Welcome Class of
2017!
High school & Registration
information Session
Clarksville High School
February 21, 2013
Today’s Agenda
Introductions of school
counselors
Review Graduation Requirements
Review Registration Process
Discuss Diploma Types, Attendance
and Class Rank
Discuss requirements for National
Honor Society
Review clubs, sports, and activities
Questions
Wildcat
Counselors
Rob Franklin
-- AE
Angela Sackfield -- FK
Tonya Sherman -- L-R
Serena Kerr
-- S-Z
Graduation Requirements
Courses
Credits
Minimum Requirements
English
4
English I, II, III, IV
Math
4
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one other higher level
math course beyond Algebra II
Science
3
Biology, Chemistry or Physics and a third science
Social
Studies
3
World History, World Geography, or equivalent; US
History; Economics and Government (3 years of JROTC
can substitute for Government)
Lifetime
Wellness
1
Or 2 years of JROTC
Physical
Education
0.5
A student may substitute 66 hours of documented
participation in a school-sponsored, after-school physical
activity for this requirement or by completing 2 years of
JROTC
Personal
Finance
0.5
Or 3 years of JROTC
Additional Requirements
Courses
Credits
Requirements
Foreign Language
2
2 years of the same language
Fine Arts
1
Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Vocal
Music, Instrumental Music, or
additional Music Electives
Focused Electives
3
From CMCSS approved list
these requirements are in place to meet all
college entrance requirements
Graduation Requirement
Substitutions
 JROTC Course Substitutions
 JROTC (2 years) for Wellness and 1/2 credit in PE
 JROTC (3 years) for Government and Personal
Finance
Approved Focused Elective
Groups
CareerTechnical
Education
Science and
Math
Fine Arts
3 credits in a state approved
Program of Study (POS) – Will
vary by high school
3 credits other than required (Ex. 8th
Grade Alg I, PS)
3 credits other than required
AP/Dual
Enrollment
JROTC
3 credits other than required
3 credits other than used for core
substitutions
Career-Technical Programs
offered at CHS
 Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
 Plant Systems – Landscaping and Turf Science
 Business Management & Administration
 Business Financial Management & Accounting
 Finance
 Banking & Finance
 Human Services
 Family & Community Services
 personal Care Services
 Information Technology
 Interactive Multimedia
 Manufacturing
 Precision Productions
Career-Technical
Programs/Special
Transfer Request
 Students may choose to attend another
CMCSS high school if their program of
study is not offered in their zoned school
 To be eligible you must complete a Special
Transfer Request found at Student Services at
the CMCSS Board of Education
 Students will be reassigned to the new school
for the entire day
 Students must provide their own transportation
CMCSS Academies
 CHS – Wildcat Academy of
Business and Finance
 KHS – Stem Academy
 MCHS – Academy of Plant and
Animal Systems
 NEHS – Academy of Computer
Programming and Gaming
…
CMCSS Academies
(continued…)
 NWHS – Academy of Health
Sciences
 RHS – Academy of Media
Communication and Information
Technology
 WCHS – Academy of Public
Service and Leadership
CHS Wildcat Academy of
Business and Finance and All
Other CMCSS Academy Info
Meetings…
 Applications & Information Will
Be Available…
 March 4 - 6 to 7:30 PM at New Providence
Middle, Northeast Middle & West Creek
Middle Schools
 March 5 - 6 to 7:30 PM at Montgomery
Central Middle School
 March 6 – 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Rossview
Middle School
 March 7 - 6 to 7:30 PM at Kenwood Middle &
Richview Middle Schools
 March 12 – 6 PM at Central Office (If Needed)
Attendance
Students must attend 90% of the
school days per semester in order
to obtain credit for completion of
coursework.
