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Classroom Sessions with Counselor
Pre-IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) meetings
Academic Opportunities: Parent and
Student Meeting
8 th grade tours of CHS
April 20 th – IGP DAY!!
Summer Registration
Open House in August

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Graduation Requirements
Typical Schedule
Mix of Courses
◦ Academics
◦ Electives and Career Clusters
Scholarships
GPA and SC UGS GPA
Registration Timeline
Student Panel

High School Graduation and Two Year College Four Year College
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
4 units
4 units
3 units
3 units
(1 US History, .5 Gov., .5
Economics)
4 units
4 units (Algebra 1, 2, Geometry,
Higher Level)
3 units (3 Lab Science in two different fields)
3 units
(1 US History, .5 Gov., .5
Economics)
Computer Science
PE or ROTC
Health
World Language
CATE
Fine Arts
Electives
1 total unit
1 unit
1 total unit
1 unit
.5 unit
1 unit of W. Language OR
1 unit of a CATE class
.5 unit
2 or 3 units
None required
None required
1 unit for SC Public Colleges
Minimum of 24 total units Minimum of 24 total units

4 X 4 Schedule
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8 classes per year
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4 each day
Typical 9 th grade schedule
Notice the mix of academics and electives
Fall (August – January)
English 1
Physical Science
World History
Computer Applications
Spring (January – June)
Algebra 1
PE or ROTC
French 1
Family and Consumer Sciences

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Core Academics
English, math, science, social studies and world language
Different levels available in each area.
9 th grade levels determined by:
Test Scores (PASS and MAP), Grades, EOC,
Teacher Recommendation
10- 12 grade levels determined primarily by:
Grade earned in previous course

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Academics levels will be recommended by the middle schools.
Tech Prep – High School Graduation and
Two Year College (ex: Math Tech 1)
CP – Two or Four Year College (Alg. 1 CP)
Honors – Four Year College (Geometry H)
GT – Two classes (World Geo and History)

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Students must earn an 85 (3.0) or above
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84 and below
◦ Retake with no penalty
◦ Benefits to retaking
 Greater mastery of material
 Protects high school GPA (more on this soon)
Can request a waiver from the principal if your grade is between an 80 and 84

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Tech Prep, CP and Honors in most subjects
 Level is based on performance in previous class. Example: 85 - 100 in English 1 CP then in 10 th grade you could choose English 2 H
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College Credit Opportunities

AP (Advanced
Placement)
• Free
• 3 hour standardized exam determines credit
• Biology, Chemistry,
Environmental
Science, Human
Geography, US
History, Calculus,
Statistics, English
Literature, English
Language, French,
Spanish
Dual Credit
(Enrolled in two schools)
• Cost to the Student
• Taught by a CHS teacher on our campus
• English 101, English
102, Psychology,
Western
Civilization
Middle College
• Free
• Students actually attend York Tech
• Almost any course available during the school day is open for our students based on the student’s goals.

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Options for students to take a class virtually
(on the computer)
Classes can be taken on our campus or from home
Classes can be used for initial credit or credit recovery (student earned 60 – 69)
Students are permitted to take a total of 3 ischool classes per school year and 2 over
 the summer.
South Carolina Virtual School
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CSD Homepage
SC Department of Education
Virtual School

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We have a large variety of electives! These are organized by career clusters and majors.
Students can choose from a certain number of electives. Many count towards graduation requirements (PE, health, computer science).
Others are based on interest (art, music, agricultural science, engineering)
Most elective classes run in a sequence, so students should plan ahead.
(ex: Auto Tech 1, 2, then 3)

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Tips to keep in mind:
College major is different than high school major. They do not have to match!
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Students declare a cluster in 8 th grade and a major in 10 th grade.
Students can change their cluster and major each year.
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The choice of a major does not impact graduation. The requirements are the same.
You can choose a major to try something new in high school OR take a major to help prepare for a career.
Automotive
Technology
Automotive
Technology
ITT Technical to major in diesel engine repair
Attend USC to major in Business Management

Arts and Humanities School of Business
Management &
Information Systems
School of Math, Science,
Engineering & Industrial
Technologies
School of Health &
Human Services
Arts, A/V Technology and
Communication Cluster
•Advanced Studies
(English, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies)
•Audio/Video Production
•Journalism & Broadcasting
•Liberal Arts
•Performing Arts
•Visual Arts
•World Language
Education Cluster
•Teaching & Training
Business Management &
Administration Cluster
•Business Information
Management
•General Management
•Operations Management
Finance Cluster
•Accounting
Hospitality & Tourism Cluster
•Culinary Arts
•Hospitality Management and
Operations
Information Technology
Cluster
•Programming & Software
Development
•Networking
•Web and Digital
Communications
Marketing, Sales, & Service
Cluster
•Marketing Communications
Agriculture, Food, & Natural
Resources Cluster
•Plant & Animal Systems
Architecture & Construction
Cluster
•Architectural Design
•Building Construction
Transportation, Distribution,
& Logistics Cluster
•Automotive Technology
Science Technology,
Engineering, & Mathematics
Cluster
•Mathematics
• (NEW) Mechatronics
•Pre-engineering &
Technology
•Science
Government
•National Security
•Foreign Service
Health Science Cluster
•Health & Personal Fitness
•Nursing & Pre-medicine
•Sports Medicine
Human Services Cluster
•Family & Community
Services

