1. CLASS OF 2018

2. Things I Need to Know to Graduate in 2018
I need 24 credits to graduate!
I need to complete a focused Program of Study!
I need to Pass My End of Course (EOC) Exams!

3. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English -4 Credits:
•English I or Honors-1 Credit
•English II or Honors-1 Credit
•English III or Honors-1 Credit
•English IV or Honors-1 Credit
~AP English Literature or Composition
~Dual Enrollment English

4. Block Scheduling 4 X 4 schedule
4 classes in the Fall (August-December)
4 classes in the Spring (January- May)
Total of 32 classes over 4 years

5. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Math -4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year)
•Algebra IB or Honors-1 Credit
•Geometry or Honors -1 Credit
•Algebra II or Honors-1 Credit
•Upper level Math:-1 Credit
–Bridge Math
Students who have not earned a 19 on the
mathematics component of the ACT by the beginning
of the senior year will complete the
Bridge Math course.
–STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or Statistics)

6. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Science -3 Credits:
~A lab science (Physical Science) -1 Credit
~Biology I or Honors -1 Credit
~Chemistry or Honors -1 Credit
Upper level Science classes that we offer are Biology II Honors, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics.

7. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Social Studies –3.0 Credits:
~W. History or W. Geography–1 Credit
~U.S. History –1 Credit
~Dual Enrollment U.S. History
~Economics–.5 Credit
~Government–.5 Credit

8. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
P. E. and Wellness –1.5 Credits
Wellness–1 Credit
Physical Education–.5 Credit
The physical education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and school sponsored intramural athletics.
Personal Finance –.5 Credit

9. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Fine Art, Foreign Lang., and Elective Focus –6 Credits:
•Fine Art–1 Credit
•Foreign Language–2 Credits (Same)
•Elective Focus–3 Credits
–Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete
three units in the same CTE program area or state
approved program of study.
–science and math, humanities, fine arts
•The Fine Art and Foreign Language requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.

10. Types of Diplomas Regular Diploma Honors Diploma Distinction Diploma
Students who complete the required 24 credits to graduate.
Honors Diploma
Students who meet all benchmarks on the ACT.
Distinction Diploma
Students who have completed 12 hours in Dual Enrollment, scored a composite of 31 or higher on the ACT, OR participates in one of the All State musical organizations.

11. Types of Recognition Programs
Hornet Scholar
Point System that calculates your ACT score and your GPA. You must have a minimum of 1700 pts (out of 2000 pts and no rounding) to be a Hornet Scholar. The ACT score is super scored and must have a minimum of a composite score of 26. This is the highest recognition that you can receive at South Gibson County High School.
Formula: GPA x ACT x
Ex: 3.9 x x = pts.
Ex: 3.9 x x = PTS

12. Recognition Programs Cont’d..
Tennessee Scholar
This is a program that recognizes students who do 80 hours of volunteer work, maintain a good attendance record and a certain grade point average.

13. Credits and GPA How do I earn a credit?
What is the grading scale in high school?
What is a gpa?
Why is my gpa important?

14. Upcoming Events
8th Grade Expo, Friday January 17th at 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Freshmen and New Student Orientation will be held in August right before school starts. Students will get to their schedules, as well as meet all of their teachers.

15. Registration Process General Information Session.
Sign up for a 1:1 registration session that will be at MMS the weeks of January 21st to February 7th, 2014.
Come to the registration session knowing which Program of Study you would like to participate in.
Talk with your child about his/her future academic plans and possible career choices.
Placement decisions will be provided for certain courses.

16. Course Request Freshmen Course Request South Gibson County High School
Name of Student _______________________________
Each student will register for eight courses
English I (Honors or Regular) Circle One
Math (Honors Algebra I, Algebra I or Year Long Algebra) Circle One
Physical Science or Honors Physical Science
Lifetime Wellness
Freshman Studies/Computer Apps A
____________________
If you are taking Marching Band, write this in one blank.
If you are taking Concert Band, write this in one blank.

