1. Conrad Schools of Science 2018-19
Welcome to 9th Grade!
Conrad Schools of Science

2. Guidance Department Counselors: Mrs. Akin – Grades 6-8
Mr. Brainard - Grades 9-12 (A-L)
Mrs. Nolan – Grades 9-12 (M-Z)
Mrs. McMahon – Secretary
GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELORS! THEY PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN PREPARING YOU FOR THE FUTURE!

3. Making an Appointment In the Guidance Office
Each counselor has an appointment sheet with their name on it.
Students should sign up and provide a reason for their meeting.
A pass will be given to your teacher to come to guidance for your appointment

4. Other Student Support Staff
Principal: Mr. Pruitt
Assistant Principals: Mr. Joseph Rappa, Mrs. Todd-Dixon
Student Advisor: Mrs. Wolford
School Nurse: Ms. Brown
School Psychologist: Dr. Getman
Educational Diagnostician: Mrs. Logullo
Guidance Secretary: Mrs. McMahon

5. Student Success Plans (SSP)
All students are required to complete an online survey regarding student skills and interests.
This website has information that will help students plan and explore possible future career choices and post secondary options that fit with their interests and skills.
The student-friendly website contains a great amount of information that students can utilize from anywhere with internet access.

6. CAREER PATHWAYS
Biotechnology Biomedical Animal Science Athletic Training (2 Credits per year) Nursing (2 Credits per year) Computer Science

7. Graduation Requirements
Red Clay requires a minimum of 24 credits. These include:
English 4 credits
Math 4 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Studies 4 credits
Phys. Education 1 credit
Health ½ credit
Foreign Language 2 credits
Career Pathway 3 credits

8. Promotion Policy From 9th to 10th Grade
Six credits minimum are required for promotion.
Three credits are very specific:
English 9
Civics/Economics
1 Math
Moving from one grade to the next is based on high school credits earned.

9. Grading System
Letter grades will be used on report cards to designate student progress. A
Excellent
4 Quality Points
90-100% B
Very Good
3 Quality Points
80-89% C
Satisfactory
2 Quality Points
70-79% D
Poor
1 Quality Point
60-69% F
Failure
0 Quality Points
Below 60%

10. GPA and Class Rank
The Grade Point Average is a weighted average determined by using the grades in core courses of English, social studies, math, foreign language, and AP classes.
A grade of C or better in AP class receives an additional 1.5 quality points
A grade of C or better in an honors course receives an additional 1 quality point
Your GPA is used to determine class rank

11. Determine Final Course Grade
Two separate categories:
Courses with final exam only
Courses with a mid-term and final exam
Less than 0.6 F D C B A

12. Attendance Policy School attendance is crucial for success in school.
Students who are absent more than 25 days total (both excused and unexcused absences) during the school year will have their credits removed unless they make-up instructional time.

13. Clubs and Activities
It is important and fun to get involved in the different activities available at Conrad! Students are more successful when they are involved!
We have numerous clubs based on student interest, such as Student Council, sports, volunteer groups, and many more!
Ask your counselor for more information or check the website!

14. Helpful Tips Organizational skills are crucial!
Time management is important in order to balance academics and other activities.
Developing study skills will help you throughout high school and beyond.
Please see your counselor for any help needed in these areas.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

15. Commitment to Delawareans
The goal is to prepare Delaware high school students for admission to UD.
Following is an “academic roadmap” that shows the courses a student must complete and the level of performance to be reasonably confident of gaining admission to the University of Delaware.

16. University of Delaware Commitment to Delawareans Course Requirements
Years
Academic Level
English 4
At least college preparatory
Math
At least CP drawn only from algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, pre-calculus, calculus
Science
At least CP, 3 of the 4 years must be drawn from chemistry, biology, and physics and all 3 must include a lab
History 2
At least CP, including 1 course in world history
Foreign Language
3 of same
At least CP and all 3 years must be completed during 9-12 grades
Social Studies
At least CP and drawn from psychology, political science, government, geography, or sociology
Electives 1

17. Additional Requirements Commitment to Delawareans
Must complete at least 20 full year academic courses and at least 5 must be completed during your senior year
The level must be at least CP or higher.
At least 2 of these 20 must be at a level higher than CP. For example, honors or advanced placement.
Among these course, no grade may be below a B- and overall cumulative GPA must be at least a B+ or higher.
Must have a record of good conduct in your school and community.

18. We hope you enjoy being a member of the Red Wolves Family!
GOOD LUCK!
We hope you enjoy being a member of the Red Wolves Family!