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Welcome Parents of The Cougar Class of 2014

Welcome Parents of The Cougar Class of 2014. AHS Student Services. Dean of Student Services – John Hayden A-C – Ms. Taylor D, P, Q, V-Z – Ms. Schwartz E-J – Ms. Chenet K-O – Ms. Andrews R-U – Mr. Chancy Student Assistance Program Coord . – Ms. Pittelli.

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Welcome Parents of The Cougar Class of 2014

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  1. Welcome Parents of The Cougar Class of 2014

  2. AHS Student Services • Dean of Student Services – John Hayden • A-C – Ms. Taylor • D, P, Q, V-Z – Ms. Schwartz • E-J – Ms. Chenet • K-O – Ms. Andrews • R-U – Mr. Chancy • Student Assistance Program Coord. – Ms. Pittelli

  3. High School 101 - Objectives • By the end of the evening, parents should know: • Diploma for Future Ready Core (FRC) completion • Annual promotion requirements • Quality points awarded for difficulty level of class • GPA and class rank • Course offerings • Exam/EOC information • Who to contact • Resources

  4. HS Graduation Requirements • Complete Future Ready Core Requirements • 26 credits required • Pass 5 EOC assessments *Algebra I *Biology *English 1 *Civics & Econ *US History

  5. Specific Graduation Requirements • English I, II, III, IV 4 • Math 4 • Science (Earth, Biology, Physical) 3 • Social Studies (World History, Civics & Economics, US History) 3 • Healthful Living 1 • Electives 11 • TOTAL 26 ******These are minimum graduation requirements.******

  6. ELECTIVES • 11Credits REQUIRED for graduation – should consist of: • 2 Elective credits of any combination from – • Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Arts Education • Second Languages • 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (4 course concentration) from one of the following: • Career & Technical Education (CTE) • Arts Education • Any other subject area (math, science, social studies, English, or cross-disciplinary • 5 additional elective credits

  7. University of North Carolina System Admission (Minimum) Requirements • By satisfying FRC graduation requirements you will meet minimum requirements for UNC System Schools with one exception: you still must take 2 consecutive levels of a Foreign Language. • By the year 2013, the minimum requirements for admission will be a 2.5 GPA and 800 SAT (Critical Reading & Mathematics) or 17 ACT.

  8. Course Offerings • English 9 • Math • Science • Social Studies • Healthful Living • Additional Course (Elective) • Additional Course (Elective) • Additional Course (Elective) • Electives are courses you “choose” to take. You can take a core course as an elective. • Many students will take an additional math .

  9. Courses Requiring a Recommendation • Language Arts (English) • Math • Science • World History • Foreign Language for Level II students • Academic Support Classes

  10. Language Arts (English) • English 9 • English 9 Honors • Speech I • Trends & Movements in Young Adult Literature • Intro to Communications & Mass Media (Journalism)

  11. Math • Introduction to Math combined with Foundations of Algebra (yearlong) • Algebra I, Part 1 combined with Algebra I, Part 2 (yearlong) • Algebra I (semester course) • Algebra I Plus • Geometry Honors • Algebra II Honors

  12. Social Studies • World History • World History Honors • Geography

  13. Science • Earth Science • Earth Science Honors • Biology Honors (must have completed Algebra I in8th grade) • Typically, the science course is tied to math placement

  14. CTE 9th Grade Offerings • Architectural CAD Drafting I • Health Team Relations • Foods I Fundamentals • Computer Applications I • Teen Living • Apparel Development I • Principles of Business & Personal Finance • Marketing • Fashion Merchandising • Computer Engineering Technology I

  15. Foreign Language • Foreign Language is not recommended for 9th graders unless they have been recommended to begin at Level II. • Levels I and II are taken the same year • Spanish • German

  16. Visual and Performing Arts • Visual Arts I • Art History • Theatre Arts I • Guitar I • Concert Chorus (Boys) Fall/Spring • Choral Ensemble (Girls) Fall/Spring • Orchestra I (Strings) Fall/Spring • Band I Fall/Spring

  17. Sample Schedule to Think About • Semester 1 • English I Honors • Biology Honors • Geometry Honors • Healthful Living • Semester 2 • Computer Applications • Algebra II Honors • World History Honors • Speech I

  18. Recommendations and Waivers • Teachers recommend students for courses they feel the student will be most successful. They consider a student’s aptitude as well as work habits. • A waiver must be filled out for each class that differs from the teacher’s recommendation. Waivers can be downloaded from www.apexhigh.com.

  19. PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS To go to 10th grade: • Complete 6 credits • Credits: 1 English • 2 out of 3 in Math Science or S Studies • 3 additional credits To go to 11th grade: • Complete 12 credits • English II, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 S Studies • 8 additional credits

  20. Attendance • Wake Co policy dictates that a student absent for more than 10 days in a semester class or 20 days in a yearlong class can be assigned a grade of FF indicating failure due to excessive absences. • This includes both excused and unexcused absences. • 2 absences in a block scheduled class is like missing 4 days of learning.

  21. High School Sports! • 85% Attendance required during the semester prior. • Under 19 on or before October 16th • Must have passed 3 courses during the previous semester • Must maintain overall 1.5 GPA • Must not be convicted of a felony • Must live in the school district and enroll no later than the 15th day of the present semester

  22. Learner’s Permit • 14 ½ Years old • 30 hours in the driver’s education classroom • 6 hours actual driving • DMV and DPI require that you pass 3 of 4 classes each semester=Graduated License • Students must pass 70% of courses (3 out of 4 on a block schedule) to be able to obtain or maintain their drivers license!

  23. Quality Points • Level 1- Academic • Level 2- Honors • Level 3- Advanced Placement (AP)

  24. About Quality Points

  25. GPA Example – 11th grade student

  26. Previous Grades (same student)

  27. Cumulative GPA

  28. Total Quality Points / Total Credits Attempted = GPA 71 divided by 24 = 2.958 GPA Can this student go to a 4 year college? Probably, but it depends on a variety of factors. However, choices may be limited.

  29. Looking ahead:What do colleges look at? • Grade Point Average (GPA) • Difficulty of Course Load • SAT/ACT scores • Class Rank • HS and community activities, involvement • Recommendations • Writing -- Essay

  30. Communication • Website • www.apexhigh.com • Cougar Notes • Phone Master • Student SPAN account • Parent SPAN account • Email

  31. Follow us on Twitter@apexcounselors

  32. Top HS Survival Tips • Help your child to be interested and enthusiastic about high school. • When in doubt, ask for help! • Help them to be here. On time. Everyday. • ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO MAKE GOOD CHOICES! • Get involved! • Help them self advocate. • It is never too early to think about college, day 1 of high school counts!

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