WELCOME TO GCHS

Principal - Jonathan Hayes

Assistant Principal - Geannine Chlomoudis

Assistant Principal- TBD

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HOME OF THE RED BARONS

“SOARING ON THE WINGS OF SUCCESS”

#gobarons

ATTENDANCE

• Be on time in the morning and between classes (4 min) - Classes start at 8 am
• Attendance is taken by periods (must be in class for 60 min to be counted present) – GOAL – 96%
• Limit leaving early
• Unexcused Absences > 10 days are considered excessive and could result in loss of course credit
• Students are responsible for makeup work within 3 days of returning unless assignment due date already given.
• Academic success is more difficult if you miss school due to all classes only being a semester in length

GRADING

• Credit given on a semester basis
• Semester grading periods:
• 2 nine week terms and an exam
• Each grading period is worth 40% and the exam is worth 20% of the semester grade
• 10 Point Grading Scale will be used
• GPA starts at the end of the first semester
• Need a strong foundation to build a successful GPA

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Athletics

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• Physicals & Concussion paperwork must be on file in the front office prior to practice/tryouts - Free physicals - May 8th
• Fall practices/tryouts begin July 30th
• Fall: Football, Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, Cross Country, Women’s Tennis, Cheerleading
• Winter: Basketball & Cheerleading
• Spring: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Tennis, Track & Field
• Eligibility Requirements - grades and attendance (85%)

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Key Points

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• Driver’s Ed – sign up sheets will be at the front desk at Freshman Orientation and the cost is $20
• Freshman Orientation - August ??? - Waiting on the approval of the school calendar

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL!!??

• Meet the course and credit requirements
• 27 credits required
• 4 English credits
• 4 Math credits
• 4 Social Studies credits
• 3 Science credits
• 1 Heath/PE credit
• 1 Arts Requirement (6th-12th grade)
• Meet all local graduation requirements
• NC Testing Requirements
• End of Course Exams (EOC)
• English II, Math I, Math III, Biology
• CTE Post Test Exam/Performance-Based Measurement
• Teacher Made Exams

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ACT Testing:

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10th Grade- PreACT

11th Grade - ACT

12th Grade- WorkKeys

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Courses Taken in 9th Grade

• English
• English I or Honors English I
• Math
• Foundations of Math I/Math I (year-long, 2 courses)
• Math I
• Math II Honors
• Social Studies
• World History or Honors World History
• Science
• Earth & Environmental Science or Earth & Environmental Science Honors
• Biology Honors (for students planning to take a more rigorous schedule)
• Health and Physical Education

Electives

Up to 3 electives based on students interest & college plans:

• Arts
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Foreign Language
• NJROTC
• North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS)
• Must have an 85 average or above in 8^th grade English.
• Be an independent learner.
• Meet all prerequisites (if any) for the course.
• Optional NCVPS Courses:
• Success 101
• Leadership Development
• Music Appreciation

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Things to Consider When Selecting Courses

• This is a big transition year! Don’t take on too much.
• Students should select courses and levels that are challenging, yet attainable.
• Conversations with current teachers, counselors
• GCHS curriculum guide for course descriptions
• Students do well in courses in which they are interested.
• Align with college and career goals when possible.

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NC Academic Scholars Program

• English – 4 Units
• Math – 4 Units
• Math 1
• Math 2
• Math 3
• Math 4 or Pre-Calculus
• 4 Course Concentration recommended from CTE, the Arts, Second Languages or any other subject area.
• Health & PE – 1 Unit
• Foreign Language - 2 Units

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• Science – 3 Units
• Biology
• Earth Environmental Science
• Chemistry or Physics
• Social Studies – 4 Units
• World History
• Civics/Economics
• American History
• Economics & Personal Fin.
• 3 higher level courses from:
• AP, Dual Enrollment, Advanced CTE courses, or other advanced courses
• 3.5 Unweighted GPA

Career and College Promise (CCP) College of the Albemarle (COA)

Benefits of Taking CCP

•Readiness skills for success at the next educational level

•Earn dual credits

•high school (5.0 on a 4.0 scale)

•Earn college credits that will transfer seamlessly to any of the 16 universities within the UNC system

•Reduced cost for a two or four year degree; students save up to $400 per college course in which they receive credit and/or placement, depending on which college they choose to attend at the end of their high school career.

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CCP Eligibility

• Must be a Junior or Senior
• Must have an unweighted GPA of 2.8 on high school courses for the College Transfer (CT) pathway or, if a Career and Technical Education (CTE) student, have a unweighted GPA of 2.8 or the recommendation of the high school principal or her designee.
• Meets all existing COA admissions criteria and all course prerequisites.
• Maintains a 2.0 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses.

Career & Technical Education

For Learning, for Earning, for Life!

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CTE

It’s not your parent’s wood shop or home economics class!

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CTE Today…

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Benefits of Taking CTE Courses

CTE gives students marketable skills

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Industry Certifications

• Offered to students
• Most are nationally recognized
• Looks very good on job applications and resumes

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• WorkKeys – National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• Microsoft Office Specialist – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• NC Nurse Aide I
• BLS Provider
• Stop the Bleed
• OSHA 10-hour (Ag and Health Science)
• Food Handlers card
• Food Protection Manager

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Benefits of Taking CTE Courses

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• CTSO – (Career & Technical Student Organization)
• Leadership
• Scholarship
• Competitions
• Internships/shadowing

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• Gates County High Offers:
• FFA – Future Farmers of America
• HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America

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9th Grade

Suggested CTE Course Offerings

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• Foundations of Agriculture
• Career Management
• Food and Nutrition I
• Foundations of Health Science
• Microsoft Word/PowerPoint
• Technology, Engineering and Design
• Computer Science I
• Business Essentials

Contact Information

Ann Harrell, CTE Director

harrellal@gatescountyschools.net

252-357-0720 ext. 246

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Visual and Performing Arts

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Marching Barons

Visual and Performing Arts

GCHS Theatre Arts and Playmakers

Visual and Performing Arts

GCHS Dance

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GCHS Visual Arts

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Visual and Performing Arts

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Visual and Performing Arts

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• Beginning Dance
• Marching Band
• Beginning Theatre Arts
• Beginning Art

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1) A student involved in the arts is four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.

2) Students with high arts participation and low socioeconomic status have a 4 percent dropout rate—five times lower than their low socioeconomic status peers.

3) Students who take four years of arts and music classes average almost 100 points higher on their SAT scores than students who take only one-half year or less.

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NJROTC

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• Promoting Patriotism
• Promoting Academic Excellence
• Developing Self-discipline
• Developing informed and responsible citizens
• Developing strong and well-rounded character traits
• Developing leadership traits

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NJROTC

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• Promoting the development of teamwork skills
• Providing opportunities for students to assume leadership roles in the program
• Developing qualities of integrity and attention to detail
• Displaying the Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment

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School Counselor Contact Information

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• Mrs. L. Boone, Counselor – Grades 9 & 10
• boonelm@gatescountyschools.net

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• Mrs. J. Casper, Counselor – Grades 11 & 12
• casperje@gatescountyschools.net

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SOARing on the wings of success through our Safety, Ownership, Accountability and Respect.

#gobarons

Thank you for joining us today.