1. First Flight High School
August 31, 2016
Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Meeting
AIG Meeting

2. Differences Between Middle and High School AIG Programs
Students are not pulled out for services
Students enroll in honors and AP classes
Students may apply to attend special summer programs, such as Governor’s School or North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Enrichment Opportunities during Empower Time

3. Enrichment Opportunity
Katie Cross-COA Liaison
Extensive (15+years) as Student Services for Varsity Athletes at Virginia Tech and University of Florida
During Empower Time-1st Semester
College Readiness
10 Things I Wish I Knew About College
Grade Specific
College Students as Guest Speakers
Athletics and Academics

4. Courses Available at FFHS
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP US History
AP Drawing Studio
AP Physics (alternate years-offered this year)
AP Computer Science
AP Human Geography
AP on-line Classes
English 9H,10H,11H,12H
Newspaper Editor, Yearbook Publications II, Journalism II
H Math II & III, Pre-Cal
Adv. Biology, Adv. Chem, H Anat/Phys
H Earth/Environ. Sci
H Civics
Spanish III, ( Adv. French/Spanish on-line)
Art III &IV; Theater III (Tech); H Concert Choir
Allied Health Sci. II, CTE Adv. Studies/H Comp. classes

5. Dual Enrollment=FREE! Enrolled as high school student and COA student
Juniors and Seniors
3.0 or higher weighted GPA + meets minimum requirement on college readiness assessments
Receive honors high school credit and college credit.
FREE of charge to students
Online classes, only

6. Grading Differences Weighted vs Unweighted Honors vs AP Classes
New Grading Scales
10 point grading scale
Honors= ½ point*
AP= 1 point*
*Beginning with class of 2019

7. High School Transcript Example
Hybrid Schedule
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8. Governor’s School Applications are all on-line
Oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted students- 6 weeks
Open to rising seniors only, with exceptions made for rising juniors in the performing/visual arts areas
Two campuses: Governor’s School West at Salem College in Winston Salem and Governor’s School East at Meredith College in Raleigh
Comprehensive website-
Applications are all on-line

9. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Residential school & On-line program for juniors and seniors interested in math or science careers
Some online classes are: Genetics/Bio-tech, Aerospace Engineering, Forensics, Calculus, Climate Change Biology and various Humanities courses
Located in Durham
FFHS Information session – Wed. Oct. 5 4:00PM
Applications are all on-line
If interested, SAT by Jan. of Sophomore year
Comprehensive website-

10. North Carolina School of the Arts
Application and Admissions process on-line at comprehensive website:
Location= Winston Salem
Auditions required
Drama School #6 in the WORLD 2nd straight year by Hollywood Reporter
Film School ranked #14 in the COUNTRY by Hollywood Reporter

11. Summer Programs
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics-information at
The Shelton Challenge- NC State University
Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders- Appalachian State-
Visit the Counseling Center- OFTEN!
Counseling HAIKU/CANVAS page

12. Testing Schedule Pre-ACT- 10th Grade only. Wednesday, October 19, 2016
PSAT–11th Grade only. Wednesday, October 19, 2015
ACT- 11th Grade only. Tuesday, February 28, 2016
ACT at MHS
-Please see
SAT at FFHS
Please see org

13. Counseling Center Communication
Counseling Center Haiku Page
FFHS Website
Bulletin Boards in Counseling Center
Phone and Alerts
School information within the classrooms
Nighthawk News
Junior and Senior Meetings
Parent nights
Call or us with any questions!

14. Welcome Mr. Seth Rose!!! Carolina College Adviser “Near-Peer” model
Assists students and counselors in college admission, financial aid and scholarship applications
Aids under-represented and first-generation students attending college
Hours of operation at FFHS- Mondays and Fridays. him at

15. Questions ?