10TH G

RADE PARENT

MEETING

PTO

ACADEMICS

NC changed the grading and GPA policies:

Grading Scale

GPA Scale

A=100-90 4.0

B= 89-80 3.0

C= 79-70 2.0

D= 69-60 1.0

F= 59-0 0.0

ACADEMICS

• Need 27 High School Credits to graduate

• Need 61 Credit Hours to receive their Associates degree

• English III = English 111, 112, 231

• Spanish 111 & 112 (Taken in College)

• Dropping a class is only allowed for administrative reasons

• If a student drops a class or is dropped from a class by the college, they will receive an “F” for a high school grade and will have to pay for the book for that class.

ACADEMICS

High School Classes College Classes

Math IIIPre-calculusEnglish IVAmerican History I & IIChemistrySophomore Seminar

Social ScienceSocial ScienceENG 111

SOPHOMORE SEMINAR

• It is a class designed to help students be successful in their sophomore year.

• In Spring Semester

• Friday activities count toward seminar grade

• Service Learning

• Pass/Fail grading

PARENT PORTAL

What you will be able to see:

• Grades for High School Courses

• Attendance

• Electronic Report Cards

TESTING

• PLAN - October

POLICIES

• Bring Your Own Device – May bring your own laptop or electronic device, but will not be able to print.

• Dress Code

• Textbooks – Must be turned in the day of exam or will be charged.

• $25 Computer Usage Fee

• Computer Damage

SOPHOMORE TRIPS

• Washington, DC – March 30 – April 1Cost approximately $350 for studentsCost approximately $450 for adults – will need a background check

• Fundraisers are starting

• Day Trips

• Payment Policy

MEAL BENEFITS

• Must apply each year• www.lunchapplication.com

• Everyone should apply to see if they are eligible

• If you qualify, your benefits:• Free/Reduced meals• Waivers on ACT, SAT, College Applications, Access to

scholarships

• If you qualify, benefits to the school:• Increased funding