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2012-2013 REGISTRATION
Gregory-Portland High School
Graduation Plans
Recommended Plan
Graduation!!!
Distinguished Plan
Graduation Plan Recommended
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English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Fine Art
Comm. Appl.
Health
P.E.
Foreign Language
Electives
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Distinguished Achievement Plan
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Fine Art
Comm. Appl.
Health
P.E.
Foreign Language
Electives
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PLUS (4) FOUR MEASURES
College classes with a grade of B or better
AP test with a score of 3 or better
PSAT - commended student
Independent project - judged by professionals
PSAT
• PSAT – Practice SAT
• 1.26 million U.S. high school students meet
requirements and enter the National Merit
Program by taking the PSAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualify Test.
• Counts at the Junior level
• Scholarships for College
What is a Credit?
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Credits are received at the end of each semester.
A. Pass the class
B. Be in attendance 90% of the time
C. Classifications
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9th 10th 11th –
12th –
(Under 6 credits)
(6-11.5)
(12-18.5)
(19 Credits and a candidate for graduation)
What is Pre-AP and AP?
• Pre-AP – courses to prepare for Advanced
Placement Courses
• AP – courses offered to students who are
willing and able to apply themselves to
college-level studies. Students who
participate in AP courses test in May.
Students may receive college credit,
placement, or both
Ranking
• Ranking is determined by each semester
grade you earn.
• 1.1 Multiplier for Pre-AP, AP, or GT
Dual Credit
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Four -Year Plans
Due by April 30th
to the Junior High Counselors
Importance of Four-Year Plans
• Keep track of credits earned
• Plan high school career and set goals on
paper
• Plan is not set in stone
Schedule Changes
• Be careful when choosing your classes
Make sure you choose classes related to your fouryear plan and your type of graduation plan,
Recommended or Distinguished Achievement
• No changes if you don’t like the time of day
• No changes if you don’t like your lunch period
• No changes if you don’t like your teacher
EOC TESTING
High School COURSES
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
English
Eng I
Eng II
Eng III
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Soc Studies
World Geo.
World Hist.
U.S. History
National Honor Society
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Leadership
Service
Character
Eligible for membership at end of
Sophomore year
• G.P.A. a 95 or above, weighted
Choice Sheets
• Due March 2nd after we go to the classrooms on
February 29th
• You must fill seven periods with your course
choices
• Must be signed by parent or guardian
• Choose one alternative
• Refer to High School Course guide for course
descriptions
What needs to be Completed?
• Pre-Registration form with parent
signature
• 4 -Year Plan w/Parent Signature
Counselors’ Information
• Sign up in the counseling office
• You can come see us before school,
during lunch and after school as well!
• Mrs. West A-Go
• Mrs. Teel Gm-Ph
• Mrs. Carver Pi-Z
Athletics
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Volleyball
Basketball
Tennis
Baseball
Softball
Football
Swimming
• Track and Field
• Cross Country