Transcript CLASS OF 2014 - Counselor's Corner

CLASS OF 2018
Things I Need to Know to
Graduate in 2018
 I need 24 credits to graduate!
 I need to complete a focused Program of Study!
 I need to Pass My End of Course (EOC) Exams!
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 English -4 Credits:
•English I or Honors-1 Credit
•English II or Honors-1 Credit
•English III or Honors-1 Credit
•English IV or Honors-1 Credit
~AP English Literature or Composition
~Dual Enrollment English
Block Scheduling
4 X 4 schedule
4 classes in the Fall (August-
December)
4 classes in the Spring (January- May)
Total of 32 classes over 4 years
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Math -4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year)
•Algebra IB or Honors-1 Credit
•Geometry or Honors -1 Credit
•Algebra II or Honors-1 Credit
•Upper level Math:-1 Credit
–Bridge Math
Students who have not earned a 19 on the
mathematics component of the ACT by the beginning
of the senior year will complete the
Bridge Math course.
–STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or Statistics)
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Science -3 Credits:
~A lab science (Physical Science) -1 Credit
~Biology I or Honors -1 Credit
~Chemistry or Honors -1 Credit
Upper level Science classes that we offer are Biology II
Honors, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics.
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Social Studies –3.0 Credits:
~W. History or W. Geography–1 Credit
~U.S. History –1 Credit
~Dual Enrollment U.S. History
~Economics–.5 Credit
~Government–.5 Credit
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
P. E. and Wellness –1.5 Credits
 Wellness–1 Credit
 Physical Education–.5 Credit
 The physical education requirement may be met by
substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in
other areas including but not limited to marching
band, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and
school sponsored intramural athletics.
 Personal Finance –.5 Credit
HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Fine Art, Foreign Lang., and Elective Focus –6 Credits:
•Fine Art–1 Credit
•Foreign Language–2 Credits (Same)
•Elective Focus–3 Credits
–Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete
three units in the same CTE program area or state
approved program of study.
–science and math, humanities, fine arts
•The Fine Art and Foreign Language requirements may be waived
for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University
and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand
the elective focus.
Types of Diplomas
 Regular Diploma
Students who complete the required 24 credits to graduate.
 Honors Diploma
Students who meet all benchmarks on the ACT.
 Distinction Diploma
Students who have completed 12 hours in Dual Enrollment, scored a
composite of 31 or higher on the ACT, OR participates in one of the All State
musical organizations.
Types of Recognition Programs
 Hornet Scholar
Point System that calculates your ACT score and your GPA.
You must have a minimum of 1700 pts (out of 2000 pts and
no rounding) to be a Hornet Scholar. The ACT score is super
scored and must have a minimum of a composite score of
26. This is the highest recognition that you can receive at
South Gibson County High School.
Formula: GPA x 250 + ACT x 27.7777
Ex: 3.9 x 250 + 28 x 27.7777= 1752.7756 pts.
Ex: 3.9 x 250 + 25 x 27.7777=1669.4425 PTS
Recognition Programs Cont’d..
Tennessee Scholar
This is a program that recognizes students who
do 80 hours of volunteer work, maintain a
good attendance record and a certain grade
point average.
Credits and GPA
 How do I earn a credit?
 What is the grading scale in high school?
 What is a gpa?
 Why is my gpa important?
Upcoming Events
 8th Grade Expo, Friday January 17th at
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 Freshmen and New Student
Orientation will be held in August
right before school starts. Students
will get to their schedules, as well as
meet all of their teachers.
Registration Process
 General Information Session.
 Sign up for a 1:1 registration session that will be at
MMS the weeks of January 21st to February 7th, 2014.
 Come to the registration session knowing which
Program of Study you would like to participate in.
 Talk with your child about his/her future academic
plans and possible career choices.
 Placement decisions will be provided for certain
courses.
Course Request
 Freshmen Course Request
 South Gibson County High School
 2014-2015
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 Name of Student _______________________________
 Each student will register for eight courses
 English I (Honors or Regular) Circle One
 Math (Honors Algebra I, Algebra I or Year Long Algebra) Circle One
 Physical Science or Honors Physical Science
 Lifetime Wellness
 Freshman Studies/Computer Apps A
 ____________________
 ____________________
 ____________________
 If you are taking Marching Band, write this in one blank.
 If you are taking Concert Band, write this in one blank.
