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High School

Harriman High School Orientation http://hhs.roaneschools.com WELCOME Class of 2017!!!!. High School. New Courses – learn new information, challenge yourself ! New Classmates – older students were once just like you New Teachers – do not be afraid to ask for help

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High School

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  1. Harriman High School Orientationhttp://hhs.roaneschools.comWELCOME Class of 2017!!!!

  2. High School New Courses – learn new information, challenge yourself ! New Classmates – older students were once just like you New Teachers – do not be afraid to ask for help During high school you will grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially

  3. Success in High School Academically Socially • Get organized • Take schoolwork seriously • Always do your personal best • Don’t let peer pressure run your life • Learn to make wise choices • Have healthy relationships • Stay healthy and safe • Deal with conflicts peacefully

  4. Grade Classification Freshmen - less than 5 credits Sophomore– 5 credits Junior – 11 credits • Senior – 16 credits • Graduate – 22 credits

  5. HS Graduation Requirements English - 4 Credits: English I English II English III English IV AP English (coming soon) Note: Must maintain a 90 avg. to remain in Acc. English each year.

  6. HS Graduation Requirements Math - 4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Upper level Math (Finite Math, Pre-Calculus, or AP Calculus AB) Bridge Math-Students that do not score 19 on the math section of the ACT must take this senior year

  7. HS Graduation Requirements Science - 3 Credits: Biology I Chemistry or Physics Another Lab. Science *AP Biology (Must complete Bio & Chem. I) *AP Chemistry (Must complete Chem. I & Algebra II)

  8. HS Graduation Requirements Social Studies – 3 Credits: W. History OR W. Geography U.S. History Economics and Government AP US History (coming soon)

  9. HS Graduation Requirements Other required courses – 5 credits: Wellness Physical Education and Personal Finance Fine Art 2 years of a Foreign Language Note: Students not pursuing a college career may opt out of foreign language and fine arts.

  10. HS Graduation Requirements Elective Focus – 3 Credits: career and technical (CTE) science and math fine arts (Band or Chorus) AP (Biology, Chemistry, & Calculus AB)

  11. Career & Technical Education Human Services Information Technology Marketing Management Law & Public Safety Health Sciences

  12. High School Requirements– 22 credits • 4 English • 4 Maths – must include Algebra I, Geometry , Algebra II and Upper level Math, or Bridge Math (not met 19 on PLAN or ACT or Finite Math (have met a 19 on PLAN or ACT) • 3 Science – Biology, Chemistry, and 1 Lab Science • 3 Social Studies – • 1 World Geography • 1 U.S. History • ½ Economics/½ Government • .5 Personal Finance • 1 Wellness • .5 PE –exempt if in Band , Sports , Cheerleading • 2 Foreign language – waived if not entering university • 1 Fine Art – waived if not entering university • 3 Elective Focus- CTE , AP, Science/Math, or Fine Arts

  13. State End of Course Exams Count 25% of 2nd Semester Average!!! English I English II English III Biology I Algebra I U.S. History Algebra II Chemistry (Piloting April 2013)

  14. Writing Assessment All Juniors must take during English III

  15. ACT /SAT– required for admission to college Recommended in Junior year after completing at least Geometry . Also needed to take Dual Credit classes at RSCC – 19 ACT score PLAN – all Sophomores take as a practice ACT and to determine areas to concentrate on before actual ACT. This test also determines what Math courses will be taken Senior year

  16. Sample Schedule Freshmen Sophomore • English I • Wellness • Algebra I or Geometry • Biology • World Geography • Chorus or Band or CTE • English II • Geometry or Algebra II • Physical Science or Chemistry • U.S. Government/Economics • Spanish I • Chorus or Band or CTE

  17. Sample Schedule Junior Senior • English III • Algebra II/PreCalculus/ Geometry • Chemistry/AP Biology/AP Chemistry • U.S. History • Elective focus (Chorus/Band/CTE) • Personal Finance/PE II * Dual Credit – RSCC • English IV • Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus or Finite Math or BRIDGE Math • AP Chemistry or AP Biology (if needed) • Personal Finance/PE II • Elective Focus (If needed) * Dual Credit - RSCC

  18. Lottery 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT $5000 per year / renewable – 4 year college or university $3000 per year/renewable – 2 year college or university Technology Centers - no GPA or ACT requirement Must keep a 2.75 GPA in college to retain scholarship Scholarships

  19. General Assembly/Merit 3.75 GPA AND 29 ACT Need based 2.75 GPA and < $36,000 family income Wilder Naifeh Technical Scholarship Enroll with a diploma at a technology center in TN Scholarships

  20. Tennessee Scholars Program • 4 units English • 4 units Math (Alg. 1, Alg. II, Geometry, 1 upper level math) • 3 units Science (Must include 3 lab sciences) • 3 units Social Studies • 2 units of a Foreign Language • 1 unit of Wellness • 1 unit of Fine Arts • 2 Career/Technical courses or 2 AP courses or Dual Credit Courses

  21. Tennessee Scholars Meet required courses 80 hours of community service Overall “C” average in required courses No out of school suspensions (Alt. School) 95% attendance rate

  22. Graduate with Honors Students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT will graduate with honors.

  23. ACT BENCHMARKS English 18 Mathematics 22 Reading 21 Science 24

  24. Graduate with Distinction Students will be recognized as graduating with “distinction” by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following: earn a nationally recognized industry certification participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations be selected as a National Merit Finalist of Semi-Finalist (Must take PSAT exam)

  25. Graduate with Distinction attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

  26. DUAL STUDIES • Roane State Community College – Students may begin taking Junior year!!! • Must have 3.0 GPA and have at least a 19 on the PLAN or ACT on the subject area they wish to take. • Current Courses offered: English Comp 1 & 2, College Algebra, and Psychology • Tennessee Technology Center @ Harrriman • Student must have a 2.0 and good record of behavior and attendance

  27. Extracurricular Activities – it is strongly suggested that students be involved in extracurricular activities such as service clubs and athletics

  28. Clubs/Activities Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ebony Club Beta Club Chess Club Science Club Interact Club DECA Club FCCLA HOSA Skills USA Yearbook Band Cheerleading Drug Free

  29. AthleticsBobby ClarkAthletic Director Baseball Football Basketball Softball Golf Tennis Soccer

  30. QUESTIONS???Thank You for your attendance!

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