10 th Grade Parent Meeting

10th Grade Parent Meeting

Introductions • Ms. Grayson – Counselor • Ms. Board - Liaison • Ms. Gatling – Social Worker • Ms. Eaves – Nurse • Ms. Lovett – Office Extraordinaire • Ms. Hauser – Dean of Students

Announcements • Spirit Wear • Important Dates • August 21..........................Picture Day • September 10..................Awards Night

School Counseling Program • November 19th – FOCUS Night • 6:30 Decision Making Skills (Academic and Social/Emotional) • 10th Grade Advising in Feb/March • ACT/SAT Resources

Academics • Need 27 High School Credits to graduate • Need 61 Credit Hours to receive their Associates degree • English III = English 111, 112, 231 • Spanish 111 & 112 (Taken in College) • World History 111 & 112

Academics

Math Acceleration • Some students will have the option to skip High School Precalculus and take MAT171 College Precalculus based on: • Grades • EOC/NCFE Scores • NCDAP • MAT 171 Pretest • Even if you qualify, would need to see if acceleration is needed based on 4-year degree plan. Most degrees don’t require above MAT 271 • Even without acceleration, students can still take MAT 271, 271 College Calculus I & !!

Sophomore Seminar • It is a class designed to help students be successful in their sophomore year. • Friday activities count toward seminar grade • Service Learning • Pass/Fail grading

Testing • Pre ACT – Nov 15th • NCDAP Math - October

Associate in Arts • Associate in Science Career/Technical College Transfer Associate in Applied Science • Information Technology • Construction Management Technology • Automotive Lite-Duty Diesel Technology • Motorsports Management Technology • AC/H/R Technology • Electrical Systems Technology

Academics – Dropping classes • Students are not allowed to drop a class after the first day of classes • Dropping a class is only allowed for administrative reasons & with permission • If a student drops a class or is dropped from a class by the college: • Receive an “F” for a high school grade and will have to pay for the book for that class. • If the class is taken out of sequence, must wait for sequenced time to retake class

Academics – Grade Replacement • Can only attempt to replace the grade in classes currently passed with a ”C” better 4 times during high school. • The grade earned in the 2nd attempt will be the grade on the transcript, even if it is lower.

College Communications • Ms. Board is the Liaison – Direct questions regarding college coursework to her. • Parents do not email or call instructors directly. • Have your student log in to Blackboard to check on college progress.

Parent Portal vs. Blackboard • What you will be able to see: • Grades for High School Courses • Attendance • Electronic Report Cards • Hopefully available when school starts • Demographic Forms

Policies • Bring Your Own Device – May bring your own laptop or electronic device, but will not be able to print. • Code of Conduct – Cabarrus Tech & RCCC • Dress Code • Outside Food • Textbooks – Must be turned in the day of exam or will be charged. • $25 Computer Usage Fee • Computer Damage • $10 Supply Fee

Sophomore Trips • Asheville Trip • Cost approximately $365 for students • Cost approximately $450 for adults – will need a background check • Fundraisers are starting • Day Trips • Payment Policy • K12 Payment Center • No Refunds after the No Refund date

Fundraisers • PTSO Fundraisers • InvestIn Your Student • Dining Out Nights – Check Calendar • Individual Trip Fundraisers • Auto Bell – Now – Aug. 30 • Yankee Candle – Oct – Nov • School Fundraisers

Communications • Connect Ed • Email • Facebook • School Website • Remind.com

Partnerships • Do you know of any businesses or organizations?

Meal Benefits • Must apply each year • www.lunchapplication.com • Everyone should apply to see if they are eligible • If you qualify, your benefits: • Free/Reduced meals • Waivers on ACT, SAT, College Applications, Access to scholarships • If you qualify, benefits to the school: • Increased funding

10 th Grade Parent Meeting