CARY HIGH SCHOOL

9th/10th Grade Parent Night

Goals of Our Presentation

• Introductions
• Graduation/Promotion Requirements
• Postsecondary Planning
• Staying Connected

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Counselor & Administrator Team

Last Names A-Co�

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Counselor

Ms. Strader

Principal

Mr. Bryant

Counselor & Administrator Team

Last Names Cr-E�

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Counselor/Dean of Students

Ms. Romeo

Assistant Principal of Instruction

Ms. Scott

Counselor & Administrator Team

Last Names F-J�

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Counselor

Ms. Chadwick

Assistant Principal

Mr. Terry

Counselor & Administrator Team

Last Names K-Morales�

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Counselor

Ms. Hooks

Assistant Principal

Mr. Barefoot

Counselor & Administrator Team

Last Names Moran-R�

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Counselor

Mr. Moore

Assistant Principal

Ms. Dawson

Counselor & Administrator Team

Last Names S-Z�

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Counselor

Ms. Ingram

Assistant Principal

Ms. Lameck

Student Assistance Program

(SAP) Counselor

Ms. Parker

• Supports all students, personal/social concerns
• Community referrals
• School Based Mental Health liaison

Career Development Coordinator

Ms. Ward

• Email: vward@wcpss.net
• Career Development Website: https://caryhighcareerdevelopment.weebly.com/
• Instagram: caryhigh_careerdev
• Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday during lunch (by appointment) in Room 2106

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Career Services:

Resume Writing

Interviewing Tips/Practice

Internships

Career Assessment

Virtual Career Videos

Career & College Prep

And MORE!

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Family Outreach Coordinator

Ms. Abad

• Bilingual: Spanish Speaker
• Supports all students – Works a lot with Spanish-speaking families
• Reviews student grades and attendance
• Communicates with parents about student success
• Creates plans of action to help students graduate
• Intervention Team Member
• “Jack of All Trades”

Intervention Coordinators

Last Names K-Z

Ms. Canton

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Last Names A-J

Mr. Gould

• Personalized support for students struggling academically, socially/emotionally, and/or with attendance
• Create, support, and monitor intervention plans
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and counselors

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Graduation Requirements - Future Ready Core

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Graduation Requirements - Credit Checklist

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Promotion Requirements

• To be promoted to the 10th grade:

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• Must pass English 1
• Two credits in the areas of mathematics, social studies, or science; and three additional credits

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*Total of 6 or more credits

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• To be promoted to the 11th grade:

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• Must pass English 2
• At least 1 credit in math, one in social studies, one in science and at least 8 other credits

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*Total of 12 or more credits

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Early/Mid Year Graduates

• Students can choose to graduate a semester or year early
• Form must be completed for early graduation by end of sophomore year
• Will graduate as a junior, unable to participate in senior activities (i.e. breakfast, picnic, muffin days)
• Mid Year Graduates will graduate in January (after first semester) of their senior year

Grades are IMPortant!

Must pass 3 out of 4 classes and 10 or few absences for school sponsored events

Good �Standing

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Academic Support

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• Students may also take advantage of After School Tutoring offered Mondays-Thursdays from 2:45 pm-3:45 pm in the Media Center.
• “AMP” a test or major assignment - talk with your teacher for more information
• Academic Recovery Plan - if failing course Q1 or Q3

Infinite Campus (SIS)

Stay Informed

Set up email alerts to keep track of your student’s grades, attendance, and tardies

Reach Out

If you have any concerns about your child’s academic performance please:

1. Speak to your child about the concern.
2. Reach out your child’s teacher.
3. Contact your child’s counselor and/or administrator.

Update Contact Information

Make sure your contact information is correct :)

Post-Secondary Options:

What will I do after Cary High?

