1. Welcome to Cardinal Nation! 2019-2020 #itsamovement
High School 101
Welcome to Cardinal Nation!
#itsamovement

2. Hard Work, Dedication & respect empowers all learners to meet their greatest potential.

3. Example of our schedule

4. I/E Time

5. High School Attendance
Absences are PER class period, not day
A student shall lose credit for absences beyond six (6) unless the student:
makes up all work required by the teacher
completes the semester with a passing average (not counting the final exam grade)
makes a grade of 70 or higher on the final exam.

6. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English 1
Foundations of Math 1
Math 1
Earth/Environmental Science
World History
Health/P.E.
Elective

7. Standardized Tests EOCs- English 2; Math 1; Biology NC Finals
CTE Exams
Pre-ACT (10th grade)
ACT (11th grade)
Work Keys (12th grade)
* Exam Week Guidelines

8. Course Credit & GPA Students earn a credit for each course passed
6 = Sophomore 13 = Junior 20 = Senior
Course Credit & GPA

9. Honors, AP and CCP Honors- (9th-12th grade): A=4.5 weighted
AP- (10th, 11th and 12th grade): A=5.0 weighted
Wilkes Community College’s Career and College Promise Transferrable (11th and 12th grade): A=5.0 weighted

10. Graduation Requirements
English 4 credits Math 4 credits Science 3 credits History 4 credits Health/PE Electives 6 credits
Spanish 1 & 2 (4 year college) Total Possible Credits: 32 Minimum Credit Diploma (requires prior approval): 22

11. EWHS Clubs Art Club Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
BETA and National Honor Society & National Technical Honor Society
Student Council
Pep Club
Spanish Club
Book Club
Key Club (after freshman year)
T3LC and UTA (by teacher recommendation)
EWHS Clubs

12. EWHS Athletics Football Volleyball Cheerleading Cross Country
Boys/Girls Soccer
Boys/Girls Tennis
Boys/Girls Golf
Boys/Girls Basketball
Boys/Girls Track
Boys/Girls Indoor Track
Baseball
Wrestling
Swimming
Softball
Shooting Team
EWHS Athletics

13. Marching Band & Chorus

14. Extra-Curricular Activities… Requirements
75 % passing
Drug Form
Driving
Sports
Clubs
Dances

15. Resources GEAR Up School Counselors (A-I & J-Z) PS parent portal
Tutor.com
CCP/WCC Career Coach
I/E Time

16. Parents, We need you!
Stay informed!!! Make sure you have access to the Parent Portal in PowerSchool
Provide us with s in addition to phone numbers for School Messenger Messages
Follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram; Check out our website! Stay connected with us!!!
Call and/or your student’s teachers first when questions or concerns arise
Update demographic information as soon as possible if it changes
Come out in support of your students and East Wilkes High School for athletic events, College Information nights, Elective Showcase, etc.

17. THank You!!!