Taking Flight…

Making the Transition to High School

Purpose of the Orientation

To provide information about:

•The importance of the 8th grade year

•The graduation requirements

•High School options within Wake County

High School Graduation Requirements

• English I,II,III,IV 4

• Math 4• Science 3• Social Studies 4• Healthful Living 1• 10 Total Electives:Subject electives:

2 Electives (from CTE, Arts or Foreign Language) and 4 “Concentration” Electives = 6

• 4 Electives from any area. 4

Total Credits 26

English – 4 Credits

• English I, II, III, & IV

Math – 4 Credits• Common Core Math I (i.e, formerly Algebra I) • Common Core II (i.e., Geometry)• Algebra II (will be called Common Core III in 2014-

15 academic year)• and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the

student's post high school plans (example: Advanced Functions and Modeling, Honors Pre-Calculus, Discrete Math, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB & BC). It is recommended by colleges for a student to take a math class in the senior year.

In the rare instance a student is unable to complete the math requirements, upon principal approval, they may be exempt (see your high school’s Program Guide).

Social Studies – 4 Credits-World History -American History I-American History II-Civics and EconomicsIf a student is taking Paideia, World History, the Social Studies for 9th grade, will be combined with the English class, as a yearlong class.

Science – 3 Credits

• Earth Science/A.P. Environmental Science• Biology or Hon. Biology (paired with Common

Core II, i.e., Hon. Geometry)• Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, etc.)

Health and Physical Education – 1 Credit

• We highly recommend it be completed during freshman year!

Foreign Language

Foreign Language is generally not recommended for 9th graders unless continuing the language from middle school.

Spanish, French, German, Latin

Language course offerings vary from school to school!

End of Course (EOC) RequirementsStudents must achieve a level 4 or 5 for proficiency

End of Course Exams (EOCs) in:Biology

Common Core Math 1 or 1BEnglish 2

EOC exams count as 25% of the final course grade!

Career & Technical Education Courses count as 20%Of the final course grade!

It All Starts with Recommendations…

The eighth grade teachers will make ninth grade

course recommendations

The School’s FoundationThe 3 “Rs”

Rigor Relevance

& Relationships

Rigor, Relevance & RelationshipsPreparing Students for the 21st Century

Rigor: Delivery of the highest level of quality of teaching and student learningUtilizes challenging and innovative instruction such as critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to promote academic success

Relevance: The application of what is learned and how it applies and relates to the real world Provides students with a variety of opportunities for persuasive discussion Internships/apprenticeships and community service

Relationships: Utilizes collaboration and communication skills to create an environment that engages in healthy and productive relationships with teachers, peers and administrators Promotes academic and personal success and good citizenship

The High School Transcript

The 9th grade year is extremely important: Every course taken in high school (passed or

failed) will appear on the student’s transcript and is used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA) The GPA is a critical component in the college

admission process Course selection and the level of difficulty is also

heavily considered for college admission The GPA, entrance exams and other criteria are

the primary indicators of scholarship offers

High School Lingo PowerSchool Number—Student identification number Blackboard—Website allowing parents and students access to class assignments and

syllabi VoCATS—State-mandated final exams for CTE courses NCVPS—North Carolina Virtual Public School, online courses available to students

enrolled in NC public schools NCAA Clearinghouse—National Collegiate Athletic Association, student athletes must

register with this organization in order to participate in varsity college sports, see Athletic Director or coach for more information

NHS—National Honor Society, organization for academically successful students SAP—Student Assistance Program counselor, works with all students ACT—American College Testing, another admissions assessment accepted at almost

all colleges and universities IB—International Baccalaureate, advanced academic program available at some

Wake County high schools Three EOC’s students must pass in order to graduate (Common Core Math I, Biology,

English II) FRC—Future Ready Core, NC graduation requirements for students entering high

school in 2009-2010 and beyond CDC—Career Development Coordinator, coordinates career development activities

for the entire high school

Clubs & Organizations Get Involved!

• Spanish• Beta Club •National Honor Society•Fellowship of Christian Athletes•Student Government Association•PTSA•FFA•ETC

Get Involved• Science Club• Yearbook• Drama • Step Team• Fashion Club• Marching Band• ROTC• Team Sports

Driver Education

Students may take Driver Education at 14.5 years of age

To be eligible to obtain a Driver’s Permit or maintain driving privileges, student must pass 3/4 (75%) of their classes each semester

Only juniors and seniors are eligible to drive to school and they must meet the guidelines of the school

So… What Are Your Choices

Millbrook Sanderson Leesville Panther Creek Broughton Enloe

SouthEast Raleigh

And……Wake County’s Early Colleges And Leadership Academies

Wake Early College of Health and SciencesWake NC State STEM Early College High SchoolWake Young Women's Leadership Academy Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Wake Early College of Health and

SciencesWTCC Health Science CampusHealth Education Building2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh NC 27610

Unique Features of WECHSWake Early College of Health and Sciences (WECHS) isa magnet school focused on health and sciences.

WECHS features a partnership among the Wake County Public School System, Wake Technical Community College, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals.

The school is located on the Wake Tech Health Sciences and Northern Campuses.

WECHS students have the opportunity to graduate in five years with a high school diploma and an Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Science (AS), transferable diploma in science or arts, or a health science certificate. College credits completed while enrolled in the school are tuition-free and are transferable to one of North Carolina’s sixteen public universities.

Wake NC State STEM Early College High School

Five year program earn your high school diploma and earn college credits that can transfer to other colleges or universities

715 Barbour Dr.Raleigh, NC 27603

What is STEM?

Science Technology Engineering and Math

Physics Robotics Engineering Food ScienceBiotechnology Aerospace ChemistryForensic Science Veterinary ScienceBiomechanics Meteorology

A Unique Focus

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

303 Ashe AveRaleigh, NC 27606

WYWLAWake Young Women’s Leadership Academy (WYWLA) is a 6-12 single-gender academy Young women are inspired to lead and to learn as they

travel a path to academic and personal excellence.

Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy

567 E. Hargett St.Raleigh, NC 27601

WYMLA(WYMLA) is a 6-12 single-gender academyWYMLA’s mission is to develop young men into leaders who have a positive impact on their communities through Scholarship, Service, and Success.

Magnet & ApplicationSchools’ Fair

When: Saturday, November 1, 2014

Where: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School

Time: 9am - 12 noon

The magnet application period will be

January 26 - February 6, 2015

Open House and Application Deadlines

Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy Open House Nov. 4th Deadline: Early December

Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy Open House: Nov. 13 Deadline: Early December

NC STEM Open House: November 4th Deadline: Early December

Open House and Application Deadlines

• Wake Early College of Health and SciencesOpen House Nov. 4th Deadline: Early December

Vernon Malone College and Career AcademyOpen House Nov. 4Deadline: Early December

Enloe High School

School Tours

• November 6,• November 20,• December 4, • December 18, • January 8, January 15, • January 29, and • February 6•

Tours begin at 8:15, parents should arrive no later than 8:10. Tours will run from 8:15-9:25.

• .

Southeast Raleigh High School

School Tours• October 23• November 6• Tours will begin at 8:00 am

Open House Dates• November 13• January 27

6pm – 8pm

To Be continued…..Part 2… “Let’s SOAR”When: TBDTime: 6:00