1. The Middle School to High School Transition
Transitions 101:
The Middle School to High School Transition

2. Meet the GLCs…………………………….2022
Nathan Newman
A-LI
Ruthhellyn Whittington
LO-Z
Aaron Williams
GLC Intern

3. Graduation Requirements
4 - years of English
2 - years of Math (completion of Algebra 1)
3 - years of Social Science
World History
U.S. History
Civics/Economics
2 - years of Science
Physical Science
Life Science
2 - years of Physical Education (3rd year is waived)
1 - year of a Foreign Language or Visual and Performing Arts
1 ½ - years of Applied Arts (3 semesters; can be a VPA)
1 - semester Health

4. A-G Requirements:

5. Pathways

6. Freshmen Pathways: Pre IB, PLTW & Academic Foundations
Application
Geometry (minimum)
World History H or Biology H
PLTW Computer Science
Algebra 1 (minimum)
2.5 GPA
Academic Foundations
Algebra 1 (minimum)
World History
English
Biology

8. Pre-IB 1. English 1 H 2. World History H/Biology H
(Highly recommended- take one in summer and the other in the regular year)
3. Math (pre-requisite – Algebra 1)
4. Foreign Language
5. Elective (Recommended – VPA or Health/Elective)
6. PE/Athletics

10. College Prep 1. English 1 2. Science 3. Math
4. Foreign Language/Elective
5. Elective (Recommended – VPA or Health/Elective)
6. PE/Athletics

11. 9th Grade Recommendations
Biology Honors
Math level at or above Geometry
“A’s” in 8th grade science AND Teacher recommendation
Biology
Math level at or above Algebra 1
“A” or “B” in 8th grade science
Environmental Science
Math Level at Intro to Algebra or Algebra 1
“C” or “D” in 8th grade science
English 1 Honors
Teacher Recommendation
Algebra 2 Honors
Placement Test

12. Important Dates Pre-Registration - South Pointe 3/13/18
Pick up 3/20/18
Pre-Registration - Suzanne 3/21/18
Pick up 3/27/18
Registration Appointment Release Date - 3/29/18
Freshman Orientation – 5/11/18
Summer SChool Schedule - 6/11-7/19
Summer Registration - 7/3-7/27