Dreher High School 10 th Grade Guidance Presentation

Dreher High School 10 th Grade Guidance Presentation Class of 2019

Guidance Counselors and Staff • 10 th Grade Counselors: – Mr. Padgett – Last Names A-G – Mrs. Smith – Last Names H-O – Mr. Kirkley – Last Names P-Z • Staff: – Ms. Walker – Registrar – Mrs. Cook – Records Clerk

Graduation Requirements • English/Language Arts - 4 credits • Mathematics - 4 credits • Science - 3 credits • U. S. History - 1 credit • Economics (1/2 credit), Government (1/2 credit) • Other Social Studies - 1 credit • Physical Education or ROTC - 1 credit • Computer Science - 1 credit • Foreign Language or Technical Class - 1 credit • Personal Health - ½ credit • TOTAL 24 UNITS

SC Four-Year College Entry Requirements • English - 4 credits • Math - 4 credits - must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a fourth, higher-level math • Lab Science - 3 units - must represent at least two different fields from biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science • Social Studies - 3 units • Foreign Language - 2 units minimum; some colleges require 3 • Fine Arts - 1 unit • PE or ROTC - 1 unit • Electives

New Grading Scale • Effective August 2016, the State of South Carolina is adopting a new GPA/grading scale for all public high school students. • The old scale remains in place for any credits/grades earned prior to August 2016. • The old scale was a seven-point grading scale. Effective this year, the new scale is a ten-point scale.

Comparison of Grading Scales Old Scale Letter Grade New Scale 93 - 100 A 90 – 100 85 - 92 B 80 – 89 77 - 84 C 70 – 79 70 - 76 D 60 – 69 Below 70 F Below 60

New GPA Conversion Chart (Excerpt)

Special Note • For the current students, the quality points scored on the former 7 Point grading scale will be averaged with the quality points earned on the current 10 -Point grade scale to determine a student’s GPA. • Therefore, for sophomores, most will have one year under the “old” scale and three under the “new” scale. Your GPA will be computed using a combination of both scales.

Standardized Testing for Sophomores • Required at Dreher: – PSAT - October 19 - practice test for the SAT – EOC’s: – English I – Algebra I – Biology I – US History

LIFE Scholarship • $5000 per year at in-state colleges • 3 Requirements; must meet two of the three: – 3. 0 or higher weighted GPA at graduation – Rank in top 30% of the graduating class – Earn 1100 or greater on SAT or 24 or greater on ACT

Upcoming Dates • January/February – Sophomore Conferences • October 19 – PSAT • Sophomore year is a good time to become involved in extracurricular activities as you start to build a resume in preparation for your college applications. • Taking strong coursework and making good grades are also important for success in college admissions.