CLASS OF 2017
WELCOME TO SPRING MILLS HIGH
SCHOOL!HOME OF THE CARDINALS
MARJORIE LYNCH, M.S.MARJORIE LYNCH, M.S.
DEPARTMENT CHAIR, GUIDANCEDEPARTMENT CHAIR, GUIDANCE
YOUR FUTUREBEGINS HERE!
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED?????
WHAT IS A “CREDIT”?
Granted (by semester) upon successful completion
of a course. A “D” is a passing grade.
2 semesters = 1 year
1 full-year course = 1 credit
½ year course = ½ credit
REQUIRED CREDITS FOR EACH CLASS
Sophomore status (10th-grader) = 5 credits
Junior status (11th grader) = 12 credits
Senior status (12th grader) = 17 credits with the potential to graduate.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE: 24 + 10 Work-Based Learning Points
REQUIRED CLASSES:
4 Math 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 or 4 Science Health
P.E. Fine Arts 2 Electives
WHAT ARE “PATHWAYS”?
Professional Pathway 4-year Degree Examples: Shepherd University, WVU, Marshall,
Georgetown University, etc.
Skilled Pathway Community College (Blue Ridge CTC, Hagerstown CC) Technical School (James Rumsey) Military Work
Professional 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 Health 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Art 2 Foreign Language 3 Electives
Skilled 4 English 4 Math 3 Science 4 Social Studies 1 Health 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Art 4 Career Concentration Courses 2 Electives
HOW MANY CREDITS ARE NEEDED?
WHAT ARE “CLUSTERS”?
Agriculture, Science, & Natural Resources
Arts and Humanities
Business and Marketing
Engineering and Technical
Human Services
Health Science Education
WHAT ARE “CAREER CONCENTRATIONS”?
CAREER CONCENTRATION (ROTC)
Human Services
JROTC
ROTC I (9-12)
ROTC II (10-12)
ROTC III (11-12)
ROTC IV (12)
COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS
HONORS VS. GENERAL COURSES
Honors classes are determined by Westest scores, ACT Explorer results and teacher recommendation.
An honors class can earn you a one point bump in GPA.:
Honors A = 5 Quality Points
Honors B = 4 Quality Points
Honors C = 3 Quality Points
Honors D = 2 Quality Points
You do not have to take all honors classes – you can take 1, 2, or 3+ honor classes depending on your strengths.
SUPPORT CLASSES
• School within a School
• Math I Support
• Reading Support (Young Adult Fiction)
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
10 Work-Based Learning Points Examples: Band, Sports, Clubs, Jobs, Volunteering, Job
Shadowing, Field Trips
Summer School If you fail a required course (English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, Health, or PE), plan on attending summer school.
JAMES RUMSEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
James Rumsey Technical Institute (JRTI)
JRTI is a great resource to gain vocational/trade skills
Apply and interview as a Sophomore (10th grade)
Attend Junior (11th) and Senior (12th) Years
SCHEDULED VISITS
North Middle School:December 4th – distribute schedules/Program of Studies with
students
December 11th - meet with students to review and collect schedules
Spring Mills Middle School:December 3rd – distribute schedules/Program of Studies with
students
December 17th – meet with students to review and collect schedules
ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT INFORMATION
MARJORIE LYNCH
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Information available at
www.berkeleycountyschools.org\springmillshigh
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