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The Journey Begins “What Every Rising 9th Grade Hawk

Needs to Know”

Administration

Principal – Ms. Dortch

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

 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

High School Means More Choices, More Freedom, & More Responsibility

Focus is on Academics Dress Code Cell Phone Policy Online parent access to grades Assigned a Locker Same Student ID number

WHAT WILL BE THE SAME AS MIDDLE SCHOOL?

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

WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT?

Hickory High School operates

• n a 4 x 4 block schedule.

Semester 1

• September – January

Semester 2

• February – June

Block Scheduling

4 x 4 Daily Schedule

 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

• f work or going to postsecondary

education.

TERMS TO KNOW

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

Advanced Studies 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

Graduation Requirements

Standard Diploma

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 9th grade Health/PE class  All students must either take Advanced Placement or Honors courses, OR pass an industry credential

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)

Grades are Important

How is my final grade determined???

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

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.

Scheduling Guidelines

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

English 9 World Studies I Algebra I World Language Keyboarding Communications

Earth Science

Physical Education

Sample Schedule - Music Student

English 9 World Studies I Music Physical Education 9 Algebra I Earth Science World Language Art I

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

Art Electives

Introduction to Business Keyboarding Applications Introduction to Marketing

Business Electives

Drama 1 Journalism 1 Reading 9-12

English Electives

Introduction to Interior Design Introduction to Fashion Design Nutrition and Wellness

Family and Consumer Science

French German Latin Spanish

World Language 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  9th grade music students alternate A/B days with PE/Health 1, except when taking Beginning Guitar or Music Theory

Music Electives

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

Technology Electives

 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 8th 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.

Virtual Courses

 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.

College & Career Pathways

 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.

Athletic Eligibility

 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

Hickory Athletics Fall Sports

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

Winter Sports

Baseball Track Softball Tennis Soccer

Spring Sports

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

Clubs and Activities

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

The Keys to Success

Teachers Guidance Counselors Administrators Online grade access

Hickory Support Network

GO HAWKS!!!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!