High School 101 Class of 2016

What are the graduation requirements for the class of 2016? 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 Advanced Technology 2 credits World Language or Program Choices

Algebra I/Data Analysis Algebra I/Data Analysis Students must pass each assessment or score a total of 1208 on the three assessments. Biology English 10 English 10 High School Assessments

ResumeResume Mock Interview Four Year Plan Career Preparation

Service Learning 75 hours of service which includes planning, action, and reflection. Most HCPSS students complete service learning in middle school.

Merit 12 merit courses 3.0 GPA 15 merit courses 1 GT/AP 3.4 GPA 15 merit courses 3 GT/AP 3.75 GPA Certificate of Merit Merit with Honors Merit with Distinction

What are the Career Academy options? Question 2

Art, Media & Communication Business, Management & Finance Construction and Development Consumer Services, Hospitality & Tourism Health & Biosciences Human Resource Services Information Technology Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology Transportation Technologies Career Academy Programs

How do I select my 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 parent’s role in the course selection process? Question 4

1.Talk with your parent 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.

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 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 college admissions and scholarship applications only. Weighted and Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

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

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.

What is academic eligibility? Question 9

Governs participation in all voluntary extracurricular activities. Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and no failing grades 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

 Parent Orientation Dates:  RHHS: January 4 th 7:00 P.M.  GHS: January 5 th 7:00 P.M.  Registration forms distributed January 13 th  Registration forms due no later than January 27 th Important Dates:

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