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You need:

Agenda, computer and writing utensil!

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Get a Program of Studies book and

put your name on front cover with

provided Sharpie

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���2020-2021 9th Grade Registration for High School

Class of 2024!!!

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Where are you going to go next year?

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  • Piedmont High School

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  • CATA- Central Academy of Technology and Arts
  • UCEC- Union County Early College

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Regardless of your plan, you will register with Piedmont counselors - information will transfer with you ☺

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2020-2021 Program of Studies

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  • Program of Studies

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�������High School Course of Study

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Future Ready Core Course of Study (p. 11-12 in POS - MIDDLE COLUMN)

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  • 4 credits of English- I, II, III, IV

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  • 4 credits of Math- Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Math Choice

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  • 3 credits of Science- Earth Science, Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry or Physics

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  • 4 credits of Social Studies- World History, Founding Principles of the USA and NC: Civic Literacy; American History; Economics and Personal Finance

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�������High School Course of Study

Future Ready Core Course of Study (p. 11 - 12 middle column)

  • World Language - not required but 2 credits of the same language required for college

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  • 1 credit of Health and PE & CPR training

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  • 6 credits of Electives
    • 2 - any combination from : Career & Technical Education (CTE), Arts Education or World Languages
    • 4 - four course concentration from one of the following recommended: CTE, JROTC, Arts Ed. (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts), or other academic subject area (e.g. Mathematics, Sci, SS or Eng or dual enrollment courses).

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🔷 See Diploma Enhancements - p. 14-15 (NC Academic Scholars, Global Scholar, Capstone Recognition)

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Graduation Requirements

  • Minimum of 28 units of credit
  • Pass 3 EOC Tests with a Level III, IV or V
    • NC Math 1 or NC Math 3
    • Biology
    • English II
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training
  • all course/credit requirements

in the Future Ready Core or Occupational courses of study as of 9th grade year

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High School Schedule

  • Students take 8 classes a year
    • Semester 1= 4 classes
    • Semester 2= 4 classes

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��Example of Typical 9th Grade Schedule

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

  • Math 1
  • Health/PE
  • Elective 1
  • World History
  • Physical Science
  • Elective 2
  • English 1
  • Elective 3

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Attendance Policy (p. 22)

  • Credit will not be granted for classes when student absences exceed 7 days for a semester course.
  • 75 minutes of each 90 minute block required for credit

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Whatever your plans for the future…Education is the KEY!

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If So You Need to Start Thinking About:

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  • GPA
  • Discipline History
  • Attendance
  • Courses you take

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Actual Registration

  • Fri, Feb 28th - CTE fair during PE
  • Mon, Mar 9th - registration sheets go home with students
  • Mon, Mar 9th – Rising 9th Grade Students/Parents – Information Night @ Piedmont High (last name A-M @ 6:00 p.m & last name N-Z @ 6:45 p.m.)
  • Mar 10 - 13 Sign-up online (PT)
  • Mar 23-24 HS counselors at PDMS to finalize registration

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QUESTIONS?