Freshman IGP Kick Off Guidance Counselors Christina Bednarz Sue Gulledge Kristie Hill
Guidance Counselors Kristie Hill Christina Bednarz Sue Gulledge (A – G) (H – O) (P – Z) hillk@fortmillschools.org bednarzc@fortmillschools.org gulledges@fortmillschools.org (803)835-5217 (803)835-5298 (803)835-5297
Stay Connected Principal Newsletter - emailed every FRIDAY Monthly Guidance Newsletter – emailed on the first of each month Weekly Announcements – posted on CRHS home page every Friday Find us on Social Media! CRHS Guidance Dept • Twitter: @CRGuidanceDept Catawba Ridge News, #CopperHEADSUP • Instagram: @CatawbaRidgeNews • Twitter: @CatawbaRidgeTV
Guidance Newsletter The Guidance Newsletter is sent out the first of each month to parent email addresses in PowerSchool. If you are not receiving this newsletter, please contact the Guidance Office to add your email in PowerSchool.
Teacher Pages Teacher Websites • Class Calendar • Extra Help times • Academic resources Google Classroom / Edmodo • Class Assignments Remind App • Announcements • Reminders • Class notes • Text Messages • PowerPoint slides • Questions • Handouts • HW help • Homework Teacher Email LastNameFirstInitial@fortmillschools.org
PowerSchool Parent Portal • Parent account VS Student account • Click on class grade to view teacher gradebook • Missing assignments, Future assignments
Grading Timeline Semester 1 (S1) S1 consists of 3 marking periods, 6 weeks – M1, M2, M3 ― M1 Report Cards – Oct. 8, 2019 ― M2 Report Cards – Nov. 20, 2019 ― M3 Report Cards – Jan. 24, 2020 ― S1 FINAL EXAMS (E1) – January 15 – January 16, 2020 Semester 2 (S2) S2 consists of 3 marking periods, 6 weeks – M4, M5, M6 ― M4 Report Cards – March 11, 2020 ― M5 Report Cards – April 30, 2020 ― M6 Report Cards – June 8, 2020 (mailed home) ― S2 FINAL EXAMS (E2) – June 3 – June 4, 2020 AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SEMESTER FINAL GRADES WILL POST ON TRANSCRIPTS AND GPA AND CLASS RANK WILL UPDATE.
Final Exams All courses have mandatory final exams. Teacher created exams count 10% of the final average. State End of Course Exams (EOC) count 20% of the final average. Algebra 1 English 2 Biology US History
FLEX Lunch FLEX is an opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning! FLEX provides time for extra help, built in tutoring time, and to make up missing assignments during the school day. FLEX – Everyday from 11:44 – 12:36 FLEX – Wednesdays will be CRew or Clubs
Attendance Lawful Absences • Absences caused by a student’s own illness and whose attendance in school would endanger his or her health or the health of others. • Absences due to an illness or death in the student’s immediate family. • Absences due to a recognized religious holiday of the student’s faith. • Absences due to activities that are approved in advance by the principal. Unlawful Absences • Absences of a student without the knowledge of his or her parents. • Absences of a student without acceptable cause with the knowledge of his or her parents. FA = Failure due to Attendance (more than 5 unlawful absences)
Attendance Tips • A lways know the school’s policies on absences and making up homework. • T each your child that being on time each day is important. • T alk with your child about why he or she is avoiding school. • E xplain to your child the importance of attending school every day. • N otify school personnel if your child is going to be absent for any reason. • D iscourage your child from leaving school before the end of the school day. • A rrange for your child’s personal appointments to be held after school or during breaks whenever possible. • N otify your school promptly in writing to explain why your child was absent from school. • C ontact teachers to find out what your child’s homework assignments are when he or she has been absent. • E nlist the help of a school counselor if your child’s academic problems seem to be affecting his or her attendance.
Begin with the end in mind! ~ Stephen Covey 9 10 11 12 College and Career
What is important in high school? Make Good Grades! ◦ Transcript – updated at the end of each semester ◦ GPA – Grade Point Average ◦ Class Rank – your rank out in your class Get Involved! ◦ School Clubs ◦ School Activities ◦ Sports ◦ Work ◦ Volunteer Be proactive! ◦ Seek help! Don’t fall behind and get overwhelmed. ◦ Use FLEX – 1 hour lunch every day!
