Parent Information

Session
CHHS Student Services
Fall 2015

Graduation Requirements Class of 2018/2019

Future Ready Core = 22 Total Credits
Basic Requirements Include:

English, 4 credits
Math, 4 credits
Social Studies, 4 credits (World History, Civics, US History 1 and 2 OR AP US
History 1 and 1 SS elective)
Science, 3 credits (Biology, an earth science and a physical science)
Electives, 6 credits (2 of which must be a combination of CTE, Art or World
Language)
1 elective must be CTE or Art
Healthful Living (9th Grade PE and Health), 1 credit

Grading Scale for Current 10th

Graders
Grade Scale

Letter Grades

Standard

Honors

AP

90-100

80-89

70-79

60-69

0-59

Grading Scale for Current 9th

Graders
Grade Scale

Letter Grades

Standard

Honors

AP

90-100

4.5

80-89

3.5

70-79

2.5

60-69

1.5

0-59

Promotion Requirements
9th to 10th: Students must have earned 5 credits, including one credit of
English and one credit of social studies.
10th to 11th: Students must have earned 10 credits, including two credits
of English, two credits of social studies, one credit of math, and one credit
of science.
11th to 12th: Students must have earned 14 credits, including three
credits of English, three credits of social studies, two credits of math, and
two credits of science.
Students must complete the service learning requirement to receive a
diploma.

What Parents Can Do

Get Involved
Encourage Activities
Communicate w/Teachers
Stay in the Know
Tips provided courtesy of National Education Association (NEA) and WhatKidsCanDo.org

2015-16
High School Testing

High School Testing

End-of-Course Exams (Biology, Math I, English 10)
CTE End-of-Course Exams
NC Final Exams
ACT PLAN
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

Testing Weight
20% Weight
End-of-Course (EOC) Tests
CTE End-of-Course (EOC) Tests
NC Final Exams
Teacher-made Finals
No Bearing
ACT PLAN
AP Exams

Attendance
Consistent attendance is vital to course success.
o Students are allowed a maximum of 30 absences (excused and
unexcused) for the ENTIRE year

> 31 absences results in a failing grade

An appeal must be completed in May/June to recover credit for

classes failed due to attendance

o We ask parents to report absences to Ms. Thomas, attendance

secretary (ext. 41116)

What are some of the stressors in

your teens life?

How does your teen show they are stressed?

Stress Management Tips for Teens

Relaxation Techniques
Exercise/Physical Activity
Proper Nutrition

Stress Management Tips for Teens

Organizational Strategies
Communication
Self Awareness

Other Educational Opportunities

Dr. Nolan, Principal

College/Career
Information Center (CIC)
Sandra Murphy
Career Development Coordinator

CIC

Services Offered/Career
Center
Career Assessments
College Files/Resource
Library

Scholarship Information
College Rep Visits
FAFSA Day/FAFSA Week

Procedures/Testing
Information

Resume Design

College specific, local,

state

Mock Interviews

College Applications

Library

Job Applications
SAT/ACT/AP/PSAT Tests

Military

College Courses While In

High School
Career and College Promise
Two Pathways
College Transfer Pathways
Associate in Science Pathways
Associate in Arts-Online Pathway
Career Technical Education Pathways
Online courses are available as well
Certifications and transfer courses

Credentials Through CTE

CTSOS
FCCLA
(FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCE)
FBLA
(BUSINESS, INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY, FINANCE
SKILLSUSA
TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING
DECA
MARKETING STUDENTS

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY

Overall GPA 3.0
CTE Course 3.5
Scholarships Awarded

Student Services
5 counselors
o Ms. Wallace - Last Names A - C
o Ms. Royal - Last Names D - He
o Ms. Meachum - Last Names Hi - L and AVID
o Mr. McGraw - Last Names M - R
o Ms. Moore - Last Names S - Z

2 social workers - Ms. Pitts and Ms. Wilson

1 student assistance/substance abuse specialist - Mr. Wise

Q&A
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