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Welcome to Covington High School
Class of 2016 Orientation Meeting
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Staff at CHS Principal, Ms. Peggy Murdock Assistant Principals
Ms. Ellen S. Clark Mr. Marcus Heaston Mr. Mark McClain
Guidance Counselors Ms. Vickie Fayne Mr. Rusty Richardson
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Planning for course work 24 total credits for graduation 16 of those credits are in the core areas
4 English 4 Math (Students must take a math class each year) 3 Social Studies 3 Science 1.5 Wellness .5 Personal Finance
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English 4 credits English 1 1 credit English 2 1 credit English 3 1 credit English 4 1 credit Dual English 4 1 credit
(6 hours college credit)
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Math 4 credits(Students must take a math class/credit each year.) Algebra 1 1 credit Algebra 2 1 credit Geometry 1 credit Upper Level Math 1 credit Bridge Math
Students who have not earned a 19 on the mathematics subtest of the ACT.
STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics)
Math – UT Martin Dual Credit College Algebra
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Science 3 credits
Biology 1 1 credit Chemistry or Physics 1 credit Another Lab Science 1 credit
Physical Science Ecology Biology II
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Social Studies 3 credits World History
or World Geography 1 credit
U.S. History 1 credit
U.S. History Dual Enrollment 1 credit 6 hours college credit
Economics ½ credit
U.S. Government ½ credit
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Fine Art, Foreign Language, and Elective Focus Fine Arts 1 credit Foreign Language
(Same language) 2 credits 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, or AP/IB
Other area approved by local Board of Education
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Fine Arts and Foreign Language *The Fine Art and Foreign Language
requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a 4 year university. Students will replace those credits with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.
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P.E. and Wellness 1½ credits Wellness 1 credit Physical Education ½
credit The 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.
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Other credits Personal Finance ½ credit Additional Electives 2 credits TOTAL 24 credits
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Factors to consider when choosing the right courses:
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Data Examine your student’s Explore data Examine TCAP data and predictions Ask for input from teachers if you are
unsure Always try to reach as high as possible
with your academic goals, yet be realistic
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TESTING
To raise the academic bar for all high school students
and to add accountability for students’ academic performance, Tennessee adopted the Tennessee Diploma Project for end-of-course (EOC) tests in key subjects. Although subject to change, the current
end-of-course tested subjects are:
English 1, English 2, English 3, Algebra 1,Algebra 2 , US History, Biology 1
Scheduled soon are:
Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics
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TestingThe results of these examinations will befactored into the student’s grade at apercentage determined by the StateBoard of Education.
The weight of the end-of course test beginning in 2011-12 school year is 25% of the second semester.
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Tennessee Scholars
The Future of Tennessee
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TN Scholar Expectations
20 hours of community service Overall “C” average in all TN Scholars
courses 95% overall attendance No out-of-school suspensions Successful passing of all End of Course
subjects
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Encourage all students to take more rigorous courses and prepare for the future.
Encourage students to plan early for the future. Help find ways to motivate students to stay in
school and complete their education. Support their educational system and their
students. Serve as volunteers.
Parent’s Role in New State Guidelines
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Dual Enrollment Courses offered at CHS in conjunction
with University of Tennessee at Martin Credit granted by CHS and by UT Credit will count at all TN Board of
Regents Universities as well as any other university
You begin your college transcript
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ACT and SAT Keep in mind that rigorous courses
increase the scores on college entrance exams
ACT prep courses (regular, math, and reading)
Successful completion of core university courses yield a 7 point margin increase
ACT Prep increases scores on ACT
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TN Lottery Scholarship Present requirements:
ACT score of 21, SAT score of 980, OR 3.0 GPA
$4,000 per year for a 4-year college $2,000 per year for a two-year college Aspire Award – additional $1,500 based
on need CollegePaysTN.com
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GPA Calculation Each A counts 4, Bs count 3, Cs count 2,
and Ds count 1 Calculates semester averages only Add all semester As, Bs, Cs, and Ds Divide by the number of semesters for
which you have grades That answer is your GPA
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Semester Exams Your semester exam counts 25% of your
semester average. Don’t take exams for granted. Study!!
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Credit Recovery Computer-driven A+ Software Hours of after-school or before-school
work to recover a credit No new credit Can only receive a 70 Costs associated with recovery
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Parent Connect Student information available on the
web Username and password protected Grades and attendance posted Syllabus can be posted Messages available Email connections
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Moving to High School Discipline Dress Code
Belts Pants Blouses Appropriateness
Opportunities to be successful Be a leader to gain the most from high school.
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Get Involved in CHS Life Band, chorus,
sports, clubs Join a team Join a club Become a CHS
Charger
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Dates to Remember for CMS: If you haven’t registered, please see
Ms. Fayne in guidance. (475-5861) Times must be scheduled through
Ms. Fayne Be sure to review your plan carefully
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Dates to remember for CIAA Appointments made through Ms.
Beasley at CIAA
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In summary: Set high goals for yourself Get your life organized Know what to expect before you come
to school Learn how to study and take advantage
of available help (tutoring) Find solutions to your problems Connect to CHS
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How to connect to CHS http://www.tipton-county.com/chs Email addresses @tipton-county.com Activities School news Guidance newsletters Club and organization information