1. PARKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2019

2. Program Agenda High School 101 Graduation Requirements & Courses
Instructional Levels
Sample 4-Year Plan & Schedules
Athletics & Extra Curricular Activities
Success in High School

3. High School 101 4 block day Progress Report every 6 weeks
Classes are 90 minutes
Lunch is during 3rd block for approx. 30 minutes
Progress Report every 6 weeks
Final grades posted at the conclusion of each semester
One Semester Course = 1 credit
Grading Scale:
Grade
Numerical Value CP
Honors AP A B C D F
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59 4 3 2 1
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5 5

4. Graduation Requirements
28 credits required
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Science – 3 credits
History– 4 credits
World Language/– 2credits*
*Note: Not required for graduation, HOWEVER required for admission to a 4 year college
Health/PE– 1 credit
Electives – 10 credits with a Language 12 without a Language

5. Instructional Levels Coursework College Prep Honors
Advanced Placement (AP)
Coursework
Balance

6. Honors courses exist in level III and higher
World Languages
French
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese
German
Latin (Online)
Honors courses exist in level III and higher

7. Fine Arts
Band
Chorus
Theatre
Visual Arts

8. Air Force JROTC
Objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals
Curriculum and opportunities include:
Academic studies in Aerospace Science and Leadership Education
Leadership opportunities in the cadet corps organization
Team building opportunities
Intramural competition
Field trips and training opportunities
AFJROTC PARTICIPATION INCURS NO MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION, EVER!

9. CTE Agriculture Health Science Marketing
Business & Information Technology
Trade & Industrial
Family & Consumer Science
Work-Based Learning
Clean Energy Technology Academy
Film Production Academy
HVAC/Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Academy
Drafting Academy

10. Sample 4-Year Plan 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English (4)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math (4)
Math I
Math II
Math III
Math IV
Science (3)
Earth Science
Biology
Physical Science or Chemistry or Physics
History (4)
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I and
American History II or AP US History
(2 Semesters)
Health/PE (1)
Health & PE
World Language (2)
*Not required for graduation
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3 Honors
Electives (10 or 12)
3 Electives
2 Electives
5 Electives
28 Credits
8 Credits

11. Typical 9th Grade Classes
3 Credits
Start or continue a Foreign Language
CTE Courses
ROTC
Fine Arts
Required
English
Math
Earth & Environmental Science
World History
Health & PE
CHOICES

12. Required 9th Grade Academic Classes
Math options for students entering 9th grade without Math credit
Math I
Foundations of Math 1* (Math 1 Support) *Year long Math Course, will take Math 1 in the Spring
Math options for students entering 9th grade with Math credit
Math II
Math II Honors

13. 2nd- Earth and Environmental Science
Sample Schedule
Fall 2015 (August – January)
Fall 2016 (January – June)
1st- English 1
1st- Math 1
2nd- Earth and Environmental Science
2nd- Spanish 1
3rd- Horticulture 1
3rd- Theatre Arts 1
4th- Health and PE
4th- World History

14. Athletics Eligibility: To participate, students must be promoted to the next grade, pass 3 out of 4 classes during the previous semester and must have attended not less than 85% of the previous semester.
Fall Sports
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Women’s Golf
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Swimming
Track
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball
Men's Golf
Women's Soccer
Softball
Men's Tennis
Men's Track
Women's Track

15. Extra Curricular Activities
Anime Club
Anti-Bullying Coalition
Beta Club
Drama Club
Environmental club
FCA
FFA
Gaming Club
History Club
Interact Club
International Club
International Thespian Society Chapter
Jewish Culture Club
Key Club
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
Parkwood Boxing Club
Parkwood Echo
Skills USA
Student Council
The Pacemaker-Yearbook

16. Keys to being successful in HS
Choose Realistic and Balanced Schedule
Concentrate on making good grades
Stay Involved or Get Involved
Create a free CFNC account to record your courses, activities, and more on CFNC.org
Study! Study! Study!

17. Upcoming Events for Rising Freshmen
April 14-16:High School counselors will be at Parkwood Middle to meet and register rising freshmen for next year’s classes
April 14th: Welcome to Parkwood Night!
Open to all students and parents  
Tables will be set up in the student center to showcase all aspects of PWHS life including: extra-curriculars, CTE, athletics, Guidance, PTSO, etc.  
Begins at 6pm with a Welcome in the Gym
August 17th: Freshman Boot Camp
A half day event to help freshmen students make a successful transition from middle school to high school.

18. Questions?

19. PWHS Website: pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us
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PWHS Website: pwhs.ucps.k12.nc.us