1. 9th Grade Focus: Academics and the Impact on Post High School Plans
Western Guilford High
9th Grade Focus:
Academics
and
the Impact on Post High School Plans

2. Graduation Requirements
Social Studies
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I
or AP US History
American History II
or a History Elective
Health/PE
CPR (not a credit)
Electives
World Languages I & II
Arts and/or CTE
Total: 22 credits (traditional schools schedule only)
English
I, II, III, & IV
Math
I, II, & III
AFM, ECM, H. Discrete Math, or H. Pre-Calculus
Science
Earth/Env. Science
Biology I
Physical Sci., Physics, or Chemistry I

3. Juniors and Seniors Tuition-Free
Registration
for next school year
Juniors and Seniors Tuition-Free
Online &
In labs
One-on-one w/ Counselor
Dates for online/labs – 3/8 thru 3/16
Dates for individual – 3/26 thru 4/13
Do you have goals in mind?
Are you choosing rigorous courses, but not too rigorous?
Are you on a career pathway?
Ask questions! We are happy to answer them!

4. Academics
Courses - Rigor - Are you challenging yourself…vs. taking “bird” courses?
Grades
Be present in class (physically & mentally)
Attend tutorial sessions (mostly Tues., Wed., Thurs.)
Missing Assignments/Test corrections
Credit Recovery (APEX) - if it’s not offered, then ask
Review/Study (Suggested study times)
General = minutes per night
Honors = minutes per night
AP = minutes per night

5. Career-Technical Education
CTE
Career-Technical Education
Types of Courses
Career path courses that could possibly meet college course requirements & help prepare you for careers once completing trade school, 2 year college, or four year college pathways
Clusters
14 throughout the county
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (potentially leads to entry level employment in logistics)
Health Science (potentially leads to CNA license)
Courses that are common in multiple clusters, such as Business, Marketing, & Finance Clusters
College Credit
GCS & GTCC have a local articulation agreement through which students have the opportunity to earn college credit BEFORE graduating high school, by earning a 93/A or better on the CTE EOC post assessment & a grade of B or better in the course

6. Service Learning Character Education Recognition Initiative
2 Pathways
Service Learning Exemplary Award - at least 100 hours
Service Learning Diploma - at least 250 hours
Why is it important?
You help others your community (positive character)
You gain life experience
Recognized by receipt of certificate and/or cord at graduation
Positively viewed by colleges and/or employers
How do I get started?
Visit the WGHS website>Student Services>Counseling>Helpful Resources>Service Learning (Read about the program)
On the website, start an X2Vol account to track hours
Locate approved service learning opportunities and participate (Mondays and Wednesdays here at WGHS)

7. Extra-Curricular Activities
Clubs/Groups/Programs
Sports
Service-Learning
Exemplary Award = 100hrs.
Diploma = 250hrs.
Employment

8. Summer Activities Service-Learning Opportunities
College Experiences/Courses
Online Courses
Summer Employment
Camps ~
Visit the WGHS website
> Counseling page
> Helpful Resources
to locate more about summer opportunities!

9. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
(create an account)
Plan for College
Explore possible careers
Search majors in which you interested in studying
Explore postsecondary (trade, 2 year, 4 year) schools
Entrance requirements
GPA
Test Scores
Resume, Recommendation(s), or Interview
Deadlines
Revisit the importance of GPA later in this presentation
Test Prep.
SAT & ACT

10. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)…cont.
Will I even be able to go to college?
Grants and Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Work/Study Program
Loans

11. Career & College Promise
Do you want to attend college?
Would you like to earn college credit while in high school…nearly free of charge?
Will you have your own transportation?

12. Career & College Promise…cont.
Dual Enrollment Program
GTCC
Juniors and Seniors
Tuition-Free (excludes books & fees)
Eligibility Requirements
3.0 GPA
Student in Good Standing
2 Pathways
College Transfer Pathway
Career Technical (CTE) Pathway

13. Weighted Unweighted A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 (General Courses)
Academics - GPA
Unweighted
(General Courses)
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
Weighted
(Honors) (AP)
A=4.5 A=5
B=3.5 B=4
C=2.5 C=3
D=1.5 D=2
F=0 F=0

14. Are you on the right path?

15. Are you on the right path?

16. Are you on the right path?

17. Check List Now End of Year Create a CFNC account
Review 4yr. plan/transcript with counselor
Maintain high grades
Get involved with school and community activities
Always be the best YOU
it’s not ALL academics
Colleges look at the WHOLE you
Create a CFNC account
Begin exploring post-secondary options (what you want todo after high school)
Start visiting colleges
Participation in educational summer activities