Taking Flight…
Making the Transition to
High School
Purpose of the Orientation
To provide information about:
•The importance of the 8th grade year
•The graduation requirements
•High School options within Wake County
High School Graduation Requirements
• English I,II,III,IV
4
• Math
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• Science
3
• Social Studies
4
• Healthful Living
1
• 10 Total Electives:
Subject electives:
2 Electives (from CTE, Arts or Foreign Language)
and 4 “Concentration” Electives = 6
• 4 Electives from any area.
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Total Credits 26
English – 4 Credits
• English I, II, III, & IV
Math – 4 Credits
• Common Core Math I (i.e, formerly Algebra I)
• Common Core II (i.e., Geometry)
• Algebra II (will be called Common Core III in 201415 academic year)
• and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the
student's post high school plans (example: Advanced
Functions and Modeling, Honors Pre-Calculus, Discrete Math, AP
Statistics, AP Calculus AB & BC). It is recommended by colleges for a
student to take a math class in the senior year.
In the rare instance a student is unable to complete the math requirements, upon
principal approval, they may be exempt (see your high school’s Program
Guide).
Social Studies – 4 Credits
-World History
-American History I
-American History II
-Civics and Economics
If a student is taking Paideia, World History,
the Social Studies for 9th grade, will be
combined with the English class, as a yearlong
class.
Science – 3 Credits
• Earth Science/A.P. Environmental Science
• Biology or Hon. Biology (paired with Common
Core II, i.e., Hon. Geometry)
• Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
Health and Physical Education – 1 Credit
• We highly recommend it be completed during
freshman year!
Foreign Language
Foreign Language is generally not
recommended for 9th graders unless
continuing the language from middle
school.
Spanish, French, German, Latin
Language course offerings vary from school to
school!
End of Course (EOC) Requirements
Students must achieve a level 4 or 5 for
proficiency
End of Course Exams (EOCs) in:
Biology
Common Core Math 1 or 1B
English 2
 EOC exams count as 25%
of the final course grade!
Career & Technical Education Courses count as 20%
Of the final course grade!
It All Starts with Recommendations…
The eighth grade teachers
will make ninth grade
course
recommendations
The School’s Foundation
The 3 “Rs”
Rigor
Relevance
&
Relationships
Rigor, Relevance & Relationships
Preparing Students for the 21st Century
 Rigor:
 Delivery of the highest level of quality of teaching and student learning
Utilizes challenging and innovative instruction such as critical thinking, analytical and
problem solving skills to promote academic success
 Relevance:
 The application of what is learned and how it applies and relates to the real world
 Provides students with a variety of opportunities for persuasive discussion
 Internships/apprenticeships and community service
 Relationships:
Utilizes collaboration and communication skills to create an environment that
engages in healthy and productive relationships with teachers, peers and
administrators
 Promotes academic and personal success and good citizenship
The High School Transcript
The 9th grade year is extremely important:
 Every course taken in high school (passed or
failed) will appear on the student’s transcript and
is used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA)
 The GPA is a critical component in the college
admission process
 Course selection and the level of difficulty is also
heavily considered for college admission
 The GPA, entrance exams and other criteria are
the primary indicators of scholarship offers
High School Lingo
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PowerSchool Number—Student identification number
Blackboard—Website allowing parents and students access to class assignments and syllabi
VoCATS—State-mandated final exams for CTE courses
NCVPS—North Carolina Virtual Public School, online courses available to students enrolled in NC
public schools
NCAA Clearinghouse—National Collegiate Athletic Association, student athletes must register with
this organization in order to participate in varsity college sports, see Athletic Director or coach for
more information
NHS—National Honor Society, organization for academically successful students
SAP—Student Assistance Program counselor, works with all students
ACT—American College Testing, another admissions assessment accepted at almost all colleges
and universities
IB—International Baccalaureate, advanced academic program available at some Wake County high
schools
Three EOC’s students must pass in order to graduate (Common Core Math I, Biology, English II)
FRC—Future Ready Core, NC graduation requirements for students entering high school in 20092010 and beyond
CDC—Career Development Coordinator, coordinates career development activities for the entire
high school
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Clubs & Organizations
Get Involved!
• Beta Club
•National Honor Society
•Fellowship of Christian Athletes
•Student Government Association
•PTSA
•FFA
•ETC
Get Involved
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Science Club
Yearbook
Drama
Step Team
Fashion Club
Marching Band
ROTC
Team Sports
Driver Education
Students may take Driver Education at 14.5 years of age
To be eligible to obtain a Driver’s Permit or maintain driving
privileges, student must pass 3/4 (75%) of their classes
each semester
Only juniors and seniors are eligible to
drive to school and they must meet the guidelines of the
school
So… What Are Your Choices
Millbrook Sanderson Leesville
Panther Creek Broughton Enloe
SouthEast Raleigh
And……Wake County’s Early Colleges
And Leadership Academies
Wake Early College of Health and Sciences
Wake NC State STEM Early College High School
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
Wake Early College of Health
and
Sciences
WTCC Health Science Campus
Health Education Building
2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh NC
27610
Unique Features of WECHS
Wake Early College of Health and Sciences (WECHS) is
a magnet school focused on health and sciences.
WECHS features a partnership among the Wake County Public School System,
Wake Technical Community College, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals.
The school is located on the Wake Tech Health Sciences and Northern
Campuses.
WECHS students have the opportunity to graduate in five years with a high
school diploma and an Associates of Arts (AA), Associates of Science (AS),
transferable diploma in science or arts, or a health science certificate. College
credits completed while enrolled in the school are tuition-free and are
transferable to one of North Carolina’s sixteen public universities.
Wake NC State STEM Early College
High School
715 Barbour Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Five year program
earn your high school
diploma and earn college
credits that can transfer to
other colleges or universities
What is STEM?
Science Technology Engineering and Math
Physics Robotics Engineering Food Science
Biotechnology
Aerospace
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Veterinary Science
Biomechanics
Meteorology
A Unique Focus
Wake Young Women's Leadership
Academy
303 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
WYWLA
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy
(WYWLA) is a 6-12 single-gender
academy Young women are inspired to
lead and to learn as they travel a path to
academic and personal excellence.
Wake Young Men’s Leadership
Academy
567 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
WYMLA
(WYMLA) is a 6-12 single-gender academy
WYMLA’s mission is to develop young men into
leaders who have a positive impact on their
communities through Scholarship, Service, and
Success.
Magnet & Application
Schools’ Fair
When: Saturday, November 1, 2014
Where: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
Time:
9am - 12 noon
The magnet application period
will be
January 26 - February 6, 2015
Open House and Application Deadlines
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Open House
Nov. 4th
Deadline:
Early December
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy
Open House:
Nov. 13
Deadline:
Early December
NC STEM
Open House:
Deadline:
November 4th
Early December
Open House and Application
Deadlines
• Wake Early College of Health and Sciences
Open House
Nov. 4th
Deadline:
Early December
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
Open House
Nov. 4
Deadline:
Early December
Enloe High School
School Tours
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November 6,
November 20,
December 4,
December 18,
January 8, January 15,
January 29, and
February 6
Tours begin at 8:15, parents should arrive no later than 8:10.
Tours will run from 8:15-9:25.
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Southeast Raleigh High School
School Tours
• October 23
• November 6
• Tours will begin at 8:00 am
Open House Dates
• November 13
• January 27
6pm – 8pm
To Be continued…..
Part 2… “Let’s SOAR”
When:
TBD
Time:
6:00