Transcript Slide 1

Welcome to
Freshmen / Sophomore
Information Night!
• Graduation Requirements
• Promotion
• GPA
• CFNC
• College Planning
• Testing
• Get Involved
Patricia Moore, Dean of Students
9th grade S-Z
Lindsey Biller, 9th grade A-R
Xana Harrington, 10-12th grade A-G
Tricia Myers, 10-12th grade H-O
Christin Kubasko, 10-12th P-Z
Stephen Moore, Student Assistance Program Counselor
Diana Calcagno, Secretary
Kara Morgan, Testing Coordinator
Pat Lyle, Registrar
9th graders entering 2009-2011
(current 10th)
9th graders entering in 2012 and
later (current 9th)
4 credits
English I, II, III, IV
4 credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (OR Integrated
Math I, II, III) and 4th math course to be aligned
with student’s post-secondary plans
4 credits
English I, II, III, IV
4 credits
Common Core Math I, II, III
and 4th math course to be aligned with student’s
post-secondary plans
SCIENCE
3 credits
A Physical Science, Biology, Earth/Environmental
3 credits
A Physical Science, Biology,
Earth/Environmental
SOCIAL STUDIES
3 credits
World History, Civics &
Economics, US History
ENGLISH
MATH
HEALTH / PE
SECOND
LANGUAGE
SPECIFIC
ELECTIVES
1 credit
Healthful Living
4 credits
World History (or AP), American History I and II
(or AP US History + 1 social studies elective), and
Civics & Economics
1 credit
Healthful Living
*Not Required
*Not Required
*2 credits required for admission to majority *2 credits required for admission to majority of
of colleges
colleges
2 Elective Credits from any combination: CTE,
2 Elective Credits from any combination: CTE,
Arts, World Language
Arts, World Language
4 Elective Credits strongly recommended from 4 Elective Credits strongly recommended from one
one area: CTE, Arts, Other Subject Area
area: CTE, Arts, Other Subject Area
ELECTIVES
5
4
TOTAL CREDITS
26
26
How many classes do I need
to get promoted to the next
grade?
9 English I, two credits in the areas of math, social studies, or science, and
three additional
credits 6
(Students who fail English are automatically retained in 9th grade)
10 English II, one credit in math, one in social studies, one in science, and
two additional
credits 12
11 English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully
accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements
credits 18*
GPA & Quality Points
Grade
Standard
Honors
AP Courses
A
4
5
6
B
3
4
5
C
2
3
4
D
1
2
3
F
0
0
0
Public North Carolina Colleges and Universities
(Data compiled from www.collegeportraits.org – 2010-2011)
COLLEGE
AVE SAT
(Math +
Reading)
AVE ACT
(Composite)
Appalachian State
ECU
Elizabeth City State *
Fayletteville State
NC A&T *
NC Central University *
NC State
UNC - Asheville
UNC - Chapel Hill *
UNC - Charlotte **
UNC - Greensboro **
UNC- Pembroke
UNC School of the Arts
UNC- Wilmington
Western Carolina *
Winston-Salem State **
1050 - 1230
980 - 1130
740 - 940
780 - 930
800 - 980
770 - 930
1090 - 1280
1070 - 1260
1200 -1410
960 - 1180
930 - 1140
840 -1000
980 - 1230
1090 - 1240
950 - 1130
820 - 950
22 - 26
20 - 24
15 - 18
15 - 19
16 - 21
15 - 19
23 - 28
24 - 28
27 - 31
20 - 24
n/a
17 - 20
22 - 26
22 - 27
17 - 24
n/a
AVE GPA
TOTAL
UNDERGRADS
% IN TOP
25% OF
CLASS
% IN TOP
50% OF
CLASS
3.94
3.62
2.74
2.92
3.04
2.95
4.28
3.99
4.47
3.54
3.57
3.24
n/a
3.97
3.51
3.01
15,460
21,589
3,240
5,162
9,151
6,520
25,176
3,814
18,579
19,419
11,550
5,494
773
11,902
7,503
5,960
55%
44%
14%
20%
6%
n/a
83%
55%
95%
41%
45%
34%
n/a
65%
35%
24%
90%
83%
50%
58%
37%
n/a
99%
95%
99%
85%
87%
73%
n/a
94%
75%
65%
College Foundation of
North Carolina
www.cfnc.org
Helping you…
PLAN for High School, College, and a
Career
APPLY online to College and Financial
Aid
PAY for College with Scholarships,
Grants, Loans, and Savings
College Planning Timeline
10th grade “Keep your Focus”
Continue with clubs, sports, and
volunteer/community activities
Review your goals with your
counselor
Take the PSAT
Use the free SAT and ACT test
prep on cfnc.org or
collegeboard.com
Register for “AP” and Honors
classes
9th Grade “Set your Sights on College”
Concentrate on making good grades
Create a CFNC account
Explore Careers and Colleges
Get involved with clubs, sports, and
volunteer/community activities
11th grade “The Critical Year for
Success”
Review your academic plan with
your counselor
Take the PSAT (Fall)
Take the SAT and ACT (Spring)
Continue with test prep
Continue with extracurricular
activities
Research college entrance
requirements
Visit Colleges
Find a summer job or internship
College Entrance
Tests
PSAT/PLAN RESULTS DISTRIBUTED – WHAT’S NEXT???
SAT vs. ACT
http://www.studypoint.com/ed/act-vs-sat/
Get Involved!
Clubs and Organizations
Amnesty International
Color Guard
DECA
Debate Club
Drama Club
Ecology Club
Envirothon Team
Family History Genealogy Club
FBLA FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCCLA – Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
FFA – Future Farmers of America
FTA – Future Teachers of America
French Honor Society
FVHS Bowling League
FVHS Chorus
FVHS Ultimate Frisbee Club
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA )
Varsity Athletics
History Club
IMAGE
Interact Club
International Thespian Society
Key Club
Medical Club
National Achievers Society
National Art Honor Society
National German Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Spanish Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Prom
Peer Tutoring Club
Science Club
Skill USA
Student Council
Tri-M Honor Society
Writer’s Club
Baseball
Basketball
Cross County
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Softball
Academic Support
at FVHS
Working Lunch – students can use part or all of lunch period to
complete assignments, tests, quizzes, or for extra study time.
Each department designates a “working lunch” teacher. Check
with your teacher to find out where working lunch is held!
After-School Tutoring – check with your teacher!
Peer Tutoring – sign up in Student Services
Study Island - http://www.studyisland.com/web/index/
Success Series – http://www.wcpss.net/students/homework-help/
http://fvhsstudentservices.weebly.com/
This website can be accessed through the home page
of the FVHS website by clicking on the Student
Services “paw”
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