CLASS OF 2018

Things I Need to Know to Graduate in 2018

I need 24 credits to graduate!I need to complete a focused Program of

Study!I need to Pass My End of Course (EOC)

Exams!

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English -4 Credits:•English I or Honors-1 Credit•English II or Honors-1 Credit•English III or Honors-1 Credit•English IV or Honors-1 Credit~AP English Literature or Composition~Dual Enrollment English

Block Scheduling 4 X 4 schedule4 classes in the Fall (August-

December)4 classes in the Spring (January-

May)Total of 32 classes over 4 years

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSMath -4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year)

•Algebra IB or Honors-1 Credit•Geometry or Honors -1 Credit•Algebra II or Honors-1 Credit•Upper level Math:-1 Credit–Bridge Math Students who have not earned a 19 on the mathematics component of the ACT by the beginning

of the senior year will complete the Bridge Math course.

–STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or Statistics)

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Science -3 Credits:~A lab science (Physical Science) -1 Credit

~Biology I or Honors -1 Credit~Chemistry or Honors -1 Credit

Upper level Science classes that we offer are Biology II Honors, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics.

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSocial Studies –3.0 Credits:

~W. History or W. Geography–1 Credit~U.S. History –1 Credit

~Dual Enrollment U.S. History~Economics–.5 Credit~Government–.5 Credit

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSP. E. and Wellness –1.5 CreditsWellness–1 CreditPhysical Education–.5 CreditThe physical education requirement may be

met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and school sponsored intramural athletics.

Personal Finance –.5 Credit

HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFine Art, Foreign Lang., and Elective Focus –6 Credits:

•Fine Art–1 Credit•Foreign Language–2 Credits (Same)•Elective Focus–3 Credits–Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete

three units in the same CTE program area or state approved program of study.–science and math, humanities, fine arts•The Fine Art and Foreign Language requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.

Types of DiplomasRegular DiplomaStudents who complete the required 24 credits to graduate.Honors DiplomaStudents who meet all benchmarks on the ACT.Distinction DiplomaStudents who have completed 12 hours in Dual Enrollment, scored a composite of 31 or higher on the ACT, OR participates in one of the All State musical organizations.

Types of Recognition ProgramsHornet ScholarPoint System that calculates your ACT score and your GPA. You must have a minimum of 1700 pts (out of 2000 pts and no rounding) to be a Hornet Scholar. The ACT score is super scored and must have a minimum of a composite score of 26. This is the highest recognition that you can receive at South Gibson County High School.Formula: GPA x 250 + ACT x 27.7777Ex: 3.9 x 250 + 28 x 27.7777= 1752.7756 pts.Ex: 3.9 x 250 + 25 x 27.7777=1669.4425 PTS

Recognition Programs Cont’d..

Tennessee ScholarThis is a program that recognizes students who do 80 hours of volunteer work, maintain a good attendance record and a certain grade point average.

Credits and GPAHow do I earn a credit?What is the grading scale in high school?What is a gpa?Why is my gpa important?

Upcoming Events8th Grade Expo, Friday January 17th at 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Freshmen and New Student Orientation will be held in August right before school starts. Students will get to their schedules, as well as meet all of their teachers.

Registration ProcessGeneral Information Session. Sign up for a 1:1 registration session that will be

at MMS the weeks of January 21st to February 7th, 2014.

Come to the registration session knowing which Program of Study you would like to participate in.

Talk with your child about his/her future academic plans and possible career choices.

Placement decisions will be provided for certain courses.

Course Request Freshmen Course Request

South Gibson County High School 2014-2015

  Name of Student _______________________________ Each student will register for eight courses English I (Honors or Regular) Circle One

Math (Honors Algebra I, Algebra I or Year Long Algebra) Circle One Physical Science or Honors Physical Science

Lifetime Wellness Freshman Studies/Computer Apps A

____________________ ____________________ ____________________

If you are taking Marching Band, write this in one blank. If you are taking Concert Band, write this in one blank.

