Transitioning
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to 11 grade
TC Roberson High School Counseling
Department
Mrs. Eldridge (A-F)
Mrs. Wagaman (G-M)
Mrs. Parham (N-Z)
Mrs. Anderson (9th grade)
Ms. McCarthy (Special Programs)
Mrs. Hostetter (Social Worker)
Mrs. Mendez (Transcripts)
Ms. Castelloe (Graduation Initiative)
Registration Timeline
1. Students receive registration materials and
spring semester teachers advise on course
selections.
2. Pick-up, complete, and return course
applications to teachers and audition (if
applicable)
3. Advisement and Registration by class
4. Registration closes in the end of March
5. Registration worksheet and parent signature
pages due in Homeroom
Core Requirements: 16 Credits
 English
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I / II / III
4th Math Course
 Health
and PE
Science (3)
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I, II, III, IV
 Math
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Earth/Environmental
Biology
A physical science
(Physical Science/
Chemistry/ Physics)
Social Studies (4)
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World History
American History I
American History II
Civics & Economics
Future Ready Core
Graduation Requirements
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Know NC Exit Standards for high school
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Complete CPR training
Score at proficiency Level III or above on the end-ofcourse tests for English I, Math I, and Biology.
Successfully complete a graduation project.
Choose Electives and
Concentration Area:
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Second Language
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Ex: Spanish, Latin,
French
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JROTC
 Arts
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Band
Chorus
Visual Arts
Dance
Theater
CTE Clusters
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13 in Buncombe
County & TCR
List available online
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Physical Education
 Academic Core
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Math
English
Science
Social Studies
Pro Tip: Research your electives before requesting a class!
CTE Courses – Possible Honors Credit
Must Complete Honors Contract
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Apparel II
Drafting II
Early Childhood Ed. II
Foods I
Foods II – Tech
Foods II – Enterprise
Health Science I
Health Science II
Horticulture II
Marketing
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MSITA-A
MSITA-B
Multimedia Web
Design
Personal Finance
Nursing
Fundamentals
Sports and
Entertainment
Marketing I
Options On-Campus
for Electives
Distance Learning:
Online classes supervised by a facilitator in
our Distance Learning Lab (see T.C. Roberson
website; “e-learning” link under academics)
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High school credit classes
High school + college credit classes
A quiet, independent learning environment
Options Off-Campus
for Electives
AB-Tech College:
Dual-credit classes (high school/college) held on
the AB-Tech campus during 3rd and 4th periods
- Tuition paid by Buncombe County Schools =
FREE COLLEGE
- Student provides transportation and books
Academic Success
1. Write homework in agenda or phone app daily
2. Bring needed materials daily to every class
3. Turn off electronics as soon as the tardy bell
rings (put them out of sight!)
4. Make up work quickly after absence (even
collect it before hand)
5. Organization is Key (folders)
6. Ask questions to clarify assignments before
leaving class
7. Turn in all work on time (penalties for late
work)
8. Break projects down into manageable chunks
9. Ask for help
10. You know what it takes to be successful,
assume an active role in your education!
Parents Connect with School
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Ask questions of teachers
and/or counselors.
 Is a class too easy or too
hard?
 Is my child on track?
 Is my child taking classes
that will prepare him/her
for college?
Get involved
Utilize the Parent Portal
Utilize school resources
Help your student set SMART
goals
Failed a Class?
Here’s what you can do…
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Attend summer school (sign up as soon as you
hear an announcement; space is limited)
As you enroll for next year, sign up for the
class again
Enroll in Twilight School after school to makeup credits.
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR SOON
TO MAKE A PLAN FOR
YOUR FAILED COURSES!
Attendance
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To obtain credit in a given class, a student must be
absent no more than five days in a semester course
When a student provides documentation from a
parent/legal guardian upon their return to school
verifying an absence, it is considered an excused
absence (which still counts toward the 5 allowed a
semester.
If a student has more than 5 absences, they can:
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Go to attendance makeup and earn credit back for each class
Submit a Request to waive certain dates (only granted in special
circumstances)
Review Post-Secondary Options
and Set Goals
➢ Work
➢ Apprenticeship Programs
➢ Military
➢ Proprietary Schools
➢ Junior College
➢ Community College
➢ Four Year University
Students Need to Self-Assess
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Know Yourself before exploring Post-secondary Options
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Analyze interests and values
Recognize strengths and weaknesses
What are MY reasons for investigating Post-secondary
Education
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Achieve a personal goal
Increase earning power
Prepare for a specific career and expand learning
Participate in extracurricular activities and social life
Influence of family and friends
Post-Secondary Education Planning
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Consider College Characteristics
List, compare, and plan visits to
colleges of interest
Prepare for the Admissions Process
by:
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Continuing to challenge yourself
academically (balance challenge with
success)
SAT/ACT testing
Continue to participate and take
leadership roles in extra-curriculars
Testing for College Admission
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Take both the SAT and
ACT
Colleges will look at the
higher score for admission
Sign up at
www.collegeboard.org
www.actstudent.org
Fee Waivers are available
for students that qualify
Scores must be sent
directly from SAT or ACT
Different testing strategies
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Every junior will take a free
ACT the first week of March
during school!
The Personal Resume
 Your
list of academic, athletic,
work and community activities
 Make several copies
 Begin immediately
 Applications/Recommendations
Extracurricular
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The sooner you get involved, the better
Opportunities for leadership
Show a passion
Develop skills
Demonstrate ability to balance
Service oriented
Shows you stick to things
Completes a picture of who you are!
Examples: Clubs, Sports, Church groups,
summer programs / camps, volunteer
experiences
2013 Freshmen Applications
Applied
Accepted
Enrolled
Appalachian State University
13,673
8,992
2,883
East Carolina University
15,320
11,238
4,495
Elizabeth City State University
3,042
1,575
323
Fayetteville State University
4,106
2,496
707
NC A&T State University
6,461
3,651
1,777
North Carolina Central University
7,989
3,098
933
21,848
10,316
4,307
3,143
2,152
596
UNC - Chapel Hill
30,835
8,243
3,946
UNC Charlotte
14,300
8,967
3,087
UNC Greensboro
10,154
5,909
2,482
3,679
2,601
1,050
11,838
6,160
1,939
803
359
212
15,146
5,882
1,621
4,194
2,656
728
166,531
84,295
31,086
NC State University
UNC Asheville
UNC Pembroke
UNC Wilmington
UNC School of the Arts
Western Carolina University
Winston-Salem State University
UNC Total
Student Athletes
NCAA Eligibility Center
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Register with the eligibility center
After junior year, have Mrs. Wagaman send your
transcript
When taking the ACT or SAT, request test
scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the
code is "9999").
Know which courses count / won’t count for
NCAA (GPA / Credit recovery)
http://www.ncaa.org/
Websites
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CFNC.org
SAT.collegeboard.org
ACTstudent.org
usnews.com/education
fastweb.com
Cappex.com
Fastweb.com
Bls.gov
Hsf.net
Fafsa.ed.gov
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web1.ncaa.org
Scholarships.com
princetonreview.com
TCR COUNSELING!
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News and Events
Twitter / Facebook
If you have any questions, see
your counselor:
Last names A – F:
Michelle Eldridge
 Last names G – M:
Michelle Wagaman
 Last names N – Z:
Melanie Parham
 Special Programs:
Devon McCarthy
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