1 credit Science3 creditsProgram Choice2 - 4 credits Lifetime Fitness1/2 creditElectives1 - 3 credits Credit Requirements

2 credits Career & Technology Completer 4 credits 2 credits World Language or Program Choices Advanced Technology

Students must pass each assessment to graduate. High School Assessments ENGLISHMATHSCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES  PARCC ENGLISH 9  PARCC ENGLISH 10  PARCC ENGLISH 11  COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS DETERMINATION  PARCC ALGEBRA I  PARCC GEOMETRY  PARCC ALGEBRA II  BIOLOGY HSA  AMERICAN GOVERNMENT HSA Assessments will be taken at the conclusion of the associated course.

What are the Career Academy options? Question 2

Career Academies 20 Academies All academies meet the requirement for a graduation pathway Prepares students for college and careers Two locations: Applications and Research Lab or your high school If academy is located at ARL, transportation will be provided from your school

Insight into Career Academies ARL Video

How do I select classes? Question 3

Teacher makes course recommendation Student takes course request form home Parent reviews, signs and returns course request form School counselor reviews request form and forwards form to high school The Course Selection Process

What is my role in the course selection process? Question 4

1. Talk with your parents about your goals for the next four years. 3. Take the most rigorous courses possible while enjoying other aspects of high school. 2. Review course recommendations with your parents and make the best decision for you.

Course Placement Review Process

What is a typical academic schedule for a ninth grade student? Question 5

A Typical 9th Grade Schedule English 9 United States History Mathematics Science Health/ Lifetime Fitness World Language (Program Choice) Fine Arts

What does the high school schedule look like? Question 6

StartEndClass Time Period 17:258:1550 minutes Period 28:209:1050 minutes Period 39:1510:0550 minutes Period 4A and 4B 10:1012:25 Includes a 30 minute lunch Period 512:251:1550 minutes Period 61:202:1050 minutes

What are weighted and unweighted grade point averages? Question 7

 Both weighted and unweighted GPA’s are reported on the transcript.  Weighted GPA is used for extracurricular activities, honor roll, and National Honor Society. Weighted and Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

What is the attendance policy for high school students? Question 8

 All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws.  Any student with unlawful absences of more than 5% of the course may be considered for denial of credit.

GradeRegularHonorsGT/AP A B C D1.0 E000 Weighted Grading Scale

What is academic eligibility? Question 9

 Governs participation in all voluntary extracurricular activities.  Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing grade for the marking period prior to the start of the activity.  All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities.

What are some other important aspects of high school? Question 10

Athletic Teams School Clubs Cheerleading/ Dance/ Poms Service Clubs School Plays/ Musicals Class Boards Extracurricular Activities

 December – January 15 - Students use the 8 th grade website links to research careers / colleges of interest. This information will assist in determining high school course selection.  January 2 – GHS & RHHS staff meet with students assigned to attend their schools.  January 9 – Parent Orientations at the high schools: RHHS - 6:00 PM; GHS - 6:30 PM Important Dates

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