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Rising Freshman Night

Rising Freshman Night Class of 2013 Principal Dr. Pam Vaden Assistant Principals Grade 9 Mr. Robin Dickerson Grade 10 Dr. Reggie Mason Grade 11 Mrs. Lily Leffler Grade 12 Mrs. Leigh Webb Counselors 9: Tonya Lewis Kristen Cherry 10-12: Stacie Ballard Marna Craig

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Rising Freshman Night

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  1. Rising Freshman Night Class of 2013

  2. Principal Dr. Pam Vaden Assistant Principals Grade 9 Mr. Robin Dickerson Grade 10 Dr. Reggie Mason Grade 11 Mrs. Lily Leffler Grade 12 Mrs. Leigh Webb

  3. Counselors • 9: Tonya Lewis Kristen Cherry • 10-12: Stacie Ballard Marna Craig Jennifer Janney Lara Travis

  4. Graduation Requirements 2013 • Complete all graduation requirements • Earn 23 credits • Pass End-of-Course Exams • Math Foundations II • Algebra I • English I • English II • Biology • Physical Science • U.S. History

  5. Graduation Requirements

  6. English – 4 Credits • English I • English II • English III • English IV English electives (Speech, Read 180, etc.) do not fulfill these requirements.

  7. Math – 4 Credits Must take math every year of high school. • Algebra I - 1 Credit • Geometry - 1 Credit • Algebra II - 1 Credit • Upper Level Math - 1 Credit • Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry • Discrete Math • Statistics • AP Statistics • Pre-Calculus • Calculus (Honors or AP)

  8. Science – 3 Credits • Biology - 1 Credit • Chemistry or Physics - 1 Credit • Additional Lab Science - 1 Credit • Physical Science • Ecology • Anatomy & Physiology • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics

  9. Social Studies – 4 Credits 1. World Geography - 1 Credit *May be waived with principal permission. 2. World History - 1 Credit *May be substituted with AP European History 3. U.S. History - 1 Credit 4. U.S. Government - ½ Credit Economics - ½ Credit

  10. Personal Finance – 0.5 Credit • New for Class of 2013 • ½ Credit Class • Will teach students the importance of financial responsibility • 11th Grade

  11. Lifetime Wellness – 1.5 Credits 1. Lifetime Wellness: 1 credit, 9th Grade - Or 2 years JROTC 2. Physical Education: ½ credit, 11th Grade -May be waived if student participates in physical activity through RHS.

  12. Additional Path – 6 Credits • Foreign Language – 2 credits • Fine Art - 1 credit • Elective Focus – 3 credits • Humanities & Fine Arts • Math & Science • AP • Military Science • Career & Technical Ed

  13. Freshman Year • English • Math • Science • World Geography* • Lifetime Wellness • Elective • Foreign Language • Fine Art • Elective Focus Course

  14. Tidbits…. • Study Hall vs. No Study Hall • World Geography vs. World History in 9th • Art – must sign contract • Required courses cannot count toward elective focus • CAN’T re-take a class you’ve already passed • Look at Program of Studies for course descriptions

  15. Freshman Teachers

  16. Career & Tech

  17. Business Management & Analysis • Family & Consumer Science • Health Science • Law Enforcement Services • Information Technology • Design/ Pre-Construction • Marketing • Broadcasting & Journalism • Design Communications • Computer Science • Military Science

  18. Course Levels • Standard • Honors • Provide a greater challenge • Cover more material at a FASTER pace • Honors Portfolio • Advanced Placement (AP) • College-level courses with a prescribed core curriculum • College credit granted by many colleges/universities

  19. Graduating with Honors • Tennessee Honors Recognition • GPA 3.0+ • Williamson County Honors Diploma • GPA 3.5+ • 14 Honors and/or AP Courses • 4 years math and science • Ravenwood Honors Diploma • GPA 3.0+ • All courses taken at the Honors level when offered • 5 AP courses • 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years foreign language

  20. WCS Grading Scale • A          91-100 • B          81-90 • C          72-80 • D          70-71 • F          Below 70 • WEIGHTED GRADES: • Advanced Placement (A.P) – 5 points • Honors Courses – 3 points

  21. Uniform Grading Policy WCS Grading Scale Number Grade Reg Hon AP 97-100 A 4.0 4.5 5.0 94-96 A 3.7 4.2 4.7 91-93 A 3.5 4.0 4.5 87-90 B 3.3 3.8 4.3 84-86 B 3.0 3.5 4.0 81-83 B 2.7 3.2 3.7 77-80 C 2.3 2.8 3.3 72-76 C 2.0 2.5 3.0 70-71 D 1.0 1.5 1.9 0-69 F 0.0 0.0 0.0 State Uniform Scale A = 93-100 4.0 B = 85-92 3.0 C = 75-84 2.0 D = 70-74 1.0

  22. Student Progress • Report Cards are mailed quarterly • Progress reports are mailed at the mid-term • Parent Connection • Cumulative GPA is based on semester grade averages • Homework Pages

  23. Student Achievement • Honor Roll is based on quarter GPA and grades • Principal’s List – 4.0+ (no C’s) • High Honor Roll – 3.75 – 3.99 (no C’s) • Honor Roll – 3.5 – 3.74 (no C’s)

  24. Your Registration Appointment • WMS: March 2-5 • SMS: March 9-12 • 15 minutes only • Be early! • Remind your student

  25. How to Be Prepared • Arrive early! • Bring: • Completed blue registration sheet • Completed residence affidavit • Completed enrollment form • 2 utility bills (electric, gas, water) • Know your elective focus

  26. Sign Up for Appointment • Following tonight’s presentation • Sunset: In Commons Area • Woodland: In Cafeteria

  27. PTO • Cherie Hammond, president-elect

  28. TEAMS T - Together E - Everyone A - Achieves M - More!

  29. Student Booster Club • Operates under the PTO, but with separate dues. • A TEAM for each grade level based on the year of graduation…next year’s will be TEAM 2013. • Purpose is to create positive experiences for each student. • Works closely with Student Council and the Administration.

  30. Functions: • Special Projects • Homecoming: float building • Dances: Valentine Dance, Winter Semi-Formal, Prom • Fundraising: Some established, some new • Other: Always open for creative opportunities! • Student Appreciation/Raptor Rewards: Treat received by every student during school. Freshman get 2 per year…Seniors get one per month. • Teacher Appreciation/Hospitality: Host 2 themed luncheons per year for faculty and staff, plus provide food for parent information sessions. • Parent Information Sessions: Assist Counselors with putting on 2 sessions per year.

  31. Parent Involvement • Pay the dues…only $10.00 as a Freshman. • Provide a legible email address…critical! • Sign-up to volunteer! • JOIN TONIGHT!

  32. Leadership for TEAM 2013 • Overall Co-Chairs: • Emily Hastings • Co-Chairs for Special Events: • Open…. • Co-Chairs for Raptor Rewards: • Carla Arnette and Robin O’Shields • Co-Chairs for Hospitality: • Raquel Kay and Nancy McGinnity

  33. Booths in Commons Area • RHS Spiritwear • PTO/TEAMS

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