2. Lee High School Welcome Rising 9 th Graders! By Joanna Farmer Guidance counselor

3.  History of Lee High School  Lee High School was built in and originally served as a junior high school serving students from the mill village area of Huntsville. In 196 Lee officially became a high school for students in grades 9-12.  Go Generals!  We are the Lee High School Generals! The emblem which represents the Lee High School Mascot depicts five United States Generals each of whom have made outstanding contributions to the history of our country. The five generals of Lee High School are General George Washington, General Robert E. Lee, General Dwight Eisenhower, General Colin Powell, and General Douglas MacArthur Lee high School : A Rich Tradition

4. Home of the Generals! Our beautiful new building! Located at 2500 Meridian Street Huntsville, Al 35811 256 428 8150 ext. 135

5. Principal: Mr Kevin Wiesman Assistant Principals: Mr. Antoni Woods Mrs. Paula Thompson

6.  For each year of high school completed a Lee senior will receive a gold star to be awarded during senior class awards day. When the senior is presented for commencement during the graduation ceremony a final star is presented to promote the graduate to the status of a five star Lee High School General. The Five Stars of Lee High School

7. Guidance Counselor Joanna Farmer Grades 9 and 11 for 2014-2015

8. Guidance Counselor Theresa Gurley Grades 10 and 12 for 2014-2015

9. ALABAMA DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS AREAS OF STUDY REQUIREMENTSCREDITS English Language Arts English 9, 10, 11, and 12 or any AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent option of these courses 4 Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra II, or their equivalent. Additional course(s) to complete the four credits in mathematics must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics or CTE/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses. 4 Science Biology and a physical science The third and fourth science credits may be used to meet both the science and CTE course requirement and must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Science or CTE/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses 4 Social Studies World History, U.S. History x 2, and Government/Economics or AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses. 4 Physical Education LIFE (Personal Fitness) One JROTC credit may be used to meet this requirement 1 Health Education Alabama Course of Study: Health Education0.5 Career Preparedness Career Preparedness Course (Career and Academic Planning, Computer Applications, Financial Literacy) 1 CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education Students choosing CTE, Arts Education, and/or Foreign Language are encouraged to complete two courses in sequence. 3 Electives 2.5 Total Credits Required for Graduation 24

10. Important Terms To Know Understanding My Transcript  Transcript  A document detailing a student’s academic achievement in high school. An official transcript contains courses taken, grades, credits, Grade point average, and class rank

11. Important Terms To Know GPA = Grade Point Average  Cumulative GPA - the average of all grades and points earned for all of the courses you have taken throughout your high school career.  Final Grade and Points Earned:  A = 4  B= 3  C= 2  D=1  F= 0  GPA is determined by adding total points earned and dividing by the number of courses attempted.

12.  FROM THE START OF YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR GRADES AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! IF YOU NEED HELP DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP.  YOUR TEACHERS, COUNSELORS AND PRINCIPALS ARE THERE TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU NEED IT! GRADES ARE IMPORTANT

13.  HIGH SCHOOL IS THE START OF YOUR YOUNG ADULT LIFE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A GOOD RECORD ; ACADEMICALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY.  CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY AND BE A LEADER NOT A FOLLOWER!  STOP FOR A MINUTE AND THINK OF THE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR CHOICE BEFORE YOU ACT  FOLLOW THE SCHOOL RULES – DRESS CODE, ATTENDANCE, AND TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT! MAKING GOOD CHOICES

14. LEE HIGH SCHOOL NO PLACE FOR HATE! ZERO TOLERANCE FOR BULLYING!

15. GET INVOLVED! MAGNET PROGRAM CLUBS ATHLETICS YEARBOOK JROTC

16. SPIRIT WEEK HOMECOMING 70’S LEE BASKETBALL TEAM

17. TECH CAREER CARAVAN CULINARY ARTS DISPLAY

18. MAGNET DANCE PERFORMANCE

19. NO PLACE FOR HATE BANNER AWARD PRESENTATION PARTY!

20. CELEBRATING GRADUATION! ALL THAT HARD WORK PAID OFF! This will be you before you know it. Make the most of your high school experience! Get Ready!