WELCOME FRESHMEN PARENTS SOCIAL TRANSITION ACADEMIC TRANSITION SOCIAL

WELCOME FRESHMEN & PARENTS!

• SOCIAL TRANSITION • ACADEMIC TRANSITION

• SOCIAL TRANSITION: üEncourage Involvement üBe the Parent –Stay “In Kid’s Way” üFoster Independence & Responsibility üBALANCE!

• ACADEMIC TRANSITION: üMonitor Progress üKnow Graduation Requirements üHigh School Record—starts in 9 th grade! üGet Ready For College— Start now

PARENTS—Monitor • SKYWARD—All parents AND students have access http: //www. acs. ac • If you need this info, let us know

§REPORT CARDS & INTERIM GRADES: ØOct. 21 st - 1 st 9 wks. ØNov. 11 th - interim ØJan. 9 th - Mail Fall term report cards

§HELP FOR STRUGGLING STUDENTS: ØContact Teacher by phone or email (listed on ACHS website) ØTutoring is offered by most ACHS teachers before and/or after school ØRemediation – during Advisor ØPARENT CONFERENCES

üGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Reqs – 28 credits COURSES English Math Credits Details Must take 1 course each year 4 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, & 4 Science 3 W. History OR W. Geog US Govt/Econ US History P. E. /Wellness 1 1. 5 Upper Level Math* Biology I, Chemistry or Physics, another lab science Must take World History or World Geography Band, ROTC to satisfy 0. 5 in P. E.

Graduation Req’s cont COURSES Credits Details Personal Finance 0. 5 Program of Study (POS) Foreign Language Fine Arts 3 min http: //www. acs. ac 2 Spanish or French – Must be 2 credits of SAME language 1 6 min Band, Flags, Chorus, Vis. Art, Crafts, Theatre Arts, Hist of Rock, Music Theory Electives TOTAL 28 CREDITS

üHIGH SCHOOL RECORD

§Grades & Credits §GPA ØUse only semester Averages ØA=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0 ØValedictorian Selection— Formula: GPA 35%; Strength of Schedule 35%; ACT 30% §Test Scores—EOC, PLAN, ACT, SAT

üGET READY FOR COLLEGE

§Academic Readiness ØTake Challenging courses ØDevelop good study habits ØMake good grades ØUpward Bound—What is it?

§Academic Readiness (cont. ) ØACES Program ØTake the PLAN (Practice th ACT) in 10 Grade ØTake the PSAT (Practice SAT) 9 th, 10 th & 11 th grades

§Financial Readiness ØSave Money now! ØScholarships • Based on Merit, Need, Special Talent • Range from $100 – Full Tuition • Most Require Application, Essay…Lots of Work!

§HOPE Ø 3. 00 GPA OR 21 ACT Ø$4, 000 4 -yr. or $2, 000 2 -yr. Ø+$1, 000 3. 75 GPA & 29 ACT OR + $1, 500 if AGI < $36, 000 §WILDER-NAIFEH Ø$2, 000 to Any TN resident to a Tennessee Technology Center

http: //www. achs. ac/? Page. Name='Guidance' • NEWS • WEB LINKS • SCHOLARSHIPS • FINANCIAL AID • SPECIAL PROGRAMS • MUCH MORE!!

OTHER TOPICS: • HOMEWORK REQUESTS • ATTENDANCE POLICY • DRESS CODE • SKYLERT

§ Driver’s Permit forms Also known as Certification of Compulsory School Attendance Ø Sign up in the guidance office Ø Allow 24 hours Ø Check for grades and attendance Ø • Must pass 3 of 4 subjects in the last grade term • Must have acceptable attendance – according to state guidelines • No permit forms will be given during the summer • MUST BE HERE 9 WEEKS

Driver’s License Driving test is no longer given on a walk-in basis. You must call and make an appointment at the TN license testing center @ 4573958.

Feel free to call or email us with any questions or concerns! 457 -4718 Email listed on school website