Welcome Class of 2024 and Parents Agenda for

Welcome Class of 2024 and Parents!

Agenda for Tonight Transition to Southport High School *Terminology *Grading Scale *GPA l Diploma types and Graduation Pathways l Completing course selection sheet *Required Classes *Electives *Course Offerings Website l Plan Ahead l Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) l

Transition to Southport HS The fastest four years of your life High School Terminology l H – Honors l AP – Advanced Placement l DC – Dual Credit la / b

High School terminology (con’t) l What is a credit ? One semester of mathematics = One credit One year or two semesters of mathematics = Two credits Semester One__Semester Two__Total for year English_______1_________2____ Math_________1________2____

Grading Scale l l l A 93 – 100 A- 90 – 92 B+ 87 – 89 B 83 – 86 B- 80 – 82 C+ 77 – 79 C 73 – 76 C- 70 – 72 D+ 67 – 69 D 63 – 66 D- 60 – 62 F 50 – 59

Point Values for GPA Regular Scale l A = 4. 000 Pts. l A- = 3. 667 Pts. l B+ = 3. 333 Pts. l B = 3. 000 Pts. l B- = 2. 667 Pts. l C+ = 2. 333 Pts. l C = 2. 000 Pts. l C- = 1. 667 Pts. l D+ = 1. 333 Pts. l D = 1. 000 Pts. l D- = 0. 667 Pts. l F = 0. 000 Pts. Weighted Scale l A = 5. 000 Pts. l A- = 4. 473 Pts. l B+ = 3. 972 Pts. l B = 3. 500 Pts. l B- = 3. 056 Pts. l C+ = 2. 638 Pts. l C = 2. 250 Pts. l C- = 1. 667 Pts. l D+ = 1. 333 Pts. l D = 1. 000 Pts. l D- = 0. 667 Pts. l F = 0. 000 Pts.

Weighted Courses Honors (H) and H/Pre. AP Courses English 9, 10 – Algebra 1, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre Calculus, – Biology – World Languages Levels III, V, VI l Dual Credit (DC) Courses in: English/Composition, English/Literature – Finite– Chemistry- Government, US History l All Advanced Placement (AP) Courses English Language, English Literature – Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics – Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, Physics I, Physics II, Physics C - Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, US Government, US History, World History – Studio Art 2 D – Research, Seminar - World Languages (Level IV) French, German, Spanish l

SHS Graduation Pathways Checklist Students must meet the Graduation Pathways requirement by completing ONE option in each category High School Diploma Academic Honors Technical Honors Core 40 General Demonstrate Employability Skills Additional Information Meet all requirements of State recognized Honors Diploma Meet all requirements of State recognized Core 40 Diploma Meet all requirements of State recognized General Diploma Option Additional Information Planning Notes Option Planning Notes Project Based Learning Aerospace, Civil, Computer Sc, Digital, Seminar/Research, Student Publications Service Based Learning Clubs, Co-Curricular, Community Service, Organize/Implement school wide campaign, Sports Ed. Professions, C-9, Info Tech, Interactive Media, JAG, Radio/TV, Work experience, Work ethic certification Work Based Learning Post-Secondary Competency Additional Information Academic OR Technical All requirements met of State Academic/Tech Honors Diploma Option Planning Notes ACT 1) Score 18 or higher in English; OR Score 22 in Reading AND 2) Score 22 or higher in Math; OR 23 in Science SAT ASVAB CTE Concentrator 1) Score 480 or higher in Reading and Writing AND 2) Score 530 or higher in Math Score of 31 or higher Series of two advanced courses through C-9 or SHS Complete three courses with grades of C- or better Complete State/Industry cert. through C-9 or work program AP/Dual Credit Credential/Certification

CORE 40 DIPLOMA 40 CREDITS TOTAL English -8 credits English 9 (2) and English 10 (2) English 11 (2) and English 12 (2) or any upper level of these courses (ADV, H, HG/T, DC, AP) Math -6 credits Algebra I (2) Geometry (2) Algebra II (2) or any upper level of these courses (H, HG/T, DC, AP) *Student must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school Science -6 credits Biology I (2) Integrated Chem/Phys or Chemistry or Physics (2) Upper Level Class (2) Social Studies -6 credits Geography or World History (2) US History (2) Government (1) and Economics (1) PE -2 credits PE I (1) and PE II (1) Health -1 credit Speech -1 credit Directed Electives -5 credits Career/Technical Sequence Fine Arts World Language *World Language -Not required for SHS but many colleges require 2 years Other Electives -5 credits Students must achieve a 2. 0 GPA to be eligible for state financial aid.

