Transcript Portage High School

Portage High
School
Your Future Begins With Great Planning…
PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL
• Many classes to explore interests
• Earn credits and grades
• Choose & work towards one (or more) of the
three diplomas: Core 40, Core 40 Academic
Honors, Core 40 Technical Honors
• All grades will count towards your GPA (Grade
Point Average)
• Expanded opportunities in Sports, Music,
JROTC, Clubs, Class Offices, Student Council &
much more
CREDITS
• Each class earns one credit per semester; 7 classes = 7 credits each semester
• Year-long classes = two credits
• 14 credits per year can be earned
• 14 credits X 4 years = 56 credits are possible
*Summer School = 2 credits (1 per session) per summer
**Failed courses required for graduation must be taken again until passed
WHAT ARE THE GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF
2019?
CORE 40 REGULAR
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Credits of English
Credits of Math
Credits of Science
Credits of Social Studies
credits of PE
Health credit
credits of Directed Electives:
(Personal Financial Responsibility, Career
Exploration, any World Language, Fine Arts, and
Career and Technical Education)
40 Credits (minimum)
CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS
• Complete all requirements for Core 40
• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits
• Earn 6-8 world language credits
each in two languages)
(6 credits in one language or 4 credits
• Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits
• Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward
the diploma
• Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above
AND…
COMPLETE ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING:
A.
Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams
B.
Earn 6 college credits in dual credit courses from priority course list
C.
Earn two of the following:
1. A minimum of 3 college credits from dual credit priority course list,
2. 2 credits in AP courses and take corresponding AP exams,
D.
Earn a 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, math, and
writing sections and a minimum of 530 on each section
E.
Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete
written section
CORE 40 TECHNICAL HONORS
 Complete all requirements for Core 40,
 Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma,
 Have a GPA of “B” or above, and
 Earn 6 credits in the college & career preparation courses in a College & Career Pathway
(Career & Technical Education Program) and one of the following:
1. Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential
or
2. Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses resulting in 6 college credits
AND... Complete ONE of the following:
A. Any one of the options (A-E) of the Academic Honors Diploma
B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys:
Reading for Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating
Information – Level 5
C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75
D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass: Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80
DIRECTED ELECTIVES
Beginning with the class of 2019, there will be added Directed
Electives that all students must take:
• Personal Financial Responsibility (Most likely taken Junior
Year)
• Career Exploration (Most likely taken Sophomore Year)
HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
Students are required to take the Graduation
Qualifying Exam to graduate
(Formerly known as ECAs and ISTEP+)
Other Assessments taken:
Star Reading
Star Math
PSAT
SAT/ACT
Acuity
Attendance Requirements
95 % attendance rate
Excused vs. Unexcused absences
Tardies
Key people to know for attendance:
Mrs. Smith
764-6037 (Freshmen)
Mrs. Spencer
764-6058 (Upperclassmen)
A TYPICAL 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE
English 9
Algebra I or Geometry
Earth/Space or Biology I
Physical Education &
Elective
Geography & History or
Elective
English & Math Lab or
Elective
Elective
THE COURSE SELECTION
PROCESS
Teachers
Review
&
Recommend
Classes
Course
Request
Forms
Are
Completed &
Submitted
&
Online
Scheduling
We Review
Requests &
Teacher Rec’s,
Making
Adjustments
As
Needed
MAKING THE GRADE
When a student is unable to pass a Required Course or Directed
Elective it is the responsibility of the student to re-take that course
during the next possible semester. This may include Summer
School.
Summer School will be offered to students as early as this
summer! This opportunity may be used to remediate, get
ahead, or to maintain skills for future success.
Parent’s Role
1. Check homework – some students may need to do more at home
studying
2. Set a consistent time and space for studying
3. Check student’s progress frequently (online AND ask
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4. Consider tutors – some students may need extra help with more
rigorous classes - Study Tables
5. Review and help your child select classes
6. Get involved with their postsecondary preparation
7. Make sure that we have accurate contact information
8. Prepare your student for Freshman Orientation
Next Meeting: Orientation
We will be having two days of Orientation for
Freshman only. Mark your calendars for :
August 13-14
Hours: 8AM-1PM
Busses will run on these days and lunch will be
available
Mission: Graduation
In four short years, we plan to have every incoming Freshman
taking part in our graduation ceremonies. We cannot do it
without your help and support!
Thank you for attending tonight’s meeting!