1. 8th Grade Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
Spring 2018

2. Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
An IGP is a road map that guides students toward their education, career, and employment goals
IGPs include general graduation requirements, as well as coursework and out-of-classroom learning opportunities related to a student’s chosen cluster of study
IGPs help students align high school courses with your child’s personal and/or career interests and goals

3. Requirements for a High School Diploma
4 English
4 Mathematics
3 Science (Including Biology)
3 Social Studies (Including US History,
Economics/Govt.)
1 Computer Science
1 Physical Education or JROTC
1 World Language or Occupational Elective
7 Additional Electives (including Leadership 21 or
Leader in Crew)
24 Credits Total Required

4. Four-Year Colleges & Universities
4 English
4 Mathematics
3 Lab Sciences
3 Social Studies (Including US History,
Economics/Govt.)
1 Computer Science
1 Physical Education or JROTC
2 World Language (some colleges require 3 of
the same language – varies by college)
1 Fine Art
7 Additional Electives (including Leadership 21 or
Leader in Crew)
26 Credits Total Required

5. Attendance
Student attendance laws require that students must be present a certain number of days per course to receive credit, provided the student receives a passing grade in the course:
In a 45-day course, a student must attend 42 days
In a 90-day course, a student must attend 85 days
In a 180-day course, a student must attend 170 days

6. ENGLISH
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Select one course.
May select one course.
Teacher Recommendation Only (must sign up for both)
French 1
1 unit
361100CW
English 1 Seminar Part One (not an English unit)
301104CW
French 2
361200CW
AND
French 2-Accelerated
361202CW
English 1 Seminar Part Two
301103CW
German 1
362100CW
German 2
362200CW
English 1 Seminar
301100CW
German 2-Accelerated
362202CW
English 1 Seminar HN
301100HW
Latin 1
363100CW
Latin 2
363200CW
Spanish 1
365100CW
MATH
Spanish 2
365200CW
Select at least one course.
PE / ROTC
Intro to Algebra AND
319909CW
Algebra 1-Part One
314101CW
Badminton/Flag Football
344117CW
Pre-Algebra (not a math graduation unit)
319910CW
Softball/Archery
344116CW
Volleyball/Tennis
344113CW
Algebra 1 Part One
314102CW
Aerobics/Line Dancing/Tennis
344118CW
Algebra 1 Part Two
314200CW
Algebra 1
411100CW
Prospective Football Players Only
Algebra 1 HN
411100HW
Football/Weight Training
344104CW
Algebra 2
411200CW
ROTC 1
375100CW
SCIENCE
OTHER COURSES
Physical Science
321100CW
Lexington Technology Center courses are listed
Physical Science HN
321100HW
on the next page.
Child Development 1
580000CW
SOCIAL STUDIES
Drama
452100CW
Drama Embedded(Next Page)
Family Life Education
582000CW
Law Education
333600CW
Financial Fitness (Consumer Ed)
581200CW
World Geography Essentials
331001CW
Food and Nutrition
582400CW
World Geography Seminar
331000CW
Housing Interior 1
583000CW
World Geography Seminar HN
331000HW
Journalism Introduction
305000CW
World History Essentials
336003CW
Minority Voices in Am. Lit.
309901CW
World History Seminar
336000CW
Visual Arts Foundations
350100CW
World History Seminar Embedded(Next Page)
REQUIRED FOR ALL 9TH GRADE STUDENTS (Must select one.)
Strategies for Success
339902CW OR
English 2 Seminar HN
301200HW
Spanish 2-Accelerated
365202CW
Algebra 2 HN
411200HW
ROTC 2
375200CW
Biology 1 Theory HN
322100HW
AP World History
337701AW
Strategies for Success Embedded (Next Page)
1unit
ENGLISH
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Select one course.
May select one course.
Teacher Recommendation Only (must sign up for both)
French 1
1 unit
361100CW
English 1 Seminar Part One (not an English unit)
301104CW
French 2
361200CW
AND
French 2-Accelerated
361202CW
English 1 Seminar Part Two
301103CW
German 1
362100CW
German 2
362200CW
English 1 Seminar
301100CW
German 2-Accelerated
362202CW
English 1 Seminar HN
301100HW
Latin 1
363100CW
Latin 2
363200CW
Spanish 1
365100CW
MATH
Spanish 2
365200CW
Select at least one course.
PE / ROTC
Intro to Algebra AND
319909CW
Algebra 1-Part One
314101CW
Badminton/Flag Football
344117CW
Pre-Algebra (not a math graduation unit)
319910CW
Softball/Archery
344116CW
Volleyball/Tennis
344113CW
Algebra 1 Part One
314102CW
Aerobics/Line Dancing/Tennis
344118CW
Algebra 1 Part Two
314200CW
Algebra 1
411100CW
Prospective Football Players Only
Algebra 1 HN
411100HW
Football/Weight Training
344104CW
Algebra 2
411200CW
ROTC 1
375100CW
SCIENCE
OTHER COURSES
Physical Science
321100CW
Lexington Technology Center courses are listed
Physical Science HN
321100HW
on the next page.
Child Development 1
580000CW
SOCIAL STUDIES
Drama
452100CW
Drama Embedded(Next Page)
Family Life Education
582000CW
Law Education
333600CW
Financial Fitness (Consumer Ed)
581200CW
World Geography Essentials
331001CW
Food and Nutrition
582400CW
World Geography Seminar
331000CW
Housing Interior 1
583000CW
World Geography Seminar HN
331000HW
Journalism Introduction
305000CW
World History Essentials
336003CW
Minority Voices in Am. Lit.
309901CW
World History Seminar
336000CW
Visual Arts Foundations
350100CW
World History Seminar Embedded(Next Page)
REQUIRED FOR ALL 9TH GRADE STUDENTS (Must select one.)
Strategies for Success
339902CW OR
English 2 Seminar HN
301200HW
Spanish 2-Accelerated
365202CW
Algebra 2 HN
411200HW
ROTC 2
375200CW
Biology 1 Theory HN
322100HW
AP World History
337701AW
Strategies for Success Embedded (Next Page)
1unit
What is a Credit or Unit?
Each semester-long class (GHS, LHS, PHS, WKHS)
or year-long class (RBHS) is worth one credit/unit
Each 45-day class (GHS, LHS, PHS, WKHS) or
semester-long class (RBHS) is worth ½ credit/unit
It takes 24 credits to graduate
All credits calculate into GPA and Class Rank

