1. FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL Welcome Spartans!!! 2014-15

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A STUDENT MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 24 UNITS OF CREDIT TO GRADUATE.

3. 3 Unit of Credit Each semester class you pass =.5 credit Each year long class you pass (2 semesters) = 1.0 credit Required Course → Specific course or credit required to graduate → You must pass all of these classes in addition to earning 24 credits. If you fail a required class, you must retake it until you pass. Elective Course → Courses you choose to take for credit but not specifically required for graduation. → If you fail an elective it is not necessary to retake it for credit. Grading Scale A90-100 B80-89 C70-79 D60-69 F59 and below Semester Grade = 1 st quarter percentage x 40% + 2 nd quarter percentage x 40% + semester final exam percentage x 20%

4. 4 REQUIRED UNITS OF CREDIT FOR GRADUATION Communication Arts 4.0 units Communication Arts 4.0 units -English I, English II, English III, Communication Arts Elective Social Studies 3.0 units Social Studies 3.0 units *US History;, Modern World History; American Government Mathematics 3.0 units Mathematics 3.0 units *Any three math credits Science 3.0 units Science 3.0 units *Physical Science; Biology Fine Arts 1.0 units Fine Arts 1.0 units *Art Classes; music classes; theatre classes *Student decides when to take this credit Practical Arts 1.0 units Practical Arts 1.0 units *FACS classes; Industrial Technology classes; Business classes; Yearbook, Newspaper and Photojournalism *Student decides when to take this credit Personal Lifetime Fitness 1.0 units Personal Lifetime Fitness 1.0 units *Student decides when to take.5 credit P.E. elective Ninth Grade Health0.5 units Ninth Grade Health0.5 units Personal Finance0.5 units Personal Finance0.5 units *Student decides when to take Personal Finance in Grades11or 12. Electives7.0 units Electives7.0 units *Any credit earned beyond the minimum required in the core areas listed above or credits earned in the non core areas such as world languages

5. MISSOURI STATE SCHOOLS Missouri State University Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University University of Central Missouri University of Central Missouri Northwest Missouri State University Northwest Missouri State University Missouri Southern State University Missouri Southern State University Missouri Western State College Missouri Western State College University of Missouri Columbia University of Missouri Columbia University of Missouri Kansas City University of Missouri Kansas City University of Missouri St. Louis University of Missouri St. Louis Missouri University of Science and Technology Missouri University of Science and Technology Truman State University Truman State University

6. 6 Recommended College Admissions Requirements English4.0 Credits English4.0 Credits Math (Alg. 1 & higher)4.0 Credits Math (Alg. 1 & higher)4.0 Credits Social Studies3.0 Credits Social Studies3.0 Credits Science3.0 Credits Science3.0 Credits Fine Arts1.0 Credits Fine Arts1.0 Credits Foreign Language2.0 Credits Foreign Language2.0 Credits *Student athletes who anticipate playing sports in college should contact their counselor / coach regarding specific NCAA qualifying courses

7. 7 OPTIONS FOR SENIOR YEAR Lewis and Clark Career Center Lewis and Clark Career Center *Attend FHC 3 hours, Attend Lewis & Clark 3 hours *Juniors eligible to attend 2 year technical programs Work Study Programs Work Study Programs *Must attend FHC at least 4 hours *Business/Cooperative Work Experience *Marketing/Cooperative Work Experience Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment

8. 8 DUAL ENROLLMENT *Student enrolls in college credit classes at St. Charles Community College, UMSL or Lindenwood. Only college credits are earned for these courses, no high school credit. Enrollees must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA Enrollees must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA Students must be at FHC at least 4 periods Students must be at FHC at least 4 periods *4 periods at FHC = 6 college hrs (normally 2 courses) *5 or more periods at FHC = 3 college hrs (normally 1 course)

9. 9 Advanced Placement Literature/Composition Advanced Placement Language/ Composition Advanced Placement European History Advanced Placement Calculus Advanced Placement Chemistry II Advanced Placement Biology Advanced Placement U. S. History Advanced Placement Physics II Advanced Placement Statistics Advanced Placement Spanish V Advanced Placement French V Advanced Placement Art History Advanced Placement Government and Politics Advanced Placement Psychology Advanced Placement Economics Advanced Placement Studio Art Advanced Placement World History Advanced Placement Economics Advanced Placement Computer Science (Online) Advanced Placement Environmental Science (Online) AP CLASSES *Juniors and Seniors have the option to take standardized AP Exam in May to earn college credits. (number of college credits awarded by the college is based on exam grade) (number of college credits awarded by the college is based on exam grade)

10. ADVANCED CREDIT *UMSL awards college credit for courses taken in high school. Reduced fees are paid at the beginning of year or semester. Advanced Credit will be offered depending on staff certification. College transcript will reflect grade earned at FHC. French III, IV, AP V French III, IV, AP V Spanish III, IV, AP V Spanish III, IV, AP V AP Art History 1 & 2 AP Art History 1 & 2 AP US History AP US History AP Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics (also through Lindenwood) AP Statistics (also through Lindenwood) AP Chemistry AP Chemistry

11. 11 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for M.S.H.S.A.A. ACTIVITIES Must be enrolled in courses offering 3.0 units of credit (6 classes) Must be enrolled in courses offering 3.0 units of credit (6 classes) Must have earned 3.0 units of credit the Must have earned 3.0 units of credit the preceding semester preceding semester Must maintain a minimum GPA of 1.5 Must maintain a minimum GPA of 1.5 All freshmen are eligible their first semester of high school. All freshmen are eligible their first semester of high school.

