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This guide outlines the graduation requirements for students of the Class of 2018, including necessary credits and attendance policies. To be promoted to 10th grade, students must earn at least 6 credits, including English I, and must not exceed 8 absences in any class. A sample block schedule is provided, featuring core subjects and electives, including honors options. Guidance is also given for online courses, driver's education offerings, athletics eligibility, and club participation. For questions, contact the respective school representatives.
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HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION Class of 2018
To be promoted to 10th grade, Students must have 6 credits, one of which is English I. ATTENDANCE COUNTS! Students automatically fail a course after 8 absences of any kind in a single class period. Course Load: Students must carry a course load equal to number of instructional periods in school day (4/semester). 4x4 PROMOTION
1ST SEMESTER Math I World History Health/PE Elective 2ND SEMESTER English I Earth Science Elective Elective Sample BLOCK SCHEDULE This is just an example. This is not the exact schedule your student will receive.
Required Classes • English I (Honors Available) • Math I (Honors Available) Math II (Honors Available) Math III (Honors Available) • Earth/Environmental Science (Honors Available) • World History (Honors Available) • Health & PE • 3 Electives (one MUST be in school selected)
Selecting ITL or HLS • Principal Kathy Fuerst, Integrated Technology & Leadership • Principal Lisa Tusa, Health & Life Sciences
Selecting Electives • One elective must be in the school student selected • For HLS students, Health Team Relationships or AgriscienceApplications • For ITL students, MSITA, Marketing, Principles of Business, Drafting I*, Auto I* * Please make sure you are comfortable with the alternate electives you choose since preference for these courses will be given to upperclassmen.
Other Freshman Electives • Band (Jazz, Concert, Marching, Guitar) • Chorus (Regular, Viking Voices) • Visual Art • Theatre Arts • Advanced Physical Education • Strength & Conditioning • Journalism • Media Assistant • JROTC Please remember … sign up for alternates you like. You may not get your first choice.
Online Courses • Students register in Course Planner andon Granville Online page • Submit signed parent/guardian permission form (see GO page or counselor) • Must be willing to commit to at least 90 minutes per day, studying on own, and pacing self • GO catalog, registration: http://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/Page/10978
Driver’s Education • Presentation coming to middle schools soon • 2-week courses (Spring, Fall); 3:45 – 6:30 p.m. daily • Driving portion not until SGHS student • Questions: lindseyj@gcs.k12.nc.us
Athletics • Ninth graders are eligible to play any sport (cross country, football, tennis, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track) • Must have updated physicals • Questions: colgandl@gcs.k12.nc.us
Clubs All 9th graders are encouraged to join a club • Step Team • Ukulele • Zumba • Habitat for Humanity • Creative Writing • Karaoke • Art Club • Yearbook • FFA • FCA • ROTC • DECA • FBLA • Student Council • Journalism
The Best Welcome Party Ever! • LINK CREW (11th, 12th grade leaders) host orientation just before school starts • Will receive letter at end of year • Will receive personal phone call just before • Fun activities with meaning and purpose to learn what every freshman should know
More questions? • Email Mrs. Ewing: ewingt@gcs.k12.nc.us • Visit Mrs. Ewing’s webpage