Rising Senior IGP

Andrew Jackson High School

October 2025

Mrs. LaTasha Thompson, Lead Counselor

Students last names A - J

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Mrs. Kelsie Threatt, Counselor

Students last names K - Z

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Mrs. Haylea Bowers

Career Counselor & Testing Coordinator

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Meet your School Counselors

What is an IGP?

Purpose:�IGPs help students connect their academic studies to their future aspirations and ensure they are on track for graduation and post-secondary success.

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Content:�These plans typically outline mandatory courses, track student progress, and map out student interests and goals.

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Collaboration:�IGPs are often developed through a collaborative process involving students, counselors, educators, and parents.

South Carolina:�In South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Education requires all students to complete an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP).

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IGP Conferences:�Students in grades 8-12 are required to meet annually for an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference with their counselor and a parent/parents to plan courses related to college and career readiness.

IGP stands for Individual Graduation Plan. During IGP meetings, school counselors discuss general graduation requirements, coursework, and opportunities related to future goals.

Profile of the SC Graduate

Planning for your HS Diploma

Promotion Standards

FRESHMAN:

Successful completion of 8th grade

SOPHOMORES: 6 completed units

1 English, 1 Math, and 4 others

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JUNIORS: 12 completed units

2 English, 2 Math,1 Science, and 7 others

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SENIORS: 18 completed units

3 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, and 8 others

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Note: For participation in extracurricular activities such as spirit week, prom, senior superlatives, class officers, exam exemptions, etc., class membership is based solely upon homeroom

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GPA (Grade point average)

The 4.0 GPA is an at-a-glance way to understand a student’s academic performance based on a scaled system. GPA is calculated by finding the average of all of the grades in your classes based on a numeric scale:

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A= 4.0

B= 3.0

C= 2.0

D= 1.0

F= 0.0

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All course grades count in your GPA so always do your best as consistency is the key!

The SC UGP is a 10-point weighted scale where two course categories may receive additional weighting at the high school level:

• an additional .5 for Honors; and
• 1.0 for Advanced Placement and dual credit courses.

The weighted scale (SC UGP) is used for SC colleges and universities for admission and scholarships (out of state schools use the 4.0 scale)

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LCSD School Calendar

Grading

When do I receive a report card?

There are 4 reporting periods for high school students, two each semester. For 2025-26 these reporting periods will end:

What are final exams and EOCs?

A final exam is a comprehensive test (or its equivalent, like a project) that is given at the end of a course to test your overall knowledge of the course content. All high school courses have some form of comprehensive final exam that accounts for 20% of the final grade. Seniors are exempted with a passing grade.

End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP), is a statewide assessment program that evaluates student mastery of content standards in Biology 1, Algebra 1, English 2 and US History with scores accounting for 20% of the final grade. These tests are mandatory for everyone enrolled in the class.

Fall semester:

• Oct. 17
• Dec. 19

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Dec 19 is the end of Fall semester and the report card will contain final grades for Fall

Spring semester:

• March 12
• June 3

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June 3 is the end of Spring semester and the school year. The report card will have final grades for both semesters.

Why Attendance Matters in High School

Did you know…

• …students must earn twenty-four (24) units of credit in state-approved courses for graduation.

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• …students earn units in 2 ways:
• by numerically passing the course with final grade of 60 or higher AND
• by earning seat time in each course
• a student can miss up to 6 unexcused days of a whole (1) unit course without penalty
• a student can miss up to 3 unexcused days of a half (.5) unit course without penalty

What if a student …

• …does not pass the course numerically and has attended school the required amount of time?
• The student WILL NOT EARN the course AND
• may need to retake the course, and
• the numerical final grade will display on their report card/transcript.
• …passes the class numerically with a final grade of 60 or above, but misses more than the allowable days?
• The student WILL NOT EARN the course AND
• may need to retake the course, and
• a final grade of FA (Failure due to Attendance) will display on their report card/transcript.

LCSD Course Guide

The purpose of a course guide is to assist students and their parents or guardians in making informed decisions about course selections for high school. Students should choose a balance of required courses needed for graduation and elective courses that align with their career goals or personal interests.

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CTE Programs

Firefighting 1 and 2

Law Enforcement

Auto Collision Repair

Cosmetology

Plumbing

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AJHS CTE Programs:

Agriculture Architecture

Automotive Building Constructions

General Management Marketing Comm.

Health Science Sports Medicine

JROTC

Welding

Machine Tool Technology

Culinary Arts

LCSD CC CTE Programs

(all programs have limited seats and may require passing an entrance exam)

Diploma Pathways and Seals of Distinction

Students shall meet all requirements for earning a South Carolina high school diploma to be eligible to earn any Seal of Distinction. One or more Seals may be earned, but are not required for graduation. Consult District or School Curriculum Guides for more information regarding curriculum choices and requirements.

