Dreher High School
10th Grade Guidance
Presentation
Class of 2019
Guidance Counselors and Staff
• 10th Grade Counselors:
– Mr. Padgett – Last Names A-G
– Mrs. Smith – Last Names H-O
– Mr. Kirkley – Last Names P-Z
• Staff:
– Ms. Walker – Registrar
– Mrs. Cook – Records Clerk
Graduation Requirements
•
English/Language Arts - 4 credits
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Mathematics - 4 credits
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Science - 3 credits
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U.S. History - 1 credit
•
Economics (1/2 credit), Government (1/2 credit)
•
Other Social Studies - 1 credit
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Physical Education or ROTC - 1 credit
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Computer Science - 1 credit
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Foreign Language or Technical Class - 1 credit
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Personal Health - ½ credit
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TOTAL 24 UNITS
SC Four-Year College Entry
Requirements
• English - 4 credits
• Math - 4 credits - must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a
fourth, higher-level math
• Lab Science - 3 units - must represent at least two different fields from
biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science
• Social Studies - 3 units
• Foreign Language - 2 units minimum; some colleges require 3
• Fine Arts - 1 unit
• PE or ROTC - 1 unit
• Electives
New Grading Scale
• Effective August 2016, the State of South Carolina is adopting a
new GPA/grading scale for all public high school students.
• The old scale remains in place for any credits/grades earned
prior to August 2016.
• The old scale was a seven-point grading scale. Effective this
year, the new scale is a ten-point scale.
Comparison of Grading Scales
Old Scale
Letter Grade
New Scale
93 - 100
A
90 – 100
85 - 92
B
80 – 89
77 - 84
C
70 – 79
70 - 76
D
60 – 69
Below 70
F
Below 60
New GPA Conversion Chart
(Excerpt)
Special Note
• For the current students, the quality points scored on the former
7-Point grading scale will be averaged with the quality points
earned on the current 10-Point grade scale to determine a
student’s GPA.
• Therefore, for sophomores, most will have one year under the
“old” scale and three under the “new” scale. Your GPA will be
computed using a combination of both scales.
Standardized Testing for Sophomores
• Required at Dreher:
– PSAT - October 19 - practice test for the SAT
– EOC’s:
– English I
– Algebra I
– Biology I
– US History
LIFE Scholarship
• $5000 per year at in-state colleges
• 3 Requirements; must meet two of the three:
– 3.0 or higher weighted GPA at graduation
– Rank in top 30% of the graduating class
– Earn 1100 or greater on SAT or 24 or greater on ACT
Upcoming Dates
• January/February – Sophomore Conferences
• October 19 – PSAT
• Sophomore year is a good time to become involved in
extracurricular activities as you start to build a resume in
preparation for your college applications.
• Taking strong coursework and making good grades are also
important for success in college admissions.