1. Livingston Academy Class of 2016 8th grade pre-registration Mrs
  Livingston Academy Class of th grade pre-registration   Mrs. Mansell                        Robin Long freshman counselor             junior counselor Ms. Farris                             Bonnie Stapp sophomore counselor          senior counselor
             

2.       Livingston Academy     120 Melvin Johnson Drive Livingston, TN   main office   school counseling office  
I will be your counselor through your junior year.
Most s are first initial & last name.

3. 8th grade Parent Night Agenda
Tennessee Technology Center, Livingston
(Stacy Johnson)
General Lottery Scholarship Information and Requirements
Tennessee Diploma Project
Graduation Requirements
Testing Requirements
Types of Diplomas
Freshman Classes
Clubs

4. Tennesse Education Lottery
Tennesse Education Lottery
    Scholarship Program
    

5. How in the world will we afford college??? There is HOPE!
academic year
 (for 15 credit hours)
$6,670  fees
 -4,000 HOPE
 __________
$2,670 out of pocket fees
$4000 Hope requirements
21 ACT or 3.0 GPA
Senior year complete the online FAFSA application to receive HOPE, Pell Grants (free money), loans
Pell Grants are income based.
$550-$5,5000

6. Volunteer State Community College www.volstate.edu
academic year
 (for 15 credit hours)
 $3,252  fees
 - 2,000  HOPE
_____________
                         $1,252    out of pocket fees

7. The Tennessee Diploma Project
The purpose of the initiative is to raise Tennessee's standards and curriculum to better prepare students to be successful after high school. The Tennessee Diploma Project affects the quality of education students receive at all grade levels. Improvements include three primary changes:
graduation requirements
testing
college and career ready standards

8. Livingston Academy Graduation Requirements
Class of 2016
English                    4 credits
Mathematics            4 credits
Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, 4th math
Science                   3 credits
Biology I, Chemistry or Physics, & another lab science
Social Studies         3 credits
World History or Geography, Am History, Govt (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit)
Personal Finance    1 credit
Wellness                 1 credit
Physical Educ         1 credit
Foreign Language*  2 credits
Fine Arts*                1 credit
Cluster/Focus          3 credits
Electives                  4 credits
 Total                      27 credits
 *class can be waived depending on the career cluster
Tn Diploma Project: grad requirements for students entering HS in Fall 2009 and beyond. College & work ready.
Some exceptions for students with IEPs.
Explain POS
some POSs do not require foreign language or fine art
Look at pre registration sheet

9. Programs of Study Academic Focus: Fine Arts Elective Music Elective
Math & Science Elective
Science Elective Focus
Humanities Elective Focus
Career Clusters:
Agriculture (4)
Arts, A/V, Tech & Comm (1)
Human Services (3)
Education & Training (1)
STEM: Science & Math (1)
Career Clusters:
*Health Science (2)
*Business, Mgt. & Admin (1)
*Information Technology (1)
*Architecture (3)
*Manufacturing (2)
*Transportation/Distribution/
  Logistics (3)
*denotes classes at
The Technology Center

10. FRESHMAN ELECTIVE COURSES
Physical Education
World Geography
World History
Visual Art
Theatre Art
Media Concepts 1
Foundations of Technology
Keyboarding
Marching Band
Concert Band
Family & Consumer Science
Principles of Ag
Career Management Systems
Vocal Music
Music History

11. BLOCK SCHEDULING 8 classes and 8 credits per year Block classes are 90 minutes for 1 semester Singleton classes are 45 minutes year long
Spring Semester
1. English I (45 minutes)
    Algebra I (45 minutes)
2. World History (90 min)
3. Principles of Agriculture
4. Visual Art
Fall Semester
1. English I (45 minutes)
    Algebra I (45 minutes)
2. Lifetime Wellness (90 min)
   
3. Physical Science
4. Band

12. Testing Information  
All Tennessee students will take tests in the 8th, 10th, and 11th grades to measure whether they are on track to meet Tennessee's college and career-ready graduation requirements. These pre-tests identify gaps in learning early and allow ample time for additional instruction so students can remain on track to graduate.  Sophomores will take the PLAN in November. Juniors will take the ACT in the Spring on the State Test Date.
 Go to to learn more about the EXPLORE (8th grade), PLAN (10th grade), and the ACT (11th grade).
Tn Diploma Project

