Welcome to High School

1. Welcome toHigh School Rising 9th Grade Registration Information

2. So…what’s so different about High School??? Do I really have to pass my classes to promote? Freedom Classes are much harder “Students should know that high school is the beginning of advanced study. Students should come prepared to be in charge of their success and /or failure. Students need to know that the expectations in high school are much higher than they are at the middle school level.” – Anonymous high school teacher Does homework really count? Does it matter what electives I take?

3. Freedom No more walking in lines No more teams “High school is about becoming more self-sufficient and Independent.”

4. To be successful in high school you need to know how to…. Take notes “Taking good notes is critical. They give you something to look back on when you are doing your homework or studying for a test or quiz.” Keep yourself organized “I guess I would say I have seen a lot of students who don’t know how to keep their notebooks and folders organized. That is, if they even have a notebook or folder.” Study… really study “…before a test, they shouldn’t just look over their notes, but actually work out questions again off homework and notes.”

5. Get Involved One of the most important factors to being successful in high school is finding your Place.

16. RULES AND POLICIES

17. DRESS CODE DON’TS

18. DRESS CODE RULES • The following are inappropriate and not permitted: • Sagging pants, oversized clothing, or pajamas • Sunglasses, headbands, head coverings or hats • Bandanas, do-rags, and stocking caps are not allowed • Clothing and accessories which can be perceived as weapons • Clothing and attire with any symbols or styles associated with intimidation, violence, or violent groups • Clothing and items with messages or illustrations which are lewd, derogatory, indecent, vulgar, or advertising any product or service not permitted by law to minors such as drugs, illegal substances, tobacco, and alcohol • Clothing, shorts, dresses, and skirts which are excessively tight or shorter than 2 inches below the longest finger tip (front, back, and side of clothing). This rule also applies if leggings are worn underneath.

19. DRESS CODE RULES (cont) • Clothing which is suggestive or revealing • Clothing with excessive holes • Clothing exposing cleavage, midriff, and undergarments (the neckline cannot be any lower than the crease of the armpit). • Clothing worn inappropriately such as unbuckled belts, inside out or backward, unfastened, pants and skirts not at waistline, rolled up pants and shoes not tied or secured • Bedroom slippers. All students must wear shoes. • Face paint

20. DRESS CODE CONSEQUENCES • Offense 1---confiscation or covering of items and parent notification or student sent home for the remainder of the day • Offense 2---up to 3 days OSS • Offense 3---up to 5 days OSS • Offense 4---refer to rule 21 Habitual Violation of School Rules, Lee County Schools Code of Student Conduct or other disciplinary action as determined by the site principal

21. CELL PHONES AND MULTIMEDIA DEVICES NO CELL PHONES OUT IN THE BUILDING DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY! Once you enter the building, all cell phones/multimedia must be put away until you exit the building at 3pm. Laptops are a privilege—not a right. Please adhere to the guidelines to ensure we take care of our equipment.

22. CELL PHONES AND MULTIMEDIA DEVICES Students are permitted to possess cellular phones and other wireless communication devices on SLHS property as long as such devices are not activated, used, displayed, or visible during the instructional day or as otherwise directed by local school rules or school personnel. Students are personally and solely responsible for the security of their wireless communication devices. SLHS is not responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of a cellular phone or any other personal wireless communication device.

23. 1st offense: Taken for 1 day (Parents must pick up) 2ndoffense: Taken for 30 days (Parents must pick up) Refusal to give up a phone/device will result in administrative involvement and possibly 3 days of OSS

24. A-T-T-E-N-D-A-N-C-E • high school students must attend each class for a minimum of 82 of 90 days per semester • All absences, including excused, unexcused, and out-of-school suspensions, in excess of 8 per class will result in loss of academic course credit for that class unless the excessive absences are made up in SLHS Administratively Approved After School Program. • Students that are absent for 7 or more days in any class, including excused, unexcused, and out-of-school suspensions, will not be allowed to attend a field trip if the trip will cause the student to miss any other classes.

25. TARDIES • If a student is not in the classroom when the bell rings—THEY ARE TARDY! • Excused tardies include: • Medical appointments • Court proceedings • Late Lee County School bus • Being detained by an administrator, teacher, nurse, or counselor for a documented reason. • All other tardies are unexcused with the following consequences: • 2 tardies = referral for 3 days lunch detention in ISS or after school detention for 90 minutes determined by administrator. • 4 tardies= referral for 1 day ISS • 6 tardies = referral for 1 day OSS + student placed on student contract

26. Student ID Cards All students will be issued a student ID card displaying their picture and student ID number. Students must display their ID on a lanyard (around the neck) at all times on campus during the school day. Students entering a classroom without displayed ID will receive a replacement ID by the end of class for a fee of $6.00. If a student loses or forgets an ID, they can go to guidance before school.