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2 Year Community College

Apprenticeship or Trade School

Workforce

Military

4 Year College or University

Career Exploration

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• Schedule a meeting with Ms. Ward (Career Development Coordinator)
• www.cfnc.org: interest inventories, career info, and list of NC colleges that offer training for specific careers
• Plan Your Future tab (make an account, you’ll need later :))
• www.nccareers.org: interest inventories and info on various careers
• https://app.paper.co/majorclarity: personality and career interest inventories, career info, etc. *continue with Google
• www.careeronestop.org: interest inventories, career statistics, videos, etc.
• www.bls.gov/ooh: US Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Consider taking ASVAB (aptitude test, required if considering military, offered fall and spring)

Post Secondary Exploration

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• College Rep & Military Visits at Lunch
• “Lunch & Learns” with various employers and apprenticeships
• Online college exploration resources
• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
• www.cfnc.org
• www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
• https://www.waketech.edu/ (2 Year, College transfer, certificates)
• Apprenticeship Resources
• https://nctap.org/selection-process/
• https://www.waketech.edu/programs-courses/apprenticeship

Planning to Attend a 4 Year College?

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• College admissions officers pay careful attention to the following criteria:
• Official Transcript
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• *UNC System Schools minimum 2.5 Weighted GPA
• Difficulty (rigor) of courses taken (Honors, AP, CCP)
• Class rank (determined by weighted GPA)
• SAT/ACT Scores
• High school and community activities/leadership
• Personal statement/essay
• Letters of recommendation

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Honors & AP Courses

• Things to consider when thinking about taking Honors or AP courses
• Time required for homework/studying
• Curriculum and prior knowledge
• Teacher/counselor input

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• Advanced Placement Program (AP)
• College-level course work
• Exam scores range from 1-5, *3 or higher is passing
• Can earn college credit with specific minimum scores
• AP courses available at Cary High: linked here

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Career and College Promise

• Career and College Promise (CCP)
• Dual enrollment with Wake Tech Community College (fall, spring, summer)
• Recommended junior/senior year
• courses go on CHS transcript as well
• “Tuition free” to earn college credit
• some courses require textbook/other fees�
• Pathway Options:
• Career and Technical Education
• Begin a certification
• College Transfer
• Many courses have AP equivalent weighting �
• Website: https://www.waketech.edu/career-and-college-promise
• New and Continuing Students must complete enrollment process (orientation and e-learning intro also required prior to registering for courses)
• Calendar, Checklist Steps, Eligibility, and Pathway options

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Testing Timeline

• Pre-ACT
• All 10th graders automatically registered to take exam
• Free practice exam
• Offered during school day at Cary High in November
• PSAT
• Optional exam offered to 9th, 10th, 11th graders
• Consider taking 10th or 11th grade (National Merit consideration for 11th)
• Usually between $15-20
• Offered during school day at Cary High in October, sign up in September

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• Both practice for ACT/SAT College entrance exams
• ACT offered March of junior year during school day (no cost)
• SAT offered on certain Saturdays at Cary High, register at collegeboard.org (current cost $68)

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Clubs/Organizations�(Sample List – Get Involved☺)

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• Athletics
• National Honor Society
• Student Council
• Band
• Black Student Association
• Chorus
• Club Unify
• Dance Team
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• FBLA

• French Club
• Future Farmers of America
• GSA Alliance Club
• Interact Club
• Model United Nations
• Music Appreciation Club
• Science Olympiad
• Speech and Debate
• Technology Student Association
• Many More! ☺

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How to Reach Your Counselor

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• E-mail
• During SMART lunch
• Before/after school
• Must have a pass from your teacher to come during class ☺

Stay Connected

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• Daily Announcements
• Are read each day during second period and posted on the CHS website under ‘Our School’ 🡪 ‘Daily Announcements’
• Student Services Website
• Grade Level Canvas Courses: Make sure your child has opted in Class of 2028 or Class of 2029
• Mr. Bryant’s Weekly Principal’s Message
• Come ask! ☺

Upcoming Pertinent Events

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• Sophomore and Freshman Class Visits in English Courses
• December/January (first semester)
• March/April (second semester)
• CHS Curriculum Night – February 19, 2026 (time TBD)
• Learn about electives, course offerings, AP/CCP, etc.
• Registration for 2026-2027 Courses – February-March 2026
• Counselors will meet with 9th/10th graders through second block courses to select classes
• CHS College and Career Planning Night – April 14, 2026 (time TBD)
• Postsecondary options fair and individual sessions answering questions & discuss “nuts & bolts” of college, career, and/or military planning

Questions

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