Parent Orientation
Class of 2011
Welcome
 Trimesters
 New State Graduation Requirements
 G.P.A.
 Failing Classes
 Career Pathways
 Study Habits
 Freshmen Orientation
Block Vs. Trimester Schedules
 Block= 4 classes
 Trimester= 5 classes
 2 semesters
 3 trimesters
 8 credits
 7.5 credits
 Each class = 1 credit
 Each class = .5 credit
 Classes last 81 minutes
 More options
 Classes last 18 weeks
 Classes last 72 minutes
 Core Classes last 24
weeks
State Graduation Requirements
 4 credits of English Language Arts
 3 credits of Science (Biology, Physics or Chemistry, plus 1
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Additional science credit)
3 credits of Social Studies (.5 Civics, .5 Econ., 1 credit US
History, 1 credit World History)
4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, plus 1 math
during senior year)
½ credit of Health
½ credit of Physical Education
½ credit of Consumers Education
2 credits of Voc/ Art/ Foreign Lang.
12 ½ Electives
Must have 27 ½ credits to graduate
Grade Point Average
 Freshmen Year- Most important in regards to
grade point average
 A= 4 points
 B= 3 points
 C= 2 points
 D=1 point
 As students take more classes, their grade
point average becomes harder to raise.
 Important to do well freshmen year!!!
Failing Classes
 Students must meet all graduation
requirements
 If students fail a required course, they will
need to retake this course as soon as
possible.
 Students will be retained as freshmen if they
do no pass at least 5 credits.
 Students can fail no more than 2.5 credits if
they plan on graduating with their class.
Career Pathways
 Career Pathways are broad groupings of careers that
share similar characteristics
 Career Pathways provide a useful framework to aid
students in making meaningful connections to the
working world
 Six Career Pathways:
Arts & Communication
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Health Sciences
Human Services
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Career Pathways Cont’d
 Career Cruising- Tool for students to identify
their career pathway: Based on interest
inventory
 High School Classes aligned with Career
Pathway
 Educational Development Plan (EDP): Use
this plan to map out high school courses.
 Ultimate goal: Student identifies career
pathway before college= Saving $$$
Study Habits
 Transition to high school may be difficult
 Identify and practice good study habits:
 Time Management- Block off study time. Prioritize
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assignments. Review weekly.
Begin preparing early- Pay attention during class. Do
homework assignments.
Use acronyms or images to help you remember
material. (Roy G. Biv.= red, orange, yellow, green,
blue, indigo, violet)
Flash Cards! Have friend or family member quiz you.
Be Organized- have a separate folder for each class.
http://www.studygs.net/
Freshmen Orientation
 August 30
 Students will get their schedules and lockers
 Tour of the Building by National Honor
Society students
 * Please make any schedule changes by
June 15th.
Thank You!