High School 101 —1/2 Unit-This course is designed to provide ninth grade students with the skills necessary to become independent learners and active members of their high school. The course will focus on the transition from the middle school environment to the high school. Topics to be discussed include: study skills, note-taking, organizing for learning, time management, teamwork, goal setting, decision-making, and career and financial planning. This course can be paired with Mechanics of Writing or Street Law.

How does GPA impact Scholarships?
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LIFE
◦ 3.0 SC GPA
Two year college ALL Tuition
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LIFE Four year college $5000
◦ 3.0 SC GPA
◦ Top 30% of senior class
◦ 1100 SAT or 24 ACT
◦ Must meet 2 out of the 3 above criteria
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Palmetto Fellows Four year college $6700
◦ 3.5 SC GPA
◦ Top 6% of the sophomore, junior or senior class
◦ 1200 SAT or 27 ACT OR
◦ 4.0 GPA and 1400 SAT or 32 ACT

GPA & rank in class are pulled from numeric grades
66
65
64
63
62
71
70
69
68
67
76
75
74
73
72
81
80
79
78
77
91
90
89
88
87
95
94
93
92
86
85
84
83
82
Average
100
99
98
97
96
SC UGS: Uniform Grading Scale Weighted Formula
1.250
1.125
1.000
0.875
0.750
0.625
0.500
0.375
0.250
0.125
2.500
2.375
2.250
2.125
2.000
1.875
1.750
1.625
1.500
1.375
CP
4.875
4.750
4.625
4.500
4.375
4.250
4.125
4.000
3.875
3.750
3.625
3.500
3.375
3.250
3.125
3.000
2.875
2.750
2.625
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
D
F
D
D
D
D
D
C
C
C
C
C
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
Grade
A
A
A
A
A
1.750
1.625
1.500
1.375
1.250
1.125
1.000
0.875
0.750
0.625
3.000
2.875
2.750
2.625
2.500
2.375
2.250
2.125
2.000
1.875
Honors
5.375
5.250
5.125
5.000
4.875
4.750
4.625
4.500
4.375
4.250
4.125
4.000
3.875
3.750
3.625
3.500
3.375
3.250
3.125
2.250
2.125
2.000
1.875
1.750
1.625
1.500
1.375
1.250
1.125
3.500
3.375
3.250
3.125
3.000
2.875
2.750
2.625
2.500
2.375
AP/IB/DC
5.875
5.750
5.625
5.500
5.375
5.250
5.125
5.000
4.875
4.750
4.625
4.500
4.375
4.250
4.125
4.000
3.875
3.750
3.625

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Course Grade 4.0 GPA SC UGS GPA
English 1 CP 95 4.0
4.25
Geometry H 95
Physical Science
H
92
92 World
Geography CP
French 1
Intro to
Manufacturing
90
85
Image Editing 78
PE 1 74
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.75
4.375
3.875
3.625
3.0
2.0
1.0
2.215
1.625
23 / 8 = 2.875
27.705 / 8 = 3.46

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On the SC UGS Scale:
◦ Every class counts
◦ Every point counts (95 is higher than a 93)
◦ You will see a few GPA’s as high as 5.0
◦ SC GPA range typically is:
◦ Top 6 % = 4.7 to a 5.2
◦ Top 10 % = 4.5 and up
◦ Top 30 % = 3.8 and up
◦ Top 50 % = 3.3 and up

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April 20 IGP Saturday at CHS
June 3 – June 14 Waiver Conferences with Middle School Principals as needed
August 1 Summer Registration for 9 th
◦ 9 am – 1 pm AND 3 pm – 7 pm
◦ Students will receive their schedule
August 5 Make-up Registration
◦ 9 am – 1 pm AND 3 pm – 7 pm
August 15 NGA Meet the Teacher Night
August 21 First Day of School

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Attend evening parent meetings
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Attend the IGP conferences once a year with the school counselor
Understand graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
Encourage good attendance
Be very thoughtful when choosing your child’s schedule
Enjoy these years! Age of Opportunity

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Questions
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Contact your School Counselor with any additional questions or comments.
Clover Middle: 810-8300
Oakridge Middle: 631-8000
CHS Counseling Center: 810-8211