1. RISING FRESHMAN REGISTRATION INFORMATION for 2016-2017 Presented by: CCHS School Counselors

2. Where do our students go after high school?
38.4%

3. FUTURE READY CORE 4 MATH 4 ENGLISH 4 SOCIAL STUDIES 3 SCIENCE COURSES
(WORLD, CIVICS, AMERICAN HISTORY 1 and 2)
3 SCIENCE COURSES
(EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL, BIOLOGY, PHYSICAL)
1 HEALTHFUL LIVING
6 ELECTIVES
2 SEQUENTIAL PLUS
4 CONCENTRATED

4. (aligned with student’s post high school plans)
Future-Ready Core Math Sequence * A math HIGHER than MATH III is needed to attend a 4-year College/University*
Math I
Math II
Math III
Math IV
(aligned with student’s post high school plans)
(HONORS or ACADEMIC)
Advanced Functions
-or-
Discrete Math
Essentials for College Math
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
A student, in RARE instances, may be able to take an alternative
math course sequence with principal’s approval. 4 4

5. MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT*
The high school mathematics, science and second language courses taken in middle school will help fulfill high school graduation requirements.
These courses will NOT count in the students’ GPAs once they reach high school but WILL count towards the 28 credits needed for graduation. They WILL also serve as the requirements and prerequisites needed.

6. YOU NEED 28 CREDITS TO GRADUATE!!
8 classes a year x 4 years = 32 courses possible in a regular 4-year schedule

7. STUDENTS WILL REGISTER FOR A TOTAL OF 8 COURSES:
5 courses are required
English I (Honors or Academic)
Math Math I, II, or III
Earth & Environmental Science (Honors/Regular
a small percentage may select Honors/Regular Biology)
World History (Honors or Regular)
Healthful Living
3 courses are electives
Base them upon your chosen concentrated electives and Career Interest Goals

8. POSSIBLE FRESHMAN BLOCK SCHEDULE
Period
1st Semester
2nd Semester 1
Elective 2
World History (Honors or Academic)
Math I
(possibly Common Core II or III) 3
Earth Science (Honors or Academic) Yearlong 4
English I (Honors or Academic) Yearlong
English I (Honors or Academic)Yearlong 5
Healthful Living
Lunch and Powertime are after 3rd period/bell.

9. 4 COURSES FOR CONCENTRATION
IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED

10. ARTS/MUSIC
Visual Arts I – IV; Photography I & II ; Pottery/Ceramics; Professional Crafts
MARCHING BAND I – IV (upper level honors)
SYMPHONIC BAND I – IV (upper level Honors)
Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band

11. ARTS/MUSIC
CHORUS I – IV; honors options at upper levels (Vocal Music = fall; Concert Vocal Music = Spring)
Theater I – IV; Musical Theater (upper levels are honors courses)

12. Air Force JUNIOR ROTC
ROTC I
ROTC II
ROTC III
ROTC IV

13. ADVANCED PLACEMENT AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (12th)
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE (11th)
AP GOVERNMENT (12th)
AP CHEMISTRY
AP BIOLOGY
AP ENVIRONMENTAL
AP CALCULUS
AP STATISTICS
AP STUDIO ART

14. SECOND LANGUAGE SPANISH I SPANISH II HONORS SPANISH III
HONORS SPANISH IV

15. Other Courses to Consider:
North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS)
North Carolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM)

16. Career and Technical Education Career Clusters

17. Career and Technical Education Be a COMPLETER!
If you complete a four course sequence in a CTE pathway/cluster, with one course being a level 2 course, then your CTE concentration will be noted on your transcript and you will be eligible to take the Workkeys Job Skills Assessment.

18. DUAL ENROLLMENT College Courses for HS/College Credit
Free of Charge for Juniors and Seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have met placement test score requirements
4 COA courses could be considered a concentration

19. REQUIRED TESTING SAT During/After
PSAT-Given in the 10th – 11th grades through selective classes.
Pre-ACT – To prepare for the ACT. All 10th graders will take.
NC FINAL EXAMS – Given as an evaluation at the end of most core classes. Count 20% of Grade.
Workkeys- given to all seniors who have completed a concentration in CTE.
ASVAB- required for military enlistment.
END OF COURSE TESTS
(worth 20% of grade-no exemptions)
Biology
English II
Common Core I
SAT During/After
Common Core III
ACT All 11th graders will take.
CTE End of Course (worth 20% of grade-no exemptions)

20. ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance is taken in each class.
If you are absent, you will have 3 days to make up work upon return to school. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the teacher to make arrangements for make up work.
Students must bring a note to keep on record
Students must be present for at least ½ of a class period to be counted present for the class.
Attendance is extremely important to academic success.

21. Based on NC High School Athletic Association policy, an athlete must:
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Based on NC High School Athletic Association policy, an athlete must:
have passed 70% credits courses that semester in order to be eligible for sports. (4 out of 5)
8th grade courses do not count towards this…all students are eligible 1st semester of their 9th grade year---FRESH START!

22. DRIVING ELIGIBILITY
North Carolina state law requires a student to be passing 4 of 5 of courses attempted in order to receive a driving eligibility certificate or keep their driving permit or license.

23. IMPORTANT DATES
Schedules will be given out during the Freshman Orientation Program in August.
During the Summer Ms. Pruden and Mrs. Ellis are in their offices on a limited basis. Parents may consult with either counselor about schedule conflicts.
Freshman Orientation will be held a week before school begins. Students will meet their teachers, receive their schedules, and tour the school. Time/Date TBA.

24. Contact Information: Renee Dowdy: (principal) Joyce Ellis: (A-G alphabet) Karen Pruden: (H-P alphabet) Jordan Casper: (R-Z alphabet) Janie Puryear: Career Development Coordinator Angel Partlow: (Guidance Secretary)