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Harriman High School Orientation 2021 - Your Guide to Academic and Social Success

Welcome, Class of 2021! Learn about new courses, classmates, and teachers to excel in high school. Discover graduation requirements, courses, and exam tips. Plan your schedule and explore scholarship opportunities.

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Harriman High School Orientation 2021 - Your Guide to Academic and Social Success

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  1. Harriman High School Orientationhttp://hhs.roaneschools.comWELCOME Class of 2021!!!!

  2. High School New Courses – learn new information, challenge yourself ! New Classmates – older students were once just like you New Teachers – do not be afraid to ask for help During high school you will grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially

  3. Success in High School Academically Socially • Get organized • Take schoolwork seriously • Always do your personal best • Don’t let peer pressure run your life • Learn to make wise choices • Have healthy relationships • Stay healthy and safe • Deal with conflicts peacefully

  4. Grade Classification Freshmen - less than 6 credits Sophomore– 6 credits Junior – 12 credits • Senior – 17 credits • Graduate – 24 credits

  5. HS Graduation Requirements English - 4 Credits: English I English II English III English IV Note: Must maintain a 90 avg. to remain in Acc. English each year.

  6. HS Graduation Requirements Math - 4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Upper level Math (Pre-Calculus and Calculus) Bridge Math-Students that do not score 19 on the math section of the ACT must take this senior year

  7. HS Graduation Requirements Science - 3 Credits: Biology I Chemistry Another Lab. Science *Must have B avg in Alg I & Bio for Che. *AP Biology (Must complete Bio & Chem. I) *AP Chemistry (Must complete Chem. I & Algebra II)

  8. HS Graduation Requirements Social Studies – 3 Credits: W. History OR W. Geography U.S. History Economics and Government AP US History *Students must pass Civics Exit Exam to graduate!

  9. HS Graduation Requirements Other required courses – 5 credits: Wellness Physical Education and Personal Finance Fine Art 2 years of a Foreign Language Note: Students not pursuing a college career may opt out of foreign language and fine arts.

  10. HS Graduation Requirements Elective Focus – 3 Credits: career and technical (CTE) science and math fine arts (Band or Chorus) AP (Biology, Chemistry, US History, & Statistics)

  11. Career & Technical Education STEM Information Technology Law & Public Safety Health Sciences

  12. High School Requirements– 24 credits • 4 English • 4 Maths – must include Algebra I, Geometry , Algebra II and Upper level Math, or Bridge Math (not met 19 on PLAN or ACT or Finite Math (have met a 19 on PLAN or ACT) • 3 Science – Biology, Chemistry, and 1 Lab Science • 3 Social Studies – • 1 World History & Geography • 1 U.S. History • ½ Economics/½ Government • .5 Personal Finance • 1 Wellness • .5 PE –exempt if in Band , Sports , Cheerleading • 2 Foreign language – waived if not entering university • 1 Fine Art – waived if not entering university • 3 Elective Focus- CTE , AP, Science/Math, or Fine Arts

  13. State End of Course Exams Count 15% of Yearly Average!!! (2017-18) English I English II English III Biology I Algebra I U.S. History Algebra II Chemistry Geometry

  14. ACT– required for graduation & admission to college!!! ACT recommended in Junior year after completing at least Geometry . Also needed to take Dual Credit classes at RSCC PreACT– all Sophomores take as a practice ACT and to determine areas to concentrate on before actual ACT. This test also determines what Math courses will be taken Senior year and dual enrollment eligibility

  15. Sample Schedule Freshmen Sophomore • English I • Wellness • Algebra I or Geometry • Biology • World Geography • Chorus or Band or CTE • Elective • English II • Geometry or Algebra II • Physical Science or Chemistry • U.S. Government/Economics • Spanish I • Chorus or Band or CTE • Elective

  16. Sample Schedule Junior Senior • English III • Algebra II/PreCalculus/ Geometry • Chemistry/AP Biology/AP Chemistry • U.S. History • Elective focus (Chorus/Band/CTE) • Spanish II * Dual Credit – RSCC • English IV • Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus or Finite Math or BRIDGE Math • AP Chemistry or AP Biology (if needed) • Personal Finance/PE II • Elective Focus (If needed) * Dual Credit - RSCC

  17. Lottery 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT $5000 per year / renewable – 4 year college or university $3000 per year/renewable – 2 year college or university TN College of Applied Tech- no GPA or ACT requirement Must keep a 2.75 GPA in college to retain scholarship Scholarships

  18. General Assembly/Merit 3.75 GPA AND 29 ACT Need based 2.75 GPA and < $36,000 family income Wilder Naifeh Technical Scholarship Enroll with a diploma at a TN College of Applied Technology(TCAT) Scholarships

  19. Tennessee Scholars Program • 4 units English • 4 units Math (Alg. 1, Alg. II, Geometry, 1 upper level math) • 3 units Science (Must include 3 lab sciences) • 3 units Social Studies • 2 units of a Foreign Language • 1 unit of Wellness • 1 unit of Fine Arts • 2 Career/Technical courses or 2 AP courses or Dual Credit Courses

  20. Tennessee Scholars Meet required courses 80 hours of community service Overall “C” average in required courses No out of school suspensions (Alt. School) 95% attendance rate

  21. Graduate with Honors Students who have a “B” average and score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT will graduate with honors.

  22. ACT BENCHMARKS English 18 Mathematics 22 Reading 22 Science 23

  23. Graduate with Distinction Students will be recognized as graduating with “distinction” by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following: earn a nationally recognized industry certification participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations be selected as a National Merit Finalist of Semi-Finalist (Must take PSAT exam)

  24. Graduate with Distinction attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

  25. DUAL STUDIES • Roane State Community College – Students may begin taking Junior year!!! • Must have 3.0 GPA and have met ACT benchmarks for subjects listed below • Current Courses offered: English Comp 1 & 2, College Algebra, and Psychology • Middle College- Must have 24 ACT/Pre-ACT • TCAT@ Harrriman • Student must have a 2.0 and good record of behavior and attendance

  26. Extracurricular Activities – it is strongly suggested that students be involved in extracurricular activities such as service clubs and athletics

  27. Clubs/Activities Fellowship of Christian Athletes Ebony Club Beta Club Chess Club Science Club Interact Club DECA Club FCCLA HOSA Skills USA Yearbook Band Cheerleading Drug Free

  28. AthleticsBobby ClarkAthletic Director Baseball Football Basketball Softball Golf Tennis Soccer Girls Volleyball

  29. QUESTIONS???Thank You for your attendance!

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