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School Website. www.sectionlions.com. HIGH SCHOOL 101. What every student and parent should know about high school. www.sectionlions.com. Scheduling. August – December – 1 st term January – May – 2 nd term

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  1. School Website www.sectionlions.com

  2. HIGH SCHOOL 101 What every student and parent should know about high school. www.sectionlions.com

  3. Scheduling August – December – 1st term January – May – 2nd term Most courses are 18 week courses, they last an entire term. A few courses only last 9 weeks – Health, Art Dynamics, Computer Applications, Driver Education. www.sectionlions.com

  4. Graduation Requirements • Credits or Units • Required Courses • AHSGE www.sectionlions.com

  5. Credits/Units • Students earn 1 credit for each 18 week course passed and ½ credit for each 9 week course passed. • 28 credits are required to graduate. • 8 credits per year x 4 years = 32 credits • 8 credits in 9th grade + 21 credits in (10th -12th) 7 credits x 3 years= 29 credits www.sectionlions.com

  6. Required Courses • English – 4 credits • Math – 4 credits • Science – 4 credits • Social Studies – 4 credits • Health- ½ credit • Computer Applications - ½ credit • Fine Arts (Art Dynamics) - ½ credit • Physical Education - 1 credit • Electives – 9 ½ credits (regular) • Spanish (adv only) - 2 credits • Electives – 7 ½ credits (adv) www.sectionlions.com

  7. AHSGE • 10th grade - spring Language Reading Mathematics Science Social Studies • Spring of 11th grade • Summer between 11/12 • Fall of 12th • Winter of 12th • Spring of 12th. www.sectionlions.com

  8. Diploma Types • Occupational Diploma (Students with IEP) • Standard Diploma • Advanced Diploma • Advanced level Math in grades 9 – 12 • Advanced level Science in grades 11-12 • Two years of foreign language Technical Endorsements available for students who complete programs at tech school. www.sectionlions.com

  9. Numerical GPA – grade point average. Official school GPA is figured on a 100 pt. scale. GPA- Each “A” counts as 4 points, “B” counts as 3 points, “C” counts as 2 points, “D” counts as 1 point. Example: English 92 4.0 Alg B 83 3.0 Phys. Sc 85 3.0 Wld Hist 91 4.0 Spanish I 78 2.0 Agriscience 88 3.0 517 19 517/6 = 86 19/6=3.16 Vocabulary www.sectionlions.com

  10. Class Rank Class rank is based on a numerical 100 pt. scale. Transcript This is a student’s official academic record. It consists of courses taken, grades received and official test scores. The transcript includes grades 9 – 12. Vocabulary www.sectionlions.com

  11. Extracurricular Eligibility • In order to play sports or participate in other extracurricular activities, students must meet the academic requirements set by the Board of Education. • Students considering playing sports at the college level will need to work closely with the coach and the counselor to ensure that NCAA Clearinghouse guidelines are met. www.sectionlions.com

  12. Post High School Plans • Career/Technical Colleges • Gadsden State, JF Drake, Nashville Auto • 4-year College/University • Alabama, Auburn, UNA, UAH, JSU • 2-year Community College • Northeast, Snead, Wallace State • Military -National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines www.sectionlions.com

  13. High School Resume • Academics • Grades and College Placement Test Scores • Community Service/Volunteer Work • Activities may be club or church sponsored or individual • Extracurriculars • Find 2 or 3 activities you enjoy and GET INVOLVED. www.sectionlions.com

  14. A Few Final Thoughts… • Watch grades closely – block schedule has a different pace. It is easy to get behind and hard to catch up! • Communication is EXTREMELY important. Check the school website regularly, contact the school if you have questions or concerns, watch for newsletters. www.sectionlions.com

  15. HIGH SCHOOL SHOULD BE HARD!!!! • Every student should have to work hard – from the strongest student academically to the weakest. If a student is making “A’s” without working there is a problem. If students rarely do work outside of school they will not be prepared for the post-high school world. To have successful high school careers, students should avoid the “that’s good enough” philosophy and demand the very best from themselves! www.sectionlions.com

  16. School Website Wilcox Central High

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