1. Covenant Christian High School Class of 2016 (and transfer student) Orientation

2. Why should we talk about academics? To help you experience success at Covenant To help you experience success at Covenant To help your parent(s) help you To help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? Provide information Provide information Educate you about the tools available Educate you about the tools available Create a team effort between home and school Create a team effort between home and school

3. 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 40 48 needed to graduate with Core 40 52 needed to graduate with Academic Honors 52 needed to graduate with Academic Honors

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

6. Required vs. Elective Required: a class that a student must to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. Required: a class that a student must to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. Elective: a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements. Elective: a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements.

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

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

9. + 4 cr. Math or + 2 cr. Math and 2 cr. QR + 2 cr. Science + 2 cr. World Language _______________________________ General Diploma + 4 cr. Math or + 2 cr. Math and 2 cr. QR + 2 cr. Science + 2 cr. World Language _______________________________ Core 40 Diploma

10. Courses Required for Core 40 Diploma: English/Language Arts8 semesters English/Language Arts8 semesters Math (2 Quantitative Reasoning)6/8 semesters Math (2 Quantitative Reasoning)6/8 semesters Science6 semesters Science6 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Bible4 semesters Bible4 semesters World Languages4 semesters World Languages4 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Health & Wellness1 semester Health & Wellness1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Total Required Credits: 43 Plus Elective Credits: 5 Total Core 40 Diploma Credits:48

11. Core 40 Diploma + 2 cr. Math + 2 cr. World Language + 3.0 GPA Minimum + No Grade Lower Than C + 1750 SAT / 26 ACT _______________________________ Core 40 With Academic Honors

12. Core 40 with Academic Honors Courses Required for Core 40 with Academic Honors: English/Language Arts8 semesters English/Language Arts8 semesters Math8 semesters Math8 semesters Science6 semesters Science6 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Bible4 semesters Bible4 semesters World Languages6 semesters World Languages6 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Health & Wellness1 semester Health & Wellness1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Total Required Credits: 45 Plus Elective Credits: 7 Total Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Credits:52

14. Honors Diploma Higher standards than Core 40 Higher standards than Core 40 2 additional math credits 2 additional math credits 2 additional language credits 2 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 1750 SAT Must earn a 26 ACT or 1750 SAT Special recognition for admission Special recognition for admission More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships

15. 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: - Fine Arts (need 2) - Algebra I or Geometry

16. 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 office. 5) Attend parent-teacher conferences.

17. Additional Information Webpage: Webpage: http://www.cchrhs.org (Students – Guidance) (scholarships, test dates, meeting dates, etc.) 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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