Students can have:
A limited number of absences per
semester
As many doctors, court, and
professional meeting notes as the
student obtains…However…
Attendance (continued)
 Students are required to be in school
every day (TCA-49-6-3001) and after a
student misses 5 days UNEXCUSED they
are considered truant and may be
summoned to court for as few as 5
absences (TCA-49-6-3007). At 5 days the
school sends a letter, after 7 days the
CMCSS attendance office sends a
letter from the BOE and also meets
with the student
 It's a Class C misdemeanor (educational
neglect)
 each day a child is absent (unexcused)
could result in fines
Attendance (Continued)
 The 9 days per semester deals
ONLY with promotion and
retention in our county (It is not
9 free days out of school)
 if a student misses 9 days or
more per class per semester
they could expect to receive NC
for the class(es) (The grades do
not have a bearing here, the state
requires that kids be in school)
Attendance -Tardies
 Tardies turn into absences if
a student is 10 or more
minutes late to any class
 Students have been
summoned to court for
excessive tardies and/or
Absences
Attendance
Absences due to
extenuating
circumstances may be
reviewed by the
Board Attendance
Review Committee
Diploma Types
Regular Diploma
Awarded to students who:
1) earn the specified 22 units of
credit
2) have satisfactory records of
attendance
3) have satisfactory conduct
records
Diploma Types
Honors
All requirements for a Regular Diploma
must be fulfilled plus:
1) an 85% cumulative percent average
2) no semester grade lower than a 75
3) must score at or above all of the subject
area readiness benchmarks on the ACT
or equivalent score on the SAT
Diploma Types
 Highest Honors
All requirements for an
Honors Diploma must be
fulfilled plus:
1) a 90 cumulative percent
average
2) no semester grade lower than
a 75
3) Specific course selections
as follows:
Courses required for
Highest Honor’s Diploma
Course
AP
Credits Description
2
One must be from core (English, Math,
Science, Social Studies)
*A technical licensing course that meets honors criteria
may substitute for a non-core (AP) course
Math
4
Science
3
Alg I, Geometry, Algebra II & one higher level
math beyond Algebra II
Biology I & TWO from the following:
Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy Physiology, AP
Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Physics
Foreign
Language
2
Two years of the same foreign language
English
4
Honor’s level or higher in 10th, 11th & 12th
ACT Readiness
Benchmarks
…ACT Scores Range From 1
to 36…
Subject Test
ACT
English
18
Math
22
Reading
21
Science
24
Graduating with Distinction
Students earning diplomas will be
recognized as graduating with
distinction by attaining an 85%
cumulative 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 (Summer of Sophomore or
Junior Year…)
Participate in one of the state’s All
State musical organizations
Graduating with Distinction
(Continued)
Be selected as a National Merit
Finalist or Semifinalist
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
Complete the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Earn 12 or more semester hours of
transcripted postsecondary credit
Class Ranking
Ranking is based on the type of
diploma earned with highest
honors ranked first, honors
second, and regular ranked
third…Then:
Class rank is based on the
cumulative percent average
Within each Diploma Type
Class ranking is determined
only after the first semester of
the student’s 12th grade year
(the student’s 7th semester in high
school)
Advanced Course
Placement Requirements
6-Year Plan
National Honor
Society
Leadership
 Chair of a Committee
 President, Vice Pres.,
Secretary positions
 Supervisor at work
Scholarship
 …See the
National Honor
Society Website
linked to the CHS
website
Service
 Member of a service
club (HOPE Club,
Junior Civitan, Interact)
 Actively participating in
community service
projects
Character
 Good discipline record
beginning freshman
year including tardies,
attendance, attitude,
etc.
 Teacher
recommendations
CHS Service Clubs
Interact
Hope
Junior Civitan
Student to Student (S2S)
School Related Clubs
 Student Council
 Literary Magazine
 Fellowship of Christian Athletes
 Student Advisory Committee
 Art Club
 Drama Club
 Café hispano
 VOLUNTEER reading club
Subject Related Clubs
 Band and Guard
 JROTC Drill Team & Colorguard, Raider
Team
 Future Farmers of America
 FCCLA
 Future Business Leaders of America
 International Thespian Society
Clubs Continued
Skills USA-Cosmetology
National Forensic league
Tri-M
Newspaper
Yearbook Staff
Gamers’ club
Anime club
Reading Club
Academic Competition Teams
Junior Classical League
Math Team
Model United Nations
Mock Trial Team
Speech and Debate Club
Black history bowl
Associated Student Body (ASB)
CHS Website
For more information
regarding clubs and
activities please go to
www.cmcss.net and click
on Clarksville High, or the
Parent/Student Info Link,
located at the bottom of
the home page
Athletics
Football
Baseball
Wrestling
Basketball
Soccer
Track/Cross
Country
Volleyball
Tennis
Softball
Golf
Cheerleading
Dance Team
Wrestlerettes
NCAA Information
 Visit:
 http://www.eligibilitycen
ter.org For additional
information…
Scholarships and
Financial Aid
 Visit:
 http://www2.cmcss.net/~CHS/g
uidance/ScholarshipNewsletter
.htm
 Scholarship awards peak
during the student’s senior
year but are available across
grade levels as well
Registration Information
Where: Clarksville high
school counseling dept.
When: Appointments can
be made by calling Ms.
Carman at 648-5690 Ext
1075 from now until
March 22nd
postcards were mailed as a reminder
Closing Remarks
Questions?
Notes
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