to beCollege and Career

Ready

CLASS OF 2018

You are at a time in your life to begin thinking about and planning for high school and your future beyond high school.

You may seriously consider higher education, especially if your career goals require additional training.

WHERE DO YOU START?

Start by doing a personal inventory on CFNC to explore:

• Your interests• Your personal values• Your talents/skills• Your work values

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

• What activities do you enjoy at school?• What activities do you enjoy outside of

school?• What classes or subjects do you most

enjoy?

EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS

Who am I and what career is best for me?

You are the only person who can answer these questions. You have the power to design your career.

EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS– There are hundreds of jobs and career possibilities.

– Explore as many as you can.

– CFNC.org. is a great resource. Ask your counselor about other resources. http://www.cfnc.org– Volunteer, job shadow and interview people to find out about careers, too.

Hmmmm…which ONE is for me?

CLASS OF 2018GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

COURSES OF STUDY

FUTURE READY CORE

- 24 CREDITS IN REQUIRED COURSES

FUTURE READY OCCUPATIONAL

- 24 CREDITS IN REQUIRED COURSES- 900 HOURS OF WORK EXPERIENCE- DESIGNED FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS WITH

AN IEP

CMS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS• 4 credits in English• 4 credits in Math• 3 credits in Science• 4 credits in Social Studies• 1 credit in Health & PE• 8 electives

(2 of the elective credits must be in CTE, Arts Education, and/or World Language)

• 24 Credits Total

CMS Graduation Project

CPR Certification – accomplished in CMS by passing HPE in 8th grade

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE IN 9TH GRADE?

9th Grade ENGLISH Options

• English I• English I Honors+• Foundations of

English

9th Grade SCIENCE Options

• Biology Honors– student needs to be a good reader and score Level 3 or Level 4. This is a challenging course involving lots of reading. Suggested for students who are in Math II or higher math.

• Earth/Environmental Honors• Earth/Environmental – appropriate for

students who are in Math I or other math below Math II (can be honors depending on school)

9th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Options

• World History• World History Honors+• World History IBMYP+

MATH REQUIREMENTSIn order to graduate, all students must take:

Math I, Math II and Math III

plus

4th math aligned with post-secondary goals

Math Course Sequencing Options(Note: Other options are possible)

8th Grade

9th

Grade10th

Grade11th

Grade12th

GradeMath I Math II Honors Math III Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus

or AP Statistics

Math I8th grade scale score greater than 454

Math II Math III AFM

Foundations of Math IandMath I

Foundations of Math IIandMath II

Math III AFM

Foundations of Math IandMath I

Foundations of Math IIandMath II

Foundations of Math IIIandMath III

AFM

HEALTH & PE REQUIREMENT{typically taken in 9th grade}

Health and Physical Education1 credit required

CPR certification also required(In CMS, this requirement is usually met in Grade 8.)

WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES{at least 2 years of the same language are required by

most 4-year colleges}

• French I• Spanish I• German I• Latin I• French II• Spanish II• German II

Which are offered??

• South Meck offers French, Spanish and German. They have the World Language Magnet program that also offers Japanese.

• Ardrey Kell offers Spanish, French and Latin.

What about ELECTIVES??8 are required

• Choose elective courses based on interests, career goals, and post-secondary plans.ALSO

• Choose courses for rigor and in-depth study.• Remember, 2 of the electives

must be CTE, Arts, and/or World Languages.

Selecting your Courses• Choose electives that fit your career choice and interests.• Choose courses that will prepare you for college and increase your chances of being accepted.• Choose the most rigorous classes that you can successfully handle.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

College readiness…..career readiness…..course selection….grades….

GPA…athletic eligibility…..schedule changes….

HOW TO GET INTO COLLEGE

You are advised to take several advanced courses which include honors and/or AP or IB courses.

Two years of a world language are required (three years are recommended).

You must maintain good grades. Always do your best! Involvement in extra-curricular activities increases

your competitiveness for being admitted to colleges. Colleges and post-secondary schools look for well-

rounded students with competitive Grade Point Averages (GPAs) and strong SAT/ACT test scores.

Seek guidance from your school counselor.

Your Grades are Important!!• Work hard to earn the

best grades possible.

• Know your GPA throughout high school beginning in Grade 9.

• Develop good study habits. Seek help when needed.

• Strong grades will make you competitive for scholarships.

STANDARD HONORS( WEIGHTED)

AP/IB( WEIGHTED)

A = 4 A = 5 A = 6

B = 3 B = 4 B = 5

C = 2 C = 3 C = 4

D = 1 D = 2 D = 3

F = 0 F = 0 F = 0

CALCULATING YOUR GPA

DROPPING CLASSES

It is very difficult to have your schedule changed in high school.

High schools WILL NOT make a student requested change after 10 days of school on a 4 X 4 schedule.

Carefully select your classes so that you will not need a schedule change.

TO PLAY SPORTS

Athletic eligibility requirements include:

• 2.0 or better GPA the 2nd semester of your 8th grade year;

• 75% pass rate of classes 2nd semester of 8th grade year;

• 85% school attendance 2nd semester of 8th grade year (cannot miss more than 13 days in a semester)

Refer to the CMS website for ALL eligibility requirements.

• REMEMBER…… next year is your Freshman year of high school and will

represent 25% of your high school credits.

Plan now to succeed!!

Future ReadyThis is your future.

Plan it carefully! Seek help and advice from your:• School Counselors• Career Development Coordinators• Teachers• Parents

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSREMINDERS

Assess your skills and interests

and….

Research careers and colleges

and….

Confer with your parents, counselor, and teachers

and….

Select courses wisely. Work hard!

Be College and Career Ready