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Wilson Central lost a dear, dear friend September 2, 2009. Kellie Whited has touched so many with her sunny disposition, contagious smile, strength, and courage.
We will miss you Kellie!
There has been a trust fund set up at Wilson Bank & Trust in her sons name, Caleb Whited, if you wish to donate in lieu of flowers.
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Seniors who need to speak with a guidance counselor, please see the following:
Last Name: A – F, Lindsay Macpherson
Last Name: G – N, Debbie Hill
Last Name: O – Z, Jodi Davis
In the event one of the counselors is not available, Mrs. Tomlinson can help them with questions about the ACT, scholarships, college info, FAFSA, tutoring, etc. Mrs. Cawthon can help them with transcripts, Social Security issues, Good Student Discount for insurance, etc. All else will have to be handled by a counselor.
Thank you for your patience during this time. |
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| Important Senior Reminders |
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| The ASVAB will be given on Tuesday, February 23 from 8:30 – 11:30 in the auditorium. It is open to all juniors and seniors. Sign ups will begin right after Christmas break in the guidance office. |
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| There will be a senior class meeting November 5th in the auditorium during extended homeroom. Balfour will be handing out information on ordering graduation invitations, caps & gowns, and other senior items. Balfour will return to WCHS November 12th during lunches and after school (3:00-6:30pm) to accept orders and answer any questions. |
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ACT Registration packets and practice test booklets are available in the guidance office. The school code for registration is 431-179 |
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| College Timeline |
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What should I be doing as a Senior to prepare for college?
Fall
* Retake the ACT if necessary
* Fill out applications for
admissions and submit by
December 1
* Visit your school’s website
for financial aid and
scholarship info
Winter
* Submit your FAFSA as soon
after January 1 as possible.
Spring
* Consider college options
and compare financial aid packages
* Make a final decision
* Send in your housing
deposit
* Tell counselor to send final
final transcript |
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| Tennessee Scholars |
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The Tennessee Scholars Program is a course of study that encourages students to take more demanding classes in high school which will better prepare them to enter a technical school, community college, university or the work-force. Tennessee Scholars will be students who complete specific academic courses in math science, language arts, and social studies. Further requirements will include a computer course, wellness, fine arts, foreign language, and two technical courses in the same technical track. In addition, students will be expected to have 20 hours of community service, an overall "C" average in Tennessee Scholars courses, 95% attendance, and no out-of-school suspensions.
As a Tennessee Scholar, students are recognized by teachers, parents, and community leaders as students who accept challenges and set high goals. Tennessee Scholars have opportunities for better jobs and are stronger candidates for certain types of financial aid and scholarships for college. By following, and exceeding, the graduation path requirements, every student can be a Tennessee Scholar. |
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| Class Rank |
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| Students will receive a class rank at the end of the seventh (7th) semester. Class rank may be required on college applications. |
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| Graduation Requirements |
Courses |
Comprehensive Path |
General Path |
Technical Prep Path |
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English |
4 |
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4 |
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Mathmatics |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Algebra 1*, 2, & Geometry or one of the following: Statistics, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus |
Algebra 1A/1B, Geometry |
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Science |
3 |
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One (1) must be Biology 1 and one (1) must be from physical sciences |
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U.S. History |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Economics** |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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U.S. Govt.*** |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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World History or World Geography |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Lifetime Wellness**** |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Foreign Language |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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Fine Arts |
1 |
1 |
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Technical Education |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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Four (4) units in the same vocational area |
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Electives |
6 |
10 |
9 |
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Total |
28 |
28 |
28 |
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**The Economics requirement for graduation may be satisfied by taking Consumer Economics, American Business Legal Systems/Business Economics or any marketing class.
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***The U.S. Government requirement for graduation may be satisfied by taking either three (3) credits of NJROTC or one (1) credit of American Business Legal Systems/Business Economics |
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| ****Two (2) credits of J.R.O.T.C. may substitute for the one (1`) credit of Wellness required for graduation IF the local board of education has complied with the requirements of the state board of education. |
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| Promotion Standards |
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| Units for graduation from a Wilson County high school are counted from the 9th grade forward. Students must earn six (6) credits to be a sophomore, thirteen (13) to be a junior, and twenty (20) to be a senior. In order to graduate from a Wilson County School, a student must earn a minimum of twenty-eight (28) credits. Credits earned in the Wilson County School System will be awarded in increments of one (1). |
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| Types of Diplomas/Certificates |
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Students graduating from the Wilson County Schools may earn one (1) of three (3) types of diplomas/certificates.
Regular Diploma - will be awarded to students who earn the required credits or satisfactorily complete an Individualized Educational Program (IEP), and make passing scores on all Gateway tests, as required.
Certificate of Attendance - will be awarded to students who have earned the required credits, but who fail to meet Gateway standards, as required.
Special Education Diploma - may be awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed an Individualized Education Program (IEP), but who hve not passed the Gateway tests, as required. |
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| Academic Honors |
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Academic honors will be awarded to graduating seniors based on the following criteria:
Highest Honors: Top 5% of graduating class based on weighted grade point average at the end of 7 semesters
High Honors: The next highest 5% of graduating class based on weighted grade point average at the end of 7 semesters
Honors: The next highest 15% of graduating class based on weighted grade point average at the end of 7 semesters
Note: The students with the highest and second highest academic averages will be recognized as the faledictorian and salutatorian, respectively. |
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| Books Available in Guidance |
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America's Top 300 Jobs
Indexes of Majors (list all colleges that offer your desired major)
Sports Scholarships & College Athletic Programs
Colleges with programs for students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorders
Scholarships: More than $1 Billion in Free Money for College
Scholarships, Grants and Prizes
Many other books are available. Please stop by and check out the selection! |
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