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Hilton Head Island High School

2020-2021 Guide to Graduation

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Table of Contents

Page Subject

3 HHIHS School Counselors

4 Graduation Requirements

5 Grading Policy

6 HHIHS Core Courses

7 HHIHS CTE Pathways

8 HHIHS CTE Pathways Cont'd

9 9th Grade Timeline

10 10th Grade Timeline

11 11th Grade Timeline

12 12th grade Timeline

13 12th grade Timeline Cont'd

14 Concordance Tables

15 ACT & SAT Dates

16 ACT vs. SAT

17 Compare the ACT & SAT

18 Commission on Higher Education

19 LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarships

20 HOPE, Lottery Tuition, Need-based Grants

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South Carolina High School

Graduation Requirements

4 English

4 Math

3 Science

1 US History

½ US Government

½ Economics

1 Other Social Studies

1 PE or ROTC/Health

1 Computer Science

1 Foreign Language or CATE

7 Electives

Total: 24 Credits

Commission on Higher Education

Four-Year College Entry Requirements

4 English, 4 Math, 3 Laboratory Science

3 Social Science--(US History, US Government,

Economics & an additional history – world history or

world geography are recommended)

1 PE or ROTC/Health

1 Fine Art

2 Same Foreign Language

2 Electives-- (One is strongly recommended to be a

computer science. The other can be from: English,

Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Fine

Art, Humanities, PE)

Total: 20 Credits

Requisitos para graduarse en Carolina de Sur

4 Inglés

4 Matemáticas

3 Ciencias

3 Ciencias Sociales (debe incluir Historia de

Estados Unidos y Gobierno/Económica)

1 PE o ROTC/clase de salud

1 Computación

1 Lengua Extranjera o carrera y tecnología

7 Electivas

24 Créditos

Beaufort County School District

Promotional Requirements

Sophomore:

6 total credits

1 English

1 Math

Junior:

12 total credits

2 English

2 Math

Senior:

16 total credits

3 English

3 Math

2 Social Studies

2 Science

Sistema de clasificación por grados

Nivel – grado 9 al grado 10:

6 creditos, incluyendo un credito por Ingles y un credito

por Matemáticas

Nivel – grado 10 al grado 11

12 creditos, incluyendo créditos por 2 clases de Inglés,

créditos por 2 clases de Matemáticas

Nivel – grado 11 al grado 12

16 creditos, incluyendo créditos por 3 clases de Inglés,

créditos por 3 clases de Matemáticas, 2 Ciencias

Sociales, y 2 Ciencias

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South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy

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2020-2021 HHIHS Core Course Sequence

HHIHS uses parent/student input from IGP meetings, historical grades, and teacher recommendations to determine the

best course sequencing for students. Tracks listed are projected. Students and parents may pursue the appropriate avenues

to level up or down based on their needs prior to the drop-date with assistance from their school counselor, however,

parents and student should be mindful of prerequisite courses and teacher recommendations when planning to do so.

Subject 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade

English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

English 1 Honors English 2 Honors English 3 Honors English 4 Honors

AP Language IB English HL-1 IB English HL-2

English 2 Honors English 3 Honors English 4 H ENG 101

AP Language & Composition

(10th gr only)IB English HL-1 IB English HL-2

Creative Writing

Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Discrete Math

Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Prob/Stat CP, Honors

Foundations in Algebra (pt 1) Pre-Cal CP, Honors

Intermediate Algebra (pt 2)

Algebra 2 Geometry Pre-Cal AP AB, BC Calculus

Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Pre-Cal HonorsIB Math Analysis &

Approaches SL 2

Prob/Stat CP, HonorsIB Math Application &

Interpretations SL 2

Calculus CP, Honors

Algebra 2 Pre-Cal IB/AP Calculus IB/AP Calculus

Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Cal Honors Prob/Stat CP, HonorsIB Math Application &

