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Identification of Key People Process & Schedule of Registration for New School Year Graduation Requirements General Information

 Registrar: Mrs. Clark (transcripts, records)  9 th & 10 th grade Counselor : Mona Wright  11 th & 12 th grade Counselor: Kenisha Brown  Test Coordinator: Georgia Pinkston  Principal: Robbie Slater  10 th Grade Admin: B. Eutsey  11 th Grade Admin: B. Sullivan

 2 different diploma options  Class of 2016 Diploma Option  Class of 2017, 2018 & 2019: The New Diploma Option.

Grade classification is based on the number of credits a student earns NOT the number of years he or she has attended high school or the expected graduation year. Graduation Year Promotion to the 10 th grade Promotion to the 11 th grade Promotion to the 12 th grade Credits to graduate 2014 And beyond 512*17*24

 10 th Grade—Aspire (April/ACT generated) ▪ English, Math, Reading, Science  11 th Grade—ACT Plus Writing (April) ▪ English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing ▪ College Entrance Exam  12 th Grade—WorkKeys (Feb./ACT generated) ▪ Applied Math, Locating Info, Reading for Info ▪ Work Ready Skills Assessment

 USA Test Prep  ACT Study Guides (library or purchase)  ACT Website  Google: ACT Sample Questions; Free ACT practice test; ACT prep  Courses available at AUM  Tutors available Don’t just take it once!

 ACT fee waivers are available in Guidance Office for free/reduced lunch students.  Juniors=1  Seniors=2  Test Dates (  June 13, 2015 (deadline w/o late fee 5/8)  September 12, 2015  October 24, 2015  December 12, 2015  February 6, 2016  April 9, 2016  WHS TEST: April 19, 2016 (FREE)  June 11, 2016 COST ACT (No Writing): $38 ACT with Writing: $54.50

Tuesday, April 28th ALL JUNIORS! IT’S FREE

 Scores automatically sent to WHS  Choose up to 3 colleges to receive scores for free  Send scores to NCAA for college athlete eligibility

AP Courses College Level Course Prepares Students for the Rigor of College Coursework College Credit Granted IF Student Makes a Qualifying Score on AP Exam Course is Free; Fee Charged for Exam Dual Enrollment Courses ECTC Offering DE Beginning Fall 2015 (Application due date coming up) College Campus/Satellite Campuses/Online— summer/after school (Preapproval Required) College Credit Guaranteed Fees to take Courses (Unless Qualify for ECTC Scholarship for Career Tech Courses)

ENGLISH AP English Language & Composition AP English Language & Literature MATH AP Statistics AP Calculus AB & BC SCIENCE AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Physics HISTORY AP US History

Career Tech  Robotics  Manufacturing Technology  Computer Science  Drafting & Design  Welding Questions?—Mark McGhee Academic  Speech  Psychology  Art  Social Studies Questions?—Susan Dubose

ABILITY is important; but the MOST important factors are COMMITMENT, DRIVE, and MOTIVATION. Students need to be disciplined and they need support from home to be successful in these challenging courses, but the pay off is TREMENDOUS!

 ACCESS or E2020 (online courses) available to get ahead or make room in schedule  Two 4 week sessions = 2 semesters (June/July)  FREE  Application Available in Guidance Office  SUGGESTED COURSES: Gov’t / Econ; Career Prep A or B (required by SDE); Foreign Languages; Other Electives, etc.  Work at Home; Test on Campus

 Parent Meetings  Selection Forms Distributed  Completed Selection Forms Returned NLT Friday, April 24 th  Counselors input requests into iNow

 Make sure to complete:  Parent/ Guardian Name & Phone # (if we have changes or questions how can we contact you)  Indicate Special Services if applicable  Student’s Post High School Plans: These may change in the future, but what are they now?  Student’s Career/ Occupational Goal:

 Based on: ▪ Test data ▪ Graduation Requirements ▪ Teacher Input/Recommendation  Recommendations ASSUME students will pass current courses. Changes may be made this summer.  Core Recommendations: If options are provided (AND/OR) please circle your choice(s).

 Parents may:  Approve recommendations  Override recommendation(s) ▪ By writing a letter to request a schedule change. Only parents can request a change.

 ENGLISH  10 TH : English 10 OR English 10 PreAP  11 TH : English 11; Hon. English 11; OR AP Langage  12 TH : English 12; Hon. English 12; OR AP Literature  MATH  10 TH : Algebra I B; Geometry; OR Algebra II w/ trig  11 TH : Algebra II w/ trig; Algebraic Conn; OR PreCalculus  12 TH : Algebra II; PreCalculus; Probability & Stats; OR AP Calculus AB or BC

 HISTORY:  10 TH : US History 10; US History 10 Hon.; OR AP US History  11 TH : US History 11; US History 11 Hon. OR AP US History  12 TH : US Gov’t / Economics OR US Gov’t/ Economics Hon.  SCIENCE:  10 TH : Physical Science; PreAP Physical Science ; OR PreAP Chemistry  11 TH & 12 TH : PreAP Physical Science; Environmental Science; Forensic Science; Anatomy; Hon. Anatomy; AP Chemistry; AP Biology; AP Environmental; AP Physics

 Students should select any and all required electives not taken previously  Students should select courses based on: interests, needed life skills, career exploration or preparation.

 Several Electives have fees- please be prepared to pay those course fees at the beginning of the school year.  Some electives my require an application or an audition/tryout (yearbook, robotics, band, athletics, varsity choir).  Most applications are available from the sponsor.  Sponsors/Coaches will provide Counselors with rosters for scheduling.

 STUDENT request courses  Number of requests determines the type of courses and the number of courses needed  Master Schedule is created based on requests (demand)  Automated scheduler is used to create schedules.

 Talk to your student regarding their course selections as they relate to their level of commitment, life goals & academic goals.  Schedule changes are discouraged. Changes for a different teacher; a different period; or without approval cannot be accommodated.  Submit by deadline: April 24th

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