1. Academic Opportunities at Clover High School

3. College Credit Opportunities
Tonight’s Agenda
For Students and Parents
Opportunities
Graduation Requirements
College Entrance Requirements
Review
Academic Levels Computer Courses
Elective Courses/ Majors i-school
High School Academics
1. Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Middle College
4. Impact on Life and Palmetto Fellows
College Credit Opportunities
IGP Conference Preparation
No Mid-Year Scheduling Changes
Scheduling Timeline

4. Opportunities for Parents and Students each year…....
High School Curriculum
What classes?
Graduation Requirements?
College Requirements?
Classroom Presentations
Evening Meeting
Online Course Guide with Pathways & Majors
College
Which college will fit my needs?
College Fair
College Application Day
College Cafes
College Visits
Family Connection
Finances
What are some options to pay for college?
FAFSA
Commission on High Education
Scholarships on Family Connection
Careers
What Careers will fit my needs and personality?
Individual goals
Career Assessments
Career Fair in March

5. …..personalize all of the information during your .....
Individual Graduation Plan Conference
Discuss individual goals – careers and colleges
Student grades
Student Assessments
High School Curriculum Needed
Family Connection powered by Naviance
Research on Colleges and Careers
Use SIGN UP GENIUS to schedule your appointment time

6. High School Academics Core Academics – Five Areas
Majors – Elective Coursework leading to a Major
High School Academics

7. Minimal Course Requirements
High School Graduation and Two Year College
Four Year College
English
4 units
Math
4 units (Algebra 1, 2, Geometry, Higher Level)
Science
3 Units to include Biology
3 units (3 Lab Science in two different fields)
Social Studies
3 units
1 US History
.5 Government Economics
Computer Science
1 unit
PE or ROTC
Health
.5 unit
World Language
1 unit of W. Language OR
1 unit of a CATE class
2 or 3 units
CATE
None required
Fine Arts
1 unit for SC Public Colleges
Electives
Minimum of 24 total units

8. Academics Levels
CP (College Preparatory) – prepares students for entry in the workforce, a 2 year college or a 4 year college
Honors – More in-depth study of a subject, prepares students for a four year college
College Level Work – AP and DE Determined by grade earned in previous course, goals for the future, and overall GPA

9. Electives: Courses and Majors
Electives are organized by majors. Tips to keep in mind:
Students can choose from a certain number of electives. A few count towards graduation requirements (PE, health, computer science). Others are based on interest (art, agricultural, engineering)
College major is different than high school major. They do not have to match!
You can choose a major to try something new in high school OR take a major to help prepare for a career.
Automotive Tech York Technical College
Automotive Tech USC to major in Business Management
To be recognized as a completer, students must have four units in one major above graduation requirements.
The choice of a major does not impact graduation because SC Diploma requirements are standardized.

10. Programs of Study Arts and Humanities
School of Business Management & Information Systems
School of Math, Science, Engineering & Industrial Technologies
School of Health & Human Services
Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Cluster
Media Technology
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
World Language
Humanities
Education Cluster
Early Childhood
Secondary Education
Business Management & Administration Cluster
Business Information
General Management
Finance Cluster
Accounting
Hospitality & Tourism Cluster
Culinary Arts
Hospitality Management
Information Technology Cluster
Programming & Software
Web and Digital Communications
Marketing, Sales, & Service Cluster
Marketing Communication
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster
Plant & Animals
Architecture & Construction Cluster
Architectural and Construction
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Cluster
Automotive Tech
Science Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Cluster
Mathematics
Pre-engineering
Science
Mechatronics
Welding
Government
National Security
Law Enforcement and Firefighter
Health Science Cluster
Health & Personal Fitness
Nursing & Pre- medicine
Sports Medicine
Human Services Cluster
Family & Community Services

