1. Now Presenting… CLASS OF 2019 8 th Grade Orientation

2. Future Core Course of Study

3. FUTURE - READY CORE COURSE OF STUDY The Goal of the Future – Ready Core is to make sure that all students will graduate prepared for post-secondary education and careers. Enrolled; Enlisted or Employed

4. 28 units of credit needed to graduate Block or A/B Schedules (90 minute class period) Example of Block 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem. English ICommon Core I Earth ScienceW. History Health/PEC. Apps. II Computer Apps IFoods I

5. High School Graduation Requirements From the time you enter kindergarten, you’re getting ready for high school graduation. To make sure you are on track, remember that every high school student must meet the Course and Credit, North Carolina Graduation Project, End-of-Course Tests, Computer Skills Test, and Local requirements. Course and Credit Requirements — Listed in the chart below and organized according to the year a student first entered high school. Graduation Project Requirement — Successfully complete the North Carolina Graduation Project (for students who entered ninth grade in 2006-07 or later). The North Carolina Graduation Project includes four components: a research paper, a portfolio, a product and a presentation. More information is available on the Graduation Project at www.ncpublicschools.org/graduationproject. End-of-Course Test Requirements — Earn passing scores on the five essential end-of-course tests: Algebra I, Biology, Civics and Economics, English I, and U.S. History (for students who entered ninth grade in 2006-07 or later). Computer Skills Test — Earn a passing score on the Computer Skills Test. Local Requirements — Meet any additional requirements adopted by your local board of education. FUTURE-READY CORE English 4 Credits I, II, III, IV Mathematics 4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) OR (Integrated Math I, II, III) 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans At the request of a parent and with counseling provided by the school, a student will be able to opt out of this math sequence. He/she would be required to pass Algebra I and Geometry or Integrated Math I and II and two other application-based math courses. Science 3 Credits A Physical Science course, Biology, Earth/Environmental Science Social Studies 3 Credits Civics and Economics, US History, World History**** Second Language Not required for graduation. Required to meet MAR (minimum application requirements) for UNC. Computer Skills No specific course required; students must demonstrate proficiency through state testing. Health and Physical Education 1 Credit Health/Physical Education Electives or other requirements*** 6 Credits required 2 Elective credits of any combination from either: – Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Arts Education – Second Languages 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: – Career and Technical Education (CTE) – JROTC – Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts) – Any other subject area (e.g. mathematics, science, social studies, English) 21 Credits plus any local requirements. **** Effective with ninth graders of 2003-2004, World History must be taken to meet the requirements of World Studies. High School Graduation Requirements 4 Credits in English English I, II, III, IV 4 Credits in Math Common Core Math I, II, III, & One additional math course higher than CC III (to be aligned with the students post high school plans ie. Pre-Calculus) 3 Credits in Science Physical Science Course (Includes Physics or Chemistry) Biology Earth Environmental Science

6. Continuation of HS Graduation Requirements 4 Credits in Social Studies World History Civics and Economics American History I American History II 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education Second Language Not required for graduation. 2 credits required to meet minimum application requirements for UNC- systems, and most colleges.

7. Electives and other requirements 2 Elective credits from any combination of: Career and Technical Education Arts Education World Languages 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (4 course concentration) from one of the following: Career and Technical Education JROTC Arts Education Any other subject area (e.g. English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health/PE) 6 Additional electives required

8. Credits Needed Credits needed to be Promoted to the 10 th Grade6 Credits needed to be Promoted to the 11 th Grade12 Credits needed to be Promoted to the 12 th Grade20 Credits needed to Graduate28 CREDITS NEEDED TO BE PROMOTED TO EACH GRADE

9. Standard vs. Honors vs. Advanced Placement Standard – Academically engaging and covers all material for graduation and curriculum requirements while building upon prior content knowledge Honors – Offer more rigorous, in-depth, and fast paced curriculum Advanced Placement (AP) – Designed to meet College Board’s standards and is the equivalent to a college level course – Can receive college credit – Taking the subject AP exam is part of course grade

10. Standard, Honors, AP Courses For some courses, you may earn “quality points.” For example, a plus 1 means that if you earned an” 88” in an Honors Level course, you would earn 4.000 points instead of 3.000 points toward your grade point average. Advanced, Honors, or Pre-IB courses Plus 1 Advanced Placement and IB courses Plus 2

11. Grade Point Average (GPA) Grading Scale The North Carolina standard grading and weighting system became effective in the 1994-95 school year for all students in grades 9-12. Courses designated as “Honors” as well as some mandated by the NC Department of Public Instruction receive one additional quality point ( 5.0 maximum). Courses designated as “AP” receive two additional quality points ( 6.0 maximum). The Durham Public Schools use the percentage grading scales as follows: 100-96 = 4.0 91 = 3.38 86 = 2.75 81 = 2.13 76 = 1.50 69> = 0.00 95 = 3.88 90 = 3.25 85 = 2.63 80 = 2.00 75 = 1.38 94 = 3.75 89 = 3.13 84 = 2.50 79 = 1.88 74 = 1.25 93 = 3.6 88 = 3.00 83 = 2.38 78 = 1.75 73 = 1.13 92 = 3.5 87 = 2.88 82 = 2.25 77 = 1.63 72-70 = 1.00 A=100-93 B=92-85 C=84-77 D=76-70 F=69-0

12. Homework Guidelines Plan for at least two hours of homework nightly. Rigorous student schedules will require additional time spent on academic work at home.

