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Covenant Christian High School

Covenant Christian High School. Class of 2014 (and transfer student) Orientation. Why talk about academics?. Help you to be successful at Covenant Help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? Providing information Educating you about the tools available

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Covenant Christian High School

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  1. Covenant Christian High School Class of 2014 (and transfer student) Orientation

  2. Why talk about academics? • Help you to be successful at Covenant • Help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? • Providing information • Educating you about the tools available • Creating a “team” effort between home and school

  3. A unit of study 1 credit for each passing grade 44 needed to graduate with General Diploma 48 needed to graduate with Core 40 52 needed to graduate with Academic Honors A Credit Is…

  4. G.P.A. Is… G…grade P…point A…average -Based on a 4.0 scale -Used to determine class rank -Used by colleges/universities for admittance and scholarships

  5. Required vs. Elective/Recommended • A required class is a class that a student has to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. • An elective class is a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements. • A recommended class is an elective class that either a teacher, counselor or university suggests a student take to be better prepared for admittance into a particular university program.

  6. Diplomas Offered at Covenant:

  7. General Diploma Courses Required for General Diploma: • English/Language Arts 8 semesters/8 credits • Math 6 semesters/6 credits • Science 4 semesters/4 credits • Social Studies 7 semesters/7 credits • Bible 4 semesters/4 credits • World Languages 2 semesters/2 credits • Fine Arts 2 semesters/2 credits • Physical Education 2 semesters/2 credits • Health and Wellness 1 semester/1 credit • Technology/Applied Arts 1 semester/1 credit Total Required Credits: 37 Plus Elective Credits: 7 Total General Diploma Credits: 44

  8. General Diploma + 1 cr. English + 2 cr. Algebra II or Pre-Calc + 2 cr. Science + 2 cr. World Language _______________________________ Core 40 Diploma

  9. Core 40 Diploma Courses Required for Core 40 Diploma: • English/Language Arts 9 semesters/9 credits • Math 6 semesters/6 credits • Science 6 semesters/6 credits • Social Studies 7 semesters/7 credits • Bible 4 semesters/4 credits • World Languages 4 semesters/4 credits • Fine Arts 2 semesters/2 credits • Physical Education 2 semesters/2 credits • Health & Wellness 1 semester/1 credit • Technology/Applied Arts 1 semester/1 credit Total Required Credits: 42 Plus Elective Credits: 6 Total Core 40 Diploma Credits:48

  10. Core 40 Diploma + 2 cr. Pre-Calc or Calc + 2 cr. World Language + 3.0 GPA Minimum + No Grade Lower Than C- + 1200 SAT / 26 ACT _______________________________ Core 40 With Academic Honors

  11. Core 40 with Academic Honors Courses Required for Core 40 with Academic Honors: • English/Language Arts 9 semesters/9 credits • Math 8 semesters/8 credits • Science 6 semesters/6 credits • Social Studies 7 semesters/7 credits • Bible 4 semesters/4 credits • World Languages 6 semesters/6 credits • Fine Arts 2 semesters/2 credits • Physical Education 2 semesters/2 credits • Health & Wellness 1 semester/1 credit • Technology/Applied Arts 1 semester/1 credit Total Required Credits: 46 Plus Elective Credits: 6 Total Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Credits: 52

  12. Honors Diplomas • Higher standards than Core 40 • Two additional math credits (Pre-Calc/Calc) • Two additional language credits • Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. • No grade lower than a C- • Must earn a 26 ACT or 1200 SAT • Special recognition for admission • More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships

  13. What Should I Know for 9th Grade? 1) Diploma Types: General, Core 40 and Academic Honors 2) GPA Matters! 3) Course Decisions: - Choir or Band - Algebra I or Geometry

  14. How Can Parents Help? 1) Hold your student responsible for his or her schoolwork by checking Renweb. 2) Encourage healthy study habits. 3) Encourage participation in extra-curriculars. 4) Stay in touch with your student’s teachers and the guidance department. 5) Attend parent-teacher conferences.

  15. Additional Information • Webpage: http://www.cchrhs.org (Students – Guidance) (scholarships, test dates, meeting dates, etc.) • Guidance counselor visits are made with individual students annually and as a group occassionally during homeroom/class periods. • Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office. • Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall bulletin board.

  16. Career Information • Careercruising (www.careercruising.com) • User: cchrhs • Password: demotte • Learn More Indiana (www.learnmoreindiana.org) • Library

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