Class of 2021 Graduation

Requirements

Instead of 6 periods,

Instead of single-number grades, • Such as 90

Instead of being in a

class with kids the same age,

Saturday School

You have 4 blocks

You may have points (or a fraction) • Like 180/200

You could possibly be

in a class with a kid of any age

Over 8 abs • 3 Tardies = 1 Absence

Credits are what your receive when you pass a class (70 or above)

28 credits are required to graduate

If all credits possible are earned, you will earn 9 credits per year • New classes every 18 weeks

• Nine week classes earn ½ credit

• RTI classes last the entire year

4 Classes (Blocks) per day/30-min. RTI

• 7:50 – 9:10

• 9:25 – 9:55 (RTI)

• 10:00 – 11:20

• 11:25 – 1:15

• 1:20 – 2:40

Tier 2/Tier 3 Intervention Selection

13 Freshmen with an A average

4.5 Classes Each Semester Semester = 18 Weeks Quarter = 9 Weeks

• Semester 1: August – December (S1) Quarter 1: August – October (Q1)

Quarter 2: October – December (Q2)

• Semester 2: January - May (S2) Quarter 3: January - March (Q3)

Quarter 4: March – May (Q4)

Report Cards Mailed At End of Each Quarter

Greater emphasis on grades, GPA, class rank, ACT score, attendance

10 unexcused absences/20 total absences = Court

Consequences for failing classes • No more summer school; online credit recovery

• May have to repeat the course the following year

College Athletics—NCAA • 2.3 Minimum GPA; 16 Core Courses

• NCAA Clearinghouse

English – 4 credits

• English I

• English II

• English III OR

Composition I at

CSCC

• English IV OR

Composition I or II at

CSCC

Math – 4 credits

(1 per year)

• Algebra I (9th)

• Geometry (10th)

• Algebra II (11th)

• SENIOR MATHS:

Bridge Math (No College)

SAILS Math (<19 ACT)

Calculus (>19 ACT)

CSCC College Algebra (22+)

Science – 3 credits

• Physical Science,

Anatomy & Physiology,

Agriscience

• Biology I (10th)

• Chemistry (11th/12th)

Social Studies – 3 credits

• World History

• Economics/U.S. Government

• U.S. History (12th) or

U.S. History at CSCC

Health – 1.5 credits

• Lifetime Wellness

• Physical Education

(1/2 credit)*

• *P.E. ½ credit may be

waived if the student

participates in marching

band or sports

Personal Finance – 0.5 credit

19 Core • English (4)

• Math (4)

• Science (3)

• Social Studies (3)

• Health (1.5)

• Personal Finance (0.5)

• 3 Program of Study Courses

Agriculture

• Audra Flippo

Business

• Rick Rice/Cary Crews

Computers

• G Lee/Sonya Jackson

Health Science

• Lisa Edwards

• Lindsay Statom

Cosmetology

• Renee Gobbell

Carpentry

• Nicky Dixon

Manufacturing

• Ricky Mitchell

Automotive

• Ricky Casteel

Dual Enrollment

(Jr/Sr)

• Welding

• Cosmetology

• Computer Information

• Machining

For College: • Fine Art (1)

Band

Art History/Art I

Music History

Senior Drama

• Foreign Language (2)

Spanish I

Spanish II

These exams are

similar to TCAP tests

and are now called

TNReady. Counts

10% of final grade.

Current TNReady

Exams:

English I

English II

English III

U.S. History

Algebra I

Algebra II

Geometry

Biology

Chemistry

After-School Tutoring • Math (Pulley) until

4:00 p.m.

Before-School

Tutoring • Math (Curry) at

6:30 a.m.

WCB Academic

Banquet in Spring

Juniors and Seniors

are given the

opportunity to take

college classes while

still in high school

Each class taken is

equivalent to taking

the same subject in

high school

Whatever letter

grade is made in the

college course, the

highest number

grade for that letter

grade is given at the

high school

• A = 100

• B = 92

• C = 84

• D = 74

3.0 GPA

18 ACT English for

Comp. I/II

19 ACT Reading

22 ACT Math for

Pre-Calculus Algebra

2 free classes

3rd course = $200

4th course = $500

Any other courses,

student may borrow

from their HOPE

Scholarship from

their freshman year

of college.

