Graduation Requirements Promotion Requirements Grading System Advance Courses.

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Graduation Requirements Promotion Requirements Grading System Advance Courses

Transcript of Graduation Requirements Promotion Requirements Grading System Advance Courses.

Graduation RequirementsPromotion RequirementsGrading SystemAdvance Courses

English 4 ● English I● English II● English III● English IV

Mathematics 4 ● Algebra I*, Geometry, Algebra II OR Integrated Math I, II, III● Plus 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plansIn the rare instance a principal exempts a student from the FRC mathsequence, the student would be required to pass Algebra I and Geometry orAlgebra I and II, or Integrated Math I and II and two other application-basedmath courses.

Science 3 ● Earth / Environmental Science● Biology● Physical Science

Social Studies 3 ● World History● Civics & Economics● United States History

Second Languages

----- Not required for graduation. 2 credits required to meet minimum admissionrequirements for the UNC System

Computer Skills ----- No specific course required; students must demonstrate proficiency throughstate testing

Health/PE 1 Healthful Living

Required Electives 6 ● 2 Electives credits of any combination from either:__Career Technical Education (CTE)__Arts Education__Second Language● 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration)from one of the following:__Career and Technical Education (CTE)__JROTC__Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts) – Any othersubject area (e.g. mathematics, science, social studies, English, or cross disciplinary)

Additional Electives 5 Courses from any subject area

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Apex, Athens Drive, Broughton, Cary, East Wake School Of Arts, Education & Global Studies, East Wake Engineering Systems, East Wake Health Science, East Wake Integrated Technology, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Green Hope, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Leesville Road, Middle Creek, Millbrook, Panther Creek, Sanderson, Wake-NC State STEM Early College, Wake Forest-Rolesville, Wakefield High Schools

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Promotion Criteria Credits

9 English I, two credits in the areas of mathematics, social studies, or science, and three additional credits

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10 English II, one credit in mathematics, one in social studies, one in science, and two additional credits

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11 English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements

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Enloe, Longview, Phillips, and Wake Early College of Health and Sciences. Wake-NC State STEM Early College, Southeast Raleigh High School Students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2001-2002 through 2008-2009.

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Promotion Criteria Credits

9 English I, two credits in the areas of mathematics, social studies, or science, and one additional credit

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10 English II, one credit in mathematics, one in social studies, and one in science

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11 English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements

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ACADEMICALLY GIFTED SERVICES Academically Gifted (AG) students may be identified in

reading/English, mathematics, or in both areas. Students who qualify for the AG program are served through self-selected courses within specified Honors and/or AP English classes and/or in specified advanced level mathematics courses. These courses are designed to provide challenges and appropriate instruction for very capable students through more frequent use of higher level skills and concepts and development of advanced, independent research projects.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM The Advanced Placement (AP) Program offers courses that provide two

distinct advantages to students: (1) a student whose transcript shows AP courses may receive higher consideration for admission from colleges and universities; and (2) students scoring a three or higher on the AP examination may be given college or university credit and/or placement, thus enabling them to graduate early from colleges or universities.

Letter Grade Standard Course

Honor Courses AP Courses

A 4 5 6

B 3 4 5

C 2 3 4

D 1 2 3

F 0 0 0

FF 0 0 0

AP®teachers use college-level materials and course descriptions developed by a committee of college faculty and AP teachers.

AP Course Descriptions reflect courses taught in colleges and universities throughout the country in various curriculums and disciplines.

Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.

Students will be:better prepared academically.more likely to exercise leadership.twice as likely to go into advanced

study.

Most U.S. and international colleges and universities have an AP policy granting incoming students credit, placement, or both, for qualifying AP Examination grades.

Establish your Expectations

You are your child’s biggest advocate

Talk to Counselors and be involved in Scheduling

9th Grade -- Set Your Sights on College Set your site on making good grades Enroll in challenging courses with the

assistance of your school counselor Participate in leadership programs that

promote high academic performance Visit one or two colleges and explore the

campus life Start to develop and build your high school

resume Get a copy of your official grade 9 high school

transcript

10th Grade -- Keep Your Focus

Review and adjust your goals with your counselor and college mentor

Register for AP, Honors, and college prep courses Prepare for and take the PSAT (you may qualify for the

National Merit Scholarship) Set monthly action plan meetings with your college

mentor Visit one or two colleges and meet with admission

advisors Review admission requirements on line for colleges of

your interest Participate in at least three job shadow experiences for

two college majors Get a copy of your official grade 9/10 high school

transcript

11th Grade -- The Critical Year for Success Set up a student/parent conference with your school counselor

to discuss and review your academic record Get schedules for college entrance and placement

assessments Practice and enroll in SAT and ACT prep courses Register for the SAT and/or ACT Take the AP Exams Review the requirements for college entrance Attend college fairs and essay writing workshops Schedule at least college tours ASAP Research grants and scholarship opportunities Concentrate on 3 colleges of interest and consider 2 back ups Find a meaningful job internship or volunteer in your field of

interest Get a copy of your grade 9,10,11 official high school transcript

12th -- Don’t Let Up & Finish Strong Set up a student/parent review graduation requirements

conference Take the SAT or ACT in the fall Develop a senior check list of things to do and deadlines Remind your parents to fill out the tax returns January 1st Complete the college applications three weeks prior to the

deadline Complete the scholarship packets Select individuals and ask for great letters of recommendations Review your essays with your college mentor and English

teacher Research college loans Attend financial aid workshops Be sure to ask your counselor to send the final transcript STAY FOCUSED and make your circle of Friends smaller!