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Future Ready High School Informational Meeting

Future Ready High School Informational Meeting. 2014-2015 CLASS OF 2018. TO. NOW. 8 th Grade is not over Teachers will reconsider recommendations at the conclusion of 2 nd semester ***** Quality Work/On time *********** Checking Homebase Remember the Year is Not Over.

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Future Ready High School Informational Meeting

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  1. Future ReadyHigh School Informational Meeting 2014-2015 CLASS OF 2018 TO Kerri Bridges 2014

  2. NOW • 8th Grade is not over • Teachers will reconsider recommendations at the conclusion of 2nd semester • *****Quality Work/On time*********** • Checking Homebase • Remember the Year is Not Over Kerri Bridges 2014

  3. PowerSchool Registration 1-Students Register from Home • Students will use their PowerSchool, to register from home. • Contact Mr. Thomas for any help. • Open to Students March 10. • Students will finalize from home and print out 2 copies: one to keep, one to turn in to Mr. Thomas. Kerri Bridges 2014

  4. Homebase log in!!!!!!! • Students may register ONLY with their own log in • NO parent log in will work • Student log ins were given to the students Early in School Year. • Have your student log in for you and show you grades and attendance other fun things. Kerri Bridges 2014

  5. High School Registration • Your registration packet will contain the following: • Parent letter • WCPSS 4 sample year plan based on your plans for after high school+ blank plan to return to Your Science Teacher • HS Planning Guide documents: web link for the Program Planning Guide Kerri Bridges 2014

  6. Course Recommendations • Each high school informs us of the requirements for honors placement • Typically students who have a high B/A average on assessments are recommended for Honors • Review course recommendations **if you disagree with a teacher recommendation, speak directly with that teacher. Kerri Bridges 2014

  7. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE • Refer to the High School Planning guide link for course descriptions: Be sure to only research courses listed on your child’s school course sheet******** Web link can be found on www.wcpss.net Kerri Bridges 2014

  8. Future Ready • It is the Course of Study developed to provide a strong academic foundation so that students are prepared and have many optionswhen they graduate from high school whether they go to college or to work. The main idea is that students graduate. . . . Future Ready Kerri Bridges 2014

  9. What do classes look like in High School? Block Schedule • Students take 4 courses/credits each semester. • 1 course passed=1 credit • Each course is 90 minutes • An entire year’s worth of curriculum is compressed into one semester. • Grades start accumulating from day one! No time to “catch up” later in the year!! Kerri Bridges 2014

  10. TestingRequirements Three EOC tests must be passed- counts as 25% of grade • Common Core Math 1 • Biology • English II In courses without an End- of Course test, the final exam shall count as 20% of the student’s final grade. Kerri Bridges 2014

  11. NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS RECOGNITION • Students who complete the requirements for this academically challenging high school program are named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition, such as a seal attached to their diplomas. • Students must: • Complete all the requirements of this North Carolina Academic Scholars Program. Have an overall four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.500 Kerri Bridges 2014

  12. English • Graduation Requirements: • Students are required to earn credits in four mandated high school English courses Eng. I, II, III, IV • Students will take an English II EOC • Students will take a final exam for Eng. I, III, and IV Kerri Bridges 2014

  13. Social Studies-4 Credits 1. World History 2. Civics and Economics • American History 1: The Founding Principles 2: American History II Students will take a NC Final Exam at the end of these courses Kerri Bridges 2014

  14. Science • Biology (EOC Course) • Physical-physical science, chemistry, or physics • Earth/Environmental NC Final Exam for all other courses Three credits are required for graduation (one in each of the above areas) Kerri Bridges 2014

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  16. MATH MATH Math 4 creditsin the following are required for Future Ready graduation : • Common Core Math I or • Common Core Math I A/B • Common Core Math II Common Core Math III • 4th Math Course- aligned with post high school plans Kerri Bridges 2014

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  18. World Languages • No longer required for graduation for rising 9th graders but . . . • Minimum of 2 credits of the same language ARE required for admission to UNC System of Colleges • Competitive universities may require more than 2 credits of a foreign language • Most local high schools require A averages in 8th grade courses in order to take a foreign language in the 9th grade. Kerri Bridges 2014

  19. Art/Band/Theater • Take an arts elective class! • Audition for Band if not in middle school band Kerri Bridges 2014

  20. Healthful Living • Students must pass Healthful Living I • Recommended to be taken in the 9th grade.*** • Students may opt to take other PE courses as upperclassmen Kerri Bridges 2014

  21. Career and Technical Education • To graduate with a CTE concentration a student must take four credits within a cluster • Agricultural and Construction • Finance • Human Services • Information Technology • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics • Business Management and Administration • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Kerri Bridges 2014

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  23. www.cfnc.org. – for high school and career planning Important Links Kerri Bridges 2014

  24. A Word to the Wise • Remember to balance your academic and social life. • Get involved( check out clubs/ teams/organizations) Great way to make friends, helps you learn who you are, and use for college applications. • Get to know your high school counselor. • Make good friends. • Know and obey laws and school rules. Kerri Bridges 2014

  25. Points to Ponder • Do your best now so you will be prepared for high school • Set high standards for yourself • Be cautious about internet postings- colleges may do internet searches to gain information about you Courses taken, class rank, and GPA**will be viewed by colleges and employers • Challenge yourself to take courses that are more rigorous Kerri Bridges 2014

  26. Thank you for coming tonight! • Please talk with your student, decide together course selections** • Please e-mail with questions and include your phone number Email: fthomas@wcpss.net Kerri Bridges 2014

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