Jordan-Matthews HS 21 st Century School for 21 st Century Learners

Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English Language Arts 4 credits of English Language Arts 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Social Studies 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Science 1 credit Health/PE 1 credit Health/PE 2 credits of World Language (required for admission to UNC system) 2 credits of World Language (required for admission to UNC system) 12 credits of electives (Arts, Music, CTE, Core area) 12 credits of electives (Arts, Music, CTE, Core area)

Graduation Requirements Students take four 90 minute classes each semester for a total of 8 classes a year and 32 classes over four years. Students take four 90 minute classes each semester for a total of 8 classes a year and 32 classes over four years. North Carolina graduation requirement is only 28 credits. North Carolina graduation requirement is only 28 credits. Students have the opportunity to graduate early or can continue to take advantage of course offerings to increase the quality of their competitive transcript. Students have the opportunity to graduate early or can continue to take advantage of course offerings to increase the quality of their competitive transcript.

Power of GPA GPA stands for grade point average. GPA stands for grade point average. Every time you earn a grade in a class you get points that are averaged together to determine your GPA. Every time you earn a grade in a class you get points that are averaged together to determine your GPA. A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F= 0 A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F= 0 In all AP/College courses you receive 1 quality point; A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0 In all AP/College courses you receive 1 quality point; A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0 In all Honors courses you receive.5 quality point; A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5, F=0 In all Honors courses you receive.5 quality point; A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5, F=0

Why is GPA Important? Colleges will look at GPA, class rank, SAT score, ACT score, and extra curricular participation in clubs and sports when determining admissions. Colleges will look at GPA, class rank, SAT score, ACT score, and extra curricular participation in clubs and sports when determining admissions. Your students will be competing against the best of the state for not only a spot in the college but for the money to pay for it as well. Your students will be competing against the best of the state for not only a spot in the college but for the money to pay for it as well.

Why is GPA Important? School NameGPASATACTCost per Year UNC Asheville3.75+ (69%) $18,324 UNC Chapel Hill3.75+ (97%) $23,362 UNC Charlotte3.75+ (57%) $20,011 UNC Greensboro3.75+ (49%) $17,407 UNC Pembroke3.75+ (26%)not reported $17,607 UNC Wilmington3.75+ (79%) $21,150 UNC School of the Arts3.75+ (44%) $22,217 Western Carolina University3.75+ (44%) $16,656 Campbell University3.75+ (56%) $38,890 Davidson College3.75+ (73%) $54,683 Duke Universitynot reported $64,653 Elon University3.75+ (61%) $45,414

Sports Opportunities We have three sports seasons at JM: Fall, Winter and Spring. We have three sports seasons at JM: Fall, Winter and Spring. Fall sports include Varsity Football, JV Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Varsity Volleyball, Girls JV Volleyball, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country Fall sports include Varsity Football, JV Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Varsity Volleyball, Girls JV Volleyball, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country

Sports Opportunities Winter sports include Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys and Girls JV Basketball, Boys and Girls Swimming, and Boys AND Girls Wrestling. Winter sports include Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys and Girls JV Basketball, Boys and Girls Swimming, and Boys AND Girls Wrestling. Spring Sports include Girls Soccer, Girls Softball, Boys Varsity Baseball, Boys JV Baseball, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Tennis, and Boys Golf. Spring Sports include Girls Soccer, Girls Softball, Boys Varsity Baseball, Boys JV Baseball, Boys and Girls Track, Boys Tennis, and Boys Golf.

Sports Opportunities All first time 9th graders are eligible for sports in the Fall but then must maintain eligibility by passing 3 out of four classes, not missing more than 13 days of school, and being promoted at the end of the year. All first time 9th graders are eligible for sports in the Fall but then must maintain eligibility by passing 3 out of four classes, not missing more than 13 days of school, and being promoted at the end of the year. Tryouts for all Fall sports begin on August 1 st and students must have a current physical to try out. Tryouts for all Fall sports begin on August 1 st and students must have a current physical to try out.

Sports Opportunities JM has won the Wells Fargo Cup for 4 out of the last 5 years as the winningest program in the conference. JM has won the Wells Fargo Cup for 4 out of the last 5 years as the winningest program in the conference. JM had 116 scholar athletes last year and 9 Scholar Athlete Varsity Teams JM had 116 scholar athletes last year and 9 Scholar Athlete Varsity Teams

Club Opportunities JM has a wide variety of clubs available for students to join. JM has a wide variety of clubs available for students to join. We have service clubs like STARS, AIM, BETA, and Leo Club We have service clubs like STARS, AIM, BETA, and Leo Club We have competitive events clubs like DECA, HOSA, Skills USA, FBLA, FCSSA, and FFA We have competitive events clubs like DECA, HOSA, Skills USA, FBLA, FCSSA, and FFA We have student interest clubs like World Languages, Art, Shooting Team, Robotics Team, Quiz Bowl, El Vinculo, Graphic Novel, and RPG Clubs. We have student interest clubs like World Languages, Art, Shooting Team, Robotics Team, Quiz Bowl, El Vinculo, Graphic Novel, and RPG Clubs.