What colleges are

most interested in

Awarded points

based on your letter

grade

• A = 93-100

• B = 85-92

• C = 75-84

• D = 70-74

Points

• A = 4 points

• B = 3 points

• C = 2 points

• D = 1 point

Perfect GPA (All A’s)

= 4.0

92

88

84

95

• 1 C/2 B’s/1 A

• 1 x 2/2 x 3/1 x 4

• 2 + 6 + 4 = 12

• 12/4 credits =3.0 GPA

93

88

85

95

• 2 B’s/2 A’s

• 2 x 3/2 x 4

• 6 + 8 = 14

• 14/4credits = 3.5 GPA

2.75 and higher to get

into most colleges

3.0 (or 21 ACT)

required for Hope

Scholarship

Believe it or not,

• 93 = 100

• 85 = 92

• 75 = 84

College Entrance Exam

Offered Nationally 6 Times/Year (5-6 wk. deadlines)

• September

• October*

• December

• February*

• April*

• June

Now offered state-wide for all JUNIORS in April

Test during junior year at school is FREE

All others = $42.50

4 Sections

• English (45 min.)

• Math (60 min.)

• Reading (35 min.)

• Science (35 min.)

Writing

ACT Prep

Breakdown

• Highest score = 36

• National Avg. = 21

• State/Wayne Co. Avg.

= 19-20

• Remedials for

subscores under 19

• 21 for Hope

Scholarship

SCHOL GPA ACT AMOUNT REQ

Chancellor 3.9 29 $3000/Yr Honors

College

Dean 3.85 26 $2000/Yr

Excellence 3.8 24 $1000/Yr

Advance 3.7 23 $750/Yr

Achieve 3.2 21 $500/Yr

SCHOL GPA ACT AMOUNT

Chancellor 3.5 30 $5000/Yr

Presidential 3.5 28 $4000/Yr

True Blue 3.5 26 $3000/Yr

Provost 3.5 25 $2000/Yr

SCHOL GPA ACT AMOUNT

Volunteer 34-36 $8000/Yr

Volunteer 30-33 $6000/Yr

Volunteer 28-29 $3000/Yr

For more TN Lottery Scholarship information, visit collegepaystn.com.

For more college info, visit collegefortn.org.

Colleges/Scholarships

expect more than just

good grades

• Clubs/Activities

• Sports/Teamwork

• Community Service

• Good Attendance

• Recommendation

Letters

• Work Experience/

Responsibility

16 Core Credits (must have a higher math than Alg. II such as SAILS Math or Calculus—Bridge Math does not count)

College Requirements

• 1 Fine Art

• 2 Foreign Language

2 Career/Technical • 1 must be computer-related

• Ag, Business, Health Science, Cosmetology, Welding, Carpentry, Manufacturing, Automotive

Maintain “C” average

95% attendance for

all 4 yrs

No out-of-school

suspensions

80 hours of

community service

Lack of parental

involvement

Immaturity

Attitude toward school

Too much time spent

texting, on Internet, on

social media, tv

Poor attendance Wrong friends Lack of time mgmt.

Making excuses

Getting too many

“irons in the fire”

Stay involved; don’t be naive

Create a positive attitude toward

school

Monitor texting and social media;

only allow after

homework/studying complete;

take up at night; watch for

“drama”

• Twitter (kids), Instagram (kids),

Snapchat (kids), Facebook (adults),

Texting

Sick or just don’t feel good Surround yourself with

good people Get a planner; use it

Accept responsibility

Limit activities to avoid

stress

Attend Saturday School

Reward students with more

independence for showing

responsibility

Allow students to do things for

themselves

Finish work first then reward

yourself

Know what’s going on at school—meet teachers, check web site, e-mail teachers

Schedule appts. after

school and return to school after morning appts.

Study with smart friends

Handle stress effectively

Permit forms accurate

• Must take with you; good

for 30 days

• Cannot be failing more

than one subject

• Will need original birth

certificate and SSN

Driver’s License Appt.

Permits/Licenses, by TN

state law, will be revoked if

students fail more than one

class per grading period or

have 15 or more unexcused

absences.

Student is responsible for

any reinstatement fee

Let calls from the following numbers go to voicemail so you

can listen again. Put in your phone so you will know it’s

more than likely an automated call. Share information with

students.

• 722-3238 (WCHS)

• 722-3548 (Board of Education)

If you want to let automated calls go to your cell phone or a

different number, write the new number in the bottom right-

hand corner of your pre-reg form.

Driver’s Ed—no certified teacher; slight insurance break; need to know now for planning purposes

Program of Study is correct—will use for planning

Sports are correct

Mark out anything you want to change, update, and leave with us

Pick up schedules at Reg in August; may not get all courses you registered for

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