1. Eighth Grade Parent Presentation Explain graduation requirements. Go over registration sheet. Curriculum Fair to answer questions Explain graduation requirements. Go over registration sheet. Curriculum Fair to answer questions

2. 8th Grade Registration officially began the 3rd week of February.

3. Future-Ready Core (Course of Study) Graduation Requirements

4. Future Ready Core: Course of Study (2009-10) The Core (21 units) 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 1 credit of Health/Physical Education 6 Elective Credits (required) 2 credits from CTE, Arts, or Second Language 4 credit Concentration (recommended)

5. English English I (9th Grade) English II English III English IV

6. Mathematics  Algebra I (9th Grade)  Geometry  Algebra II  AP Calculus (AB or BC), Pre-Calculus, Discrete Math, AP Statistics, CC Math course, Aligned with CTE pathway (Accounting or Drafting)

7. Science  Earth/Environmental Science (9th Grade)  Biology  Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)

8. Social Studies  World History (9th Grade)  Civics/Economics  US History

9. Health/PE Healthful Living (9th Grade)

10. 6 Elective Requirements 2 Electives from:  CTE Dept.  Cultural Arts  Foreign Language - Required for admission to 4-yr. Colleges

11. 4 Concentration Electives under the 6 Elective Requirement: (RECOMMENDS AT LEAST FOUR CREDITS IN ONE AREA) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Arts/Music Education Advanced Placement (AP) Second Language Community College Courses Turn to page 73 in your Course Catalog. This tailors their course concentrations to fit their interests & goals while building a strong academic foundation.

12. So far, this gives you a total of 21 credits you must earn. However, Chatham County Requires an Additional 7 Electives For A Diploma. This Totals 28 credits you must receive in order to get a high school diploma. Students have the opportunity earn 32 credits in high school.

13. Sample Four-Year Plan 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English I English II English III English IV Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Hon. Pre-Cal Earth/Env. Biology H Chemistry Spanish II World History Civics US History Allied Health II Health/PE Biomed Tech. Spanish I “ “ Health Team Rel. Parenting Allied Health I H Human Ana. Comp. Appl. I Elective Elective Elective Foods I Elective Elective Elective

14. Testing & Graduation Project Pass the following EOC exams w/ a level 3 or higher: Algebra 1, Biology, Civics & Economics, English I, & US History. NC Graduation Project: Research Paper, Product, Portfolio, Oral Presentation. The student picks the topic. (Ex. Current interest, career option, environmental issues, world events, trends, or community needs.)

15. FRESHMAN REGISTRATION INFORMATION

16. Entering Freshmen are required to register for: Five required courses: English, Math, Science, History, and Health/PE Three elective courses. Three alternative elective courses. Total of Eight courses and Three alternates. Five required courses: English, Math, Science, History, and Health/PE Three elective courses. Three alternative elective courses. Total of Eight courses and Three alternates.

17. More information about required courses: Students should get input from their teachers & parents on what courses to take. There are standard and honors level courses. (The honors level course is taught at a faster pace, test strategies are different, extra projects are required, more in-depth class discussions, and summer reading packets are required for English courses.) We encourage students to try at least one honors course. Pick the honors level in the subject area you are the strongest in or like the most. Students should get input from their teachers & parents on what courses to take. There are standard and honors level courses. (The honors level course is taught at a faster pace, test strategies are different, extra projects are required, more in-depth class discussions, and summer reading packets are required for English courses.) We encourage students to try at least one honors course. Pick the honors level in the subject area you are the strongest in or like the most.

18. Extra GPA points are given for honors level courses. Honors English I – A = 5 points Honors Geometry – A = 5 points Healthful Living – A = 4 points Teen Living – A = 4 points 18 points total divided by 4 Classes = 4.5 GPA Honors English I – A = 5 points Honors Geometry – A = 5 points Healthful Living – A = 4 points Teen Living – A = 4 points 18 points total divided by 4 Classes = 4.5 GPA A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points

19. 2009 University GPA Averages ASU - 3.55 UNCC - 3.57 ECU- 3.0 UNCG - 3.5 NCA&T - 2.5 UNCW - 3.53 NCSU - 3.94 WCU - 3.2 UNCCH - 4.09 ASU - 3.55 UNCC - 3.57 ECU- 3.0 UNCG - 3.5 NCA&T - 2.5 UNCW - 3.53 NCSU - 3.94 WCU - 3.2 UNCCH - 4.09

20. Concept Classes For students who are weak readers and do poorly on the Reading EOG exam in May. You will take this course in the fall & then English I in the spring to work on your reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension is the core of all high school academic subjects. This will not be a class you will register for yourself. It will count as an elective course & not an English course. Concepts of English: For students who are weak readers and do poorly on the Reading EOG exam in May. You will take this course in the fall & then English I in the spring to work on your reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension is the core of all high school academic subjects. This will not be a class you will register for yourself. It will count as an elective course & not an English course. Concepts of Math: For students who struggle in math and do poorly on the Math EOG exam in May. You will take Concepts of Math in the fall and then Algebra I in the spring. You will not register for this class yourself. This class will work on your math skills and you will cover materials from pre-algebra. This will count as an elective course and not a math course. For students who are weak readers and do poorly on the Reading EOG exam in May. You will take this course in the fall & then English I in the spring to work on your reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension is the core of all high school academic subjects. This will not be a class you will register for yourself. It will count as an elective course & not an English course. Concepts of English: For students who are weak readers and do poorly on the Reading EOG exam in May. You will take this course in the fall & then English I in the spring to work on your reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension is the core of all high school academic subjects. This will not be a class you will register for yourself. It will count as an elective course & not an English course. Concepts of Math: For students who struggle in math and do poorly on the Math EOG exam in May. You will take Concepts of Math in the fall and then Algebra I in the spring. You will not register for this class yourself. This class will work on your math skills and you will cover materials from pre-algebra. This will count as an elective course and not a math course.

21. Remember… Sign up for three alternative courses. You will be placed in these courses only if your first choices cannot be fulfilled. Be sure to include course name and number on these alternative courses. We will try our very best to get you in the classes you registered for. Sign up for three alternative courses. You will be placed in these courses only if your first choices cannot be fulfilled. Be sure to include course name and number on these alternative courses. We will try our very best to get you in the classes you registered for.

22. Registration Timeline Registration Sheets & Four Year Course Plans Are Due: Bennett Elementary: March 5th Bonlee Elementary: March 18th JS Waters: March 5th CCHS Tour for 8th Graders - April Schedule Pick-Up - August Registration Sheets & Four Year Course Plans Are Due: Bennett Elementary: March 5th Bonlee Elementary: March 18th JS Waters: March 5th CCHS Tour for 8th Graders - April Schedule Pick-Up - August

23. Sample Schedule First Semester Second Semester 1 st – Algebra I 1 st – English I 2 nd – Teen Living 2 nd – Hon. World Hist. 3 rd – H/PE 3 rd – Agriscience 4 th – Hon. Earth/Env. 4 th – Concert Choir

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