I m College Bound! Parent Night
Mr. Mark Smith Principal, DFC Mrs. Erin Crum Director of Guidance, DFC Mrs. Susan Polson Director of Guidance, DHS Mrs. Beth Meadows Registrar, DHS Mrs. Donna Terry Assistant Principal, DHS Mrs. Ann McIntyre Career Specialist, DHS
What is a Carnegie Unit? A Carnegie Unit is also known as a CREDIT Every class a student takes at DFC or DHS can earn them a Carnegie Unit to use toward graduation
What is Required to GRADUATE in South Carolina? 4 units of English 4 units of Math 3 units of Science 3 units of Social Studies (Including US History, Government/Economics, and an elective) 1 unit of Foreign Language or CATE course 1 unit of Computer 1 unit of PE or JROTC 7 units of Miscellaneous Electives
What is Required to GRADUATE in South Carolina? 24 Total Required Units AND PASSING the High School Exit Exam (HSAP)
What is Required to Attend a 4-year College in South Carolina? 4 units of English 4 units of Math 3 units of Lab Science 3 units Social Studies (Including US History, Government/Economics, and an elective) 2 units of the SAME Foreign Language 1 unit of Fine Arts 1 unit PE or JROTC 1 unit of Miscellaneous Electives
What are College Entrance Exams? SAT or ACT must be taken if planning to apply to a 4 year college Asset or Compass must be taken if planning to apply to a 2 year college These tests are usually taken for the first time during the Junior year
What is a GPA? GPA stands for Grade Point Average It is the average of all the grade point equivalents that a student has earned The final grade a student earns in a class also earns quality points that are used in the GPA calculation. NOT ALL CLASSES ARE WORTH THE SAME QUALITY POINTS!
What is a GPA? GPA is very important! It sums up a student s high school academic career in one number. It is the number used to determine STATE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
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What is a High School Transcript? A TRANSCRIPT is a record of a student s high school career, including: Courses taken Level of Course Grade Received Credit Earned GPA (Uniform GPA and Standard GPA) Class Rank
What Financial Aid is available for college? Need Based Grants Loans Work Study Merit Based State Scholarships Institutional Scholarships Private Foundations
What are South Carolina Merit Based Scholarships? These are provided in a tiered system to qualified South Carolina Residents, free from alcohol or drug convictions, with the following requirements: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship (towards a 4 year degree) 3.5 GPA and 1200 on SAT(CR and Math)/27 on ACT Top 6% of class (in the Sophomore, Junior or Senior year) Or- 1400 on SAT (CR and Math) /32 ACT and 4.0 GPA Renewable with a 3.0 GPA and 30 hours up to $7,500 or $10,000 with Math & Science enhancements in 2 nd -4 th years! Life Scholarship (towards a 2 or 4 year degree) At least two of the three following: 1100 (CR and Math) on SAT/24 on ACT 3.0 GPA Top 30% of the class Renewable with a 3.0 GPA and 30 credit hours Hope Scholarship: (towards a 4 year degree) 3.0 GPA Non-renewable. Students can qualify for a Life Scholarship with a 3.0 GPA after the first year of college and 30 hours attained. Lottery Tuition Assistance: Enrollment in a 2-year technical college Minimum of 6 credit hours per semester Maintain a 2.0 GPA after 24 hours of credit up to $5000 or $7500 with Math & Science enhancements in 2 nd -4 th years! up to $2800 up to $864 /semester
What is a School of Study? A School of Study is a structured group of academic and elective courses grouped to best prepare a student for future educational and/or career plans.
What is a School of Study? We offer five Schools of Study 14 Career Clusters 34 Majors
School of Arts, Humanities and Communication Majors Offered Graphics Technology Journalism, Broadcasting and Mass Communications World Languages English Visual Arts Fashion Design Performing Arts Advanced Placement/Interdisciplinary Education and Training
School of Business Management and Information Systems Majors Offered General Business Management Business Information Management & Support Systems Financial Management & Accounting Culinary Arts
School of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Majors Offered Horticulture Technology Animal Science Architecture & Construction Science Machine Tool Technology Welding Automotive Technology Automotive Collision Repair Science Mathematics Engineering and Engineering Technician
School of Law and Public Services Majors Offered Emergency Services Criminal Justice & Corrections Law, Legal Services & Public Administration Military Leadership
School of Medicine Majors Offered Health Science Medical Science and Research Physical Education Sports Medicine Cosmetology Social Science Food and Nutrition
Student Schedules DFC and DHS are on a 4x4 BLOCK SCHEDULE 4 Classes Fall Semester 4 DIFFERENT Classes Spring Semester Opportunity to earn EIGHT Credits each year
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For more information or to view the complete Dorman High School Curriculum Guide, please visit: http://dfc.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us/