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CLASS OF 2018

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NOW8th Grade is not over Teachers will reconsider recommendations at the conclusion of 2nd semester

*****Quality Work/On time***********

Checking HomebaseRemember the Year is Not Over

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PowerSchool Registration1-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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Future ReadyIt is the Course of Study developed to provide a

strong academic foundation so that students are prepared and have many options when they graduate from high school whether they go to college or to work. The main idea is that students graduate. . . .

Future Ready

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What do classes look like in High School? Block ScheduleStudents take 4 courses/credits each

semester.1 course passed=1 creditEach course is 90 minutesAn 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!!

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Testing Requirements

Three EOC tests must be passed- counts as 25% of grade

1. Common Core Math 12. Biology3. English IIIn courses without an End- of Course test, the final exam shall

count as 20% of the student’s final grade.

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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

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EnglishGraduation 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 EOCStudents will take a final exam for Eng. I, III, and IV

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Social Studies-4 Credits1. World History

2. Civics and Economics

3. American History 1: The Founding Principles2: American History II Students will take a NC Final Exam at the end of

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ScienceBiology (EOC Course)Physical- physical science, chemistry, or

physicsEarth/EnvironmentalNC Final Exam for all other courses

Three credits are required for graduation (one in each of the above areas)

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Math4 credits in 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

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Art/Band/TheaterTake an arts elective class!Audition for Band if not in middle school band

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Healthful LivingStudents must pass Healthful Living I Recommended to be taken in the 9th grade.***Students may opt to take other PE courses as

upperclassmen

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Career and Technical EducationTo 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

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www.cfnc.org. – for high school and career planning

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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.

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Points to PonderDo your best now so you will be prepared for

high schoolSet high standards for yourselfBe 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

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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

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