1. Harriman High School Orientation http://hhs.roaneschools.com WELCOME Class of 2019!!!! http://hhs.roaneschools.com

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 Academically Socially  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. Grade Classification Freshmen - less than 6 credits Sophomore– 6 credits Junior – 12 credits  Senior – 17 credits  Graduate – 24 credits

5. HS Graduation Requirements English - 4 Credits:  English I  English II  English III  English IV  AP English (coming soon) Note: Must maintain a 90 avg. to remain in Acc. English each year.

6. HS Graduation Requirements Math - 4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year)  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II  Upper level Math (Finite Math, Pre-Calculus, or AP Statistics)  Bridge Math-Students that do not score 19 on the math section of the ACT must take this senior year

7. HS Graduation Requirements Science - 3 Credits:  Biology I  Chemistry  Another Lab. Science *Must have B avg in Alg I & Bio for Che. *AP Biology (Must complete Bio & Chem. I) *AP Chemistry (Must complete Chem. I & Algebra II)

8. HS Graduation Requirements Social Studies – 3 Credits:  W. History OR W. Geography  U.S. History  Economics and Government  AP US History

9. HS Graduation Requirements Other required courses – 5 credits:  Wellness  Physical Education and Personal Finance  Fine Art  2 years of a Foreign Language Note: Students not pursuing a college career may opt out of foreign language and fine arts.

10. HS Graduation Requirements Elective Focus – 3 Credits:  career and technical (CTE)  science and math  fine arts (Band or Chorus)  AP (Biology, Chemistry, US History, & Statistics)

11. Career & Technical Education STEM Information Technology Law & Public Safety Health Sciences

12.  High School Requirements– 24 credits  4 English  4 Maths – must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Upper level Math, or Bridge Math (not met 21 on PLAN or ACT or Finite Math (have met a 21 on PLAN or ACT)  3 Science – Biology, Chemistry, and 1 Lab Science  3 Social Studies –  1 World History & Geography  1 U.S. History  ½ Economics/½ Government .5 Personal Finance  1 Wellness .5 PE –exempt if in Band, Sports, Cheerleading  2 Foreign language – waived if not entering university  1 Fine Art – waived if not entering university  3 Elective Focus- CTE, AP, Science/Math, or Fine Arts

13. State End of Course Exams  Count 25% of 2 nd Semester Average!!!  English I  English II  English III  Biology I  Algebra I  U.S. History  Algebra II  ChemistryNEW…Geometry

14. Writing Assessment All 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th grade must take!!!

15. 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  PLAN – all Sophomores take as a practice ACT and to determine areas to concentrate on before actual ACT. This test also determines what Math courses will be taken Senior year

16. Sample Schedule FreshmenSophomore  English I  Wellness  Algebra I or Geometry  Biology  World Geography  Chorus or Band or CTE  Elective  English II  Geometry or Algebra II  Physical Science or Chemistry  U.S. Government/Economics  Spanish I  Chorus or Band or CTE  Elective

17. Sample Schedule Junior Senior  English III  Algebra II/PreCalculus/ Geometry  Chemistry/AP Biology/AP Chemistry  U.S. History  Elective focus (Chorus/Band/CTE)  Spanish II *Dual Credit – RSCC  English IV  Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus or Finite Math or BRIDGE Math  AP Chemistry or AP Biology (if needed)  Personal Finance/PE II  Elective Focus (If needed) *Dual Credit - RSCC

18. Lottery 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT $5000 per year / renewable – 4 year college or university $3000 per year/renewable – 2 year college or university TN College of Applied Tech- no GPA or ACT requirement Must keep a 2.75 GPA in college to retain scholarship Scholarships

19. General Assembly/Merit 3.75 GPA AND 29 ACT Need based 2.75 GPA and < $36,000 family income Wilder Naifeh Technical Scholarship Enroll with a diploma at a TN College of Applied Technology(TCAT) Scholarships

20. Tennessee Scholars Program  4 units English  4 units Math (Alg. 1, Alg. II, Geometry, 1 upper level math)  3 units Science (Must include 3 lab sciences)  3 units Social Studies  2 units of a Foreign Language  1 unit of Wellness  1 unit of Fine Arts  2 Career/Technical courses or 2 AP courses or Dual Credit Courses

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

22. Graduate with Honors Students who have a “B” average and score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT will graduate with honors.

23. ACT BENCHMARKS  English18  Mathematics22  Reading22  Science23

24. 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 one of the state’s All State musical organizations  be selected as a National Merit Finalist of Semi- Finalist (Must take PSAT exam)

25. Graduate with Distinction  attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT  attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams  earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

26. DUAL STUDIES  Roane State Community College – Students may begin taking Junior year!!!  Must have 3.0 GPA and have met ACT benchmarks for subjects listed below  Current Courses offered: English Comp 1 & 2, College Algebra, and Psychology  TCAT@ Harrriman  Student must have a 2.0 and good record of behavior and attendance

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

28. Clubs/Activities Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ebony Club Beta Club Chess Club Science Club Interact Club DECA Club FCCLA HOSA Skills USA Yearbook Band Cheerleading Drug Free

29. Athletics Bobby Clark Athletic Director  Baseball  Football  Basketball  Softball  Golf  Tennis  Soccer  Girls Volleyball

30. QUESTIONS??? Thank You for your attendance!