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9th Grade Guidance Counselors
Kristie Hill Sue Gulledge(A – K) (L – Z)
[email protected] [email protected]
(803)802-4647 (803)548-8236
R-Wing Info
FMHS WebsiteAnnouncements are posted every FRIDAY for the following week’s events.
- Check out what’s happening at school each week- Sporting Events- Club Meetings- Parent Meetings- Reminders of all school events
Guidance Newsletter• The Guidance Newsletter
is sent out the first of each month to parent email addresses in PowerSchool.
• If you are not receiving this newsletter, please contact the Guidance Office to add your email in PowerSchool.
Class REMIND TextsStudent Council – Ms. Adams, Mr. Tyler
Teacher PagesTeacher Websites• Class Calendar• Extra Help times• Academic resources
Google Classroom / Edmodo• Class Assignments• Announcements• Class notes• PowerPoint slides• Handouts • Homework
Remind App• Reminders• Text Messages• Questions• HW help
Teacher [email protected]
PowerSchool Parent Portal
• Parent account VS Student account• Click on class grade to view teacher gradebook• Missing assignments, Future assignments
Grading Timeline
Grades are sent home with students every 3 weeks!
Semester 1 (S1) S1 consists of 3 marking periods, 6-weeks – M1, M2, M3
• M1 Midterms – Sept. 10, 2018• M1 Report Cards – Oct. 8, 2018• M2 Midterms – Oct. 24, 2018• M2 Report Cards – Nov. 20, 2018• M3 Midterms – Dec. 11, 2018• M3 Report Cards – Jan. 24, 2019
*S1 FINAL EXAMS – January 16 – January 17, 2019
Grading Timeline
Grades are sent home with students every 3 weeks!
Semester 2 (S2) S2 consists of 3 marking periods, 6-weeks – M4, M5, M6
• M4 Midterms – Feb. 11, 2019• M4 Report Cards – Mar. 11, 2019• M5 Midterms – Mar. 26, 2019• M5 Report Cards – Apr. 30, 2019• M6 Midterms – May 15, 2019• M6 Report Cards – June 6, 2019 (mailed)
*S2 FINAL EXAMS – June 4 – June 5, 2019
FLEX Lunch
• FLEX is an opportunity for students to take ownership of learning!
• FLEX provides time for extra help, built in tutoring time, and to make up missing assignments during the school day.
• FLEX – Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11:40 – 12:40
• FLEX – optional vs mandatory – R-Wing Protocol
9 10 11 12
= College & Career
Begin with the end in mind!~ Stephen Covey
What’s important in high school?
Make Good Grades!◦ Transcript – updated at the end of each semester◦ GPA – Grade Point Average◦ Class Rank – your rank out in your class (650 students)
Get Involved!◦ School Clubs◦ School Activities◦ Sports◦ Work◦ Volunteer
Be proactive!◦ Seek help! Don’t fall behind and get overwhelmed.◦ Use FLEX – every Tuesday and Thursday – 1 hour lunch!
Sophomore Promotion Requirements
In order to be promoted from 9th to 10th grade,
students must pass 6 total credits.
• English 1
• Math 1
• Other Courses 4
TOTAL CREDITS 6
Fort Mill Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math 3 Science U.S. History Government/Economics Other Social Studies PE or ROTC Computer Science Career Tech or Foreign Language High School 101 (or completion of year long ROTC) 6 Electives______________________________________________
= Total 24 credits (minimum)
Minimum Diploma Requirements College Admission!
DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
FMSD DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
4 units of English
4 units of Math
4 units of Science
4 units of Social Studies
High School 101
11 other units______________________________________
28 TOTAL UNITS
3.5 GPA Minimum
4 Year Colleges- Bachelors Degree
- Transcript - GPA , Class Rank
- Level of courses (rigorous)
- Test Scores (SAT / ACT)
- Extracurricular Activities
- 3 Lab Sciences (above Physical Science)
- Foreign Language (2-3 credits)
- Fine Arts (1 credit)
College Admission Requirements
Technical College Admission 2 Year Colleges
– Associates Degree
– Test Scores
– Specialty Certificates
– Transfer to 4-year colleges
– Bridge Programs
GPA – Grade Point Average
• All grades count in GPA
• SC Uniform Grading Scaleo “Weighted” scale (10 point scale vs 7 point scale)
o For SC schools only
o Used by SC colleges for admission and scholarships
(Hope, LIFE, and Palmetto Fellows)
SC Uniform Grading Scale
Unweighted GPA• 4.0 Scale – “unweighted” GPA scale
• Mostly used by out-of-state colleges
• Colleges can recalculate GPA using their own scale
A 90 – 100 4.0 GPA
B 80 – 89 3.0 GPA
C 70 – 79 2.0 GPA
D 60 – 69 1.0 GPA
F 0 – 59 0.0 GPA
Scholarships / Financial Aid• FEDERAL
– Complete FAFSA during Senior year
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• STATE
– Lottery Scholarships (Hope, Life, Palmetto Fellows)
• OTHER
– Fort Mill Guidance Webpage
– Naviance – Family Connections account
Test Preparation• Take the PSAT in the 10th and 11th grades.
– Sophomore – practice test
– Junior – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
– Provides experience in taking a timed test
– Indicates potential performance on the SAT
• There is no substitute for personal initiative in the learning process.
• Take advantage of test preparation materials.
Practice Good Study Habits
• Keep up with your assignments and due dates.
• Review material each night.
– Even if you don’t have “homework”, study!
• Schedule your work and study time.
– Make studying a priority.
• Organize your materials.
• Remember – every grade counts!
Freshmen should…• Make the most out of their high school experience.
– Take a variety of challenging courses.– Use FLEX time for success in those courses.– Get involved – arts, activities, sports, clubs, etc.– Keep a list of your honors, awards, and activities.
• Explore career choices and majors.– What are my strengths?– What do I enjoy doing?– What are my goals?– Begin college search based on your interests and majors.
High School Major• What is a high school major?
– Helps students choose electives based on interests
– A way to explore potential college majors (for free)
– 4 electives per year in class schedule
– 16 electives prior to graduation
• 4 classes = Major (3 in some cases)
• Major = Cord(s) at Graduation
SCHOOLS OF STUDY
• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Information Systems
• Engineering and Integrated Technologies
• Health and Human Services
IGP Planning VS Course Selection
• Individual Graduation Plan (September – January)– An IGP meeting is an individual meeting with students and
parents to discuss graduation requirements and electives specific to student’s interests, goals, and future college/career plans.
*It is very important that parents attend and hear the same information that our students hear.*
• Course Selection (January – March)– The Course Selection process is a time for students and
parents to choose courses specifically for next year.
Individual Graduation Plans should serve as a guide when planning Course Selection each year.
Individual Graduation Plan9 10 11 12
English4 Units
ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH
Math4 Units
MATH MATH MATH MATH
Science
3 Units (including Biology)
SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCESCIENCE (or Elective)
Social Studies3 Units
(including US History & Gov’t Econ )
SOCIAL
STUDIES
SOCIAL
STUDIESSOCIAL STUDIES
(US History)
SOCIAL STUDIES(Govt & Econ)
ElectivesREQUIRED RECOMMENDED- PE or ROTC - Fine Arts
- Computer Science - Foreign Language
- Foreign Language OR Career Tech
- High School 101 OR Year-Long ROTC
Course Selection• Read the FMSD “Program of Studies”
– See course descriptions and prerequisites
• Make Course Selections– Core Classes – Teachers recommend
– Elective Classes – Student chooses
Fort Mill High School creates the Master Schedule based upon students’ course selections. These course selections will be the basis for the employment of teachers and the development of the Master Schedule.Unless it is our error or students do not meet the prerequisites, your schedule will not be changed. It is very important that you choose your courses carefully based upon graduation requirements and desired electives (including alternate electives).
What’s Next?
• Parents sign up for IGP meeting– FMHS Website, Guidance Tab, 9th Grade
Flash Appointments (Hill or Gulledge)
• Review Program of Studies – Majors, course descriptions, and prerequisites
– Choose courses based upon major and interests
• Keep up with grades and attendance!
WE ARE….. FORT MILL!!!