1. Nicki Fields School Counselor Nicki.fields@rcstn.net
WHHHS
Nicki Fields                
School Counselor

2. Graduation Requirement
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

3. 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.

4. 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
The following will be other math options (cont on next slide):

5. Other Math Options for Year 4
Bridge Math for students who have not earned a 19 on the ACT Math portion
Bridge SAILS through Volunteer State for students that score less than 19 on the ACT Math Portion and are going to a 4-year college.
STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, Advanced Calculus, Statistics, Dual Enrollment Math)

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

7. Fine Art, Foreign Language & Elective Focus
Fine Art credit
Foreign Language- 2 credits of the same language
Elective Focus (program of study)- 3 credits
Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program of study.
Science, math, humanities, fine arts can also be an elective focus.

8. Other Requirements Wellness 1 Credit P.E. ½ Credit
Personal Finance ½ credit

9. Elective Focus at WHHHS
Veterinary and Animal Science
Agribusiness
Digital Arts and Design
Business Management
Office Management
Teaching as a Profession (online)
Early Childhood Education Careers
Accounting
Diagnostic Services
Therapeutic Services
Dietetics and Nutrition

10. Elective Focus at SHS Residential & Commercial Construction
Fashion Design
Nursing Services
Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice and Correction Services
Engineering
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

11. 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

12. ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT! 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 can 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, OR if they have a B in the course with no more than 2 excused absences, they will exempt them from taking final exams.  Students that have had ISS or OSS will not be exempted. 

13. 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 at least 8 advanced classes will be ranked above those that do not)
Advanced Classes + 3 points are added at the end of each nine weeks grade
AP Classes +5 points are added at the end of each nine weeks grade

15. Early Post-Secondary Opportunities (EPSO)
Robertson County School System has many opportunities for  post-secondary credit to jump start student's college/career paths.
Volunteer State Community College Dual Credit:  on-line or high school campus.  This allows students to begin earning college credits as a junior.
Austin Peay State University Collaborative is available for juniors and seniors.  These post- secondary credits are earned through APSU with the possibility of earning an Associate’s Degree when graduating from high school.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology offers limited number of seats starting junior Year.  Campuses is located in Portland, TN.  Students may gain hours toward vocational certifications. 

16. EPSO-Tennessee Ready Graduate
Score a 21 or higher on your ACT Or
Complete 4 Dual Enrollment Classes including classes at TCAT
Complete 2 Dual Enrollment Classes and earn an industry Certification ex. EKG Certification, Microsoft Office Certification (there are additional ones please see the counselor)
Complete 2 Dual Enrollment Classes and score a designated score on the ASVAB.

17. Costs
Students meeting the college admissions guidelines can receive four free college classes. You are responsible for cost of textbooks.
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: spring of junior year and fall of senior year on state designated dates

18. Graduation
To graduate with Honors a senior must complete all graduation requirements with a minimum of a 3.50
To graduate with State Honors the student must meet all four Benchmarks on the ACT
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!

19. 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

20. Important
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.