WELCOME TO WHHS

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Meet Your New Principal

MR. JEFF CORDELL

Assistant Principal

Mr. Jeff Bennett - Student Affairs

Assistant PrincipalFreshman Annex

Mrs. Debbie Richardson - Curriculum & Instruction

COUNSELOR

MRS. PATRICIA NICHOLSON11th & 12th Grade

COUNSELOR

MRS. VERNA CLIFFORD9th and 10th Grade

Be at school every day!

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU?

Ask for any make-up work or help.Arrive at school and to class on time!Follow the rules.Be prepared for each class every day.Be honest.Treat others as you want to be treated!

WHAT’S NEW?Choice of Classes

School Day Timetable

Number of Classes Per Day

Length of Class Per Day

Grading

Freshman Annex

WHHS - New Choices

Each student will have 8 subjects per year.

You will have many choices about what you

take!

As A FreshmanWhat Subjects Will I Take?

ENGLISH

ALG I-A/ALG I-B or ALG I-B Hon

SCIENCE

WELLNESS

FRESHMAN COMPOSITION

ELECTIVEELECTIVE

ELECTIVESFRENCH I HONORS

FRENCH II HONORS

Spanish will be an option beginningthe Sophomore year.

ELECTIVES

THEATRE ARTS I

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (BAND)

VISUAL ART I

CHORUS

WOMEN’S CHORALE

COLORGUARD

MUSIC THEORY & HARMONY

SELECT CHORUS

ELECTIVES AGRISCIENCE

PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE INTRO TO AUTO TECHNOLOGY

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS COMPUTER KEYBOARDING

WORLD GEOGRAPHY (Standard or Honors)

CAREER MANAGEMENT SUCCESS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Our Plan . . . . . . .

Provide you a good education & a good experience!

YOUR GOAL

GRADUATION

CLASS OF 2014

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TO GRADUATE YOU MUST. . . .

Complete the Ready Core Curriculum which includes

your choice of a 3 credit Elective Focus

AND…..

EARN A TOTAL OF

26 CREDITS

AND

COMPLETE THE STATE TESTING

REQUIREMENTS.

End of Course tests are required as a part of the following subjects: ENGLISH I, II, III

ALGEBRA I, II GEOMETRY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY U.S. HISTORY

CORE CURRICULUM

REGARDLESS OF ELECTIVES AND FOCUS

CHOICE EVERYONEMUST

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CORE:

CORE CURRICULUM

ENGLISH 4 CREDITS

SCIENCE 3 CREDITSSOCIAL STUDIES 3 CREDITSWELLNESS 1 CREDIT

AND…

MATH 4 CREDITS

CORE CURRICULUM(CONT’D)

FINE ART 1 CREDITFOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 CREDITSPERSONAL FINANCE .5 CREDITPHYSICAL EDUCATION .5 CREDITELECTIVE FOCUS 3 CREDITSADDITIONAL ELECTIVES 4 CREDITS

TOTAL 26 CREDITS

To Simplify:

19 CREDITS of BASIC CORE

26 CREDITS TOTAL

3 CREDITS in a Selected FOCUS AREA

4 CREDITS of ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES

The ELECTIVE FOCUS MAY BE IN...• a specific Career and Technical Education area• Science and Math• Humanities• Fine Arts• Physical Education

White House High School Career & Technical Pathways

Beginning Fall 2009 in Tennessee, all high school freshmen will be required to choose a Program of Study to follow until graduation. Sumner County and the Tennessee’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division has adopted the National Career Clusters Model of 16 career clusters and is developing programs of study within these clusters. Each High School has developed at least one program of study within this model. Programs of study will present a clear focus on relevant content needed by students for a sequential rigorous course of study leading to a career or postsecondary study in an area of concentration.

Some courses may be offered on a rotating basis. Students completing the CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same program area.

