high school 101 class of 2017. what are the graduation requirements for the class of 2017? question...
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High School 101
Class of 2017
What are the graduation requirements for the class of
2017?
Question 1
High School Assessments
Service Learning
Credit Requirements
Career Preparation
English 4 credits Health 1/2 credit
Social Studies 3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit
Mathematics* 3 credits Technology Ed. 1 credit
Science 3 credits Program Choice 2 - 4 credits
Lifetime Fitness 1/2 credit Electives 1 - 3 credits
Credit Requirements
• 1 credit is equivalent to a full year course (FY) • ½ credit is equivalent to a semester course (half the year)
2 credits
Career & Technology Completer
4 credits
Advanced Technology
2 credits
World Language or or
Program Choices
Students must pass each assessment or score a total of 1602 on the four assessments.
High School Assessments
English 10
• Algebra 1/ Data Analysis
• Biology
• English 10
• Government (requirement for class of 2017)
ResumeMock
InterviewFour Year
Plan
Career Preparation
Service Learning
• 75 hours of service which includes planning, action, and reflection.
• Most HCPSS students complete service learning in middle school.
What is a Career Academy?
Question 2
A Career Academy:– Is an opportunity for a group of
students to enroll in a specific set of courses associated with a designated career area.
– Is a small learning community of students who take classes together.
– Teaches college preparatory curriculum with a career focus.
– Provides hands on work experiences with employers in the community and local colleges.
• Go to http://www2.hcpss.org/cte/
to learn more about the Career Academies!!
Pre-Engineering: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Academy
*Shaded areas indicate required career academy courses.
How do I select my classes?
Question 3
Teacher makes course
recommendation
Student takes course
request form home
Parent reviews, signs
and returns course request
form
School counselor
reviews request form and
forwards form to high school
The Course Selection Process
What is a typical academic schedule for a ninth grade
student?
Question 4
A Typical 9th Grade Course Selection
English 9 1 credit
United States History 1 credit
Mathematics 1 credit
Science 1 credit
Health ½ credit Lifetime Fitness ½ credit
World Language 1 credit
Fine Arts 1 credit • In this schedule World Language is the Program Choice.• Fine Arts is the elective choice.
What does the high school schedule look like?
Question 5
Start End Class Time
Period 1 7:25 8:15 50 minutes
Period 2 8:20 9:10 50 minutes
Period 3 9:15 10:05 50 minutes
Period 4A and 4B
10:10 12:2590 minutes with 30 minute lunch
Period 5 12:25 1:15 50 minutes
Period 6 1:20 2:10 50 minutes
What is a GPA?
Question 6
• GPA is a measure of a student's academic achievement.
• Points are earned based on letter grades.
• There are weighted and unweighted GPA’s. A regular class is unweighted a honors or GT/AP class is weighted. Both are reported on transcripts.
GPA - Grade Point Average
Grade Regular Honors GT/AP
A 4.0 4.5 5.0
B 3.0 3.5 4.0
C 2.0 2.5 3.0
D 1.0 1.0 1.0
E 0 0 0
Weighted Grading Scale
What is the attendance policy for high school students?
Question 7
• All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws.
• Any student with unlawful absences of more than 5% of the course may be considered for denial of credit.
What is academic eligibility?
Question 8
• Determines participation in all voluntary extracurricular activities.
• Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and no failing grades for the marking period prior to the start of the activity.
• All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities.
What are some other important aspects of high school?
Question 9
Extra Curricular Activities
Athletic TeamsService ClubsCheerleading
Student GovernmentSchool Plays
DanceMusicals
Class BoardsInterest Clubs
Academic Clubs(Just to name a few…)
GET INVOLVED
Important Dates:
Questions?