11. Computer Courses
Business Courses *Desktop Publishing *Integrated Business Application 1 and 2 *Multimedia *Fundamentals of Web Design 1and 2 Information Technology Courses *Computer Programming 1 (C++) *Computer Programming 2 (Java) *Digital Animation *Image Editing with Photoshop *AP Computer Science *AP Computer Science Principals - NEW Other Types *Introduction to Engineering *Mechanical Drawing 1 and 2

12. i-school
APEX Offered through CHS CHS teacher is on record Fee: $75 initial credit Registration Timeline: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Summer School: Credit recovery and some initial credit Virtual SC Offered through SC Department of Education Teacher is somewhere in SC Fee: Free Registration Timeline: Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Registration is announced Both follow the same drop/ grading policy as a regular class

13. New Courses for 17 – 18 AP Calculus BC (2.0)
AP Computer Science Principals (2.0)
Music Theory Honors (1.0)
Introduction to Law Enforcement and Firefighting Management (1.0)
Genocide Studies (.5)
Medal of Honor (.5)

14. SC Uniform Grading Policy
Final Grade
Letter Grade CP
Honors
AP/DE
100 A
5.0
5.5
6.0 99
4.9
5.4
5.9 98
4.8
5.3
5.8 97
4.7
5.2
5.7 96
4.6
5.1 95
4.5 94
4.4 93
4.3 92
4.2 91
4.1 90
4.0 B
3.0 – 3.9
3.5 – 4.4
4.0 – 4.9 C
2.0 – 2.9
2.5 – 3.4 D
1.0 – 1.9
1.5 – 2.4
0 - 59 F

15. To Calculate GPA One Semester Final Grade GPA Points English 1CP 90
4.0
Geometry H 92
4.7
Physical Education 95
4.5
Biology 1 CP 80
3.0
Add the points =
16.2
Divide by 4
4.05
SC UGS GPA
This is the GPA used by South Carolina Colleges to determine scholarship. Because the scholarships are funded through tax payer dollars, GPA calculations need to be uniform throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Uniform Grading policy also guides us on other matters, such as how dropping and adding a class will impact your GPA, credit recovery, online classes and more.

16. College Credit Opportunities and Community Partnerships
AP, Dual Enrollment, Middle College Programs,
Professional Credentials
College Credit Opportunities and Community Partnerships

17. Apprenticeship 2000

18. York Technical College
Clover High School partners with York Tech in three ways:
Middle College, Welding, and CATE College Credit Opportunities

19. Middle College Middle College has two avenues:
1. College Transfer Welding
Partnership with York Technical College
Open to 11th and 12th graders
Spend one, two or three semesters York Tech Campus
Students can earn up to 30 hours of college credit
Transportation, books and tuition are all provided by the Clover School District
Acceptance requires an application, interview, qualifying scores, and minimum GPA of 2.6

20. Welding Dual Credit and Professional Credentialing
Campus: York Technical College
Transportation: Middle College Bus from CHS
CHS Courses: Welding 1, 2, & 3
Dual Credit: 15 credit hours through YTC
Plus earn the following credential:
Basic Welding Certificate*
*Students are responsible for purchasing their own basic welding equipment (helmet, gloves, tools, etc.).

21. Health Science Dual Credit and Professional Credentialing
Campus: Clover High School
CHS Course: Clinical Studies (formerly Gerontology)
Dual Credit: 6 credit hours through YTC
HS 1
HS 2
HS 3
11th & 12 Graders
Application Process includes GPA and qualifying test scores
Plus earn the following credentials:
First Aid certification,
CPR certification,
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
CHS pays state exam fee of $101 !

