1. 8th Grade Night Rockwood Middle School Rockwood High School

2. High School  New Courses – learn new information, challenge yourself !  New Classmates – older students were once just like you  New Teachers – do not be afraid to ask for help During high school you will grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially

3. Success in High School AcademicallySocially  Get organized  Take schoolwork seriously  Always do your personal best  Don’t let peer pressure run your life  Learn to make wise choices  Have healthy relationships  Stay healthy and safe  Deal with conflicts peacefully

4.  H S Graduation Requirements  English -4 Credits:  English I-1 Credit  English II-1 Credit  English III-1 Credit  English IV-1 Credit

5.  H S Graduation Requirements  Math -4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year)  Algebra I-1 Credit  Geometry -1 Credit  Algebra II-1 Credit  Upper level Math:-1 Credit  –Bridge Math Students who have not earned a 19 on the mathematics component of the ACT by the beginning of the senior year are recommended to complete theBridge Math course.  –-Adv. Algebra and Trigonometry  _ Pre-Calculus, Calculus  -- Dual Credit - College Algebra

6.  H S Graduation Requirements  Science -3 Credits:  Physical Science – 1 credit  Biology I-1 Credit  Chemistry or Physics- 1 Credit  Ecology - 1 Credit  Anatomy and Physiology – 1 Credit

7.  H S Graduation Requirements  Social Studies –3.0 Credits:  W. History–1 Credit  U.S. History–1 Credit  Economics–.5 Credit  Government–.5 Credit

8.  H S Graduation Requirements  P. E. and Wellness –1.5 Credits  Wellness–1 Credit  Physical Education–.5 Credit–The physical education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, JROTC, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and school sponsored intramural athletics.  Personal Finance –.5 Credit

9.  H S Graduation Requirements  Fine Art & Foreign Language  Fine Art–1 Credit  Band  General Music  College Art  Foreign Language–2 Credits (Same)  Spanish I /Spanish II

10. H.S. Graduation Requirements  Elective Focus  Career and Technical Education  Fine Art  Math/Science

11. Elective Focus – Fine Art  Band  General Music College Art

12.  Construction/Carpentry  Construction Core  Carpentry 1  Carpentry 2  Business Tech  Keyboarding/Doc.  Integrated Technology  Interactive Multimedia  Home Economics  Family Consumer Science  Child Development  Nutrition & Foods  Math/Science  Calculus  Advanced Algebra  Pre-calculus  Anatomy and physiology  Ecology  Physics Elective Focus Career/Technical

13.  Graduate with Honors  Students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT will graduate with honors.

14.  Graduate with Distinction  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 certification  Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools  Participate in the state ‘s All State musical organizations  Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist.

15. End of Course Exams  Count 25% of Final Grade  Critical area courses  English I  English II  Biology  Algebra I  U.S. History

16. Writing Assessment All Juniors must take during English III

17. ACT /SAT– required for admission to college Recommended in Junior year after completing at least Geometry. Also needed to take Dual Credit classes at RSCC – 19 ACT score  PLAN – all Sophomores take as a practice ACT and to determine areas to concentrate on before actual ACT.

18. Classification of classes Freshmen - less than 5 credits Sophomore– 5 credits Junior – 11 credits  Senior – 16 credits  Graduate – 22 credits

19. Sample Schedule FreshmenSophomore  English I  Wellness  Algebra or Geometry  Physical Science if taking Algebra I  Biology if taking Geometry  World History  Elective Focus  English II  Geometry or Algebra ii  Biology/Ecology/Chemistry  U.S. Government  PE – unless exempt  Elective focus-  Foreign Language – unless exempt if not collegebound

20. Sample Schedule Junior Senior  English III  Algebra II/PreCalculus/ Advanced Algebra  Chemistry/Physics/Anatomy  U.S. History  Personal Finance/Economics  Elective focus Dual Credit – College Algebra/College Psychology  English IV  PreCalculus/Advanced Algebra/Calculus/BRIDGE Math/Capstone Math  Physics/Anatomy/Ecology  Elective Focus Dual Credit - College English/College Algebra College Psychology Possible online classes

21. Technical Courses Family and Consumer Science Child Development Nutrition and Foods Integrated Technologies Interactive Multimedia Keyboarding/Document Formatting Auto : Engine Performance Transportation Core Carpentry Construction Core

22. Lottery 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT $4000 per year / renewable – 4 year college or university $2000 per year/renewable – 2 year college or university Technology Centers - no GPA or ACT requirement Must keep a 2.75 GPA in college to retain scholarship Scholarships

23. General Assembly/Merit 3.75 GPA or 29 ACT Need based 2.75 GPA and >$36,000 family income Wilder Naifeh Technical Scholarship Enroll with a diploma at a technology center in TN Scholarships

24. Tennessee Scholars Meet required courses 80 hours of community service Overall “C” average in required courses No out of school suspensions 95% attendance rate

25. Extracurricular Activities – it is strongly suggested that students be involved in extracurricular activities such as service clubs and athletics

26. Clubs/Activities Fellowship of Christian Athletes Junior Civitan Bible Club Beta Club Drama Club DECA Club FCCLA FBLA Skills USA Yearbook Band Cheerleading

27. Athletics  Baseball  Football  Basketball  Softball  Golf  Tennis  Soccer  Wrestling

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