Hic Hickor ory High Sc y High School hool 2019 2019-2020 2020 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Hic Hickor ory High Sc y High School hool 2019 2019-2020 2020 Sc Sched heduling Inf uling Infor orma mation tion

The Journey Begins “ What Every Rising 9th Grade Hawk Needs to Know ”

Administration  Principal – Ms. Dortch  Asst. Principal for Instruction – Mrs. Freeman  Asst. Principal 12 th , 10 th (A-M) – Mr. Carter  Asst. Principal 11 th , 10 th (N-Z) – Mr. Porter  Asst. Principal 9 th – Ms. Coles

High School Means More Choices, More Freedom, & More Responsibility  Academic Classes prepare you for post-secondary schools, the military or the work force  Electives help you discover talents and explore interests  Extracurricular Activities help you establish relationships and feel a connection to school and community  Athletic Activities help you develop teamwork skills, meet friends, improve health

WHAT WILL BE THE SAME AS MIDDLE SCHOOL?  Focus is on Academics  Dress Code  Cell Phone Policy  Online parent access to grades  Assigned a Locker  Same Student ID number

WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT?  4x4 Schedule (grading periods are shorter)  No Core Teams  Lunches and classes with students from all grades  9 day attendance policy

Block Scheduling Hickory High School operates on a 4 x 4 block schedule. Semester 1  September – January Semester 2  February – June

4 x 4 Daily Schedule

TERMS TO KNOW  Credit – earned by passing a class  Verified Credit – earned by passing a class AND passing the SOL test for that class  Grade Point Average (GPA) – a cumulative average of ALL your high school course grades (includes high school courses taken in middle school)  Profile of Graduate – Proposed graduation requirements that focus on preparing students to be successful in the evolving global economy, whether entering the world of work or going to postsecondary education.

Graduation Requirements Advanced Studies Diploma Credits Verified Credits  English 4 2  Mathematics 4 1  Science 4 1  Social Studies 4 1  World Language 3  PE and Health 2  Fine Arts or Career and 1 Technical Education  Economics and 1 Personal Finance  Electives 3 (2 sequential) Total: 26 Credits 5 Verified Credits

Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Credits Verified Credits  English 4 2  Mathematics 3 1  Science 3 1  Social Studies 3 1  PE and Health 2  World Language, Fine Arts or 2 Career and Technical Ed.  Economics and Personal 1 Finance  Electives 4 (2 sequential) Total: 22 Credits 5 Verified Credits

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS The following additional requirements for graduation have been added:  All students must complete an Academic Career Plan.  All students will be able to demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and citizenship.  All students are required to complete one virtual course before graduation. At this time that requirement can be met through Economics and Personal Finance.  All students must complete First Aid, CPR, AED Training, which is completed in the 9 th grade Health/PE class  All students must either take Advanced Placement or Honors courses, OR pass an industry credential

Grades are Important  All grades are part of a student ’ s GPA (Grade Point Average) and class rank  Each semester has four 4.5 week marking periods (report cards go out every 4.5 weeks vs Middle School every 9 weeks)

How is my final grade determined??? Each semester has 4 quarters and an exam: 1 st quarter = 20% 2 nd quarter = 20% 3 rd quarter = 20% 4 th quarter = 20% Exam grade= 20% Average of all 5 grades = Final Grade

Scheduling Guidelines  All students MUST take eight (8) courses.  Music will alternate with P.E. 9 in the modified block (A/B Day).  Make sure to choose your courses carefully.  Make sure to choose 3 alternates.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE English 9 World Studies I Physical Education Earth Science Algebra I World Language Keyboarding Communications

Sample Schedule - Music Student English 9 World Studies I Music Physical Education 9 Algebra I Earth Science World Language Art I

Art Electives Ar Art 1 t 1 Co Contemporar ntemporary y Cr Craf afts 1 ts 1 Ce Cera ramics mics 1

Business Electives Introduction to Business Keyboarding Applications Introduction to Marketing

English Electives Drama 1 Journalism 1 Reading 9-12

Family and Consumer Science Introduction to Interior Design Introduction to Fashion Design Nutrition and Wellness

World Language Electives French German Latin Spanish

Music Electives Band 9* Orchestra* Mixed Chorus Beginning Guitar Music Theory  Must currently be enrolled in Band or Orchestra or audition with the HHS band or Orchestra directors  9 th grade music students alternate A/B days with PE/Health 1, except when taking Beginning Guitar or Music Theory

Technology Electives Construction Technology Electronics Technology I Power and Transportation Basic Technical Drawing Technology of Robotics Design Communications Technology Materials and Processing

Virtual Courses  New classes offered through Chesapeake Public Schools  Health & PE 9, World History 1, Honors World History 1  Paperwork must be completed and returned to the 8 th grade counselor. Spaces go first come, first serve  Students must select a face-to-face class. The high school will be notified which students will be placed into the virtual classes.  Classes are NOT self-paced and all work is completed on the same timeline as the face-to-face classes.  Students are responsible for having reliable computer usage and internet access.

College & Career Pathways  Three pathways: Mechatronics Certificate, Social Sciences Transfer Degree, and General Studies Certificate (see the scheduling booklet for details)  Can earn either diploma, but it may require you to attend summer school to meet all of the requirements.  For the Social Sciences Transfer Degree, it is recommended that you already be in Geometry and a foreign language to earn the advanced studies diploma.  The pathways are NOT mandatory, but they are a great option for students who may be interested in these areas.  They are NOT the only way to earn college credits while in high school. There are many Dual Enrollment and AP options for college bound students, with new classes being added all the time.

Athletic Eligibility  All students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to play sports in the Virginia High School League.  Freshmen who plan to play sports must enter high school with a 2.0 to play fall sports.  Many fall sports and marching band start during the summer.  All students must have passed THREE classes the previous semester and must be currently enrolled in not fewer than THREE classes.

Hickory Athletics Fall Sports  Field Hockey  Cross Country  Football  Golf  Volleyball  Cheerleading (competition and sideline)  Tryouts August 1st  Conditioning in summer/physicals needed  Visit website for coaches/information – https://cpschools.com/hhs/athletics

Winter Sports  JV/Varsity Basketball  Wrestling JV/Varsity  Swimming/Diving  Gymnastics  Indoor Track  Cheerleading (sideline)

Spring Sports  Baseball  Track  Softball  Tennis  Soccer

Clubs and Activities  First Robotics  Art Club  Friends of Rachel  Astronomy Club / Rocket Challenge  Hilites Dance Team  The Bible Club  International Thespian Society  Chess Club  Lacrosse Club  Debate Team  Literary Magazine  DECA  Operation Smile  Environmental and Earth Day Club  Relay for Life  Future Business Leaders of America  Student 2 Student (FBLA)  Technology Student Association  Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Keys to Success  Good Attendance  Good Study Skills  Excellent Organizational Skills (Use A Planner!)  Four-year Planning Chart  Get Involved In Activities In And Outside Of School  Ask For Help If You Need It

Hickory Support Network  Teachers  Guidance Counselors  Administrators  Online grade access

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!  GO HAWKS!!!