22. Early Childhood Education Dual Credit and Professional Credentialing
Campus: Clover High School
CHS Course: Early Childhood Education 2
Dual Credit: 6 credit hours through YTC
Intro to ECE
EC 1 (2.0)
11th & 12 Graders
Application Process includes GPA and qualifying test scores
Plus earn the following credentials:
First Aid certification,
CPR certification

23. Dual Enrollment Classes through USC-L
English 101
English 102
US History 111 and 112
Anatomy 2 - Bio 243 and 244 plus labs
Micro and Macro Economics

24. Application procedure USC-L
We will give specific instructions in April
Overview:
Students must apply to USC
Students must complete US Citizenship Form and a SC Residency Form
Cost:
$300 per course
If students qualify for LTAP, courses are free
LTAP = SC Resident for 18 months, 2 courses in the same semester, pay taxes in SC, valid SC lisence

25. College Credit Pathways
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Students are only high school students
Grades on reported on the high school transcript only
College may allow students to “skip” a college level class if the grade on the exam is strong
National exam – graded on a scale of 1 - 5
Students are both high school and college students
Grade is reflected on high school transcript and college transcript
Students earn college credit based on the grade in the course
A = 4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0
College Credit Pathways

26. High School GPA vs. College GPA
Final Grade
Letter Grade
AP/DE
College Transcript
100 A
6.0
4.0 99
5.9 98
5.8 97
5.7 96
5.5 95 94
5.4 93
5.3 92
5.2 91
5.1 90
5.0 B
4.0 – 4.9
3.0 C
3.0 – 3.9
2.0 D
2.0 – 2.9
1.0
0 - 59 F

27. Advanced Placement
Year long classes taught by CHS teachers. Score on final national exam may earn college credit. Course and exam are free.
Course offerings are subject to student enrollment. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics (A/B), English Language, English Literature, Human Geography, American History, Calculus AB and BC, Statistics, Art, Spanish, French, Computer Science, Computer Science Principals

28. Dual Enrollment (USC-L, Winthrop University, York Technical College)
Classes taught on our campus by our teachers who also serve as adjunct faculty
Students are enrolled in high school and college
College credit based on the grade earned in class
Cost: Varies by college
Courses change each year and include:
USC-L - English 101 and 102, Economics, Anatomy 2
Winthrop - Teacher Cadets
York Tech - Automotive Tech. 3, Early Childhood Education 2, Clinical Studies

29. AP and USC L combined classes
AP English Literature with English 101
AP English Language with English 102
AP American History with History 111 and 112

30. State of South Carolina Scholarships
Students qualify upon gradation from high school using a combination of grades, rank and test scores.
Students must continue to qualify each year while in college with a certain number of classes each year and a minimum GPA of a 3.0.

32. Life Scholarship
Students must be a resident of SC and attend college in SC
Two Year College
Students must graduate with a 3.0 SC UGS GPA
Scholarship covers the cost of tuition plus $300 for books for two years
Four Year College
2 out of 3 of the following criteria:
3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT/24 ACT, Top 30% of the class
$4,700 per year plus $300 for books
$2500 Math/Science enhancement for 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA each year to maintain scholarship which includes ALL college classes taken.

33. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Students must be a resident of SC and attend a four year college in SC
Criteria (must meet all 3)
SAT (CR +M) 1200 or ACT 27
3.5 GPA at the end of 11th or 12th grade
Ranking in the top 6% at the end of 10th, 11th or 12th grade OR
SAT (CR+M) 1400 or ACT 32
GPA of a 4.0
$6,700 for freshmen, $7,500 sophomore, junior, senior year
$2500 Math/Science enhancement for 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA each year to maintain scholarship which includes college classes taken on four year campus only.

34. Scheduling Timeline

35. Scheduling Timeline Gather Information Discuss Options Final Schedule
January 18st Parent Meeting
January 13th Students received course guide instructions and transcript in homeroom
Read through the information
Discuss Options
Schedule your appointment through SIGN-UP GENIUS
IGPs - Meet with your counselor (Feb. 3 – April 24)
Pre-register for courses
Verification Week in May – change any request
Final Schedule
May - All course requests must by finalized by May 12, 2017
Receive Final Schedule (year long) at summer registration
No mid-year scheduling changes

36. Thank you!
Please speak with our guests in the front lobby. Have a good evening! CHS Counseling Center: We look forward to meeting with you and your child in your IGP conference!