Departmental Offerings Math Department Math Department Math I Math II & H Math II Math III & H Math III AFM H Pre Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics

Department Offerings English LA Department English LA Department English I & H English I English II & H English II English III, H English III, AP Eng III English IV, H English IV, AP Eng IV JournalismYearbook SAT/ACT Prep

Departmental Offerings Science Department Science Department Earth Science & H Earth Science Biology & H Biology Physical Science Chemistry & H Chemistry H Physics H Astronomy H Anatomy and Physiology AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Env

Departmental Offerings Social Studies Department Social Studies Department World His & H World His Civics & H Civics American His I & H American His I American His II & H American His II H Psychology H Multi-Cultural History AP US His, AP Gov, AP Psych

Departmental Offerings Arts Department Arts Department Vocal Music I & Vocal Music II H Vocal Music III & H Vocal Music IV Music Specialization I & Music Specialization II (musical theater) II (musical theater) Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band Guitar, Percussion Ensemble Visual Arts (Beginner) Visual Arts (Intermediate) H Visual Arts (Proficient) H Visual Arts (Advanced)

Departmental Offerings World Languages Department World Languages Department French I & French II H French III & H French IV Spanish I & Spanish II H Spanish III & H Spanish IV Native Speakers Spanish 1 & NS Spanish II H Spanish Lang Arts I & H Span Lang Arts II AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature

Departmental Offerings Physical Education Department Physical Education Department Health and PE Weight Training Advanced PE

JM Programs and Initiatives Barbering Program (Partnership with CCCC) Barbering Program (Partnership with CCCC) Barbering I Concepts Barbering I Concepts Barbering I Clinic Barbering I Clinic Barbering II Concepts Barbering II Concepts Barbering II Clinic Barbering II Clinic

JM Programs and Initiatives Criminal Justice (CCCC Partnership) Criminal Justice (CCCC Partnership) Criminology Criminology Juvenile Justice Juvenile Justice Court Procedure Court Procedure and Evidence * Victimology

JM Programs and Initiatives 3D Animation and Game Design 3D Animation and Game Design Tech Engineering Design Tech Engineering Design Sci Vis I Sci Vis I Sci Vis II Sci Vis II Game Design I Game Design I Game Design II Game Design II

JM Programs and Initiatives Agriculture AgricultureAgro-scienceHorticultureFloriculture Small Animals

JM Programs and Initiatives Carpentry Carpentry Core and Sustainable Core and Sustainable Carpentry I Carpentry I Carpentry II Carpentry II Carpentry III Carpentry III CTE Advanced Study CTE Advanced Study

JM Programs and Initiatives Marketing Marketing Entrepreneurship I Entrepreneurship I H Entrepreneurship I H Entrepreneurship I Hospitality and Tourism Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Marketing H Marketing H Marketing Marketing Management Marketing Management H Marketing Management H Marketing Management

JM Programs and Initiatives Business Business Accounting I Accounting I Accounting II Accounting II Personal Finance Personal Finance Entrepreneurship I Entrepreneurship I MS Word/PowerPoint MS Word/PowerPoint MS Excel/Access MS Excel/Access Multimedia Web Design Multimedia Web Design Principles of Business Principles of Business

JM Programs and Initiatives Health Occupations Health Occupations Biomed Tech Biomed Tech Health Science I Health Science I Health Science II Health Science II Nursing Fundamentals I Nursing Fundamentals I Nursing Fundamentals II Nursing Fundamentals II

JM Programs and Initiatives Family and Consumer Science Family and Consumer Science Foods I Foods I Foods II Foods II H Foods II H Foods II Personal Finance Personal Finance

College and Career Promise Earn college credit (Tuition Free) Earn college credit (Tuition Free) Must be high school junior or senior Must be high school junior or senior Must have 3.0 weighted GPA for HS Must have 3.0 weighted GPA for HS Must demonstrate college readiness on PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT, Accuplacer assessment. Must demonstrate college readiness on PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT, Accuplacer assessment.

College and Career Promise College Courses College Courses College Transfer = 55 courses in Humanities and Social Science, Business and Economics, Life and Health Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics College Transfer = 55 courses in Humanities and Social Science, Business and Economics, Life and Health Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics CTE = Automotive, Barbering, Criminology, Industrial Systems, Masonry, Electrical, Bio Fuels, Social Media and Marketing, Nursing Assistant CTE = Automotive, Barbering, Criminology, Industrial Systems, Masonry, Electrical, Bio Fuels, Social Media and Marketing, Nursing Assistant

JM Programs and Initiatives One to One Lap Top Program One to One Lap Top Program

JM Programs and Initiatives Mandatory Summer Reading Mandatory Summer Reading We have mandatory summer reading program for all students. We have mandatory summer reading program for all students. Honors level English Language Arts classes have a specific book to read Honors level English Language Arts classes have a specific book to read College Prep classes can choose their own book to read College Prep classes can choose their own book to read Assignment is posted on the school website Assignment is posted on the school website All summer reading assignments are due the first day of school All summer reading assignments are due the first day of school

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