Welcome to High School

Welcome to High SchoolRising 9th Grade Registration InformationSowhats so different about High School???FreedomClasses are much harderDo I really have to pass my classes to promote?Students should know that high school is the beginning of advanced study. Students should come prepared to be in charge of their success and /or failure. Students need to know that the expectations in high school are much higher than they are at the middle school level. Anonymous high school teacherDoes it matter what electives I take?Does homework really count?3Freedom

No more walking in linesNo more teamsHigh school is about becoming more self-sufficient and Independent.4To be successful in high school you need to know how to.Take notesKeep yourself organizedStudy really studybefore a test, they shouldnt just look over their notes, but actually work out questions again off homework and notes.I guess I would say I have seen a lot of students who dont know how to keep their notebooks and folders organized. That is, if they even have a notebook or folder.Taking good notes is critical. They give you something to look back on when you are doing your homework or studying for a test or quiz.Being successful is about balancing freedom and responsibility. High school affords students the opportunity to experience a little more freedom of choice. In high school students take themselves to and from class, lunch, the bus/parking lot, etc. Students have the opportunity to join a wide variety of clubs and participate in an array of sports. Students who decide to run for student government also get a voice in some of the school policy and extracurricular programs. Additionally, students have an important say in their course selection. With all of this freedom comes a great deal of responsibility. In high school students are expected to be more self sufficient and to take personal responsibility for their academic success. This means being engaged in class discussions, completing homework every day in every class, and self-pacing to complete major projects. Success in high school also requires students to take notes and study those notes and other materials every night to be prepared for and successful on, the high volume of quizzes and tests.As mentioned above, in high school students have a voice in the selection of their classes. Teachers provide recommendations regarding level (standard, honors, or AP), but ultimately it is up to a student and their parent(s) to select the level they feel provides an appropriate challenge while at the same time being rigorous to prepare them for their post high school endeavors. For example, if a student plans to attend college after high school they must take the a challenging course load that both prepares them for college and is competitive when compared to their peers across the country who are applying for the same spots at a given college.High school can be a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work too. Please be a serious student, who is involved in and committed to their academic success

5Get InvolvedOne of the most important factors to being successful in high school is finding your Place.

Statistics show that a students school involvement is a major factor in reducing the risk of dropping out. So...get involved in Student Government, clubs, activities, and athletics and make high schoolYOUR own. You meet new people and make new friends. If your club or activity doesn't exist, you can possibly create one. You also build a great resume for colleges and scholarships. Be a voice in your school and get involved.6

RULESAND POLICIES

DRESS CODE DONTS

NO CELL PHONES OUT IN THE BUILDING DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY!

Once you enter the building, all cell phones/multimedia must be put away until you exit the building at 3pm.

Laptops are a privilegenot a right. Please adhere to the guidelines to ensure we take care of our equipment.CELL PHONES AND MULTIMEDIA DEVICES

A-T-T-E-N-D-A-N-C-Ehigh school students must attend each class for a minimum of 82 of 90 days per semester

All absences, including excused, unexcused, and out-of-school suspensions, in excess of 8 per class will result in loss of academic course credit for that class unless the excessive absences are made up in SLHS Administratively Approved After School Program.

Students that are absent for 7 or more days in any class, including excused, unexcused, and out-of-school suspensions, will not be allowed to attend a field trip if the trip will cause the student to miss any other classes. CreditsElectivesAlternatePrerequisitesConcentrationTranscriptGPA / Class RankT-E-R-M-S

A credit is given when you successfully complete the requirements for any class in which you are enrolled.

1 class is worth 1 credit and a two block class is worth 2 creditsCREDITAny class which is not a core course. (Core classes are English, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Example: Intro to Culinary, or Art.

