1. RISING 9TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
Class of 2023

2. Individual Graduation Plan Meetings Individual pathways to meet your goals
When
8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Who
Student
Parents
Your Counselor
What
Grades
Transcript
Naviance
State Assessments
Career Cluster
High School Major
Course Requests

3. Course Requests (one diploma, many pathways)
Core Academics
English
Math
Science
Social studies
World Language (four year college only)
Other Requirements
Physical Education
Personal Health
Computer Science
Fine Art (four year college only)
Electives
Fine Arts
Agriculture
Auto
Building
Culinary
Engineering
Information Technology
…and many more

4. Why Career Clusters and Majors?
Encourage students to think toward their future to see greater purpose and meaning in their education.
Students work harder when they know that what they are learning will lead to a meaningful goal.
Which has more meaning?
I have to pass this class to get a high school diploma?
I am learning math to become an engineer!

5. Career Clusters at Clover High School
School of Arts & Humanities
School of Business Management & Information Systems
School of Math, Science, Engineering & Industrial Technologies
School of Health & Human Services
Arts, A/V Technology & Communication Cluster
Journalism
Humanities
Media Technology
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
World Language
Education Cluster
Early Childhood
Secondary Teaching
Business Management & Admin. Cluster
Business Information Mgmt.
General Mgmt.
Finance Cluster
Accounting
Hospitality & Tourism Cluster
Culinary Arts
Information Technology Cluster
Programming & Software Develop.
Web & Digital Communications
Marketing, Sales & Service Cluster
Marketing Communications
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster
Plant & Animal Systems
Architecture & Construction Cluster
Construction
Manufacturing Cluster
Welding
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Cluster
Automotive Technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Cluster
Mathematics
Pre-engineering & Technology
Mechatronics
Science
Government Cluster
National Security
Health Science Cluster
Health & Personal Fitness
Nursing & Pre-medicine
Sports Medicine
Human Services Cluster
Family & Consumer Services
Law, Public Safety & Security
Emergency & Fire Management

6. High School Majors Choosing Electives:
Some electives are required for graduation (PE, health, computer science).
Others are based on interest (art, agriculture, engineering)
A college major is different than high school major. They do not have to match!
Major: to try something new in high school OR to prepare for a career.
Automotive Tech Automotive Tech
York Technical College
USC to major in Business Management
To be recognized as a completer, students must have four units in one major above graduation requirements.
The choice of a major does not impact graduation because SC Diploma requirements are standardized. (one diploma, many pathways)
*You may change your Cluster and Major every year.

7. Diploma Pathways Endorsements and Criteria
Honors Endorsement
GPA 3.5 or higher
English - 4 credits (2 at honors or higher)
Math – 4 credits (3 at honors or higher)
Lab Science – 3 credits (2 at honors or higher)
Social Studies – 3 credits (2 at honors or higher)
World Languages – 3 credits of the same language
Advanced Coursework – 4 honors or higher credits Jr/Sr year
College-Ready Endorsement
GPA 3.0 or higher OR ACT benchmark
(18 English/22 Math)
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2 or Integrated Math 3)
Lab Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
World Language – 2 credits of the same language
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Career Endorsement
GPA 2.5 or higher
Math – 4 credits
Science – 3 credits
Completion of an EEDA Major
Earn at least 1 industry-recognized credential or silver of higher on WIN or a semester-long WBL placement credit
Specialization Endorsement
GPA 3.0 or higher
STEM – 4 credits beyond required courses in math, science, and technology (at least 2 at honors level or higher)
World Language – 4 credits of the same language and/or minimum of “Intermediate Low” or AP exam score 3 or higher before senior year
Military – 4 credits JROTC and ASVAB 31 or higher
Arts – 4 credits (2 at honors or higher) Mastery on external exam or performance task

8. 8th grade IGP Day – April 27, The first of your annual CHS IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) Conferences
What should I expect from the day?
Learn more about Clover High School and the Ninth Grade Campus
Discuss your thoughts for life after high school & review your academic progress
Select a career cluster and major to indicate your interests
Review your core academics and request your 9th grade elective classes
Begin your 5 year plan toward graduation!
*Please contact your middle school if you have questions about your appointment time

