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WKHS Freshman Family Meeting Presentation

Join us for the WKHS Freshman Family Meeting presented by the Counseling & Advisement Department. Stay updated on South Carolina graduation requirements, college preparation, scholarships, clubs, sports, and testing information. Learn more at the WKHS Counseling Department website.

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WKHS Freshman Family Meeting Presentation

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  1. WKHS Freshman Family Meeting Presentation

  2. Counseling & AdvisementDepartment Staff

  3. Counseling Office Staff

  4. WKHS Counseling Department Site http://wkhscounseling.weebly.com/ Stay updated!

  5. How can I learn more?

  6. South Carolina Graduation Requirements24 Units 4 ENGLISH: _____ _____ _____ _____ 4 MATH: _____ _____ _____ _____ 3 SCIENCE: Biology _____ _____ 3 SOCIAL STUDIES: S.S. ELECTIVE _____ U.S. HISTORY _____ GOVT/ECON _____ 1 PE/ROTC: _____ 1 COMPUTER SCIENCE: _____ 1 WORLD LANGUAGE OR OCCUPATIONAL ELECTIVE: _____ 7 ELECTIVES _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

  7. FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES 4 ENGLISH 4 MATH: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Probability & Statistics/Pre-Calculus 3 LAB SCIENCES: Biology 1, 2, AP Biology, Chemistry 1, 2, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Marine Science, Astronomy 3 SOCIAL STUDIES: S.S. Elective, US History, Government/Economics 2 WORLD LANGUAGES: (Clemson & College of Charleston – 3 Required) 1 FINE ART 1 ADDITIONAL COLLEGE PREP UNIT (Computer Science) 1 PE/ROTC

  8. How will you become a 10th grader? • A student earns a credit in two ways: • Earn a final grade of 70 or higher • Have enough days/hours in the seat of the course. 1credit of English 1credit of Math + 3 additional credits 5total credits

  9. Attendance Lexington School District One’s Attendance Policy 45-day (quarter long) classes 3 unexcused absences • Example-Leadership 21 90-day (semester long) classes 5 unexcused absences • Example-Biology 1 180-day (year long) classes 10 unexcused absences • Example-Band 1 **Three unexcused tardies to any one class can count as an unexcused absence.**

  10. Important Information!! • Go to www.lexington1.net • Academics • Academic Information • Course Catalog www.lexington1.net

  11. CAREER SPECIALISTMrs. Nina Howard Full time position devoted to helping coordinate job shadowing, internships and co-op experiences Mrs. Howard supports the Counseling and Advisement office by presenting curriculum frameworks to students, parents and faculty Assists students with completing aspects of senior experience

  12. Schools of the Future –Centers for Advanced Study • Center for Public Health and Advanced Medical Studies (10th – 12th grade) – WKHS • Center for World Languages and International Business (10th/11th – 12th) – LHS 11th – 12th Grade • Center for Advanced STEM Studies – LTC • Center for Advanced Agribusiness Research – PHS • Center for Sustainable Solutions – GHS • The Center for Law and Global Policy Development – RBHS • Center for Media Arts, Design and Production - RBHS

  13. Advanced Courses • Honors Courses • Advanced Placement (AP) courses • International Baccalaureate-offered at Lexington HS.

  14. South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale GPA =Grade Point Average

  15. Transcripts

  16. SC Scholarships Palmetto Fellows • Score 1200 (Reading + Math) on SAT or 27 on ACT • 3.5 minimum GPA • Top 6% class rank in either sophomore, junior or senior year ----------------OR--------------- • Score 1400 On SAT or 32 ACT and 4.0 GPA $6,700 the first academic year

  17. SC Scholarships LIFE Scholarship • Four-Year College- two out of three qualifiers • 3.0 GPA • Top 30% of graduating class • 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT $5,000 per academic year • Two-Year College • 3.0 GPA Full tuition and $300 for books

  18. SC Scholarships • HOPE Scholarship • Only available at Four-Year Colleges • 3.0 Final GPA • $2,500 for the first academic year and $300 for books • Lottery Tuition Assistance Program • Only available at Two-Year Colleges • Must complete a FAFSA • Award money varies by academic year.

  19. Clubs and Volunteer Work Matter to Colleges!Get involved in high school • Chess Club • DECA • Robotics • Graphic Effects • Fan I Am • Student Government • Archery Team • Bass Fishing Club • Beta Club • FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) • Rifle Team • Drill Team • German Club • International Club • Key Club • Latin Club • LOCC (Wolf Coalition) • HOSA • Improv Troupe (drama club) • TADA (drama club) • The MOVE (dance club) • National Art Honor Society • Art Council • STEP Team • Prom and Ring Committee Come to the counseling office to get more information!

  20. WKHS Sports • Swimming • Volleyball • Football • Girls/Boys Basketball • Wrestling • Track • Cross Country • Soccer • Softball • Lacrosse • Baseball • Bowling Team • Cheerleading • Archery • Girls/Boys Golf • Tennis • Rugby Come to the counseling office to get more information or stop by the athletic office!

  21. TESTING, TESTING…. • EOC’s: (End-Of-Course) State Exams • Semester 2 • EOC for Algebra 1 • EOC for English 1 • EOC for Biology 1 • 10th: PSAT (all 10th grade students may choose to sign up) • 11th: PSAT (optional); SAT/ACT (optional); Work Keys; ASVAB (optional) • 12th: SAT/ACT; COMPASS (Technical Colleges); ASVAB (optional)

  22. Build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers • Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past • Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments • Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos, and complete tasks assigned by the school to better prepare your student for future college and career goals

  23. Change and Flexibility • The IGP is not the same as registration. The IGP should be used to assist students in selecting courses during registration. • Remember that IGP’s are tentative plans. People can and do change ideas and direction. • Desired classes do not always fit in the actual students’ schedules and sometimes there is not enough school-wide interest to keep the course. • Changes to the IGP worksheet/plan can be made after the individual meeting! • It may be helpful to get teacher recommendations for course levels.

  24. Next Steps… No postcards will be mailed with appointment times. If you would like to attend your child’s IGP Conference, please see your counselor after this meeting to schedule an appointment. If you don’t sign up for an appointment, we will still meet individually with your child and they can share information from the meeting with you. Feel free to contact your child’s counselor any time during the school year!! Thank you for coming!

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