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Morristown East High School

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Morristown East High School. Who are we?. Mrs. Amy Eversole School Counselor A-G Mrs. Amy Helfenberger School Counselor H-O Ms. Sarah Wilson School Counselor P-Z Mrs. Melissa Overbay College and Career Counselor (here every Wednesday). Review Graduation Requirements. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Morristown East High School

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Who are we?• Mrs. Amy Eversole– School Counselor A-G

• Mrs. Amy Helfenberger– School Counselor H-O

• Ms. Sarah Wilson – School Counselor P-Z

• Mrs. Melissa Overbay – College and Career Counselor (here every Wednesday)

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Review Graduation Requirements

• ALL students must take and pass the following:– English: 4 credits - I, II, III, IV (one per year)– Math: 4 credits - Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and

one upper level course (one per year)– Science: 3 credits – Biology, Physics/Chemistry, one

science of your choice– Social Studies: 3 credits – World Geography/History,

U.S. History, U.S. Government

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Review Graduation Requirements

• Economics/Personal Finance - 1 credit• Foreign Language – 2 credits• Fine Arts – 1 credit• Wellness and Physical Education 1.5 credits• Electives – 6-10 credits• Program of Study – at least 3 credits

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Review Graduation Requirements

What is a “Program of Study?”• A concentration of classes in a certain area taken by the

student• Contains a minimum of 3 classes• Can either be artistically, academically, or technically based• Please talk with the school counselors to determine what

program of study is best fit for you

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Examples of some Programs of Study

• Advanced Placement• Fine Arts• Math & Science• Automotive Technology• Engineering

• Pre-Law• Health Professions• Pre-Education• Interior Design• Therapeutic Services

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How do I GRADUATE?

• You must earn 28 CREDITS by the end of your senior year, passing ALL required courses.

• In order to earn a CREDIT, you must pass your class with the grade of a D or higher– Number of credits define your grade level and

determines your eligibility to graduate.

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What is an EOC?• It is an End of Course Exam• These are taken after a

required class is finished (core classes)

• REMEMBER – You do not have to pass an

EOC in order to graduate…*HOWEVER*– EOC’s count as 20% of

your final grade!!!

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What happens if I fail?

• If you fail a required class, you will have to either– Earn that credit back by

either re-taking the class *or*

– Participate in the Credit Recovery Program

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Credit Recovery Program– Students use a special computer

software program either before or after school (also available in the summer).

– Not all courses are available; however most academic classes are (i.e. math, science, social studies, English, etc.).

– A $50 fee is required each time a student signs up for the program. Also, to be eligible, a student must have at least a 50 semester average in their failed class.

– A student can only use the program to recover 4 credits throughout high school and can only work on recovering 1 credit per semester.

– The maximum grade a student may earn is 70

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Online Offerings• Check with your school counselors to see what

courses are being offered online through the Niswonger Foundation.

• These courses could enhance student learning by offering courses that aren’t offered at the home school.

• www.niswongerlearningcenter.org (you must register through your counselor).

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What’s next? Post-Secondary?Technology Center/Community

College/College/University Job/Career/Military

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What is a “post-secondary” school?

• Any schooling that takes place after graduation from high school.– Examples of this may be:• 4-year college or university• 2-year community college• Technology/Vocational Center• Military• Beauty School

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How do I get there?• Excel in classes early on

• Get involved in clubs at school

• Take AP/ Dual Enrollment Courses!!!• Prepare and study for ACT• Be aware of local scholarships early on!!!

• GRADUATE in GOOD STANDING!!!

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What is Dual Enrollment?• Classes you can take your

junior and senior years to earn college credit through Walters State Community College

• Check with School Counselors to see what is being offered

• HOPE Scholarship money can pay for the courses.

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What is Advanced Placement?• Advanced classes offered at

the high schools (as well as online) to potentially earn college credit.

• Take the AP exam at the end of the course to determine whether or not college credit will be given. Most colleges give credit with a 3, 4 or 5.

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Tennessee Scholar’s Program*– Additional academic high school requirements:

• 3 Science requirements must be Biology & Chemistry + one other lab science, Physics preferred.

• 2 Career Technical Education (CTE) courses—one must be in keyboarding OR 2 Additional AP courses

• 1 higher level math above Algebra II

– Additional Expectations:• 80 hours of Community Service• Overall “C” average in all TN Scholars Courses (no D’s or F’s for any final grade)• 95% Attendance (not over 9 days absent/year)• No Out-of-School Suspension

• * Requirements subject to change

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HOPE Scholarship(Lottery Scholarship)

• Requirements:– Have a 3.0 grade

point average at the end of all 4 years of high school

*OR*– Make at least a

composite score of 21 on the ACT exam

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Benefits of post-secondary options

• Higher Salary• Career Opportunities• Job Satisfaction• Work Versatility• More opportunities to move up in your career

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College & Career Resources• www.collegefortn.org• www.actstudent.org• http://tcids.tbr.edu/