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Welcome to Canton South High School!

Welcome to Canton South High School!. 8th Grade Transition Night. Meet your High School Counselors…. Overview of H igh S chool. Graduation . Requirements. 21 Credits. 4.0 English. Graduation . Requirements. 4.0 Math. Graduation . Requirements. 3.0 Science. Graduation .

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Welcome to Canton South High School!

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  1. Welcome to Canton South High School! 8th Grade Transition Night

  2. Meet your High School Counselors…

  3. Overview of High School

  4. Graduation Requirements 21 Credits

  5. 4.0 English Graduation Requirements

  6. 4.0 • Math Graduation Requirements

  7. 3.0 Science Graduation Requirements

  8. 3.0 • Social Studies Graduation Requirements

  9. .5 • Health Graduation Requirements

  10. 1.0 • Fine Art or Waiver Graduation Requirements

  11. 2 Semesters of PE or waiver Graduation Requirements

  12. Pass OGT Tests Graduation Requirements

  13. Graduation Requirements 21 Credits

  14. Waivers….

  15. Fine Art Waiver: A Fine Art Waiver may be earned with the completion of one credit of a Career-Tech course.

  16. Jr./Sr. Career-Tech Programs • Metal Fabrication • Graphic Design • Info Systems • CBI • Sports Medicine • Culinary Arts • PLTW • Auto Technologies • HS of Business • Cosmetology • Construction Tech • Teacher Academy • Health Occupations • Biomed Engineering • Programming/ Video Gaming

  17. Career Tech Courses available to Freshmen (= Fine Art Waiver) • Project Lead The Way • Biomedical Engineering • High School of Business (2 semesters)

  18. Physical Education Waiver A Physical Education Waiver may be earned after the completion of two seasons of high school sports or band.

  19. Academic Honors Diploma Criteria • 4 English, Math, Science (must include Physics), Social Studies • 3 Foreign Language • 1 Fine Art • 3.5 Grade Point Average • 27 ACT or 1210 SAT • Must earn 7 out of 8 criteria

  20. Career-Tech Honors Diploma Criteria • 4 English, Math, Science (any advanced science), Social Studies • 4 Career Tech Units • 3.5 Grade Point Average • 27 ACT or 1210 SAT • Achieve competency benchmark • Must earn 7 out of 8 criteria

  21. Testing in High School.... OGT PLAN PSAT ACT/SAT Compass Test

  22. Getting Involved…. • Extracurriculars • Clubs • Band/Choir • Plays/Musicals • Sports • Speech

  23. Information you need to know for your incoming freshman….

  24. 6.0 credits is recommended, which allows for one period of study hall.Can take 7.0 credits, but no study hall.

  25. A note about Pre-AP Classes….

  26. Pre-AP Classes • Increased rigor • Weighted grades; heavier GPA implications • Preparation for AP and Dual Enrollment courses

  27. English 3 period block • Global Studies • Physical • Science

  28. Scheduling....

  29. No Pre-AP option for Physical Science

  30. Math Placement

  31. Placement indicated on scheduling card.

  32. Sample Course Requests

  33. Turn Registration Card into FMMS Main Office by Friday, February 14th

  34. Miscellaneous….

  35. Not happy with your Explore results?

  36. Get English & math teacher recommendation to take Compass Test

  37. Compass Test at CSHS Wednesday, February 19th

  38. Recommendations required for: Application required for Yearbook.

  39. Summer Work All incoming freshmen will be required to complete summer work. 8th grade teachers will distribute assignment sheets in the Spring. Also available on the CSHS website.

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