ELECTIVEA course that can be used if one of the students top 8 cannot be scheduled. ALTERNATE This is a class that you have to take and successfully pass before you can take the next class in an area. *Example: Spanish I before you can take Spanish II

4 courses in one area CTE, Arts Ed., JROTC, or one subject area *Examples: Microsoft Word, Animal Science, Foods I, Foods IIArt I, Art II, Art III, & Painting and DrawingAP Psychology, AP Government, AP European, & Western Civilization IPREREQUISITESCONCENTRATIONSA permanent document started in the ninth grade that shows the courses taken, grades, attendance, and your standardized test scores .

Your eighth grade EOG scores appear on your high school transcript! Including any high school courses taken in middle school. This includes Algebra I, Geometry and English.

Employers and colleges will ask to see your transcript when you apply for a job or for College admission.TRANSCRIPTYour GPA is the mathematical average of your final course grades. You divide the number of points earned by the number of classes taken. Honors Courses are given one additional point.

AP Courses are given 2 additional points.

AOHT courses receive credit

Your GPA is reported in both weighted and unweighted terms.

On a 4.0 scale:A = 4.0B = 3.0C = 2.0D = 1.0F = 0.0

Class rank is determined by the weighted GPAGRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)Year 1 Promotion from 8th grade ( Pass Math, Language Arts, Science or Social Studies and Pass math and Reading EOGs)

Year 2 Pass 5 Credits & Attendance Requirements

Year 3 Pass 12 Credits & Attendance Requirements

Year 4 Pass 20 Credits including English I, II, & III

In Order to Graduate You Must Have 28 Credits

GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION

Future Ready = 28 Credits4 English4 Math3 Science4 Social Studies1 Health/PE2 Electives in CTE, Arts, or World Language4 Courses in Concentration CTE, ROTC, Arts, or Subject Area6 Electives any area

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete all local and state requirements for graduation and have an overall four-year unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher.4 credits in English4 credits in Mathematics and a higher level Math3 credits Science (EE Sci., Biology, and Chemistry or Physics)4 credits Social Science (World History, Civics/Econ., US History)NC ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM

NC ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM2 credits Language other than English (same foreign language)1 credit in health and physical education4 credits constituting a concentration (CTE, JROTC, Arts Education, Foreign Language, other subject area)3-5 credits in advanced courses (Honors, AP, college level, CTE)

Athletes must:Pass a minimum of 3 courses the previous semesterRising 8th graders must pass 5 of 6 classes in their 8th grade year to participateBe in attendance at least 85 % of the previous semesterMeet high school requirements for NCHSAA eligibility standards in college

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

DRIVERS EDUCATIONClasses are offered often for students who will be 15 within a six month period of the class.

Registration is online at http://lee.schoolwires.net/driverseducation

Students must pass 3 out of 4 classes each semester to be eligible to hold a NC Drivers License or Permit

Block or 4 X 4 ScheduleTwo 90 Day Semesters ( Fall & Spring)Four 90 Minute Instructional Periods eachdayStudents will take 4 classes in Fall semester & 4 different classes in Spring semesterStudents earn 1 credit for each class; having the potential of earning 8 credits each year.

BLOCK SCHEDULE A student receives a course that they already passed.A student wants to move up to Honors Level . If a student has not met the prerequisite.

Counselors office

A student who fails to return a Registration Card or register online with Course Planner will forfeit any right to a schedule change.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

At Southern Lee High Schoolwe want YOU toIf you are interested in AVID at SLHS, please let Guidance or Mrs. Layton at West and Ms. Bok at SanLee get you an application. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 1st, and interviews are that same week!

You can call SLHS and ask for Mrs. Joanna Perkins or Mrs. Heather Harvey and we will assist you. Visit www.avid.org for more info!

36GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

GARY HARTRACHEL DIALKATIE BECKROSANA MEDAN

SHARON MERCER(Career Center)EXCELLENT WEBSITESlee.schoolwires.net/southernleecfnc.orgfastweb.orgcollegeboard.comact.orgwww.careercruising.com

The Goal: May 2018

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