SSOE Freshman Parent Night for Successful Transition to High

School

WELCOME!

September 20, 20116:30-7:30 p.m.

Southern High School Media Center

Introductions

• Ms. Darneise Massey, Principal

• Ms. Gwen D. Roulhac, School Counselor

• SSOE Families

SSOE Mission

Statement

Southern School of Engineering will provide each student with the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills they need to compete in a 21st century global society.

Goal Setting

• Set a goal.• Make a plan.• Check in to see how

things are going.• Revise the plan, if

necessary.• Celebrate

achievements along the way.

Goals . . . Class of 2015• Make the Honor Roll• Be inducted into NHS• Finish all my homework at

home• Pass all EOCs• Make real friends• Study a lot more• Try not to procrastinate• Get better at math• Complete high school and go

on to college• Be in class on time• Keep a positive attitude• Make the basketball team• Balance my time with

school work and having fun

Engage in meaningful activities

• . . . but not too many! One or two extra-curricular activities is enough during the first year of high school.

Invest in positive relationships.

• Peers• Parents

• School Faculty & Staff

Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements

• English I, II, III, IV• World History, Civics &

Economics, US History• Earth/Environmental

Science, Biology, Physical Science course (Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science)

• Health/PE

Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements

Subject Area SSOE Requirements Options (outside SSOE)

Math 4 credits: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and higher level math course

4 credits: Algebra 1, Geometry and 2 application-based math courses

World Language 2 credits of same language required by UNC system and most colleges/universities

Not required for high school graduation

Career/Arts/Academic Concentration

Engineering concentration that consists of 4 courses, one of which must be advanced level

4 courses in Art, JROTC, PE, CTE Cluster, or academic elective area in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Language

Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements

2 credits in any combination of:

• World Language• CTE Cluster• Arts Education

• Additional elective credits for a total of 28 credits

End-of- Course Tests

•Algebra I

•English I

•Biology

Study, Organizational and Time Management Strategies

http://www.engrade.com/

Date to Remember

Durham Public Schools College Fair

October 2, 2011

1:00-4:00

Northgate Mall

Durham Public Schools counselors will be present to answer any questions and to support attending students.

Questions?

• To contact Ms. Roulhac:– By phone ~ (919) 560-9184 x. 81108– By email ~ gwen.roulhac@dpsnc.net – Online ~ http://www.teacherweb.com/nc/gwen/roulhac