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PURPOSE
• Identification of Key People• Process & Schedule of Registration for New School Year•Graduation Requirements•General Information
KEY PEOPLERegistrar: Mrs. Clark (transcripts,
records)9th & 10th grade Counselor : Mona Wright11th & 12th grade Counselor: Kenisha
Brown
Test Coordinator: Georgia PinkstonPrincipal: Robbie Slater10th Grade Admin: B. Eutsey11th Grade Admin: B. Sullivan
Graduation Requirements
2 different diploma optionsClass of 2016 Diploma Option
Class of 2017, 2018 & 2019: The New Diploma Option.
Grade Classification
Grade classification is based on the number of credits a student earns NOT the number of years he or she has attended high school or the expected graduation year.
Graduation Year
Promotion to
the 10th grade
Promotion to
the 11th grade
Promotion to
the 12th grade
Credits to
graduate
2014And
beyond5 12* 17* 24
Testing
10th Grade—Aspire (April/ACT generated)▪ English, Math, Reading, Science
11th Grade—ACT Plus Writing (April)▪ English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing▪ College Entrance Exam
12th Grade—WorkKeys (Feb./ACT generated)▪ Applied Math, Locating Info, Reading for Info▪ Work Ready Skills Assessment
Preparation is the Key
USA Test Prep ACT Study Guides (library or purchase) ACT Website Google: ACT Sample Questions; Free
ACT practice test; ACT prep Courses available at AUM Tutors available
Don’t just take it once!
ACT
ACT fee waivers are available in Guidance Office for free/reduced lunch students.
Juniors=1 Seniors=2
Test Dates (www.actstudent.org) June 13, 2015
(deadline w/o late fee 5/8)
September 12, 2015 October 24, 2015 December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 WHS TEST: April 19,
2016 (FREE) June 11, 2016
COST• ACT (No Writing):
$38• ACT with Writing:
$54.50
ACT
Scores automatically sent to WHS
Choose up to 3 colleges to receive scores for free
Send scores to NCAA for college athlete eligibility
Alternative Course Options
• AP Courses• College Level Course• Prepares Students for
the Rigor of College Coursework
• College Credit Granted IF Student Makes a Qualifying Score on AP Exam
• Course is Free; Fee Charged for Exam
• Dual Enrollment Courses• ECTC Offering DE
Beginning Fall 2015 (Application due date coming up)
• College Campus/Satellite Campuses/Online—summer/after school (Preapproval Required)
• College Credit Guaranteed• Fees to take Courses
(Unless Qualify for ECTC Scholarship for Career Tech Courses)
AP Course OfferingsENGLISHAP English Language & Composition AP English Language & Literature MATHAP StatisticsAP Calculus AB & BC SCIENCEAP BiologyAP Environmental ScienceAP ChemistryAP PhysicsHISTORYAP US History
Dual Enrollment Course Offerings
Career Tech Robotics Manufacturing
Technology Computer Science Drafting & Design Welding
Questions?—Mark McGhee
Academic Speech Psychology Art Social Studies
Questions?—Susan Dubose
AP/Dual Enrollment
ABILITY is important; but the MOST important factors are COMMITMENT, DRIVE, and MOTIVATION.
Students need to be disciplined and they need support from home to be successful in these challenging courses, but the pay off is TREMENDOUS!
Another Option:Summer Credit Advancement
ACCESS or E2020 (online courses) available to get ahead or make room in schedule
Two 4 week sessions = 2 semesters (June/July)
FREE Application Available in Guidance Office SUGGESTED COURSES: Gov’t / Econ; Career
Prep A or B (required by SDE); Foreign Languages; Other Electives, etc.
Work at Home; Test on Campus
Request Process
Parent MeetingsSelection Forms DistributedCompleted Selection Forms Returned NLT Friday, April 24th
Counselors input requests into iNow
The Registration Form
Make sure to complete: Parent/ Guardian Name & Phone #
(if we have changes or questions how can we contact you)
Indicate Special Services if applicable Student’s Post High School Plans: These
may change in the future, but what are they now?
Student’s Career/ Occupational Goal:
Course Recommendations
Based on:▪Test data▪Graduation Requirements▪Teacher Input/Recommendation
Recommendations ASSUME students will pass current courses.
Changes may be made this summer. Core Recommendations: If options are
provided (AND/OR) please circle your choice(s).
Course Recommendations Cont’dParents may:Approve recommendations
Override recommendation(s) ▪By writing a letter to request a schedule change. Only parents can request a change.
Overriding: Other options
ENGLISH 10TH: English 10 OR English 10 PreAP 11TH : English 11; Hon. English 11; OR AP
Langage 12TH: English 12; Hon. English 12; OR AP
Literature MATH
10TH : Algebra I B; Geometry; OR Algebra II w/ trig
11TH: Algebra II w/ trig; Algebraic Conn; OR PreCalculus
12TH : Algebra II; PreCalculus; Probability & Stats; OR AP Calculus AB or BC
Overriding: Other options HISTORY:
10TH: US History 10; US History 10 Hon.; OR AP US History
11TH: US History 11; US History 11 Hon. OR AP US History
12TH : US Gov’t / Economics OR US Gov’t/ Economics Hon.
SCIENCE: 10TH: Physical Science; PreAP Physical Science ; OR
PreAP Chemistry 11TH & 12TH : PreAP Physical Science; Environmental
Science; Forensic Science; Anatomy; Hon. Anatomy; AP Chemistry; AP Biology; AP Environmental; AP Physics
Electives
Students should select any and all required electives not taken previously
Students should select courses based on: interests, needed life skills, career exploration or preparation.
Electives
Several Electives have fees- please be prepared to pay those course fees at the beginning of the school year.
Some electives my require an application or an audition/tryout (yearbook, robotics, band, athletics, varsity choir).
Most applications are available from the sponsor. Sponsors/Coaches will provide Counselorswith rosters for scheduling.
Scheduling Process
STUDENT request courses Number of requests determines the
type of courses and the number of courses needed
2015-16 Master Schedule is created based on requests (demand)
Automated scheduler is used to create schedules.
Scheduling Policy
Talk to your student regarding their course selections as they relate to their level of commitment, life goals & academic goals.
Schedule changes are discouraged. Changes for a different teacher; a different period; or without approval cannot be accommodated.
Submit by deadline: April 24th
Scheduling Questions
COMING SOON ONwww.gowhs.com
2015-16 Parent Night PowerPointWHS Course Information Book
E-mail teacher(s) or counselor your questions
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