7. Types of High School Classes
College Prep (CP)
Honors (HN)
-Honors classes may receive awarded additional
.5 value points toward GPA
Advanced Placement (AP) / International Baccalaureate (IB) / Dual Credit /Accelerate (GSSM)
-AP, IB and Dual Credit classes may receive awarded
additional 1.0 value points toward GPA
-Accelerate program is through the Governor’s School of
Science and Math (GSSM) and offers Honors and Dual Credit
classes
Virtual School (Lexington One Virtual School or VirtualSC)
LTC (Lexington Technology Center)

8. Career Exploration Websites
Naviance
SCOIS

9. Career Pathways Video (click black box to view video)

10. Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA: Grade points are assigned for each numerical grade (example 85% = 3.5)
How is GPA calculated: Each number grade received in a class is associated with a point value. Each point value is averaged together to create a GPA.
Class Rank: Class rank is calculated at the end of the academic school year.

11. Uniformed Grading Scale

12. State Lottery Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Palmetto Fellows
Life
Hope
Lottery Tuition Assistance
SC Need-based Grant
Naviance (career & scholarship information)
National Scholarship Information
**Scholarships are awarded based on GPA, class rank, standardized test scores

13. Curriculum Framework Government & Public Administration Cluster
School of Arts & Humanities
School of Business Management & Information Systems
School of Engineering, Manufacturing, & Industrial Technologies
School of Health Science & Human Services
Curriculum Framework
Arts & Humanities Cluster
Graphics Technology
& Animation
Journalism &
Broadcasting
World Languages
English
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Advanced Placement
International
Baccalaureate
*CAS-Multimedia Arts
*CAS-World Languages
& IB
Education & Training Cluster
-Teaching & Training
Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources Cluster
*CAS- Advanced Agribusiness
Research
Agribusiness Systems
Natural Resources Systems
Architecture & Construction Cluster
Architecture
Construction
*CAS Sustainable Design
Manufacturing Cluster
Maintenance, Installation, Repair
Production
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Cluster
*CAS-Advanced STEM Studies
Computer Science & Engineering
Pre-Engineering & Technology
Science
Math
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Cluster
Automotive Vehicle Service, Maintenance & Body Repair
Health Science Cluster
Biotechnology Research
Diagnostics Services
*CAS Public Health & Advanced Medical Studies
Therapeutic Services
Human Services Cluster
Personal Care Services
Business Management&
Administration Cluster
Administration Services,
Business Financial Mgmt
*CAS-World Languages &
International Business
Financial Cluster
Accounting
Hospitality & Tourism
Cluster
Restaurant, Food/Beverage
Services
Information Technology
Networking Systems
Programming & Software
Development
Marketing Sales & Service
Marketing & Management
School of Public Services
Government & Public Administration Cluster
National Security
CAS- Law & Global Policy
Law, Public Safety & Security Cluster
Emergency & Fire
Management
Law Enforcement
Services
Legal Services
CENTERS FOR ADVANCED STUDY (CAS)
*Advanced Agribusiness Research- PHS
*Public Health & Advanced Medical Studies- WKHS
*Advanced STEM Studies- LTC
*World Languages & International Business- LHS
*Sustainable Design Solutions GHS
*Law & Global Policy Development RBHS
*Muti-Media Arts, Design & Production RBHS

14. Change & Flexibility Remember that IGPs are tentative plans. People
can and do change ideas and direction. Changes
to an IGP can be made!
Likewise, changes to 9th grade course requests can
be made after the IGP meeting. Be aware of your
child’s high school class change deadline.
Academic course recommendations are made by
current teachers.
This is not a final class schedule. Sometimes high
schools need to make changes to requests.