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It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success . Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness. Class of 2017. School Day: 8:25-3:31
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Graduation Requirements 23credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness Class of 2017
School Day: 8:25-3:31 Modified Block Schedule M,Tue,Fri- 7 period day/50 min classes W, Th- 4 period day/90 min classes (with a built in IF/Study Hall) Report card every 9 weeks Final Grades posted and credit earned at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course = .50 credit Grading Scale:Grading Scale A (90 – 100) 4.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 Summative Grades (75%) Formative Grades (25%) West 101
9th GRADE End of Course Tests 9th Gr. World Lit. Biology Coordinate Algebra Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Analytical Geometry Accelerated Analytical Geometry B/Advanced Algebra Counts 20% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects) Zell Miller Scholarship: 3.7 Core GPA (All academic subjects) West 101
Sample Schedule • 9th Lit/Comp • Biology • Coordinate Algebra • Health/Personal Fitness • Elective • Elective • Elective
9th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Health/Per. Fitness Spanish/French/Latin AP Human Geography Elective (student choice) Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9th gr. Sample Schedule
Keys • How motivated are you? • Have a plan of attack • Push yourself to be the best • Get involved in school activities • Leadership opportunities • Persistence and Determination
Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics) Instrumental (Band) Drama/Theatre (Acting) Choral (Chorus) Arts and Humanities
Engineering(Foundations of Engineering) Robotics Team Engineering
Consumer Science(Food/Nutrition & Wellness) Culinary Arts (Sophomores only) Cosmetology(Salon Services Core I) Family Consumer
Business Education (FBLA)(Business Essentials) Broadcast Media (TV, Video)(Broadcast Video I) Marketing (DECA) (Marketing Principles) Computer Science Technology (Computing in the Modern World) Business & Communication Systems
Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations (English, Math, Science) Students/parents will be able to view recommendations once the Portal OPENS on: Wednesday, Feb 20th Students/parents will pick electives and 3 alternatives choices in Portal. PortalCLOSES on: Friday, March 8th
Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: April 12th Waivers will be completed online ONLY
Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days: Tuesday, March 5th Wednesday, March 6th Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
WFHS PEP RALLYMarch 26, 2013 VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL @ 10:30-12:00 LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL and PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL @ 1:00-2:30
Wolverine Days Dates TBD (end of July) Pick up class schedule Find your classes/tour the building Pay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.) Clubs, Activities, Athletics Purchase Spirit Wear Bus # and route information