Interpretations SL 2

Calculus CP, Honors MAT 110

Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics CP, Honors

Earth Science Honors Biology Honors Chemistry HonorsAnatomy & Physiology CP,

Honors

Forensic Science

Environmental Science

Marine Science

Biology Chemistry Physics CP, Honors IB Environmental Systems SL

Biology Honors Chemistry HonorsAnatomy & Physiology CP,

HonorsIB Biology SL, HL-1, HL-2

Forensic Science IB Chemistry HL-1, HL-2

Environmental Science

Marine Science

Modern & World History Econ/US Gov US History Sociology

Modern & World History

HonorsEcon/US Gov Honors US History Honors Law Education

AP Human Geography AP World History (10th only) IB US History HL-1 IB History of the Americas HL-2

AP Government &

Politics/Econ HonorsIB Psychology SL, HL-1 IB Business & Org SL

IB Business & Org SL IB Psychology SL

IB Psychology HL-2

interchangeable

8th grade Earth Science

+ Algebra 1

Social Studies

3 credits required for

graduation including US

History, Gov(.5)/Econ(.5),

and 1 other SS elective

8th grade Algebra 1

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MA

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English:

4 credits required for

graduation

Math:

4 credits required for

graduation

8th grade English 1 H

Science:

3 required for graduation,

3 lab sciences required for

4-year college admission.

8th grade Science,

Advanced Science, or

Physical Science

7th grade Algebra 1 +

8th grade Geometry

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO BCSD COURSE CATALOG

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2020-2021 HHIHS CTE Courses & Pathways

General Management (520201) Courses in RED are required. If student take one of the * Courses, it is a 3 Course Pathway.

Industry Credential: Microburst or OSHA (Entrepreneurship), Accounting 1 (MS Office Excel Expert)

Accounting 1 Fundamentals of Webpage Design*

Entrepreneurship Marketing*

Business Law* Work Based Learning (Business)

Business Finance IBA (Phased Out)

Google Applications (Phased Out)

Business Finance (520803) Courses in RED are required. If student take one of the * Courses, it is a 3 Course Pathway.

Industry Credential: OSHA (Business Finance), Accounting 1 (MS Office Excel Expert or Quick

Books) Microburst (Entrepreneurship)

Accounting 1 Personal Finance*

Business Finance Business Law*

Entrepreneurship* Work Based Learning (Finance)

Marketing*

Programming & Software Development (110201) Courses in RED are required. If student take one of the * Courses, it is a 3 Course Pathway.

Industry Credential: OSHA (Programming 2)

Computer Programming 1 Fundamentals of Computing*

Computer Programming 2 Game Design & Development

Fundamentals of Webpage Design Work Based Learning (Information Technology)

Entrepreneurship

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Hospitality & Tourism Courses in RED are required. If student take one of the * Courses, it is a 3 Course Pathway.

Industry Credential: OSHA (Hospitality), Serve Safe (Culinary Arts and Hospitality)

Culinary Arts (520905) Hospitality (520904)

Culinary Arts Mgmt 1 Introduction to Hospitality

Culinary Arts Mgmt 2 Event & Entertainment Mgmt

Accounting 1 Travel & Tourism Mgmt

Entrepreneurship* Accounting 1

Event & Entertainment Mgmt * Culinary Arts Mgmt 1

Fundamentals of Webpage Design Entrepreneurship

Introduction of Hospitality* Fundamentals of Webpage Design

Work Based Learning (Hospitality) Work Based Learning (Hospitality)

Family & Consumer Science (190101) Courses in RED are required. If student take one of the * Courses, it is a 3 Course Pathway.

Industry Credential: OSHA (Child Development 2)

Child Development 1 Introduction to Hospitality Mgmt*

Child Development 2 Personal Finance*

Culinary Arts Mgmt 1* Work Based Learning (Child Development)

Financial Fitness Intro to Teaching*

Computer Science (PLTW) (110701)

4 Course Pathway

Industry Credential: OSHA

Computer Science Essentials Work Based Learning (Computer Science)

PLTW Computer Science

(2021-2022)

PLTW Computer Science Principles (2021-

2022)

Cyber Security (2021-2022)

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12th Grade Timeline From the CollegeBoard’s Big Future website

Fall

• Narrow your list of colleges to between 5 and 10. Meet with a counselor to discuss your choices at your

Individual Graduation Plan meeting. Plan to visit as many colleges as possible, whether in person or virtually.

