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WHHHS. Nicki Fields                 School Counselor Nicki.fields@rcstn.net            . Graduation Requirement. EOC/TCAP tests are administered at the end of the class session and this year counts 15% of the student’s final grade for the semester. 

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  1. WHHHS Nicki Fields                 School Counselor Nicki.fields@rcstn.net            

  2. Graduation Requirement EOC/TCAP tests are administered at the end of the class session and this year counts 15% of the student’s final grade for the semester.  • EOC/TCAP Tests-currently English I, English II, United States History, Algebra 1, Algebra II and Geometry (this is subject to change each year) • Must take the ACT to graduate  • Must score a 70 or higher on the Civics Test

  3. English Requirements* • English 1 1 Credit • English 2 1 Credit • English 3 1 Credit • English 4 1 Credit or Dual English credit through Volunteer State or Austin Peay counts as English 1010 and English 1020 for college credit.

  4. Math Requirements • Math-4 Credits (students must take a math class every year) • Algebra 1: 1 Credit • Geometry 1 Credit • Algebra 2 1 Credit • Upper level Math 1 Credit The following will be other math options (cont on next slide):

  5. Other Math Options for Year 4 • Bridge Math for students who have not earned a 19 on the ACT Math portion • Bridge SAILS through Volunteer State for students that score less than 19 on the ACT Math Portion and are going to a 4-year college. • STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, Advanced Calculus, Statistics, Dual Enrollment Math)

  6. Science & Social Studies Requirements Social Studies 3 credits World History & Geography 1 credit U.S. History & Geography (Junior Year) 1 credit Economics (Senior Year) ½ credit Government (Senior year) ½ credit • Science-3 credits • Lab science of choice -1 credit • Chemistry/Physics-1 credit • Biology 1 -1 credit

  7. Fine Art, Foreign Language & Elective Focus • Fine Art- 1 credit • Foreign Language- 2 credits of the same language • Elective Focus (program of study)- 3 credits • Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program of study. • Science, math, humanities, fine arts can also be an elective focus.

  8. Other Requirements • Wellness 1 Credit • P.E. ½ Credit • Personal Finance ½ credit

  9. Elective Focus at WHHHS • Veterinary and Animal Science • Agribusiness • Digital Arts and Design • Business Management • Office Management • Teaching as a Profession (online) • Early Childhood Education Careers • Accounting • Diagnostic Services • Therapeutic Services • Dietetics and Nutrition

  10. Elective Focus at SHS • Residential & Commercial Construction • Fashion Design • Nursing Services • Culinary Arts • Cosmetology • Criminal Justice and Correction Services • Engineering • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

  11. Grade Promotion • 6 credits =   Sophomore • 12 credits = Junior • 20 credits = Senior • 26 credits = Graduation • If you don’t earn the credits then you will not be a sophomore

  12. ATTENDANCE • ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT! IF YOU ARE NOT IN CLASS THEN YOU CANNOT RECEIVE THE INSTRUCTION TO EARN CREDITS. • The State of Tennessee and Robertson County Board of Education adopted a policy where 8 unexcused tardies or early dismissals will equal 1 unexcused absences.  10 unexcused absences can result in truancy charges. • Board Policy (4.520) states that if a student has an A in the course and no more than 3 excused absences, OR if they have a B in the course with no more than 2 excused absences, they will exempt them from taking final exams.  Students that have had ISS or OSS will not be exempted. 

  13. What is GPA? • A = 4 points • B = 3 points • C = 2 points • D = 1 point • F = 0 points • This is very important for class rank, university admissions, scholarships, etc. • Your GPA starts after your very first nine weeks (quarter 1) grades. • Ranking (the Board Policy-students taking at least 8 advanced classes will be ranked above those that do not) • Advanced Classes + 3 points are added at the end of each nine weeks grade • AP Classes +5 points are added at the end of each nine weeks grade

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  15. Early Post-Secondary Opportunities (EPSO) • Robertson County School System has many opportunities for  post-secondary credit to jump start student's college/career paths. • Volunteer State Community College Dual Credit:  on-line or high school campus.  This allows students to begin earning college credits as a junior. • Austin Peay State University Collaborative is available for juniors and seniors.  These post-secondary credits are earned through APSU with the possibility of earning an Associate’s Degree when graduating from high school. • Tennessee College of Applied Technology offers limited number of seats starting junior Year.  Campuses is located in Portland, TN.  Students may gain hours toward vocational certifications. 

  16. EPSO-Tennessee Ready Graduate • Score a 21 or higher on your ACT • Or • Complete 4 Dual Enrollment Classes including classes at TCAT • Or • Complete 2 Dual Enrollment Classes and earn an industry Certification ex. EKG Certification, Microsoft Office Certification (there are additional ones please see the counselor) • Or • Complete 2 Dual Enrollment Classes and score a designated score on the ASVAB.

  17. Costs • Students meeting the college admissions guidelines can receive four free college classes. You are responsible for cost of textbooks. • The Robertson County School System covers the cost of the Industry Certification Test(s) • The ASVAB is free to take • Students can take the ACT free twice: spring of junior year and fall of senior year on state designated dates

  18. Graduation • To graduate with Honors a senior must complete all graduation requirements with a minimum of a 3.50 • To graduate with State Honors the student must meet all four Benchmarks on the ACT • To graduate with Distinction a student must have a 3.00 GPA and have one of the following: Earn 12 hours of Dual Enrollment, Score a 31 or higher on the ACT, Attain a score of 3 or higher on 2 AP tests, earn an industry certification, participate in a Governor's School. • Yes, you can graduate with all three!

  19. ACT tips • Take rigorous courses • Visit act.org often for practice • Enroll in ACT Prep • Read, read, and read • Attend ACT tutoring • Set an ACT score goal

  20. Important • It is important to stay in contact with your high school counselor • Please make sure that you are using Power School to stay informed about your child's grades.  

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