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High School Course Information You Need For Your Child’s IGP
Dorchester District Two Rising 9th Grade
Scheduling Information
South Carolina High School Diploma Requirements
Core Courses and RecommendationsEnglishMathScienceSocial Studies
Electives Choices Career & Technology EducationForeign Language Fine ArtsAcademic Electives
Tonight You Will Learn About
Abbreviations used:EOCEP or EOC = End-of-Course Examination ProgramHSAP = High School Assessment ProgramCATE = Career & Technology EducationCP = College Preparatory H = Honors AP= Advanced Placement IB = International Baccalaureate
Subject # of Credits Benchmark EOCEP Course RequiredEnglish 4 credits (English 1)Math 4 credits (Algebra 1/Algebra 1-B)Science 3 credits (Biology)US History 1 credit (US History)American Government ½ creditEconomics ½ credit‘Other’ Social Studies 1 creditComputer Science 1 creditPE or JROTC 1 creditCATE or Foreign Lang 1 creditElectives 7 credits
Total24 credits
SC High School Diploma Requirements
EOC Exams are state mandated and generated final exams which count 20% of the final average for the course
In addition to 24 prescribed credits, students must also pass the HSAP Exit Exam
EnglishEnglish 1 CP or English 1 H English 2 CP or English 2 H
MathAlgebra 1-AAlgebra 1 CP or Algebra 1 HGeometry CP or Geometry HAlgebra 2 CP or Algebra 2H
9th Grade Core Course Options
SciencePhysical Science CP or Physical Science H
Social StudiesWorld Geography CP or Honors
The study of economic, political, and cultural societies within specific regions of the world and how they relate to the United States
Human Geography AP
9th Grade Core Course Options (cont)
English 1 CP Pass 8th grade English; Freshmen Seminar is attached as
an elective credit
English 1 Honors Pass 8th grade English with a grade of 93A or higher and/or
show superior writing and language skills
English 2 CP English 1 H credit with a grade less than 85B
English 2 Honors English 1 H with a grade of 85B or higher
English Recommendations
REMINDER: EOC required for English 1 CP and H
Taken concurrently with English 1 CP only
Focus on writing within and across the curriculum
Develop and reinforce study skills
Preparation for English 1 EOC
Counts as an elective credit for graduation
Freshman Seminar
Algebra 1-APass 8th grade math with a 76D or lowerStandard Not Met on PASS may require placement in
Math Essentials course for elective credit
Algebra 1 CPPass 8th grade math with a grade of 77C to 92B
Algebra 1 HonorsPass 8th grade math with a grade of 93A or higher
and/or demonstrate superior math skills through various assessments
Mathematics Recommendations
REMINDER: EOC required for Algebra 1 CP and H
Geometry CP Earned credit for Algebra 1 H with final grade of 84C or lower
Geometry Honors Earned credit for Algebra 1 H with final grade of 85B or higher
Algebra 2 CP Earned credit for Geometry CP or H with a final grade of 84C
or lower
Algebra 2 Honors Earned credit for Algebra 1 H and Geometry H with a final
grade of 85B or higher
Mathematics Recommendations (cont)
Physical Science CPPassed 8th grade science and will be taking Elementary
Algebra for the Technologies 1 or Algebra 1 CP in 9th grade
Physical Science HonorsDemonstrated strong interest and superior skills in 8th grade
science with a final grade of 93A or higher
Physical Science Honors and Biology Honors (with EOC)May be taken simultaneously with teacher recommendationShould demonstrate strong interest in science and have a
desire to complete coursework at the AP/IB level
Science Recommendations
World Geography CPPassed 8th grade social studies
World Geography Honors Recommendation from 8th grade social studies teacher Strong desire to take AP/IB classes in high school Should demonstrate superior writing skills
Advanced Placement Human Geography Most advanced students Should demonstrate superior writing skills, advanced
knowledge of history, sociology, and geography, and have the desire to complete coursework at the AP/IB level
Required to take the AP exam at the end of the year
Social Studies Recommendations
Elective Course OptionsStudents may be able to choose up to three elective credits depending on their teacher recommended core courses. Alternates will be selected during your IGP in case you are not able to get your top choices.
Must earn a Career & Technology Education (CATE) credit OR a foreign language credit; not both
Students attending a technical college are NOT required to take a foreign language
CATE courses are offered at each high school as well as the Dorchester County Career & Technology Center
CATE or Foreign Language Recommendations
Students planning to attend a 4-year college after high school are required to have two years of the same foreign language (some colleges require three)
Students planning to attend a technical college, even if planning to transfer to a 4-year college, do NOT have to take a foreign language
It is strongly recommended a student not attempt a foreign language until English 1 credit has been earned
Students who earned a credit in level 1 of a foreign language may accept the challenges of a level 2 course and are encouraged to continue without a lapse between levels 1 and 2
CATE or Foreign Language Recommendations (cont)
Must complete a unit of PE or JROTC; not bothMay take any year of high school but most take in
9th gradePE 1 or JROTC 1 must be taken before a Weight
Training course may be takenWeight Training does NOT satisfy the PE
graduation requirementEach high school has a strong, successful JROTC
program
Physical Education or JROTC
ARHS &
FDHS
SHS
Fine Arts ElectiveNot a high school graduation requirementSouth Carolina 4-year colleges require at
least one Fine Arts elective for admission
• Drawing and Painting• Sculpture and Ceramics•Media Arts • Photography
Performing Arts Visual Arts•Chorus •Piano•Theater•Dance•Band•Strings
Applies to ALL high school credit courses taken ANY year, not just 8th grade
May retake same exact course and level without penalty (ex., took English 1 H, must retake English 1 H)
Middle school grade and credit will be removed from the transcript and only the high school grade will remain, whether higher or lower
Retaking a High School Credit Course from Middle School
Consider this option if not proficient in the high school credit course by the end of the school year
Highly recommended students retake high school credit courses when final average is below 85B
May retake course(s) taken in middle school during 9th grade ONLY
Retaking a High School Credit Course from Middle School (cont)
Dorchester District Two program housed at Fort Dorchester High School
For highly motivated students who have plans to attend a 4-year university immediately after high school
Offers coursework at the college level
Suggested course of study on page 31 of the 2012-2013 District Course Guide
The International Baccalaureate Programme
Must provide own transportation if not already zoned to attend FDHS
Must appeal to the DD2 Board of Trustees if not already zoned to attend FDHS
For more information, contact: Danielle Watson, School Counselor at FDHS
The International Baccalaureate Programme (cont)
Students are assigned a teamTeachers have common planning with team teachersProvides additional support across the curriculumEncourages collaboration with assignments and tests
Student need determines team placementCourse requestsTeacher recommendations Middle school gradesMiddle school test scores (ex. Explore, PASS, SRI) Special Services team decisionsParent overrides
Freshman Academy Teams
High school teachers assess students in the first weeks of school and make recommendations for students who need to move up or down a level.
Once the school year begins, level change requests (ex. Honors to CP) are not permitted Creates changes to entire schedule and/or team, not just one
class
Scheduling prioritySeniors JuniorsSophomoresFreshmen
Freshman Academy Scheduling
Thank you for attending. We look forward to seeing the Class of 2017 in
August!
Questions?