13. Why is the ACT so important?
Indicates college readiness
used to determine eligibility for dual credit classes
Students ACT scores are used for college admissions
Guaranteed Scholarships  

14. Testing Information (continued)
End of Course Exams
The Tennessee High School Diploma initiative replaced Gateway Exams with state End of Course (EOC) exams in the Fall of The EOC exams count as 25% percent of the student's second semester average. Current subjects with EOC  exams are:           English I, II and III
                 Algebra I and II
                 U.S. History
                 Biology I
TCAP Writing Assessment: state exam given to all 11th graders. 
state created exams

15. 9th Grade Course Recommendation Criteria
 English, Math, & Science
Determining course selection for English, math and science is a two step process. Preliminary recommendations are made based on standardized test scores from the TCAP Achievenment Test (7th grade), the EXPLORE (8th grade), and the 8th grade Thinklink scores.
Eighth grade teachers review the initial recommendations and may opt to recommend students to a level higher than their test scores indicate. If there is inconsistency in the test scores, then the eighth grade teacher plays an important role in determining which course level best fits the student.
We will come back to the classroom after spring break. We will have the three test scores and a scale that will help with placement in English, Math, and Science
Tech math classes meet college requirements

16. Types of Diplomas
Regular High School Diploma: awarded to students that earn the required number of credits and have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct
Honors Diploma: awarded to students who score at or above all of the subject area college readiness benchmarks on the ACT
(current benchmarks: English-18, Reading-21, Math-22, Science-24)
Students will be recognized as graduating with "distinction" by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following:
earn a nationally recognized industry certificate
participate in one of the Governor's Schools
participate in All State musical organization
be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist
composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT
earn 12+ semester hours of postsecondary credits

17. Types of Diplomas (continued)
Certificate of Attendance: issued to students that do not earn the required number of credits to meet graduation requirements
Transition Certificate: may be awarded at the end of 4 years of high school to a student with a disability that has (1) taken classes toward a high school diploma (24 credits), (2) has satisfactorily completed an individualized education program (IEP), and (3) has satisfactory records of attendance and conduct. Students who obtain the transition certificate may continue to work towards the high school diploma through the end of the school year in which they turn 22 years old.
IEP Certificate: awarded to students with disabilities who have (1) satisfactorily completed an IEP, (2) successfully completed a portfolio, and (3) have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct.

18.   Early Graduation
The Move on When Ready Act allows Tennessee high school students to graduate in 3 years beginning with the school year if they meet the following requirements:
 18 credits including:
English I, II, III, IV
Algebra I and II
Geometry
American History
2 Foreign Language classes
Visual or Performing Arts
Health (Lifetime Wellness)
Physical Education
Biology
Chemistry
1 of the following: Economics, Am Govt., World Geography or History
Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.2
ACT Benchmarks (18 English, 22 Math, 21 Reading, 24 Science) 
At least 2 Dual credit/dual enrollment courses

19. BASKETBALL GERMAN FCCLA FFA FBLA TENNIS BOWLING SADD INTERACT FOOTBALL
GET INVOLVED!!!   SOFTBALL
  BASKETBALL   GERMAN
 FCCLA        FFA       FBLA
    TENNIS  BOWLING   SADD
 INTERACT     FOOTBALL
     CHEERING     ART CLUB
BETA     BASEBALL  SPANISH

20.  BOWLING IS THE FASTEST GROWING HIGH SCHOOL SPORT IN THE NATION, AND WE HAVE IT AT LIVINGSTON ACADEMY.  MOST S.E.C SCHOOLS AND MANY PRIVATE SCHOOLS OFFER FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOWLING. SEE MRS. BARNES IF YOU ARE INTERSTED.

21. Freshman Night @ Livingston Academy Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Incoming freshman along with their parents will meet at Livingston Academy on the evening before the first full day of school. Students will pick up their schedules and run a "mock" day. While students are attending their classes and meeting their teachers, parents will meet with administration.

22. This power point will be posted on the Guidance webpage.
   QUESTIONS?????