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West Carteret High School: Striving to be a Top 10 School

Welcome Rising 9th Grade Registration | The Facts: What is a credit? Why do I need credits? What might get in my way of earning credits? | The Fun Stuff: Clubs & Organizations, Athletic Teams, NJROTC Presentation | Graduation Requirements

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West Carteret High School: Striving to be a Top 10 School

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  1. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School WELCOME Rising 9th Grade Registration

  2. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Facts

  3. What is a credit? West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  4. A credit is awarded for completion of a high school course with a minimum grade of 70. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  5. Why do I need credits? West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  6. You need 28 credits to obtain a high school diploma From Carteret County Public Schools. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  7. What might get in my way of earning credits? West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  8. If you earn a grade in a course below 70, you will not receive credit for that course. If you miss more than 8 class periods for a course, you will not receive credit for that course. Each tardy is counted as an absence. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  9. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Fun Stuff

  10. ASB – Associated Student Body African American History DECA – Marketing FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes FFA – Future Farmers of America FTA – Future Teachers of America Guitar Club HUNS – Hear Us Now Environmental Club History Club Interact – Rotary Club International Club Key Club – Kiwanis Lacrosse Club West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Clubs & Organizations

  11. National Art Honor Society NHS – National Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Outdoor Service Club Pink Ladies – Family and Consumer Sciences Quiz Bowl – Academic Team Radicals – Math Club SADD – Students Against Drunk Driving Spanish Club Thespian Society – Drama Club Skills USA – Trade and Industry Young Democrats Young Republicans West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Clubs & Organizations

  12. Baseball – JV, Varsity Basketball, Boys – JV, Varsity Basketball, Girls – JV, Varsity Cheerleaders – JV, Varsity Cross Country – Boys and Girls Football – JV, Varsity Golf – Boys, Girls Softball – JV, Varsity Soccer, Boys – JV, Varsity Soccer, Girls – JV, Varsity Swimming – Boys, Girls Tennis – Boys, Girls Track – Boys and Girls Volleyball – JV, Varsity Wrestling West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Athletic Teams

  13. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School NJROTC Presentation

  14. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Colorguard Presentation

  15. Colorguard Organizational Meeting Date: Monday, March 23, 2009 Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: West Carteret High School Band Room Who: All interested students and parents West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  16. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Graduation Requirements

  17. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School All students entering 9th grade during the school year 2009-2010, will follow the NC Graduation Requirements for Future Ready Core diploma.

  18. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School What are the requirements for the Future Ready Core diploma?

  19. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School All students will need to: Achieve 28 credits in the following areas:

  20. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV

  21. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II4th math course - unspecified

  22. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Earth/Environmental ScienceBiologyPhysical Science or Chemistry or Physics

  23. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School World HistoryCivics and EconomicsU.S. History

  24. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Health/Physical Education

  25. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Second Language is NOT required for Future Ready Core diploma nor graduationBUT is required for entrance into 4 year colleges/universities.

  26. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School 2 Elective Credits in any combination:Career and Technical EducationArts EducationSecond Language

  27. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School 4 Elective credits as a four course concentration:Career and Technical EducationArts EducationMath or Science or History or EnglishJROTC

  28. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School 7 credits in Electives:These electives may be chosen from any area, including Dual Enrollment courses and second languages to meet 4 year college/university admission requirements.

  29. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School In addition to 28 credits, students must also pass the following requirements:

  30. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Pass the NC Computer Skills Test either in 8th grade or in high school.

  31. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Meet proficiency onEnd of Course Exams for:English IAlgebra IBiologyCivics and EconomicsU.S. History

  32. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Must pass the NC Graduation Project.

  33. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Students will begin acquiring the research skills that are so important to the completion of the hardest part of the project, the research paper, during 9th grade.

  34. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Students can begin brainstorming ideas for their project, but the actual process takes place during the senior year.

  35. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Students should try to think of a project that would be fun, but also something that they don't already know how to do.

  36. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Specific questions about the project should be addressed to Ms. Nancy Reynolds at West Carteret High School.

  37. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School To accomplish all of these Future Ready Core requirements, students and parents need to work together with their high school counselor to ensure the correct and proper courses are chosen each school year.

  38. The Counselors at West Carteret High School: Ms. Peggy Montuori A – D Ms. Susan Phillips E – J Mr. Robert Lancaster K – Q Ms. Aileen Lindogan R – Z Mrs. Rhonda Scibal AIG Specialist West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School

  39. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School Registration The Process

  40. All information on the cover page is important. Phone numbers and email addresses are used during the summer to assist if there are course issues. Please be sure that Student and Parent signs the bottom of the page. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  41. On the back cover is the Honors & Advanced Placement Contract. Student must meet 3 of the 4 criteria. These courses are typically the most demanding and require additional work in and out of the classroom. Please print the title of each course. Student and Parent need to sign after reading the Contract. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  42. Criteria for placement in an Honors course at West Carteret: A final average of 90 in a related course in 8th grade For example, 90 in Science to be recommended for Honors Earth Science For Algebra I, students may have a final average of 85 or better EOG Reading scores from 7th grade – Level 4 (since 8th grade scores are not yet available) – for Honors English, Honors World History, and Honors Earth Science EOG scores in Math from 7th grade must be used as a guide for math courses. Algebra I EOC scores may be used when they become available. Teacher Recommendation Parent Recommendation West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  43. Inside, on the left side, are frequently asked questions and notes to assist student and parent in choosing which courses to choose for 9th grade. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  44. Inside, on the right side, student and parent will find a listing of all courses available to 9th grade students. Any course with a short line after it, requires a teacher’s signature. Any course with a * after it has a prerequisite or requirement. Let’s look at each subject area: West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  45. ENGLISH ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE: 102521 Grammar & Composition AND 102120 English I or 102150 Honors English I* _____ 100610 Language Arts Competency _____ Who? Students with score on 7th Grade EOG that is below grade level. Must also select Grammar & Composition and English I West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  46. MATH ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE COURSE: 202020 Introduction to Math _____ Who? Student who scores Level I, II, or low III on 7th Grade and/or 8th Grade EOG. Must also enroll in Foundation of Algebra x1 201820 Foundation of Algebra x1 x2 _____ x1 is for the student who grasps math concepts quickly x2 is for the student who needs more time and a slower pace 203020 Geometry* _____ or 203050 Honors Geometry* _____ West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  47. May I repeat Algebra I in the 9th grade if I already passed it in the 8th grade? No. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  48. SCIENCE ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE: 303820 Earth/Environmental Science or 303850 Honors Earth/Environmental Science* _____ Students approved for Honors Earth Science MAY choose Honors Biology for a second science course during 9th grade. 302050 Honors Biology* _____ West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  49. SOCIAL STUDIES ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE: 402420 World History or 402450 Honors World History _____ EXCEPTION: Students who choose Language Arts Competency should not take this course until 10th grade West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

  50. HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE 901121 Boy’s Health & PE or 901122 Girl’s Health & PE EXCEPTION: This may be taken in 10th grade if there are too many other options for 9th grade. Please talk with your high school counselor. West Carteret High School Striving to be a Top 10 School The Registration Form

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