1. 9th Grade Focus: Academics and the Impact on Post High School Plans
Western Guilford High
9th Grade Focus:
Academics
and the
Impact
on Post High School Plans

2. This is the beginning of a story that YOU will write, and you will eventually tell. What story will you write?

3. Write Your Post-Graduation Goal Next to the ?
Steps to Success
Write Your Post-Graduation Goal Next to the ?
Unsure what you want to do?
Listen to these ideas!

4. Juniors and Seniors Tuition-Free
Registration
for next school year
Juniors and Seniors Tuition-Free
Online &
In labs
One-on-one w/ Counselor
Online-In Lab & Individual Meeting with Counselor
Do you have goals in mind?
Are you choosing rigorous courses, but not too much?
Are you on a career pathway (CTE)?
Ask questions! We are happy to answer them!

5. CTE Career-Technical Education
Clusters/Types of Courses
Certifications
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Students have the opportunity to earn
Architecture & Construction
industry certifications through their high
Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Communications
school CTE courses
Business Mgt. & Administration
Finance
College Credit
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
“B” or higher in the class
Human Services
93/A or higher on the final exam
Information Technology
Attend a NC Community College such as GTCC
Law
Manufacturing
Continue on a CTE Pathway/Cluster
Marketing
Learn more about this later, but start earning the grades now!
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

6. GAP Guilford Apprenticeship Partners

7. Career & College Promise
Do you want to attend college?
What if YOU could attend college your 11th and/or 12th grade years?
Would you like to earn college credit while in high school…free of charge?
Will you have your own transportation?

8. Career & College Promise…cont.
Dual Enrollment Program
GTCC
Juniors and Seniors
Tuition-Free (excludes books & fees)
Eligibility Requirements
3.0 GPA
Student in Good Standing
2 Pathways
College Transfer Pathway
Career Technical (CTE) Pathway
Learn more at

9. G3 Starting in summer after 9th grade
Earn graduation requirements within 3 yrs. vs. 4yrs. 
Opens up more opportunities for GAP, CCP, Co-Op, or Modified Schedule
Learn to be a successful, self-learner in online courses
Interested? 
Talk with your counselor DURING course registration!

10. 4 Year College or University you only have 2.5 years until you apply!
What you need to know!
Colleges and Universities are
COMPETITIVE
Colleges and Universities
COST $$$$
You apply at the beginning of your senior year, which means…
you only have 2.5 years until you apply!
Help yourself get into a college or university, by continuing to listen to this and  write these opportunities down to remind you!

11. As many as you can imagine...and then some
MILITARY
Misconceptions
Combat
Flying 
Career Opportunities
As many as you can imagine...and then some
Benefits
Housing/Food
Education
Uniform/Clothing
Medical/Dental
Retirement

12. Follow along to see how you can climb to success!
Character… it Counts!
Your College/University Application, Military,  Employment …
They will ask about it!
Show
Integrity/Honesty
Respect/Kindness
Perseverance/Grit
'LEAD'ership
Teachers & Counselors …
Will write your recommendations
Are required to tell if you have OSS
Are here to HELP you!
Are NOT your enemy!
Follow along to see how you can climb to success!

13. Graduation Requirements
English
I, II, III, & IV
Math
I, II, & III
AFM, ECM, H. Discrete Math, or H. Pre-Calculus
Science
Earth/Env. Science
Biology I
Physical Sci., Physics, or Chemistry I
Social Studies
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I
or AP US History
American History II
or a History Elective
Health/PE
CPR (not a credit)
Electives
World Languages I & II
Arts and/or CTE
Total: 22 credits (traditional schools schedule only)

14. Academics Courses Grades Rigor
Are you challenging yourself…vs. taking “bird” courses?
Grades
Be present in class (physically & mentally)
Attend tutorial sessions (mostly Tues., Wed., Thurs.)
Missing Assignments/Test corrections
Credit Recovery (APEX)
Review/Study (Suggested study times)
General = minutes per night
Honors = minutes per night
AP = minutes per night

15. What's on a Transcript?

16. Academics - GPA Weighted Unweighted A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
(General Courses)
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
Weighted
(Honors) (AP)
A=4.5 A=5
B=3.5 B=4
C=2.5 C=3
D=1.5 D=2
F=0 F=0

17. Extra-Curricular Activities
Clubs/Groups/Programs
On & off campus
Summer Camps
Sports
Service-Learning
Exemplary Award = 100hrs.
Diploma = 250hrs.
Graduation Cord
Employment

18. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
Plan for College
Search majors and programs
What are you interested in studying?
Explore postsecondary schools
What school are you interested in attending?
Entrance requirements
GPA
Test Scores
Resume, Recommendation(s), or Interview
Deadlines
Test Prep.
SAT & ACT

19. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)…cont.
Apply to College
Applications
“College Application Week” (November)
Essay and Recommendations
Transcript Manager
Pay for College
Grants and Scholarships
Senior Newsletter
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Work/Study Program
Loans

20. Are you on the right path?

21. Are you on the right path?

22. Are you on the right path?

23. Check List Now Ongoing Review goals w/ counselor
Choose courses that contribute to your goal(s)
Get involved in
Academic activities
Community/Service Learning activities
Extracurricular or Athletic Activities 
Create and explore in a CFNC account
Maintain high grades
Keep excellent attendance
Build positive connections with your teachers
Take college visits/tours