1. Sycamore High School
Welcomes the class of 2020

2. Sycamore High School Administration Principal – Dr. Ramona Fritts
Assistant Principal – Dr. Amy McWhirter
Academic Dean/Athletic Director – Toby Miles
School Counselors
Lori Duncan
Nicole Henry

3. Graduation Requirements
22 credits are required for a Tennessee High School Diploma 4 English .5 Personal Finance 4 Math 1.5 Wellness/PE 3 Sciences 2 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 1 Fine Art 3 Elective Focus
Print your student’s legal name on the registration form.
Each year students must take a Math
2 units of FL and 1 unit of FA are required for 4 year colleges
If you do not complete the FL or FA requirements you must complete another 3 credit focus and sign a waiver.

4. Do your best every year! What you do your 9th grade year matters!
Graduation Requirements
Do your best every year! What you do your 9th grade year matters!
7 class periods per day = 7 credits per year
Grade Point Average (GPA) – TN Uniform Grading Policy
A – 4.0
B – 3.0
C – 2.0
D – 1.0
3.0 GPA and/or 21 ACT composite = TN Hope Scholarship
Most classes are 1.0 credits. We only have a few .5 credit courses.
It is so important to keep your grades up - you’ll thank me when you are a senior when applying for colleges and scholarships!

5. 9th Grade Year Schedule Sample Schedule English I Integrated Math I
Physical Science
World History
Lifetime Wellness
Fine Art
Elective Focus
Intro to Fine Arts – if you are not sure of what you would like for your fine art – you will get a taste of all our fine arts courses in one year.

6. Elective Focus
3 credits consisting of Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities
SHS CTE Focus Options
Horticulture Science
Veterinary & Animal Science
Therapeutic Clinical Services
Social Health Services
Web Design
Law Enforcement Services
Engineering by Design

7. End-of-Course Exams
TN Ready / End-of-course exams are given in the following courses
English I, II, III
Math I, II, III
Biology
Chemistry
US History

8. Dual Enrollment What is Dual Enrollment?
Students can earn both high school AND college credit
Juniors and Seniors are eligible
Test scores on ACT are required
Dual Enrollment offerings at SHS
English
Math – multiple options available online and at school
Music History
US History

9. Advanced English and Math Classes
Cheatham County Schools and Sycamore High School have a set criteria for taking advanced classes
This will be posted to the SHS website soon.

10. Tennessee Scholars
Tennessee Scholars is a workforce development program designed to communicate to students the requirements for success in post-secondary and the workforce.
It guarantees increased job potential, recognition, and rewards. Scholars designation is recognized on job applications in more than twenty states.
The application for TN Scholars must be completed by 9-11th grade at the beginning of each year.  The criteria begins with 9th grade courses.

11. Athletics & Clubs CLUBS ATHLETICS Best Buddies Book Club Choir FCA
HOSA
Key Club
Prom
Science
SHS Band
SHS Pep Club
Spanish Club
Student Council
Theater Arts
Yearbook
ATHLETICS
Baseball
Basketball Boys and Girls
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Soccer Boys and Girls
Softball
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Take advantage of our clubs and athletics!

12. Sycamore High School Website

13. Registration Form

14. Registration Form, Cont.
Remain in these classes throughout next year.
Schedules will not be adjusted for teacher/period preference, social reasons, or elective preference.
Schedule changes will be granted if the student: does not have the required prerequisite, missing a class needed for graduation/college admission, data input error, or need to repeat a failed course.
Highest ranking - follow the guidelines on board policy
For advanced courses, students must meet the district set criteria - TBA