1. RISING 9 TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT FEBRUARY 8, 2016

2. Freshman Academy Staff Freshman Guidance Counselor- Mrs. Dillard Director of Freshman Academy- Mr. Young Principal- Mrs. Boseman Freshman Academy Building 2 halls (3 teams of teachers) Atrium Auxiliary gym Car Circle

3.  What is a Carnegie unit?  Do elective units count?  What is a GPA and how is it calculated?  What is my class rank?  Graduation requirements vs. college admissions

4. Numerical Average Letter Grade College PrepHonorsAP/ Dual Enrollment 100A4.8755.3755.875 99A4.7505.2505.750 98A4.6255.1255.625 97A4.5005.0005.500 96A4.3754.8755.375 95A4.2504.7505.250 94A4.1254.6255.125 93A4.0004.5005.000 92B3.8754.3754.875 91B3.7504.2504.750 90B3.6254.1254.625 89B3.5004.0004.500 88B3.3753.8754.375 87B3.2503.7504.250 86B3.1253.6254.125 85B3.0003.5004.000 84C2.8753.3753.875 83C2.7503.2503.750 82C2.6253.1253.625 81C2.5003.0003.500 80C2.3752.8753.375 79C2.2502.7503.250 78C2.1252.6253.125 77C2.0002.5003.000 76D1.8752.3752.875 75D1.7502.2502.750 74D1.6252.1252.625 73D1.5002.0002.500 72D1.3751.8752.375 71D1.2501.7502.250 70D1.1251.6252.125

5.  Divided into three teams  Each team has a math, science, social studies, and English teacher. Academic Classes:  Taught 45 minutes each day  English, math, science, social studies  Recommendations made by teachers

6.  Smooth Transition from Middle School to High School  Commitment to High School Graduation  Rigorous Academics  Preparation for 10 th -12 th Grades and Life after WHS

7.  ACADEMIC  SHORT TERM Complete all Assignments Pass the test/Make A on Test Make A’s and B’s on report card  LONG TERM Pass 9 th Grade Graduate from High School Go to College (Clemson, South Carolina, Tri-County, etc) Join Military/Get a JOB

8.  English, Science, Social Studies, Math  Prerequisites  45 minutes daily  Teams  Homework/Lunch Detentions  Study habits, motivation, determination  Teacher Expectations

9.  Elective courses are taught 90 minutes every other day. Freshmen earn 8 units in the school year, and may choose 1.5 units of electives. We are on an A/B Block Schedule.  A sample schedule is listed below: A Day: AE English Global Math Science Computer 90 mins. 45 mins 45 mins. 45 mins. 45 mins. 90 mins. B Day: ROTC English Global Math Science Band 90 mins. 45 mins. 45 mins. 45 mins. 45 mins. 90 mins.

10.  Required course for ALL ninth grade students.  All Freshman Academy academic teachers have Academic Enhancement with their students.  Students have the opportunity to be tutored and make up tests during this class period.  In addition, a curriculum is incorporated into this class that includes:  Organizational skills  Digital Citizenship  Unit on Bullying  Unit on College/Career Readiness  Tutorials  Career and Technology Center tours  Variety of speakers

11.  All students must take 1 unit of PE or ROTC in order to receive a high school diploma.  Students should choose only one.  ROTC is an excellent program that teaches you about naval science, government, and physical fitness.  Required to wear a uniform once a week in ROTC.  This is a year-long course.  Opportunities for students to participate in competitions  PE consists of a yearlong course.  Students must dress out each class period  Follows State/National standards for physical fitness

12.  Students must complete a full unit of Computer Science in order to graduate.  Keyboarding  Course is ½ credit toward Computer Science Requirement  Prelude to Digital Literacy.  Teaches the necessary keyboarding skills to be successful on the computer.  Digital Literacy  Course is ½ credit toward Computer Science Requirement  Students must be proficient in keyboarding in order to take Digital Literacy Project Lead the Way can fulfill Computer Science requirement

13. Fine Art requirement  Four year colleges are requiring one full unit of a fine art (Drama, Band, Strings, Chorus, Art) in order to be admitted.  If you are planning to attend a four year college, you should choose.5 of the fine art unit your freshman year if possible. NCAA (College Athletics)  does not accept Foundations of Algebra for eligibility.

14. Remaining 1.5 electives are chosen by the student  The list of elective courses that are available to freshmen are on the back of the registration form  These are the ONLY courses that freshmen may choose at this time.  Please read the course descriptions to find out more information on each course.  Ex. Drama I…p. 31, Family Life…p. 37 Pay close attention to the unit value of each course since you can only choose 1.5 units. Please note that courses like Foods ($20) require additional fees.

15. Advanced Art Courses  If you would like to apply for an advanced art course, please see Mrs. Dierks to get portfolio deadlines and requirements.  These courses are usually not available to freshmen due to scheduling conflicts. Yearbook  If you wish to take Yearbook, please pick up an application from Mrs. Craig. Show Chorus, Concert Chorus, and Jazz Band are not available to 9 th Graders.

16.  Once you have chosen your 1.5 units of electives that you would like to take, you should put a check beside the course name. These are your first choice of electives, however, they are only course requests, not your official school schedule.  VERY IMPORTANT!  Students MUST write in 3 alternate electives on the bottom of their registration form.

17.  Met with 8 th grade students last week  Career Guide has been emailed to 8 th grade students at Wren Middle  Career Guide contains course descriptions

18.  Bring registration sheet and blue curriculum guide back for February 16 th CAPS meeting.  Students will be putting their requests into the computer  Please go over your choices with your parents as they will have the final say at the CAPS Conference on March 11.

19. Any Questions: SethYoung – youngs@apps.anderson1.orgyoungs@apps.anderson1.org Paige Dillard – dillardp@apps.anderson1.orgdillardp@apps.anderson1.org or call 850-5900