Livingston Academy Class of 20168th grade pre-registration Mrs. Mansell                        Robin Longfreshman counselor             junior counselortmansell@livingstonwildcats.com                                       rlong@livingstonwildcats.com

Ms. Farris                             Bonnie Stappsophomore counselor          senior counselorvanessafarris@livingstonwildcats.com                               bstapp@livingstonwildcats.com

             

   

Livingston Academy  

120 Melvin Johnson DriveLivingston, TN 38570

 931-823-5911 main office

 931-823-8626 school counseling office

 

  

  

8th grade Parent Night AgendaTennessee Technology Center, Livingston

(Stacy Johnson)General Lottery Scholarship Information and Requirements

 Tennessee Diploma Project

 Graduation Requirements

 Testing Requirements

 Types of Diplomas

 Freshman Classes

Clubs     

   

 

Tennesse Education Lottery    Scholarship Program

      www.tn.gov/collegepays

 

 

2011-2012 academic year (for 15 credit hours) $6,670  fees -4,000 HOPE  __________$2,670 out of pocket fees www.tntech.edu 

How in the world will we afford college??? There

is HOPE! 

Volunteer State Community Collegewww.volstate.edu

2011-12 academic year (for 15 credit hours)

  $3,252  fees

 - 2,000  HOPE_____________

                         $1,252    out of pocket fees

The Tennessee Diploma Project 

The purpose of the initiative is to raise Tennessee's standards and curriculum to better prepare students to be successful after high school. The Tennessee Diploma Project affects the quality of education students receive at all grade levels. Improvements include three primary changes: • graduation requirements• testing• college and career ready standards

   http://www.tn.gov/education

Livingston Academy Graduation RequirementsClass of 2016

 English                    4 creditsMathematics            4 creditsAlg I, Geometry, Alg II, 4th math

Science                   3 creditsBiology I, Chemistry or Physics, & another lab science

Social Studies         3 creditsWorld History or Geography, Am History, Govt (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit)

Personal Finance    1 creditWellness                 1 creditPhysical Educ         1 creditForeign Language*  2 creditsFine Arts*                1 creditCluster/Focus          3 creditsElectives                  4 credits Total                      27 credits *class can be waived depending on the career cluster

 

Programs of Study

Academic Focus:Fine Arts ElectiveMusic ElectiveMath & Science ElectiveScience Elective FocusHumanities Elective Focus Career Clusters:Agriculture (4)Arts, A/V, Tech & Comm (1)Human Services (3)Education & Training (1)STEM: Science & Math (1)  

Career Clusters:*Health Science (2)*Business, Mgt. & Admin (1)*Information Technology (1)*Architecture (3)*Manufacturing (2)*Transportation/Distribution/  Logistics (3)  *denotes classes at The Technology Center

FRESHMAN ELECTIVE COURSESPhysical Education World Geography World History Visual Art Theatre Art Media Concepts 1 Foundations of Technology Keyboarding

Marching Band Concert Band Family & Consumer Science Principles of Ag Career Management Systems Vocal Music Music History 

BLOCK SCHEDULING8 classes and 8 credits per year

Block classes are 90 minutes for 1 semesterSingleton classes are 45 minutes year long

Fall Semester

1. English I (45 minutes)    Algebra I (45 minutes)

2. Lifetime Wellness (90 min)   3. Physical Science

4. Band

Spring Semester

1. English I (45 minutes)    Algebra I (45 minutes)

2. World History (90 min)

3. Principles of Agriculture

4. Visual Art

Testing Information All Tennessee students will take tests in the 8th, 10th, and

11th grades to measure whether they are on track to meet Tennessee's college and career-ready graduation requirements. These pre-tests identify gaps in learning early and allow ample time for additional instruction so students can remain on track to graduate.  Sophomores will take the PLAN in November. Juniors will take the ACT in the Spring on the State Test Date. http://www.tn.gov/education/TDP/Assessment.shtml  Go to www.act.org to learn more about the EXPLORE (8th grade), PLAN (10th grade), and the ACT (11th grade). 

