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Nation Ford High SchoolFirst Impressions

Welcome!

Class of 2019Beverley Bowman, Principal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcZg51Il9no

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Curriculum Night Agenda NFHS Staff Graduation requirements Support for Students and Parents Departments and Courses How to Stay on Track How to Register

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NFHS Staff

AdministrationBeverley Bowman, Principal

Assistant Principals Pam Pittman (A-D) Emily McQuay (E-K) Debra Miller (L-Q) Ernest Poag (R-Z)

Counselors

Sonya Williams (A-Co) Kirkley Russell (Cp-Hh) Charles Drakeford (Hi-Mg) Tarah Boulware (Mh-Si) Shaun Huitt (Sj-Z)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D8jwyBJa50

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Goal: College and Career Ready

Colleges and Companies Look For: A Love of learning Academic interest and discipline Commitment to success and academic

excellence Willingness to take on work and

responsibility

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Goal: College and Career Ready

Colleges and Companies Look For: Maturity Ability to handle college-level work

AP courses – college admission officers will give priority over an applicant who has not taken any

May earn credit or advanced standing

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SC diploma requires = 24 credits 1 course = 1 credit Meet attendance

requirements

What Does It Take To Graduate?

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Courses and Required UnitsCourse Units

English 4

Math 4

Science 3

U.S. History and Constitution 1

Government/Economics 1

1 Additional Social Studies 1

Physical Education or JROTC 1

Computer Science/Intro to Computers 1

Cluster Course or Foreign Language 1

High School 101 1

Electives 6

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Promotion Standards

Year Units/Courses Required

Freshman Successful Completion of 8th Grade

Sophomores 1 English, 1 Math, & 4 Other = 6 Units

Juniors 2 English, 2 Math, 1 Science, and 7 Other = 12 Units

Seniors 3 English, 3 Math, 2 Sciences, and 8 Other = 16 Units

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NFHS Students Can Graduate With More Than 24 Credits

4 classes/semester (90 min. per class) 2 semesters/year 8 credits per year = 32 credits upon

graduation

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Question

Why is the school schedule structured so that students earn 8 more credits than needed to meet State requirements for graduation?

To expose students to more career/elective courses To allow students to focus only on 4 courses at one

time To accommodate students that fail a course

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

SC Uniform Grading Scale adopted in 2000 for all high schools in SC

GPA impacts class rank, scholarships, college admissions, athletic eligibility, and possibly employment

GPA is re-calculated each semester

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Course Levels Regular College Prep Honors Advanced Placement or Dual Credit

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Example English I CP 91= 3.75 Algebra I CP 87= 3.25 Physical Science CP 94= 4.12 World Geography Honors 94= 4.625 GPA = 3.94

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Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)

Outlines courses that students plan to take in high school

Created/revised annually by parent, student, and counselor beginning in 8th grade

Allows students to identify a career field of interest

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Naviance Prepares Students for Post Secondary

Success Students learn about themselves and

exploring careers Create plans and develop the skills and

knowledge to set and accomplish their goals.

Personalized learning plans College preparation, resources, and

support

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Electives: Sorted into Schools of Study

Arts and Humanities A/V Technology &

Communications; Arts Humanities

Engineering/Integrated Tech Agriculture, Food, & Natural

Resources Architecture and

Construction Science, Technology,

Engineering, & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution,

& Logistics

Health/Human Services Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Law & Public Safety Education & Training

Business/Infor. Systems Information Technology Marketing, Sales, & Service Business, Mgt, &

Administration Finance

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Declaring a Major

Students encouraged to select major by 10th grade

4 required courses within a major Majors are recognized at graduation—

student wears a special cord Not required to complete a major for graduation Students may have multiple majors

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What Classes Should I Take Next Year?

Core Classes English Math Science Social Studies

Required Electives High School 101 PE or ROTC

Electives2 of your choice

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Marine Corps JROTCThings that we focus on in Marine JROTC:

-Leadership-Citizenship-Personal Growth-Responsibility-Career Exploration-Public Service-Moral, Mental and Physical Fitness

*It is all about Respect for Self and Others!*Positive Mental Attitude*Working together as a Team/Family*Uplifting and Encouraging each other

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Foreign Language

French and Spanish Levels 1-5 Emphasis on Communicative Skills One unit is needed for graduation Two units are needed for most schools in S.C. Three are needed for Clemson and College of Charleston

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Digital Art & DesignIn Digital Art & Design, students will learn how to create artwork on the Mac computer using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop with a focus using the design principles.

Projects, Assignments, and Activities Include:• Designing and Creating T-shirts • Promotional Posters• Making Buttons • Recreates• Business Cards and Notepads • Vinyl Decals• Logo’s • Embroidery• Working with Clients • Internships• Banners • *College Credit*

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Tips for Selecting Courses

Teacher recommendations

Course prerequisites

Grade level requirements

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Course Registration Advisement:Fort Mill Middle School - Feb. 5th – 6th

Banks Trail Middle School – Feb. 19th

Springfield Middle School – Feb. 25th – 26th

8th Grade Tours—(May 22nd) LEAD Camp (July 13th – 16th) 9th Grade Orientation (August 12th)

When Do I Register?

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Contact Information Debra Miller, Assistant Principal

millerde@fort-mill.k12.sc.usSonya Williams, Counselor (A-Co)williamso@fort-mill.k12.sc.us Kirkley Russell, Counselor (Cp-Hh)russellk@fort-mill.k12.sc.usCharles Drakeford, Counselor (Hi-Mg)drakefordc@fort-mill.k12.sc.usTarah Boulware, Counselor (Mh-Si)boulwaret@fort-mill.k12.sc.usShaun Huitt, Counselor (Sj-Z)huitts@fort-mill.k12.sc.us

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Final Thoughts

We look forward to seeing you in the Fall of 2015!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoI1dk9J_SY