high school 911 a presentation by independence high school student services team spring 2015
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HIGH SCHOOL 911
A Presentation by Independence High School Student Services Team
Spring 2015
Meet the Counselors
9th Grade Counselor
Mr. Pete Kritzer
Meet the Counselors
Mrs. Williamson, Ms. Durr, Ms. Davis, Mrs. Lewis, Ms. Brock
Attendance Recovery
• If a student misses more than 10 days in any class, that student must make up the days missed, hour for hour, after school.
• Transportation home is NOT provided.
• If the student does not recover absences in excess of 10, that student may receive an automatic “F” for that course.
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If My Child Is Absent, How Do They Get Their Missed Assignments?
•Email [email protected] for missing assignments for an extended absence. Some assignments may have to be picked up from the school, while others may be emailed to the student. Teachers must have at least a 48 hour notice.
•Email [email protected] to report an absence. Tell her why your student is absent and when you expect him/her to return.
•Students have 5 school days to make up work once they return to school. The student MUST ask the teacher for missed assignments. The teacher WILL NOT provide assignments to students who do not ask for them.
•If missed assignments are not completed and turned in within 5 school days, the student could receive a grade of zero for that assignment.
Important Facts About High School Academics
• Grades are cumulative and are earned beginning with a student’s first day in the ninth grade.
• 1 class = 1 credit
• EXCEPTION: Some classes are double-blocked, meaning the student may earn 2 credits or 1 credit, depending upon the type of the class.
What is the difference between a 4 x 4 class and an A/B day class ?
• 4 x 4 classes meet 90 minutes every day for one semester (one-half of the school year). When the semester ends, the student earns one high school credit, if he/she receives a passing grade.
• A/B day classes meet throughout the entire year, but only meet every other day for 90 minutes. When the year ends, the student earns one high school credit, if he/she receives a passing grade.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES
Weighted Grades vs. Unweighted Grades
WEIGHTEDHonors CoursesA = 4.5 pointsB = 3.5 pointsC = 2.5 pointsD = 1.5 pointsF = 0 pointsAP and IB CoursesA = 5 pointsB = 4 pointsC = 3 pointsD = 2 pointsF = 0 points
UNWEIGHTEDA = 4 pointsB = 3 pointsC = 2 pointsD = 1 pointF = 0 points
New Grading Scale• ***2015-16 School Year – CMS has moved to a 10
point grading scale.***• A – 90-100• B – 80-89• C – 70-79• D – 60-69• F – Below 60
How Much Do Assignments Count?• Formal Assignments – 70%• Informal Assignments – 30%• Final Exams/EOCs/NCFEs – 20% of final grade
• EOCs are given for Math I, English II, and Biology• NC Final Exams – are for most other core classes
What do I do if my student needs help with their assignments?
• Tutoring is usually available for all students during after school hours.
• Tutoring is provided free of charge, though transportation home is not available.
• Please see the individual teacher directly for tutoring days and times.
Parent Portal
• Internet program to monitor grades and attendance.
• To get log in information, please email [email protected].
• There’s an app for that! • If you have questions about your child’s grade, you can email the teacher directly from the app!
Promotion Requirements• 9th – 10th grade: 6 credits• 10th – 11th grade: 12 credits including English I and II and
Math I• 11th – 12th grade: 18 credits
Requirements to Graduate• 4 English• 4 Math (Math I, Math II, Math III, and a 4th Math)• Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical
Science (physical science, chemistry, or physics)• World History, Civics/Economics, American History I and II
or AP US History and a 4th approved social studies• Health/PE• 8 electives
• 2 must be foreign language, art, or CTE classes
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTSWhy is there so much talk about high school transcripts?
