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Rising 9 th Grade Information Night “Preparing for High School” Counselors A-GMike King H-OCourtney Yates P-ZLisa Moore SeniorsKaren Pumphrey Administrators PrincipalMary Carter AP A-GGerri Brewington AP H-OLynn Barber AP P-ZMelissa Wilson
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Main Differences in Middle School and High School Diploma for Future Ready Core (FRC) completion Annual promotion requirements Block Scheduling End of Course Exams count 25% of the course semester grade (Must score a level of proficiency on Exit Standard Courses) Required graduation project
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HS Graduation Requirements Successfully complete FRC requirement 28 credits required Proficient of the following EOCs Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Biology Physical Science English 1 Civics & Econ US History Successfully complete a graduation project
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Future Ready Core English I, II, III, IV4 Math4 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Healthful Living1 Art1 Concentration4 Electives8 TOTAL 28
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English Language Arts English 9 English 9 (H) Honors Summer Reading Required
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Mathematics Algebra 1, Alg. 2, Geometry, and Advanced Math Grade 8 Alg 1 counts as a high school credit- must score proficient on EOC-will count as 1 of your 4 math credits needed for graduation.
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Science Earth Science Earth Science Honors Biology Honors (completed Alg I in grade 8) Honors Health Science Biology-must be in the Health Science Academy (science course is tied to math placement)
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Social Studies World History World History Honors
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HEALTHFUL LIVING I All students must successfully complete this course in order to receive a high school diploma Is a prerequisite for all other physical education course offerings in grades 10– 12.
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Concentrations Career and Technical Education JROTC Arts Discipline Second Language-Excludes courses meeting graduation requirements Advanced Placement College Courses English, Math, Science, Social Studies-Excludes courses that meet graduation requirements
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Career and Technical Education Concentration- Clusters Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Finance Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Computer Applications Teen Living Foods 1 Foods 2
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Architecture & Construction Computer Applications 1 Construction 1 Construction 2 Drafting 1
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Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Computer Applications 1 Teen Living Apparel Development 1 Apparel Development 2
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Business Management & Administration Computer Applications 1 Principles of Business Business Law Small Business
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Finance Computer Applications 1 Principles of Business Computerized Accounting 1 Computerized Accounting 2
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Health Sciences Computer Applications 1 Health Team Relations OR Biomedical Tech Allied Health Science 1 Allied Health Science 2
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Hospitality & Tourism Computer Applications 1 Marketing Travel/Tourism Sports & Entertainment 1 Sports & Entertainment 2
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Human Services Computer Applications 1 Parenting Child Development Teen Living Early Childhood 1 & 2
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Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Computer Applications Automotive Service Technology 1 Automotive Service Technology 2 Automotive Service Technology 3
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JROTC Concentration JROTC- 4 levels
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Arts Concentration Art Band Chorus Dance Orchestra Theatre Arts
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Second Language Concentration recommend consecutive semesters for levels 1/2 Spanish French Latin (on-line through NCVPS) Must be additional to your graduation requirements
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Advanced Placement Concentration Excludes AP courses that meet other graduation requirements. This year, DHC offered 13 AP courses
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College Course Concentration Includes the following: – Learn and Earn Online –Huskins-PCC courses taught on DHC campus –Concurrent Enrollment
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English, Math, Science, or S.S. Concentration Excludes courses that meet other graduation requirements. Example of a Social Studies Concentration: –Sociology –Psychology –Current Evens –Sports History
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Exceptional Children Occupational COS Assigned by IEP LD ServicesAssigned by IEP Curriculum Assistance B.E.D. Services Section 504 Student Services
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Occupational Course of Study English Occupational Eng I,II,III,IV4 Math Occupational Math I,II,III3 Science Occ Life Skills Sci I,II2 Social Studies Occ Social Studies I,II2 Healthful Living1 Career/Tech4 Occupational Prep6 Electives6 Total 28
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Block Scheduling 8 courses per year 4 courses per semester- 90 minutes long More elective choices 2 core courses and 2 electives fall semester 2 core courses and 2 electives spring semester
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Promotion Requirements To be promoted to the 10 th grade: –Earn 6 units of credit To be promoted to the 11 th grade: –Earn 13 units of credit- must include Eng. 1 To be promoted to the 12 th grade: –Earn 20 units of credit- must include Eng. 2
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First five days of school Vike Period (homeroom) 1:30 – 2:00 Student Handbook
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Info Drop/Add first five days of school for valid educational reasons Teacher Initiated Changes No more than seven absences per semester –Excused/Unexcused absences no difference –Provide documentation for doctors visits 3 days to make up work
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Excused tardy –A doctor’s note –Note from court –Personal emergency limited to two per year Unexcused tardy to student management Opportunities are provided to make-up absences and tardies Early dismissal – permission note to Ms.Stocks, Student Affairs secretary
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Concerns After school remediation Request teacher/parent conference Request conference with your counselor: A-GMr. King H-OMrs. Yates P-ZMrs. Moore SeniorMrs. Pumphrey CDC/Special PopsMrs. Hedgepeth
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NC Scholars Unweighted GPA of 3.5 4 units of English and Math 3 units of Science and Social Studies 1 Health/PE Unit Two second-level or advanced level electives 4 electives in a Concentration 3 Higher level courses taken 11 th and 12 th grade to include either Honors and/or AP?? 1 unit of Arts Education Reg. Guide page 16
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Make your freshman year count! Get involved –Clubs –Sports –Extracurricular activities (community) Keep those grades up –Eligibility requirements –GPA Scholarships
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