1. T.C. Roberson High School
Welcome Rising 9th Graders & Parents
March 12, 2015

2. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements
North Carolina Exit Standards for high school:
Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills (middle school).
CPR certification (middle school)
Complete course requirements for Future Ready Core.
Score at proficiency Level III or above on the end-of-course tests for Math I, English II, and Biology.
Successfully complete a graduation project (12th grade).

3. Future Ready Core: 16 Credits
English (4)
I, II, III, IV
Math (4)
Math I
Math II
Math III
Adv. Math Course
Health and PE
Science (3)
Earth/Environmental
Biology
A physical science
Social Studies (4)
World History
American History 1 & II
Civics & Economics

4. Electives: 12-16 Credits Including a 4-credit Concentration
World Languages
Spanish
Latin
Chinese
ESL
Fine Arts
Band/ Strings
Chorus
Visual Arts
Dance
Theater
Career Clusters (12)
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Physical Education
JROTC
Academic Core
Math
English
Science
Social Studies

5. High School is Different
Students must earn a minimum of 28 credits in Buncombe County to graduate (32 possible)
Potential to earn 8 credits per year at TCR
Passing a course = 1 Credit
More choices
Electives (Advanced Placement, Arts, CTE,
Languages, PE, JROTC, Enrichment Classes)
Students and parents make course selections
More learning opportunities
Option of graduating early (talk to your counselor)

6. Building a Transcript …
A permanent record that will follow students.
Every course counts toward grade point average (GPA) and class rank.
New weighted points above standard: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
Honors classes add .5 point
AP classes add 1 point (same as college courses—AB Tech)
Testing Data: EOG’s, EOC’s and NC Final Exams
Take high school seriously—find a balance
of challenging classes and academic
success.

7. …and a Reputation A time to make a ! Control your Behaviors
Limit absences (no more than 5 per course)
Be on time & prepared for class every day.
Make good decisions and be your best.
Homework is very important to student success.
Get involved…Find your RAM PRIDE!
Fine Arts (Band, Drama, Chorus, Dance)
Sports (All 9th graders are eligible)
Clubs & Organizations
Church and Community
Sports: all 9th graders are eligible; must maintain 75% passing & 85% attendance; Clubs: Club Day in September

8. Make GOOD Choices !

9. The Freshman Academy
Friendly &
Supportive
Staff

10. Freshman Schedule Required Courses: Electives (student choice)
Four 85-minute classes, year-long (A-day/B-day)
(English I, World History, Math I or II, Earth Science)
Health/PE—85 minutes, semester-long
Electives (student choice)
Three 85-minute electives, semester-long
Study SMART
30 minutes each day for tutoring, study hall, make-up work
Total of 8 Credits (must pass 6 credits to be a 10th grader)

11. Registration Process…
Access helpful information on the TC Roberson website under Headlines: Registration for
Talk with teachers about their recommendations.
Parents & students discuss options and expectations.
Consider a 4-year plan for accessing the full high school curriculum.
Complete your registration card.
Enter course selections in Powerschool
PRINT course selection list; students and parents sign.
Return signed registration card to middle school counselor by March 20th.
TC Roberson website is a live link to our website. Show students the Registration link with course catalog, CTE information, course sequences and 4-year planner

12. Registration and Powerschool
On our TC Roberson website, you will see this link near the bottom of the page on the left:
Open it to your Student and Parent Portal
Log in using the following:
Username: student ID (lunch) #
Password: birthdate (yyyymmdd)
Select the “Class Registration” link on the left column for your course options
Refer to your registration card and select your 8 courses plus 4 alternates
TC Roberson is a live link to our website. Show students how to navigate to the bottom of page to Student/Parent portal. Ask for student volunteer for ID and birthdate.

13. GOOD LUCK! Follow your directions for registration.
Start early and think about your options.
If you have questions, ASK!

14. Important Dates August 19 First day of high school!
March 9 & 10 TCR staff visits Middle Schools
March 12 Evening for Parents & Students at TCR
March Counselors and students finalize course selection
March 20 Deadline for completed registration
August 17 Freshman Orientation at TCR
(tentative)
August 19 First day of high school!

15. Email your TCR counselor and administrator or call (654-1765):
Natalie Anderson
Lindsay Rice