1. Tates Creek High School Class of 2012

2. Tates Creek High School Counselors 9 th Grade Counselor Mrs. Majo rs 10 th Grade A-D 11 th Grade A-C 12 th Grade A-D Mrs. Bruce 10 th Grade E-Le 11 th Grade D-Kl 12 th Grade E-L Mr. Waldrop 10 th Grade Li-R 11 th Grade Kn-P 12 th Grade K-R Mr. Schilch 10 th Grade S-Z 11 th Grade Q-Z 12 th Grade S-Z Mrs. Bowman - Phillips

3. Credits Needed to Graduate English – 4 credits Math – 3 credits (must take math all 4 years) Science – 3 credits Social Studies – 3 credits Health/P.E. – 1 credit Humanities – 1 credit Electives – 11 credits Total = 26 credits Pre-College Curr- 2 yrs For. Lang & Chem/Physics 26 credits = Diploma in May 2012!

4. Graduation in 2012 6 CREDITS = SOPHOMORE 12 CREDITS = JUNIOR 18 CREDITS = SENIOR 26 CREDITS = DIPLOMA!

5. A High School Semester 1 st Semester 1. English 2 =.5 2. World Civ. =.5 3. Integrated Sci. =.5 4. Math =.5 5. Health =.5 6. Elective =.5 7. Elective =.5 8. Elective =.5 4 credits 2 nd Semester 1. English 2 =.5 2. World Civ. =.5 3. Integrated Sci. =.5 4. Math =.5 5. Soph. 101 =.5 6. Elective =.5 7. Elective =.5 8. Elective =.5 4 credits

6. If you fail….. 1 st Semester 1. English 2 = X 2. World Civ. =.5 3. Integrated Sci. =.5 4. Math = X 5. Health =.5 6. Elective = X 7. Elective =.5 8. Elective =.5 2.5 credits 2 nd Semester 1. English 2 =.5 2. World Civ. =.5 3. Integrated Sci. = X 4. Math =.5 5. Soph. 101 =.5 6. Elective =.5 7. Elective = X 8. Elective =.5 3 credits

7. Graduation Plan 9 th Grade 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English 1English 2English 3English 4 MathMathMathMath Elective Int. ScienceInt. Sci 2BiologyElective Int. SSWorld Civ.U.S.HistoryElective PE/101Health/101HumanitiesElective Elective Elective ElectiveElective

8. What is the importance of a High School Transcript? A transcript is like a report card, it shows your grades and percentages in each class. Your high school transcript is submitted to colleges, employment agencies, military personnel and technical schools. A transcript says a lot about the type of person you are (hardworking, completed assignments, present in class, etc.)

9. Transcripts cont’d Many colleges, employment agencies, and military personnel ask to see a copy of your transcript before they meet you in person. If they do not like what it “tells them” about you, it may mean the difference between you getting the job and not getting the job or getting into college or not getting in. It is a reflection of you on paper!

10. Grade Point Averages At the end of each semester/year you will receive a weighted and un-weighted GPA (Grade Point Average). An un-weighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale: A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0 A weighted GPA gives you an extra point for each advanced class that you take. For each grade that you receive in an advanced class, you get an extra point.

11. Reasons to do well in High School Graduate Driver’s License KEES Money Scholarships (look at TCHS website) Achieve future goals

12. What happens after High School? Everyone will need some type of training. ◦ Technical school: plumber, electrician, heating and air conditioning repairs. ◦ Cosmetology school: hair, nails, and make-up ◦ Military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines ◦ 2 year college: nursing assistant, computer programmer, dental hygienist ◦ 4 year college: teacher, architect, engineer, physician

13. Why come see your counselor? Academic Progress- grades Personal problems – peers, family, teachers Concern for another student Discuss future goals and career options Scheduling classes Confidentiality is practiced

14. Attendance If you miss school due to illness, you must bring in a doctor’s note or a note from your parent / guardian in order for it to be an excused absence (parents may only write 10 excused notes) If you need to check out early for a doctor/dentist appointment, you must check out at the attendance office and provide a doctor’s note when you return. Absences without a note, will be unexcused absences.

15. Problems with your classes If you fall behind in class, you need to talk to the teacher of the class. If you need more assistance, you may make an appointment with your counselor to come up with a plan.

16. Goals for this school year: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Good Luck!