Sample Transcript
Clubs and Honor SocietiesClub Lyricists LoungeAFROTC Flying Club Martial Arts ClubAFROTC Drill Team NAACPAFROTC Raider TeamNational Art Honor SocietyAIS Model UN National Honor Society
Book ClubNational Technical Honor Society
Chess Club NewspaperDECA Order of the PatriotDream Team Patriots for ChristFashion Club Patriot PlaymakersFBLA Quill & ScrollFCCLA School PicturesFFA Senior Build-UpGospel Choir Step TeamGuitar Club Student CouncilIndique Dance Team TSAInteract TV NewsIT Club Unity ClubJunior Marshals World QuestKey Club YearbookLeo Club Youth Voices
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOLHow To Help Students Plan For The Future
List of Options• 4-year University• 2-year Community College• Trade or Business School• Military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, etc.)• Employment/Career
Career Interest Inventories
Students can pinpoint areas of interest by completing a career interest inventory.
Some free career interest inventories can be found at the following website:
www.cfnc.org
How to Plan, Apply, and Pay for College
You can also set up an appointment with your school’s Career Development Coordinator (CDC).
REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE
2.5 GPA minimum
2 years of foreign language minimum, preferably 3
Specific Math Sequence: Math I, Math II, Math III, and a 4th higher level math class (Advanced Functions & Modeling, H. Pre-calculus, H. Discrete Math, any AP math)
NC State Supported Colleges and Universities
University Location Average GPAAverage
SATAverage
ACT Deadline Website
App State Boone, NC 3.99 1153 26 Mar. 15 www.appstate.edu
East CarolinaGreenville, NC
3.2 (unweighted) 1080 23 Mar. 15 www.ecu.edu
Elizabeth City StateElizabeth City, NC 2.5 800 17 May. 1 www.ecsu.edu
Fayetteville StateFayetteville, NC 3.08 863 17 Mar. 1 www.uncfsu.edu
NC A&TGreensboro, NC 3.18 895 18 Apr. 1 www.ncat.edu
NC Central Durham, NC 3.02 874 17 Aug. 1 www.nccu.edu
NC State Raleigh, NC 4.28 1760 26 Feb. 1 www.ncsu.edu
UNC Asheville Asheville, NC 4.01 1194 25 Feb. 15 www.unca.edu
UNC Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC 4.47 1302 29 Jan. 31 www.unc.edu
UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC 3.54 1052 21 Feb. 15 www.uncc.edu
UNC GreensboroGreensboro, NC 3.68 1039 Mar. 1 www.uncg.edu
UNC PembrokePembroke, NC 2.7 965 19 Jul. 1 www.uncp.edu
UNC WilmingtonWilmington, NC 3.93 1207 24 Feb. 1 www.uncw.edu
Western CarolinaCullowhee, NC 3.61 1040 22 Apr. 1 www.wcu.edu
Winston Salem State
Winston Salem, NC 3.01 900 Mar. 15 www.wssu.edu
The SAT • Consists of three components: Critical Reading, Math,
and Written Language. Math covers subjects through Math III.
• Accepted by all colleges and universities.• Students in high school should take this test in the spring
of their junior year. They should retake this test in the fall of their senior year.
• Most colleges will accept the highest score in each section of the test. This is called a superscore.
• The SAT focuses more on critical thinking skills and the test consists of 10 timed sections, plus writing.
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The ACT• Consists of five components: English, Math, Science,
Grammar, and Writing. Math covers subjects through Math III.
• Accepted by most colleges and universities. • Given to Juniors FOR FREE every March! • Most colleges look at the Composite Score as the score
for acceptance.• The ACT focuses more on academics and consists of four
timed sections, plus writing.
PLAN vs. PSAT
PLAN• Practice ACT exam• Given to all 10th graders in October
PSAT• Practice SAT exam• Given to all 10th and 11th graders in October
• Students may qualify for national merit scholarships
CPCC, TECHNICAL, OR TRADE SCHOOLS
Community, Technical, and Trade Schools
• Transfer to a 4-year university• Earn a degree, diploma, or certificate in specialized career
area• Take classes to earn licensure• Enroll in courses leading to specific jobs with designated
employers.
The US Military
Military Requirements
• High School Diploma• Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) – See Career Development Coordinator
• Good discipline• Clean criminal record• Physically fit
How to Stay In Contact• Twitter and Instagram - @indy_counselors• www.bigibelieve.com – Student Services• Remind
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
YOU ARE NOW EDUCATED IN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMICS!
Q&A Session