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PARKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Program Agenda
High School 101
 Graduation Requirements & Courses
 Instructional Levels
 Sample 4-Year Plan & Schedules
 Athletics & Extra Curricular Activities
 Success in High School
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High School 101
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4 block day
 Classes are 90 minutes
 Lunch is during 3rd block for approx. 30 minutes
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Progress Report every 6 weeks
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Final grades posted at the conclusion of each
semester
 One Semester Course = 1 credit
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Grading Scale:
Grade
Numerical Value
CP
Honors
AP
A
B
C
D
F
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
4
3
2
1
0
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5
0
5
4
3
2
1
0
Graduation Requirements
28 credits required
 English – 4 credits
 Math – 4 credits
 Science – 3 credits
 History– 4 credits
 World Language/– 2credits*
 *Note: Not required for graduation, HOWEVER
required for admission to a 4 year college
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Health/PE– 1 credit
Electives – 10 credits with a Language 12
without a Language
Instructional Levels
Coursework
• College Prep
• Honors
• Advanced Placement
(AP)
Balance
World Languages
French
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese
German
Latin (Online)
Honors courses exist in level III and higher
Fine Arts
Band
Chorus
Theatre
Visual Arts
Air Force JROTC
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Objectives of JROTC are to educate and train high
school cadets in citizenship, promote community
service, instill responsibility, character, and selfdiscipline, and provide instruction in air and space
fundamentals
Curriculum and opportunities include:
 Academic studies in Aerospace Science and Leadership
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Education
Leadership opportunities in the cadet corps organization
Team building opportunities
Intramural competition
Field trips and training opportunities
AFJROTC PARTICIPATION INCURS NO MILITARY
SERVICE OBLIGATION, EVER!
CTE
Agriculture
Drafting
Academy
Health Science
Certified Nurse
Aide (CNA)
Academy
Marketing
HVAC/Heating
Ventilation & Air
Conditioning
Business &
Information
Technology
Film Production
Academy
Trade &
Industrial
Clean Energy
Technology
Academy
Family &
Consumer
Science
Work-Based
Learning
Sample 4-Year Plan
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English (4)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math (4)
Math I
Math II
Math III
Math IV
Science (3)
Earth Science
Biology
Physical Science or
Chemistry or Physics
History (4)
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I
and
American History II
or AP US History
(2 Semesters)
Health/PE (1)
Health & PE
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3 Honors
3 Electives
2 Electives
5 Electives
World Language (2)
*Not required for
graduation
Electives (10 or 12)
28 Credits
3 Electives
8 Credits
8 Credits
8 Credits
8 Credits
Typical 9th Grade Classes
Required
English
Math
Earth & Environmental
Science
 World History
 Health & PE
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3 Credits
 Start or continue a Foreign
Language
 CTE Courses
 ROTC
 Fine Arts
CHOICES
Required 9th Grade Academic Classes
Math options for
students entering 9th
grade without Math
credit
• Math I
• Foundations of Math
1* (Math 1 Support) *Year
long Math Course, will
take Math 1 in the Spring
Math options for
students entering 9th
grade with Math credit
• Math II
• Math II Honors
Sample Schedule
Fall 2015 (August – January)
Fall 2016 (January – June)
1st- English 1
1st- Math 1
2nd- Earth and Environmental Science
2nd- Spanish 1
3rd- Horticulture 1
3rd- Theatre Arts 1
4th- Health and PE
4th- World History
Athletics
Eligibility: To participate, students must be promoted to the next
grade, pass 3 out of 4 classes during the previous semester and
must have attended not less than 85% of the previous semester.
Fall Sports
 Cheerleading
 Cross Country
 Football
 Women’s Golf
 Men’s Soccer
 Women’s Tennis
 Volleyball
Winter Sports
 Cheerleading
 Men's Basketball
 Women's Basketball
 Swimming
 Track
 Wrestling
Spring Sports
 Baseball
 Men's Golf
 Women's Soccer
 Softball
 Men's Tennis
 Men's Track
 Women's Track
Extra Curricular Activities
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Anime Club
Anti-Bullying Coalition
Beta Club
Drama Club
Environmental club
FCA
FFA
Gaming Club
History Club
Interact Club
International Club
International Thespian
Society Chapter
Jewish Culture Club
Key Club
 National Art Honor
Society
 National Honor
Society
 Parkwood Boxing
Club
 Parkwood Echo
 Skills USA
 Student Council
 The PacemakerYearbook
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Keys to being successful in HS
Choose Realistic and Balanced Schedule
Concentrate on making good grades
Stay Involved or Get Involved
Create a free CFNC account to record your
courses, activities, and more on CFNC.org
Study! Study! Study!
Upcoming Events for Rising
Freshmen
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April 14-16:High School counselors will be at Parkwood
Middle to meet and register rising freshmen for next
year’s classes
April 14th: Welcome to Parkwood Night!
 Open to all students and parents
 Tables will be set up in the student center to
showcase all aspects of PWHS life including: extracurriculars, CTE, athletics, Guidance, PTSO, etc.
 Begins at 6pm with a Welcome in the Gym
August 17th: Freshman Boot Camp
 A half day event to help freshmen students make a
successful transition from middle school to high
school.
Questions?
Thank you for being here tonight!