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8th Grade NightRockwood Middle SchoolRockwood High School
High School
New Courses – learn new information, challenge yourself !
New Classmates – older students were once just like you
New Teachers – do not be afraid to ask for help
During high school you will grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially
Success in High School
Academically Socially
Get organized Take schoolwork
seriously Always do your
personal best
Don’t let peer pressure run your life
Learn to make wise choices
Have healthy relationships
Stay healthy and safe Deal with conflicts
peacefully
H S Graduation Requirements
English -4 Credits: •English I-1 Credit •English II-1 Credit •English III-1 Credit •English IV-1 Credit
H S Graduation Requirements
Math -4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year) •Algebra I-1 Credit •Geometry -1 Credit •Algebra II-1 Credit •Upper level Math:-1 Credit –Bridge Math Students who have not earned a 19 on the
mathematics component of the ACT by the beginning of the senior year are recommended to complete theBridge Math course.
–-Adv. Algebra and Trigonometry _ Pre-Calculus, Calculus -- Dual Credit - College Algebra
H S Graduation Requirements
Science -3 Credits: Physical Science – 1 credit Biology I-1 Credit Chemistry or Physics- 1 Credit Ecology - 1 Credit Anatomy and Physiology – 1 Credit
H S Graduation Requirements
Social Studies –3.0 Credits: •W. History–1 Credit •U.S. History–1 Credit •Economics–.5 Credit •Government–.5 Credit
H S Graduation Requirements P. E. and Wellness –1.5 Credits •Wellness–1 Credit •Physical Education–.5 Credit–The physical
education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, JROTC, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and school sponsored intramural athletics.
Personal Finance –.5 Credit
H S Graduation Requirements Fine Art & Foreign Language •Fine Art–1 Credit Band General Music College Art •Foreign Language–2 Credits (Same) Spanish I /Spanish II
H.S. Graduation Requirements Elective Focus
Career and Technical Education
Fine Art
Math/Science
Elective Focus – Fine Art
Band
General Music
College Art
Construction/Carpentry
Construction Core Carpentry 1 Carpentry 2
Business Tech Keyboarding/Doc. Integrated Technology Interactive Multimedia
Home Economics Family Consumer
Science Child Development Nutrition & Foods Math/Science Calculus Advanced Algebra Pre-calculus Anatomy and
physiology Ecology Physics
Elective FocusCareer/Technical
Graduate with Honors Students who score at or above all of
the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT will graduate with honors.
Graduate with Distinction Students will be recognized as graduating with
“distinction” by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following :
Earn a nationally recognized industry certification
Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools
Participate in the state ‘s All State musical organizations
Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist.
End of Course Exams
Count 25% of Final Grade
Critical area courses English I English II Biology Algebra I U.S. History
Writing AssessmentAll Juniors must take during English III
ACT /SAT– required for admission to college
Recommended in Junior year after completing at least Geometry . Also needed to take Dual Credit classes at RSCC – 19 ACT score
PLAN – all Sophomores take as a practice ACT and to determine areas to concentrate on before actual ACT.
Classification of classes
Freshmen - less than 5 credits
Sophomore– 5 credits
Junior – 11 credits
Senior – 16 credits Graduate – 22 credits
Sample Schedule
Freshmen Sophomore
English I Wellness Algebra or Geometry Physical Science if
taking Algebra I Biology if taking
Geometry World History Elective Focus
English II Geometry or Algebra
ii Biology/Ecology/
Chemistry U.S. Government PE – unless exempt Elective focus- Foreign Language –
unless exempt if not collegebound
Sample ScheduleJunior Senior English III Algebra II/PreCalculus/
Advanced Algebra Chemistry/Physics/
Anatomy U.S. History Personal
Finance/Economics Elective focus
Dual Credit – College Algebra/College Psychology
English IV PreCalculus/Advanced
Algebra/Calculus/BRIDGE Math/Capstone Math
Physics/Anatomy/Ecology
Elective Focus
Dual Credit - College English/College Algebra
College Psychology
Possible online classes
Technical CoursesFamily and Consumer Science
Child Development
Nutrition and Foods
Integrated Technologies
Interactive Multimedia
Keyboarding/Document Formatting
Auto : Engine Performance
Transportation Core
Carpentry
Construction Core
Lottery 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT
$4000 per year / renewable – 4 year college or university
$2000 per year/renewable – 2 year college or university Technology Centers - no GPA or ACT requirement
Must keep a 2.75 GPA in college to retain scholarship
Scholarships
General Assembly/Merit3.75 GPA or 29 ACT
Need based 2.75 GPA and >$36,000 family income
Wilder Naifeh Technical ScholarshipEnroll with a diploma at a technology center in TN
Scholarships
Tennessee Scholars
Meet required courses
80 hours of community service
Overall “C” average in required courses
No out of school suspensions
95% attendance rate
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Clubs/Activities
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Junior Civitan
Bible Club
Beta Club
Drama Club
DECA Club
FCCLA
FBLA
Skills USA
Yearbook
Band
Cheerleading
Athletics
Baseball Football Basketball Softball Golf Tennis Soccer Wrestling
ALAN REED – [email protected]
AMANDA EVANS – ASST. [email protected]
MISTY NELSON – GUIDANCE [email protected]
Rockwood High School – www.roaneschools.com/rhs