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Academic Opportunities at Clover High School

Academic Opportunities at Clover High School. Transition to High School. Classroom Sessions with Counselor Pre-IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) meetings Academic Opportunities: Parent and Student Meeting 8 th grade tours of CHS April 20 th – IGP DAY!! Summer Registration

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Academic Opportunities at Clover High School

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  1. Academic Opportunities atClover High School

  2. Transition to High School • Classroom Sessions with Counselor • Pre-IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) meetings • Academic Opportunities: Parent and Student Meeting • 8th grade tours of CHS • April 20th – IGP DAY!! • Summer Registration • Open House in August

  3. Tonight’s Agenda • Graduation Requirements • Typical Schedule • Mix of Courses • Academics • Electives and Career Clusters • Scholarships • GPA and SC UGS GPA • Registration Timeline • Student Panel

  4. Minimal Course Requirements

  5. Overview of the Schedule 4 X 4 Schedule • 8 classes per year • 4 each day • Typical 9th grade schedule • Notice the mix of academics and electives

  6. Mix of courses each year Core Academics • English, math, science, social studies and world language • Different levels available in each area. • 9th grade levels determined by: Test Scores (PASS and MAP), Grades, EOC, Teacher Recommendation • 10- 12 grade levels determined primarily by: Grade earned in previous course

  7. 9th grade Academics levels will be recommended by the middle schools. Tech Prep – High School Graduation and Two Year College (ex: Math Tech 1) CP – Two or Four Year College (Alg. 1 CP) Honors – Four Year College (Geometry H) GT – Two classes (World Geo and History)

  8. High School Credit for Middle School Classes • Students must earn an 85 (3.0) or above • 84 and below • Retake with no penalty • Benefits to retaking • Greater mastery of material • Protects high school GPA (more on this soon) • Can request a waiver from the principal if your grade is between an 80 and 84

  9. 10th-12th gradeAcademic Levels • Tech Prep, CP and Honors in most subjects • Level is based on performance in previous class. Example: 85 - 100 in English 1 CP then in 10th grade you could choose English 2 H • College Credit Opportunities

  10. College Credit Courses

  11. i-School • Options for students to take a class virtually (on the computer) • Classes can be taken on our campus or from home • Classes can be used for initial credit or credit recovery (student earned 60 – 69) • Students are permitted to take a total of 3 i-school classes per school year and 2 over the summer. • South Carolina Virtual School .

  12. Electives • We have a large variety of electives! These are organized by career clusters and majors. • Students can choose from a certain number of electives. Many count towards graduation requirements (PE, health, computer science). Others are based on interest (art, music, agricultural science, engineering) • Most elective classes run in a sequence, so students should plan ahead. (ex: Auto Tech 1, 2, then 3)

  13. Career Clusters Tips to keep in mind: • College major is different than high school major. They do not have to match! • Students declare a cluster in 8th grade and a major in 10th grade. • Students can change their cluster and major each year. • The choice of a major does not impact graduation. The requirements are the same. • You can choose a major to try something new in high school OR take a major to help prepare for a career.

  14. Arts and Humanities School of Business Management & Information Systems School of Math, Science, Engineering & Industrial Technologies School of Health & Human Services • Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Cluster • Advanced Studies (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) • Audio/Video Production • Journalism & Broadcasting • Liberal Arts • Performing Arts • Visual Arts • World Language • Education Cluster • Teaching & Training • Business Management & Administration Cluster • Business Information • Management • General Management • Operations Management • Finance Cluster • Accounting • Hospitality & Tourism Cluster • Culinary Arts • Hospitality Management and Operations • Information Technology Cluster • Programming & Software Development • Networking • Web and Digital Communications • Marketing, Sales, & Service Cluster • Marketing Communications • Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster • Plant & Animal Systems • Architecture & Construction Cluster • Architectural Design • Building Construction • Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Cluster • Automotive Technology • Science Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Cluster • Mathematics • (NEW) Mechatronics • Pre-engineering & Technology • Science • Government • National Security • Foreign Service • Health Science Cluster • Health & Personal Fitness • Nursing & Pre-medicine • Sports Medicine • Human Services Cluster • Family & Community Services Programs of Study (page 4)

  15. NEW COURSE for 2013 High School 101—1/2 Unit-- This course is designed to provide ninth grade students with the skills necessary to become independent learners and active members of their high school. The course will focus on the transition from the middle school environment to the high school. Topics to be discussed include: study skills, note-taking, organizing for learning, time management, teamwork, goal setting, decision-making, and career and financial planning. This course can be paired with Mechanics of Writing or Street Law.

  16. ScholarshipsHow does GPA impact Scholarships? • LIFE Two year college ALL Tuition • 3.0 SC GPA • LIFE Four year college $5000 • 3.0 SC GPA • Top 30% of senior class • 1100 SAT or 24 ACT • Must meet 2 out of the 3 above criteria • Palmetto Fellows Four year college $6700 • 3.5 SC GPA • Top 6% of the sophomore, junior or senior class • 1200 SAT or 27 ACT OR • 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 32 ACT

  17. SC UGS: Uniform Grading Scale Weighted Formula GPA & rank in class are pulled from numeric grades

  18. Sample 9th grade GPA

  19. Tips to know • On the SC UGS Scale: • Every class counts • Every point counts (95 is higher than a 93) • You will see a few GPA’s as high as 5.0 • SC GPA range typically is: • Top 6 % = 4.7 to a 5.2 • Top 10 % = 4.5 and up • Top 30 % = 3.8 and up • Top 50 % = 3.3 and up

  20. Registration Timeline • April 20 IGP Saturday at CHS • June 3 – June 14 Waiver Conferences with Middle School Principals as needed • August 1 Summer Registration for 9th • 9 am – 1 pm AND 3 pm – 7 pm • Students will receive their schedule • August 5 Make-up Registration • 9 am – 1 pm AND 3 pm – 7 pm • August 15 NGA Meet the Teacher Night • August 21 First Day of School

  21. Final Comments for Understanding the High School Academics • Attend evening parent meetings • Attend the IGP conferences once a year with the school counselor • Understand graduation requirements and college entrance requirements • Encourage good attendance • Be very thoughtful when choosing your child’s schedule • Enjoy these years! Age of Opportunity

  22. CHS Student Panel

  23. Thank you! • Questions • Contact your School Counselor with any additional questions or comments. Clover Middle: 810-8300 Oakridge Middle: 631-8000 CHS Counseling Center: 810-8211

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