9. HIGH SCHOOL BASICS

10. Graduation and College Entrance
High School Graduation / Two Year College
Four Year College
English
4 units
Math
4 units (Algebra 1, 2, Geometry, Higher Level)
Science
3 units
3 units (3 Lab Science in two different fields)
Social Studies
3 units (1 US History, .5 Gov., .5 Economics)
Computer Science
(middle school does not count)
1 total unit
PE or ROTC (or Marching Band with PE)
1 unit
Health
.5 unit
World Language
1 unit of W. Language OR 1 unit of a CATE class
None required
2 or 3 units of the same
CATE
Fine Arts
1 unit for SC Public Colleges
Electives (7 or more electives)
Minimum of 24 total units

11. Core Academics
Honors
College Preparatory (CP)
Career (Core) – College Prep with Support
Requires students to work more independently, complete more work outside class time, adhere to strict deadlines, manage time in order to submit their best work, justify their thinking.
Covers the same content as the Honors level with a focus on working through difficult concepts as a class with more teacher support, modeling, and class discussion.
Covers the same content with more even more support and guidance from the teacher. Incorporates a more hands-on approach to the curriculum.
Designed for students headed to a four-year college or university.
Designed for students headed to a two or four year college, university, or technical school.
Designed for students headed to a two year college or technical school, military, or workforce.
*One student may take courses across a variety of levels. They do not have to be all the same.

12. Electives are up to you!
Electives may pair with your career cluster and major
Most students take at least two electives per year
Try something new! Try something out for fun!
Fine Arts – Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, Drama, Technical Theater
CATE –Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Building Construction, Computer Classes, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, Engineering, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Law and Public Safety
Others – Creative Writing, Current Events, History of American Pop Culture, Journalism, Law Education, Mythology, Speech, PE, ROTC, French, Spanish

13. 9th grade schedule 1st Semester Fall (August – December)
2nd Semester Spring (January – June)
English 1 CP
Geometry Honors
Physical Science Honors
French 1 CP
World Geography CP
PE or ROTC
Elective
4x4 Schedule
8 classes per year
4 each day

14. 9th grade schedule –unique classes
4x4 Schedule 8 classes per year 4 each day
Fall (August – December)
Spring (January – June)
AP Human Geography
AP Human Geography (2 credits, yearlong)
Marching Band
Symphonic Band (2 credits, yearlong)
Choraliers
Choraliers (2 credits, yearlong)
A/B Classes – Must Choose Two: Men’s/Women’s Ensemble PE 1
(2 classes which meet every other day)
Creative Writing AND Current Events (9 weeks classes – must choose both)
History of American Pop Culture AND Mythology.
(9 weeks classes – must choose both)
Public Speaking AND Law Education. (9 weeks classes – must choose both)

15. High School Classes in Middle School
The uniform grading scale and the system for calculating GPAs and class rank will apply to all courses earning a high school credit (Carnegie Unit) including those earned in middle school.
Retake Policy (Algebra, English, French, and Spanish)
Benefits to retaking
Greater mastery of material
The highest grade earned out of both attempts is what calculates into both GPAs.

16. Grades and GPA – SC Uniform Grading Policy
Note:
Students who withdraw from a course after three days in a 9 week course, five days in a semester course, or 10 days in a year-long course will receive an F on their transcript. This will be reflected on the transcript and be factored into the student’s overall grade point average and class rank.

17. Course Request and Scheduling Timeline
April 23 – AP Human Geography meeting (for qualifiers)
April 24 – NGC/ATC Tour (CMS)
April 25, 26 – NGC/ATC Tour (OMS)
April 27 – IGP Day
August 8 – Freshman Registration
August 14 – NGC Parent/Student Open House
August 15 – Freshman First Day
August 19 – First Day of School

18. CHS 9th Grade Campus
@9GC_BlueEagles

19. We look forward to welcoming the
Thank you!
We look forward to welcoming the
CHS Class of 2023 to
BLUE EAGLE NATION!