17. 4 Year Plan English (4 credits required - 1 each year)
English I/Honors
English II/Honors
English III/Honors
English IV/ Honors/AP/DEx2
This plan has been reviewed by ______________________ Parent/Student
Math (4 credits required - 1 each year)
Algebra IA/IB Algebra I Algebra I Honors
Geometry Geom Honors Alg II Honors
Algebra II Alg II Honors PreCalculus
Bridge Math AP Calculus Statistics PreCalculus
______________________Teacher/Counselor ______________________Date - 8th Grade
Science (3 credits required including Biology I and either Chemistry or Physics)
Physical Science Physical Science H
Biology Biology Honors
Chemistry Chemistry Honors
Anatomy and Physiology Physics Biology II Honors
______________________Parent/Student
Social Studies - (3 credits required, including US History in 11th and Econ/US Gov't in 12th
World Geo World History taken in 9th or 10th grade
World Geo World History taken in 9th or 10th grade
US History AP US History DE History
Economics/Pers Fin US Gov't/Comp Apps - B
______________________Teacher/Counselor ______________________Date - 9th Grade
Fine Arts (1 credit required - may be taken in any grade 9-12)
General Music Band/Color Guard Theatre Visual Art Vocal Music
LIFETIME WELLNESS AND PE (1 Credit in Wellness and 1/2 in PE)
Lifetime Wellness
PE .5 credit
______________________ Teacher/Counselor ______________________Date - 10th Grade
Foreign Language (2 credits of the same language)
Spanish I Spanish II
Spanish I Spanish II
Spanish II
_____________________ Parent/Student
Program of Study
_____________________ Teacher/Counselor
Electives
Fresh St./Comp Apps - A Athletics
_____________________ Date

18. Program of Study List SGCHS PROGRAMS OF STUDY
CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY
_____ AGRICULTURE: VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
_____BUSINESS: SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Ag Science
Marketing & Management Principles
Health Science Education
Small Animal Science
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Diagnostic Medicine
Large Animal Science
Advertising & Public Relations
Anatomy & Physiology
Veterinary Science
Forensic Science
_____AGRICULTURE: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING &
_____BUSINESS: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCE
APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
Computer Applications
Accounting I
Principles of Agricultural Mechanics
Business Economics
Ag Power & Equipment
Business Management
Clinical Internship
Ag & Biosystems Engineering
_____AGRICULTURE: AGRIBUSINESS
_____BUSINESS: HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: THERAPEUTIC CLINICAL SERVICES
Principles of Agribusiness
Medical Therapeutics
Agricultural Business & Finance
Administrative Management
Rehabilition Careers
Anatomy & Physiology OR Clinical Internship
_____ AGRICULTURE: HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
_____BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: PUBLIC HEALTH
Principles of Plant Science & Hydroculture
Emergency Preparedness
Greenhouse Management
Accounting II
Behavioral & Community Health
Global Health & Epidemiology
_____AGRICULTURE: ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL
_____BUSINESS: BANKING & FINANCE
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: EMERGENCY SERVICES

19. Steps to Register for 1:1 Appointment
Step 1: Go to
Step 2: Click Sign-In (top right hand corner)
Step 3: Enter-
Password: gohornets
Step 4: Click the grid icon at the top right hand corner. Then select calendar icon, lower right hand corner.
Step 5: Use arrows at the top left to scroll to your desired date
Step 6: Double-click the time/date of your appointment
Step 7: Replace the word AVAILABLE with your student’s name. Enter your name in the Description box located in the middle of the page.
Step 8: Click the red SAVE button. Click ONLY THIS EVENT.
Step 9: To log out, click the drop down arrow at the person icon on the top right hand corner of the page and click sign-out.
-Only select a time slot that says AVAILABLE.
-Meetings will be held beginning January 21st-February 7th at Medina Middle School.
 -Time slots are divided every 20 minutes.
 -When you click on your desired date/time, if you see someone else’s information, then that time slot is taken. Please choose another appointment time.

20. Contact Information
Amber Tritt 9th & 10th Grade Counselor Phone: ext. 3007