Practice Good Study Habits • Keep up with your assignments and due dates. • Review material each night. – Even if you don’t have “homework”, study! • Schedule your work and study time. – Make studying a priority. • Organize your materials. • Remember – every grade counts!
Promotion Standards Junior Senior Sophomore 2 English 3 English 1 English 2 Math 3 Math 1 Math 1 Science 2 Science 4 Other 7 Other 8 Other ___________ _________ ____________ Total of 16 Total of 6 Total of 12
SC Graduation Requirements • 4 English • 4 Math • 3 Science • U.S. History • Government/Economics • Other Social Studies • PE or ROTC • Computer Science • Career Tech or Foreign Language • High School 101 (or completion of year long ROTC) • 6 Electives ______________________________________________ = Total 24 credits ( minimum ) Minimum Diploma Requirements College Admission!
GPA – Grade Point Average • All grades count in GPA. • Consistent performance is key. • Grades should reflect ability. • SC Uniform Grading Scale - “Weighted” scale (10 point scale) - For SC schools only - Used by SC colleges for admission and scholarships (Hope, LIFE, and Palmetto Fellows)
SC Uniform Grading Scale
Unweighted GPA 4.0 Scale – “Unweighted” GPA scale 90 – 100 A 4.0 GPA 80 – 89 B 3.0 GPA 70 – 79 C 2.0 GPA 60 – 69 D 1.0 GPA 0 – 59 F 0.0 GPA Mostly used by out-of-state colleges Colleges can recalculate GPA using their own scale
Sample Transcript
Freshman Should… • Make the most out of their high school experience. – Take a variety of challenging courses. – Use FLEX time for success in those courses. – Get involved – arts, activities, sports, clubs, etc. – Keep a list of your honors, awards, and activities. • Explore career choices and majors. – What are my strengths? – What do I enjoy doing? – What are my goals? – Begin college search based on your interests and majors.
Naviance • College Planning • Understand college possibilities • Explore high school specific college admissions stats • Match to best-fit colleges • Identify ideal college majors • Career Exploration • Interest inventories • Connect your interests to careers • Scholarship Search • Resume Builder • Request Transcripts for College Applications • Request Teacher Recommendations
High School Major • What is a high school major? – Helps students choose electives based on interests – A way to explore potential college majors (for free) – 4 electives per year in class schedule – 16 electives prior to graduation • 4 classes = Major • Major = Cord(s) at Graduation
CORDS / Schools of Study Arts and Humanities pink cord Business and Information Systems silver cord Engineering and Integrated Technologies blue cord Health and Human Services green cord
Individual Graduation Plan 9 10 11 12 English ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 4 Units Math MATH MATH MATH MATH 4 Units Science SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE 3 Units (or Elective) (including Biology) Social Studies SOCIAL SOCIAL SOCIAL SOCIAL STUDIES STUDIES 3 Units STUDIES STUDIES (including US History & Gov’t Econ ) (US History) (Govt & Econ) Electives REQUIRED RECOMMENDED - PE or ROTC - Fine Arts - Computer Science - Foreign Language - Foreign Language OR Career Tech - High School 101 OR Year-Long ROTC
IGP/Course Selection • Be prepared for your IGP! • Read the FMSD “Program of Studies” • See course descriptions and prerequisites • Make Course Selections in your IGP • Core Classes – Teachers recommend • Elective Classes – Student chooses Catawba Ridge High School creates the Master Schedule based upon students’ course selections. These course selections will be the basis for the employment of teachers and the development of the Master Schedule. Unless it is our error or students do not meet the prerequisites, your schedule will not be changed. It is very important that you choose your courses carefully based upon graduation requirements and desired electives (including alternate electives).
What’s Next? • Parents sign up for IGP meeting! • CRHS Website, Guidance Tab, Freshman Information • Schedule through Flash Appointments • Enter student last name and choose date/time • Review Program of Studies to review courses • Research your post-secondary interests (job shadowing and college visits). • Use Naviance to research careers, colleges and summer enrichment. • Keep up with grades and attendance!
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