Welcome Class of 2018!
All students will take challenging courses that
build academic stamina.
All students will be college/career ready.
All students will utilize resources available to
be successful.
All students will have post secondary plans
before exiting WHH.
All Students will meet ACT benchmarks.
All students will graduate on time with their
peers!
Students who challenge themselves are better
prepared for adulthood.
Students who experience productive struggle
apply those same skills to every situation in life.
Students that take advantage of school
resources can be more successful.
Students receive quality instruction and will be
prepared to meet ACT standards.
Students must graduate to become productive
citizens in society.
Getting into colleges
Joining the military
Getting a job
Presently/Block Schedule
 4 classes per semester
 90 minutes long
However, the central office has
discussed with administrators
the possibility of switching to a
7 period day (45 minute classes).
The course catalog is on the White House
Heritage website on the main page and on the
school counseling page.
http://www.rcstn.net/whhs/homepage
The course catalog includes:
 Courses offered at White House Heritage
 Courses offered at Springfield High School
 Dual Enrollment Courses
State of Tennessee Diploma Requirements
 4 – English
 (English 1, 2, 3, and 4)
 4 – Math
 (Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and 1 other math)
 3 – Science
 (Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry or Physics)
 3 – Social Studies
 (U.S. History, Economics and Government, and 1 other
Social Studies)
 1 – Lifetime Wellness
 .5 – Physical Education
 2 – Foreign Language
 (Spanish 1 and
2)
 1 – Fine Art
 (Art, Music, Drama)
 .5 – Personal Finance
 3 – Elective Focus
 Additional Electives may be required
 Must earn a 70 or higher in order to get credit for
the class
 If you do not get at least a 70 in a required class
you will have a few different options:
 Retake the class
 Take a different class depending on which class you
failed
 Credit Recovery
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Only if you get a 63 – 69 in the class
 Summer School
 Dual enrollment classes are either online or at
White House Heritage. These credits will most
likely count as college credits depending on
which college they plan to attend.
 Student must have a 3.0 GPA as well as
acceptable PLAN, ACT, or SAT scores.
 Students are allowed a total of $1200 in grant
money during their Junior/Senior year to go
towards dual enrollment. A max of $600 may be
used per semester.
Classes offered
 Speech
 Psychology
 Pre-calculus 1 and 2
 American History 1 and 2
 Algebra
 Criminal Justice
 Sociology
 Medical Terminology
EOC (End of Course) Tests/PARCC
 You must take an EOC for the following classes:
Algebra 1 and 2, English 1, 2, and 3, US History,
Biology, and Chemistry
 They will count as 25% or ¼ of your grade
PLAN Test
 This is given during your sophomore year and it
indicates how well you will do on the ACT.
 This test will also be used to determine eligibility
for dual enrollment.
 ACT/SAT
 These are the most important tests in high school.
 The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a
student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an
aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities.
 Everyone takes the ACT for free their junior year.
 You can take it additional times at a cost.
 The scores you receive on these test will determine
what scholarships you get and what colleges you are
accepted to
 Most colleges accept either test
Others Tests
 Common Assessments
 Writing Assessment
 Think Link
 Scholarships and Grants
 How high school grades affect scholarships
 You have to get either a 3.0 GPA, a 21 on the ACT or a
980 on the SAT to get a free $4,000 for any in state
school
 Your GPA can also affect whether or not you are
eligible for additional scholarships
 Because the ACT and SAT cover things you learned at
school, it is important to study hard and make good
grades in your high school classes. ACT & SAT scores,
like your GPA, can also affect whether or not you are
eligible for additional scholarships
Try to do things earlier rather than later.
Try to communicate with your teachers.
Try to stay organized.
Try to plan out your time.
When struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Colleges use a students GPA and ACT scores
when trying to determine acceptance. Below
is an list of several state colleges and their
acceptance requirements:
Belmont - Average ACT Score (24-29) Average GPA (3.53)
Vanderbilt - Average ACT Score (32-34) GPA – 88% we in the
top 10% of their class
MTSU - Average ACT Score (22) Average GPA ( )
Austin Peay - ACT Score (20) Average GPA (2.85)
Importance of GPA and ACT
UT Knoxville - Average ACT Score (24-29) Average GPA (3.4-3.9)
UT Chattanooga – The lowest GPA they accept is a 2.5
Students with a GPA in the 2.5 to 2.84 range must earn a 21 or
better on the ACT.
Students with a GPA in the 2.85 or higher range must earn an 18
or better on the ACT
Vol State – They have an open acceptance policy. However,
students must have earned a 19 on Math, 19 on Reading, and 18
on English on the ACT or they will be required to take
remediation classes. These classes will not count towards their
degree and will be an additional expense for the student.
Tardies are defined as not being in the proper
classroom when the bell sounds to begin class
Unexcused absence-car trouble, cleaning house,
shopping, baby-sitting, “Personal Business”, hair
appointments, errands, re-lacing your shoes, etc..
8th unexcused absence = letter home
10th unexcused absence= reported to the
Robertson County Juvenile Court System
 WHH has a 95% attendance goal each day!
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Track
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball
Football
Cheerleading
Softball
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Some clubs offered at WHHHS include:
 Band
 Beta Club
 National Honor Society
 White House Heritage Future Farmers of America
 Fellowship of Christian Athletes
 Chorus
 Student Council
 Spanish Club
 Drama Club
 Art Club
 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Over the course of the next month, parents
and their student will meet with the
counselor, an administrator, or another
WHHHS teacher to discuss your child’s 4 year
plan.
Sign up sheets are located in the back
 High School Here We Come!!! 