1. w.o.w. 9th Grade empowerment Packet
A Freshman’s Guide to High School 

2. What makes high school so different from middle school?
*Page 4 in your booklet:
Credits are required to move from one grade level to another
9th to 10th: 5 or more Credits
10th to 11th:11 or more Credits
11th to 12th: 17 or more Credits
12th to Graduation: 24 Credits

3. Graduation Requiremtents (page 5)
*4 Credits of English (Language Arts)
*4 Credits of Math (Algebra 1 & Geometry are required)
*3 Credits of Science (Biology is required) as well as a Physical Science (Physics, Earth/Space Science, or Chemistry
*3 Credits of Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, Economics w/ Financial Literacy & American Government (half a credit of each)

4. Grad Requirements Continued…
Testing and GPA Requirements
*Passing the 10th Grade FSA/ELA Florida Standard Assessment in English Language Arts
* Passing the Algebra 1 EOC
End of Course Exam
2.0 Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average)
Other EOC’s:
Biology, Geometry and U.S. History
*All EOC’s are 30% of final course grade
1 Credit of Performing/Fine Arts
1 Credit of PE (Personal Fitness and another PE)
8 Credits of Electives
*Choose wisely as they may lead to a future career 

5. Don’t freak out guys!! _ jfjeoirhsof-Stay Organized!
- Attend office hours to ask questions
_ jfjeoirhsof-Stay Organized!
- Check your grades regula regularly (once a week)
- Visit your counselor 
- If you fail something…..
TRY AGAIN!
Remember:
First Attempt In Learning
Instead, make a plan
For SUCCESS!
Here’s how!

6. We were all freshman once too 
There is no growth without a bit of struggle and that’s ok. We won’t give up on you so don’t give up on yourself ;)

7. We’re so excited to work with you towards the future your efforts will build

8. We are your DHS COUNSELORS AND WE’RE HERE TO ASSIST YOU! 