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Class of 2016Graduation Requirements
23 creditsEnglish: 4 creditsMath: 4 creditsScience: 4 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsCareer/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 creditsHealth/Personal Fitness
West 1017 period day…50 min classes…report card every 9 weeks
Final Grades posted at the conclusion of the course
Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course = .50 credit
Grading Scale:
Grading ScaleA (90 – 100) 4.0B (80 – 89) 3.0
C (70 – 79) 2.0
Summative Grades (75%)Formative Grades (25%)
West 101End of Course Tests
9th Gr. World Lit.
Physical Science
Biology
Coordinate Algebra
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
Amer. Lit.
U.S. History
Economics
Counts 20% of the Final GradeHOPE: 3.0 Core GPA (All academic subjects)
: 3.7 ( Zell Miller Scholarship Core GPA All )academic subjects
English Science9th Lit/Comp Biology9th Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors
MathCoordinate Algebra Coordinate Algebra with
SupportAccelerated Coordinate Algebra/
Analytic Geometry A
Social Studies (elective only)World Geography (.5 credit)AP Human Geography
World LanguagesNot required for graduation, but
Recommended for 4 year colleges
SpanishFrenchLatinAmerican Sign Language
Sample Schedule9th Lit/Comp
Biology
Coordinate Algebra
Health/Personal Fitness
Elective
Elective
Elective
Sample Schedule 9th World Lit/Comp Honors
Biology Honors
Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/
Analytic Geometry A
Health/Per. Fitness
Spanish/French/Latin
AP Human Geography
Elective (student choice)
Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9th gr.
Keys How motivated are you? Have a plan of attack Push yourself to be the best Get involved in school activities Leadership opportunities Persistence and Determination
This is the foundation year for your high school career
Course Waiver
If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to
override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are
due by:
April 13th
Waivers will be completed online ONLY
Parent PortalTeachers are making academic recommendations.
Students/parents will check teacher
recommendations once the Portal opens.
Wednesday, Feb 15th.Students/parents will add in electives and 3
alternatives choices into Portal.
Change teacher recommendations using Waiver
Form only.
Portal closes on Friday, March 2nd.
Counselor HelpCounselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the
following days for scheduling issues and help.
(No Appointment Needed)
Wednesday, Feb 22nd
Thursday, Feb 23rd
Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Wolverine Days
Dates TBDPick up class scheduleFind your classes/tour the buildingPay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.)Clubs, Activities, AthleticsPurchase Spirit WearBus # and route information
Content Area Break Out Sessions
There will be six rotating groups through Math, World Language, English,
Science, Social Studies/AP, and Portal Training
You are currently seated by your designated break out session color
DISMISS w/SGA BY COLOR