WELCOME TO William Blount High School Ninth-Grade Academy Registration for 2016-2017 Mrs. Rinicker 9th Grade School Counselor

OBJECTIVE: To graduate! (28 credits required) * A credit is awarded for each course in which a passing grade is earned and attendance requirements are met.

Graduation Requirements for 2020 Course Credit English 4 Math Science 3 Social Studies Wellness/ P.E. 1.5 Personal Finance .5 Fine Arts 1 Foreign Language 2 Program of Study Computer (local requirement)

What is a program of study? 3 elective classes in a focused area Ex. Web Design Computer Applications Interactive Multimedia Presentation Web Design Essentials Web Design Applications

Attendance Attendance is taken per class period. Attendance requirements must be met to earn credit. Only 5 days can be missed each semester. Students who meet the attendance requirements of 4 or fewer absences will be exempt from semester exams! This means they can start Christmas break and summer break a few days early!

Where do we start. Complete on-line registration through PowerSchool Where do we start? Complete on-line registration through PowerSchool. Please visit room 112 tonight for help with on-line registration.

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EXPLORE test results are used for English, Math, Science and History placement.

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Student Choices Wellness/ P.E. or ROTC Two electives Two alternates

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Your grades in high school can translate to Financial Aid…Now??? Your grades in high school can translate to $$ for college! $16,000.00 or MORE can be yours to attend a four-year college through the HOPE scholarship. ($$ also available for two-year schools through the Tennessee Promise.) Eligibility requirements include TN residency, score of 21 on ACT or a 3.0 GPA. www.TN.gov/collegepays

9th-Grade Orientation-Tuesday, July 26 8:30-Noon ID/yearbook picture Schedule Locker ($5.00) Icebreaker activities Pep rally

On-line Registration window closes on Tuesday, March 8th On-line Registration window closes on Tuesday, March 8th. For complete curriculum guide go to www.wbgovs.com