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Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness

West 101 School Day: 8:25-3:31 Modified Block Schedule M,Tue,Fri- 7 period day/50 min classes W, Th- 4 period day/90 min classes (with a built in IF/Study Hall) Report card every 9 weeks Final Grades posted and credit earned at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course =.50 credit Grading Scale: Grading Scale: Grading Scale A (90 – 100) 4.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 Summative Grades (75%) Formative Grades (25%)

West th GRADE End of Course Tests 9 th Gr. World Lit. Biology Coordinate Algebra Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Analytical Geometry Accelerated Analytical Geometry B/Advanced Algebra Counts 20% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)‏ Zell Miller Scholarship: 3.7 Core GPA (All academic subjects)‏

EnglishScience 9 th Lit/CompBiology 9 th Lit/Comp HonorsBiology Honors REQUIRED FRESHMAN ACADEMIC CLASSES

Math Coordinate Algebra Coordinate Algebra with Support Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Analytic Geometry A Accelerated Analytical Geometry B/Adv. Algebra

Social Studies (elective only) World Geography (.5 credit) AP Human Geography World Languages Spanish French Latin FRESHMAN ACADEMIC ELECTIVES

Sample Schedule 9 th Lit/Comp‏ Biology Coordinate Algebra Health/Personal Fitness Elective

Sample Schedule 9 th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Health/Per. Fitness Spanish/French/Latin AP Human Geography Elective (student choice)‏ Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9 th gr.

Keys How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Get involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination

and Humanities Arts and Humanities Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)‏ Instrumental (Band)‏ Drama/Theatre (Acting)‏ Choral (Chorus)‏

Engineering Engineering (Foundations of Engineering) Robotics Team

Family Consumer Consumer Science (Food/Nutrition & Wellness) Culinary Arts (Sophomores only) Cosmetology (Salon Services Core I)

Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ (Business Essentials) Broadcast Media (TV, Video) (Broadcast Video I) ‏ Marketing (DECA)‏ (Marketing Principles) Computer Science Technology (Computing in the Modern World)

Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations (English, Math, Science) Students/parents will be able to view recommendations once the Portal OPENS on: Wednesday, Feb 20 th Students/parents will pick electives and 3 alternatives choices in Portal. Portal CLOSES on: Friday, March 8 th

Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: April 12 th Waivers will be completed online ONLY

Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days: Tuesday, March 5th Wednesday, March 6 th Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

WFHS PEP RALLY March 26, 2013 VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE 10:30-12:00 LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL and PINEY GROVE MIDDLE 1:00-2:30

Wolverine Days Dates TBD (end of July) Pick up class schedule Find your classes/tour the building Pay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.) Clubs, Activities, Athletics Purchase Spirit Wear Bus # and route information