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Freshman Presentation�2022-2023

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Freshman Guidance Pre-test

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Objectives

  • Students will learn who their counselor is and how to make an appointment.
  • Students will understand graduation requirements.
  • Students will know what a transcript is and what information is on a transcript.
  • Students will evaluate their learning strategies.

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Student Services Department

Justin McIntyre

Dean of Students

Krisi Font

A-C

Katherine Tarr

D-Je

Cassie O’Neil

Ji-Ng

Sarah Corey

Ni-Si

Allison Tibbetts

Sk-Z

Stephanie Eason

SAP Counselor

Angie Murrane

Admin Assistant

Cathy Dillon

Registrar

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When and why should I make an appointment with my counselor?

  • Why?
    • Academics
    • Personal/Social concerns
    • Scholarship/Enrichment opportunities
    • Post-Secondary Planning

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  • When?
    • Be mindful to schedule an appointment at a time that is appropriate for you to miss class if you are going to do so

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How do I make an appointment with my counselor?

  • Use your counselor’s appointment link found on the Student Services website

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  • Come down to the Student Services office at the time of your scheduled appointment

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  • Show your teacher your appointment email confirmation as a pass to come to student services

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Counselor Corner

  • Before school & during lunch
  • Counselors are located outside Student Services by the carpool entrance
  • Great for quick questions
    • What are graduation requirements?
    • How do I get a copy of my transcript?
    • General questions about classes/classes offered, SAT/ACT

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Subject

Credits

Math

4

Science

3

Social Studies

4

English

4

Health & PE

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Electives

10

Total

26

Future Ready Core

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Subject

Credits

Earth/Environmental Science

1

Biology

1

Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics

1

Total

3

Science Credits

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GRADE LEVEL

COURSE

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World History

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Civic Literacy

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American History

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Economics

GRADE LEVEL

COURSE

9

AP World History

10

AP US Government and Politics

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AP United States History

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Economics

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World Languages

  • World language is NOT required to graduate.

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  • 2 credits in the same language are required for most colleges and universities.

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Being a Successful Student

  • Be organized
  • Use your time wisely
  • Balance your schedule
  • Use your resources
  • Get involved
  • Check your Wake County email frequently
  • Take time to enjoy what you love

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Senior Advice

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Letter Grade

Numerical Range

A

90-100

B

80-89

C

70-79

D

60-69

F

≤ 59

Academic

Honors

AP

4

4.5

5

3

3.5

4

2

2.5

3

1

1.5

2

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0

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Grading Scale

Quality Points

Grading Scale & GPA

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Transcripts

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  • Contains:
    • Classes
    • Credits
    • Final Grades
    • GPA
    • Class Rank

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  • Used For:
    • College admissions
    • Scholarships
    • Internships
    • Summer Programs

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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

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Subject

Credits

Math, Social Studies, or Science

2

English 1

1

Additional Credits

3

Total

6

Grade 9 to Grade 10

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A Tour of the School Website

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Freshman Google Classroom

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Freshman Guidance Post-Test

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Thank You!

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