1. A guide to the upcoming years
High School 101:
A guide to the upcoming years
By Karen New Counselor

2. Welcome to SHS- Home of the Tigers!

3. SHS Administration Mr. Virgil Winslett, Principal
Mr. Jeff Smith, Assistant Principal

4. Ways to get involved: Sports Band and Auxiliaries- Football
Basketball
Volleyball
Track
Wrestling
Tennis
Golf
Baseball/Softball
Cheerleading
Soccer
Band and Auxiliaries-
Marching Band
Colorguard
Danceline

5. Ways to get involved: (con’t)
Clubs/ Organizations-
Key Club
SADD
Beta Club
Mu Alpha Theta
Yearbook Staff
Student Council
FFA
FCCLA
FCA
First Priority

6. Important Points!! Grade Point Average (GPA)-
Begins with the first credits earned
Changes according to the grade/credit earned
POINTS earned
A’s- 4 points
B’s- 3 points
C’s- 2 points
D’s- 1 point
F’s- No point/ No credit
Note: PreAP credits are weighted by .5, AP/DE are weighted by 1.0

7. GPA Examples English 9 A 4 pt English 9 A 4 pt World History B 3 pt
Career Prep A 4 pt
Algebra IA F 0 pt
LIFE PE A 4 pt
Physical Science B 3 pt
Alabama History A 4 pt
Total points pt
(Divided by 7 classes)
GPA equals 3.0
English 9 A 4 pt
World History B 3 pt
Career Prep A 4 pt
Algebra IA B 3 pt
LIFE PE A 4 pt
Physical Science B 3 pt
Alabama History A 4 pt
Total points pt
(Divided by 7 classes)
GPA equals

8. Diploma Options Diploma w/Adv Aca End Diploma 4 English 4 English
4 History
4 Math (Must go above Alg II/Trig)
4 Science (PreAP, AP, Honors
2 Foreign Language
1 CTE/Fine Art/
PE, Career Prep, Health
2½ Electives
(credits must include 3 DE/AP)
Diploma
4 English
4 History
4 Math
4 Science
3 CTE/ Fine Art/ Foreign Language
PE, Career Prep, Health
2 ½ Electives

9. EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT
* Dual Enrollment
College courses taught by college professors. Course grade determines course credit.
Options:
Jeff State (at SHS)
UA Early College (online)
* AP Courses
Rigorous courses taught by trained HS teachers. AP Test score determines course credit as decided by each college. Qualifying scores begin at a 3.

10. HELP! Which do I choose?
Know your child/yourself: Will your child/you be successful in the advanced levels of science and math? (PreAP vs Non-PreAP classes)
ASPIRE Results: Check the College Readiness box. Suggest that student be “at or above” in math and science.
Both will allow a student to attend college. The advanced endorsement is the most college preparatory.
Advanced Classes vs Solid GPA: This must factor into the equation. If a student is not prepared, the GPA will drop.

11. Standardized Testing STATE TESTING PreACT as a Sophomore
ACT with Writing as a Junior
Work-Keys as a Senior
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
PSAT as a Junior
ASVAB as a Junior/Senior

12. Timeline: April 12th: Registration in class at SMS
April 20th: Students will tour SHS
April 26th: Registration papers due back to SMS
July 23rd: Registration/Orientation for student with last names A-M 6:00 PM SHS Cafeteria
July 24th: Registration/Orientation for student with last names N-Z 6:00 PM SHS Cafeteria

13. Questions/Answers
shs.sccboe.org- School website with staff addresses listed. THE BEST way to stay in touch with a teacher and stay current on all of the latest information.
Office number:
Direct line for Karen New:
addresses:

14. Thanks for coming!!!!!