1. Kari Kite, A-C Cheryl Chenet, E-J Maureen Kurz, K-N Chris Stiel, R-U Melissa Schwartz, D, O-Q, V-Z John Hayden, Dean of Students Michelle Pittelli, Student Assistance Program Coordinator Cindy Allen, Career Development Coordinator

2.  FRC Graduation Requirements  Block Scheduling  Promotion to 10 th Grade  Grade Point Average (GPA)  Athletics Eligibility

3. Courses English: English I, II, III, IV Math: CC Math I, CC Math II, CC Math III 4th Math Course to be aligned with post high school plans Science: Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical Science Social Studies: World History, American History I and II, Civics & Economics Foreign Language: German, French, or Spanish 2 credits required to meet min. admission requirements for UNC Healthful Living Electives: 2 Elective credits of any combination from either: Career and Technical Education, Arts Education, Second Languages 4 Elective credits strongly recommended: Career and Technical Education, Arts Education (e.g. theatre, music), Any other subject area (e.g. math, science) *A total of 26 credits is required to graduate Credits 4 3 4 0 1 6

4. Fall SemesterSpring Semester 1English I1Common Core Math I 2Healthful Living I2Earth Science 3World History3Foods I 4Teen Living4Visual Arts I Sample 9 th Grade Schedule:

5. Earn 6 credits, including: ▪ English I ▪ 2 out of 3 in Math, Science, or Social Studies ▪ 3 additional credits TO BE PROMOTED TO 10TH GRADE:

6. WHAT IF A 9TH GRADER FAILS A REQUIRED COURSE?  Is it English, math, science, or social studies?  It must be retaken before graduation  Summer options exist

7. What does GPA stand for? What are quality points? How do I calculate it?

8. Grade (Academic) (Honors) (AP) A 4 5 6 B 3 4 5 C 2 3 4 D 1 2 3 F 0 0 0 Academic, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP)

9. 85% attendance required during the semester prior Under 19 on or before October 16th Must have passed 3 of 4 courses during the previous semester, and pass English each year Must maintain overall 1.5 GPA Must not be convicted of a felony

10. Course Offerings Timeline

11. Courses for specific grade levels Courses with prerequisites The WCPSS Program Planning Guide (online ) Course Offerings (online at apexhigh.com)

12. English I Honors English I Intro to Communication & Mass Media Speech I Speech I Honors Trends & Movements In Young Adult Literature Core ClassesElectives

13. Fundamental Math I Intro to Math Foundations of Math I Standards Common Core Math I (Semester) Special Topics in Mathematics Common Core Math II Common Core Math II (H) Common Core Math III (H)

14. Biology (H) Earth/Environmental Science Earth/Environmental Science (H)

15. World History World History (H) AP World History Geography Core ClassesElectives

16. Healthful Living

17. Spanish I Spanish II * Spanish III* French I French II * German I German II *

18. The UNC college system requires a minimum of 2 credits in the same foreign language. Three credits are recommended. (Honors credit is earned for Levels III and above). Level III is an immersion class. Levels I and II are taken the same year. Unless students are continuing the study of a language from middle school, or wish to take second language each year of high school, they are advised to wait until Grade 10 or 11 to begin their foreign language sequence.

19. Visual Arts I Art History

20. Vocal Music I Mixed Chorus (Girls) (F&S) Vocal Music II Choral Ensemble (Boys) (F&S) Inst. Music Band I (F&S) Inst. Music Orchestra I (Beginning Strings) Inst. Music Orchestra I (Strings) (F&S) Theatre Arts I Guitar I Guitar II ** Guitar III **

21. Business & Information Technology Microsoft IT Academy (Word, PPT, Publisher) (H) Computer Engineering Technology I (CCMath I Prerequisite) Marketing Fashion Merchandising Marketing Principles of Business & Finance Agricultural Agriscience Applications

22. Trade & Industrial Construction Tech I (Must have 8th grade certification) Drafting I (CCMI Prereq) Automotive Service (Must have 8 th grade certification) Family & Consumer Science Apparel Development I Foods I Into to Culinary Arts I Interior Design I Teen Living Health Occupation Health Team Relations

23.  The student registration process is one of the most important functions that a student performs each year. It determines the courses the school will offer, development of student scheduling, and how the school utilizes its staff. When a student completes the registration process, he/she enters into a contract with the school. Apex High School asks its students to be most careful and accurate in selecting their courses each year.  The deadline for requesting course changes is April 26 th. This would have to be done through your Middle School Counselor.  The only schedule changes made during the school year will be for a failed class that must be repeated, a change in academic level, or a change based on a teacher request.

24. o Speak with your counselor first to make sure that we will be able to add that course to your AHS Transcript o Fill out the Dual Enrollment Form and get signatures from your counselor and the principal o Return that form to your counselor o As soon as you complete your course, you must bring an official copy of the grade report to your counselor o If you do not do this, we will have to add an “F” to your AHS Transcript

25. Grade Point Average (GPA) Difficulty of course load SAT/ACT scores Class rank HS and community activities, involvement Recommendations Writing -- Essay

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