Welcome to East Ridge High School Class of 2021 Welcome to East Ridge High School

ERHS Counselors 9th Grade: Counselors: A-Go & HSCA Mr. Lecker Gu-N Ms. Mamangakis O-Z Ms. Fountain AVID Ms. Pearson

Graduation Requirements 2017-2018 cohort 4 credits English 4 credits math Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A/1B Geometry 3 credits science Biology 3 credits social studies World History US History Economics with Financial Lit US Government 1 credit Fine/Performing or Practical Art 1 credit HOPE (not needed for 18 credit option) 8 electives (3 for 18 credit option) 1 course must be through online learning (not needed for 18 credit option) Assessments Pass 10th grade ELA exam Pass Algebra 1 EOC The following courses have EOC’s that will also count as 30% of the final grade: Algebra1 Geometry Algebra 2 Biology US History GPA and Credits 2.0 minimum unweighted GPA 24 credits

Standard Diploma Scholar designation For both 24 credit and 18 credit options Meet graduation requirements of cohort group AND: Earn 1 credit of Algebra 2 Earn 1 credit in Statistics, Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry, or Calculus Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental, Anatomy/Physiology Honors Earn 1 credit in AP, IB or college DE course OR pass an approved industry certification exam Earn 2 credits in the same foreign language Pass the ALL EOC exams with 3 or higher, as determined by FLDOE:

Standard Diploma Merit designation For both 24 credit and 18 credit options Attain one or more industry certifications Eligible programs at ERHS: Allied Health Assisting Applied Cybersecurity Automotive, Collision & Repair Certified Nursing Assistant Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Agritechnology Marketing Pathways to Engineering Television Production

Promotion requirements To enter 10th grade: 5 credits with at least one credit in either math or English To enter 11th grade: 11 credits To enter 12th grade: 17 credits To graduate high school: 24 or 18 credits, required courses and assessments, and 2.0 grade point average (GPA)

College admissions & Scholarships Take rigorous courses- Advanced Placement and Honors Earn grades that will get you accepted to the college of your choice – 3.5 weighted and higher Develop good study habits and time management skills Perform well on state and national assessments (FSA, PERT, ACT, SAT)

Guidance Express Students have access to a counselor during lunches on Monday through Friday. Schedule appointments w/ individual counselor or speak to one directly at guidance express Pick up ACT/SAT waivers (upperclassman) Ask questions Discuss concerns or ideas

Tutoring Flextime every Wednesday – student select the course assistance is needed in, sign up and attend National Honor Society Tutoring 2 days a week 1 hour after school Student sign in and out of the tutoring and updates are sent to the teacher of the subject area the student receives tutoring in

9th Grade Course Planning Sheet East Ridge High School 9th Grade Course Planning Sheet Freshmen: Cohort 2017-2018    *Students selected for the Health Science Collegiate Academy will meet later in May to revise course requests.   English/Language Arts: Mathematics: English 1 Liberal Arts Math 1/Intensive Math (FSA Level 1) English 1 Honors Algebra 1/Intensive Math (FSA Level 2) Algebra 1 (FSA Level 3-5) Liberal Arts Math (Algebra 1 EOC Level 1 or 2) Geometry (Algebra 1 EOC Level 3) Geometry Honors (Algebra 1 EOC Level 4-5) Science: Social Studies: PE/Health: Earth/Space Science None required in 9th grade HOPE Earth/Space Science Honors

Students should circle and rank 5 electives in order of importance.   Electives: Acting 1 Health Science 1 Agriscience Foundations Chorus 1 Early Childhood Education 1 Introduction to Engineering Instrumental Ensemble 1 Introduction to Information Technology  High-Demand Electives – Do not pick more than 2 from this section: Culinary Arts 1 Autobody, Collision & Repair 1 TV Production 1 Marketing Essentials  AP Electives: Foreign Language – Only available to those taking English 1 Honors: AP Human Geography French 1 AP Computer Science Principles Spanish 1 AP Computer Science A Spanish 2 Counselor/School Added Electives (based on assessments, final grades, and special programs): Intensive Reading Developmental Language Arts/ESOL Learning Strategies

East Ridge High School The evening of 03/28/2017 9th Grade Registration East Ridge High School The evening of 03/28/2017

ERHS Website – Guidance Page www.lake.k12.fl.us/erh Graduation Requirements Scholarships/Bright Futures Dual Enrollment Voluntary Public (Community) Service ACT/SAT Information ERHS College Planning and Scholarship Guide