Rising 9 th Grade Registration Information

Freedom Classes are much harder Do I really have to pass my classes to promote? “Students should know that high school is the beginning of advanced study. Students should come prepared to be in charge of their success and /or failure. Students need to know that the expectations in high school are much higher than they are at the middle school level.” – Anonymous high school teacher – Anonymous high school teacher Does it matter what electives I take? Does homework really count?

No more walking in lines lines No more teams “ High school is about becoming more self-sufficient and Independent.”

Take notes Keep yourself organized Study… really study “…before a test, they shouldn’t just look over their notes, but actually work out questions again off homework and notes.” “I guess I would say I have seen a lot of students who don’t know how to keep their notebooks and folders organized. That is, if they even have a notebook or folder.” “Taking good notes is critical. They give you something to look back on when you are doing your homework or studying for a test or quiz.”

NO CELL PHONES OUT IN THE BUILDING DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY! NO CELL PHONES OUT IN THE BUILDING DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY! Once you enter the building, all cell phones/multimedia must be put away until you exit the building at 3pm. Once you enter the building, all cell phones/multimedia must be put away until you exit the building at 3pm. Laptops are a privilege—not a right. Please adhere to the guidelines to ensure we take care of our equipment. Laptops are a privilege—not a right. Please adhere to the guidelines to ensure we take care of our equipment.

high school students must attend each class for a minimum of 82 of 90 days per semester All absences, including excused, unexcused, and out-of-school suspensions, in excess of 8 per class will result in loss of academic course credit for that class unless the excessive absences are made up in SLHS Administratively Approved After School Program. Students that are absent for 7 or more days in any class, including excused, unexcused, and out-of- school suspensions, will not be allowed to attend a field trip if the trip will cause the student to miss any other classes.

Credits Credits Electives Electives Alternate Alternate Prerequisites Prerequisites Concentration Concentration Transcript Transcript GPA / Class Rank GPA / Class Rank

 A credit is given when you successfully complete the requirements for any class in which you are enrolled.  1 class is worth 1 credit and a two block class is worth 2 credits

Any class which is not a core course. (Core classes are English, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Any class which is not a core course. (Core classes are English, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Example: Intro to Culinary, or Art. Example: Intro to Culinary, or Art. A course that can be used if one of the student’s top 8 cannot be scheduled.

This is a class that you have to take and successfully pass before you can take the next class in an area. *Example: Spanish I before you can take Spanish II 4 courses in one area CTE, Arts Ed., JROTC, or one subject area *Examples:  Microsoft Word, Animal Science, Foods I, Foods II  Art I, Art II, Art III, & Painting and Drawing  AP Psychology, AP Government, AP European, & Western Civilization I

A permanent document started in the ninth grade that shows the courses taken, grades, attendance, and your standardized test scores. A permanent document started in the ninth grade that shows the courses taken, grades, attendance, and your standardized test scores. Your eighth grade EOG scores appear on your high school transcript! Including any high school courses taken in middle school. This includes Algebra I, Geometry and English. Your eighth grade EOG scores appear on your high school transcript! Including any high school courses taken in middle school. This includes Algebra I, Geometry and English. Employers and colleges will ask to see your transcript when you apply for a job or for College admission. Employers and colleges will ask to see your transcript when you apply for a job or for College admission.

Your GPA is the mathematical average of your final course grades. You divide the number of points earned by the number of classes taken. Your GPA is the mathematical average of your final course grades. You divide the number of points earned by the number of classes taken. Honors Courses are given one additional point. Honors Courses are given one additional point. AP Courses are given 2 AP Courses are given 2 additional points. additional points. AOHT courses receive ½ credit AOHT courses receive ½ credit Your GPA is reported in both weighted and unweighted terms. Your GPA is reported in both weighted and unweighted terms. On a 4.0 scale: A = 4.0 A = 4.0 B = 3.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 F = 0.0 Class rank is determined by the weighted GPA Class rank is determined by the weighted GPA

 Year 1 – Promotion from 8 th grade ( Pass Math, Language Arts, Science or Social Studies and Pass math and Reading EOGs)  Year 2 – Pass 5 Credits & Attendance Requirements  Year 3 – Pass 12 Credits & Attendance Requirements  Year 4 – Pass 20 Credits including English I, II, & III  In Order to Graduate You Must Have 28 Credits

Future Ready = 28 Credits 4 English 4 English 4 Math 4 Math 3 Science 3 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Social Studies 1 Health/PE 1 Health/PE 2 Electives in CTE, Arts, or World Language 2 Electives in CTE, Arts, or World Language 4 Courses in Concentration 4 Courses in Concentration CTE, ROTC, Arts, or Subject Area CTE, ROTC, Arts, or Subject Area 6 Electives any area 6 Electives any area

Students must complete all local and state requirements for graduation and have an overall four-year unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher. 4 credits in English 4 credits in Mathematics and a higher level Math 3 credits Science (EE Sci., Biology, and Chemistry or Physics) 4 credits Social Science (World History, Civics/Econ., US History)

2 credits Language other than English (same foreign language) 1 credit in health and physical education 4 credits constituting a concentration (CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, Foreign Language, other subject area) 3-5 credits in advanced courses (Honors, AP, college level, CTE)

Athletes must: Pass a minimum of 3 courses the previous semester Rising 8 th graders must pass 5 of 6 classes in their 8 th grade year to participate Be in attendance at least 85 % of the previous semester Meet high school requirements for NCHSAA eligibility standards in college

Classes are offered often for students who will be 15 within a six month period of the class. Registration is online at /driverseducation Students must pass 3 out of 4 classes each semester to be eligible to hold a NC Driver’s License or Permit

Block or 4 X 4 Schedule Block or 4 X 4 Schedule Two 90 Day Semesters ( Fall & Spring) Two 90 Day Semesters ( Fall & Spring) Four 90 Minute Instructional Periods each Four 90 Minute Instructional Periods eachday Students will take 4 classes in Fall semester & 4 different classes in Spring semester Students will take 4 classes in Fall semester & 4 different classes in Spring semester Students earn 1 credit for each class; having the potential of earning 8 credits each year. Students earn 1 credit for each class; having the potential of earning 8 credits each year.

A student receives a course that they already passed. A student receives a course that they already passed. A student wants to move up to Honors Level. A student wants to move up to Honors Level. If a student has not met the prerequisite. If a student has not met the prerequisite. Counselors office “A student who fails to return a Registration Card or register online with Course Planner will forfeit any right to a schedule change”.

At Southern Lee High School we want YOU to If you are interested in AVID at SLHS, please let Guidance or Mrs. Layton at West and Ms. Bok at SanLee get you an application. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 1 st, and interviews are that same week! You can call SLHS and ask for Mrs. Joanna Perkins or Mrs. Heather Harvey and we will assist you. Visit for more info!