Mount Tabor High School
Rising Freshmen Forum
May 27, 2014
Agenda
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The Tabor Experience
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Summer Reading Project
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Successful Planning
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Questions for the Panel
Tabor Forum Series
Preparing Parents and Students
Freshman
Year
Sophomore
Year
Junior
Year
Senior
Year
Fall
Spring
Social & Emotional
Wellbeing
Summer
Opportunities
Fall
Spring
Major Sophomore
Year Events
Preparing for
Junior Year
Fall
Spring
College Planning,
Standardized Test Prep
College Planning
in Full Gear
Fall
Spring
College Applications
& Scholarships
Senior Awards
Day
The Tabor Experience equals…
Academic Excellence
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Over 96% of our 2013 graduates
pursued higher education
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92% graduation rate
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$18MM total scholarships and
grants
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1,292 total AP tests in 2013, with
71% scoring 3 or higher
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50+ Honor level courses
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30 Advanced Placement courses
The Tabor Experience equals…
Academic Excellence
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Consistently ranked in the
Top 1% of high schools in
America by NEWSWEEK
Magazine
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Supplied one-fourth of all
WS/FCS students accepted
to Governor’s School over
past 3 years
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38% of our teachers have
advanced degrees
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21 of the staff are National
Board Certified
The Tabor Experience
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Every Spartan
Belongs Here
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Start Off On The
Right Foot
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Parent Spartans
Belong Too
Every Spartan Belongs Here
Many ways to get involved
PUBLICATIONS
The Dorian
The Dorian Scroll
Cadence
CLUBS
Interest Clubs
Service Clubs
Vocational Clubs
SPORTS
PERFORMING ARTS
Spartan Band & Orchestra
Chorus
Drama
Dance
+600 Tabor student-athletes represent the
Spartans in 36 different sports
ACADEMIC TEAMS
General Knowledge
Math
History
Science
Get Off On the Right Foot
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Fall sports and band start in summer
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Cross country, field hockey, football, men’s soccer,
volleyball, women’s tennis, cheerleading, band
June/July workouts & team camps
August tryouts & required practice
Student physical form requirements
Plan for the increased workload
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How much time to invest in homework,
sports, and band practice each day
Determine study skills that work best for
the student (index cards, active reading, etc.)
Get organized and stay organized
How Parents Can Stay Involved
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3 supportive Parent Volunteer
Boards run by an Executive Board:
 Academics
 Arts
 Athletics
PTSA
Structure:
Executive
Committee
+10,000 Parent volunteer hours
each year
Academics
Board
Come to games, concerts, plays
KL Rights emails
Arts Board
Athletics
Board
Driver’s Education
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The state of NC requires anyone under the age of 18
to complete a driver education course consisting of 30
hours in the classroom and 6 hours behind-the-wheel.
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To be eligible to register for a class session, they must
be 14 years and 6 months old by the first day of class.
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All driver’s ed classes are taught by North Carolina
Driving School, Inc. The cost is $55.
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For more info, visit www.ncdrivingschool.com or call
1-800-375-6550.
Driver’s Education
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North Carolina Driving School has posted one
summer driver’s ed class session at Mt Tabor in 2014.
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June 16th – June 26th
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8:00am – 12:00pm
Registration begins on May 26th
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Students may register to take driver’s ed at a different
school during the summer sessions.
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After classroom completion, you will receive a call
within 30 to 90 days from your driving instructor to
set up your behind-the-wheel schedule.
Summer Reading Project
9th Grade Standard
9th Grade Honors
9th Grade Seminar
Crazy Horse Electric Game
By Chris Crutcher
Ender’s Game
By Orson Scott Card
Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
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Purchase the book if possible. If you can’t we will provide a copy.
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Books can be checked out at main office of Mt. Tabor, starting June
16th. Or, you can check one out tonight!
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Students are to complete the reading guide assigned to their novel.
They can hand write on it as they read, but it must also be typed
and uploaded into Turnitin.com by the due date. This assignment
will be uploaded on the MTHS website.
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For students in the fall, the test on the book will be given on
September 8th, 2014.
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For spring semester students, the test will be given on Feb. 4th,
2015. They can opt to take the test on Sept. 8th in the fall.
Summer Reading Project
9th Grade Standard
9th Grade Honors
9th Grade Seminar
Crazy Horse Electric Game
By Chris Crutcher
Ender’s Game
By Orson Scott Card
Lord of the Flies
By William Golding
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Start reading in June – you can get the book tonight.
