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Block Schedule 4 classes per semester 90 minutes long

The course catalog is on the White House Heritage website on the main page and on the school counseling page http://www.rcstn.net/whhs/homepage

The course catalog includes: Courses offered at White House Heritage Courses offered at Springfield High School Dual Enrollment Courses

Total of 26 credits to graduate 4 – English

(English 1, 2, 3, and 4) 4 – Math

(Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and 1 other math) 3 – Science

(Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry or Physics) 3 – Social Studies

(U.S. History, Economics and Government, and 1 other Social Studies)

1 – Lifetime Wellness .5 – Physical Education 2 – Foreign Language

(Spanish 1 and 2 or Latin 1 and 2) 1 – Fine Art

(Art, Music, Drama) .5 – Personal Finance 3 – Program of Study 4 – Additional Electives

Must earn a 70 or higher every 9 weeks to get credit for the class

Each 9 weeks you will get .5 or ½ of credit If you do not get at least a 70 in a 9 week period

you will have a few different options Retake the class Take a different class depending on which class you

failed Credit Recovery

Only if you get a 63 – 69 in the class Summer School

Standards for Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies/History, Science, and Technical Subjects

Helps students have a clear understanding of what they are suppose to learn

Helps everyone get on the same pageHelps prepare students for college and careerswww.corestandards.org

Dual enrollment classes are either online or at White House Heritage. These credits will most likely count as college credits depending on which college they plan to attend

Student must have a 3.0 GPA as well as acceptable PLAN, ACT, or SAT scores

Students are allowed a total of $1200 in grant money during their Junior/Senior year to go towards dual enrollment. A max of $600 may be used per semester

Classes offered Speech Psychology Pre-calculus 1 and 2 American History 1 and 2 Algebra French 1 and 2 Sociology Spanish 1 and 2

AP Courses English 3 and 4 Biology World Geography

Spanish 3Latin 1 and 2

EOC (End of Course) Tests You must take an EOC for the following classes:

Algebra 1 and 2, English 1, 2, and 3, Biology 1, and US History

They will count as 25% or ¼ of your grade

PLAN Test This is given during your sophomore year and it

indicates how well you will do on the ACT This test will also be used to determine eligibility

for dual enrollment

ACT/SAT These are the most important tests in high school Everyone takes the ACT for free their junior year You can take it additional times at a cost The SAT is similar to the ACT These tests measure what you have learned from K-

12 The scores you receive on these test will determine

what scholarships you get and what colleges you are accepted to

Most colleges accept either test

Others Tests Common Assessments Writing Assessment Think Link

Tardies are defined as not being in the proper classroom when the bell sounds to begin class

Unexcused absence-car trouble, cleaning house, shopping, baby-sitting, “Personal Business”, hair appointments, errands, re-lacing your shoes, etc..

8th unexcused absence = letter home10th unexcused absence= reported to the

Robertson County Juvenile Court System

WHH has a 95% attendance goal each day!

Try to do things earlier rather than laterTry to communicate with your teachersTry to stay organizedTry to plan out your time

Grading scale A (93 – 100) = 4.0 B (84 – 92)= 3.0 C (75 – 83)= 2.0 D (70 – 74)= 1.0

Students must complete normal graduation requirements along with 80 hours of community service, overall “C” average, 95% attendance, and no Out-of-School Suspensions

Also there is an application students must complete

Scholarships are available only to TN ScholarsTuition scholarships to any Technology Center

in TennesseeUnion University $2500 per year for 4 yearsAdditional scholarships

Easy money Hope Lottery Scholarship

3.0 GPA, 21 on ACT, 980 SAT $6000 a year for up to 5 years $30,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More options for collegeScholarship money to help pay for tuitionMTSU pays Valedictorians and Salutatorians

$3000 per year for 4 years

MTSU pays students who have a good GPA and ACT score $2000 for 3.5 GPA and 26 on ACT $3000 for 3.5 GPA and 27 on ACT $4000 for 3.5 GPA and 29 on ACT $5000 for 3.5 GPA and 32 on ACT

Additional ScholarshipsCollege Options

Track Soccer Basketball Baseball Football Cheerleading Softball Volleyball Cross Country Golf Tennis

BandSenior Beta ClubNational Honor SocietyWhite House Heritage FFAFellowship of Christian AthletesChorus

Spanish ClubFCCLAFBLAFFAYearbookAcademic Team

Rewards are given to students with excellent academics, attendance, and behavior

Rewards include: class parties, name recognition, $5.00 Friday, Preferential parking

Sign up sheets are located in the back