1. Middle School Presentation

2. Who is your counselor? Ms. McAlister A – C
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Ms. Stanton D – K
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Ms. Jenkins L - Q
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Ms. McBride R – Z
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3. Successful Transition to High School
AHS Communication
PowerSchool
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Attendance
Organization
Balance

4. Ways of Communication Social Media: Twitter: @AirportStuGov
Instagram: Airport.Student.Section
Facebook: Official Airport High School
**Important Up-to-Date Information**

5. AHS Website www.AHS.Lex2.org Under School Counseling
Important Dates for Freshman
Registration Information
Change of Course Form
IGP Conferences
NCAA/NAIA - Student-Athletes
Scholarship Newsletter
Other Websites

6. AHS Website
Snap shot here

7. How important is PowerSchool?
Access to grades
Missing Assignments
Upcoming Assignments
Attendance
Class Schedule
School Fees

8. What is a credit? Each Semester-long class is worth one credit
Each 45-day class is worth ½ credit (i.e. Econ/Gov)
It takes 24 credits to graduate
All credits calculate into GPA and Class Rank

9. 10 Point Grading Scale
The uniform grading policy applies to all SC schools starting in the school year.
A =
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59

10. Level of Classes in High School
College Preparatory (CP)
Honors (HN)
Honors classes may receive awarded additional .5 value points toward GPA
Advanced Placement (AP)
AP classes may receive awarded additional 1.0 value points toward GPA
Early College (EC/Dual Credit classes may receive awarded additional 1.0 value points toward GPA)

12. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA: Grade points are assigned for each numerical grade
(example 85% = 3.0)
How is GPA calculated: Each number grade received in a class is associated with a point value. Each point value is averaged together to create a GPA.
Class Rank: Class rank is calculated at the end of the academic school year.

13. Transcript What is your high school transcript?
It shows your high school grades, classes, GPA, and class rank.
It will most likely be the first piece of information a college admissions officer will review.
This complete record of your coursework, grades and credits provides concrete evidence of whether you're prepared to attend a particular college or not.
SC UGP GPA
Weighted
Regular GPA
Class Rank

14. What is the B27 Club?
To qualify for the B27 Club, students must be taking at least two Carnegie Unit classes and must have an 85 or higher for the first 27 weeks of the school year.
*B27 Club members will be able to attend all home athletic events for FREE! Student ID will be stamped at the beginning of the school year.*

15. Attendance
Student Attendance laws require that students must be present a certain number of days per course to receive credit, provided the student receives a passing grade in the course:
More than 10 unexcused absences may result in loss of credit for course. No more than 5 unexcused absences a semester!

16. How does attendance and grades affect my GPA?

17. Example of a 4x4 Schedule Fall Semester Spring Semester 1st: Algebra
2nd: Science
3rd: Elective
4th: Elective
Spring Semester
1st: Geography
2nd: English
3rd: Elective
4th: Elective

18. 4x4 Block Schedule School begins at 8:20 1st Block (90 minutes)
2nd Block (90 minutes)
E Block (11: :55)
Lunch (11: :20)
3rd Block - (85 minutes)
4th Block (90 Minutes)
Dismissal 3:25

19. E.L.I.T.E. Intervention “E” Block
All students will have the opportunity to receive intervention for academics (Monday-Friday) and behavior (Friday) during our rotating intervention block. E Block will meet after second block each day prior to lunch. Students who are proficient in their academics and behavior will enjoy an extended lunch.
“E” Block Rotation:
Monday- 1st Block
Tuesday- 2nd Block
Wednesday- No “E” Block
Thursday- 3rd Block
Friday- 4th Block
Your current teachers make recommendations (English, Math, Social Studies, Science) based on your grades, test scores, and commitment toward achievement.
Students select 4 Elective courses and 4 alternates.
*** No changes to course requests after May 31, 2015.

20. Graduation Requirements

21. Registering for Courses
Your current teachers make recommendations (English, Math, Social Studies, Science) based on your grades, test scores, and commitment toward achievement.
Students select 4 Elective courses and 4 alternates.
Choose courses and alternates carefully, keeping your career cluster in mind.
The integrity of the master schedule is based on course requests. (Student Driven Schedule)
*** No changes to course requests after May 31, 2015.

22. 8th Graders can earn a High School credit in Lexington Two for….
Algebra I Honors
English I Honors
Computer Literacy & Digital Keyboarding (PRMS ONLY)
*Recommend a B or higher

23. Middle vs High Taking a High School credit class during Middle School:
Retaking a course - Middle School course(s) will be removed from your transcript and does not affect your GPA.
Who should retake the course?
Any student who makes a C or D in their High School course during Middle School should retake the course.

24. TO BE REVISED

25. Ms. Bledsoe jbledsoe@lex2.org 822.5600 x157
Early College “3-Year Associate's Degree Cohort Program” for 9th Graders
CURRENT 9th GRADERS CAN APPLY.
Program REQUIRES a 3 year commitment from student and parent/guardian, including summers.
Students must meet requirements for admissions to Midlands Technical College (passing scores on the SAT ACCUPLACER reading, and math assessments and WSAMP Writing Exam).
Courses and books are free to the student. Saving approximately $30K.

26. Successful Transition to High School (Recap)
AHS Website
Parent Portal
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Attendance
Organization
Balance

27. Questions?