Agriculture Pathways Plant Systems-Horticulture Principles of Agricultural Sciences or Agriscience Aquaculture Greenhouse Management Plant Biotechnology Power, Structures, Tech Systems Principles of Agricultural Sciences or Agriscience Agricultural Maintenance & Mechanics Agricultural Power and Equipment Agricultural Engineering Animal Systems-Pre Veterinary Principles of Agricultural Sciences or Agriscience Small Animal Care Horse Science Veterinary Science Animal System Production Animals Principles of Agricultural Sciences or Agriscience Advance Principles of Agriculture Principles of Veterinary Science Agribusiness, Food Products and Process Systems Principles of Agricultural Sciences or Agriscience Leadership Agriculture Business/ Economics Transportation, Distribution, Logistics Automotive Technology Transportation Core Brakes Steering/ Suspension Electrical/ Engine

Business, Mgmt. & Administration Business Financial Management Business Principles Computer Applications Accounting I Business Management Finance Banking & Finance Computer Applications Accounting I Financial Planning Financial Planning Computer Applications Financial Planning Business Economics/ Am. Bus. Legal

Health Science BioTechn. Research and Development Health Science Education Diagnostic Medicine Forensic Science Diagnostic Services Health Science Education Rehabilitative Therapy Diagnostic Medicine Therapeutic Services Health Science Education Medical Therapeutics Emergency Medical Services Human Services Personal Care Services Principles of Cosmetology Design Principles of Cosmetology Chemistry of Cosmetology

Information Technology Interactive Multimedia Computer Applications Interactive Multimedia Presentation Desktop Publishing Marketing, Sales and Services Marketing Management Marketing I Marketing II Marketing Sports and Entertainment Marketing Co-op Marketing Communication Marketing I Marketing II Advertising and Public Relations

How Many Classes Per Day?

Each student will be in four classes each day!

How Long Will Class Last?

Each class will last for 90 minutes.

Teachers will not lecture for 90 minutes

What will we do for 90 Minutes?

Many different activities will take place during each class Longer classes will allow you to complete an entire lesson and practice

Longer classes allow you to participate in class through the use of hands on activity

When will I finish the class?

Four Classes last from August to December

Four Classes last from January to May

Each class will last 18 weeks

Each term will last 18 weeks

Progress reports go home every 4 1/2 weeks

Report cards will go home every 9 weeks.

There will be a final exam in each class at the end of the term.

Grade Reporting . . . .

Grading Scale for All Courses

A 93 – 100

B 85 – 92C 75 – 84D 70 – 74F 0 - 69

With highest recognition With high recognition With notable recognition With recognition

Academic Recognition/GPA for students entering SY 2009-10

4 Tiers of Recognition

Minimum Recognition Honors/AP Tier

Cum. GPA Courses

Academic Recognition cont’d

• Highest recognition 3.90 18• High recognition 3.70 16• Notable recognition 3.50 14• Recognition 3.50 fewer than 14

All courses attempted by students for all 8 terms of the high school career

The GPA based on a 4.0 scale

An internal weighting system as follows:3 points added to the final numerical grade for

an honors course5 points added to the final numerical grade for

an Advanced Placement course

Class rank by number limited to valedictorian and salutatorian

Academic Recognition includes…..

Additional Recognition Opportunities

State Graduation with Honors and Distinction

AND

The Tennessee Scholars ProgramPlease see the registration

booklet for detailed information on these

opportunities.

Daily Timetable

School Begins8:15 a.m.

Classes End3:15 p.m.

What Are the “Extras?”

Academic Clubs Chorus Civic Clubs Drama Instrumental

Music (Band) Pep Rallies Special Interest

Clubs Subject Area

Clubs Talent Show Vocational

Clubs

ATHLETICS!! Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

WHITE HOUSE HIGH SCHOOLWeb Site

http://whh.sumnerschools.orgor

www.whitehousehigh.com

Check our school web site for answers to many of the questions you may have and also to view your child’s teachers’ webpage.

This Presentation and the

Registration Book you will receive tonight will be posted on our

school web site.

WE LOOK FORWARDTO SEEING YOU IN THE FALL AT WHHS AS YOU BEGIN YOUR

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNEY!

WHITE HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL

Home of the Blue Devils!

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