4 Year Plan
English (4 credits
English I/Honors
required - 1 each year)
Math (4 credits
required - 1 each year)
Algebra IA/IB
Algebra I
Algebra I Honors
Science (3 credits required
including Biology I and
Physical Science
either Chemistry or
Physical Science H
Physics)
Social Studies - (3 credits
required, including US
History in 11th and
Econ/US Gov't in 12th
World Geo
World History
taken in 9th or 10th
grade
Fine Arts (1 credit
required - may be
taken in any grade 912)
General Music
Band/Color Guard
Theatre
Visual Art
Vocal Music
LIFETIME WELLNESS
AND PE (1 Credit in
Wellness and 1/2 in PE)
Lifetime
Wellness
Foreign Language (2
credits of the same
language)
English III/Honors
This plan has been
reviewed by
_____________________
_ Parent/Student
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Algebra II Alg II
Geometry Geom Honors
Alg II Honors
Honors
PreCalculus
Biology Biology
Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
World Geo World History
taken in 9th or 10th grade
US History
AP US History
DE History
Bridge Math AP Calculus _Teacher/Counselor
_____________________
Statistics PreCalculus
_Date - 8th Grade
Anatomy and Physiology
Physics Biology II Honors
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_Parent/Student
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Economics/Pers Fin _Teacher/Counselor
US Gov't/Comp Apps - _____________________
_Date - 9th Grade
B
_____________________
_Parent/Student
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_ Teacher/Counselor
_____________________
_Date - 10th Grade
PE .5 credit
Spanish I Spanish II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II
_____________________
Parent/Student
_____________________
Teacher/Counselor
Program of Study
Electives
English II/Honors
English IV/
Honors/AP/DEx2
Fresh St./Comp
Apps - A
Athletics
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Date
Program of Study List
SGCHS PROGRAMS OF STUDY
CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY
_____ AGRICULTURE: VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCE
_____BUSINESS: SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT
MANAGEMENT
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOTECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH
Ag Science
Marketing & Management Principles
Health Science Education
Small Animal Science
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Diagnostic Medicine
Large Animal Science
Advertising & Public Relations
Anatomy & Physiology
Veterinary Science
_____AGRICULTURE: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING &
APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
Forensic Science
_____BUSINESS: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCE
Computer Applications
Health Science Education
Ag Science
Accounting I
Diagnostic Medicine
Principles of Agricultural Mechanics
Business Economics
Anatomy & Physiology
Ag Power & Equipment
Business Management
Clinical Internship
Ag & Biosystems Engineering
_____AGRICULTURE:
AGRIBUSINESS
_____BUSINESS: HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: THERAPEUTIC CLINICAL
SERVICES
Ag Science
Computer Applications
Health Science Education
Principles of Agribusiness
Health Science Education
Medical Therapeutics
Agricultural Business & Finance
Administrative Management
Rehabilition Careers
Anatomy & Physiology OR Clinical Internship
_____ AGRICULTURE: HORTICULTURE
SCIENCE
_____BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: PUBLIC HEALTH
Ag Science
Computer Applications
Health Science Education
Principles of Plant Science & Hydroculture
Accounting I
Emergency Preparedness
Greenhouse Management
Accounting II
Behavioral & Community Health
Global Health & Epidemiology
_____AGRICULTURE: ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL
_____BUSINESS: BANKING & FINANCE
_____HEALTH SCIENCES: EMERGENCY SERVICES
Steps to Register for 1:1 Appointment
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Step 1: Go to www.google.com
Step 2: Click Sign-In (top right hand corner)
Step 3: Enter- E-mail: [email protected]
Password: gohornets
Step 4: Click the grid icon at the top right hand corner. Then select calendar icon, lower right hand
corner.
Step 5: Use arrows at the top left to scroll to your desired date
Step 6: Double-click the time/date of your appointment
Step 7: Replace the word AVAILABLE with your student’s name. Enter your name in the Description
box located in the middle of the page.
Step 8: Click the red SAVE button. Click ONLY THIS EVENT.
Step 9: To log out, click the drop down arrow at the person icon on the top right hand corner of the
page and click sign-out.
-Only select a time slot that says AVAILABLE.
-Meetings will be held beginning January 21st-February 7th at Medina Middle School.
-Time slots are divided every 20 minutes.
-When you click on your desired date/time, if you see someone else’s information, then that time slot
is taken. Please choose another appointment time.
Contact Information
Amber Tritt
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9 & 10 Grade Counselor
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 783-0999 ext. 3007