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Title: Rising Freshman Night


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Rising Freshman Night
  • Class of 2013

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  • Principal
  • Dr. Pam Vaden
  • Assistant Principals
  • Grade 9 Mr. Robin Dickerson
  • Grade 10 Dr. Reggie Mason
  • Grade 11 Mrs. Lily Leffler
  • Grade 12 Mrs. Leigh Webb

3
Counselors
  • 9 Tonya Lewis
  • Kristen Cherry
  • 10-12 Stacie Ballard
  • Marna Craig
  • Jennifer Janney
  • Lara Travis

4
Graduation Requirements 2013
  • Complete all graduation requirements
  • Earn 23 credits
  • Pass End-of-Course Exams
  • Math Foundations II
  • Algebra I
  • English I
  • English II
  • Biology
  • Physical Science
  • U.S. History

5
Graduation Requirements
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English 4 Credits
  • English I
  • English II
  • English III
  • English IV
  • English electives (Speech, Read 180, etc.) do not
    fulfill these requirements.

7
Math 4 Credits
  • Must take math every year of high school.
  • Algebra I - 1 Credit
  • Geometry - 1 Credit
  • Algebra II - 1 Credit
  • Upper Level Math - 1 Credit
  • Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry
  • Discrete Math
  • Statistics
  • AP Statistics
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus (Honors or AP)

8
Science 3 Credits
  • Biology - 1 Credit
  • Chemistry or Physics - 1 Credit
  • Additional Lab Science - 1 Credit
  • Physical Science
  • Ecology
  • Anatomy Physiology
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics

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Social Studies 4 Credits
  • 1. World Geography - 1 Credit
  • May be waived with principal
  • permission.
  • 2. World History - 1 Credit
  • May be substituted with
  • AP European History
  • 3. U.S. History - 1 Credit
  • 4. U.S. Government - ½ Credit
  • Economics - ½ Credit

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Personal Finance 0.5 Credit
  • New for Class of 2013
  • ½ Credit Class
  • Will teach students the importance of financial
    responsibility
  • 11th Grade

11
Lifetime Wellness 1.5 Credits
  • 1. Lifetime Wellness 1 credit, 9th Grade
  • - Or 2 years JROTC
  • 2. Physical Education ½ credit, 11th Grade
  • -May be waived if student participates in
    physical activity through RHS.

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Additional Path 6 Credits
  • Foreign Language 2 credits
  • Fine Art - 1 credit
  • Elective Focus 3 credits
  • Humanities Fine Arts
  • Math Science
  • AP
  • Military Science
  • Career Technical Ed

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Freshman Year
  • English
  • Math
  • Science
  • World Geography
  • Lifetime Wellness
  • Elective
  • Foreign Language
  • Fine Art
  • Elective Focus Course

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Tidbits.
  • Study Hall vs. No Study Hall
  • World Geography vs. World History in 9th
  • Art must sign contract
  • Required courses cannot count toward elective
    focus
  • CANT re-take a class youve already passed
  • Look at Program of Studies for course
    descriptions

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Freshman Teachers
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Career Tech
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  • Design/
  • Pre-Construction
  • Marketing
  • Broadcasting Journalism
  • Design Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Military Science
  • Business Management Analysis
  • Family Consumer Science
  • Health Science
  • Law Enforcement Services
  • Information Technology

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Course Levels
  • Standard
  • Honors
  • Provide a greater challenge
  • Cover more material at a FASTER pace
  • Honors Portfolio
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • College-level courses with a prescribed core
    curriculum
  • College credit granted by many colleges/universiti
    es

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Graduating with Honors
  • Tennessee Honors Recognition
  • GPA 3.0
  • Williamson County Honors Diploma
  • GPA 3.5
  • 14 Honors and/or AP Courses
  • 4 years math and science
  • Ravenwood Honors Diploma
  • GPA 3.0
  • All courses taken at the Honors level when
    offered
  • 5 AP courses
  • 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years foreign
    language

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WCS Grading Scale
  • A          91-100
  • B          81-90
  • C          72-80
  • D          70-71
  • F          Below 70
  • WEIGHTED GRADES
  • Advanced Placement (A.P) 5 points
  • Honors Courses 3 points

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Uniform Grading Policy
  • State Uniform Scale
  • A 93-100 4.0
  • B 85-92 3.0
  • C 75-84 2.0
  • D 70-74 1.0
  • WCS Grading Scale
  • Number Grade Reg Hon AP
  • 97-100 A 4.0 4.5 5.0
  • 94-96 A 3.7 4.2 4.7
  • 91-93 A 3.5 4.0 4.5
  • 87-90 B 3.3 3.8 4.3
  • 84-86 B 3.0 3.5 4.0
  • 81-83 B 2.7 3.2 3.7
  • 77-80 C 2.3 2.8 3.3
  • 72-76 C 2.0 2.5 3.0
  • 70-71 D 1.0 1.5 1.9
  • 0-69 F 0.0 0.0 0.0

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Student Progress
  • Report Cards are mailed quarterly
  • Progress reports are mailed at the mid-term
  • Parent Connection
  • Cumulative GPA is based on semester grade
    averages
  • Homework Pages

24
Student Achievement
  • Honor Roll is based on quarter GPA and grades
  • Principals List 4.0 (no Cs)
  • High Honor Roll 3.75 3.99 (no Cs)
  • Honor Roll 3.5 3.74 (no Cs)

25
Your Registration Appointment
  • WMS March 2-5
  • SMS March 9-12
  • 15 minutes only
  • Be early!
  • Remind your student

26
How to Be Prepared
  • Arrive early!
  • Bring
  • Completed blue registration sheet
  • Completed residence affidavit
  • Completed enrollment form
  • 2 utility bills (electric, gas, water)
  • Know your elective focus

27
Sign Up for Appointment
  • Following tonights presentation
  • Sunset In Commons Area
  • Woodland In Cafeteria

28
PTO
  • Cherie Hammond, president-elect

29
TEAMS
  • T - Together
  • E - Everyone
  • A - Achieves
  • M - More!

30
Student Booster Club
  • Operates under the PTO, but with separate dues.
  • A TEAM for each grade level based on the year of
    graduationnext years will be TEAM 2013.
  • Purpose is to create positive experiences for
    each student.
  • Works closely with Student Council and the
    Administration.

31
Functions
  • Special Projects
  • Homecoming float building
  • Dances Valentine Dance, Winter Semi-Formal,
    Prom
  • Fundraising Some established, some new
  • Other Always open for creative opportunities!
  • Student Appreciation/Raptor Rewards Treat
    received by every student during school.
    Freshman get 2 per yearSeniors get one per
    month.
  • Teacher Appreciation/Hospitality Host 2 themed
    luncheons per year for faculty and staff, plus
    provide food for parent information sessions.
  • Parent Information Sessions Assist Counselors
    with putting on 2 sessions per year.

32
Parent Involvement
  • Pay the duesonly 10.00 as a Freshman.
  • Provide a legible email addresscritical!
  • Sign-up to volunteer!
  • JOIN TONIGHT!

33
Leadership for TEAM 2013
  • Overall Co-Chairs
  • Emily Hastings
  • Co-Chairs for Special Events
  • Open.
  • Co-Chairs for Raptor Rewards
  • Carla Arnette and Robin OShields
  • Co-Chairs for Hospitality
  • Raquel Kay and Nancy McGinnity

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Booths in Commons Area
  • RHS Spiritwear
  • PTO/TEAMS
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