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Instead of 6 periods,
Instead of single-number grades, • Such as 90
Instead of being in a
class with kids the same age,
Saturday School
You have 4 blocks
You may have points (or a fraction) • Like 180/200
You could possibly be
in a class with a kid of any age
Over 8 abs • 3 Tardies = 1 Absence
Credits are what your receive when you pass a class (70 or above)
28 credits are required to graduate
If all credits possible are earned, you will earn 9 credits per year • New classes every 18 weeks
• Nine week classes earn ½ credit
• RTI classes last the entire year
4 Classes (Blocks) per day/30-min. RTI
• 7:50 – 9:10
• 9:25 – 9:55 (RTI)
• 10:00 – 11:20
• 11:25 – 1:15
• 1:20 – 2:40
Tier 2/Tier 3 Intervention Selection
13 Freshmen with an A average
4.5 Classes Each Semester Semester = 18 Weeks Quarter = 9 Weeks
• Semester 1: August – December (S1) Quarter 1: August – October (Q1)
Quarter 2: October – December (Q2)
• Semester 2: January - May (S2) Quarter 3: January - March (Q3)
Quarter 4: March – May (Q4)
Report Cards Mailed At End of Each Quarter
Greater emphasis on grades, GPA, class rank, ACT score, attendance
10 unexcused absences/20 total absences = Court
Consequences for failing classes • No more summer school; online credit recovery
• May have to repeat the course the following year
College Athletics—NCAA • 2.3 Minimum GPA; 16 Core Courses
• NCAA Clearinghouse
English – 4 credits
• English I
• English II
• English III OR
Composition I at
CSCC
• English IV OR
Composition I or II at
CSCC
Math – 4 credits
(1 per year)
• Algebra I (9th)
• Geometry (10th)
• Algebra II (11th)
• SENIOR MATHS:
Bridge Math (No College)
SAILS Math (<19 ACT)
Calculus (>19 ACT)
CSCC College Algebra (22+)
Science – 3 credits
• Physical Science,
Anatomy & Physiology,
Agriscience
• Biology I (10th)
• Chemistry (11th/12th)
Social Studies – 3 credits
• World History
• Economics/U.S. Government
• U.S. History (12th) or
U.S. History at CSCC
Health – 1.5 credits
• Lifetime Wellness
• Physical Education
(1/2 credit)*
• *P.E. ½ credit may be
waived if the student
participates in marching
band or sports
Personal Finance – 0.5 credit
19 Core • English (4)
• Math (4)
• Science (3)
• Social Studies (3)
• Health (1.5)
• Personal Finance (0.5)
• 3 Program of Study Courses
Agriculture
• Audra Flippo
Business
• Rick Rice/Cary Crews
Computers
• G Lee/Sonya Jackson
Health Science
• Lisa Edwards
• Lindsay Statom
Cosmetology
• Renee Gobbell
Carpentry
• Nicky Dixon
Manufacturing
• Ricky Mitchell
Automotive
• Ricky Casteel
Dual Enrollment
(Jr/Sr)
• Welding
• Cosmetology
• Computer Information
• Machining
For College: • Fine Art (1)
Band
Art History/Art I
Music History
Senior Drama
• Foreign Language (2)
Spanish I
Spanish II
These exams are
similar to TCAP tests
and are now called
TNReady. Counts
10% of final grade.
Current TNReady
Exams:
English I
English II
English III
U.S. History
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
After-School Tutoring • Math (Pulley) until
4:00 p.m.
Before-School
Tutoring • Math (Curry) at
6:30 a.m.
WCB Academic
Banquet in Spring
Juniors and Seniors
are given the
opportunity to take
college classes while
still in high school
Each class taken is
equivalent to taking
the same subject in
high school
Whatever letter
grade is made in the
college course, the
highest number
grade for that letter
grade is given at the
high school
• A = 100
• B = 92
• C = 84
• D = 74
3.0 GPA
18 ACT English for
Comp. I/II
19 ACT Reading
22 ACT Math for
Pre-Calculus Algebra
2 free classes
3rd course = $200
4th course = $500
Any other courses,
student may borrow
from their HOPE
Scholarship from
their freshman year
of college.