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS 47 CREDITS TOTAL English -8 credits English 9 (2) and English 10 (2) English 11 (2) and English 12 (2) or any upper level of these courses Math -6 credits Algebra I (2) Geometry (2) Algebra II (2) or any upper level of these courses Science -6 credits Biology I (2) Integrated Chem/Phys or Chemistry or Physics (2) Upper Level Class (2) Social Studies -6 credits Geography or World History (2) US History (2) Government (1) and Economics (1) PE -2 credits Health -1 credit Speech -1 credit Directed Electives -5 credits Career/Technical Sequence Fine Arts World Language Other Electives -5 credits College and Career Pathways - 6 credits and one of the following: *Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential, or *Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 college credits Complete one of the following: A. Any one of the options (A - E) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors B. Earn the following scores or higher on Work Keys; Reading for Information – Level 6, Ap plied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating In formation-Level 5 C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Ac cuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75 D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Com pass; Algebra 66 , Writing 70, Reading 80 Students must earn a 3. 0 GPA and have no grade lower than a C- will count towards this diploma.

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS 47 CREDITS TOTAL English -8 credits English 9 (2) and English 10 (2) English 11 (2) and English 12 (2) or any upper level of these courses Math -8 credits Algebra I (2) Geometry (2) Algebra II (2) Upper Level Class (2) or any upper level of these courses Science -6 credits Biology I (2) Integrated Chem/Phys or Chemistry or Physics (2) Upper Level Class (2) Social Studies -6 credits Geography or World History (2) US History (2) Government (1) and Economics (1) PE -2 credits Health -1 credit Speech -1 credit World Language -6 credits in one language or -4 credits each in two languages Fine Arts -2 credits Electives -7 credits Must complete one of the following: A. Complete two AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams B. Complete two dual credit courses (6 credits) C. Complete a combination of one AP course (2 credits) and corresponding AP exams and dual credit course (3 credits) D. Score 1750 or higher combined on the SAT critical reading, mathematics and writing with a minimum score of 530 on each E. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT and complete written section Students must earn a 3. 0 GPA and have no grade lower than a C- will count towards this diploma.

Southport High School Scheduling Sheet Grade 9 l Total 12 credits minimum and a Study Hall l Remember to review and follow 8 th grade teacher recommendations *Challenge yourself but be realistic l School Website http: //www. perryschools. org/shguidance/

Four-Year High School Planning Sheet 9 th Grade Sem 1 English Mathematics Science *Soc. Studies PE I Elective St. Hall Sem 2 English Mathematics Science *Soc. Studies Prep College/Career Elective St. Hall 10 th Grade Sem 1 English Mathematics Science PE II Elective(St. Hall) Sem 2 English Mathematics Science Health Elective(St. Hall) 11 th Grade Sem 1 Sem 2 English Mathematics Science U. S. History Speech Elective(St. Hall) Elective(St. Hall) * Required course that must be taken in 9 th or 10 th grade. 12 th Grade Sem 1 Sem 2 English Mathematics Economics Government Elective Elective(St. Hall)

FAQ Does English Lab and Algebra Enrichment count as a credit? l I want to go to college (or earn the AHD), should I take English 9 or Honors English 9? l Should I “double up” in Math? l Do I have to take a Social Studies class my freshman and sophomore year? l Should I take a World Language? l What is a Fine Arts credit? l I’m going to play college sports. Does my GPA and classes really matter? http: //www. ncaa. org/about/student-athlete-eligibility l Do I have to take a Study Hall? l

Freshman Orientation Wednesday, July 22, 2020

SHS Cardinals Class of 2024: We are here to help! Mrs. Julie Fierce: Director of Counseling – Special Programs Phone: 317 -789 -4861 Email: jfierce@perryschools. org Mrs. Tricia Bender: Counselor - Student Last Name: A-Cq Phone: 317 -789 -4864 Email: tbender@perryschools. org Ms. Margaret Tidrow: Counselor – Student Last Name: Cr-Hd Phone: 317 -789 -4836 Email: mtidrow@perryschools. org Mr. La. Mont Rascoe: Counselor - Student Last Name: He-L Phone: 317 -789 -4866 Email: lrascoe@perryschools. org Ms. Keegan Fox: Counselor – Student Last Name: M-Pa Phone: 317 -789 -4857 Email: kfox@perryschools. org Mrs. Erin Shimp: Counselor - Student Last Name: Pb-Ss Phone: 317 -789 -4863 Email: eshimp@perryschools. org Ms. Briana Underwood: Counselor - Student Last Name: St-Z Phone: 317 -789 -4865 Email: bunderwood@perryschools. org