Covenant Christian High School Class of 2014 (and transfer student) Orientation

Why talk about academics? Help you to be successful at Covenant Help you to be successful at Covenant Help your parent(s) help you Help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? Providing information Providing information Educating you about the tools available Educating you about the tools available Creating a “team” effort between home and school Creating a “team” effort between home and school

A Credit Is… A unit of study A unit of study 1 credit for each passing grade 1 credit for each passing grade 44 needed to graduate with General Diploma 44 needed to graduate with General Diploma 48 needed to graduate with Core needed to graduate with Core needed to graduate with Academic Honors 52 needed to graduate with Academic Honors

G.P.A. Is… G…grade P…point A…average -Based on a 4.0 scale -Used to determine class rank -Used by colleges/universities for admittance and scholarships

Required vs. Elective/Recommended A required class is a class that a student has to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. A required class is a class that a student has to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. An elective class is a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements. An elective class is a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements. A recommended class is an elective class that either a teacher, counselor or university suggests a student take to be better prepared for admittance into a particular university program. A recommended class is an elective class that either a teacher, counselor or university suggests a student take to be better prepared for admittance into a particular university program.

Diplomas Offered at Covenant: 3 Diplomas GeneralCore 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors

General Diploma Courses Required for General Diploma: English/Language Arts8 semesters/8 credits English/Language Arts8 semesters/8 credits Math6 semesters/6 credits Math6 semesters/6 credits Science4 semesters/4 credits Science4 semesters/4 credits Social Studies7 semesters/7 credits Social Studies7 semesters/7 credits Bible4 semesters/4 credits Bible4 semesters/4 credits World Languages2 semesters/2 credits World Languages2 semesters/2 credits Fine Arts2 semesters/2 credits Fine Arts2 semesters/2 credits Physical Education2 semesters/2 credits Physical Education2 semesters/2 credits Health and Wellness1 semester/1 credit Health and Wellness1 semester/1 credit Technology/Applied Arts1 semester/1 credit Technology/Applied Arts1 semester/1 credit Total Required Credits: 37 Plus Elective Credits: 7 Total General Diploma Credits:44

General Diploma + 1 cr. English + 2 cr. Algebra II or Pre-Calc + 2 cr. Science + 2 cr. World Language _______________________________ Core 40 Diploma

Courses Required for Core 40 Diploma: English/Language Arts9 semesters/9 credits English/Language Arts9 semesters/9 credits Math6 semesters/6 credits Math6 semesters/6 credits Science6 semesters/6 credits Science6 semesters/6 credits Social Studies7 semesters/7 credits Social Studies7 semesters/7 credits Bible4 semesters/4 credits Bible4 semesters/4 credits World Languages4 semesters/4 credits World Languages4 semesters/4 credits Fine Arts2 semesters/2 credits Fine Arts2 semesters/2 credits Physical Education2 semesters/2 credits Physical Education2 semesters/2 credits Health & Wellness1 semester/1 credit Health & Wellness1 semester/1 credit Technology/Applied Arts1 semester/1 credit Technology/Applied Arts1 semester/1 credit Total Required Credits: 42 Plus Elective Credits: 6 Total Core 40 Diploma Credits:48

Core 40 Diploma + 2 cr. Pre-Calc or Calc + 2 cr. World Language GPA Minimum + No Grade Lower Than C SAT / 26 ACT _______________________________ Core 40 With Academic Honors

Core 40 with Academic Honors Courses Required for Core 40 with Academic Honors: English/Language Arts9 semesters/9 credits English/Language Arts9 semesters/9 credits Math8 semesters/8 credits Math8 semesters/8 credits Science6 semesters/6 credits Science6 semesters/6 credits Social Studies7 semesters/7 credits Social Studies7 semesters/7 credits Bible4 semesters/4 credits Bible4 semesters/4 credits World Languages6 semesters/6 credits World Languages6 semesters/6 credits Fine Arts2 semesters/2 credits Fine Arts2 semesters/2 credits Physical Education2 semesters/2 credits Physical Education2 semesters/2 credits Health & Wellness1 semester/1 credit Health & Wellness1 semester/1 credit Technology/Applied Arts1 semester/1 credit Technology/Applied Arts1 semester/1 credit Total Required Credits: 46 Plus Elective Credits: 6 Total Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Credits:52

Honors Diplomas Higher standards than Core 40 Higher standards than Core 40 Two additional math credits (Pre-Calc/Calc) Two additional math credits (Pre-Calc/Calc) Two additional language credits Two additional language credits Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. No grade lower than a C- No grade lower than a C- Must earn a 26 ACT or 1200 SAT Must earn a 26 ACT or 1200 SAT Special recognition for admission Special recognition for admission More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships

What Should I Know for 9 th Grade? 1) Diploma Types: General, Core 40 and Academic Honors General, Core 40 and Academic Honors 2) GPA Matters! 3) Course Decisions: - Choir or Band - Algebra I or Geometry

How Can Parents Help? 1) Hold your student responsible for his or her schoolwork by checking Renweb. 2) Encourage healthy study habits. 3) Encourage participation in extra-curriculars. 4) Stay in touch with your student’s teachers and the guidance department. 5) Attend parent-teacher conferences.

Additional Information Webpage: Webpage: (Students – Guidance) (scholarships, test dates, meeting dates, etc.) Guidance counselor visits are made with individual students annually and as a group occassionally during homeroom/class periods. Guidance counselor visits are made with individual students annually and as a group occassionally during homeroom/class periods. Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office. Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office. Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall bulletin board. Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall bulletin board.

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