200 Crawford StreetMadison, MS 39110

Phone (601) 605-0054 Fax (601) 898-5017

Rosa Scott School

Websitewww.rosascottjags.com

Student Services

CounselorsJayme Sullivan, LPC, NCC, NCSCemail – jasullivan@madison-schools.com

Donna Cutrer, M.Edemail – dcutrer@madison-schools.com

Data Entry/Records ClerkCarole McElroy

email – cmcelroy@madison-schools.com

Serving students, teachers, and parents in an effort to encourage communication so that Rosa Scott students can reach full academic, career and social/personal

potential.

Phone – (601) 605-0054Website – http://www.rosascottjags.com

Procedure for Determining GPA& Class Rank

Grade Averaging and Ranking: Class rank and grade point average for students graduating from Madison Central include all graded courses from 9th through 12th grades. The actual numerical grades earned by the student are recorded on the transcript. Weighted grades are used only for the purpose of determining rank in class and honor graduates. Weighted averages are determined by adding numerical semester grades using the following scales:

1.10 x Grade – Advanced Placement Courses1.05 x Grade – Advanced Courses (as specified below)

1.00 x Grade – All other Courses

The Advanced Courses at Rosa Scott to be weighted at 1.05 are Accelerated English I and Intro to Engineering

After a course has been passed, no future grade earned in the same course is to be used in determining class rank.

A student’s rank will be available after the spring semester of the senior year to determine valedictorian, salutatorian and other academic achievements.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSRosa Scott students must earn six credits, including English I and one math credit, to be classified a sophomore and promoted to Madison Central. Graduation requirements for the Class of 2020 are:

Curriculum Area Units Required Subjects

English 4 English I, II, III, IV

Mathematics 4* 1 Algebra I1 Geometry1 Algebra II1 Additional Math

Science 4 1 Biology I1 A Physical Science (Physical Science or Chemistry)

Social Studies 4 ½ Mississippi Studies½ Geography1 World History1 U.S. History½ U.S. Government½ Economics

Health/PE 1/2½

Contemporary Health½ PE

Technology 1 STEM, ICT II or Keyboarding/Computer Applications

The Arts 1 Band, Art, Theatre, Music, High Tech Video

Electives 5

Total Units 24

MCS DISTRICT OPTION Any student who completes the minimum graduation requirements as

specified below and has achieved a passing score on each of the required high school exit examinations is eligible to receive a high school diploma.

• CURRICULUM AREA CARNEGIE UNITS Required Subjects• English 4 English 1, English II• Mathematics 4 Algebra I or Integrated Math 1• Science 3 Biology I• Social Studies 3 Mississippi Studies

World History US History US Government

• Health ½ Contemporary Health• Business and Technology 1 Information and Communication Technology ICT II)

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Technology Foundations Keyboarding and Computer Applications

• The Arts 1 Any approved 500 level course• Electives 4 1/2 • Total Units Required 21

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CAREER PATHWAYS) In 2010, Mississippi state policymakers passed legislation to create multiple pathways to a standard diploma. This legislative change provides for high school career option programs and career track curricula for students not wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Curriculum Carnegie Units Required SubjectsEnglish 4 English I

English IIMathematics 3 Algebra IScience 3 Biology ISocial Studies 3 1 US History

½ US Government

½ MS StudiesHealth and Physical Education ½ ½ Comprehensive Health or

½ Family & Individual Health or

½ Physical EducationCareer and Technical 4 Selected from Student’s

Program of StudyIntegrated Technology 1 Computer Discovery, ICT I,

ICTII, STEM, Computer

Applications and Keyboarding

Additional Electives 2 ½ Courses from Student’s Plan of

StudyTotal Units 21

Additional Information for Career Pathway

• Please refer to your yellow sheet or the Madison County Handbook to review all details of this Diploma Path. We will be happy to meet individually with any student or parent interested in this path.

ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTION SHEET

2016-2017

• Choose one• ENGLISH• English I 1• Acc. English I 1 • Choose one• MATHEMATICS• Foundations of Algebra 1• Algebra I 1• Geometry 1• Algebra II 1

• Choose one• SCIENCE• Intro to Biology 1• Biology I 1• Chemistry 1• Human A&P 1

• Circle both• SOCIAL STUDIES• MS Studies ½ • Geography ½

Recommended Electives• Please Choose One of These Choices• Freshman Focus 1 Each of These are ½ Credit • High Tech Video ½• Graphic Design ½• Intro to Engineering Design 1 ***This course

has an application process

Electives• Foreign Language Options• French I• Latin I• Spanish I• Spanish II• Arts• Visual Art I• Visual Art II• Choral Music• Band (1 ½ Blocks)

Electives Continued• Health, Safety, and Physical EducationPE Boys All Year or SemesterPE Girls All Year or SemesterContemporary Health- CTEFootball- (This Takes 2 Blocks)

JournalismIntro to Journalism

Drivers EducationDrivers Education

Electives Continues• Science• Environmental Science ( Must Be Enrolled in

Biology)

• Military Science• JROTC

• Additional Electives• Strategies for Success• Career/Employability Skills

Future 9th GradersFrequently Asked Questions

• Do you need a language to graduate from Madison Central?

• No. If you plan to attend a four year institution, you need to review the admission requirements of that school. The number of foreign language requirements if any vary depending on the school

How many classes do I need to sign up for next year?

• At least 8 blocks worth of credits.

A. Semester Classes take up one half (semester) or whole (full year) takes the entire year.

B. Half credits (semester credits) need to occur in pairs. I call this the Buddy System. Band is the only exception, see below.

A. Football – meets everyday for one block all year long – 1 credit is earned. As long as students participate in spring training this April, they will be on the 9th grade team. This student should sign up for Football and 6 other credits for a total of 7.

B. Basketball (Girls and Boys), Fast Pitch Softball, and Baseball – meets everyday for one block all year long – 1 credit is earned. Tryouts will be this March-May. If they are NOT playing football, these students should sign up for 8 credits just as though they will NOT make the team. At the bottom of their choice sheet, they should write “If I make basketball, then drop ………”. They should list 2 full year courses or a combination of half credits to drop for Team Sports.

What do I do if I want to play __________________?

What do I do if I want to play __________________

C. Golf, Power lifting and Track – meets everyday for one block during second semester – ½ credit is earned. Tryouts will occur next December.

D. Cheerleading and Dance Team – meets every-other day for one block during first semester - ½ credit earned. Tryouts will occur this spring. They will need to sign up for 8 full credits as though they will NOT make the squad. At the bottom of their choice sheet, they should write “If I make cheerleading, then drop ………”. They should list one semester course such as Contemporary Health for me to take off their first semester schedule next year. They will earn one-half credit for this squad, just like any other semester course. They can earn a maximum of 8.0 credits

What do I do if I want to play

• Soccer – meets every-other-day for one block all year long – 1 credit is earned. Tryouts will occur this spring. They will need to sign up for 8 full credits as though they will NOT make the team. At the bottom of their choice sheet, they should write “If I make soccer, then drop ………”. They should list one year-long or two semester courses for me to take off their schedule next year. They will earn one-whole credit for this squad, just like any other year-long course. They can earn a maximum of 8.0 credits

What do I do if I want to play

• Junior Varsity and Varsity Sports – these are listed on the packet that was distributed with choice sheets. Any of these that occur after school, students do not receive credit for them, except if mentioned above. Students will need to sign up for 8.0 credits. The tryouts are next year, except for Girls’ Volleyball, which will be in April or May. Volleyballers can call the high school and talk with the coach.

What do I do if I want to play • Band – meets every day for one block during first

semester, and every-other-day for one block during second semester – 1 credit is earned. There are no tryouts, students who are in 8th grade band will be allowed to take 9th grade band. Mr. Goff, the high school band director, will discuss with them when they will hold chair auditions. Band students should sign up for 6.5 credits and band. They are the one exception to the pairing of semester credits. Band is 1 credit, so band students have the opportunity to earn 7.5 credits next year.

Rosa Scott PTO

• Applications to join the Rosa Scott PTO are available. If you join prior to July, 2016, your student may pick up their 2016-2017 schedule in July

Due Dates

• Choice Sheets are to be returned to your student’s Social Studies teacher no later than February 5, 2016.

• The Rosa Scott Counseling Staff will host a parent information session on February 29, 2016, at 5:30 to cover question and information on four years plans, PSAT, ACT, College Admission, and scholarships

• Thank you for attending tonight. We hope to provide your student with a quality experience next year.