27. Student ID Cards Being in possession or using a different student’s ID for any reason will be in violation of the student code of conduct and could result in OSS. Students that refuse to wear their ID or become habitual offenders of the policy will be subject to ISS / OSS. Athletes must present their ID card at all athletic events in order to get in free to the event. Athletes without their ID will pay entry into the game. Students must have their ID in order to purchase lunch or any other items from the cafeteria.

28. T-E-R-M-S Credits Electives Alternate Prerequisites Concentration Transcript GPA / Class Rank

29. CREDIT • A credit is given when you successfully complete the requirements for any class in which you are enrolled. • 1 class is worth 1 credit and a two block class is worth 2 credits

30. ELECTIVE • Any class which is not a core course. (Core classes are English, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Example: Intro to Culinary, or Art. ALTERNATE A course that can be used if one of the student’s top 8 cannot be scheduled.

31. PREREQUISITES This is a class that you have to take and successfully pass before you can take the next class in an area. *Example: Spanish I before you can take Spanish II (page 4) 4 courses in one area CTE, Fine Arts, JROTC, or one subject area *Examples: • Microsoft Word, Animal Science, Foods I, Foods II • Art I, Art II, Art III, & Painting and Drawing • AP Psychology, AP Government, AP European, & Western Civilization I CONCENTRATIONS

32. TRANSCRIPT • A permanent document started in the ninth grade that shows the courses taken, grades, attendance, and your standardized test scores . • Your eighth grade EOG scores appear on your high school transcript! Including any high school courses taken in middle school. This includes Algebra I, Geometry and English. • Employers and colleges will ask to see your transcript when you apply for a job or for College admission.

33. GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) On a 4.0 scale: • A = 4.0 • B = 3.0 • C = 2.0 • D = 1.0 • F = 0.0 • Class rank is determined by the weighted GPA • Your GPA is the mathematical average of your final course grades. You divide the number of points earned by the number of classes taken. • Honors Courses are given one additional point. • AP Courses are given 2 additional points. • Your GPA is reported in both weighted and unweighted terms.

34. GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION • Year 1 – Promotion from 8th grade ( Pass Math, Language Arts, Science or Social Studies and Pass math and Reading EOGs) • Year 2 – Pass 5 Credits & Attendance Requirements • Year 3 – Pass 12 Credits & Attendance Requirements • Year 4 – Pass 20 Credits including English I, II, & III • In Order to Graduate You Must Have 28 Credits

35. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Future Ready = 28 Credits • 4 English • 4 Math • 3 Science • 4 Social Studies • 1 Health/PE • 2 Electives in CTE, Arts, or World Language • 4 Courses in Concentration CTE, ROTC, Arts, or Subject Area • 6 Electives any area

36. Future Ready Core Clusters • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources • Business Management and Administration • Finance • Architecture and Construction • Arts Audio/Video Technology and Communication • Health Sciences • Hospitality and Tourism • Human Services • Information Technology • Manufacturing • Marketing • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics * Cluster’s are groups of classes in a particular area of vocational interest.*

37. NC ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM Students must complete all local and state requirements for graduation and have an overall four-year unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher. 4 credits in English 4 credits in Mathematics and a higher level Math 3 credits Science (EE Sci., Biology, and Chemistry or Physics) 4 credits Social Science (World History, Civics/Econ., US History)

38. NC ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM • 2 credits Language other than English (same foreign language) • 1 credit in health and physical education • 4 credits constituting a concentration (CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, Foreign Language, other subject area) • 3-5 credits in advanced courses (Honors, AP, college level, CTE)

39. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Athletes must: • Pass a minimum of 3 courses the previous semester • Rising 8th graders must pass 5 of 6 classes in their 8th grade year to participate • Be in attendance at least 85 % of the previous semester • Meet high school requirements for NCAA eligibility standards in college

40. DRIVER’S EDUCATION Classes are offered often for students who will be 15 within a six month period of the class. Registration is online at http://lee.schoolwires.net/driverseducation Students must pass 3 out of 4 classes each semester to be eligible to hold a NC Driver’s License or Permit

41. BLOCK SCHEDULE • Block or 4 X 4 Schedule • Two 90 Day Semesters ( Fall & Spring) • Four 90 Minute Instructional Periods each day • Students will take 4 classes in Fall semester & 4 different classes in Spring semester • Students earn 1 credit for each class; having the potential of earning 8 credits each year.

42. SCHEDULE CHANGES • A student receives a course that they already passed. • A student wants to move up to Honors Level . • If a student has not met the prerequisite. Counselors office “A student who fails to return a Registration Card or register online with Course Planner will forfeit any right to a schedule change”.

45. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT GARY HART RACHEL DIAL JEANETTE PRESLEY ROSANA MEDAN TREVOR BRADIAN (Career Center)

46. EXCELLENT WEBSITES lee.schoolwires.net/southernlee cfnc.org fastweb.org collegeboard.com act.org www.careercruising.com

47. The Goal: May 2017

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