1. Welcome to Freshman Parent Night!
September 24, 2015

2. SSES Administration SSES Principal: Mr. Jerome Leathers
School Directors:
Ms. Marla Bullock- School of Business
Ms. Jennifer Campbell- School of Biomedical Sciences
Mr. Christopher Starkey - School of Infrastructure
Dr. Wendy Carpenter- School of Engineering

3. SSES Student Services Contacts
Counselors:
9th Grade:
Ms. Jennifer Harrell x 68273
10th Grade:
Ms. Adrienne Haith x 68271
11th Grade:
Ms. Maria Abbott x 68507
Maria.
12th Grade:
Ms. Nicole Barillarri x 81108
Guidance Assistant:
Jacqueline McCoy x 81100
Additional Support:
College Advisor
Ms. Crystal Ibe x 68229
Graduation Coach:
Ms. Nelyssa Crews x 68272
Career Development Coordinator:
Ms. Rosalind Garmon x 68252
Social Worker:
Ms. Cynthia Mangum x 68268
Nurse:
Ms. Tricia Howard x 68267
Registrar:
Ms. Jaime Ramsey x 68223

4. School Communication Spartan Weekly Newsletter
Counseling Newsletter and Scholarship Bulletin
Ms. Haith or Ms. Ibe
SSES School Website
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Data Manager
Ms. Rochelle Satterfield x
Attendance Officer
Ms. Kim Anderson x 68230

5. Freshman Academy Teams Common Planning Career/Project Management
Olympia, Athens, and Troy
Earth and Environmental Science, English, World History, and Career Management
Common Planning
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Career/Project Management

6. Graduation

7. Credits Required for Graduation
Content Area
Future-Ready Core
English
4 Credits
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
3 Credits
Health & PE
1 Credit
World Language
Not required for Graduation; however, most colleges/universities require 2 credits in the same language for admission
Concentration
4 Credits in the student’s chosen Academy and Project Management
Electives
7 Credits
Total
28 Credits

8. Core Course Requirements
English
Math
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Common Core I
Common Core II
Common Core III
Common Core IV
Science
Social Studies
Earth Science
AP Earth and Environmental
A Physical Science
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
World History
American History I
American History II
Civics and Economics
Health and PE

9. Promotion 6 credits to be a Sophomore 12 credits to be a Junior
20 credits to be a Senior
One credit is earned for every class students pass
Opportunity for 8 credits a year

10. Grading Scale and GPA

11. GPA and Quality Points Quality points added to GPA
Plus 0.5 for Honors classes
Plus 1.0 for AP classes
Take classes that interest you and challenge you!

12. Tips for a Successful Freshman Year
Attendance
Homework policy
Build relationships with your teachers and counselors
Spartan ARMOR
Now is the time to ask for help
Progress reports
Tutoring opportunities
After school, during lunch (get a pass from your teacher)
Get involved!
Community service, athletics, extracurricular
Parent communication

13. Opportunities at SSES Career and Project Management
School of Business Management and Sustainability
Business Management, Marketing, Accounting/Finance
School of Infrastructure Engineering
Automotive Services, Construction, Architecture
School of Biomedical Technology
Biomedical Technology, Sports Medicine
School of Computer and Technology Engineering

14. Dual Enrollment Options
Career and College Promise
Ms. Patricia Gould
x 1417
Holton Career and Resource Center
Mrs. Heather Covington
x 33106

15. Holton Career and Resource Center provides the following programs:
Barbering
Cosmetology
Public Safety
(Coming ) Fire Safety Academy
Apply Online
bit.ly/holtonapp

16. 12 Credits (Three Year Commitment)
Barbering
12 Credits
(Three Year Commitment)

17. 12 Credits (Three Year Commitment)
Cosmetology
12 Credits
(Three Year Commitment)

18. Offered at 8 am & 11:45 am 2 Credits
Public Safety
Offered at 8 am & 11:45 am
2 Credits

19. Dual Enrollment Options
Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to get FREE College Credit from Durham Tech.
Durham Tech pays for student books, transportation, and tuition for the class.
Qualifying students must have: At least a 3.0 GPA and qualifying test scores. We consider the PSAT, PLAN, ACT, and SAT. Students can also take the Durham Tech placement test.
Durham tech college liaison
Ms. Smith
Monday-Friday
7:30-2
Office #11

20. Site Coordinator for Communities in Schools
Graduation Success
Site Coordinator for Communities in Schools
Nelyssa Crews

21. What is a Graduation Coach?
Works with parents and students to achieve success in high school and beyond
Assist with goal setting and post graduation plans
Provides exposure to colleges, careers, mentors, and tutors
Promotes community service
Provides basic needs (i.e. school supplies)

22. Preparing for College
​Talk – talk with your family, your high school counselor, friends, coaches, and anyone else who has served as a positive role model for you about your hopes, dreams, aspirations, fears, and desires for your future.
Learn – engage your education, learn how to study and take the most challenging courses that are available and appropriate for you. A strong academic performance in high school demonstrates to a college you are ready for the academic challenges you will face there.
Participate – get involved in a few extracurricular activities you really enjoy and commit to them. Strive to become a leader in that activity. Start writing for the school newspaper in ninth grade and work your way up to editor senior year. Life on a college campus is more than classes and a college wants students who will enrich the experience for others.
Plan – what do you need to do between today and when your college applications are due to make yourself a viable applicant to the college or university of your choice? Are you taking the necessary courses? What standardized tests are required?
- From The National Association of College Admission Counseling

23. College Foundation of North Carolina
Accounts through Career Management
Parent Accounts
Resources for High School and Beyond
Planning for High School
Succeeding in High School
Test Prep
Preparing for College
Exploring Schools and Programs/Majors
Entrance Requirements
Financial Literacy
And More!

24. Helpful Resources College Foundation of North Carolina www.cfnc.org
Provides a great deal of information and tools for college planning.
Big Future
An excellent resource hosted by College Board. It allows students to search and prepare for colleges using a variety of different information (i.e. ACT/SAT score, GPA, distance, cost, major, etc.)
ACT
This website provides information about the ACT and PLAN exams, dates, registration, and practice tests
College Board
Provides information about SAT, PSAT, AP exams as well as information about college applications.
March 2 Success
PSAT, SAT, and ASVAB preparation tools and links to scholarships
Todays Military www. todaysmilitary.com
Everything you want to know about joining any branch of the military in one website.
My Future
This website is perfect for students that aren’t sure what to do after graduation. It helps students explore careers, colleges, and military planning.

25. PTSA Membership

26. Questions?

27. Thank You!