1. Covenant Christian High School Class of 2017 (and transfer student) Orientation

2. Why should we talk about academics? To help you experience success at Covenant To help you experience success at Covenant To help your parent(s) help you To help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? Provide information Provide information Educate you about the tools available Educate you about the tools available Create a team effort between home and school Create a team effort between home and school

3. A credit is… A unit of study A unit of study 1 credit for each passing grade 1 credit for each passing grade 44 needed to graduate with General Diploma 44 needed to graduate with General Diploma 48 needed to graduate with Core 40 48 needed to graduate with Core 40 52 needed to graduate with Academic Honors 52 needed to graduate with Academic Honors

4. G.P.A. is… G…grade P…point A…average -Based on a 4.0 scale -Used to determine class rank -Used by colleges for admittance and for scholarships

5. Required vs. Elective Required: a class that a student must to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. Required: a class that a student must to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. Elective: a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements. Elective: a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements.

6. Diplomas Offered at Covenant: 3 Diplomas GeneralCore 40 Core 40 with Academic Honors

7. General Diploma Courses Required for General Diploma: English/Language Arts8 semesters English/Language Arts8 semesters Math6 semesters Math6 semesters Science4 semesters Science4 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Bible4 semesters Bible4 semesters World Languages2 semesters World Languages2 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Health and Wellness1 semester Health and Wellness1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Total Required Credits: 37 Plus Elective Credits: 7 Total General Diploma Credits:44

8. Core 40 Diploma Courses Required for Core 40 Diploma: English/Language Arts8 semesters English/Language Arts8 semesters Math (2 Quantitative Reasoning)6/8 semesters Math (2 Quantitative Reasoning)6/8 semesters Science6 semesters Science6 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Bible4 semesters Bible4 semesters World Languages4 semesters World Languages4 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Health & Wellness1 semester Health & Wellness1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Total Required Credits: 43 Plus Elective Credits: 5 Total Core 40 Diploma Credits:48

9. Core 40 with Academic Honors Courses Required for Core 40 with Academic Honors: English/Language Arts8 semesters English/Language Arts8 semesters Math8 semesters Math8 semesters Science6 semesters Science6 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Social Studies7 semesters Bible4 semesters Bible4 semesters World Languages6 semesters World Languages6 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Fine Arts2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Physical Education2 semesters Health & Wellness1 semester Health & Wellness1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Technology/Applied Arts1 semester Total Required Credits: 45 Plus Elective Credits: 7 Total Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Credits:52

10. COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS (Class of 2016 and following) Core 40 With Academic Honors * Core 40General English / Language Arts 8 credits 2 credits: English 9 2 credits: English 10 1 credit : American Literature 1 credit : English Literature 2 credit: Other Core 40 LA 2 credits: English 9 2 credits: English 10 1 credit American Literature 1 credit : English Literature 2 credits: Other Core 40 LA 2 credits: English 9 2 credits: English 10 1 credits: American Literature 3 credit: other Core 40 LA Mathematics 8 credits 8 credits (or 6 Math plus 2 Quantitative Reasoning) 6 credits 2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry 2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II 2 credits: Algebra II or PreCalculus 2 credits: PreCalculus or Calculus or 1 credit: Finite Math and 1 credit: Probability and Statistics 2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry 2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II 2 credits: Algebra II or PreCalculus 2 credits: PreCalculus or Calculus or 1 credit: Finite Math and 1 credit: Probability and Statistics 2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry 2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II 2 credits: Business Mathematics Science 6 credits 4 credits 2 credits: Biology 2 credits: Chemistry 2 credits: other Core 40 Science 2 credits: Biology 2 credits: Chemistry 2 credits: other Core 40 Science 2 credits: Biology 2 credits: other Core 40 Science Social Science 7 credits 2 credits: World History 1 credit: Geography 2 credits: US History 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Government 2 credits: World History 1 credit: Geography 2 credits: US History 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Government 2 credits: World History 1 credit: Geography 2 credits: US History 1 credit: Economics 1 credit: Government Religion 4 credits 1 credit: Church History 1 credit: World Religions & Cults 1 credit: Ethics 1 credit: Apologetics 1 credit: Church History 1 credit: World Religions & Cults 1 credit: Ethics 1 credit: Apologetics 1 credit: Church History 1 credit: World Religions & Cults 1 credit: Ethics 1 credit: Apologetics World Languages 6 credits4 credits2 credits 2 credits: Spanish I 2 credits: Spanish II 2 credits: Spanish III 2 credits: Spanish I 2 credits: Spanish II 2 credits: Spanish I Fine Arts 2 credits 2 credits: Some combination of Art, Band, or other fine arts class Physical Education 2 credits 1 credit: PE 9 1 credit: PE 10 1 credit: PE 9 1 credit: PE 10 1 credit: PE 9 1 credit: PE 10 Health & Wellness 1 credit 1 credit: Health Technology / Applied Arts 1 credit 1 credit: Computer Applications Required Subtotal 45 credits43 credits37 credits Elective Subtotal 7 credits5 credits7 credits Total Credits52 credits48 credits44 credits

11. Mathematics 8 credits 8 credits (or 6 Math plus 2 Quantitative Reasoning) 6 credits 2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry 2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II 2 credits: Algebra II or PreCalculus 2 credits: PreCalculus or Calculus or 1 credit: Finite Math and 1 credit: Probability and Statistics 2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry 2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II 2 credits: Algebra II or PreCalculus 2 credits: PreCalculus or Calculus or 1 credit: Finite Math and 1 credit: Probability and Statistics 2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry 2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II 2 credits: Business Mathematics World Languages 6 credits4 credits2 credits 2 credits: Spanish I 2 credits: Spanish II 2 credits: Spanish III 2 credits: Spanish I 2 credits: Spanish II 2 credits: Spanish I

12. Honors Diploma Higher standards than Core 40 Higher standards than Core 40 2 additional math credits vs. quantitative reasoning option 2 additional math credits vs. quantitative reasoning option 2 additional language credits 2 additional language credits Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. No grade lower than a C No grade lower than a C Must earn a 26 ACT /1750 SAT/earn 6 college credits in dual credit courses from the priority course list Must earn a 26 ACT /1750 SAT/earn 6 college credits in dual credit courses from the priority course list Special recognition for admission Special recognition for admission More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships

13. What Should I Know for 9 th Grade? 1) Diploma Types: General, Core 40 and Academic Honors General, Core 40 and Academic Honors 2) GPA Matters! 3) Course Decisions: - Fine Arts (need 2) - Algebra I or Geometry

14. How Can Parents Help? 1) Hold your child responsible for his or her schoolwork by checking Renweb. 2) Encourage healthy study habits. 3) Encourage participation in extra-curriculars. 4) Stay in touch with your student’s teachers and the office. 5) Attend parent-teacher conferences.

15. Additional Information Webpage: Webpage: http://www.cchrhs.org (Students – Guidance) (scholarships, test dates, meeting dates, etc.) Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office. Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office. Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall bulletin board. Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall bulletin board.

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