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Class of 2016Graduation Requirements

23 creditsEnglish: 4 creditsMath: 4 creditsScience: 4 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsCareer/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 creditsHealth/Personal Fitness

West 1017 period day…50 min classes…report card every 9 weeks

Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course

Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course = .50 credit

Grading Scale:

Grading ScaleA (90 – 100) 4.0B (80 – 89) 3.0

C (70 – 79) 2.0

Summative Grades (75%)Formative Grades (25%)

West 101End of Course Tests

9th Gr. World Lit.

Physical Science

Biology

Coordinate Algebra

Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A

Amer. Lit.

U.S. History

Economics

Counts 20% of the Final GradeHOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)

: 3.7 ( Zell Miller Scholarship Core GPA All )academic subjects

English Science9th Lit/Comp Biology9th Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors

MathCoordinate Algebra Coordinate Algebra with

SupportAccelerated Coordinate Algebra/

Analytic Geometry A

Social Studies (elective only)World Geography (.5 credit)AP Human Geography

World LanguagesNot required for graduation, but

Recommended for 4 year colleges

SpanishFrenchLatinAmerican Sign Language

Sample Schedule9th Lit/Comp

Biology

Coordinate Algebra

Health/Personal Fitness

Elective

Elective

Elective

Sample Schedule 9th World Lit/Comp Honors

Biology Honors

Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/

Analytic Geometry A

Health/Per. Fitness

Spanish/French/Latin

AP Human Geography

Elective (student choice)

Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9th gr.

Keys How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Get involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination

This is the foundation year for your high school career

Course Waiver

If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to

override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are

due by:

April 13th

Waivers will be completed online ONLY

Parent PortalTeachers are making academic recommendations.

Students/parents will check teacher

recommendations once the Portal opens.

Wednesday, Feb 15th.Students/parents will add in electives and 3

alternatives choices into Portal.

Change teacher recommendations using Waiver

Form only.

Portal closes on Friday, March 2nd.

Counselor HelpCounselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the

following days for scheduling issues and help.

(No Appointment Needed)

Wednesday, Feb 22nd

Thursday, Feb 23rd

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Wolverine Days

Dates TBDPick up class scheduleFind your classes/tour the buildingPay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.)Clubs, Activities, AthleticsPurchase Spirit WearBus # and route information

Content Area Break Out Sessions

There will be six rotating groups through Math, World Language, English,

Science, Social Studies/AP, and Portal Training

You are currently seated by your designated break out session color

DISMISS w/SGA BY COLOR