Lee High School Welcome Rising 9th

Graders!By Joanna Farmer Guidance counselor

History of Lee High School Lee High School was built in and originally served as a junior high

school serving students from the mill village area of Huntsville. In 196 Lee officially became a high school for students in grades 9-12.

Go Generals! We are the Lee High School Generals! The emblem which represents

the Lee High School Mascot depicts five United States Generals each of whom have made outstanding contributions to the history of our country. The five generals of Lee High School are General George Washington, General Robert E. Lee, General Dwight Eisenhower,

General Colin Powell, and General Douglas MacArthur

Lee high School : A Rich Tradition

Home of the Generals!Our beautiful new building!Located at 2500 Meridian StreetHuntsville, Al 35811256 428 8150 ext. 135

Principal: Mr Kevin WiesmanAssistant Principals:Mr. Antoni WoodsMrs. Paula Thompson

For each year of high school completed a Lee senior will receive a gold star to be awarded during senior class awards day. When the senior is presented for commencement during the graduation ceremony a final star is presented to promote the graduate to the status of a five star Lee High School General.

The Five Stars of Lee High School

Guidance Counselor

Joanna FarmerGrades 9 and 11 for 2014-2015

Guidance Counselor

Theresa GurleyGrades 10 and 12 for 2014-2015

ALABAMA DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTSAREAS OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS CREDITS

English Language ArtsEnglish 9, 10, 11, and 12 or any AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent option of these courses

4

Mathematics

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra II, or their equivalent.

Additional course(s) to complete the four credits in mathematics must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics or CTE/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses.

4

Science

Biology and a physical science

The third and fourth science credits may be used to meet both the science and CTE course requirement and must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Science or CTE/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses

4

Social StudiesWorld History, U.S. History x 2, and Government/Economics or AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses.

4

Physical Education

LIFE (Personal Fitness)

One JROTC credit may be used to meet this requirement

1

Health Education Alabama Course of Study: Health Education 0.5

Career PreparednessCareer Preparedness Course (Career and Academic Planning, Computer Applications, Financial Literacy)

1

CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education

Students choosing CTE, Arts Education, and/or Foreign Language are encouraged to complete two courses in sequence.

3

Electives 2.5Total Credits Required for Graduation 24

Important Terms To Know

Understanding My Transcript

Transcript A document detailing a

student’s academic achievement in high school.

An official transcript contains courses taken,

grades, credits, Grade point average, and class rank

Important Terms To Know

GPA = Grade Point Average

Cumulative GPA - the average of all grades and points earned for all of the courses you have taken throughout your high school career.

Final Grade and Points Earned:

A = 4 B= 3 C= 2 D=1 F= 0 GPA is determined by adding

total points earned and dividing by the number of courses attempted.

FROM THE START OF YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR GRADES AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE. STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! IF YOU NEED HELP DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP.

YOUR TEACHERS, COUNSELORS AND PRINCIPALS ARE THERE TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU NEED IT!

GRADES ARE IMPORTANT

HIGH SCHOOL IS THE START OF YOUR YOUNG ADULT LIFE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A GOOD RECORD ; ACADEMICALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY.

CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY AND BE A LEADER NOT A FOLLOWER!

STOP FOR A MINUTE AND THINK OF THE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR CHOICE BEFORE YOU ACT

FOLLOW THE SCHOOL RULES – DRESS CODE, ATTENDANCE, AND TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT!

MAKING GOOD CHOICES

LEE HIGH SCHOOL NO PLACE FOR

HATE!ZERO TOLERANCE

FOR BULLYING!

GET INVOLVED!

MAGNET PROGRAM CLUBS

ATHLETICSYEARBOOK

JROTC

SPIRIT WEEK HOMECOMING70’S LEE BASKETBALL TEAM

TECH CAREER CARAVANCULINARY ARTS DISPLAY

MAGNET DANCE PERFORMANCE

NO PLACE FOR HATE BANNER AWARD PRESENTATION PARTY!

CELEBRATING GRADUATION!ALL THAT HARD WORK PAID OFF!This will be you before you know it .Make the most of your high school experience!

Get Ready!