10 TH GRADE PARENT MEETING

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ACADEMICS NC changed the grading and GPA policies: Grading ScaleGPA Scale A= B= C= D= F=

ACADEMICS Need 27 High School Credits to graduate Need 61 Credit Hours to receive their Associates degree English III = English 111, 112, 231 Spanish 111 & 112 (Taken in College) Dropping a class is only allowed for administrative reasons If a student drops a class or is dropped from a class by the college, they will receive an “F” for a high school grade and will have to pay for the book for that class.

ACADEMICS High School Classes College Classes Math III Pre-calculus English IV American History I & II Chemistry Sophomore Seminar Social Science ENG 111

SOPHOMORE SEMINAR It is a class designed to help students be successful in their sophomore year. In Spring Semester Friday activities count toward seminar grade Service Learning Pass/Fail grading

PARENT PORTAL What you will be able to see: Grades for High School Courses Attendance Electronic Report Cards

TESTING PLAN - October

POLICIES Bring Your Own Device – May bring your own laptop or electronic device, but will not be able to print. Dress Code Textbooks – Must be turned in the day of exam or will be charged. $25 Computer Usage Fee Computer Damage

SOPHOMORE TRIPS Washington, DC – March 30 – April 1  Cost approximately $350 for students  Cost approximately $450 for adults – will need a background check Fundraisers are starting Day Trips Payment Policy

MEAL BENEFITS Must apply each year Everyone should apply to see if they are eligible If you qualify, your benefits: Free/Reduced meals Waivers on ACT, SAT, College Applications, Access to scholarships If you qualify, benefits to the school: Increased funding