• Honors
• College-Ready
• Career
• Specialization

College or Career Readiness

The "Profile of the South Carolina Graduate" outlines the knowledge, skills, and characteristics a high school graduate should possess to be prepared for college, career, or military readiness, emphasizing world-class knowledge, skills, and life/career characteristics. The following lists are how students are measured to be college or career ready.

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College Ready

• ACT>20
• SAT>1020
• AP exam 3 or better
• Completes at least six (6) credit hours in approved dual enrollment courses with a grade of C or higher.

Career Ready

• CTE completer with credential
• Level 3+ on WIN
• Work Based Learning
• ASVAB>31
• Earns the SC Employability Credential

Standardized Testing

PSAT - 2nd year of HS attendance (3rd year to be considered for a Merit Scholarship)

WIN (Career Readiness) - 3rd year of HS attendance

SAT/ACT (College Readiness) - 3rd year of HS attendance

ASVAB (Career Readiness)- 3rd year of HS attendance

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Seniors may want to consider retaking SAT/ACT and will retake WIN sections for a better score

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Military options/contacts {complete for each school}

Army

Navy:

Air Force: Sgt. Cameron ( 803) 992-1799

Marines : Sgt. Felix Ramirez@marines.usmc.mil

Space Force

National Guard:

Coast Guard:

Life after High School

Military or workforce

Resume

References

Transcript Request

Interview Skills

Online and community resources

Application Process

Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)

2 or 4-year college

College Essay

Resume

References

Transcript Request

Scholarships and FAFSA

Common Application/Application process

Most attended Colleges and Universities in SC

{school specific - top 4}

CACRO information page

Should include minimum SAT/ACT scores

Tuition

GPA requirements

Size of the school

School address and contact information

SC State-Funded Scholarships

SC Hope ($2800)

• Attend an eligible 4-year institution
• 3.0 SC UGP GPA

Life ($5000)

• Two-year institution - 3.0 SC UGP GPA
• Four-year institution (Meet 2 out of 3)
• 3.0 SC UGP GPA
• 1100 SAT or 22 ACT
• Rank in top 30% of graduating class*

* Cannot use rank if graduating mid-year

Palmetto Fellows ($6700 year 1, $7500 year 2-4)

• 3.5 SC UGP GPA; and
• 1200 SAT or 25 ACT; and
• Top 6% rank in either 10, 11 or 12th*

Alternative Criteria without regard to rank:

• 4.0 SC UGP GPA; and
• 1400 SAT or 31 ACT

* Mid-year graduates must apply prior to mid-year graduation date

Extracurricular Activities

AJHS Sports and Arts Team

Basketball Dance Team

Baseball Golf

Cheer Softball

Cross Country Track & Field

Football Wrestling

AJHS Clubs:

National Honor Society

Academic Challenge

Beta Club

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NCAA Eligibility Information

NCAA eligibility is based on a student-athlete’s academic readiness and amateur status. If you’re thinking about playing college sports, it’s crucial to know what this means and now is the time to begin your plan.

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As a Senior, you should:

• Be accepted to the NCAA school you plan to attend
• Ensure your sports participation information is correct and request your final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (Fall enrollees) or Oct 1 (Winter/Spring enrollees) in your Eligibility Center account.
• Complete your final NCAA-approved core courses as you prepare for graduation
• After your graduate, ask your HS counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation via the HS Portal

AP Classes offered

at

Andrew Jackson High School

AP Human Geography

AP 3-D Art

AP 2-D Art

LCSD Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Dual Enrollment offers an opportunity to begin your college career while attending an LCSD High School. Dual Enrollment courses may also be Dual Credit, where college courses will give you a High School credit along with the college credit.

LCSD has agreements with USCL, Winthrop University and York Technical College to offer LCSD students Dual Enrollment/Credit opportunities. In general, you must keep a 3.0 GPA on the SC UGP and have completed your Sophomore year to be eligible for Dual Enrollment/Credit.

Ask your School Counselor for more information

Senior responsibilities {school specific}

Early dismissal for DE/DC or work {school specific}

School rules for eligibility

Form for early dismissal for work (work verification form)

Special cases for CTE

Work based learning options/requirements

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Graduation information

Jostens contact : See Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Buckalew

Prom sponsor/contact : TBA

Yearbook pictures/contact: Mr. Nunnery

Early exam dates : TBA

Graduation rehearsal date (mandatory attendance): TBA

Graduation date/apparel/etc

Other special considerations

AJHS Contact Information

Principal: Mrs. Shuntay Miller

Assistant Principals:Mrs. Lori Cooper and Mr. Scotty Phillips

Athletic Director: Mr. Jimbo Barton

Front Office Contact: Mrs. Jacquie Buckalew

Attendance: Mrs. Jennifer Blackmon