Transcript Parent Meeting Class of 2015

PARENT MEETING
CLASS OF 2016
January 19, 2016
Nat Akiona
Richard Jackson
Marian Dill
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How to Graduate with an Honors Diploma:
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Students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness
benchmarks on the ACT (or equivalent score on the SAT) will
graduate with honors.
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ACT College Readiness Benchmark Scores:
English – 18 Mathematics – 22 Reading – 22 Science – 23
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College Readiness Benchmark Scores for the ACT represent median test
scores that are predictive of student success in relevant college courses.
“Success” is defined as a 50 percent or higher probability of earning a B
or higher in the corresponding college course or courses.
A 3.0 or above qualifies for a Walker Valley Honors Diploma
DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION
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Graduating with Distinction
Tennessee graduates who maintain a B average and complete an additional
approved credential will graduate with distinction. Approved credentials
include:
Nationally recognized industry certification (16 are offered at Walker Valley)
Tennessee Governor's School
All-State musical organization*
National Merit finalist or semi-finalist
A composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT
A core of 3 or higher on two AP exams
12 or more hours of transcripted post-secondary credit
CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS
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Steps for applying: www.walkervalleyhigh.com
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Students should apply to Circle of Champions EACH Year.
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Applications should be completed online (March 20 is the
absolute deadline)
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www.walkervalley high.com or
thespill.org
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Students MUST turn in their Service Hour Forms to
Guidance by March 18. NO EXCEPTIONS.
CREDIT RECOVERY
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Students need to complete Credit Recovery as soon as available
please make sure your student has ALL Credit Recovery classes
completed.
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We have 55 seniors who need to complete Credit Recovery
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Credit Recovery is available only in the core areas.
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Start date January 26th.
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Credit Recovery meets Tuesday – Friday 7:40 – 8:10
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Monday - Tuesday - Thursday After School 3:30 – 4:30
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Monday/Tuesday/Thursday at 1:30 by signing up with Ms. Howard
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We will also offer a few Saturdays this spring from 8:00 – 11:30
WHAT TO DO
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Your child should check with his/her counselor, Mr. Jackson, to check his/her
credit situation.
 [email protected]
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They should check to see if there is an opportunity for Credit Recovery.
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If this is not an option they should be checking for opportunities to make up
the class.
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Remember there are 28 credits required to graduate
NOW IS THE TIME
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Look at post-secondary choices based on the program of study in
which your student wants to major / study.
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Look at information the college / technical school requires and when
it is due so it will not slip up on you.
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Be academically prepared.
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Look at the future, check out the career your child is interested in and
find out what it takes for that to be a career choice.
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Research Post-secondary opportunities and scholarships.
IMPORTANT DATES
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January 21
 February 15 TN Promise
 AP Calculus AP Literature AP Language AP Statistics AP US History AP World History SR. Exams
 Senior Night
 Baccalaureate
 Graduation
FAFSA Night
Last Date for applying for FAFSA
May 5
May 4
May 11
May 12
May 6
May 12
May 9 - 10
May 10
May 11
May 12
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER
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Be involved with their choice of college / technical school, their choice of
career and their choice of friends.
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Keep up with their grades on the Parent Portal
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Do not let students think of taking their senior year second semester off,
challenge them to work hard.
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Keep in touch with their teachers.
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Watch our website, there is important information on there for you.