1. White House Heritage High School
Ms. Allison Kosis
ext: 2212     
   

2. The student has 4 classes per day The classes last for 90 minutes each
Block Scheduling
The student has 4 classes per day
The classes last for 90 minutes each
Pat Time is 30 minutes

3. Block Scheduling (cont.)
The student will have the same 4 classes for
Semester 1: August - December
This is broken down into quarters:
Quarter 1: August - October
Quarter 2: October - December

4. This is broke down into quarters: Quarter 3: January -March
Block Scheduling (cont.)
The student has a different set of 4 classes for Semester 2: January -May
This is broke down into quarters:
Quarter 3: January -March
Quarter 4: March -May

5. Graduation Requirements
EOC/TCAP tests are administered at the end of the class session and this year counts 15% of the student’s final grade for the semester. 
EOC/TCAP Tests-currently English I, English II, United States History, Algebra 1, Algebra II and Geometry (this is subject to change each year)
Must take the ACT to graduate 
Must score a 70 or higher on the Civics Test

6. English Requirements*
English 1 1 Credit
English 2 1 Credit
English 3 1 Credit
English 4 1 Credit or
Dual English credit through Volunteer State or Austin Peay counts as English 1010 and English for college credit.

7. Math Requirements
Math-4 Credits (students must take a math class every year)
Algebra 1: 1 Credit
Geometry 1 Credit
Algebra 2 1 Credit
Upper level Math 1 Credit

8. Science & Social Studies Requirements
Social Studies 3 credits
World History & Geography (Freshman Year) 1 credit
U.S. History & Geography (Junior Year) 1 credit
Economics (Senior Year) ½ credit
Government (Senior year) ½ credit
Science-3 credits
Lab science of choice -1 credit
Chemistry/Physics-1 credit
Biology 1 -1 credit
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

9. Fine Art, Foreign Language & Elective Focus
Fine Art credit
Foreign Language- 2 credits (SPANISH)
Elective Focus (program of study)- 3 credits
Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program area in a program.
Science, math, humanities, fine arts can also be an elective focus. For example, Visual Arts II, Visual Arts III, Visual Arts IV counts as an elective focus.  This is just one example

10. Other Requirements Wellness 1 Credit (usually freshman year)
P.E. ½ Credit (usually senior year paired with PF)
Personal Finance ½ credit (usually senior year paired with PE.)

11. Programs of Study--WHHHS
Agriculture
Digital Arts and Design
Business
Dietetics and Nutrition
Early Childhood
Health Science

12. Programs of Study--SHS
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice and Correction Services
Residential & Commercial Construction
Engineering
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Fashion Design
Nursing Services
Culinary Arts

13. Grade Promotion 6 credits = Sophomore 12 credits = Junior
20 credits = Senior
26 credits = Graduation
If you don’t earn the credits then you will not be a sophomore
We DO NOT socially promote

14. ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT TO EARNING CREDITS.  IF YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS THEN YOU CANNOT RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTION TO EARN CREDITS.
The State of Tennessee and Robertson County Board of Education adopted a policy where 8 unexcused tardies or early dismissals will equal 1 unexcused absences.  10 unexcused absences result in truancy charges.
Board Policy (4.520) states that if a student has an A in the course and no more than 3 excused absences, if they have a B in the course with no more than 2 excused absences.  This will exempt them from taking final exams.  Students that have had ISS or OSS will not be exempted. 

15. What is GPA?
A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points
This is very important for class rank, university admissions, scholarships, etc.
Your GPA starts after your very first nine weeks (quarter 1) grades.
Ranking (the Board Policy-students taking advanced classes will be rank above those that do not)
Advanced Classes + 3 points are added at the end of each nine weeks grade
Valedictorian ties are broken the ACT scores starting with the Class of 2021.

16. Costs
Students meeting the college admissions guidelines can received four free college classes the only cost to the parent would be the books.
The Robertson County School System Covers the cost of the Industry Certification Test(s)
The ASVAB is free to take
Students can take the ACT free twice: Once time during their Junior Year and the other time during their Senior Year.

17. Yes, you can graduate with all three!
Graduation
To graduate with Honors a senior must complete all graduation requirements with a minimum of a 3.50 to graduate with “Honors”
To graduate with State Honors the student must meet all four Benchmarks on the ACT to graduate with “State Honors”
To graduate with Distinction a student must have a 3.00 GPA and have one of the following: Earn 12 hours of Dual Enrollment, Score a 31 or higher on the ACT, Attain a score of 3 or higher on 2 AP tests, earn an industry certification, participate in a Governor's School.
Yes, you can graduate with all three!

18. Visit act.org often for practice
ACT tips
Take rigorous courses
Visit act.org often for practice
Enroll in ACT Prep
Read, read, and read
Attend ACT tutoring
Set an ACT score goal

19. It is important to stay in contact with your high school counselor
Please make sure that you are using Power School to stay informed about your child's grades.  

20. What to do next…
Contact Mrs. Amy Stark to register for an individual meeting with Ms. Kosis in order to confirm course request. or by phone at ext: 2100