Tates Creek High School Class Tates Creek High School Class of 2016of 2016

Tates Creek High School Tates Creek High School CounselorsCounselors

9th Grade Counselor Mrs. Majors

10th Grade A-D - Mrs. Bruce

10th Grade E-K - Mr. Waldrop

10th Grade L-R - Mr. Schilch

10th Grade S-Z Mrs. Oliver

Credits Needed to Credits Needed to GraduateGraduate

English – 4 creditsMath – 3 credits (must take math all 4 years)Science – 3 creditsSocial Studies – 3 creditsHealth/P.E. – 1 creditHumanities – 1 creditElectives – 11 creditsTotal = 26 creditsPre-College Curr- 2 yrs of Same Foreign Language

26 credits = Diploma in May 2016!

Grade Level AdvancementGrade Level Advancement

A High School SemesterA High School Semester1st Semester1. English 2 = .52. World Civ. = .53. Integrated Sci.

= .54. Math = .55. Health = .56. Elective = .57. Elective = .58. Elective = .5 4 credits

2nd Semester1. English 2 = .52. World Civ. = .53. Integrated Sci.

= .54. Math = .55. Soph. Sem = .56. Elective = .57. Elective = .58. Elective = .5 4 credits

If you fail…..If you fail…..1st Semester1. English 2 = X2. World Civ. = .53. Integrated Sci.

= .54. Math = X5. Health = .56. Elective = X7. Elective = .58. Elective = .5 2.5 credits

2nd Semester1. English 2 = .52. World Civ. = .53. Integrated Sci. =

X4. Math = .55. Soph. 101 = .56. Elective = .57. Elective = X8. Elective = .5 3 credits

Graduation PlanGraduation Plan The Four Year Package:

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade12th GradeEnglish 1 English 2 English 3

English 4

Math Math Math Math Elective

Int. Science Int. Sci 2 Biology Elective

Int. SS World Civ. U.S.History Elective

PE/101 Health/101 Humanities Elective

Elective Elective ElectiveElective

Elective Elective ElectiveElective

Elective Elective ElectiveElective

What is the importance of a What is the importance of a High School Transcript?High School Transcript? A transcript is like a report card, it shows

your grades and percentages in each class.

Your high school transcript is submitted to colleges, employment agencies, military personnel and technical schools.

A transcript says a lot about the type of person you are (hardworking, completed assignments, present in class, etc.)

Grade Point AveragesGrade Point AveragesAt the end of each semester/year you will receive a

weighted and un-weighted GPA (Grade Point Average).

An un-weighted GPA is based on a 4.0 scale:A = 4.0B = 3.0C = 2.0D = 1.0F = 0A weighted GPA gives you an extra point for each

advanced class that you take. For each grade that you receive in an advanced class, you get an extra point.

IB/ AP Classes will award you two extra weighted GPA points

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Amount based upon each qualifying year’s GPA of 2.50 or higher.

Students who earn at least one yearly GPA award are eligible for the ACT Bonus Award.

Award is based on highest ACT composite score or SAT reading and math score attained prior to graduation.

The minimum score to earn a bonus on ACT is 15 and on the SAT is 710.

KHEAA handles SAT conversion to ACT equivalent.

Students MUST include their SSN on the exam in order for

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ACT Bonus AwardACT Bonus Award

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Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches during any year of high school can earn KEES supplemental awards by making qualifying scores on Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. The chart below shows the amount awarded for each score.

Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate

Exam Score Bonus Amount Exam Score Bonus Amount

3 $200 5 $200

4 $250 6 $250

5 $300 7 $300

Zip Access at Zip Access at www.kheaa.com

Students can access their KEES account Students can access their KEES account anytime.anytime.

Get your students involved with checking Get your students involved with checking their account information their account information prior to prior to

graduation.graduation.

Verify the correct Social Security Verify the correct Social Security number number

Verify date of birthVerify date of birth Verify yearly grades and award Verify yearly grades and award

amountsamounts Verify the highest ACT or SAT score on Verify the highest ACT or SAT score on

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Checking Your GradesChecking Your GradesStudents can access their detailed

grades and attendance information through the Student Portal.

Link is located on the TC homepage, top right corner.

Username: Student Number Password: First letter of your first

and last name and your birth date. Ex: sb062295

AttendanceAttendanceAttendance plays an important part in being

successful in high school:

If you miss school due to illness, you must bring in a doctor’s note or a note from your parent / guardian in order for it to be an excused absence (parents may only write 10 excused notes)

If you need to check out early for a doctor/dentist appointment, you must check out at the attendance office and provide a doctor’s note when you return.

Absences without a note, will be unexcused absences. Make-up work is not accepted for unexcused absences.

No Pass, No Drive LawNo Pass, No Drive Law Kentucky has a state law that requires passing grades and good attendance for

driving privileges. No more than 9 unexcused absences in a

semester.In your last semester, must have passed 6

out of 8 classes.Once you have the permit/license if you fall

below these requirements, your license/permit is revoked.

For the required permit verification form, see Mrs. Gilley two days before attempting the permit test.

Problems with your Problems with your classesclasses

If you fall behind in class, you need to talk to the teacher of that class during

an appropriate time- before or afterschool.

If you need more assistance, be sure to use the afterschool tutoring or ESS that is provided. Bring in material, homework, or assignments that you need help with and work with a tutor one on one.

What happens after High What happens after High School?School?Everyone will need some type of

training.◦Technical school: plumber, electrician,

heating and air conditioning repairs.◦Cosmetology school: hair, nails, and

make-up◦Military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines◦2 year college: nursing assistant,

computer programmer, dental hygienist◦4 year college: teacher, architect,

engineer, physician

Reasons to do well in High Reasons to do well in High SchoolSchool

Graduate

Driver’s License

KEES Money

Scholarships (look at TCHS website)

Opportunity to do Upper Classmen

Programs

Achieve future goals

New Opportunities for Next New Opportunities for Next Year:Year:

Vocational School ProgramsSouthside- Carpentry, Culinary, Electricity,

Electronics, Masonry, Welding, Medical Sciences (Pre-req for Senior Year Nurse’s Aide)

Eastside- TV Broadcasting, Homeland Security, Internet Networking & Security, Computer Programming, Auto Mechanics, Diesel, and Collision

Locust Trace- Plant and Land Science, Biotech & Environmental Science, Equine and Vet Science, Small & Large Animal Science

Alternative Options for Next Alternative Options for Next Year:Year:There are two Non-Traditional Settings:

The Learning Center Opportunity Middle College

Both options require an APPLICATION

that is available in the Spring. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please sign up to see your counselor.

Why come see your Why come see your counselor?counselor?Academic Progress- gradesPersonal problems – peers,

family, teachersConcern for another studentDiscuss future goals and career

optionsScheduling classesConfidentiality is practiced