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Rising 9th Grade Course Registration

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WELCOME TO THE SEAHAWK NATION!!

Meet the SHS Counselors/CDC

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Mrs. Kendra Ratliff- Last names A-L

Dr. Jennifer Burruss - Last names M-Z

Mrs. Meredith Dixon--Career Development Coordinator

School counselors can help you with anything related to the following areas: social emotional, academic, and career. We work with you, the student, teachers, and parents to make sure you have a successful high school career and that you are ready for life after high school.

The Career Development Coordinator assists students in choosing a career/technical education (CTE) pathway, works with students to establish internship opportunities, and ensures students are working toward the correct credentials based on their chosen pathway.

What makes Southside “the Best Side?”

The Highest Performing “Comprehensive” High School in BCS

School Wide Goals

• High Academic Achievement for ALL students
• Students access various Post-Secondary Plans (Career Management)
• Dual Enrollment (BCCC), AP Courses, Career & Technical Education
• “Cultivating a Sense of Family”
• Total School Program
• Variety of Courses and Pathways
• Sports and Extracurriculars (Clubs, Internships, Community Service)
• A Community Hub with Big Opportunities for all

Graduation Requirements

• 4 English courses
• 4 math courses
• 4 social studies/history courses
• 3 science courses
• 1 health/PE course
• Additional elective credits
• Career Cluster Pathway Courses- At least 4 credits
• Dual Enrollment Courses through BCCC based on your pathway
• Total credits needed: 28 credits

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Courses Needed in 9th Grade

• English I or English I Honors
• Foundations of NC Math I (fall semester) AND Math I (spring semester)
• OR Math II Honors (if you completed Math I in middle school)
• World History or World History Honors
• Earth & Environmental Science or E/Environmental Science Honors
• Health/PE
• Elective
• Elective (2 or 3 credits depending on your math)

Students take a total of eight courses as a 9th grader.

Students are asked to list 3 alternative courses that they would be willing to take in case their first choices are not available.

Honors Level Criteria

• Students must have maintained at least a B average in the subject area they are requesting
• Students should have received a level 3 or higher on the EOG in the subject area they are requesting
• Students should not have any attendance issues
• Teacher recommendation (based on effort, homework completion, participation, study habits)
• Note: BCCC and AP courses

Registration Process

Program of Study

• Counselors will visit SW Snowden and Chocowinity MS and share a presentation and the SHS Program of Study website https://shsprogramofstudy.weebly.com/
• Students will choose their course requests using PowerSchool--school counselors will walk them through the process
• A parent information meeting will be held at SW Snowden and CMS
• Parents can view course requests in Powerschool
• Course requests in PS completed by April 5th

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BCCC and AP Courses–FYI

Did you know?

Spring Semester 2024, Southside High School has:

-59 students enrolled in BCCC courses, taking

42 different classes--IH (Information Highway), online, and/or at BCCC

-AND we have 9 BCCC graduates this year—6 completing a certificate, 3 completing the Associate in Arts and/or the Associate in Science

-Offering 3 AP courses next year- AP US History, AP Language, AP Literature-currently have 46 students taking at least 1 AP course

What are your Post Secondary Plans?

It’s never too early to ask that question!

Are you planning to Enroll, Enlist or Employ?

Enroll at a 4 yr institution? At a community college or technical school?

Enlist in the Armed Forces? Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Reserves, Coast Guard?

Employ: Go straight to work after graduation?

Quick Facts about 4 year Universities

East Carolina University​ UNC Chapel Hill

Over 20,000 applied last year​ 47,607 applied last year

4200 accepted​ 5303 were accepted

Average GPA was 3.3 (Unweighted)​ Avg GPA was a 4.39

​ Need to be either 1 or 2 in your class

Appalachian State University​

21,200 applied last year​

4,099 accepted​ NC State

Average GPA was 3.96 35,000 applied last year

5000 were accepted

Avg GPA was 3.81 (Unweighted)

Need to be in the top 10% of your

class

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Business - Davelle Whitney

Courses offered:

• Entrepreneurship I
• Entrepreneurship II

Drone Technology - Davelle Whitney

Courses offered:

• Drone Technology Fundamentals

Health Science - Lane Byrd

Classes offered:

• Foundations of Health Science
• Health Science I
• Health Science II
• Nursing Fundamentals

Family and Consumer Science - Sandra Walters

Classes offered:

• Career Management
• Foods and Nutrition I
• Foods and Nutrition II

Fire Academy - Otis Harrell

Classes offered:

• Public Safety I
• Firefighting I
• Firefighting II
• Firefighting III Honors

Trade and Industry - Stanley Dixon

Classes offered:

• Construction Core
• Welding I Honors
• Welding II Honors

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Trade and Industry - David Dixon

Classes offered:

• Construction Core
• Carpentry I
• Carpentry II Honors
• Drafting I
• Drafting II Honors

Agriculture and Horticulture - Buffy Everette

Ag Courses offered:

• Animal Science I
• Animal Science II Honors
• Horticulture I
• Horticulture II

Important Dates:

Friday, April 5, 2024--completed course registration

Parent Information Night–TBA @ Snowden

Parent Information Night @ CMS: TBA

https://shsprogramofstudy.weebly.com/

Follow us on Twitter at @ServicesShs

Contact: Mrs. Ratliff-- kratliff@beaufort.k12.nc.us

Dr. Burruss -- jburruss@beaufort.k12.nc.us

Elective Requirement for Rising 9th graders

Career Management: CC452X0

Grade: 9 (required), possible 10th grade with permission; Credit: One Unit

Length: Semester; Prerequisite: None; Credentials: Microburst Learning Employers’ Choice Certificate

This course prepares students to locate, secure, keep, and change careers. Emphasis is placed on self assessment of characteristics, interests, and values; education and career exploration; evaluation of career information and creation of a career plan. Based on the National Career Development Guidelines, skills learned in this course include, but are not limited to communications, interpersonal skills, problem solving, personal management and teamwork. English language arts is reinforced. Student participation in Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Students will work on their Career Development Plans, choose a high school pathway, hear from guest speakers, and gain an understanding of the connections between high school and a career.

Career Management

About class:

• Required for all 9th graders
• Students will:
• Complete a Career Development Plan
• Choose a Career Pathway
• Learn about self-discovery, career options, career clusters, goal setting, career exploration, getting and keeping a job, and much more!!