12. 12 POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR PLAN OF COURSES High School NINTH GRADE US History1 credit English I1 credit Physical Science1 credit Mathematics ________________________1 credit Ninth Grade Health½ credit Personal Lifetime Fitness½ credit Electives: Practical Art 1 credit Fine Art 1 credit TENTH GRADE Modern World History 1 credit English II1 credit Biology1 credit Mathematics ______________________1 credit Electives: PE ½ credit ______________________1 credit ______________________.5 credit ELEVENTH GRADE American Government1 credit English III1 credit Mathematics 1 credit Science1 credit Personal Finance.5 Credit Electives: 1 credit ____________________1 credit ____________________.5 credit TWELFTH GRADE Electives: Communication Arts1 credit ______________________1 credit

13. 13 POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR PLAN OF COURSES POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR PLAN OF COURSES College Entrance NINTH GRADE US History1 credit English I1 credit Physical Science1 credit Mathematics __________________________1 credit Ninth Grade Health½ credit Personal Lifetime Fitness½ credit Electives: Foreign Language 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit TENTH GRADE Modern World History 1 credit English II1 credit Biology1 credit Mathematics ______________________1 credit Electives: Foreign Language1 credit Practical Art1 credit ______________________1 credit ELEVENTH GRADE American Government1 credit English III1 credit Math 1 credit Science1 credit Electives: Foreign Language1 credit PE½ credit Personal Finance½ credit _____________________1 credit TWELFTH GRADE Communication Arts1 credit Math1 credit Science1 credit Social Studies1 credit Foreign Language1 credit Electives ______________________1 credit

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16. 16 ADDING AND DROPPING CLASSES Regular classes can only be changed within the first 10 days of each semester. Classes dropped after the 10 day limit, will result in a grade of “F” for the semester.

17. 17 Summer School Options Summer School is remedial with exception of the following: –Keyboarding –Web Page Design –Personal Finance Students must have completed 10 th grade –Weight Training 1,2,3 and 4 –Team Sports Students must have successfully completed 9 th grade PE to take Team Sports and Weights

18. A+ Program Attend a designated A+ School for three consecutive years immediately prior to graduation. Graduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Achieve proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (class of 2015 and beyond)Achieve proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (class of 2015 and beyond) Maintain an overall attendance rate of at least 95% for all four years of high school (miss less than 35 days). Participate in 50 hours of unpaid peer mentoring or tutoring, to be arranged and supervised by FHSD tutoring, to be arranged and supervised by FHSD (takes place junior year). (takes place junior year). Maintain a record of good citizenship 18

19. 19 GRADUATION AWARDS  Francis Howell College Preparatory Studies Certificate  President’s Award for Educational Excellence  Standard of Academic Accomplishment

20. 20 FRANCIS HOWELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDIES CERTIFICATE Requires:  4 units of English  4 units of Math (Algebra and above)  3 units of Foreign Language and/or additional core classes  3.0 GPA*  ACT score at the National Average * GPA calculated based on 7 semesters of high school

21. 21 PRESIDENT’S AWARD for EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Student must meet: ALL criteria for the College Preparatory Studies Certificate  3.5 GPA*  85 percentile or above on ACT or SAT * GPA calculated based on 7 semesters of high school

22. 22 STANDARD of ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT Student must meet:  ALL Criteria for Francis Howell College Preparatory Studies Exceptions 2.5 GPA* or higher or score in the Average of the National Percentile or higher on the ACT 2.5 GPA* or higher or score in the Average of the National Percentile or higher on the ACT  Participate in one or more co-curricular activity during each year of high school  Excellent citizenship record (No suspensions)  Excellent attendance record *GPA calculated based on 7 semesters of high school

23. 23 CUM LAUDE RECOGNITION  Summa Cum Laude 4.2 or higher GPA  Magna Cum Laude 4.0 -- 4.19 GPA  Cum Laude 3.8 -- 3.99 GPA Includes GPA for 8 semesters of high school Includes GPA for 8 semesters of high school

24. 24 REQUIREMENTS for CUM LAUDE Recognition  Credits Required: –27 credits required  Successfully complete four credits in each of the Core areas (Math, Communication Arts, Science and Social Studies)  Earn “Proficient” and/or “Advanced” rating on three out of four End of Course (EOC’s) exams  Score minimum of 27 ACT Students will wear a medallion and Cum Laude honors will be announced at graduation  Summa Cum Laude – Gold medallion  Magna Cum Laude – Silver medallion  Cum Laude – Bronze medallion A sticker will be placed on diploma indicating the appropriate honor.

25. Have an awesome year!!