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It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success. Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness. Class of 2016.
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Graduation Requirements 23credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness Class of 2016
7 period day…50 min classes…report card every 9 weeks Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course = .50 credit Grading Scale: Grading Scale A (90 – 100) 4.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 Summative Grades (75%) Formative Grades (25%) West 101
End of Course Tests 9th Gr. World Lit. Physical Science Biology Coordinate Algebra Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A Amer. Lit. U.S. History Economics Counts 20% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)Zell Miller Scholarship: 3.7 Core GPA (All academic subjects) West 101
Sample Schedule • 9th Lit/Comp • Biology • Coordinate Algebra • Health/Personal Fitness • Elective • Elective • Elective
9th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/ Analytic Geometry A Health/Per. Fitness Spanish/French/Latin AP Human Geography Elective (student choice) Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9th gr. Sample Schedule
Keys • How motivated are you? • Have a plan of attack • Push yourself to be the best • Get involved in school activities • Leadership opportunities • Persistence and Determination This is the foundation year for your high school career
Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: April 13th Waivers will be completed online ONLY
Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations. Students/parents will check teacher recommendations once the Portal opens. Wednesday, Feb 15th. Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal. Change teacher recommendations using Waiver Form only. Portal closes on Friday, March 2nd.
Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days for scheduling issues and help. (No Appointment Needed) Wednesday, Feb 22nd Thursday, Feb 23rd Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Wolverine Days Dates TBD Pick up class schedule Find your classes/tour the building Pay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.) Clubs, Activities, Athletics Purchase Spirit Wear Bus # and route information
Content Area Break Out Sessions • There will be six rotating groups through Math, World Language, English, Science, Social Studies/AP, and Portal Training • You are currently seated by your designated break out session color DISMISS w/SGA BY COLOR