• Create a master list or calendar that includes:

o Tests you’ll take and their fees, dates, and registration deadlines

o College application due dates

o Required financial aid application forms and their deadlines (aid applications may be due before college

applications)

o Other materials you’ll need (recommendations, transcripts, etc.)

o Your high school’s application processing deadlines

• Ask a counselor to help you request a fee waiver if you can’t afford test fees.

• Take the SAT and/or ACT one more time: Many seniors retake the exams in the fall. Additional course work

since your last test could help you boost your performance. Plus, you already know what to expect on test day.

• Be sure to have your ACT and/or SAT scores sent to the colleges you’re applying to.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): To apply for most financial aid, you’ll need to

complete the FAFSA. Oct. 1 is the first day you can file the FAFSA.

• Prepare early decision/early action or rolling admission applications as soon as possible. Colleges may require test

scores and applications between October 15 and November 15 for early decision admission.

• Ask a counselor or teacher for recommendations if you need them. Give each teacher or counselor an outline of

your academic record and your extracurricular activities.

• Write first drafts and ask teachers and others to proofread your essays. If you’re applying for early decision, finish

the essays for that application now.

• Ask counselors to send your transcripts to colleges. Give counselors the proper forms at least two weeks before

the colleges require them.

• Pay close attention to college application deadlines. As long as student application materials are submitted by the

college deadline it is okay for your recommendation letters to follow shortly after.

Winter

• Finish and send your applications and essays.

• Remember to request a mid-year transcript if a college wants to see Semester 1 grades.

Spring

• Keep active in school. If you are waitlisted, the college will want to know what you have accomplished between

the time you applied and the time you learned of its decision. If you intend to enroll if accepted, tell the admission

director your intent and ask how to strengthen your application.

• You should receive acceptance letters and financial aid offers by mid-April. Notify your counselor of your choice.

• Inform every college of your acceptance or rejection of the offer of admission by May 1. Colleges cannot require

your deposit or your commitment to attend before May 1. Send your deposit to 1 college only.

• Take your IB and AP Exams. Show what you’ve learned in your classes. A successful score could earn you credit.

• Ask your high school to send a final transcript to your college.

• Review your financial aid awards: Not all financial aid awards are the same, so it’s important to choose the aid

package that’s best for you and your family. Be sure to note what you have to do to continue receiving financial

aid from year to year, and how your aid might change in future years.

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Concordance Tables (2018, most recent)

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2020-2021 ACT & SAT Test Dates PrepScholar.com

Test Date Registration

Deadline

Late Registration

Deadline

Online Score

Release

October 3, 2020 (SAT) 4-Sep-20 22-Sep-20 16-Oct-20

October 10, 2020 (ACT) 17-Sep-20 25-Sep-20 20-Oct-20

October 17, 2020 (ACT) 17-Sep-20 25-Sep-20 27-Oct-20

October 24, 2020 (ACT) 17-Sep-20 25-Sep-20 3-Nov-20

October 25, 2020 (ACT) 17-Sep-20 25-Sep-20 11-Nov-20

November 7, 2020 (SAT) 7-Oct-20 20-Oct-20 20-Nov-20

December 5, 2020 (SAT) 5-Nov-20 17-Nov-20 18-Dec-20

December 12, 2020 (ACT) 6-Nov-20 20-Nov-20 22-Dec-20

February 6, 2021 (ACT) 8-Jan-21 15-Jan-21 16-Feb-21

March 13, 2021 (SAT) 12-Feb-21 23-Feb-21 26-Mar-21

April 17, 2021 (ACT) 12-Mar-21 26-Mar-21 20-Apr-21

May 8, 2021 (SAT) 8-Apr-21 20-Apr-21 21-May-21

June 5, 2021 (SAT) 6-May-21 18-May-21 22-Jun-21

June 12, 2021 (ACT) 7-May-21 21-May-21 14-Jul-21

July 17, 2021 (ACT) 18-Jun-21 25-Jun-21 27-Jul-21

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CEEB CODE:

411033

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South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

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