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9th Grade InformationWelcome toFoley High School2013-14

1A Tradition of ExcellenceDid you know?An FHS graduate taught at Harvard Medical School.An FHS graduate represented the University of Alabama on College Jeopardy.An FHS graduate was the veterinarian who trained the first monkey who went to space.A Tradition of ExcellenceAn FHS graduate was a Rhodes Scholar in Physics.An FHS graduate is the author of All the Last Girls.An FHS graduate is the ambassador to the U.S. from ThailandNumerous FHS graduates are doctors, lawyers, and college professors.

Challenge Yourself!All diploma options list minimums!You should take the highest level course in any subject area that you can handle.EX: If you are good in math, take upper level courses, even if your diploma does not require it.

WHY? 1) You will be taking the ACT upper level courses help you prepare for this test2) You will be better prepared for college courses.

4English 9Algebra IWorld History BiologyEnglish 10GeometryUS History I A Physical ScienceEnglish 11Algebra IIUS History II Science creditEnglish 12Math ElectiveGovt & Econ Science credit

Health PE Life Career Prep 3-CTE/Foreign Lang/or Fine Art

2.5 Electives

Marching Band and JROTC counts as PE Life

Must pass all assessments as directed by the ALSDE

Alabama High School Diploma24 credits to graduate

5CP + Distinction Diploma30 credits to graduatePreAP Eng 9 Algebra I PreAP World HistoryPreAP BiologyPreAP Eng 10 Geometry PreAP US History IChemistry IAP English 11 Alg II/Trig AP US HistoryPhysicsAP English 12 Precalculus AP Government AP Bio or AP Chem AP Calculus ABor AP Env. or AP Physics Health Career Prep PE Life Foreign Languages-2

CTE/Art/Foreign Lang

7.5 Electives

Marching Band and JROTC counts as PE LifeMust pass all assessments as directed by the ALSDE

6Registration Forms

Summerdale Students- Forms Due Friday, April 5 to Mrs. Drummond

Elberta Students- Forms Due Friday, April 5 to Mrs. McLean

Foley Students- Forms Due Friday, April 12 to Mrs. Bowling Additional ProgramsEarly College Enrollment Program with Faulkner State Community CollegeHigh School Early ExitSenior Early Release ProgramCommunity and Workforce DevelopmentAdvanced Placement (AP) Courses

8How do you get there from here?...Earn your credits each year!CREDITS - 32 Possible in 4 yrsMust have 24-30 to graduate (according to diploma type)7 credit min. 10th grade14 credit min. 11th grade21 credit min. 12th grade

What happens if you lose credits?

9You must PAY $$$$$$$$Make-up credits are costly:Summer School $300 per creditCorrespondence Courses - $$ varies; must be approved by principal

10Grade Point AverageColleges do look at your GPA when you apply, BUT they also want to see rigor. Colleges are telling us that a C in a Pre AP or AP courses is the same as an A in a regular class.

They want to see that you are CHALLENGING yourself!!!

11GPA WorksheetLets say you make 2 As, 1 B, & an F.Heres the math.A - 2 x 4 pts = 8B - 1 x 3 pts = 3F - 1 x O pts = 0 11 4= 2.7 or CThe longer you are in school, the harder it is to bring up a GPA.

12Scholarship Applications are looking for:Challenging courses Good gradesParticipation in extra-curricular activities: band, clubs, service organizations, sports, work, etc.Leadership qualitiesScholarships are based on GPAs and test scores.Certain scholarships are guaranteed based on ACT or SAT scores.If you prepare yourself academically, there is noreason why you could not go to college.

13Accept Your ResponsibilitiesTake responsibility for your educationMake sure your schedule is balancedPay attention in classComplete assignments & study for testsAttend school regularly Good Attendance brings successEarn your credits each yearPlan aheadGet involved in school & or community activities

14High School IsChallenging both academically & socially.Very different from elementary or middle school.The beginning of the end of your childhood.

Take advantage of all the opportunities.Only you can.

15You are cordially invited to attendThe Foley High SchoolAdvanced Placement AcademyCommunity Information EveningFor students, parents, and all interested community membersMonday, April 8, 2013Beginning at 6 p.m.In the Foley High School GymnasiumShould you have questions, please callGuidance Counselor Wendi Lores at 251-971-2133,Or Assistant Principal Lynn Harrison at 251-943-6880Wendi W. Loreswlores@bcbe.org251-971-2133

17Social WorkerAnsley Beverly

abeverly@bcbe.org(251) 943-1886Mark Wilsonmwilson@bcbe.org(251) 943-6876