1. Welcome Students & Parents
University Connections:
School of Design, Arts & Engineering

2. Our Goal? For All Students to Graduate College or Career Ready

3. Nuts & Bolts
Things You Would Like to Know

4. Know Your Support Dean ----------- Ms. Poole
9th Graders ---- Mr. Pardo
10th Grade Mr. Lee
11th Grade Ms. Hall
12th Grade Mrs. Shaw
Career Development / CTE
Ms. Frazier & Ms. Lynch
SAP (Social Worker)
Ms. Pettis
Each of you have a different counselor based on the alphabet of your last name. If your last name begins with…., your counselor is…
These counselors will continue to serve as your counselor through graduation. If you need to review information or ask questions, please or visit your counselor during lunch to schedule an appointment.

5. Know Your Administrators
Principal Dr. Smith Assistant Principals: Mr. Horton - 9th Grade Mr. Gilmore Mr. Miller Ms. Lindsey

6. Know your calendar, etc….
Calendar – Modified (9 weeks on / 2 weeks off).
July – May
Hours – 7:25am – 2:30pm (Building 7:00am)
Program – Block Schedule (4 CR / Fall & 4 CR / Spring)
Graduation Requirements – 26 Credits
4 Credits in – English, SS, Science & Math = 16
1 Credit – Health & PE
9 Credits – Electives
(Options) CTE Career & Technical Education, Language, Academy, Art, Music, Etc…

7. GPA & Quality Points Grade Academic Honors AP Courses A 4 4.5 5 B 3
3.5 C 2
2.5 D 1
1.5 F

8. How To Keep Track of Progress?
PowerSchool – The MS account does not transfer. (accounts are updated weekly)
Teachers - Questions / Discrepancies

9. What Can Parents Do?
Make school A PRIORITY. Don’t tolerate tardies / absences & attend as many Parent Events as Possible.
Check PowerSchool and teachers on a regular basis.
Ask about Homework. Contact teachers and or look in their school websites.
Listen to and support your child allowing them a voice.
This is the time to encourage your student
to begin making some decisions on their
own.
Encourage / Support extra-curricular
participation (Sports,
Academic & Educational Clubs)
Remember, your child needs your
support and encouragement during
this transition.

10. Where to find information
Our school website -
Staff Directory - Teacher’s name by subject, s & website
ing Counselors

11. How Can Your Child Achieve Success?
Setting Realistic (Academic & Social) Goals
Communicating Daily About School Related Issues
Creating a Partnership with Teachers / School

12. Thank Your
For Your Time