13. Achievement Level Requirements In addition to the 28 credits… Students will be required to perform at Achievement Level III or above on the following EOC tests: English II Biology Common Core Math I

14. Testing - High School WhoWhatWhenPurpose 9 th GradePSSSSpring Semester (March) - AP Potential data for all rising 10 th graders 10 th GradePLANFall Semester (December) -Helps students identify strengths and needs in order to be strategic when planning for college and career readiness -Required by the state of North Carolina 11 th Grade (10%) PSATFall Semester (October) - Allows students to qualify for National Merit Scholarships 11 th GradeACT*Spring Semester (March) - Required by the state of North Carolina as an indicator of College and Career Readiness 14

15. Traditional & Comprehensive High Schools C.E. Jordan High School Hillside High School Northern High School Riverside High School

17. Comprehensive Magnet High Schools Durham School of the Arts Southern School of Energy and Sustainability The School of Creative Studies

18. Smaller, Specialized High Schools City of Medicine Academy Durham Performance Learning Center Hillside New Tech J.D. Clement Early College Middle College Southern School of Engineering

19. Registration Students will register for their base high schools with the high school counselors – This is coordinated through your middle school counselor. Listen to announcements. Read handouts, the Brogden website, Connect-Ed, etc. All students will be registered for their base school regardless of pending applications with pathway/magnet/small high schools Students who are accepted into magnet programs, pathway programs, or small high schools will complete registration documents by their stated deadline upon acceptance.

20. Options, Options, & More Options Durham Public Schools offers many school options for students who are interested in applying to a school with a particular specialized program, non-traditional instructional method, or one that operates on a year-round calendar.

21. Middle College The mission of the Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College, a community characterized by diversity, high expectations and support for learning, is to enable students to accelerate their program of study and receive higher education credit, by providing an academically rigorous experience in a smaller and collegiate environment. Address: 1616 Cooper Street, Newton Bldg. Durham, NC Phone: 919-536-7203 Hours of Operation: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm School Schedule: 4 x 4 Semester Block (aligns with Durham Tech) Enrollment: 103

22. Hillside New Tech High School Rigorous project-based learning approach Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Small student to teacher ratio 100% Graduation Rate

23. Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School Offers a rigorous curriculum beginning with 9th grade On the campus of North Carolina Central University You will graduate with a high school diploma, plus up to two years of college credit toward a bachelor’s degree 100% Graduation Rate

24. City of Medicine Academy Geared towards educating future health care professionals Students can earn certification in several areas while still in high school and are prepared to enter the healthcare workforce and/or post-secondary health-care education ALL classes are Honors or Advanced Placement level 100% Graduation Rate

25. Durham School of the Arts Emphasis on visual and performance arts Offers beginning through advanced arts courses in: – band, chorus, piano, strings, guitar – art, sculpture, photography – dance, theater, creative writing Still offers Honors and Advanced Placement courses in non-art subjects.

26. Hillside International Baccalaureate Program A prestigious instructional magnet program with an international perspective and critical thinking skills with the diploma accepted worldwide. (At Hillside) Rigorous coursework, spending an average 2- 3 hours on coursework outside of school hours.

27. Southern School of Energy & Sustainability All students attending Southern School of Energy and Sustainability will select one of four small schools in which to complete his or her high school requirements. – The School of Biomedical Technology – The School of Business Management and Sustainability – The School of Computer and Technology Engineering – The School of Infrastructure Engineering Students will benefit from a smaller more intimate school while still receiving a large comprehensive high school experience including athletics, band, and other extracurricular activities. Certifications possible by graduation

28. School for Creative Studies Coursework selections may include: – media and broadcasting – film making and documentary studies – writing and journalism – architecture, interior, or landscape design – graphic design and marketing Interaction with experts from the community (Duke Center for Documentary Studies and local architects, for example) incorporated into the instructional program through visits, internships, classroom presentations Year-round calendar

29. Holton Career & Resource Center Holton prepares you for Barbering, Cosmetology, Scientific Visualization, Cisco Networking, Game Design, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Take core courses at your Base High School and Career Courses at Holton Career Center. Offers career certificate upon graduation Morning classes at base high school Afternoon classes at Holton

30. Pathways Hillside – Business & Finance Academy – Information Support Services – JROTC - Army Jordan – Plant, Animal, and Natural Resources System Riverside – Engineering & Technology – JROTC – Air Force Northern – Plant, Animal and Natural Resources Systems – Restaurant & Food/Beverage Services – Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance – JROTC – Air Force

31. Magnet Process Lotteries conducted in late February Lottery notification letters are mailed out in March through U.S. Postal Service

32. Applications All applications for Small High Schools, Magnet Programs, and Pathway Programs can be found online at www.dpsnc.net, our guidance suite once available, or Office of Student Assignment www.dpsnc.net The lottery application period is for one week in January – Submit completed applications online at dpsnc.net, mail or fax to Office of Student Assignment (on handout) – For JDC Early College, City of Medicine, and New Tech, students must complete application at online www.dpsnc.net AND submit the paper application to the Small High School to which the student is applying. o Lottery notification result letters – Mailed by the end of February 2014, through the US Postal Service Transfer application available

33. Applications ONLY Available Online www.dpsnc.net If an applicant needs computer access, available locations are listed below: – Durham Libraries – 8 different locations throughout Durham (request a user card from the front desk of the library). – Durham Housing Authority – (allows access for its residents at their community centers) – DPS Staff Development Center – 2107 Hillandale Rd., (Saturday’s, in January from 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.) – El Centro – 201 W. Main St., #100 ( 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F) – DPS ESL Center – 2107 Hillandale Rd. (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri) – DPS Magnet Schools (22 school sites during the operational hours of the respective school.) – Smart Phone Application at www.dpsnc.net

34. Questions, Comments, Thoughts For additional information, contact the magnet/base school directly or the High School Area Office at (919)-560-2550

35. Contact Information Leslie Brown 8 th Grade Counselor Brogden Middle School 919-560-3906 www.brogden.dpsnc.net

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