Sycamore High School Welcomes the class of 2020

Sycamore High School Administration Principal – Dr. Ramona Fritts Assistant Principal – Dr. Amy McWhirter Academic Dean/Athletic Director – Toby Miles School Counselors Lori Duncan Nicole Henry

Graduation Requirements 22 credits are required for a Tennessee High School Diploma 4 English .5 Personal Finance 4 Math 1.5 Wellness/PE 3 Sciences 2 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 1 Fine Art 3 Elective Focus Print your student’s legal name on the registration form. Each year students must take a Math 2 units of FL and 1 unit of FA are required for 4 year colleges If you do not complete the FL or FA requirements you must complete another 3 credit focus and sign a waiver.

Do your best every year! What you do your 9th grade year matters! Graduation Requirements Do your best every year! What you do your 9th grade year matters! 7 class periods per day = 7 credits per year Grade Point Average (GPA) – TN Uniform Grading Policy A – 4.0 B – 3.0 C – 2.0 D – 1.0 3.0 GPA and/or 21 ACT composite = TN Hope Scholarship Most classes are 1.0 credits. We only have a few .5 credit courses. It is so important to keep your grades up - you’ll thank me when you are a senior when applying for colleges and scholarships!

9th Grade Year Schedule Sample Schedule English I Integrated Math I Physical Science World History Lifetime Wellness Fine Art Elective Focus Intro to Fine Arts – if you are not sure of what you would like for your fine art – you will get a taste of all our fine arts courses in one year.

Elective Focus 3 credits consisting of Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities SHS CTE Focus Options Horticulture Science Veterinary & Animal Science Therapeutic Clinical Services Social Health Services Web Design Law Enforcement Services Engineering by Design

End-of-Course Exams TN Ready / End-of-course exams are given in the following courses English I, II, III Math I, II, III Biology Chemistry US History

Dual Enrollment What is Dual Enrollment? Students can earn both high school AND college credit Juniors and Seniors are eligible Test scores on ACT are required Dual Enrollment offerings at SHS English Math – multiple options available online and at school Music History US History www.nscc.edu/admissions/high-school-programs

Advanced English and Math Classes Cheatham County Schools and Sycamore High School have a set criteria for taking advanced classes This will be posted to the SHS website soon.

Tennessee Scholars Tennessee Scholars is a workforce development program designed to communicate to students the requirements for success in post-secondary and the workforce. It guarantees increased job potential, recognition, and rewards. Scholars designation is recognized on job applications in more than twenty states. The application for TN Scholars must be completed by 9-11th grade at the beginning of each year.  The criteria begins with 9th grade courses. www.tennesseescholars.org

Athletics & Clubs CLUBS ATHLETICS Best Buddies Book Club Choir FCA HOSA Key Club Prom Science SHS Band SHS Pep Club Spanish Club Student Council Theater Arts Yearbook ATHLETICS Baseball Basketball Boys and Girls Cheerleading Cross Country Dance Football Golf Soccer Boys and Girls Softball Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling Take advantage of our clubs and athletics!

Sycamore High School Website http://www.sycamorehighccs.net/

Registration Form

Registration Form, Cont. Remain in these classes throughout next year. Schedules will not be adjusted for teacher/period preference, social reasons, or elective preference. Schedule changes will be granted if the student: does not have the required prerequisite, missing a class needed for graduation/college admission, data input error, or need to repeat a failed course. Highest ranking - follow the guidelines on board policy 4.602. For advanced courses, students must meet the district set criteria - TBA