It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success.

1 It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your suc...
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1 It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success.

2 Class of 2015 Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness

3 West 101 7 period day…50 min classes…report card every 6 weeks Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course =.50 credit Grading Scale: Grading Scale Grading Scale A (90 – 100) 4.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 Summative Grades Formative Grades

4 West 101 End of Course TestsGeorgia High School Graduation Tests 9 th Gr. World Lit.Language Arts Physical ScienceMath BiologyWriting Math I (Acc Math I)Science Math IISocial Studies Amer. Lit.* Taken in the Junior year…students must U.S. Historypass all section to earn a diploma Economics Counts 25% of the Final Grade HOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)‏

5 English 9 th Lit Comp 9 th Lit/Comp Honors

6 Math Math I Math I & Math I Support Accelerated Math I@ Accelerated Math II@ )‏ (@ teacher approval)‏

7 Science Biology Biology Honors

8 Social Studies ELECTIVE ONLY NOT Required World Geography AP Human Geography :

9 Foreign Language Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP French I, II, III, IV, AP Latin I, II, III, IV

10 Sample Schedule 9 th Lit/Comp‏ Biology Math I Health/Personal Fitness Elective

11 Sample Schedule 9 th World Lit/Comp Biology Math I Math I Support Health/Per. Fitness Elective (student choice)‏

12 Sample Schedule 9 th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Math I or Acc Math II Health/Per. Fitness Spanish/French/Latin AP Human Geography Elective (student choice)‏ Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9 th gr.

13 Sample Schedule 9 th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Math I Health/Pre. Fitness‏ Spanish/French/Latin Elective

14 Keys Check colleges for admission requirements How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Stay involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination

15 Pathway Honors…carrots.. Complete 3 courses in a Pathway Pathway Seal of Completion Pathway Seal of Distinction Pathway Medallion

16 Healthcare Sciences Intro to Healthcare Biotechnology

17 Arts and Humanities Language (Spanish, French, Latin)‏ Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)‏ Instrumental (Band)‏ Drama/Theatre (Acting)‏ Choral (Chorus)‏

18 Engineering Engineering Robotics Team

19 Family Consumer Consumer Science Culinary Arts Cosmetology

20 Business & Communication Systems Business Education (FBLA)‏ Broadcast Media (TV, Video)‏ Marketing (DECA)‏ Computer Science Technology

21 Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: March 25th

22 Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations. Students/parents will check teacher recommendations once the Portal opens. Wednesday, Feb 2 nd. Students/parents will add in electives and 3 alternatives choices into Portal. Change teacher recommendations using Waiver Form only. Portal closes on Friday, Feb 18 th.

23 Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days for scheduling issues and help. Monday, Feb 14 th Tuesday, Feb 15 th Wednesday, Feb 16 th Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

24 Wolverine Days July 28 th - 29 th Pick up class schedule Find your classes/tour the building Pay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.) Clubs, Activities, Athletics Purchase Spirit Wear Bus # and route information