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Movin ’ on Up

Movin ’ on Up. What you need to consider in preparation for High School. Today, we will:. Discuss the logistics of High School Academics What do I need to do to graduate? What is a GPA, how do I calculate it, and why is it important? What should I expect my classes to be like?

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Movin ’ on Up

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  1. Movin’ on Up What you need to consider in preparation for High School.

  2. Today, we will: Discuss the logistics of High School Academics • What do I need to do to graduate? • What is a GPA, how do I calculate it, and why is it important? • What should I expect my classes to be like? Learn how to sign up for classes on SPAN • How do I sign up for my classes? • When do I have to have it finished? • What classes can I take?

  3. What do I have to do to Graduate? 1. Earn a certain amount of credits. Pass the EOC in Common Core I, Biology, and English II.

  4. Total Credits required for Graduation 26 credits

  5. Future Ready CoreCore Subject requirements

  6. Future Ready CoreElective requirements Most students take this in 9th grade

  7. Do I have to take a Foreign Language… To graduate High School? To attend a UNC college? No. Yes… at least 2 years of the same language. Tip! 9th graders should not take a foreign language their Freshman Year unless they have taken it in Middle School. (exception = Enloe.)

  8. What will my schedule look like?

  9. Attendance 2 absences in a block scheduled class is like missing 4 days of learning. WCPSS policy dictates a student absent for more than 10 days in a semester class or 20 days in a yearlong class can be assigned a grade of “FF” indicating failure due to excessive absences.This includes both excused and unexcused absences.

  10. Other important pieces of information… Driver Eligibility Athletic Eligibility… Athlete must be at school the entire day in order to participate in activities or practices. Must pass 3 core courses during the previous semester Must maintain overall 1.5 GPA Must not be convicted of a felony May not participate in practice or play if assigned to ISS or OSS. All incoming freshman are automatically eligible for athletics during the fall semester of their freshman year! • Students must pass 70% of courses to be able to get or keep their drivers license! • $45 fee to take Driver’s Education • Students must be 14 ½ Years old • 30 hours classroom instruction • Students must complete 6 hours of actual driving

  11. GPA = Grade Point Average This calculation begins your freshman year. If Heather receives the following grades, what is her current GPA? Honors English A Healthful Living A Earth Science B CC Math 1 A 5 + 3 + 4 + 4 = 16 16/4= 4.0

  12. GPA = Grade Point Average This calculation begins your freshman year. During the 2nd semester, Heather earned: Honors English C Healthful Living C Earth Science C CC Math 1 C 3 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 9 25/4= 3.13

  13. High School Course registration on SPAN Creating a SPAN password you can remember is super important! Now, you can login to your personal SPAN account to check your grades & missing assignments!

  14. High School Registration Folder Contents • Parent Letter with specific instructions to follow • SPAN directions and your new Student SPAN password • YOUR School’s Course options • WCPSS 4 sample year plan based on your plans for after high school+ blank plan to keep at home • All information I have been given regarding special programs, auditions, etc. for your school.

  15. SPAN Registration span.wcpss.net Option #1 Register @ Home • Use your STUDENT SPAN ACCOUNT • Feb. 25 – March 7 • Students will finalize schedule from home and print out 2 copies: 1.one to keep 2.one for Ms. Barbour Option 2- Register with Ms. Barbour • Students will sign up for an appointment in Student Services (deadline 2/27) • Students will finalize schedule at school, print out 2 copies: 1.one to keep. 2;one goes home, is signed byparent, and returned to Ms. Barbour.

  16. www.cfnc.org College Foundation of North Carolina

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