Working Towards High School Success CLASS OF 2019

What’s Our Goal? For all our students TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO BE COLLEGE & CAREER READY

Nuts & Bolts Things You Should Know

Know Your Counselors ● 9 th Graders Mr. Pardo ● B, E, Ro –Z Ms. Hall ● C, L - Ri Mr. Lee ● A, D, F – K Mrs. Shaw ● Dean Ms. Stover ● Career Development Mrs. Frazier ● SAP (Social Worker) Ms. Ratcliff

Know Your Administrators Principal Ms. Jones Assistant Principals: Mrs. Overdiep Mr. Gilmore – 9 th Grade Mr. Harris Ms. Perez Mr. Miller

Grading Scale Effective July 2015 A = B = C = D = F = Less than 59 Students can monitor academic progress through the Home Base.

GPA & Quality Points GradeStandardHonorsAP Courses A44.55 B33.54 C22.53 D11.52 F000

Promotion & Graduation Requirements To be considered a Sophomore English I Two additional core course credits (Mathematics, World History, or Earth Science) Three additional credits (can be any courses) For a minimum of 6 credits English Math Science Social Studies Healthful Living Electives Graduation Project 4 Credits 1 Credit 9 Credits Pass all components For a total minimum of 26 Credits Graduation Requirements

Athletic Eligibility ● All incoming freshmen are eligible to play fall sports in the semester of their freshman year. ● After first semester of freshman year: 1. Must pass three out of four classes during the semester prior to the sport they wish to play. 2. Have at least a 1.5 GPA (or 2.0 in previous semesters). 3. Attended school at least 85% the time.

Problems that can Affect School Performance ● Poor attendance ● Academic Difficulties ● Behavior Issues

Attendance Matters! By state law… Attendance is mandatory. Any student who has more than 10 absences in a course will be subject to a grade of FF and will not earn credit for the course.

What Can Parents Do? ● Make school A PRIORITY. Don’t tolerate tardies and absences. Try to schedule medical appointments at different times so as not to miss the same class. ● Attend – As many Parent Events as Possible. ● Check Home Base and teachers on a regular basis. This will limit surprises on interims and report cards. ● Ask about homework. If your student consistently has NO HW, then something is wrong. Contact teachers and check Home Base. ● Listen to and support your student allowing them a voice. This is the time to encourage your student to begin making some decisions on their own. ● Resist the temptation to provide all the answers and “fix” everything. Encourage them to face difficulties and problem solve. Remember, your student needs your support and encouragement during this transition year.

Aligning Habit # 2 Begin With the End in Mind So What is Your Child’s Future Plan? 4-year College and University 2-year Community, Technical, or Junior College Employment Military service The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People signature program by Franklyn Covey

Planning For College College Admission Criteria ◦ Grade Point Average (GPA) ◦ Difficulty of course load – Honors / AP ◦ Class Ranking ◦ High School and Community Activities ◦ Recommendations ◦ Consider Taking the PSAT (October 14 th ) Please visit cfnc.org or collegeboard.com for high school planning timelines.

Admission Standards for the UNC Schools To be eligible for admission to one of the 16 colleges in the UNC system, a student must meet the following Minimum requirements: GPA of 2.5 or above ACT score of 17 or above SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 800 or above

Average GPA’s and SAT Scores for Students Accepted to UNC System Colleges School GPA SAT Scores (CR + Math) Appalachian East Carolina Elizabeth City Fayetteville St NC A & T NC Central NC State UNC-CH UNC-Char UNC-G UNC-P UNC-W WCU WSSU

Average GPAs and SAT scores for Students Accepted to Some NC Private Colleges School GPA SAT Score (CR & Math) Campbell Davidson Duke Elon High Point Meredith William Peace Shaw

Whom should I contact … ● Grades – Classroom Teachers ( ) ● Attendance – Ms. Carrillo, Attendance Personnel ● Change of Address / Phone – Mrs. Morgan, Data Mgr. ● Discipline / Suspensions – Administrators ● Graduation requirements, personal issues, college, school success – Counselor

Where to find information ● The school website, contains most information parents will need to know. ● Staff Contact List - has each teacher’s name, address & phone number. It is easier and faster for teachers to respond by than by phone.

How Can We Achieve Success? Set Realistic (Academic & Social) Goals Communicate Daily About School Related Issues Create a Partnership with Teachers / School We Are All In This Together

Thank you!