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

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Counselors

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

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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Your Registration Appointment

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

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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

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Sign Up for Appointment

• Following tonights presentation
• Sunset In Commons Area
• Woodland In Cafeteria

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PTO

• Cherie Hammond, president-elect

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TEAMS

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

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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.

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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.

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Parent Involvement

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

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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