Welcome to Covington High School

Class of 2016 Orientation Meeting

Staff at CHS Principal, Ms. Peggy Murdock Assistant Principals

Ms. Ellen S. Clark Mr. Marcus Heaston Mr. Mark McClain

Guidance Counselors Ms. Vickie Fayne Mr. Rusty Richardson

Planning for course work 24 total credits for graduation 16 of those credits are in the core areas

4 English 4 Math (Students must take a math class each year) 3 Social Studies 3 Science 1.5 Wellness .5 Personal Finance

English 4 credits English 1 1 credit English 2 1 credit English 3 1 credit English 4 1 credit Dual English 4 1 credit

(6 hours college credit)

Math 4 credits(Students must take a math class/credit each year.) Algebra 1 1 credit Algebra 2 1 credit Geometry 1 credit Upper Level Math 1 credit Bridge Math

Students who have not earned a 19 on the mathematics subtest of the ACT.

STEM Math (Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics)

Math – UT Martin Dual Credit College Algebra

Science 3 credits

Biology 1 1 credit Chemistry or Physics 1 credit Another Lab Science 1 credit

Physical Science Ecology Biology II

Social Studies 3 credits World History

or World Geography 1 credit

U.S. History 1 credit

U.S. History Dual Enrollment 1 credit 6 hours college credit

Economics ½ credit

U.S. Government ½ credit

Fine Art, Foreign Language, and Elective Focus Fine Arts 1 credit Foreign Language

(Same language) 2 credits Elective Focus 3 credits Students completing a CTE elective focus must

complete three units in the same CTE program area or state approved program of study.

Science and math, humanities, fine arts, or AP/IB

Other area approved by local Board of Education

Fine Arts and Foreign Language *The Fine Art and Foreign Language

requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a 4 year university. Students will replace those credits with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.

P.E. and Wellness 1½ credits Wellness 1 credit Physical Education ½

credit The physical education requirement may be

met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and school sponsored intramural athletics.

Other credits Personal Finance ½ credit Additional Electives 2 credits TOTAL 24 credits

Factors to consider when choosing the right courses:

Data Examine your student’s Explore data Examine TCAP data and predictions Ask for input from teachers if you are

unsure Always try to reach as high as possible

with your academic goals, yet be realistic

TESTING

To raise the academic bar for all high school students

and to add accountability for students’ academic performance, Tennessee adopted the Tennessee Diploma Project for end-of-course (EOC) tests in key subjects. Although subject to change, the current

end-of-course tested subjects are:

English 1, English 2, English 3, Algebra 1,Algebra 2 , US History, Biology 1

Scheduled soon are:

Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics

TestingThe results of these examinations will befactored into the student’s grade at apercentage determined by the StateBoard of Education.

The weight of the end-of course test beginning in 2011-12 school year is 25% of the second semester.

Tennessee Scholars

The Future of Tennessee

TN Scholar Expectations

20 hours of community service Overall “C” average in all TN Scholars

courses 95% overall attendance No out-of-school suspensions Successful passing of all End of Course

subjects

Encourage all students to take more rigorous courses and prepare for the future.

Encourage students to plan early for the future. Help find ways to motivate students to stay in

school and complete their education. Support their educational system and their

students. Serve as volunteers.

Parent’s Role in New State Guidelines

Dual Enrollment Courses offered at CHS in conjunction

with University of Tennessee at Martin Credit granted by CHS and by UT Credit will count at all TN Board of

Regents Universities as well as any other university

You begin your college transcript

ACT and SAT Keep in mind that rigorous courses

increase the scores on college entrance exams

ACT prep courses (regular, math, and reading)

Successful completion of core university courses yield a 7 point margin increase

ACT Prep increases scores on ACT

TN Lottery Scholarship Present requirements:

ACT score of 21, SAT score of 980, OR 3.0 GPA

$4,000 per year for a 4-year college $2,000 per year for a two-year college Aspire Award – additional $1,500 based

on need CollegePaysTN.com

GPA Calculation Each A counts 4, Bs count 3, Cs count 2,

and Ds count 1 Calculates semester averages only Add all semester As, Bs, Cs, and Ds Divide by the number of semesters for

which you have grades That answer is your GPA

Semester Exams Your semester exam counts 25% of your

semester average. Don’t take exams for granted. Study!!

Credit Recovery Computer-driven A+ Software Hours of after-school or before-school

work to recover a credit No new credit Can only receive a 70 Costs associated with recovery

Parent Connect Student information available on the

web Username and password protected Grades and attendance posted Syllabus can be posted Messages available Email connections

Moving to High School Discipline Dress Code

Belts Pants Blouses Appropriateness

Opportunities to be successful Be a leader to gain the most from high school.

Get Involved in CHS Life Band, chorus,

sports, clubs Join a team Join a club Become a CHS

Charger

Dates to Remember for CMS: If you haven’t registered, please see

Ms. Fayne in guidance. (475-5861) Times must be scheduled through

Ms. Fayne Be sure to review your plan carefully

Dates to remember for CIAA Appointments made through Ms.

Beasley at CIAA

In summary: Set high goals for yourself Get your life organized Know what to expect before you come

to school Learn how to study and take advantage

of available help (tutoring) Find solutions to your problems Connect to CHS

How to connect to CHS http://www.tipton-county.com/chs Email addresses @tipton-county.com Activities School news Guidance newsletters Club and organization information