1. Freshman Registration Night
(Insert Presenter name, school, date, time, etc)

2. TONIGHT’S AGENDA Academics College/Career Readiness
Academic/CTE $6,000 scholarship
Registration

3. WHY this stuff matters. . .

4. The Freshman year is the KEY to predicting who will graduate from high school!
Failing just 1 semester course decreases the likelihood of graduating from 83% to 60%; 2 semester F’s – 44%; 3 semester F’s – 31%.

5. Academics Freshman year is much different than 7th and 8th.
ND Graduation Requirements
Credit system (Carnegie Units)
(Insert School Name) Grading system
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Freshman year is much different than 7th and 8th.
Here’s why . . .

6. North Dakota High School Graduation Requirements
The State Requires:
22 Total Credits
English/Language Arts ~ 4 credits
Math ~ 3 credits
Science ~ 3 credits
Social Studies ~ 3 credits
PhyEd ~ .5 credits
Health ~ .5 credits
CTE, Foreign Lang, Arts (including music) ~ 3 credits
Electives ~ 5 credits

7. How the Credit System works . . .
Grade Level Credit Requirements
Each semester = .5 credits
Credits are awarded to grades A – D; or 60 – 100% (Adapt to your school’s system)
No credit awarded for failing semesters (59% or lower)
At the end of the year students need to earn at least 5 credits to advance to the next class:
Sophomore = 5 or more credits
Junior = 10 or more credits
Senior = 15 or more credits

8. (Your School) HS Grading System
Letter Grades
GPA – 4.0 System
A ~ 90 – 100% (Adapt for your school)
B ~ 80 – 89%
C ~ 70 – 79%
D ~ 60 – 69 %
F ~ %
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0

9. College and Career Readiness
What does this mean?

10. To be prepared Skills & Academics Social & Emotional Financial
…for successful entry into college or employment

11. ND Academic or Career & Technical Education Scholarship
$6,000 to help fund your future….

12. General scholarship Requirements
Graduate from a ND high school and attend a North Dakota College/University/Tech School
Meet specific Coursework
Hold 3.0 GPA (or higher)
Meet 24 composite ACT score (or score 5 on three separate WorkKeys Tests)
** Taking academically challenging classes and working hard to earn good grades will establish a great foundation for this scholarship.

13. Scholarship differences
Career & Technical Ed (CTE)
Academic
2 units CTE Coordinated Plan of Study
2 units Additional CTE Courses
1 unit Fine Arts/F. Lang OR CTE
Algebra II
24+ ACT OR 5's on WorkKeys
3.0 GPA
1 unit Math beyond Algebra II
2 units Same F. Lang OR CTE Coord Plan of Study
1 unit Fine Arts/F. Lang OR CTE
1 unit AP, 1/2 OR 1 Credit Dual Credit Course from college w/ physical presence in ND
24+ ACT
3.0 GPA

14. It might seem strange to talk about a scholarship to 8th grade students, but Success in high school starts now!
Choosing your courses wisely, EVERY YEAR, will help set you up for a successful future after high school.

15. Freshman Year Coursework
Requirements
Electives
English 9
Math (Algebra I or other)
Physical Science
PE/Health
Computer Apps/ Financial Literacy
(Adjust to fit your school)
Family & Consumer Science
Band
Choir
Weight Training
Study Hall
(Adjust to fit your school)

16. Registration forms Discuss classes with your child
Make your selections
Both student & parent must sign the form
Turn in to (whoever is designated to receive them)
Changes must have parent and school signatures

17. Successful School habits start Now…
…so watch your tardies & eligibility!

18. Stay informed!
Know and use the resources available to you!

19. We have a Rockin’ new Website!!
Add a screen shot of your website to this spot
See upcoming events
Access teacher webpages
Access important forms and documents
Find unique student opportunities
Much, much more!

20. PowerSchool Find on Apple or Google Play
After download, copy & paste our website’s URL to find our school district
See (your designated person) if you need Usernames and Passwords for your account. .

21. We have an App! (if your school has one insert an image) Find on Apple or Google Play
Download the App, set up your account, and you’re in!

22. Coming this Fall… Back to School Night!
Events kick off with a short presentation from administration
Students will receive their schedules and locker assignments
Parents will be able to connect with teachers, receive important information about their child’s classes, dates, etc.
Watch for more information in the summer newsletter . . .

23. That’s all folks! THANK YOU for coming!!
Grab a card – contact either of us anytime with questions/concerns