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Covenant Christian High School

Covenant Christian High School. Class of 2017 (and transfer student) Orientation. Why should we talk about academics?. To help you experience success at Covenant To help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? Provide information Educate you about the tools available

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Covenant Christian High School

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  1. Covenant Christian High School Class of 2017 (and transfer student) Orientation

  2. Why should we talk about academics? • To help you experience success at Covenant • To help your parent(s) help you How will we do that? • Provide information • Educate you about the tools available • Create 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 for admittance and for scholarships

  5. Required vs. Elective • Required: a class that a student must to take in order to meet the criteria for a particular diploma. • Elective: a class that a student may choose to take in addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma requirements.

  6. Diplomas Offered at Covenant:

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

  8. Core 40 Diploma Courses Required for Core 40 Diploma: • English/Language Arts 8 semesters • Math (2 Quantitative Reasoning) 6/8 semesters • Science 6 semesters • Social Studies 7 semesters • Bible 4 semesters • World Languages 4 semesters • Fine Arts 2 semesters • Physical Education 2 semesters • Health & Wellness 1 semester • Technology/Applied Arts 1 semester Total Required Credits: 43 Plus Elective Credits: 5 Total Core 40 Diploma Credits:48

  9. Core 40 with Academic Honors Courses Required for Core 40 with Academic Honors: • English/Language Arts 8 semesters • Math 8 semesters • Science 6 semesters • Social Studies 7 semesters • Bible 4 semesters • World Languages 6 semesters • Fine Arts 2 semesters • Physical Education 2 semesters • Health & Wellness 1 semester • Technology/Applied Arts 1 semester Total Required Credits: 45 Plus Elective Credits: 7 Total Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Credits: 52

  10. Honors Diploma • Higher standards than Core 40 • 2 additional math credits vs. quantitative reasoning option • 2 additional language credits • Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. • No grade lower than a C • Must earn a 26 ACT /1750 SAT/earn 6 college credits in dual credit courses from the priority course list • Special recognition for admission • More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships

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

  12. How Can Parents Help? 1) Hold your child 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 office. 5) Attend parent-teacher conferences.

  13. Additional Information • Webpage: http://www.cchrhs.org (Students – Guidance) (scholarships, test dates, meeting dates, etc.) • Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office. • Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall bulletin board.

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

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