4 Year PlanEnglish (4 credits required - 1 each

year)English

I/Honors English II/Honors English III/Honors English IV/ Honors/AP/DEx2

This plan has been reviewed by ______________________ Parent/Student

Math (4 credits required - 1 each

year)

Algebra IA/IB Algebra I

Algebra I Honors

Geometry Geom Honors Alg II

Honors

Algebra II Alg II Honors

PreCalculus

Bridge Math AP Calculus

Statistics PreCalculus

______________________Teacher/Counselor ______________________Date - 8th Grade

Science (3 credits required including Biology I and either Chemistry or Physics)

Physical Science Physical Science H

Biology Biology Honors

Chemistry Chemistry Honors

Anatomy and Physiology Physics Biology II

Honors

______________________Parent/Student

Social Studies - (3 credits required, including US History in 11th and Econ/US Gov't in 12th

World Geo World History taken in 9th or 10th grade

World Geo World History taken in

9th or 10th grade

US History AP US

History DE History

Economics/Pers Fin US

Gov't/Comp Apps - B

______________________Teacher/Counselor ______________________Date - 9th Grade

Fine Arts (1 credit required - may be taken in any grade

9-12)

General Music Band/Color

Guard Theatre

Visual Art Vocal Music

      ______________________Parent/Student

LIFETIME WELLNESS AND PE (1 Credit in Wellness and 1/2 in

PE)

Lifetime Wellness PE .5 credit    

______________________ Teacher/Counselor ______________________Date - 10th Grade

Foreign Language (2 credits of the same

language)  Spanish I Spanish

IISpanish I Spanish

II Spanish II _____________________ Parent/Student

Program of Study         _____________________ Teacher/Counselor

Electives

Fresh St./Comp Apps

- A Athletics

      _____________________ Date

Program of Study ListSGCHS PROGRAMS OF STUDY

CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY

_____ AGRICULTURE: VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCE

_____BUSINESS: SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

_____HEALTH SCIENCES: BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

Ag Science Marketing & Management Principles Health Science Education

Small Animal Science Sports & Entertainment Marketing Diagnostic Medicine Large Animal Science Advertising & Public Relations Anatomy & Physiology

Veterinary Science Forensic Science

_____AGRICULTURE: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING &

_____BUSINESS: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

_____HEALTH SCIENCES: DIAGNOSTIC SCIENCE

APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES Computer Applications Health Science Education Ag Science Accounting I Diagnostic Medicine Principles of Agricultural Mechanics Business Economics Anatomy & Physiology Ag Power & Equipment Business Management Clinical Internship Ag & Biosystems Engineering

_____AGRICULTURE: AGRIBUSINESS

_____BUSINESS: HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

_____HEALTH SCIENCES: THERAPEUTIC CLINICAL SERVICES

Ag Science Computer Applications Health Science Education Principles of Agribusiness Health Science Education Medical Therapeutics

Agricultural Business & Finance Administrative Management Rehabilition Careers

Anatomy & Physiology OR Clinical Internship

_____ AGRICULTURE: HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

_____BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING _____HEALTH SCIENCES: PUBLIC HEALTH

Ag Science Computer Applications Health Science Education Principles of Plant Science & Hydroculture Accounting I Emergency Preparedness Greenhouse Management Accounting II Behavioral & Community Health

Global Health & Epidemiology

_____AGRICULTURE: ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL _____BUSINESS: BANKING & FINANCE

_____HEALTH SCIENCES: EMERGENCY SERVICES

Steps to Register for 1:1 Appointment Step 1: Go to www.google.com Step 2: Click Sign-In (top right hand corner) Step 3: Enter- E-mail: sgc8reg@gmail.com Password: gohornets Step 4: Click the grid icon at the top right hand corner. Then select calendar icon, lower right

hand corner. Step 5: Use arrows at the top left to scroll to your desired date Step 6: Double-click the time/date of your appointment Step 7: Replace the word AVAILABLE with your student’s name. Enter your name in the

Description box located in the middle of the page. Step 8: Click the red SAVE button. Click ONLY THIS EVENT. Step 9: To log out, click the drop down arrow at the person icon on the top right hand corner of

the page and click sign-out.   -Only select a time slot that says AVAILABLE. -Meetings will be held beginning January 21st-February 7th at Medina Middle School.  -Time slots are divided every 20 minutes.  -When you click on your desired date/time, if you see someone else’s information, then that

time slot is taken. Please choose another appointment time.  

Contact InformationAmber Tritt

9th & 10th Grade Counselor

E-Mail: atritt@gcssd.orgPhone: 783-0999 ext.

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