What colleges are
most interested in
Awarded points
based on your letter
grade
• A = 93-100
• B = 85-92
• C = 75-84
• D = 70-74
Points
• A = 4 points
• B = 3 points
• C = 2 points
• D = 1 point
Perfect GPA (All A’s)
= 4.0
92
88
84
95
• 1 C/2 B’s/1 A
• 1 x 2/2 x 3/1 x 4
• 2 + 6 + 4 = 12
• 12/4 credits =3.0 GPA
93
88
85
95
• 2 B’s/2 A’s
• 2 x 3/2 x 4
• 6 + 8 = 14
• 14/4credits = 3.5 GPA
2.75 and higher to get
into most colleges
3.0 (or 21 ACT)
required for Hope
Scholarship
Believe it or not,
• 93 = 100
• 85 = 92
• 75 = 84
College Entrance Exam
Offered Nationally 6 Times/Year (5-6 wk. deadlines)
• September
• October*
• December
• February*
• April*
• June
Now offered state-wide for all JUNIORS in April
Test during junior year at school is FREE
All others = $42.50
4 Sections
• English (45 min.)
• Math (60 min.)
• Reading (35 min.)
• Science (35 min.)
Writing
ACT Prep
Breakdown
• Highest score = 36
• National Avg. = 21
• State/Wayne Co. Avg.
= 19-20
• Remedials for
subscores under 19
• 21 for Hope
Scholarship
SCHOL GPA ACT AMOUNT REQ
Chancellor 3.9 29 $3000/Yr Honors
College
Dean 3.85 26 $2000/Yr
Excellence 3.8 24 $1000/Yr
Advance 3.7 23 $750/Yr
Achieve 3.2 21 $500/Yr
SCHOL GPA ACT AMOUNT
Chancellor 3.5 30 $5000/Yr
Presidential 3.5 28 $4000/Yr
True Blue 3.5 26 $3000/Yr
Provost 3.5 25 $2000/Yr
SCHOL GPA ACT AMOUNT
Volunteer 34-36 $8000/Yr
Volunteer 30-33 $6000/Yr
Volunteer 28-29 $3000/Yr
For more TN Lottery Scholarship information, visit collegepaystn.com.
For more college info, visit collegefortn.org.
Colleges/Scholarships
expect more than just
good grades
• Clubs/Activities
• Sports/Teamwork
• Community Service
• Good Attendance
• Recommendation
Letters
• Work Experience/
Responsibility
16 Core Credits (must have a higher math than Alg. II such as SAILS Math or Calculus—Bridge Math does not count)
College Requirements
• 1 Fine Art
• 2 Foreign Language
2 Career/Technical • 1 must be computer-related
• Ag, Business, Health Science, Cosmetology, Welding, Carpentry, Manufacturing, Automotive
Maintain “C” average
95% attendance for
all 4 yrs
No out-of-school
suspensions
80 hours of
community service
Lack of parental
involvement
Immaturity
Attitude toward school
Too much time spent
texting, on Internet, on
social media, tv
Poor attendance Wrong friends Lack of time mgmt.
Making excuses
Getting too many
“irons in the fire”
Stay involved; don’t be naive
Create a positive attitude toward
school
Monitor texting and social media;
only allow after
homework/studying complete;
take up at night; watch for
“drama”
• Twitter (kids), Instagram (kids),
Snapchat (kids), Facebook (adults),
Texting
Sick or just don’t feel good Surround yourself with
good people Get a planner; use it
Accept responsibility
Limit activities to avoid
stress
Attend Saturday School
Reward students with more
independence for showing
responsibility
Allow students to do things for
themselves
Finish work first then reward
yourself
Know what’s going on at school—meet teachers, check web site, e-mail teachers
Schedule appts. after
school and return to school after morning appts.
Study with smart friends
Handle stress effectively
Permit forms accurate
• Must take with you; good
for 30 days
• Cannot be failing more
than one subject
• Will need original birth
certificate and SSN
Driver’s License Appt.
Permits/Licenses, by TN
state law, will be revoked if
students fail more than one
class per grading period or
have 15 or more unexcused
absences.
Student is responsible for
any reinstatement fee
Let calls from the following numbers go to voicemail so you
can listen again. Put in your phone so you will know it’s
more than likely an automated call. Share information with
students.
• 722-3238 (WCHS)
• 722-3548 (Board of Education)
If you want to let automated calls go to your cell phone or a
different number, write the new number in the bottom right-
hand corner of your pre-reg form.
Driver’s Ed—no certified teacher; slight insurance break; need to know now for planning purposes
Program of Study is correct—will use for planning
Sports are correct
Mark out anything you want to change, update, and leave with us
Pick up schedules at Reg in August; may not get all courses you registered for
Folder Contents
Facebook—Heather Prater Warren
www.wchswildcats.com
Contact me with any schedule changes or questions as soon
as possible