High School 101

Class of 2017

What are the graduation requirements for the class of

2017?

Question 1

High School Assessments

Service Learning

Credit Requirements

Career Preparation

English 4 credits Health 1/2 credit

Social Studies 3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit

Mathematics* 3 credits Technology Ed. 1 credit

Science 3 credits Program Choice 2 - 4 credits

Lifetime Fitness 1/2 credit Electives 1 - 3 credits

Credit Requirements

• 1 credit is equivalent to a full year course (FY) • ½ credit is equivalent to a semester course (half the year)

2 credits

Career & Technology Completer

4 credits

Advanced Technology

2 credits

World Language or or

Program Choices

Students must pass each assessment or score a total of 1602 on the four assessments.

High School Assessments

English 10

• Algebra 1/ Data Analysis

• Biology

• English 10

• Government (requirement for class of 2017)

ResumeMock

InterviewFour Year

Plan

Career Preparation

Service Learning

• 75 hours of service which includes planning, action, and reflection.

• Most HCPSS students complete service learning in middle school.

What is a Career Academy?

Question 2

A Career Academy:– Is an opportunity for a group of

students to enroll in a specific set of courses associated with a designated career area.

– Is a small learning community of students who take classes together.

– Teaches college preparatory curriculum with a career focus.

– Provides hands on work experiences with employers in the community and local colleges.

• Go to http://www2.hcpss.org/cte/

to learn more about the Career Academies!!

Pre-Engineering: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Academy

*Shaded areas indicate required career academy courses.

How do I select my classes?

Question 3

Teacher makes course

recommendation

Student takes course

request form home

Parent reviews, signs

and returns course request

form

School counselor

reviews request form and

forwards form to high school

The Course Selection Process

What is a typical academic schedule for a ninth grade

student?

Question 4

A Typical 9th Grade Course Selection

English 9 1 credit

United States History 1 credit

Mathematics 1 credit

Science 1 credit

Health ½ credit Lifetime Fitness ½ credit

World Language 1 credit

Fine Arts 1 credit • In this schedule World Language is the Program Choice.• Fine Arts is the elective choice.

What does the high school schedule look like?

Question 5

Start End Class Time

Period 1 7:25 8:15 50 minutes

Period 2 8:20 9:10 50 minutes

Period 3 9:15 10:05 50 minutes

Period 4A and 4B

10:10 12:2590 minutes with 30 minute lunch

Period 5 12:25 1:15 50 minutes

Period 6 1:20 2:10 50 minutes

What is a GPA?

Question 6

• GPA is a measure of a student's academic achievement.

• Points are earned based on letter grades.

• There are weighted and unweighted GPA’s. A regular class is unweighted a honors or GT/AP class is weighted. Both are reported on transcripts.

GPA - Grade Point Average

Grade Regular Honors GT/AP

A 4.0 4.5 5.0

B 3.0 3.5 4.0

C 2.0 2.5 3.0

D 1.0 1.0 1.0

E 0 0 0

Weighted Grading Scale

What is the attendance policy for high school students?

Question 7

• All students are expected to attend regularly in accordance with public school laws.

• Any student with unlawful absences of more than 5% of the course may be considered for denial of credit.

What is academic eligibility?

Question 8

• Determines participation in all voluntary extracurricular activities.

• Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and no failing grades for the marking period prior to the start of the activity.

• All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible for fall extracurricular activities.

What are some other important aspects of high school?

Question 9

Extra Curricular Activities

Athletic TeamsService ClubsCheerleading

Student GovernmentSchool Plays

DanceMusicals

Class BoardsInterest Clubs

Academic Clubs(Just to name a few…)

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