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Class of 2017Graduation Requirements

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

West 101School Day: 8:25-3:31

Modified Block Schedule

M,Tue,Fri- 7 period day/50 min classes

W, Th- 4 period day/90 min classes (with a built in IF/Study Hall)

Report card every 9 weeks

Final Grades posted and credit earned at the conclusion of the course

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

Grading Scale: Grading Scale

A (90 – 100) 4.0

B (80 – 89) 3.0

C (70 – 79) 2.0

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

West 1019th GRADE End of Course Tests

9th Gr. World Lit.

Biology

Coordinate Algebra

Accelerated Coordinate Algebra

Analytical Geometry

Accelerated Analytical Geometry B/Advanced Algebra

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

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

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

REQUIRED FRESHMAN ACADEMIC CLASSES

MathCoordinate Algebra Coordinate Algebra with

SupportAccelerated Coordinate Algebra

Analytic Geometry AAccelerated Analytical Geometry B/Adv.

Algebra

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

AP Human Geography

World LanguagesSpanishFrenchLatin

FRESHMAN ACADEMIC ELECTIVES

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

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

Arts and Humanities

Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)

Instrumental (Band)

Drama/Theatre (Acting)

Choral (Chorus)

Engineering

Engineering(Foundations of Engineering)

Robotics Team

Family Consumer

Consumer Science(Food/Nutrition & Wellness)

Culinary Arts (Sophomores only)

Cosmetology(Salon Services Core I)

Business & Communication Systems

Business Education (FBLA)(Business Essentials)

Broadcast Media (TV, Video)(Broadcast Video I)

Marketing (DECA)

(Marketing Principles)

Computer Science Technology

(Computing in the Modern World)

Parent PortalTeachers are making academic recommendations

(English, Math, Science)

Students/parents will be able to view

recommendations once the Portal OPENS on:

Wednesday, Feb 20th Students/parents will pick electives and 3

alternatives choices in Portal.

Portal CLOSES on:

Friday, March 8th

Course Waiver

If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to

override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are

due by:

April 12th

Waivers will be completed online ONLY

Counselor HelpCounselors will be available on a walk-in basis

on the following days:

Tuesday, March 5thWednesday, March 6th

Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

WFHS PEP RALLYMarch 26, 2013

VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

@ 10:30-12:00

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

and

PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

@ 1:00-2:30

Wolverine Days

Dates TBD (end of July)

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