1. College and Career Planning Welcome to High School, Class of 2021
College and Career Planning Welcome to High School, Class of 2021 ! th Grade Enrollment

2. High School Schedule 7:23 am – 2:30 pm
Thursdays Early release – 1:55 dismissal
Half days – 10:40 dismissal

3. 3 Diploma Options College Readiness Diploma 26 credits
Gold Medallion Honors Diploma 26 credits
International Baccalaureate Options credits

4. Credits & Units These 2 terms mean the same thing.
Full-year Class = 1 credit
Semester Class = ½ credit
Remember, EVERYTHING COUNTS so come to school and pass all your classes!

5. Grade 9 Core Courses English Language Arts I or Pre IB/Honors ELA
World History or Pre IB/Honors World History
Physics or Pre IB/Honors Physics
Math Course: Algebra I unless you have completed it in middle school

6. THINGS TO REMEMBER ALL Diplomas require 4 credits of English and Math
Community Service is required for graduation
ALL Diplomas can participate in A+ to earn money for college

7. Electives
PE and Health Other options on the sheet – choose so that you have 8 total credits Choose Alternates

8. Block Schedule Sample A-Day B-Day Band Algebra 1 ELA 1 French 2
PE/Health
Physics
World History
AVID 9

9. Enrollment Paperwork is due . . .
Northgate March 6
Eastgate March 6
We’ll be back!!!!
Northgate March 9
Eastgate March 10

10. Communication No folders or agendas, so be ACTIVE
We need accurate addresses and phone numbers
Use website and Apps
Weekly announcements
Using Power School
is the most efficient way to contact teachers

11. Other Important Considerations:
Lunch
Cafeteria
Anywhere students can WALK
Hot Dog Church
Hornets are RESPONSIBLE
MAC Books
Insurance
Educational use ONLY

12. Athletics and Activities
Students must be academically eligible to participate (pass 7 out of 8 classes)
Participation fees $50 per student per year
Athletic physicals
Activity pass – allows students entrance to home games (all sports)

13. Important Dates May 16 – Activity Night August 15 – Freshman Jumpstart
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Pick up 9th grade schedules
Meet coaches/club sponsors
Located in the Norclay Building
August 15 – Freshman Jumpstart
Half day high school orientation in the morning
Open House in the evening

14. Questions and Answers (