2. Which parent are you?

4. 4 YEARS...
Pass By Quickly!
GRADUATIION REQUIREMENTS

5. Graduation Req’s – 28 credits MINIMUM—P. 6
COURSES
Credits
Details
English 4
Must take 1 course each year
Math
4 *one each year
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, & Upper Level Math*
Science 3
Biology I, Chemistry or Physics, another lab science
W. History 1
Must take World History
Govt/Econ
US History
P.E./Wellness
1.5
Band, ROTC, Sports satisfy 0.5 PE

6. Graduation Req’s cont 3 min 2 1 6 min TOTAL 28 CREDITS See p. 21-37
COURSES
Credits
Details
Personal Finance
0.5
Program of Study (POS)
3 min
See p
Foreign Language 2
Spanish or French – Must be 2 credits of SAME language
Fine Arts 1
Band, Flags, Chorus, Vis. Art, Crafts, Theatre Arts, Hist of Rock, Music Theory, Show Choir, Dance, Concert Choir
Electives
6 min
TOTAL CREDITS

7. Program of Study – All students will complete at least 3 courses in a state approved focused elective area
Should relate to:
Potential Career Area
Student Interests
Serves to:
Provide concentrated training
Learn more about career possibilities

8. POS Options CTE Clusters (see registration book, p. 22-37)
ROTC (4 semesters)
Fine Arts (any 3 above grad reqs, or 4 total) – includes Band
Humanities (3 Eng, For. Lang, SS above grad reqs)
Science/Math (any 3 above grad reqs)
AP/Dual Enrollment (3 total)

9. State Readiness Goals
All students will have the coursework necessary to complete:
►4 year College or University
►2 year College (for trans to 4-yr)
►2 year Program
(Career Tech program)
►Technical School

10. INTRODUCING
Career Clusters
See p. 4

11. A TOOL
To help students...

12. GRADUATE...
And Be Prepared For Future Goals!

13. 16 CAREER CLUSTERS Architecture & Construction
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science

14. Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing Sales & Service
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

15. Programs of Study (POS)
Each cluster contains state approved POSs
Each POS has a sequence of courses that students must take to complete that POS (must complete 3 credits)
All students MUST select at least 1 POS and complete it for graduation

16. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDIES? USE PAGES 21-37:
Select a career/career area of interest
Choose the cluster that most closely matches that career or career area
Select a POS that you will complete

17. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security – p. 33
Sample Careers:
PROGRAM OF STUDY
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Lawyer, Federal
Marshall, Detective,
Probation/Parole
Officer, Fire Fighter,
Police Officer, Court
Reporter, Paralegal,
Security Guard
Law Enforcement Services
Provide services to protect lives & property. Duties range from controlling traffic to preventing & investigating crimes as well as assisting in the prosecution of crimes.
1. Crim Justice I
2. Crim Justice II
3. Crim Justice III
Military Service
NJROTC: Explore elements of patriotism, citizenship, and national security
At least 4 semesters of NJROTC

18. Freshman Year Math Science Social Studies
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Electives for your chosen cluster/POS *See p

19. 9TH GRADE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH I H ACADEMY ENGLISH I TRANSITION ENG I
SOCIAL STUDIES
W. HISTORY H (9th or 10th) OR W. HISTORY
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY I H PHYSICAL SCIENCE
BIOLOGY 9th BIOLOGY A

20. MATH 1- Geometry H (1 Semester) 2- Algebra I H - Geometry H
3- Academy Algebra I – Algebra I H
4- Academy Algebra I – Algebra I
5- 3 Semester Algebra

21. ACHS
9th GRADE ACADEMY 21

22. Provide strong foundation in Math and English – year long classes
9th GRADE ACADEMY GOALS
Provide strong foundation in Math and English – year long classes
Smooth transition to high school
Communication w/ teachers & parents
Tutoring opportunities
Study skills, writing skills, etc

23. 9TH GRADE ELECTIVES General Electives NJROTC
Students will choose electives they are willing to take
A Quick Guide to 9th grade electives can be found on page 38
General Electives
NJROTC

24. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Prin of Agriculture Intro to Human Studies
Early Childhood Education I
Principles of Machining
Construction Core
Transportation Core
Principles of Welding
Computer Applications
Digital Arts and Design I (computer experience req.)
Engineering I
Culinary Arts I
Criminal Justice I
Health Science Education

25. FINE ART ELECTIVES Visual Art I Instrumental Music (Band, 2 sem.)
Flags ( TRYOUTS REQUIRED)
Beginning Chorus
Music Theory (Musical Exp. Req’d)
Dance
Theater Arts (Drama)

26. More Difficult Electives
-French I or Spanish I
-Chemistry I Honors (8th grade teacher rec.)
-English Electives
Creative Writing
Bible
Mythology

27. GENERAL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Schedule change policy p. 6
Skyward
Parent/Teacher Conferences
T-Shirts

28. Other Remediation/Tutoring
School hours – 8:35 – 3:45*
Mav Day - TBD
Freshman Day - TBD
Website -

29. 2015 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT
High School Record Begins in 9th Grade!!
LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS:
2015 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT
$3,500 1st yr, $4,500 2nd-4th yr

30. TN PROMISE
2 years of FREE Tuition at a Community College or Technical School (TCAT)
Requirements: Graduate of a TN high school

31. Take Challenging Classes! Develop Good Study Habits!
THE BEST WAY TO GET (AND KEEP) YOUR SCHOLARSHIP:
Take Challenging Classes!
(Honors/AP if possible)
Develop Good Study Habits!
Keep up your Grades!

32. YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Look through the book
Select possible Career, Career Cluster, and POS
Complete Pre-registration worksheet on p. 64 before your appt
Academic classes will be selected by rec. from Middle School and test scores
Be prepared to select Electives and alternates

33. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Tonight: schedule appt. for 6-yr plan & 9th grade registration—Write it on your book!
April 7 – Apr 28: Small Group Mtgs
NMS Students/Parents:
During School - AT NMS
After School - AT ACHS LIBRARY
LCMS Students/Parents:
ALL AT LCMS

34. CLASS OF 2019:
GET HERD!!!!