Welcome to Transition Day2014-2015

Central Cabarrus High School

We are Student Services:

Ms. Gala Graduation Coach

Ms. Mann School Social WorkerMs. Felker Counselor A-GMs. Brand Counselor H-OMr. Witkowski Counselor P-ZMs. Rhoades RegistrarMs. Shinn Testing Coordinator

Promotion Requirements

9th to 10th

Earn six credits (6) in any courses10th to 11th

Earn thirteen credits (13) in any courses11th to 12th

Earn nineteen (19) credits in any courses

Graduation Requirements:Math Sequence: 27Units required

4 Math Courses:

Math I, Math II, Math III

AFM or Pre-calculus

4 English 4 Math 4 Social studies: World History, Civics,

American History I, American History II

3 Sciences Earth/Env., Biology, Physics

or Chemistry or Physical science

Health and PE 9 4 Courses in Cluster Area 6 General electives

Do I need to take a foreign language?No, not to graduate from high school (FRC)

Yes, if you are attending a 4 year college/university

Yes, if it is your cluster

Career Clusters:

Clusters: Career & Technical EducationStudents may complete four courses in one of

the following pathways available at CCHS:

Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesArchitecture and ConstructionArts, Audio/Video TechnologyHealth ScienceFinanceBusiness Management & AdministrationScience, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics

Other Cluster AreasPerforming and Visual Arts

4 Band/Choir /Art/CeramicsWorld Languages

2-4 years (in high school) + Supporting coursesROTC

ROTC I-IVThis is the only cluster that can include one

unit of PE (ie… ROTC I,II,III and Adv. PE)

PE IS NOT A CLUSTER OPTION

What does a Cluster look like?Example Architecture and Construction Cluster

Class 1 Core & Sustainable Construction-Masonry: Class 2 Masonry I Class 3 Masonry II Class 4 Masonry III

Example Fine Arts Cluster: Class 1 Visual Arts Beginning Class 2 Visual Arts Intermediate Class 3 Ceramics Class 4 Visual Arts Proficient

Example World Languages Cluster: Class 1 Spanish I Class 2 Spanish IIClass 3 Speech and Debate Class 4 Introduction to New

Testament

Clusters: How do you Choose?

Choose what you want to exploreChoose what interests you Choose what matches your future plansBE SURE TO CHECK THE CCS CAREER

CLUSTERS WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE CLUSTERS THAT INTERST YOU

http://tinyurl.com/ccscareerclusters

What classes do I pick??

1 core class per subject1 English, 1 Math , 1 Science, 1 Social

Studies and Health and PE

Electives should be courses that you want to take, please choose by order of preference rank 1-5.

Registration Card Required Courses

Registration Card Back Page Elective choices

Central Cabarrus High School2014-2015 REGISTRATION CARD

9th GRADE

Directions:

Place an “X” beside the desired Core course on this page. Choose one English, one Science, one Social Studies, and at least one Math.

Every 9th grade student should register for Health/PE.English

____ 10212XoS90English I ____ 10215xos90 English I Honors+ ✓Note: Honors English I requires either an “A” or “B” in 8th Grade Language Arts.Teacher recommendation ____________________

Student Name______________________________________________________

Required Physical Education

X 63022X0S90 Health/PE

Mathematics____20502X0 Foundations of Math I—Required of all incoming Freshmen who score below an 85 average in 8th grade math OR below a 362 on the 8th Grade Math EOG.

____ 21032X0 Math I —Required of all incoming Freshmen currently taking 8th grade Math.

____ 22005X0S90Math II Honors + ✓Note: Honors Math II requires either an “A” or “B” in 8th grade Math I.Teacher Recommendation_____________________

Science____ 35012X0S90Earth/Environmental Science____ 35015X0S90 Earth/Environmental Science Honors +✓

Note: Earth/Environmental Science Honors requires either an “A” or “B” in 8th Grade Science. Teacher Recommendation ____________________

Social Studies____ 43032X0S90World History____ 43035X0S90 World History Honors+✓Note: World History Honors requires either an “A” or “B” in 8th Grade Social Studies . Teacher Recommendation ____________________

Student home phone ______________________ Student email address ________________________________

Earning Credit: AttendanceCabarrus County High Schools are on a block system. There are two terms with four courses each term lasting 90 minutes per class. The State Department of Instruction requires 135 hours of seat time to earn a credit. As a result, if a student misses more than 8 days in a course, credit will be withheld.

Schedule ChangesCCS establishes a summertime date each year for all schedule change requests to be made. Those requests are made through the CCHS Student Services Department . After that deadline, schedule changes are only made due to pupil balancing, administrative error, or teacher recommendation for alternate placement. These are handled on a case-by-case basis. If a student drops a class once the term has begun, it is only with the Principal’s approval and the grade of “WF” will be on the report card and transcript. It will be averaged into the overall GPA as a failing grade.

Choose at least FIVE elective courses. Rank your elective choices by putting a #1, #2, #3, etc. beside the courses you want.

Note: Students who score a Level I or Level II in Reading or Math on Grade 8 EOG tests

may be placed in support courses instead of electives.

Cultural Arts____ 54152X01 Visual Arts______________ 53152X0 Fundamentals and Foundations of Theatre____ 52402X0 Orchestra ____ Chorus A (Fall)♪____ Chorus B (Spring)♪____ Band A (Fall)♪____ Band B (Spring)♪♪Band and Chorus are recommended to be taken both terms. To register for Band, you must have the recommendation of your current band teacher. An audition may be required for performing arts classes.Teacher Recommendation______________________

General Electives____ 95012X0S90 Aerospace Science I (Air Force JROTC)____ 43162X0S90Introduction to Old Testament____ 43162X0S91Introduction to New Testament

Career and Technical Education____AU102X0S90 Agriscience Applications ____ BM102X0 Microsoft IT Academy: Word, PowerPoint, & Publisher____ BM202X0Microsoft IT Academy: Excel & Access____ BF052X0Personal Finance____ FU102X0S90Teen Living____ HB102X0S90 Biomedical Technology____ IC612X0S90Drafting I

World Language____ 11412X0S90 Spanish I ✓ Note: Rising 9th grade students must score an A or B in 8th Grade Math & A or B in 8th Grade English. Additionally, it is NOT recommended a 9th grade student take a world language unless he/she plans to study that language over multiple semesters past level I.

Elective Physical Education____ 62022X0SA7 Weight Training (Application Required) ____ 62022X0SA4 Women’s Weight Training (Application Required) Note: Incoming 9th graders cannot take any form of weight training prior to passing Health/PE. 9th grade students wishing to take weights will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

How do I get a GPA?• Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is an

average of all the “points” you’ve earned in classes.

• Example:

• 84% in English 1= 2.5 points (B)• 2.5 GPA is an 84% average in all

classes.

Grades = pointsGrade Points Grade Points

100 4.0 99 4.0

98 4.0 97 4.0

96 4.0 95 3.875

94 3.75 93 (A) 3.625

92 3.5 91 3.375

90 3.25 89 3.125

88 3.0 87 2.875

86 2.75 85 (B) 2.625

84 2.5 83 2.375

82 2.25 81 2.125

80 2.0 79 1.875

78 1.75 77 (C) 1.625

Let’s use 84% as an example

Honors and AP classes and GPAHonors classes earn an extra point toward

GPA.Example:

84% in English 3= 2.5 points (B)84% in Honors English 3= 3.5 points (B)

84% in AP English Language = 4.5 points

Calculating GPA

• GPA = total points / total # courses attempted

• Example: • 54 points / 27 courses =

______ GPA

Central Cabarrus Website

Website: Registration Information:

http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/domain/6161