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They should review the reading guide before starting the book to
help them know what to look for as they read. Use the pacing guide
provided on the study guide.
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Learn to read for meaning, asking questions as you go.
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If playing a fall sport, try to finish assignment by August 1st.
Guidance Counselors
A-D
Ms. Corey Daniel
E-H
Ms. Kristine Doyle
I-M
Ms. Colleen Santos Roberts
N-R
Mr. Stan Huck (Director)
S-Z
Mr. David Naff
Being Successful at Mount Tabor
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Get involved - the more they put into the school
community, the more they get out.
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They should determine what interests them and
delve deeper into it each year.
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Encourage them to take more and more
responsibility for themselves over time.
Trouble Shooting
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If they get overwhelmed, they should
contact teacher or guidance counselor
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If they aren’t getting invested…
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Ask guidance counselor for ideas
Peer mentoring through National Honor Society
Resources for parents and students
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Tutoring available from every teacher before or after school
Free tutoring lab after school for exams
Talk to other parents of high schoolers
Parent Portal
Keep Records for High School Resume
Plan:
Reading ____ Math ____ Writing ____ Science ____ Date Taken: _____
ACT:
Reading ____ Math ____ Writing ____ Science ____ Date Taken: _____
PSAT: Reading ____ Math ____ Writing ____ Total ____ Date Taken: _____
SAT:
Reading ___
AP Exams:
AP Exams:
AP Exams:
Math ___
Writing ___ (xx/yy)
Date: _______
Date: _______
Date: _______
Total ____ Date Taken: ____
Subject: __________________
Subject: __________________
Subject: __________________
Score: ____
Score: ____
Score: ____
Honor Organizations: (i.e. National Honor Society, Language Honor Society)
Service Clubs and Special Interest Groups: (i.e. Key Club, Spanish Club, Academic Teams)
Athletic Activities: (Indicate sport and leadership positions)
Publications: (Newspaper or Yearbook)
Student-Elected Leadership: (Class, Club, Student Government Officer)
Special Academic Enrichment Programs: (i.e. Youth & Government, Outward Bound)
Special Awards: (i.e. Science Fair, History day, MVP, Scouting)
Community, Religious, Service Activities:
Community Leadership:
Employment:
Hobbies and Special Interests:
Common Core
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English
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World History, Civics,
American History I,
American History II
English 1, English 2,
English 3, English 4
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Math
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Math 1, Math 2,
Math 3, Advanced Math
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Science
Earth/Environmental,
Biology, Chemistry,
Science Elective
Social Studies
PE/Health/LMS
PE1/Dance 1A, PE2/Dance 1B,
Life Management Skills, Health
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Electives
Minimum 4 credits, 2 from
same foreign language for
UNC System minimum
admissions requirements
22 Credit Minimum
Exams
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Common Exams
English Language Arts I, III, and IV
Earth/Environmental Science
Chemistry
Physics
Physical Science
World History
Civics and Economics
American History I
20%
American History II
Math II
Math III
Advanced Functions and Modeling
Precalculus
OCS Math I
OCS English Language Arts I, III, and IV
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EOC Exams
Math I
English II
Biology
of overall grade
Block Schedule
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Schedule operates on a 4 period block, A/B day format
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Most classes are 90 min. block everyday for a semester
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Some classes are 90 min. every other day all year
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(arts, foreign language, AP, JROTC, journalism, some math)
1st Period 8:55-10:25
3rd Period 12:05-2:05
2nd Period 10:30-12:00 4th Period 2:10-3:40
Crosby Scholars
 Nonprofit organization that helps prepare students for
successful college admission.
 If currently in program, automatically transfers to high
school.
 If not already in program, apply online Sept 1st – Oct 1st.
 Open door policy – if you apply, you are accepted.
Crosby Scholars
Program Requirements
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No OSS infractions throughout HS career
Complete required community service (min. 2 hours) each year
Attend required Crosby Scholars academies each year
Enroll in “It’s Your Call”
Maintain a min. 2.0 QPA
Additional information at: www.crosbyscholars.org
Student Panel
Karis Adams - 11th grade
Aniyah Brown-10th grade
Aaliyah Goodman - 9th grade
Elliott Harrington - 9th grade
Evan McIntosh - 11th grade
Sofia Pauca - 9th grade
Julia Sheff - 11th grade
Sabrina Smith - 12th grade
Grace Tedder - 10th grade
Quentin Teta - 10th grade
Jordan Williams - 12th grade
Mount Tabor High School
Excellence in Every Endeavor