Welcome Class of 2024!!!
A - B Days ∗ Block Scheduling allows for a potential earning of 7.0 credits per year, totaling 28 credits over 4 years ∗ A Days are blocks 1,2,3,4 ∗ B Days are blocks 5,6(TAP),7,8
What is TAP??? ∗ The Teacher Advisory Program (TAP) is on B days. You can utilize TAP to: ∗ explore college/career opportunities ∗ travel to your other teachers for tutoring ∗ make up tests in other classes
Attendance Policy ∗ Parents/guardians must call the attendance secretary to verify their child’s absence. ∗ Students may miss each class 5 times without losing credit. ∗ 6th absence = lost credit
Planning for the Future ● What are your plans after graduation? ● Are you taking the right courses to make those plans a reality?
Academic Opportunities ∗ South Tech High School ∗ PLTW – Project Lead the Way ∗ Honors Classes ∗ Dual Credit Courses ∗ Online Courses ∗ Advanced Placement Classes
Graduation Requirements ∗ English – 4 credits ∗ Math – 3 credits ∗ Science – 3 credits ∗ Social Studies – 3 credits ∗ Fine Art – 1 credit ∗ Foreign Language or Second Fine Art – 1 credit ∗ Health – .5 credit ∗ Physical Education – 1 credit ∗ Practical Art – 1 credit ∗ Personal Finance – .5 credit ∗ Electives – 7 credits 25 Total Credits Required
Reasons to go to Summer School: ∗ You can get a head start ∗ It frees up your schedule to choose other courses freshman year ∗ Students can earn up to one credit (AM/PM sessions). ∗ First come, first serve on all applications. Courses will fill up. Check the district website under the “Summer Academy” tab.
Top 5 Things to Remember 1. Freshman year is important- Get off to a good start and build a strong foundation 2. Attend every day & earn your credits 3. Use your TAP time wisely 4. Test Scores and Grades Matter 5. Get involved and be yourself!
Clubs / Organizations / Sports FBLA (Future Business Swimming Art Club KPOP/Korean Tennis Band Leaders of America) Culture Club The Tabletop & FCA (Fellowship of Baseball Majorettes Coding Club Basketball Christian Athletes) Mehlville Media Track FCCLA (Family/Career Black Student Union NHS (National TRSA (Tech. & Broadcast Journalism Community Leaders) Honor Society) Robotics Flag Corps Cheerleading Pantherettes Student Choir Film Club Photography Club Assoc.) Friends Club Creative Writing Club Politics Club US Institute of Cross Country Football Science Club Theatre Tech GSA (Gay-Straight Culture Club Science NHS Volleyball Senior Executive DECA (Association of Alliance) Club Water Polo Skills USA Golf Marketing Students) Wrestling Soccer Drama Club/International HOSA (Future Health Yearbook Softball Professionals) Thespian Society Youth Speaks Speech & Debate Environmental J unior Executive Social Justice Student Council Sustainability Club Key Club Super Smash Brothers KOnnect
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