1. WELCOME TO William Blount High School Ninth-Grade Academy Registration for Mrs. Rinicker 9th Grade School Counselor

2. OBJECTIVE: To graduate! (28 credits required)
* A credit is awarded for each course in which a passing grade is earned and attendance requirements are met.

3. Graduation Requirements for 2020
Course
Credit
English 4
Math
Science 3
Social Studies
Wellness/ P.E.
1.5
Personal Finance .5
Fine Arts 1
Foreign Language 2
Program of Study
Computer (local requirement)

4. What is a program of study?
3 elective classes in a focused area
Ex. Web Design
Computer Applications
Interactive Multimedia Presentation
Web Design Essentials
Web Design Applications

5. Attendance Attendance is taken per class period.
Attendance requirements must be met to earn credit.
Only 5 days can be missed each semester.
Students who meet the attendance requirements of 4 or fewer absences will be exempt from semester exams! This means they can start Christmas break and summer break a few days early!

6. Where do we start. Complete on-line registration through PowerSchool
Where do we start? Complete on-line registration through PowerSchool. Please visit room 112 tonight for help with on-line registration.

7. Class Registration

8. EXPLORE test results are used for English, Math, Science and History placement.

9. Class Registration

10. Student Choices
Wellness/ P.E. or ROTC
Two electives
Two alternates

11. Class Registration

12. Your grades in high school can translate to
Financial Aid…Now???
Your grades in high school can translate to
$$ for college!
$16, or MORE can be yours to attend a four-year college through the HOPE scholarship. ($$ also available for two-year schools through the Tennessee Promise.)
Eligibility requirements include TN residency, score of 21 on ACT or a 3.0 GPA.

13. 9th-Grade Orientation-Tuesday, July 26 8:30-Noon
ID/yearbook picture
Schedule
Locker ($5.00)
Icebreaker activities
Pep rally

14. On-line Registration window closes on Tuesday, March 8th
On-line Registration window closes on Tuesday, March 8th. For complete curriculum guide go to