ssoe freshman parent night for successful transition to high school welcome! september 20, 2011...
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SSOE Freshman Parent Night for Successful Transition to High
School
WELCOME!
September 20, 20116:30-7:30 p.m.
Southern High School Media Center
Introductions
• Ms. Darneise Massey, Principal
• Ms. Gwen D. Roulhac, School Counselor
• SSOE Families
SSOE Mission
Statement
Southern School of Engineering will provide each student with the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills they need to compete in a 21st century global society.
Goal Setting
• Set a goal.• Make a plan.• Check in to see how
things are going.• Revise the plan, if
necessary.• Celebrate
achievements along the way.
Goals . . . Class of 2015• Make the Honor Roll• Be inducted into NHS• Finish all my homework at
home• Pass all EOCs• Make real friends• Study a lot more• Try not to procrastinate• Get better at math• Complete high school and go
on to college• Be in class on time• Keep a positive attitude• Make the basketball team• Balance my time with
school work and having fun
Engage in meaningful activities
• . . . but not too many! One or two extra-curricular activities is enough during the first year of high school.
Invest in positive relationships.
• Peers• Parents
• School Faculty & Staff
Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements
• English I, II, III, IV• World History, Civics &
Economics, US History• Earth/Environmental
Science, Biology, Physical Science course (Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science)
• Health/PE
Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements
Subject Area SSOE Requirements Options (outside SSOE)
Math 4 credits: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and higher level math course
4 credits: Algebra 1, Geometry and 2 application-based math courses
World Language 2 credits of same language required by UNC system and most colleges/universities
Not required for high school graduation
Career/Arts/Academic Concentration
Engineering concentration that consists of 4 courses, one of which must be advanced level
4 courses in Art, JROTC, PE, CTE Cluster, or academic elective area in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or World Language
Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements
2 credits in any combination of:
• World Language• CTE Cluster• Arts Education
• Additional elective credits for a total of 28 credits
End-of- Course Tests
•Algebra I
•English I
•Biology
Study, Organizational and Time Management Strategies
Date to Remember
Durham Public Schools College Fair
October 2, 2011
1:00-4:00
Northgate Mall
Durham Public Schools counselors will be present to answer any questions and to support attending students.
Questions?
• To contact Ms. Roulhac:– By phone ~ (919) 560-9184 x. 81108– By email ~ [email protected] – Online ~ http://www.teacherweb.com/nc/gwen/roulhac