Why is the ACT so important?

• Indicates college readiness • used to determine eligibility for dual credit classes• Students ACT scores are used for college admissions• Guaranteed Scholarships

  http://www.tntech.edu/scholarships/admissionsdepartmental/

Testing Information (continued)End of Course Exams

 The Tennessee High School Diploma initiative replaced Gateway Exams with state End of Course (EOC) exams in the Fall of 2009. The EOC exams count as 25% percent of the student's second semester average. Current subjects with EOC  exams are:           English I, II and III

                 Algebra I and II                 U.S. History

                 Biology ITCAP Writing Assessment: state exam given to all 11th graders. 

9th Grade Course Recommendation Criteria English, Math, & Science

 Determining course selection for English, math and science is a two step process. Preliminary recommendations are made based on standardized test scores from the TCAP Achievenment Test (7th grade), the EXPLORE (8th grade), and the 8th grade Thinklink scores. Eighth grade teachers review the initial recommendations and may opt to recommend students to a level higher than their test scores indicate. If there is inconsistency in the test scores, then the eighth grade teacher plays an important role in determining which course level best fits the student.

Types of DiplomasRegular High School Diploma: awarded to students that earn the required number of credits and have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct Honors Diploma: awarded to students who score at or above all of the subject area college readiness benchmarks on the ACT(current benchmarks: English-18, Reading-21, Math-22, Science-24) Students will be recognized as graduating with "distinction" by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following:• earn a nationally recognized industry certificate• participate in one of the Governor's Schools

http://www.state.tn.us/education/govschools/• participate in All State musical organization• be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist

http://www.collegeboard.org/• composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT www.act.org• earn 12+ semester hours of postsecondary credits

http://www.state.tn.us/education/cte/ad/clupos/cludulcrd.shtml

Types of Diplomas (continued)

Certificate of Attendance: issued to students that do not earn the required number of credits to meet graduation requirements Transition Certificate: may be awarded at the end of 4 years of high school to a student with a disability that has (1) taken classes toward a high school diploma (24 credits), (2) has satisfactorily completed an individualized education program (IEP), and (3) has satisfactory records of attendance and conduct. Students who obtain the transition certificate may continue to work towards the high school diploma through the end of the school year in which they turn 22 years old. IEP Certificate: awarded to students with disabilities who have (1) satisfactorily completed an IEP, (2) successfully completed a portfolio, and (3) have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct.   

   

 Early Graduation

The Move on When Ready Act allows Tennessee high school students to graduate in 3 years beginning with the 2012-13 school year if they meet the following requirements: 18 credits including:

English I, II, III, IVAlgebra I and II

GeometryAmerican History

2 Foreign Language classesVisual or Performing ArtsHealth (Lifetime Wellness)

Physical EducationBiology

Chemistry1 of the following: Economics, Am Govt., World Geography or History

 Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.2ACT Benchmarks (18 English, 22 Math, 21 Reading, 24 Science) At least 2 Dual credit/dual enrollment courses  

 

GET INVOLVED!!! 

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 BOWLING IS THE FASTEST GROWING HIGH SCHOOL SPORT IN THE NATION, AND WE HAVE IT AT LIVINGSTON ACADEMY.  MOST S.E.C SCHOOLS AND MANY PRIVATE SCHOOLS OFFER FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOWLING. SEE MRS. BARNES IF YOU ARE INTERSTED.

Freshman Night @ Livingston AcademyTuesday, August 7, 2012

  Incoming freshman along with their parents will meet at Livingston Academy on the evening before the first full day of school. Students will pick up their schedules and run a "mock" day. While students are attending their classes and meeting their teachers, parents will meet with administration.

This power point will be posted on the Guidance webpage.

 www.teacherweb.com/TN/LivingstonAcademy/SchoolCounselors/t.aspx  

   QUESTIONS?????