1. HENRY CLAY I0I Orientation for Parents of the Class of 2023
Tuesday, January 8th at 6:00pm
Counselors:
Bonnie Barnes, April Cain, Josh Edwards, Rachael Howard,
Lyndsey Timoney, Sharron Wesley
All Information Provided Tonight will be Available on the Henry Clay Counseling website.

2. *Henry Clay serves about 2300 students in grades 9-12.
*Henry Clay is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
*Approximately 76% of our graduates enter college.
*22 credits are required to graduate.

3. General Info
HC operates on a traditional 6 period school day (non-block).
The first class begins at 8:25 am and the last class ends at 3:15 pm. Each class is approximately minutes long.
Students will take a minimum of 6 classes each year. Each class is worth ½ credit per semester so students can earn a maximum of 3 credits per semester within the 6-period day.

4. Graduation Requirements
4 English credits
3 Math credits – Students must take math each year.
Minimum = Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 1 math elective
3 Science credits
Intro Physics, Biology, Chemistry OR
Adv. Biology, Adv. Chemistry, Adv/AP Physics

5. Graduation Requirements continued
3 Social Studies credits
Government, World Civilizations, US History
1 Health and Physical Education credit (.5 credit each)
1 Arts/Humanities credit
7 Elective credits (1 might be Math)
GRAND TOTAL = 22 CREDITS

6. PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM
The PCC is the same as graduation requirements except for the foreign language requirement.
At least 2 years of the same foreign language is required for college admissions.
Highly selective colleges require prospective students to have had a more rigorous high school course curriculum.
PCC for selective colleges:
4 years of English
4 years of Math
3-4 years of Science
3-4 years of Social Studies
3-4 years of the same foreign language
1 year of Arts/Humanities

7. 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE
The 9th grade schedule will be a Total of 6 Classes:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Elective
Middle School teachers make recommendations for core course placements.

8. English
Advanced English 1
requires summer reading
or English 1

9. Math Algebra 1 or Advanced Geometry or Advanced Algebra 2
must have completed Envision Algebra 1
recommended B or higher in Envision Algebra 1 and 245 on MAP math
or Advanced Algebra 2
must have completed Envision Adv. Geometry
recommended B or higher in Envision Adv. Geometry

10. Science Intro to Physics w/ESS or Advanced Biology w/ESS
recommended 240 on MAP math and 228 on MAP reading
recommended math course of Advanced Geometry or Advanced Algebra 2

11. Social Studies Advanced Government or AP Government
recommended 233 on MAP reading
recommended strong work ethic and maturity
recommended interest in government

12. 9th GRADE ELECTIVES – All Year
African American Literature
Newspaper
Broadcast Journalism
TV Radio
AP Human Geography
AP Comparative Government/Pol
Robotics
Fund Architecture/Civil Eng
Fund Engineering Design
Technological Design
French
German
Latin
Spanish
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Guitar
JROTC
Art I
Drawing I
Theater
AP Art History
Advanced Marketing
Business Law
Entrepreneurship
Digital Literacy
Financial Literacy
Sports Marketing
AP Computer Science Principles
Life Skills
Fitness for Life
Controlling Stress/Yoga
Debate
Adv Amer Hero in Film
Drama Activities

13. GRADING The CURRENT grading scale is as follows:
*District officials are discussing a change to this
A = 92 – 100 %
B = 83 – 91%
C = 74 – 82%
D = 65 – 73%
F = 0 – 64%
The school year is divided up into two semesters.
Students receive progress reports every 6 weeks.
Final grades are posted to the transcript at the end of each semester. Grades are not cumulative from one semester to the next. Each semester stands alone with permanent grades.

14. KEES Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
Students can qualify for scholarship money by making good grades (2.5 GPA or better).
Bonus award for ACT and SAT Test Scores.
Calculated at the end of each school year
Only AP courses are weighted
KHEAA will notify students
For more info go to

15. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Requirements to be promoted to the next grade level:
*5 credits to go to 10th grade
*10 credits to go to 11th grade
*16 credits to go to 12th grade

16. NCAA Eligibility
All students who wish to participate in college athletics must register with the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Students should register with the clearinghouse during junior year.
The NCAA has a list of Accepted Core Classes.
The CORE GPA is averaged using only these approved core classes.
More info:

17. Orientation for New Students
Orientation will be held for incoming 9th graders the first week in August.
Students will be invited to Henry Clay to meet teachers and tour the building.

18. Henry Clay Extracurricular Activities
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Clubs – to name a few
Academic Team
Dance Team
Debate Team
Drama Club
French Club
Go Green Club
History Club
Hockey
Outdoor Club
Speech Team
**More activities and clubs listed on the Henry Clay website

19. Henry Clay High School Incoming Freshman Orientation
Thank you for coming!
Students are assigned to a counselor by last name:
A – Ca = Sharron Wesley-Porter
Ce – Gol = April Cain
Gom – Kh = Rachael Howard
Ki-N = Lyndsey Timoney
O – Sl = Josh Edwards
Sm – Z = Bonnie Barnes