Freedom Classes are much harder Do I really have to pass my
classes to promote? Students should know that high school is the
beginning of advanced study. Students should come prepared to be in
charge of their success and /or failure. Students need to know that
the expectations in high school are much higher than they are at
the middle school level. Anonymous high school teacher Anonymous
high school teacher Does it matter what electives I take? Does
homework really count?
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No more walking in lines lines No more teams High school is
about becoming more self-sufficient and Independent.
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Take notes Keep yourself organized Study really study before a
test, they shouldnt just look over their notes, but actually work
out questions again off homework and notes. I guess I would say I
have seen a lot of students who dont know how to keep their
notebooks and folders organized. That is, if they even have a
notebook or folder. Taking good notes is critical. They give you
something to look back on when you are doing your homework or
studying for a test or quiz.
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NO CELL PHONES OUT IN THE BUILDING DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL
DAY! NO CELL PHONES OUT IN THE BUILDING DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL
DAY! Once you enter the building, all cell phones/multimedia must
be put away until you exit the building at 3pm. Once you enter the
building, all cell phones/multimedia must be put away until you
exit the building at 3pm. Laptops are a privilegenot a right.
Please adhere to the guidelines to ensure we take care of our
equipment. Laptops are a privilegenot a right. Please adhere to the
guidelines to ensure we take care of our equipment.
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high school students must attend each class for a minimum of 82
of 90 days per semester All absences, including excused, unexcused,
and out-of-school suspensions, in excess of 8 per class will result
in loss of academic course credit for that class unless the
excessive absences are made up in SLHS Administratively Approved
After School Program. Students that are absent for 7 or more days
in any class, including excused, unexcused, and out-of- school
suspensions, will not be allowed to attend a field trip if the trip
will cause the student to miss any other classes.
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Credits Credits Electives Electives Alternate Alternate
Prerequisites Prerequisites Concentration Concentration Transcript
Transcript GPA / Class Rank GPA / Class Rank
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A credit is given when you successfully complete the
requirements for any class in which you are enrolled. 1 class is
worth 1 credit and a two block class is worth 2 credits
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Any class which is not a core course. (Core classes are
English, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Any class which is not
a core course. (Core classes are English, Math, Science, and Social
Studies). Example: Intro to Culinary, or Art. Example: Intro to
Culinary, or Art. A course that can be used if one of the students
top 8 cannot be scheduled.
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This is a class that you have to take and successfully pass
before you can take the next class in an area. *Example: Spanish I
before you can take Spanish II 4 courses in one area CTE, Arts Ed.,
JROTC, or one subject area *Examples: Microsoft Word, Animal
Science, Foods I, Foods II Art I, Art II, Art III, & Painting
and Drawing AP Psychology, AP Government, AP European, &
Western Civilization I
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A permanent document started in the ninth grade that shows the
courses taken, grades, attendance, and your standardized test
scores. A permanent document started in the ninth grade that shows
the courses taken, grades, attendance, and your standardized test
scores. Your eighth grade EOG scores appear on your high school
transcript! Including any high school courses taken in middle
school. This includes Algebra I, Geometry and English. Your eighth
grade EOG scores appear on your high school transcript! Including
any high school courses taken in middle school. This includes
Algebra I, Geometry and English. Employers and colleges will ask to
see your transcript when you apply for a job or for College
admission. Employers and colleges will ask to see your transcript
when you apply for a job or for College admission.
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Your GPA is the mathematical average of your final course
grades. You divide the number of points earned by the number of
classes taken. Your GPA is the mathematical average of your final
course grades. You divide the number of points earned by the number
of classes taken. Honors Courses are given one additional point.
Honors Courses are given one additional point. AP Courses are given
2 AP Courses are given 2 additional points. additional points. AOHT
courses receive credit AOHT courses receive credit Your GPA is
reported in both weighted and unweighted terms. Your GPA is
reported in both weighted and unweighted terms. On a 4.0 scale: A =
4.0 A = 4.0 B = 3.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0
F = 0.0 Class rank is determined by the weighted GPA Class rank is
determined by the weighted GPA
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Year 1 Promotion from 8 th grade ( Pass Math, Language Arts,
Science or Social Studies and Pass math and Reading EOGs) Year 2
Pass 5 Credits & Attendance Requirements Year 3 Pass 12 Credits
& Attendance Requirements Year 4 Pass 20 Credits including
English I, II, & III In Order to Graduate You Must Have 28
Credits
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Future Ready = 28 Credits 4 English 4 English 4 Math 4 Math 3
Science 3 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Social Studies 1 Health/PE 1
Health/PE 2 Electives in CTE, Arts, or World Language 2 Electives
in CTE, Arts, or World Language 4 Courses in Concentration 4
Courses in Concentration CTE, ROTC, Arts, or Subject Area CTE,
ROTC, Arts, or Subject Area 6 Electives any area 6 Electives any
area
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Students must complete all local and state requirements for
graduation and have an overall four-year unweighted grade point
average of 3.5 or higher. 4 credits in English 4 credits in
Mathematics and a higher level Math 3 credits Science (EE Sci.,
Biology, and Chemistry or Physics) 4 credits Social Science (World
History, Civics/Econ., US History)
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2 credits Language other than English (same foreign language) 1
credit in health and physical education 4 credits constituting a
concentration (CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, Foreign Language, other
subject area) 3-5 credits in advanced courses (Honors, AP, college
level, CTE)
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Athletes must: Pass a minimum of 3 courses the previous
semester Rising 8 th graders must pass 5 of 6 classes in their 8 th
grade year to participate Be in attendance at least 85 % of the
previous semester Meet high school requirements for NCHSAA
eligibility standards in college
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Classes are offered often for students who will be 15 within a
six month period of the class. Registration is online at
http://lee.schoolwires.net /driverseducation Students must pass 3
out of 4 classes each semester to be eligible to hold a NC Drivers
License or Permit
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Block or 4 X 4 Schedule Block or 4 X 4 Schedule Two 90 Day
Semesters ( Fall & Spring) Two 90 Day Semesters ( Fall &
Spring) Four 90 Minute Instructional Periods each Four 90 Minute
Instructional Periods eachday Students will take 4 classes in Fall
semester & 4 different classes in Spring semester Students will
take 4 classes in Fall semester & 4 different classes in Spring
semester Students earn 1 credit for each class; having the
potential of earning 8 credits each year. Students earn 1 credit
for each class; having the potential of earning 8 credits each
year.
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A student receives a course that they already passed. A student
receives a course that they already passed. A student wants to move
up to Honors Level. A student wants to move up to Honors Level. If
a student has not met the prerequisite. If a student has not met
the prerequisite. Counselors office A student who fails to return a
Registration Card or register online with Course Planner will
forfeit any right to a schedule change.
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At Southern Lee High School we want YOU to If you are
interested in AVID at SLHS, please let Guidance or Mrs. Layton at
West and Ms. Bok at SanLee get you an application. APPLICATIONS ARE
DUE APRIL 1 st, and interviews are that same week! You can call
SLHS and ask for Mrs. Joanna Perkins or Mrs. Heather Harvey and we
will assist you. Visit www.avid.org for more info!
www.avid.org