“Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I’ll understand.” ~Chinese proverbs
Graduation Requirements
English – 4 creditsMath – 4 credits (must include Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II and one upper level math)
Social Studies – 3 ½ credits (World History or World Geography, U.S. History, Economics/Government and ½ credit of Personal Finance)
Science – 3 credits (must include Biology, Chemistry I and another lab science)
Lifetime Wellness – 1 credit
Graduation Requirements
P.E. – ½ credit (may waive if playing a sport)Computer Applications – 1 creditForeign Language – 2 credits (must be in the
same foreign language)Fine Arts – 1 creditFocused Program of Study – 3 credits (must
be in a related field)
26 total credits required for graduation
Programs of Study
Business TechnologyCarpentryWeldingProject Lead the WayHealth Science Education
◦Focus on Nursing EducationFamily and Consumer Sciences
◦Focus on Teacher Preparation and Social Services
Programs of Study
Collision Repair ◦Offered at MCHS
Manufacturing and Machining◦Offered at MCHS
Academic Program of Study◦Must include 3 courses beyond what is required
for graduation Fine Arts Humanities Math/Science
Honors Diploma Requirements
Students must score at or above each of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT. The readiness benchmark scores for the ACT are:
English 18 Mathematics 22 Reading 21 Science 24
Tennessee Scholars
English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and 1 upper level
math) Science – 3 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Biology II or
Chemistry II) Social Studies – 3 ½ credits Wellness and P.E. – 1 ½ credits Fine Arts – 1 credit Foreign Language – 2 credits CTE Courses or Dual Enrollment Courses – 2 credits
◦ 80 hours of community service◦ Overall “C” average in TN Scholars classes◦ 95% attendance throughout high school◦ No out-of-school suspensions
**Application must be on file in Counseling Office prior to graduation**
Seal of Excellence
Requires 10 or more honors classes with a grade of “B” or better
Must have a 3.2 GPA or higherAllows the student to be ranked ahead of
other students and eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian
Connections
Connect with the school◦Facebook◦Twitter
Connect with the teachers◦Edmodo◦Nicenet
Connect with the students◦Extra curricular activities
Connect with the community◦ Community Service
Connections with School
Facebook ◦South Pittsburg High School ◦South Pittsburg High School Quarterback Club
Twitter ◦sphspirates1
Website ◦www.southpittsburghigh.org
Connections with Teachers
Edmodo◦www.edmodo.com
Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students
Code to join Guidance/Counseling group – odvc1zNicenet
◦www.nicenet.org An internet classroom assistant
Connections with Students
Get involved in something!!!!
Colleges and scholarship committees look for this – they want to see a well-rounded person
Makes high school more enjoyable
Connections with Community
Required for TN Scholars◦80 hours required
College scholarships available based on number of hours of community service
Looks good on college applications and resume`s◦Again, colleges want someone well-rounded
Start keeping up with this now and put on a resume`
Testing Requirements
End-of-Course tests in:◦ English I, English II, English III, Algebra I,
Algebra II, Biology I and U.S. History Test grade counts 25% of final grade in class
ACT Plan test in 10th gradeACT test in 11th grade
◦Math subscore determines math placement in senior year
ACT
Required for math placement in senior year
Required for Honors DiplomasRequired for college admissionsScholarships are based on this
Ways to Improve ACT
Take as much math as possibleTake the ACT Prep class in high schoolAttend ACT workshop offered hereRead every day!!!!
◦Time magazine◦Newsweek◦Sports Illustrated
Hope Lottery/Financial Aid
Hope Lottery◦ 3.0 GPA or a 21 ACT
Changes may be coming – will update as we know more◦ $4000 per year
General Assembly Merit Scholarship◦ 3.75 GPA and a 29 ACT◦ $1000 per year extra
Aspire Award◦ Must meet Hope Lottery criteria and have financial need◦ $1500 per year extra
Hope Lottery/Financial Aid
Hope Access Grant◦2.75 -2.99 GPA and 18, 19, 20 ACT◦Must have adjusted gross income of $36,000◦$2750 for one year only
Wilder Naifeh Technical Skills Grant◦Must be attending a TN Technology Center◦$2000 per year
Other financial aid is either based on academics, community service or financial need.
Please follow us on Facebook and our website for more scholarship information.
FAFSA is completed in January of the senior year.
Resume`
Start one now!!!Include:
◦Community service◦Awards/honors – both academic and athletics◦Clubs/organizations◦Athletics◦Work experience – paid and unpaid
Grading Scale
A = 93 – 100 = 4 points B = 85 – 92 = 3 points
C = 75 – 84 = 2 points
D = 70 – 74 = 1 pointF = 0 – 69 = 0 points
G.P.A.
This is your Grade Point AverageCalculated based on the letter grade you
earn in a classTotal points divided by number of classes
attempted
http://www.ithaca.edu/rhp/parkadvising/docs/gpacalculator/
Tips from Students
9th and 11th grades are the most difficultDon’t ever take a class for granted – you
always have to studyKeep a flashdrive with you at all timesDon’t be afraid to ask questionsRead the signs in the hallwaysStart strong and stay strong in academicsGet involved in something
Contact Information
Thank you for coming. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any
time.
Lynn M. Hale, M.Ed.School Counselor837-7561 school667-5566 [email protected]