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Getting Ready For High School. Watch out for the seniors!. Why High School Grades Matter. Getting into colleges Joining the military Getting a job. Scheduling. Block Schedule 4 classes per semester 90 minutes long. Course Catalog. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Watch out for the seniors!
Getting into collegesJoining the militaryGetting a job
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