1. Clinton High School Welcome Students!

2. Administration Ronald Bean............ Principal Tony Faison.... Assistant Principal Donna Odum.... Assistant Principal

3. Student Services Amy Sarp, Counselor Kristen Lee, Counselor Kristy Moore, Career Development and Instructional Management Coordinator Deedra Sherron, Student Services Data Manager Jan Faison, Administrative Assistant Renee White, Social Worker Kathriene Rivera, Hispanic Parent Liason

4. Workshop Purposes Explain graduation requirements Answer questions about these requirements Explain registration process

5. Career Development Plan (CDP) A four-year course of study for students Based on a student’s career interest and post- secondary plans

6. MAKING the GRADE to Succeed “Future-Ready” Graduates for the 21 st Century 2012-2013

7. Future-Ready Core Course of Study Provides for a strong academic foundation Designed to give students many options after graduation Post-secondary training College Workforce Military Provides a balanced schedule of academic courses and a concentration in: Career Technical Education (CTE) Arts JROTC Provides student with the options they need to select the best path to meet their life goals

8. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements 4English I, II, III, IV 4Math Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II 4 th math course to be aligned with student’s post- secondary plans 3Science Earth/Environmental Science Biology A physical science (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science) 4Social Studies Civics/Economics World History US History

9. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements 1 Health & PE 13 Electives (minimum) 2 Electives from Arts, CTE, or Second Language 4 additional electives in any of the following areas: Career Technical Education (Career Clusters) Fine Arts (Band, Theatre, Visual Arts) Other subject areas of concentration (math, science, social studies, Second Language, English, PE, JROTC)

10. To Earn a Concentration in CTE Must take at least (4) technical credits from courses in a Career Cluster A minimum of three (3) technical credits must come from the Foundation Courses Complete a second level course listed in the Foundation Courses (Indicated by *) The 4 th technical credit can be either a Foundational or Enhancement course in a Career Cluster

11. Why a Career Cluster? Helps you make an informed career plan Encourages you to prepare for careers/jobs which will be in the greatest demand & follows the most current business trends Helps you to begin to choose a career that best fits your talents & capabilities

12. UNC System Course Requirements High School Diploma Four Units of English Four Units of Math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a higher level math course) Two Units of Social Studies (including Civics and US History)

13. UNC Systems Course Requirements Continued Three Units of Science (including a life science, Physical Science and a laboratory science) Two Units of the same Second Language

14. UNC Minimum Admissions Requirements (entering 2013) The minimum combined SAT score (math and reading) for admission is 800 or a composite ACT of 17 The minimum high school GPA for first time freshmen is 2.5

15. NC Academic Scholars Program Unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher Four Units of English Four Units of Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a higher level math) Three Units of Science (a Physics or Chemistry, Biology, and Earth/Environmental Science) Three Units of Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, and US History)

16. NC Academic Scholars Program Two Units in a language other than English (the same language) One Unit of Health and Physical Education 4 Units in a CTE concentration, Arts, Languages or JROTC Elective Units to include at least three second level CTE or AP/Honors courses

17. Promotion Requirements Promotion to 9th Grade …….. Successful Completion of 8th Grade Promotion to 10th Grade …… Successful Completion of 7 units which must include English 9 and one unit of math Promotion to 11th Grade …… Successful Completion of 14 units which must include English 10 and one additional unit of math Promotion to 12th Grade ……. Successful Completion of 21units which must include English 11 and one additional unit of math

18. Academic Levels Regular Honors (HN) Advanced Placement (AP)