1. To Survive High School

2. What classes do I need to graduate? Does everyone take the same classes? How many classes do I have to pass?

5. Calculating Grade Point Average

6. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements English: 4 Credits English I, II, III and IV Mathematics: 4 Credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a 4 th Math course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans Science: 3 Credits Earth/Environmental Science, Biology and a Physical Science course Social Studies: 3 Credits World History, Civics and Economics, US History A, US History B

7. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements Second Language: Not required for graduation but required for admission to the UNC system Health & Physical Education: 1 Credit Healthful Living Arts Education: 1 Credit A course in the Fine Arts

8. Future-Ready Core Concentration 4 Credits in Career and Technical Education OR 4 Credits in JROTC OR 4 Credits in an Art Discipline OR 4 Credits in a Second Language* OR 4 Credits in Advanced Placement OR 4 Credits in College Courses OR 4 Credits within one of the following areas: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies (Excluding courses that meet other graduation requirements)

9. Electives and other Requirements 2 Electives must be any combination within Career and Technical Education, Arts Education, or Second Language (both credits in the same language) Proficiency on state required testing, including a score at proficient level on End-of-Course tests for English II, Math I, Biology Total of 28 credits

10. Future Ready Core Subjects9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade EnglishEnglish IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV MathAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II4 th Math ScienceEarth ScienceBiologyPhysical Sci.Elective HistoryW. HistoryCivics & EcoU.S. History AU.S. History B ElectiveConcentration ElectiveHealthful Liv.Elective Fine ArtsElective CTE/Art/Lang

11. Content AreaCourse of Study Requirements English_____ English 1 ____English 2 _____ English 3 _____English 4 Mathematics_____ Algebra 1 _____Geometry _____ Algebra 2 _____ 4 th Math Science_____ Biology _____ Earth/Environmental ____Physical Science Social Studies_____ World History _____ Civics and Economics ______ History Health & Physical Science _______ Health/Physical Education Arts Education _______ 1 Credit Concentration (4 courses in one area) Career and Technical Education JROTC ________ ____________________________ ________ ________________________________ ________ ____________________________ ________ _________________________________ Arts Discipline Second Language _______ _____________________________ ________ ________________________________ Advanced Placement College Courses _______ _____________________________ ________ _________________________________ _______ _____________________________ ________ ________________________________ _______ ______________________________ ________ ________________________________ English, Math, Science or Social Studies _______ ______________________________ Electives and other requirements (excludes concentrations) ______ ______________________ _____ ___________________________ ______ ______________________ 8 _____ ___________________________ ______ ______________________ Credits ______ ___________________________ ______ _______________________ ______ ___________________________ Total28 Credits (or 87.5% of total possible credits) J.H. Rose High School Credit Checklist Future Ready Core Graduation Requirements (For students entering 9 th grade in 2009-2010 and after)

12. Credits for Graduation 9 th grade 6 credits minimum to go to tenth grade 10 th grade 13 credits minimum to go to eleventh grade 11 th grade 20 credits minimum to go to twelfth grade 12 th grade Must earn 87.5% of credits attempted & complete Graduation Project 28 credits to GRADUATE

13. How Do I Earn Credit? 1 Have a passing final average in the class 70 or higher 2 Score at a proficient level on the EOC, if the class is an EOC tested class. Level III or IV on EOC 3 Have NO MORE than 7 absences in the class. If a student has more than 7 absences, he may not receive credit, even with a passing average in the class.

14. Attendance Requirements No more than 7 absences in one class are allowed. If you sign in late for a class, you may be counted absent. If you sign out early from a class, you may be counted absent.

15. ABSENT, NOW WHAT? If you go to the doctor, dentist or orthodontist, bring a note from their office and turn it in to Mrs. Cohen in the attendance office. If you have a death in your immediate family, the school must have documentation. The Attendance Office is where you sign in and out of school.

16. …back to Attendance It all goes together…if you go over seven absences, you may not receive credit for a class even if you have a passing grade. (Even if your grade is an “A” !) To be promoted to 10 th grade, you must have 6 credits. To be promoted to 11 th grade, you must have 13 credits. To be promoted to 12 grade, you must have 20 credits.

17. Want to get your license or permit? If you are under 18, you must be academically eligible. You must earn 3 out of 4 possible credits first semester in order to receive and/or maintain driver’s license eligibility. At the end of the school year you must have earned 6 out of 8 credits. You cannot drop out of school. Eligible students who drop out of school either will NOT be granted the Driving Eligibility Certificate or will LOSE his/her license.

18. A student who is absent a total of 8 or more periods (after all make-ups are applied) per course shall fail that course. At the discretion of the principal, a student who is passing a course and has been absent between 8 and no more than 15 periods, may be provided an opportunity to make up time missed. Each high school shall provide sufficient make-up opportunities to allow the make-up of three days (twelve class periods) per semester. Upon return to school from an absence you have to turn in an excused note to the attendance office.

19. What is the difference in these two grades? F FF

20. DID YOU KNOW…… Each Semester has three marking periods that are 6 weeks long. At the end of a semester you take a comprehensive EXAM. This exam counts as 25% of your final grade.

22. JH Rose Webpage http://www.pittschools.org/jhr/ o Student services

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